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章節 116: Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken Chapter 116

Evaluation Conference

The past few days were busy ones, mainly due to the labyrinth.

After my debut as a demon lord, the fighting tournament was held and it proceeded smoothly.

Both can be considered as major successes.

In particular, the method of using the improved Long-distance communication orb — the crystal ball with the ability to record and project images on a large screen, was very popular.

We were able to watch the fights of the tournament very clearly through the enlarged images projected onto big screens.

Above all, being able to observe the interior of the labyrinth from a safe distance was supposedly a shock, culturally, for foreign authorities.

In the case of the Dwarf King,

「Oioi…even though you're openly showing off some horrible things…There is just so much potential applications for this, I'm at a loss whether this is a good thing or not.

Before you disclose this to the public I want to have a word with you.」

I was given a piece of advice.

TN Note: It's specifically more of an outspoken/candid advice rather than just purely advice.

For us, its value lies in its entertainment and convenience, however, to the countries surrounding the Great Jura Forest, it's a completely different story.

It's quite easy to think up a use for it in the military.

Being able to command armies from a safe location is a major advantage.

Above all, the situation of enemy troops right after a suicidal squad attack could be immediately shown.

This piece of technology that we had just willingly shown is an innovative product that can be considered as super high-tech.

The technology was developed using my analysis, along with a fusion of science and magic. Thus, it was also easy to produce it en masse.

However, the distance and the amount of information transferred is dependent on the user, as it consumes the user's magical power to function.

This inconvenience was improved using the magical power integration system, but it's best that I not say that.

「Anyway, it seems that in the case of you, something which could be used in the military, is also usable for entertainment.」

I was told that with amazement.

However, it had an excellent effect on publicity.

The empress of The Magic Dynasty of Sarion quickly offered cooperation.

「If you'd like, would you want financial support?」

「Ahh, perhaps we would head towards that direction in time. However if we could get some experts on Magitech that would be a real life saver.」

「Fumu, I got it. We'll return and review this immediately!」

She left with Duke Elalude after saying that.

arion's empress had the expression of a child with a new toy, brimming with delight. Compared to the depressed duke, the difference was impressive.

I already believe that compared to the initial technology agreement, it's only a matter of time before full-fledged joint research begins between us.

The Dwarf King prepared a technological research team at home, promised to send them forth to the monster country tempest, before leaving as well.

So far, so good.

Then, a problem occurred.

First, the Tengu clan.

I was visited in private after the competition, and I was greeted with the words,

『I was very rude the other day, and am sorry!

I humbly come to thee to plead for forgiveness!!』

Everyone came to apologise.

Well, that's good.

Because I didn't think their actions were much of a problem I wasn't bothered all that much.

However, here's the problem.

「Therefore, if, as a means of apologizing...,

I would like to be allowed to serve under Benimaru and become his bride!」

Huh? What's she saying?!

The grand daughter of the Tengu elder, Momiji, dropped such a bomb.

When you think about it, she has quite the reckless straight-forward personality.

I looked at Benimaru and for an instant he was thunderstruck by the news and fell into panic. Begging with his eyes, saying "No way, no way!"

But then, I thought,

Isn't this fine? This is something between those two, if I get involved it would only get confusing.

As they always say, "A wise man never courts trouble."

It's my style to avoid these troublesome situations.

「Well, about that… ask the person in question.

Outsiders shouldn't interfere, should they?」

There was extra emphasis on Outsider, and I decided to leave the talking to Benimaru.

The executives showed their approval in response to my words.

Seems like none of us wanted to get involved.

And so, good luck Benimaru! I think that should suffice as the reward for winning the tournament, so flirt to your hearts content!

Whilst cheering him on in my heart, the problem was postponed.

The issue with the Tengu tribe was left to Benimaru, and I decided to stay out of it completely.

Irresponsible? I have no idea what you're talking about

And, when one problem was left aside, another comes up.

And this problem is the cause of my recent headaches.

and that problem is…

Dungeon conquering did not go as well as expected.

The first layer had no traps, and it was meant to help get use to the atmosphere of the dungeon.

Thus, I though it would be in the level where clearing it within a day would be possible.

However, three days had passed and there were no signs of anyone clearing it.

There were even parties who were killed by C rank monsters.

Or rather, there were a lot.

