Chapter 236: Standing Out

Translated by Zzonkedd

Edited by Gumihou

We had to line up for the dungeon.

[6] I dont mind lining up for things. In fact, I believe that the ability to line up quietly and wait for your turn is a mark of a civilized society.

However, it gets annoying when people in the line with nothing better to do began to gossip.

[6] Loudly.

Hey, isnt that Elland? The Guild Master of Doran?

OMG! Its former S Ranker Elland!

And that Adventurer next to him, the one with the familiars. Isnt he the guy in the rumours lately?

Why IS Dorans Guild Master here?

Thats Mukouda, right? [5]

Everyone was whispering, but they might as well be screaming their heads off since I can hear them. I dont want to stand out! My poor heart cant take it! Its bad enough with Fer and Dora-chan, but now Im stuck with a flashy looking elf next to me! [5]

Ignore, ignore, just ignore them. Lalala, I cant hear you! [5]

I tried to focus my attention on other things instead.

The entrance of Averings dungeon was similar to Dorans. It was just outside the city walls with a bunch of merchants stalls lining up along the street. All ready to sell whatever an Adventurer would need for a dungeon dive.

Theres also a sturdy looking stall by the dungeon entrance. It looked like a satellite office of the Adventurers Guild. Well, I guess it makes sense to have someone from the Guild nearby at all times for whatever reason.

Its kind of similar to Dorans dungeon.

Entrances to publicly maintained dungeons are often set up this way, Elland-san explained. Theres another dungeon city in this country with a similar setup.

I see, I guess its efficient for money-making if nothing else eeeh? I squinted my eyes. Arent those-

Doran Citys fried potatoes! Get your delicious and fluffy fried potatoes here!

Hey, I showed that merchant how to make those fried potatoes. Huh, to think hes already set up a stall here. Hes really efficient.

Its still very popular in Doran. Children love it and its perfect as a beer snack too. I do like to enjoy my ale with a couple of plates of hot potatoes~

Oh, so Elland-san likes them too? Well, theyre really addictive. In fact, Im starting to crave some too [5]

Speaking of which, youre sure we have enough food?

Yes, Ive already spent quite a lot of time preparing it. Its all inside my [Item Box]. Ive made enough to cover Elland-sans share too. [5]

Please dont let me starve while surrounded by the Undead Army. I really dont want to join their ranks.

Hahaha, Elland-san really knows how to joke. Dont worry, that wont happen. It will never happen as long as I have the [Net Super]. I just have to make sure to keep it out of Elland-sans sight.

[6] Truly?

Of course! Im used to preparing vast quantities of food ever since I started travelling with Fer and the rest. It hasnt happened yet, but I get the feeling that I would be beaten up by Fer and the others if I serve crappy or inadequate food.

If you say so, I shall have to trust you with the food situation, Elland-san still looked a little pensive but he still trusted me in the end. As an S Ranker, he should know that running out of food is one of the unspoken issues faced by people new to dungeon challenges.

By the way, has Elland-san challenged this particular dungeon before?

Yes, but only down to the 17th floor.

Ah, so youre one of those parties hated by Nadia-san

To avoid the 18th Undead Floor?

Yes, the Undead could be a real problem. We made the decision as a party and decided not to push further.

[4] I see, well, its better to be safe than sorry. Still, are Undead really that difficult even for S Rankers?

Obviously, since theyre resistant to physical and magical attacks. The only thing we could do is avoid them and try to get to the next floor as quickly as we can, which could be a pain. Moreover, if were surrounded by Undead [3] Elland-sans face twisted with disgust.

Ugh, I dont think I can survive if I was alone in that kind of situation.

Theres a church where you can get a Holy Seal engraved on your weapons, but honestly its quite terrible.

I heard, isnt it the one where you can only use it for 10 times before it disappears? I said knowledgeably.

Yes, its ridiculously expensive too, suddenly, a gleeful smile appeared on his face. However, since Im with you. Im sure well make it to the last level.

Ahahaha its kind of hard to live up to that kind of expectations Nevertheless, I do have that Item given to me by Vulcan-sama and Hephaestus-sama. [1] I should try it out at the 9th Undead Floor.

Oh, look. Its our turn next. Im looking forward to a dungeon challenge after all this time. Moreover, I get to be with Dora-chan mufufufufufufufu

I cringed. Elland-san, youre being kind of creepy

Anyway, were finally going to challenge the Avering dungeon. I eyed the yawning gates and wondered:

Should I really go in?

[Gumihou: You have no choice, mufufufufufu]

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