The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter - Chapter 81

Chapter 81

Translator: “Pink Tea” Editor: ”Weasalopes”

South from town, there is a mountain called Amora, one year ago a hot spring was discovered there . It seems that the royal family is using it as well, so boarding facilities were constructed right away, and now there is no end to customers .

　But why the hot spring was found only now, even though it’s an ancient mountain . One of the reason is that people don’t go there too often . It means that it’s inhabited by cunning monsters .

　That’s why professor Elna gives merry students a piece of mind .

「Do you guys understand? This trip also doubles as training . We aren’t going simply to soak in hot water . 」

「Yup, we get it . 」

　Keeping a smile, the teacher approached the student who gave a flippant reply and threw him over .

「Guah…」

「During my days as a mercenary I’ve seen a lot of guys acting like idiots . However, the ones who act that way before the mission always leave us . Do you know why?」

「…I, do not . 」

「Because they die . Don’t get conceited . Even if your opponent seems weak don’t get careless . That’s what I want to pass on you guys . Now, let’s move . 」

　As always, the teacher is so cool . It’s like a completely different person from the time when I was giving her massage . The boys who were absent minded not so long ago now showed slightly more tense expressions .

　We head for the hot springs at mountain Amora .

　The place can be reached by walking for half a day, the mountain wasn’t that high so climbing itself was pretty easy . Until we reached the foot of the mountain we advanced while having fun . We moved in a group of more than twenty people so it was like an excursion .

　 The problems start after we enter the mountain .

「Listen well, from now on monsters will regularly appear . All of you should cooperate and come up with a strategy to fight them . 」

　It seems that for the sake of our growth teacher plans not to meddle too much . Everyone gather up and start discussion .

「How about each of us freely engages using the fighting style they are good with?」

　A few students agree with the boy’s proposal .

　Hmm, I think that’s harsh . With a large number of people, it will turn into chaos . And there is a possibility of friendly fire with magic .

　At such a moment, Emma fully exerts her high communication ability .

「There is a better way . Several people good at close combat form groups and set on all four sides . Magicians gather in the center and provide support when it comes to battle . 」

「I see . This mountain has many trees and slopes . With this formation, we can cope with surprise attacks . As expected of Emma-san . You are not only cute but smart as well . 」

「That’s not true~ . 」

　While acting modest, Emma makes a V-sign with her fingers . Since it was directed at me I show a smile . Emma is studying about strategy and monster from books . Her hardworking side displayed its power . People proficient in close combat form groups of two to three people and solidify formation’s front and back and then the flanks . What should I do? I’ll ask Emma .

「Emma, where do you go?」

「I will match with you . 」

「Then, want to go to the front?」

「That’s nice, let’s go . 」

　Even in term of levels or battle experience I and Emma are on the top of S class . Us staying at the position with the highest likelihood of encountering enemies will reduce risks of accidents .

「Be careful since footing here is bad . 」

「Yeah . By the way, the monsters here are pixies aand… What else was there?」

「Spear lizards, as they say . Looks like it’s lizardmen who prefer spears . 」

　It seems they move in groups, I wouldn’t be happy if they attacked us en mass . The lodgings are near the top so let’s stay ready for the encounter .

　Near an hour passed without meeting any monsters .

「Unexpectedly, there are no monsters」

「Yeah~ . 」

「Don’t! Noir-kun, get back without stepping there!」

「Eeeh… Hah . 」

　My body promptly reacts to the warning given by someone . Retreating with a backstep, I put myself on guard for what is about to happen, but there is nothing .

　The one who yelled right now was a long-haired boy… Yolt-kun .

「Did you sense something from that place?」

「Fu Fu Fu, Noir . I saved your life . 」

　He combs his long bangs upwards, picks up a large stone that was lying around and throws it forward . The moment it fell to the place where I was about to step not long ago, the ground collapsed and revealed the pitfall .

　No way… So there was a trap?

「…You have my gratitude, Yolt-kun . 」

「C’mon, no reason required to help your comrades . 」

　Making thumbs up gesture, Yolt-kun was sneaking peeks towards the girls . Girls seemed to be a bit creeped out but I was truly grateful . I mean there were several bamboo spears at the bottom of the hole .

