Chapter 112: Messenger from the Dwarf Kingdom (1/2)

Chapter 112: Messenger from the Dwarf Kingdom

Translator: Tseirp

When I was in the midst of cooking, Cathy returned but she was slightly flustered.

“What’s wrong?”

“The hole is gradually beginning to widen nya. If we don’t get Dolan-san or Grand-san’s help to reinforce it, it might be bad nya.”

“Were there any injuries?”

“None, for now, nya.”

In this town, even at night, it was still modestly bright due to the pseudo-moon and pseudo-stars.

It looked like the time was around dusk, there’s a possibility that the monsters might overflow instantly if the hole continues to widen into the night so just to be safe …

“Then, to secure magic stones, I guess I’ll go over too.”

“I’d prefer if you don’t fall down a hole this time nya.”

” … I’ll position myself carefully.”

After that, I spoke to Cathy and it was decided that Dolan would come along and we ultimately arrived at the central square.

“It has certainly widened. Dolan, is the Dwarf Kingdom close by?”

“About an hour from here.”

“Do you think that this hole might be connected to the Dwarf Kingdom?”

“Why?”

” … In that case, if we reconstruct this to a flight of stairs, this position will become assailable as well right? When that happens, we’ll be able to disperse the monsters that are headed for the Dwarf Kingdom to head here as well.”

“I see. However, as might be expected, I don’t have a firm grasp of the underground structure.”

Well, that’s normal.

While apologizing for blurting out what came to mind, I told them that I planned to use the torchlight to shine into the hole to take a look.

“Cathy, I’ll leave the monsters to you. When I shine the torchlight while making sure not to fall in, if the monster numbers are large, Dolan, please bury the hole for the time being.”

“Understood nya.”

“I will not allow Rockford to fall to monsters!”

I held the torchlight and Holy Dragon Spear as I approached the hole and shined the light.

The monsters that appeared within the hole rapidly stirred and a literal horde rushed forward. I pierced with my spear while Cathy leaped as she began attacking to prevent the ants from coming out of the hole.

“Dolan!”

Dolan touched the ground and the ant hole narrowed but it stopped just as it was on the verge of closing completely.

“Dolan, it’s better if you don’t completely seal it. It’s better than not knowing where they might appear and cause confusion.”

If we don’t figure out why the ant monsters are stirring, I have a feeling we might not be able to stop the monsters.

I have not heard of any previous cases where monsters invaded this town since the time Sir Rainstar constructed it.

The earthquakes alone do not fully explain it.

I had a nagging feeling that it was so.

“If this was going to be the case, it would have been better if we brought Paula along and asked her to solidify the surface of the ground.” (Dolan)

“I can call her over nya?” (Cathy)

“Cathy and I are needed to exterminate the ants. For the sake of unforeseen circumstances, Dolan, you have to remain here as well.” (Luciel)

“Hmm, then shall we ask somebody to run an errand?” (Dolan)

” … We’ll stay like this until Kefin returns. It’s not like the researchers in this town would suck their thumbs and merely watch right?” (Luciel)

“Yeah. But, there isn’t someone to lead as a commander.” (Dolan)

“Dolan, your complexion is pale? Don’t tell me, there’s a difference in burying the earth and completely sealing the hole?” (Luciel)

” … If I could not stop just now, I would have fallen into magical power depletion.” (Dolan)

“I’d prefer if you told me that in advance.” (Luciel)

“Cathy, what about Lionel?” (Luciel)

” … I believe he’s capable of doing so, but he won’t do it nya.” (Cathy)

“Ha~. Then, when I’m leading, would he give me advice?” (Luciel)

“Of course nya.” (Cathy)

“Only if it becomes a defensive battle though. Leaving that aside, do the monsters feed on the dead monster’s corpses?” (Luciel)

“I don’t know nya. But there is such a possibility nya.” (Cathy)

“I’ve heard that monsters also go into territorial disputes.” (Dolan)

“So we’ll have to defeat them in a way that they don’t fall back down huh. It won’t be funny if the others consume them and level up.” (Luciel)

If I’m not mistaken, ants are omnivores and I imagine that they are capable of eating anything so it will be bad if that happens.

Until Kefin returned, we concentrated on defeating the monsters.

Because at most only 3 monsters can appear from the hole at the same time, it wasn’t that hard of a fight as long as we defeated them pre-emptively,but when I shined the torchlight, the ants clustered together in the hole.

I tried using purification magic but it had no effect so we have no choice but to continue cutting them down like this? Or was it better if we had buried them? I wondered about that.

While I was wondering, a visitor appeared.

“Luciel-sama, sorry to keep you waiting.”

Kefin returned with 2 dwarves.

“You’re back, they are?”

“Yes. They are the Dwarf King’s aides, Guraios-dono and Aresurei-dono. I was told to bring them along no matter what so I could not refuse … the 2 of them will convey the additional information.”

“I see. Kefin, swap places with me. Cathy, please hold out for slightly longer. Dolan, please participate in the talks with me.”

『Yes!』