Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: Initiation
Sana was attacked by the Emblem Squad, she made a deal with the Princess's great-great-grandmother, and there were events piled up one after another.
I am taking care of Tetsuo, who supposedly came from another world, doing all sorts of things for him, but of course, it is not for free.
If we use his abilities, we can easily break through Floor 7, where we have been stuck.
We just need to have his partner, Shazam, take us to the entrance that is 100 meters high.
Once we get up, it will be our turn.
If we lower a rope or a rope ladder, anyone can climb up.
If Yuuki casts the Fix magic beforehand, which he had, we probably won't get absorbed by the dungeon either.
Through the deal with the Yaegashi Group, I also asked for Tetsuo's National Card.
Since it has been made, we head straight for the dungeon.
I tried to challenge Status Open again, but apparently, he still could not get a status screen.
I return to the hotel with a foreigner I met along the way.
He seems to be a famous streamer from abroad.
Since he is staying at the same hotel as us, he came back with us.
When we arrive at the hotel――a guest in a black suit.
Not for me, but a guest for Tetsuo.
"OH~!"
At the appearance of the busty beauty, the blonde man who came back with us is happy.
While he was talking to Tetsuo, it seems he became a believer of God―― Izal.
I thought it would be difficult to become a believer of another god since religion permeates foreign cultures and daily life, but apparently, that is not the case.
Rather than that, it is the woman before my eyes.
Her black hair is a deep, glossy black, flowing down to her shoulders while reflecting light beautifully.
Her bangs are long, covering one eye, while the visible eye emits a sharp yet bewitching glow.
Her skin is white and smooth, making the contrast with her black hair stand out.
The black suit fits her body perfectly, and she has unbuttoned a few buttons at the chest to highlight her abundant curves.
Her age――maybe around thirty?
The mini skirt is tight and short, making her thighs dazzling.
This black suit looks similar to the Emblem Squad's, but they all wore pants styles.
Well, since there are battles, skirts might cause trouble sometimes.
The fact that this woman is wearing a skirt means――she is probably in a position where she does not fight?
Tetsuo approaches the woman.
"I am Tetsuo. Is there something you need? Unfortunately, it seems we are not acquaintances."
"I am Sanjo, the Section Chief of the department to which the Emblem Squad belongs."
She bowed deeply.
Unlike the low-ranking thugs who attacked us suddenly, she seems to know her manners.
"Again, the Emblem Squad? Didn't we decide not to touch the girls in this hotel? I heard that?"
"It is not about Hasegawa Sana."
"Hm? Then what is it?"
"……I heard from my subordinates that you can enhance our abilities……"
"Oh, that matter."
When the Emblem Squad attacked us at the hotel, Tetsuo said that.
That he could nurture the Holy Engraving.
"Is that true?"
"It is true. If you are part of the Emblem Squad, you must have a Holy Engraving somewhere on your body, right?"
Tetsuo is looking at the woman's body as if licking it.
"Holy Engraving?"
"It is a black pattern."
"Oh, I have one."
She seems to be acting shy for some reason.
Is there some reason?
"If we can nurture the Holy Engraving, we can use even bigger power――so? What is the purpose of knowing that?"
"……C-can I use it too?"
"So, you want to nurture the Holy Engraving?"
"Y-yes."
I see, she came to confirm that after hearing his report.
"I apologize for interrupting, but I thought the Emblem Squad members were more amazing. If they can only use their power outside the Special District, I don't think they can stand up to high-level adventurers……"
"That is correct."
She looks down at my words――she seems to grasp the current situation, at least.
"Haa~, I see. To fight against more vicious criminals who were once adventurers, enhancing abilities is essential……"
"That is correct."
"If so, just dive into the dungeon and become high-level."
I let them hear my opinion as an adventurer, at least.
"We are conducting such training, but……"
"You have the Emblem Squad's work to do, so you can't spare much time, can you?"
It is as Tetsuo said.
"That is exactly right."
"So――you want to borrow my power quickly."
"Yes."
She came because she cannot use her subordinates as test subjects.
Or maybe there is more to it……
"Hahaha! I understand. Well, we can't do it here, so let's go to my room."
"Y-yes."
Tetsuo puts his hand around the woman's waist.
It is exactly like an old man dragging a subordinate to a love hotel.
Well, even if it is a trap, he should be able to dodge it easily.
