Rescue

Receptionist-san went outside to the tent that was currently acting as a temporary branch office.

I released Rokuko from the absolute commands and prepared to dive into the dungeon. By that, I obvious mean preparing just for show.

At any rate, I have a map too. I am the dungeon master after all.

Well, will you rescue them?

I will. Otherwise I wont be able to come and go from the dungeon as I want, its a good thing those small fries went in first

It doesnt have enough fighting strength, so it wouldve been destroyed if some big shots suddenly showed up. The boss golem? Ill make it little by little, a super armored haniwa.

Furthermore, Uzoh and Muzoh are still safe. It looks like theyve already searched today and are taking a nap, so Ill draw up plans for the super armored haniwa.

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Well, its been ten days since Uzoh and Muzoh were confined. They havent been able to find a way out and have slowly stopped moving around as much. The DP were getting from them has lowered a bit because theyre weakening.

I brought Ichika with me into the dungeon.

Their stomachs were empty as well, so I brought some white bread as a present.

It was my dungeon, so it obviously didnt take that long to reach the test room.

Oooi, I came to help! You guys there~?

Uu what a-a rescuer? W-were here, were in here! The two of us, were still alive, please help!

Muzohs desperate voice came from the other side of the needle wall.

Well, I knew that from the map though. I also knew they were both alive because I could use the monitor.

Well Ichika how do you think we should open it?

Its kay to break it?

Yep, the needles blocking the way are very strong, but theyre going to open the moment I arrive. Its somewhat amusing.

Well Im going to smash it open with magic Alright, opening it nooow! Move away from the entraaance!

G-got it, were moving, please wait Weve moved, go for it!

He called back out from inside the room. I checked the map to confirm that they moved away. After that, I remembered [Fireball] that I learned from the scroll from before.

The chant for it is, Flame, become a ball and pierce my enemy. Such a language cheat!

Flame, become five balls and pierce my enemy[Fireball].

I noncommittally decided to make it five, but five fireballs really did appear and launch themselves at the needle wall.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! The fireballs hit the wall one after another Yep, guess that much isnt able to break the needle wall. I wonder if my magical power would be able to make a hundred or a thousand balls?

Looks like I can still shoot more. Lets change it up a bit on the next one.

Flame, burst and eeeh explode for the time being, [Fireball].

Fwoom. A ball of fire appeared and slowly moved to the wall.

Ahcrap. My magical power dropped a ton from that chant. It decreased so much that Im feeling cold.

Goshujin-sama, I think thiss dangerous. We should move away a bit yah?

Y-yeah.

I moved a bit away being pulled by Ichika and we waited for the ball of fire to hit the needle wall.

Kabooom! The moment it collided, an explosive sound blasted through the air as white light engulfed us.

However, the needle wall was alive and kicking.

O-okay, it didnt break! As expected of the needle wall, that wasnt dangerous to it rather, it actually wouldve been pretty strange if fireballs did anything to the iron. Dangit, thought Id be able to do something to it.

Cant be helped I guess, Ill just directly tamper with it so that it can be broken.

I shouldve just done this from the start. I used [Create Golem] on the needle wall, easily making some cracks It was already filled with my magical power before I even intentionally tried. I wonder if its because its a trap in my dungeon? Well, it was easy to alter.

But Im already tired from that [Fireball] from a bit ago. Lets leave the grand demolishing to Ichika.

Ichika, I made it fragile so do it showy.

Nn, got it. Leave it to me~

Ichika stood in front of the needle wall and brandished her carving knife golem Theres a water golem hidden in the center to absorb impacts and is made even more impact resistant by the three-layer structure of iron that covers the exterior of the sword. Its magic resistance has been improved (I think) as well, an experimental type blade golem. If it works lets name it the second generation.

Slash! ish?

Ichika attacked the wall with movements like she was using [Slash] while avoiding pincushioning herself on the needles with nimble movements. The needles were destroyed.

The needles that broke were thrown inside very showily as they made loud ringing sounds.

Uzoh and Muzoh didnt die from that right? Theyre safe right?

