Manowa - Chapter 54

Chapter 54

Chapter 54 – Let’s Map!

◎Rock Hold Cave – The first tier/level

「Uuun, big catch, big catch . 」

Kazane packs the formic acid into a metal bottle for collection . By the way, it is explained as formic acid for the sake of convenience, but it’s something different than your usual methanoic acid (TL: Google-sensei provides – Formic acid, systemically named methanoic acid, is the simplest carboxylic acid . ) . It seems to be useful for ornament processing/manufacturing .

「Be careful about handling that . It causes sores when it touches the skin . 」

「Roger . 」

Kazane put the formic acid bottle in the item box according to Zinray’s instructions .

「I wonder if more will come out in the future as well? (TL: hopeful tone implied)」

「No, it’s unusual for 8 to be encountered in the lower tiers, perhaps it is an expansion period . 」

「Expansion period?」

Yumika makes a puzzled face at Zinrays words .

「The expansion period is when the dungeon is about to start growing . The appearance/spawn rate of monsters increases considerably . 」

Louise answered that question, Zinray nods .

「If we return with no problems, it would be a good idea to report it to the guild . For a beginner party that encounter would have been pretty dangerous . 」

「That’s true ne . 」

「During the expansion period it is also possible for many “Treasure Chests” to appear . Let’s be on the lookout . 」

「Roger . Many emerging Treasure Ches… . n?!」

Wait what did Kazane hear this person Zinray say?……A strange face was seen .

「Mu, what . What is that face?」

「Treasure Chest, (what do) you mean a Treasure Chest?」

「It’s a box with treasure . What’s wrong with that?」

Louise elbow’s Zinray .

「Ugh . 」

「Hey Zinray-kun, they’re beginners remember . Dungeons have treasure chests . 」

（I know that . I know but…）

I/Kazane thought perhaps that was only in the game . If thinking ordinarily, an old person would store their treasure in a box, and then left it would be excavated naturally later becoming treasure .

「Right . Maa, though separately it’s a little hard to understand, but in any case, the dungeon produces treasure chests . Like a monster . 」

「Seriously? why?」

「Dunno . It’s always been like that . That’s just the way it is, no explanation for it . 」

Zinray replied so .

「What is inside?」

「Weapons and armor, items and various things . 」

To that, Louise replied . It was really like a game .

（So it’s the same as Signa Ruins and Coral Temple . ）

It seems that there is some intention to match the game specification .

「Kazane, this…」

Yumika seemed to have the same doubt, but Kazane laughed fearlessly .

「Ah Oh well . Let’s locate a treasure chest and open it!」

「It is nice to have vigor, but honestly the number that can be found is really limited so do not expect too much . It is also unlikely that something better than your equipment will come out at this level . 」

「Maa, guess so ne . 」

However, there is a chance that some rare item may enter . Kazane’s expectation was rising .

◎Rock Hold Cave – Second Level .

「Uryaaa!!」

Kazane slides and cuts the belly of the Worker Ant . Then turns around .

「Spell・Fire・Stinger」

A Fire Needle (that) was expanded (upon) to increase magical power and sharpness was thrown .

And, the chest with the core was blown away .

（This is quite good . ）

Magical energy consumption is higher than needle but still less than half of Vortex, it is a sufficiently low cost magic . Usability is not bad either .

「Ou ~ Kazane~」

Mo, Tiara suddenly clung . The breasts pressed of course .

「Uwa, Tiara . What’s wrong?」

In order not to be crushed by the breast, the collapsed Tiara is supported .

『The consumption of magic exceeded the limit . 』

Mefirs which is on the side answers . Also Mefirs is becoming slightly thin .

「The knight was summoned 4 times this time . 」

「However fortunately, the level went up by 2 . 」

Tiara shows the guild card .

（It is reasonable if the class of enemies is at this level . ）

It gradually gets harder to raise after level 15 . (in this world) In general, the level rises when the ability of the body etc . rises,(however) Tiara seems to be rising with the experience points of defeating monsters like Kazane . The power of the monsters is being absorbed when the summons defeat the monsters, without this method of absorption it is not normally possible for Tiara . It was also possible to raise the status of Kazane, Yumika and Tiara by training（Yumika actually leveled up by training . ） .

「Un, Tiara worked hard ne . 」

Tiara smiled happily at Kazane’s words of praise . Where is this girl going?(what are her intentions?) I am afraid of the future .

「Zinray-san, shall we stop here for the day and head up?」

「Yes . That’s right . I guess I have grasped the abilities of this groups members . The purpose should have been reached satisfactorily」

Yumika and Louise on the side nod to this .

「Well then shall we go home?」

「Is the way back safe? 」

「It is problematic/doubtful . 」

Though Zinray had been mapping to paper from earlier, Kazane says “Command Open” and selects the the map display from the options . It is auto mapping . Furthermore, it is much like the standard navigation systems from Kazane’s age (world) . The technological improvement is frightened .

「Are?(this?)」

Looking at the map, Kazane tilts her head .

「What’s the matter?」

Kazane and Zinray pour over Zinray’s map while talking to each other「Let me see nee」「Here and here…」「Fumu/Hmmm」「So it’s like this…」「Well, that’s possible…」

「What’s wrong?」

Yumika speaks to the two of them .