Blinded by greed, those fools rushed towards the treasure box without even noticing the monsters hiding in the corner of the room.

They don't get the basics. In a nutshell, their sense of danger is sorely lacking!

In addition, the monsters wandering around were mainly small fry F ranks.

There were mainly E ranks, and some D ranks in the mix, but this was ultimately a failure.

There were also fools who challenged it alone, and were promptly slaughtered by 3 E rank monsters.

There were also those who met D ranked ones, and were quickly killed.

They were so low leveled they left me speechless.

However the problem was not so bad as to induce panic yet.

The challengers this time are a bouncer and a mercenary; prideful guys who we no good at exploration.

Even though I waited, no one had cleared it after three days.

There are even those who had given up in their midst.

That's a given though.

Since the save point is located every 10 levels, if you don't bring in large quantities of rations, you'll soon go hungry.

And as they got lost, and couldn't decide if they should go for the exit.

They were advised to stockpile on provisions and equipment at the beginning, but they didn't heed it.

If I seriously designed the dungeon to kill them, there wouldn't be a single successful conqueror even after 100 years.

I guess we need to reconsider it all from bottom up.

And this is what has been making my head hurt recently.

At this rate things are going to take a turn for the worse.

No, the number of dungeon conquerors is not a problem

If there are magic stones, a small bit of profit could be procured, and thus there are quite the amount of people entering the dungeon one after the other.

When the influential magnates returned to their respective countries, they seem to have posted requests for people to conquer the dungeon, amongst them are some who have thoroughly prepared.

However, they are in the minority, and those with sloppy preparations make up the majority.

And thus, an evaluation meeting.

The participants are me, Veldora, Ramiris, and as an observer Masayuki.

「Alright, judging from the current situation, it's completely no good.

Our enjoyment, that's not it, I believe in order for there to be some successful conquerors we should give some a bit of guidance.」

At this rate they wouldn't even reach the 10th floor.

I mean, what kind of idiot even tries to take on the labyrinth alone?!

After all, they wouldn't even notice their lack of alertness if we don't point it all.

「And thus, the first level was designed for the sake of getting the feeling,

should I turn it into a "athletic stage" where monsters don't spawn?

In this level, you get to learn about traps, have combat training with monsters...

Well, we can also use it for soldier training for the recruits of the Monster Country. What do you think?」

「Hm, my opinions, I believe they're too soft.

To some degree, I'd want them undergo training, to get a feel on their arms」

「I think so too!

If Milim were there, they would have all been sent blasting off in a fit of fury!」

Thus the creators of the dungeon were completely blasting the challengers rather than discussing the difficulty of the dungeon.

「In that case, there should also be lessons on the basics of dungeon capturing.

Like a tutorial.」

After Masayuki's casual remark, we looked at each other.

「Chuchorial? What's that?」

「It sounds tasty, is it edible?」

I though Veldora would know about it, but if not even Veldora knows about it, then there's no way Ramiris would.

Thus Masayuki and I described what a tutorial was.

The two were convinced.

「That sounds great. I get it! Let's set it up at once!」

Ramiris nodded.

But,

「Ah, please wait a moment. I have also noticed something else.

What about installing inns and meals on each save point?

Or rather, if they're all spatially connected by a door we would only need one such area right?

This way, people who didn't prepare before hand would use it even if it's expensive」

TN Note: you know what to do :3

What was that?

Is this guy… a genius?!

Ramiris directed her line of sight towards him, nodded strongly, and returned to us.

「Masayuki Kun, we'll try to adopt your idea.

If there's anything else you have in mind, do not hesitate to speak up.」

While I encouraged him, Masauki was in thought, and recalling a game he once played.

「That's right…

For example, maybe save points that are single use only?

Only having a save point once every 10 floors will probably be too difficult.

Although I think it would probably be best to rid them of their dependence in less than 30 floors...

At least until the 20th floor, lets leave a little bit of sweetness in their dungeon capturing experience.」

Fumu.

TN note: As previously mentioned, Japanese equivalent of hm.

I see.

「Umu, I though so too!

What Masayuki said is reasonable!」

Veldora quickly hopped aboard on with Masayuki's suggestion.

Well, I don't have any objections either.

「Alright, then I'll prepare hidden room on each floor, connecting it to the dining hall on the 95th floor.

This will also increase the usefulness of that town.

