Arifureta Vol 3 Chapter 3 (2/2)

Even though there was no wind, Orcus’ body hung its head.

Orcus’ body was buried at the end of the field, and a gravestone was erected there. As expected, treating him like fertilizer was too pitiful.

When they finished with the burial, Hajime and Yue went to the sealed rooms. They had received a ring that Orcus had worn. Don’t call them grave robbers. On the ring was an engraved pattern that was crosswise in the circle, and the pattern was the same as the seals in the library and studio.

First, they headed to the study.

Their first purpose was to search for a way to the surface. Hajime and Yue unlocked the seal on the bookshelf and checked it for anything notable. They discovered the designs for the whole dwelling. Although it wasn’t to the degree of a blueprint, where what went, it was a memo of where certain buildings would be placed.

“Bingo! It has it, Yue!”

“Un”

A voice of delight escapes from Hajime. Yue is also joyful. According to the plan, the magic formation on the third floor was also connected somehow to a formation on the surface. The magic would not activate without Orcus’ ring. Stea…Accepting that ring was a good idea.

When they examined the plan more, there was an independent golem in the studio that maintained this dwelling periodically. The light from the globes on the ceiling had the same property as natural sunlight. This meant that crops and other things that rely on sunlight could be grown. It seems the reason this place felt so clean, even when no life was here, was because of the golem.

The studio acted as a storage for all the artifacts and materials Orcus had made during his lifetime. These items were stole…transferred to them. There were quite a lot of devices.

“Hajime…this.”

“Yeah?”

Yue had been investigating the other doc.u.ments while Hajime checked the plans, and brought him one of the books. The book was Orcus’ memoir. Inside the memoirs were the written the daily lives of former comrades, especially about the 8 core members of the “Liberators”.

Within the pa.s.sages, one of them was related with the Dungeons the other 7 made.

“…In other words, its that? If we conquer the other dungeons, we would obtain the creator’s Ancient magic?”

“…Maybe.”

According to the memoirs, just like Orcus, the other 7 “Liberators” were prepared to teach their Ancient Magic to those that conquer their dungeon and reach the final floor. Unfortunately the types of magic was not written…

“…Maybe we found a way home.”

Just as Yue said, there was a possibility. The transition magic that summoned beings from other world was an Ancient Magic.

“Looks like we have a guideline from now on. To conquer the 8 Great Dungeons when we return to the surface.”

“Yeah.”

Hajime loosen his cheeks as he got the guideline. He instinctively patted Yue’s head, and her eyes squinted joyfully.

They were looking for more information, but they weren’t able to find any data that showed the exact locations of the dungeon. Currently, the confirmed dungeons were “Mountain of Great Flames” around the Guruyuen Desert, and “Hartzena Sea of Trees”. The rumored dungeons were “Raisen Great Canyon” and “Schnee Snowfield”. They had no choice but to investigate all of them.

Satisfied with their search of the study, the two moved to the studio.

There were a lot of small rooms in the studio and they could open them all with Orcus’ ring. Inside them were various never seen before ores and work tools. Theory books crowded the area and it could be mistaken as a paradise for Trans.m.u.tation Masters.

Hajime folded his arms and pondered as he looked over the studio. When Yue saw him in that state, she looked puzzled and voiced it.

“…What’s up?”

After being lost in thought for a while, Hajime proposed to Yue.

“Umm, that is Yue. Can we stay here for a bit? I want to quickly get to the surface but…there are many things to learn and this is the best base. When thinking about conquering the other Dungeon, I want to prepare as much as possible here. How about it?”

Yue had been sealed underground for 300 years and she did not want to lose a second in getting to the surface. However, after becoming speechless at Hajime’s proposal; she immediately approved. Strangely, it was Hajime who thought that…

“…Anywhere is fine if Hajime is there.”

That’s how it is. Hajime tried to hide his embarra.s.sment at Yue’s surprise declaration.

Both of them decided to train and equip themselves as much as possible here.

Omake

Evening of that day, the sun in the ceiling had changed into a moon and gave off a pale light. Hajime let his whole body relax as he soaked in the bath. After falling into the abyss, this was the first time he had loosened up. A bath was often said to cleanse the mind.

“Phew, this is the best.”

A voice that was unthinkable for the current Hajime’s nature came out. When he loosened his whole body, he suddenly heard footsteps. The completely off-guard Hajime s.h.i.+vered. Although he said he would enter alone!

Of course, the one to make the sounds and enter the bath was…

“…Ah…feels so good…”

Yue immediately sat down near Hajime, stark naked.

“…Yue-san, didn’t I say I’ll enter alone?”

“…I refused.”

“Wait a minute! I know that material!”

“…”

“…At least cover your front. There are plenty of towels.”

“Rather look.”

“…”

“…Eh.”

“…Ah, I’ve been hit.”

“…No you haven’t.”

“Why do you know that material? Fine, I’ll go!”

“I wont’ let you go!”

“Wa-Wait! Ah, Ahhhhh!!!”

I will leave the rest to your imagination.

Omake II

Kaori’s side.

“What’s this? Suddenly there is Killing Intent…”

“Kaori!? There is a Hannya behind you!”

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