「Yumika the maps should be linked, please open yours . 」

「Un?/Yes?」

It opened . There was a cat marker designated by Kazane, which was in the wall .

「Now here . There is something wrong with the arrangement of the paths, I guess it’s a hidden room . 」

「Ahh I see!」

Yumika nods . Toward the back, Tiara, Louise and Mefirs were standing with a confused looking face .

「Well, since it’s on the way back, we can check it as a matter of practice . 」

Zinray saying so, turned and began to make his way back, a line followed him .

◎Rock Hold Cave – Entrance

「Oh, you came back earlier than I thought . Was it too difficult for her after all?」

As the manager/officer was talking, Kazane lined up three bottles of formic acid with a “Don don don”(sound fx or meaning ‘rapidlyrapidlyrapidly’, but in this context, it’s sound effects)

「Wha?!」

The manager/officer raises a surprised voice .

「They are full~」

Kazane confirms it, the manager/officer opens a bottle and checks it .

「Ahh」

The face of the manager/officer became pale/light brown . The smell is ridiculous .

「For this amount, how much was hunted??」

「Eto/Well, about 30? It was around four of them that Tiara took down?」

Though it’s the Flame Knights that did the work, but as a rule the number belongs to the summoner .

「Is that so? Hmmmm, I see . 」

The manager makes a difficult face and groans, and apologizes for holding Tiara up the first time .

Afterward, Kazane said「It’s a personality similar to Kimberly-san」and said「A respectable elder(Lit: a senior of admiration)」 . Mefirs said「Fuun/Hmph」while turning his face away, Louise who was holding him in her embrace said「Maa, let’s forgive it since we understand . 」

After that, when Zinray reported the possibility of the expansion period, the manager told him they had also received several reports . This seemed to be the reason they had tried to stop Tiara . However the secret room was left unmentioned .

◎Rock Hold Cave Neighborhood – Golem Cottage

「Umm, is this okay?」

Tiara was given a crystal that was on a transparent square pen case from Kazane .

「Unn/Yeah . I also consulted with Louise-san, we decided Tiara should have it . 」

Like the Crimson Saint Coffin/Casket of Kazane, an item called the Innocent Coffin which ranks/levels just under the Azure Sky Coffin, was found in the hidden room . A rare item that adds +50 to magical power .

「If this is sold, it’s a fortune ne . 」

「Though to buy it would cost three times as much, so it is better to give it to a person . 」

「Well, I’m not in trouble with money . 」

By the way, ranking next to/below Tiara who has no income is Kazane with her spending addiction .

「Thank you . Kazane, I will make this a family treasure」

「Ahh-Unn」

Kazane delicately returns a doubtful response . It’s not that much… I/Kazane wanted to say that, but it’s also rare to find/make an heirloom . Especially in a summoning family like Tiara’s, where such an item is essential .

「Well, this time, it’s not going to be a different world/boundary, is it?」

Kazane asked Zinray what he was concerned about .

「There was a strange/different boundary/world, actually . The natural caves spread around/avoided it, so that people cannot get there . 」

Naturally there is usually no hidden room or rare item .

「Oh, is that so nee . 」

Certainly that cave was obviously artificial, but it (looked like it) should have been naturally formed .

「Ordinarily (only) when you reach the 3rd or 4th level/layer (does) it becomes obvious that it’s a strange/different boundary/world . With Tiara using the crystal, she will have enough magic so we will reach it tomorrow . 」

「I see . I’m looking forward to it . 」

Kazane made a strange(TL: ニマニマ – Google it, God that’s a weird expression) smile . Yumika thought 「It’s the smiling face of a bad person」 and gazed back to the spear textbook, but Tiara did not mind and hugged (her) .

Name: Yuihama Kazane

Occupation: Magic Swordswoman

Title: Ogre Killer Princess

Equipment: Cane [[White Blaze]], Two Handed Sword [[Black Fang]], Silver Breastplate, Silver gauntlets, Silver sheep Clothing, Carapace Bull trousers, Berserk Ogre Greaves, Indestructible Cloak (and Futons), Mystery Pouch, Crimson Saint Casket, Legendary Spirit Summoning Ring

Level: 20

Vitality: 70

Magic Power : 114+300
Strength : 27
Agility : 22
Endurance : 16
Wisdom : 27
Dexterity : 19
Spell : [[Fly]] [[Torch]] [[Fire]] [[Heal]]

Skill : [[Goblin Language]] [[Night Vision]] [[Crushing Blow]] [[Dog’s Sense of Smell]] [[Golem Maker: Lv2]] [[Rush]] [[Fire Principle: Second Chapter]] [[Healing Principle: Second chapter]] [[Air Jump]] [[Killing Leg]] [[Fear Voice]] [[Invisible]] [[Tiger Eye]] [[Wall Walking]]

Kazane「Is it a treasure box? When you’re playing the game you would wonder ne」

Yumika「Like entering ruins nearby and finding a medical cave that nobody has found ne」

Kazane「I do not know herbs well, do you? The herb of a certain Zombie game is pretty awesome ne? Sophisticated . 」

Yumika「There are lots of mysteries ne」