The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter - Chapter 106

Chapter 106

Translator: “Pink Tea” Editor: ”Weasalopes”

「I just learned yesterday, but it seems that harlots often loiter around this inn at night . 」

Emma suddenly says during breakfast at the inn . I just nodded casually but when I raised my head and our eyes met I was startled . Emma’s eyes were frighteningly sharp .

「Did you let one in your room?」

「You think, I’d buy one?」

「No, I believe that Noir wouldn’t do such a thing . But, what were those weird voices, that we heard yesterday?」

My face turns white . So we were exposed after all . Looking for help I glance at Laura-san . However, she was merely wiping her lips with a napkin, showing a completely unconcerned expression .

I should get through this with my own wits, huh? No… Rather, is there any particular reason to hide it? I didn’t commit any crimes, I was merely saving LP… No, that’s impossible . I wouldn’t dare to say that I was licking Laura-san’s back .

「Ye-yesterday, I had a nightmare . Probably it was that . 」

「Eeh, it was obviously a female voice though… Luna-san was chatting with me the whole time . 」

「Fumu, as a half-elf I have good ears . I’m positively sure that was a woman . 」

「It was I . Sometimes I make weird sounds during my sleep . Alice often tells me about that . 」

It was very forced and painful in two ways at the same time . I’m not fooling them at all and it causes me mental anguish . And after all, here came a timely help from Laura-san .

「That’s what Noir-san is saying, so just leave it at that . Even gentlemen sometimes have an urge to make a female-like voice . I heard it as well, but it was a pretty cute voice . Please, don’t be embarrassed . 」

「…Yes . 」

I want to acquire that tough mental as soon as possible . It might be difficult since that is the exact opposite of myself . Lately, I’ve been thinking, isn’t personality a talent as well? Then, a man in tailcoat came into the inn and stopped beside me .

「Stalgia-sama I presume . I was sent by Shoen-sama . 」

Suddenly, or actually not . Yesterday, he did say that he would like to talk at the later date . Though I didn’t think that he will send for me as the first thing in the morning .

But, it gives understanding that there is this much urgency to it . Since the breakfast was over as well, I follow him . Although the distance wasn’t that big, the carriage was thoughtfully prepared .

When I arrive at the Duke’s residence, Shoen-sama and Perido-san meet me .

「Sorry for calling you so soon after yesterday . You were resting, right?」

「No, I just finished breakfast, so it is perfect . 」

「First, take a seat anywhere you like . Though the place is small so you don’t have much choice!」

Shoen-sama is a sociable character, capable of making a joke . I’m really glad that he is such a person since there is a lot of high-struck people among nobles

「In truth, I’d want to start from small talk, but we don’t have such luxury . You know about the monster attack that took place yesterday?」

「Yes, we fought as well . 」

「So it were you who defeated the harpies after all . Hearing the resident’s stories I thought it might be the case . Truly, thank you, I appreciate that courage . 」

Putting hands together, Shoen-sama gives his thanks . The gesture of gratitude that can often be seen in this country .

Since he just thanked me, I thought it might be a good opportunity and asked a question . 「Could it be that Hornest does not have enough soldiers?」 I ask .

「In part due to being busy with training, but most troops didn’t make it in time . However, even with all of them combined, their numbers are not enough to deal with the big wave . 」

「You didn’t request for reinforcements?」

「No, I already sent for it to the royal capital . If everything goes as planned, tomorrow they should reach here . 」

I was somewhat relieved . Even the small scale attack from yesterday threw the town in a state of panic . A full-scale attack will turn it into complete hell .

Shoen-sama was a capable person, and thoughtfully researched the previous big waves, and was saying that even if one was to occur this time, they will be able to make it through .

「But I want to raise our chances of success . And therefore I have a request for Noir-kun . 」

Request… That was within my expectations .

If a huge wave was to occur now, with a huge probability it would happen in less than a week from now on .

So, they want us to cooperate .

「To say honestly, it pains my heart to ask of it from you all, since you are so young . However, you were skilled enough to save the town of Landan . Of course, you can expect my gratitude . Can you lend us your power?」

Shoen-sama was asking earnestly enough to touch the table in front of him with his forehead . It’s natural to feel cornered . He is a benevolent lord, so he wants to reduce the damage to the city as much as possible .

It would be too bitter if they repelled the wave but lost half of the population . I make a confirmation with everyone . Everyone said they will follow my decision .

「Shoen-sama, please raise your head . If we can be of use we will gladly cooperate with you . 」

「Ooh, such welcome words . Our hope just grew greater . 」

However, it is not completely settled that the wave will come . It would be best if it didn’t happen at all .

It was settled that we will join up with the troops from the capital that will arrive tomorrow . Then, Perido-san made another essential move .

「Noir, I will send a letter to your father with express delivery . Of course, I will do the same for your friends as well . 」

「That is a great help . Since we were planning to stay only for two or three days . 」

I, Emma, and Layla-san still were on summer vacation . Laura-san also took a long vacation . The problem was Luna-san, she should have taken only a small leave .

「Will it be okay with your absence? You also have your duties as a saintess, right?」

「No problem . I want to help people . Even if they are from another country, my thoughts stay the same . Even if I will be a bit late everybody should understand . 」

It was very reassuring that she will stay since she could use a healing shot .

Thus it has been decided that all five of us will stay at Hornest for a while . Since we can freely use our time until tomorrow, we decided to take a look around the town during the day .

First, districts . This place was well organized, with signboards installed notifying about entering or leaving the district, it was easy to navigate .

「We have no idea where we will be assigned . I prefer to be together with Noir . 」

It’s exactly as Emma said . Perhaps we will have to run around the town, so it would be better to memorize the streets .

