With the Beginner Dungeon conquered, my administrator level is now three, and things have been hectic around me with the activation of the Linchpin System. After I left the dungeon core, we didn’t immediately leave the dungeon, we hung out on the fifth floor for a day. But the commotion didn’t die down in a day.
There were more people gathered on the surface than when I was awarded the title of S rank adventurer. We were bathed in flashes when we left the dungeon. I promised the girls a break, but the world wouldn’t allow it, and I was dragged here and there as the representative of the team.
But I have my excellent fiancees and their families. Ayane and Aira took care of the schedule, and Aki and Maki took care of trouble and annoyances with Miki, who set things up in advance. And I’m sure Sakuya did a lot behind the scenes.
But of course, the person who caused all this couldn’t afford to not make appearances, so I did my best at the end too. I debuted as an S rank adventurer, and less than a week later, not only stopped stampedes from three dungeons forever, but I also executed the Linchpin System. It’s only natural for people to want an explanation.
I say explanation, but I skipped all the trouble of letting them lead me around, and instead did a short play prepared beforehand in a conference hosted by the association. And in this farce, I just answered questions, so it was simple.
Also, this is the first time the outside world has been made aware of this Linchpin System.
I was surprised to see the barrier I saw on the world map in the dungeon core isn’t just an image, there’s actually a visible barrier. It’s like looking up at an aurora.
But this barrier is like a half-transparent film, that feels like it’s less there the closer we get. Without my Intuition, I wouldn’t know it’s there. Also, this visible sky barrier can’t be touched, and no instrument can measure it as it shakes before our eyes. It would make sense for people to panic when it appeared, but we avoided a panic thanks to Miki.
This was mentioned in the press conference, but the area inside the barrier between the Beginner Dungeon, Unlucky Hall, and 1086 is now known as the safest area in the world.
Because of this, the value of the land there swelled to ten, a hundred times overnight, but that doesn’t matter. That area is going to expand anyway.
Right now, I’m in my room with Enki on my lap, participating in the branch manager meeting.
‘I didn’t expect this to happen…’
‘Oh? But I told you…’
‘Uu~…’
All the branch managers of area one are present, except for Aki and Maki, who are supposed to be present when they’re not adventuring. After all, Enki and I are home alone.
The girls took Kasumi’s Lightning Speed shopping. They’re buying stuff like swimsuits.
“Well, now I have even more reasons to go in addition to the ones I had. Sorry Yoko, give it up.”
‘Gogo!’
‘…I understand. I’ll prepare.’
‘It makes sense when you consider the skills he needs. But boy, don’t give up on me.’
‘I know, Ryuu. I think the High Rank Dungeon is going to be a challenge, so I want to conquer it soon.’
‘Amachi, you’re not forgetting the Mid Rank Dungeon, are you…?’
“Of course not. I will go there soon.”
‘Geez, so formal. Can’t you let me pamper you like before…?’
“S-Sakuya, this isn’t the place…”
‘Fufu, I’m joking.’
There’s one reason why I was called to this meeting. Almost everyone wants to be next in dungeon conquering. The chief and my mothers-in-law stepped in to hold things back, but apparently there have been offers from other associations, and even international ones.
I’m interested in dungeons from other areas, and it would be one thing if it was one with only three floors, but more than that, and they would take too long. I don’t think I can cheat too much. There’s also the Linchpin System, but I don’t know if it will work if there are unexplored dungeons in the middle, or how long I can make the lines.
The dungeon core wouldn’t tell me at this level. And it’d be tough on me if I went through the effort of conquering them for nothing.
And so, I’m going to be conquering from area one. And perhaps because they know my intentions, there’s been a lot of cajoling from the dungeons near the outside of the barrier. Especially Ryuu from the High Rank Dungeon, Sakutarou from the Mechanical Dungeon, and Sakuya from the Mid Rank Dungeon. Conversely, the Heart Dungeon doesn’t want me there, and it’s very quiet.
Other branch managers are offering precious skills and items if I start conquering their dungeons, but the aforementioned three are very different.
First, Ryuu heard I want it, so he talked about providing ore that doesn’t make it to auctions, like mithril. And apparently it’s limitless. I might have an opportunity to get a lot once I start exploring, but if I can get it from the start, it would open up a lot of options.
Next, Sakutarou told me something that grabbed my attention, and it’s not a reward for winning. Apparently there are golems there that are similar to the variant golems. And they have golem core V at the rare stage. That would strengthen Enki and the others. Their strength is linked to my life and death. They’re very strong, even if they still fall short compared to bosses, but… I’m like a parent who wants them to grow if possible.
Lastly, Sakuya… How should I put this? She made a very attractive offer.
‘When are you coming?’
“Tomorrow at the earliest. But the first few days really will be a break, and I won’t really start conquering until after that.”
In the end, I picked none of those three, I picked the Heart Dungeon that really doesn’t want me there. It’s on my mind the most since I already started it, it’s the only place where I can get Adamantine Armor, and we can train there.
Since Kasumi and the others are joining us, I’m prioritizing getting skills for safety.
“Ah, and if I have spare Adamantine Armor, I’m thinking of sending them to auction.”
‘Ooh!’
‘I can’t wait!’
That skill is crazy useful. And unlike other rare monsters, they’re hard to come by.
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