Episode 10.5 (1/2)
”My oh my, I was completely clueless to the fact that Lecan-san is the first conqueror of Golbul Dungeon.”
Dovor had undergone a 180 degree change compared to yesterday as he affably talked to Lecan with all smiles.
They're at the entrance to a mountain path off the beaten roads. The group is currently taking a break now.
”But you must have some dependable companions with you, don't you. Did Nike-san accompany you in your conquest?”
”Naw, I wasn't with him then.”
”Hou. Which means, you have other companions, where would they be now?”
That he just nonchalantly removed Eda out of the realm of possibility might be rude, but he's exactly correct.
”Who knows.”
Lecan has an idea about the reason for Dovor's sudden shift in attitude.
Lecan obtained a certain information during the get-together yesterday. There were records of Bufuz the <Crushing Hammer> diving into Golbul Dungeon. He hunted a huge amount of Wrinkle Man on floor 21, and Creeping Ivy Trees on floor 22. Those are some tough magic beasts, one has to posses incredible fighting prowess to hunt them so readily.
Bufuz attacked Chaney Company's wagon Lecan was escorting to Vantaroy. According to Chaney's information, the raid must have been instigated by Zaikaz Company.
Lecan had a hunch.
(Zaikaz Company got in contact with Bufuz at the dungeon city.)
Hiring an adventurer capable of diving deep in dungeons requires a huge amount of money. However, those same talents are also a necessity in other facades. Especially for merchants who dabble in dirty works for enormous gains, there will be many facades where their skills are needed.
The reason why Dovor believes that Lecan has companions and want to know about them is most likely because he wants to form a tie with skilled adventurers who can be of use when the time calls for one.
Dovor is very good at faking smiles. Lecan would have surely thought of him as a good person were he saw this side first.
Suddenly, it hit upon Lecan whom Dovor is similar to.
But then, if that's really true, why would he act cordially to Lecan.
Would someone in the position of a temporary branch head of Zaikaz Company's Vouka branch not know that tidbit.
”By the way, Lecan-san. Zaikaz Company may have withdrawn from Vouka Town, but of course that doesn't mean that any connection we have with the town has been cut off. Many business there have great relationship with us. I believe there may come times when we will ask you for another job through those. We hope for your continued patronage in the future.”
”Yeah.”
Since Lecan is a Golbul Dungeon Conqueror, his fighting prowess is authentic. He must be thinking that he could use Lecan as a potent pawn when the time comes.
Everyone surrounded the same campfire on this day. Dovor even treated all of them to meals. Dovor also instructed all six to participate in the night watch.
”Eda-san. The skill you showed to finish off that Spider Monkey (Lind) was awesome.”
”So that's the rumored Magic Bow huh.”
”Sorry but couldcha let me take a look at that magic bow for future reference.”
Nozz, Ritz and Numes were asking to be shown <Bow of Isya> that night.
At first Eda refused, but she got carried away by Nozz's flatteries and took the magic bow out of storage.
”Eda-chan. <Bow of Isya> is a property of Lecan. You're only borrowing it from him. You've got to ask Lecan's permission first if you want to show the bow to others.”
”Eh? Ah, oh yeah. My bad, Nozz. Go ask Lecan for permission.”
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”Eh?”
Nozz's villainous face shifted to a dumb-looking one. Ritz and Numes were also at a loss for words.
”E-err, so uh hey.”