Volume 3 epilogue (1/2)

Volume 3 epilogue

At last, we have defeated the Corona Dragon. It was a pretty tight battle having to defeat the Corona Dragon without any flame-resistant equipment, and there were several dangerous moments but it’s great that we managed to defeat it. Battles like this leads to the growth of strength that isn’t represented in our status, the power that is battle experience. Life-threatening experience gave the fighters experiences that could never be obtained otherwise. It was possible to become strong by defeating weaker enemies, but as an adventurer your battle instincts would dull when only battling against enemies weaker than you. To be capable of making rational decisions in decisive life threatening situations was easier said than done and all we had to do was to take a step forward and be in those situations.

[Unlock. What’s in the box~, What is it~ What is it~.] (Luna)

[What is it~, What is it~.] (Til)

Luna unlocked the bonus treasure box given as a reward for defeating the boss as Til inspected the contents. The remaining three of us just watched with light hearts as we enjoyed the festive atmosphere.

[It’s open! This… what is this?] (Luna)

[What is this, isn’t this just a normal item.] (Til)

Looking at the item that came out, the two of them tilted their heads as it wasn’t a normal item you would normally see. It was definitely a magic item but it wasn’t an item for adventurers, but for a person to use at home. For such an important treasure chest, there was no way for a dud to come out. Phil’s eyes began to shine as she is the one who wanted it the most.

[Ehh. Yuuya, the item actually came out.] (Phil)

[Yeah. WIth this our travel will become much easier.] (Yuuya)

[I had already sold the one I had because I had problems during my journey.] (Phil)

Phil had a face of nostalgia as it was a convenient item which helped us greatly outside of battles. Thanks to its convenience during long journeys, the demand for the item was high therefore Phil had no choice but to sell it reluctantly when she was in a financial crisis.

[Yuuya, is this a good item?] (Luna)

[Yeah, it’s a seriously good item. Now then, it’s already been two minutes. The door will be opening in a minute so let’s get out asap.] (Yuuya)

[Uhn, let’s leave immediately!] (Luna)

[Let’s escape before we get into another battle!] (Til)

[Kyuu!]

Luna and Til ran towards the blue vortex while Erik followed behind them.

[Yuuya-ojisama, what do you plan to do about the Crimson Hounds?] (Selene)

[That bunch, wouldn’t it be a waste of time to make them our enemies? While hiding ourselves tonight and taking a caravan first thing in the morning towards the city of Grannel near the Laluzulu Kingdom, we’ll escape from the city. I’ve already arranged a private room in a restaurant as well as an inn to hide in. Although, they will still continue to monopolize the boss while desperately searching for us inside the dungeon, therefore I will reveal the secret. In the first place, it was something which belonged to every adventurer.] (Yuuya)

The timing was just right as the inheritance ceremony was going to begin soon. Since the monsters had just respawned, I wanted to dive right into the dungeon and earn as much experience as possible however our safety comes first. Furthermore, not many caravans were available when travelling to the Laluzulu Kingdom. Although we could make it by the next caravan, we wouldn’t have any time should any problem arises which made the next caravan the best time to leave.

[Thank you very much, Yuuya-ojisama.] (Selene)

[Anything for my cute disciples. Come on, let’s go now.] (Yuuya)

[Yes, Let’s go then.] (Selene)

I ran after Selene after the two girls who had gone ahead of us. I hope that everything will go as smoothly as predicted.

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After entering the blue vortex, we were transferred outside of the dungeon where we were greeted by an unusual sight.

The entire party of the Crimson Hound, including the boss’s main party. Looking at their equipment, they had a Warrior, Fighter, a healer and a hunter.

[You’re finally back. I’ve been waiting for this moment.] (Crimson Hound’s Boss)

This is unexpected. There were only two blue vortexes in the dungeon, one in the boss room and one in the vicinity of the hidden path. Since it should take at least two hours to travel to the entrance, we had only taken an hour for us to defeat the boss which meant that they shouldn’t have made it in time.

[Did you use a Return Stone? That may be your good point, being willing to spend unnecessarily.] (Yuuya)

Using a Return Stone returned you to the city immediately, although it is a pretty expensive means. Even in my prime I hesitated to use it since it would cost us two full months of earnings to replenish them. Using it in such a situation is frankly commendable.

[It was an expensive but necessary expense. Especially when you’ve stepped all over the name of the Crimson Hounds.]

Gosh he irks me. In two more minutes, two more parties will join in on the battle. Meanwhile, the main party has already pulled out their blades which meant that persuasion through words was impossible.

Looks like trouble loves me as it stuck to me like glue. Violence was inevitable however if we could hold out til the morning we’ll be able to leave. However, they are misunderstanding this situation.

They aren’t the only ones who are angry.

Luna whom I thought of as my daughter, Til who acted as her sister and Selene who was my important disciple. Even my lover Phil. I had always endured this for their safety, however there isn’t a need for it anymore.

I pulled out the black magic sword from my magic bag.

[Shouting bullshit here and there. Barking like a bunch of stray dogs. Are you going to come? Or are you going to stand there like a bunch of lost dogs?] (Yuuya)

[Getting all cocky just because you defeated the boss. I’ll beat the living hell out of you! Once you’re half dead I will play with those girls as you sit there helpless!]

With his unkempt face flushed with anger, he swung his blade overhead.

[Everyone, don’t partake in this. This battle is all mine.] (Yuuya)

[Yuuya, but-] (Luna)

[Do you think I’ll lose to this people? I’ll end this right now.] (Yuuya)

Just by looking at their sloppy movements, I knew that the girls were capable of defeating them on their own. However, it wouldn’t be a battle where they could hold back. In order to neutralize a threat without killing them, it required skills far beyond your opponent. I do not want them to carry the burden of taking another person’s life.