――I thought so, but the fact that she has a Holy Engraving means she is a believer of Izal, the God.
Does that mean she cannot go against Tetsuo?
If so, no need to worry.
"Well then!"
"Yeah See you again"
The blonde man is staying in a normal room, so we part ways here.
We proceed down the corridor where only authorized personnel are allowed and take the elevator.
We arrive at the floor where our rooms are.
"Alright, no one is here. Let's check the Holy Engraving."
When we step out into the corridor, Tetsuo starts saying something.
"Here? Well, only residents of the special rooms and employees pass through here……"
"Wahaha――alright! Now, lower your panties and lift your skirt."
"Eh?! Eh?! T-the hands are moving on their own……"
It is the same as the Emblem Squad members who came here before.
She lowered her panties properly and lifted her skirt.
I see, with a pants style, you cannot see this sight――or rather, I cannot explain this scene if the Princess or Sana saw it.
"Alright, turn your butt towards me."
"N-no……"
――Even though she says that, she is turning her butt towards Tetsuo.
Well, she probably cannot go against him.
He is spreading something out and checking it.
"Ku ku ku……as I thought."
What is as he thought?
This confirms that she has a Holy Engraving――even though she is in this situation, the woman seems to receive the secret ritual performed by Tetsuo.
When the female believer who appeared before Tetsuo touched the Holy Engraving, the pattern grew.
According to him, there is a more efficient method……
We arrived in front of my room, so I part ways with them.
The woman and Tetsuo disappear into his room.
Looking at this scene alone――it does not look like the Apostle's secret ritual at all, only like an old man having an affair with a female subordinate.
Well, whatever.
It has nothing to do with me, an adventurer, but what happens if the Holy Engraving grows?――I am a little interested in that.
――I returned to the room.
The Princess was lying on the sofa with her thighs exposed, reading a tablet.
Her tight thighs are dazzling, making me want to touch them.
"I went to the dungeon with Tetsuo again, but it was no good as expected."
"I see. But I think that ability alone gives you power comparable to high-level adventurers……"
Kaorulko brought out coffee.
"That's right. But what about durability? Is it enhanced by God's power or something? I'll ask next time."
"I was surprised that there was a factor to awaken such abilities other than the dungeon."
"I don't like that man. He looks like an enemy to women no matter how you look at him."
"Hahaha, well, that's true."
She is always reading a tablet, but what is she reading?
I know she is reading Dungeon News.
Curious, I asked her.
"A novel."
"Do you have a favorite novelist?"
"……Shinohara Konomi-sensei……"
"Heh~, I thought she was quite old."
"Yeah……it's lonely that there are no new works recently."
"Huh? I saw some news that she has connections with the Yaegashi Group or something……"
Kaorulko explained.
"Konomi-sensei's mother is Shinohara Hikaruko-sensei, a Nittagawa Prize-winning author."
"Oh, I know, I know. She is a super famous teacher."
"Actually, Hikaruko-sensei and my great-great-grandmother were friends."
"I see."
"Konomi-sensei's granddaughter and Sakurako-sama's mother were also friends, and their families have been close."
"Heh~, Konomi-sensei doesn't have children, right?"
"Yes, the teacher is single."
"Did she not undergo life extension?"
If she has connections with the Yaegashi Group, it should be an option.
They might do it at a friend's price.
"It seems she doesn't do it based on her beliefs."
"Well, there are people like that~"
It is the natural law to grow old and die naturally, and going against it is wrong――or something like that.
Maybe people who feel they have completed their lives do not want to live longer.
――A few days later, after the Emblem Squad Section Chief came to Tetsuo.
I heard from him in the hallway in front of the room.
It seems the Holy Engraving level up was successful.
Whether she powers up immediately depends on herself.
Before that, it seems she needs faith in the God.
"Until now, you used power without knowing the name of the God who gave it, so if you pray properly, you will get some benefit."
"But you have to pray sincerely, right?"
"That's right."
"Still, even if you might be able to enhance your own power, clinging to something that smells like the occult……"
"It's not the occult……well, it was more like clinging to a straw."
"To prepare for vicious adventurers' crimes?"
Tetsuo made a face like, "No, not exactly."
"Well, that is also part of it……"
"Eh? What else is there?"
"You know, since you are the one in charge, you didn't want to be looked down upon by your subordinates, it seems."
