“Hou, this is great.”
What I see after crossing the gate makes me vocalize the strong impressions I get from it without thinking.
What is beyond the Yoshikawa Gate is an area called crystal rock cave. This space is full of crystals emitting a green light. Dungeons don’t normally have this many, but it’s thanks to crystals like these that they are bright despite being underground.
These crystals are called magic energy crystals, crystallized magic energy that are a new generation of energy. They are also the main export from this dungeon.
That said, they lose their light and crumble the moment they are extracted. What is really necessary is the liquefied ether of magic energy inside. It can be obtained without fighting the monsters that call this dungeon home, so it’s the main source of income for beginners.
Well, most crystals with ether around the entrance have been mined, so people have to go deeper.
There is ether here, but it’s above. There are some crystals with ether close to the ceiling, out of people’s reach. Seekers with flying skills can get them easily, but those people can make more money elsewhere.
What a waste. If I could take that with me, today’s mission would be complete.
Ah, how about shooting them down with air bullets?
By air bullets, I mean the air that shot out when I canceled Storage in my room yesterday. I already confirmed they have quite a bit of power, so let’s give it a shot. Soiya!
Whan.
Is the noise it makes, but it doesn’t reach the ceiling. Well, it makes sense, considering it’s dozens of meters above.
But if air won’t reach it, what if I shoot something else? There are rocks on the ground, so would it work if I fired one? Should I? Let’s do it!
My Storage Gate is eight centimeters in diameter. About as large as a child’s fist. I don’t know how much power I will get from it, but…
Zugaaaan.
Oh, that’s more destructive power than I expected. I can’t point this at people. There is a crater in the ceiling, and crystals are raining down on me. Ah, I see ether crystals.
Is this a winning formula? Some broke and spilled, but I can make some money off…
“Hey, what idiot is using skills here? You can’t use combat skills near the gate. Do you want to collapse the whole thing!?”
Yes. A person from the seeker association just came from the other side of the gate, and he’s really mad. Apparently using combat skills near gates is against the rules, because it might cause a cave-in.
I don’t have a combat skill… But that excuse won’t do, so I’m reprimanded. Yes, you’re right, I’m sorry.
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【Next time】
A violent urge to kill will easily take lives. Flesh will scatter, and the place with entrails all over will turn into a vision of hell, as Zenjurou will sob over his actions. This is a rite of passage for a warrior. Zenjurou’s first trial is about to begin.
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