Then, to implement a drop item that can create a save point anywhere.

Is this possible, Ramiris?」

「Of course~! There's even room to spare

The item name is Record Orb, let's make it as a rare drop from small fries!!」

Great great.

The first floor should be for gathering prior experiences in addition to announcements.

Whether a person uses it or not is up to them, and it's set so that they can't die in this floor.

There's a mechanism that allows them to revive on the spot. Like a children's playground.

Then, the 2nd floor would allow virtual battles with all sorts of monsters.

It should be able to reproduce the encountering experience to a certain degree, and it should help with capturing the dungeon.

However, unique monsters and boss monsters are excluded as possible targets.

That would be way too convenient.

Thus on the 2nd floor each person would feel like they have flew into a personal space.

The real thing starts on the 3rd floor.

However, there will be no traps installed on the 3rd floor, and the demons that roam the halls are also low leveled, only F ranks.

I only placed E ranked ones in one section of the area, along with a treasure chest containing potions.

Expensive goods will start appearing at floor 5 and below.

Just like that, I also though about making adjustments and changed the level of difficulty.

Even in game developing, there would be a certain degree of unreasonableness after closed testing.

Actually, tentatively, the test is being carried out.

However, the ones doing the capturing are 6 members of "Yomigaeri" under Shion's commands.

We were able to capture down to the 40th floor without any problems.

Well, we didn't arrange a stay on the 30th floor.

However, even with the traps and small fries, the capture proceeded without much struggle.

Thanks to that, we had noticed we made a mistake in the assumption of the labyrinth's difficulty level.

We must choose our testers carefully.

This will be a future challenge.

Thus, we had hosted a evaluation meeting, and remade a new dungeon.

Myormiles had sent a request and presented a reward for people to capture the dungeon to the branches of the Freedom Association in each nation.

He is doing his job well.

Weights were placed on Gozuru's wrists and feet, while he stands guard on the 30thfloor.

The mezu, now named Mezuru, also defends that floor in shifts.

The 50th floor will also be guarded by either Mezuru or Gozuru, but without their restraints.

I hope they could get along as fellow defenders.

The 95th floor will be the town of the Elves and the Treants (Planned), and with the cooperation of Gerudo and Mildo, the place was finished with a beautiful and fantastical touch.

Even though it's underground, there's the sun and the sky, even stars can be seen at night.

And thus, the labyrinth's appearance changes everyday, giving it a fresh new touch.

TN Note: Think the mystery dungeon series.

And finally, adventurers banning together to form capturing teams, has arrived in the Monster Country Tempest at last.


章節 117: Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken Chapter 117

Smooth Sailing

Having remodeled the dungeon, we once again opened it to the public.

Personally, I thought we made it too easy following all of Masayuki's suggestion.

How was the reaction?

First, the idiots who wouldn't listen to the explanation (who only made it up to the 2nd floor at best) were able to get to the third floor.

But, they can't clear it.

Even so, they challenge it again and again.

What's pushing them so hard?

Their masters' orders? Pride?

Not at all. It was a far more practical reason.

Seems like Basson's acquired weapon, the longsword, was pretty damn good.

Compared to adventurer's equipment, that is.

Moreover, I had thought it was Kurobee's work, but it was one of his disciple's.

And this disciple's longsword, if ranked normally, would be a high class blade.

At best, it could be ranked as a Special high class blade.

On the market place, a high quality sword is ten times the price. A special blade is fifty times.

Of those who can acquire one, even those affiliated with the army may have a hard time.

So I can completely understand the sudden change in passion.

「Oi, rascals, behold! Doesn't this beautiful blade fit me!」

Thanks to Basson's shameless boasting, we have had more guests recently.

Unexpectedly, he is good publicity for our country, so I am thankful.

But, when it all comes down to it, he isn't one to plan these things.

Now, even those with half a brain-cell are listening to ur explanation and are using the first floor to practice.

Having practiced there, they return to arrange their equipment (which, of course, adds to our profit) and again challenge the dungeon.

And thus, we have those who were able to clear the third floor.

Floors 3-5 are easily cleared with proper mapping skills, so they were able to clear them.

The rest is all up to actual ability.

And by the time these adventurers left the labyrinth, the adventurers from various countries came piling in because of rumors.

Which led to a fierce race to conquer the labyrinth.