「Even so, aren’t residents running away?」

「It’s not so simple . It’s another story if you are as rich as Emma’s family . 」

It’s still unclear if the wave will even come, but even if it was established, there are many difficulties with living in a foreign country for a while .

And for people who have a trade here, it’s even more so .

Even playful conversations between the kids running around the town with wooden swords give a good insight into the circumstances .

「I won’t lose! I’m not afraid of the monsters!」

「Me too! Monsters are weak!」

Putting monsters’ strength aside, even kids were filled with affection for their hometown . In fact, listening to adults talking around the town, no one had any intentions of backing down to monsters .

「I see, the reason this town had a lot of swordsmanship schools was that they wanted to fight off monsters . 」

「I guess so . If every resident of the town is strong then it’s for the best . 」

According to what I heard not long ago, the waves started two hundred years ago . This town went through the waves at least a dozen times . That would temper your spirit .

After walking through every district we got hungry and decided to return to the inn for now . It was lunchtime, so when we reached the front of the inn a fragrant smell of cooking would come to stimulate our nostrils .

However, when we came inside we forgot all about the cooking .

「In this world, many men cannot be trusted . But I am different . No matter what happens, I will certainly protect you until the very end . I want to become a warrior that lives to protect only you . 」

A brown-haired man was making advances on a young girl that probably was an employee of this inn . He was performing kabedon 1 and firing the cheesiest lines in rapid succession all in the broad daylight .

Since it was her work time, it was troubling for the girl, and guests, that were having their meals, looked clearly annoyed .

「When I become a big merchant and make good money, I will first buy your shoes . High-class shoes to hold your precious feet . 」

If I was a woman I certainly wouldn’t be swayed by that . But many girls fall for him . Could it be that such a forced approach is actually rather effective?

Sighing in lament, I put my hand on my brother’s shoulder .

「You are being a public annoyance, please mind time and place . 」

「Isn’t it Noir! Where have you been, I was so lonely . 」

Clinging to me, he was rubbing his cheek on me, so I push him away with all my strength . Brother, even if a man does this it won’t give me LP, so please stop .

「I was doing this because you weren’t there . 」

「Who in the world starts picking-up girls while looking for his little brother…? And, what with this huge luggage?」

An awfully large backpack and a bag were lying on the floor . When brother picked those up his face suddenly turned serious .

「I’m going to escape from this town . According to my intuition, the wave will certainly come in the near future . 」

「What about the commercial school?」

「I informed them that I will be absent for a while . When I come back… It might be in ruins . 」

Such an ill-omened thing to say . Even so, I don’t think that brother is wrong .

If it was the previous weak I, then I would have certainly went with him .

「I’m sorry, but we will be remaining and preparing for the wave . I spoke with Shoen-sama just a moment ago . 」

「You mean the lord?! Just what strings did you… No, more importantly, why are you staying? What are you going to fight for? This isn’t your hometown . 」

A most reasonable question . To be honest, half of it is just me going with the flow . And the other half, if I went back, Luna-san and Layla-san would have stayed anyway .

Emma and Laura-san could surprisingly go back with me . But it was different for the two of them, as they had a strong sense of justice and benevolence . I was the one who invited them on this trip .

And if the person who started all this ran away at the first signs of danger, leaving his friends behind… It’s not something a man can do .

「This is also a fate of some sort, we will stay here . Maybe the wave won’t even happen . 」

「Wait, wait, wait, I understand your feelings but sometimes one’s strength is not sufficient . Even if Noir became stronger, the enemy is even stronger . For example, there is a talk that an outrageous monster appeared in Landan . The one that can turn human into a stone . 」

「Yes, I defeated it . 」

「Hyahaa! Your joke was so good that I produced a strange sound . 」

「That’s what really happened . 」

「Ookay, ookay . Since you insist… Let me put you to a test . 」

「You will, brother?」

「Sorry, but there is no way I can believe you . I mean, Noir, among us siblings you were the most… Deprived of talent . 」

What brother pointed out was correct . Father made enough achievements with his sword to receive the status of a baronet .

These genes were inherited by his sons . However, it came to be that the eldest son was a prodigy, the second son was talented and the third son was nothing out of the ordinary .

Most likely the firstborn received too much talent . Gillan received remains and no sword talent was left for me . Though these days I’m much happier to have Great Sage .

「Your doubts are natural . Let’s cross our swords for the first time in a while . 」

「Alright gotcha! Actually, since then I became fairly stronger . You know, I practiced on my stamina a lot . 」

Hee, so apart from his merchant studies he was also training . I can honestly give him respect for that .

「There are small training grounds nearby . Follow me . 」

Guided by brother we head over there . It was a public space established by the government, people doing physical exercises and men training with weapons were standing out .

Brother stood in front of me, took a pretentious pose and pulled out his sword with a lot of pomp . A saber that he was familiar with since the old times .

「Hey, Noir, it could be that you didn’t notice it, but I like you very much . Prudent and careful, but daring at times, properly protecting precious Emma-chan, your stance of always putting family first . Honestly… I want to date you . 」

「Brother, that’s disgusting . 」

「HA HA HA! I’m relieved that your wicked tongue didn’t change! Jokes aside, but it’s the truth that you are precious to me . That’s why I cannot allow you to die in vain . If I win we are going back to Stalgia’s house together . Good?」

I agreed and drew my sword . With the passage of time brother grew up, but the same applied to me . Diving into the hidden dungeon, completing requests, I also fought a strong monster numerous times .

Just in case I activate【Appraisal Eye】 . When the brother was still back home, appraisal in a church revealed that his level was 32 . Just how much did he…

Name: Gillan
Age: 20
Race: Human
Level: 31
Occupation: Student
Skills: Swordsmanship C

You dork, your level has dropped!

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