"Haa~――I see."
Such active units are probably extreme meritocracies, and if the person in charge does not have corresponding power, there will be problems with command――is that what it means?
"I had fun, so I don't care, hehe."
He has a lecherous face.
So, special rituals are indeed like that?
It seems more like a suspicious religion……but it seems he has been doing this all along, so it must be God-approved.
While talking to Tetsuo, footsteps echoed in the hallway.
Looking at the face coming around the corner――Kirara was at the front.
Behind her were Ema from the same guild, Ichiro and Aoi-chan, who were being taken care of by Kirara.
Those two have joined Sana's guild and are diving into the dungeon.
Tetsuo could not become an adventurer, and anyway, he has no interest at all, so it cannot be helped.
Sana, who has leveled up quite a bit, apparently is not diving with us.
The level difference is too great.
"Oh! Daisuke-san, Chees!"
This guy is the same as ever.
Ema and Aoi also bowed.
"Kirara, good work."
"Kirara-san, I am sorry for troubling you with our young ones."
"……Since you couldn't become an adventurer, it can't be helped, right?"
"Hahaha, I am ashamed."
She says that, but her face shows she does not think so at all.
"Don't bring young kids to the Special District like that."
"I had no interest in being an adventurer at all, and they just followed me on their own. Besides, I already got the National Card, so they don't matter to me anymore."
"Big Brother, that's not right!"
"I am saying! I will finish the job from the God quickly and return to my hometown!"
"Haa……"
Kirara sighed at Tetsuo's words.
She does not seem to believe what he is saying and thinks he is a painful old man.
Well, that is a normal reaction.
It is harder to make her believe it.
I felt from the beginning that this man is different――but.
While talking in the hallway, my phone rings.
Looking at it――it was Quadrifoglio.
"Oh?! It seems the movie release has been decided."
It seems it will be released nationwide, not just with my money, but with the Yaegashi Group as a sponsor.
Originally, I intended to release it only on my channel as a hobby movie.
"Movie?"
Tetsuo looks puzzled at my words.
"I paid for it and had real adventurers fight to make a movie."
"What is that? That is too eccentric."
"Hahaha! But it was fun."
It is like the school culture festival vibe.
Young people these days haven't had that for the last 10 years, so they might not get it.
If I can recover the production costs, I want to make an anime next.
With money, you can do anything.
Dreams expand.
"I wanted to be in it too……"
Kirara is pouting.
Now that I think about it, she said she wanted to be in it when the idea was first brought up.
I am sorry, but Eito is more beautiful than Kirara――even though she is a man.
If I have to choose someone to put in, it is definitely better to put Sana in.
She has big breasts too……cough cough.
――A few days later, the completed movie was released.
It had enough buzz, and the box office performance seems to be quite good.
Since the protagonist Iroha was set to have a rough and taciturn personality, the amateur acting was well hidden.
Well, since it is amateur acting, it is unavoidable that some parts are not great, but the action is top-notch.
A powerful battle scene unfolds filling the entire screen.
The buzz is about Kaorulko's intense immersion as the Demon General and Eito's cross-dressing appeal.
The buzz brings more buzz, and the audience numbers are steadily increasing.
I think it is a work that can be enjoyed sufficiently as entertainment.
At least it is not at the "Give me my money back!" level.
Originally, the sponsor was just me, so there were no extra interferences, and the director's skills were fully displayed, wasn't it?
If this were a normal movie, there would be multiple sponsors, requests from various committees, and extra noise would increase accordingly.
In that case, the director might not be able to do what they want to do.
It seems the production costs will be recovered easily.
After the screening in theaters, streaming will begin.
Then, users watching overseas will increase, and further income can be expected.
The reputation of the director who made the movie is also excellent.
She will likely be active from now on.
Since it sold well and has a good reputation――a proposal for Part 2 has already come from the advertising agency.
Not to me, but to the director and the Yaegashi Group.
Since a movie industry executive or something came to the hotel and applied pressure-like force to me, they did not come to me.
Technically, I hold the copyright, so nothing should be done without my permission.
It seems they have also come to Iroha and Eito, but they are not movie stars, they are adventurers.
If they retire, there might be a life as an action star, but they are not that old yet.
They probably do not intend that either.