Some, of course, started selling maps, so we decided to announce that the labyrinth will be changing.

You have to draw your own map, or it's meaningless. Map drawing is a fundamental skill they all need to survive.

Based on their estimates, it takes 2-3 days to clear a floor; at best, a day.

Which is why all the adventurers tacitly agreed to hold a strategy meeting each time the labyrinth changes.

Adventurers affiliated with the Freedom Association were clearly on a different level.

They formed teams not composed solely of monster extermination team, but also of gatherers and scavengers.

So they are very adaptable. Having heard the explanation, they quickly understood the rules.

Perhaps it will be too easy for them.

And their clearing speed only proved the fact.

Particularly those versed in Elemental magic: they use spirits to select the correct path to the next floor.

It's cheating! Elemental magic is cheating!

I asked Ramiris about it, and

「Ah, yeah! Totally didn't think of that!

But, that just means they are really liked by the spirits, so they are trustworthy!」

She responded.

Well, not like all of them can communicate with spirits, and those who use elemental magic are few among them.

There's no need to act against them yet. In fact, I would rather commend their resourcefulness.

Moreover, ruin explorers are rather good at identifying traps.

They are able to carefully judge a treasure chest. They are worlds different than simple barmen, and are approaching this as their profession.

Thus, the labyrinth is slowly being cleared and the number of challengers is ever increasing.

We again gathered to discuss the current state of affairs.

Unlike last time, things are proceeding smoothly, so we are merry.

Basically: we are all smiles.

「Oi, Masayuki, did you say you were?

I had thought I saw potential in you, but you are quite the man」

Veldora haughtily praised Masayuki the moment we gathered.

「Ah, is that so? Uh, thanks…」

Masayuki replied, surprised at the sudden praise.

With a "Who the hell is this guy?" kind of look.

Yo, he was here last time, I introduced you two… did you forget who he was because of how nervous you were?

「Ah, this is my best friend, Veldora-san.

I introduced you last time, right?

This is Ramiris, the fairy master of the labyrinth」

「Ay, I shall recognize you, Masayuki」

「Yahoo! You're great. This success is all thanks to you!」

Unlike last time, perhaps due to recognizing his existence, they are smiling at him.

He returned their smiles.

「Ah, thanks. I'm Masayuki. Satoru… like Rimuru, I am a world traveler. They call me a hero, but that's just a joke so please ignore it」

Unlike last time, he properly introduced himself.

What a grand improvement. Unlike last time, they recognized Masayuki and are now able to hold a conversation.

「But Ramiris is a fairy, huh. To be able to create such an amazing labyrinth… you are amazing!」

Upon Masayuki's praise,

「Eh! You, I like you. I'll make you my follower.

And did you hear, Rimuru? He said I'm amazing!」

Coming at me with a drop kick, Ramiris exclaimed with great pride.

How annoying.

I easily evade the drop kick,

「Right, right. Amazing, amazing. That aside, if Masayuki wants to follow you, I have no problem with that, you know?」

I respond.

A demon lord and a hero. I guess that's fine.

「Umm, what kind of person is Ramiris-san?

And, what about Veldora…san? Rimuru's friend?」

「Eh, yeah. Did you not know?

Ramiris is one of the demon lords. And Veldora is a dragon」

「Huh, what? Demon lord and a dragon? EHH? Seriously~su?!」

Masayuki…

Considering his behavior last time, I thought he just had guts.

But he simply did not know. Ignorance is bliss.

And now that he knows, that they are a dragon and a demon lord, it seems his soul has escaped his body…

To have been recognized while yet ignorant, this guy is seriously lucky.

Does it have anything to do with his 『Heroic Disposition』– that is, are his surroundings themselves affected?

Thinking of these things, I decided to ask of Masayuki.

「Ah, well, I did plan to disable the skill, but…

『You negotiated with the demon lord and decrease the difficulty of the dungeon… as expected of our hero!!!』

My comrades said, praising my name.

And, well, they are inside that dungeon, so let me say my thanks…」

Is what he said.

So his luck is not related to a skill but is rather his natural disposition.

I'm honestly surprised.

Having thus finished our self-introductions, we turned to the matter on the table.

Our sales are going well.

Myormiles is very happy.

The challengers drop out and challenge the labyrinth again and again.

They come buying our items again and again, so we easily service a thousand people a day.