A fake slash huh. Though she normally had assistance by the [Slash] skill, it was being reproduced by the maid clothes golems assist function. Since it wasnt a skill, it might be lot weaker It looks like you can memorize skills even if you dont use a scroll, but you cant learn the real [Slash] and use a fake slash huh. I need to experiment on that.

Y-you saved us Oi, Uzoh, were getting rescued!

Yeah

Hmm, he couldnt stand properly on his feet by himself.

Ichika and I went into the test room. Then, the needle wall began to quietly restore itself.

O-oi! Wait! Dont come in!

Hmm? Why oops.

The needle wall restored itself behind Ichika and I, locking us in like a beasts mouth.

Seeing that, Muzohs face looked like it had drained of hope.

A-aah shit, why

Oi oi, this is a [Safety Zone] right? Why are you panicking so much?

We couldnt destroy that trap even though we used a magic sword on it. It was no good from the inside, its resistant to attacks to the point of being bizarre

Though I already know about what happened, Ill pretend to be surprised for now.

Oi oi, hold up. What happened to the magic sword?

Uzoh.

Here. This thing cracked.

I accepted the magic sword and took a look at it Yep, it definitely broke. It wasnt a golem anymore, just a ordinary [Broken Iron Sword]. Rather, it did well being able to break one of the needle traps needles.

Looks like it cant be used. It cant be helped, guess Ill use my magic sword Ichika, give them the bread we brought.

Ye~s, Goshujin-sama Here ya go~?

Ichika took out the bread and gave them each a share of it.

We brought plenty enough to eat so make sure you eat properly!

T-thanks. Right, did he say Ichika just now? O-oi, Uzoh. This bread, its white. Its the bread we ate at the hotel!

Are you an angel?

While Ichika was handing out the bread, I took the chance to approach the pedestal. I first tried inserting the broken blade golem.

Yep, no reaction after all. Looks like the pedestal doesnt recognize the blade golem in its current state.

While I snickered inwardly at being able to take in some valuable data, I inserted the blade golem I brought just now into the pedestal. Then the needle wall made a sound of metal sliding across metal as it perfectly withdrew itself.

Huh? W-what did you do?

You cant leave this room without inserting the magic sword back into the pedestal Moreover, I used the magic sword I brought since the broken magic sword didnt work.

Magic sword!? I-I see, so it was like that from the start dammit

Muzoh was getting seriously depressed. Lets make it so that even a more or less broken magic sword will open it if it gets stabbed back into the pedestal. Well, lets continue with some devilish words.

You need to reimburse me properly you know? One magic sword.

Right, everything up to here has been an act for these words! She said it: Please discuss the reward with those concerned. Since it was a rescue commission, I used the strategy of sacrificing a magic sword to draw out a lot more money.

Hows that, dreadful isnt it!? Tremble in fear as you live the rest of your life in debt!

Yeah, sorry, you had to use your valuable magic sword

Definitely. You helped to the point where you lost your magic sword, we will pay you back.

H-huh? Whats with that mutual agreement, oi.

It was a magic sword you know? Its pretty expensive you know?

Well definitely repay you even though itll probably take some time to pay back. I wonder if the guild would help?

I-I want a new magic sword if possible

Got it. In two years, no, well somehow do it in one year Weve lost a bit of confidence from this, but were still C-Rank adventurers, well manage it somehow.

These guys are crazy obedient.

Ah, how much is your rescue fee? If possible, wed appreciate it if you left us behind with enough money to take on another commission.

Eh, they want to pay me even more? What is this deliciousness Though, Ive already demanded a magic sword, demanding too much is just cruel. Alright, lets overcharge for now and lower it to see their reaction.

Eh, ah, ummm, lets seeeee t-two gold coins, I guess?

T-thats!

Ah, sorry. I guess one gold coin per person is too much after all? Alright, lets cut the price down now! I want to get as much as possible out of them, though!

Isnt it great thats so little!? Were saved!

Yeah, with Muzoh and I that makes four gold huh? Well pay it when we return to Sia.

Eeeeeeh?