　It wouldn’t be a surprise if I was injured after falling there .

「Thank you for saving Noir . 」

「E-Emma-san… I-it’s cool, I didn’t do anything speciar . 」

　Your wild persona is crumbling, Yolt-kun . That aside, I tilt my head puzzled .

「But who could have done this?」

「Maybe someone who does not want us to reach hot springs?」

「Do you mean other guests? No, no one would do such a thing . I think Pixies might be to blame . 」

「Pixies are small . They won’t be able to make such a hole . 」

　It’s exactly as Emma says . Pixie is how fairies who have fallen into depravity are called . I have never seen one myself but them being small enough to sit on a palm of a hand is a famous story .

　As we were racking our brains, suddenly, a soft female laugh came from above .

「I know, I do, I know . 」

　The one who called out to us was a small person with transparent wings… That expression might not be fitting since she was way too small . A girl that might not even have twenty centimeters in height .

　Silky hair and light brown skin . If she was a human I guess she would be around the same as us?

　 In a relaxed manner she flies in front of our speechless faces and continues talking .

「That hole was dug up by bad humans . Humans that are called bandits . 」

「And what you are called?」

「I am a monster called Pixie . But don’t get me wrong . I swear to god I will not do anything bad . 」

　Is she being so sociable because she wants to suck up to us? But combinations of mini size and that attitude definitely made me think that she is cute .

　Looks like other students also felt the same way .

「So cute, however…」

「Yeah, pixies trick people . 」

「How outrageous… Even pixies have good and bad ones . Aren’t humans the same?」

　Under the gaze of cute and round eyes, everyone apologized . Intelligence was equal or even higher than that of humans . Such opponents ought to be examined first .

　Name: Pixie
　Level: 5
　Skills: Monster Mind Control

　Plain strength matched her appearance but【Monster Mind Control】bothered me . If it allows full control at her will then it’s both very powerful and convenient . But can level 5 pixie control someone of a higher level than her?

　First I check the teacher . She closed her eyes . Which means, she won’t give us any advice and we should carry on at your own discretion .

「Emma, everyone, what do you think?」

「I… Think it’s fine to trust her a little bit . 」

「Me too, I can’t really see her as a bad person . 」

「I want to believe as well . In fact, it seems that bandits do appear around this area . 」

　Looks like cute is justice, and everyone’s eyes become gentler . I tried to tell them about【Monster Mind Control】but pixie was one move ahead of me .

「I love everyone!　 I love humans very much . Is it hot spring lodgings? I will guide you . 」

　Urging to follow her, pixie flies ahead leading the way . We keep our formation and go after her .

「Hey, Noir, it’s nice that she is a good monster . 」

「…Yea, you are right . 」

　Sure, not every monster is evil . There are also those that obey humans or get along with them . Toramaru is a monster as well .

　 However, because we are dealing with the pixie I cannot relax . Let’s decide on the rules here .

　1, Pixie leads away from the road .

　2, Monsters come out but pixie says it’s fine because they are friends .

　If any of these were to occur, I will perceive her as a bad monster .

「Hey listen, what is your name?」

「I’m Noir . 」

「Are you the leader?」

「No, I’m not . Ain’t I too weak?」

「Ufufufu, you might be right . By the way, Noir, how about we go off the road a bit? I actually know some secluded place . There is actually one more hot spring . 」

「Hot spring?!」

　It seems that Yolt-kun was blinded by a hot spring and answers in an exaggerated fashion . Other students started talking about going as well, so I warn them .

「Don’t you think it’s dangerous… We are going to a hot spring anyway, so let’s just hurry to our original destination . 」

「It’s cool . I have trap detection . If there is a dangerous area I will tell you right away . 」

「But it’s not like you can spot everything?」

「Let’s take a vote . 」

　Yolt asks everyone if they want to head for the inn or drop by the secret spot . Vote by raising hands showed clearly that people who wanted to visit the secret spot were in the majority . Emma also at first raised her hand for the secret spot but lowered it after looking at me . Sorry for troubling you .

「Then, it’s decided, Follow me . 」

「Everyone, let’s go!」

　Pixie and Yolt-kun advance, full of enthusiasm . While I had some complaints, I chased after them, hoping that perhaps we will enjoy the secret spot without any incidents .