Now, as per Masayuki's suggestion: drops.

We need to figure something out about monsters dropping items and unidentified equipment.

But, drops are a surprisingly difficult topic. Normally, monsters would drop raw materials or stones at most…

「Why is this necessary?」

Veldora asked.

The response,

「Huh? Well, there are those who don't naturally recover and would suffer a defeat as a result, right? So, I thought: wouldn't it be nice if monsters dropped potions? And, as for unidentified equipment: when they pick it up, they'd need to leave the labyrinth to have it appraised, right? And by providing such a service we could make a bit more money. We could also mix in some poison with those potions…」

I see.

Getting treasure from treasure chests and some trash from monsters, huh?

Unidentified, huh; that does excite me. I'd be very excited while having it appraised.

Maybe we'll also raise difficulty in parts where there are such drops.

And I bet there will be those who pack up full of trashy drops to sell back in town.

「I see. Well, that be as it may, shall we shift labyrinth around now?」

I ask. Overall, I'm rather satisfied with how things are going.

「Sounds good」

Ramiris said, like a know-it-all.

Hey, do you seriously understand what I just asked? I sent a glance at her, but she averted her eyes.

So she was just going with the flow. Crafty rascal.

That aside,

We all nodded, having come to a general consensus.

Having monsters swallow trash proved very easy, in fact.

Trainee and the Dryad helped with that.

After space magic to place trash in front of them the monsters just swallow it.

Monsters spawn randomly on the begining floor, so there's nothing we can do about that, but floors past 6 have monster rooms, so those we can prepare in advance.

By delivering magical energy via pipes we can control when a monster will spawn, and in front of them we can then drop an item.

Of course, some of the items will be held by trap-monsters, but there's nothing you can do about that.

Managing the spawning of all the monsters would be a pain, if not for just having them spawn in a single room.

We fill a room with monsters, distribute the times, and release the monsters.

Thus, we are able to quickly fill the dungeon with drops.

And thus our dungeon is nearing completion.

The 95th floor we made into a city.

For the elven women who clean, cook, and manage our inns.

They are a wonderful workforce, and I'll have them leave in that city.

Of course, not just the women, but also the men.

The treants and the dryads already took root there, building a city of trees.

And thus a beautiful town appeared amidst the floor.

A city of Fairies.

The elves will surely be calmer living among the trees.

Accordingly, they expressed their joy with gratitude. And immigrated their with hearts full of hope.

Of course, they are able to manage inns and bars by themselves.

There are a number of man-made inns on that floors, just as there are at other save points.

Managing it all is an elder treant.

Oh, and as there is a chance that treants spawn in this labyrinth, we decided to have them guide and support adventurers along.

Of course, they gladly accepted.

Thus we finished remodeling the labyrinth, and our workload decreased a level.

Seems like the time to refresh the floors came again.

By the time we finished the dungeon, someone had broken throughthe tenth floor.

According to the announcement, the guardian of the 10th floor, the Ogre Lord had appeared.

The town was rather festive

The group to have broke through that far was Hero Masayuki's group.

『Ma~sayuki, Ma~~sayuki!!』

They cheered.

Though his expression was a cramped smile, it must have appeared dazzling to the onlookers.

The Ogre Lord was a "B+" ranked monster, but clearly no foe for Masayuki's group.

In fact, his comrades are rather skilled, and able to escape even tough situations unscathed.

Ogre Lord drops items from the ogre series.

The drops this time were: ogre axe and oxe shin guard.

As part of a series, it's a rare item.

Weapon choice is random. Try your luck again if you didn't like it.

But just a look at this weapon made the adventurers' eyes change.

Up until now they had aimed at marginal profit but all of that changed now.

A boss appears once every hour and if he gets defeated one needs to wait another hour.

And when a boss gets defeated, a save point floor appears.

Once you cross beyond this floor, you can never return to this boss fight.

That's to prevent people from monopolizing the boss.

This boss drops an item box.

So you don't know what kind of gear you get before you open it. Regardless of the type, though, it will be part of the ogre series.

And as a "B+" ranked boss, it certainly can be defeated by a well-prepared team of six.

News of this quickly spread among all the adventurers.

Greatly increasing the number of challengers.

Just as planned.

By now, there is not a single person in the world who has not heard of Tempest, the city of the labyrinth.


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