Eito, who suddenly became popular, seems to be getting a bit carried away, but the movie and entertainment worlds are places where demons and monsters run rampant.
I do not think it is as glamorous as it looks.
This time, I made Iroha act in the movie due to my selfishness, but there will not be a next time.
I also want to make an anime if there is a next time.
――Around the time the movie matter settled, I invited Tetsuo to my room.
"Actually, I have a favor to ask."
"I have been helped by Daisuke, so say anything."
I tell him about Dungeon Floor 7.
"Haa~――Shazam can clear that 100-meter high entrance, right?"
"That's right. I want to ask you to do that. Once we clear it, I think we can manage somehow."
"Sure."
"We will handle the monsters along the way ourselves."
"Well, I could defeat them, but since I am not an adventurer, I won't get experience points, hahaha."
"That's right. I think materials can be sold outside……"
"No need, no need! I got money from the Yaegashi Group."
"Is that matter settled too?"
"Yes."
I sold magical items to the group.
In exchange, I was supposed to receive gold and silver bullion and an emerald dragon gemstone.
"I won't ask about the amount."
"Well, it is certainly a large sum――but how much can that dragon stone sell for?"
"What about the plan to spread cutting technology from this world?"
"I have gathered materials and books with usable knowledge. Since our city needs money to gain independence from the Empire, there is no shortage of things that can make money."
"Independence!?"
According to Tetsuo, the city where he lives is inhabited by the royal family of a fallen nation and has autonomy.
"The city has gates, so it is a sufficiently powerful trading material……"
"Gates are――connected to other worlds, and all sorts of things fall from them……"
Cities with gates are thriving as a sort of mine.
"Yes, that's it."
"If it is that amazing, I feel like that Empire would attack and take it immediately……"
"I have connections with the Empire's nobles and royalty."
"Amazing."
"Besides, if the Empire invades, I will erase the gate."
"Eh?! Can Tetsuo do that?"
"Well, Izal, the God, made the current gate."
Once, another God created the gate, and it was in a different city, but Tetsuo seems to have destroyed it.
"Destroying a God……can you do that?"
"Because I am God's representative――the Apostle."
As a result of destroying that God, believers of Izal increased.
"According to Tetsuo, when believers increase, the God's power increases, right?"
"I used that power to have him make a new gate."
"So, if Izal's believers increase in Japan, that gate will appear……?"
"Or maybe it will be a dungeon."
He is probably trying to do the same thing with this world's dungeons.
"But……"
The world stopped, and after the dungeon appeared, the world became completely dependent on that system.
If the dungeon disappears here, will the world stop again?
I told him this doubt.
"That is where Izal's believers come in."
"Izal's?"
"Yes, if the dungeon disappears, the power derived from the dungeon will vanish, but Izal's believers can still use magic――so, what does that mean?"
"I see――more believers will increase in search of magic."
That is right.
If there is magic, a supernatural phenomenon, right before your eyes, many people will believe in the God.
A God you don't know exists versus a God right before your eyes.
Better a nearby loan shark than a distant relative.
In this era, loan sharks don't work, though.
"If that happens, a magic culture like another world might bloom centered in Japan."
Tetsuo crosses his arms and nods yes, yes.
"Will this become a sword and magic fantasy world?"
"No, if the dungeons disappear, firearms will also become usable, so it might be a world of modern weapons vs magic weapons."
"That's hot!"
With that conversation, a small doubt floated in my mind.
"Are there strategic weapons like that in another world's magic?"
"Research is being done, but――in terms of danger, Shazam is quite dangerous……"
"Eh? Is that so?"
"Yes."
Well, I won't ask in detail.
Anyway, it seems Tetsuo will help us clear the dungeon.
After that, we held a meeting to dive into the dungeon with him.
――A few days after the joint attack with Tetsuo was decided.
With the advance finally progressing, the Princess is full of energy.
While shopping and putting supplies into the Item Box, Iroha and Sana came.
"Hey! I heard you are attacking the deep layers of the dungeon!"
"That's unfair!"
"What?! Who told you?!"
The Princess looks at me, but she said she would do it alone, so I told no one.
Of course, not even Sana.
"I knew it!"
"Iroha-san, as I suspected, wasn't it?"
"You guys are trying to sneak ahead~"
It seems the Princess fell for the trap, even though she was set up.
Sana saw me rushing around shopping and figured it out.
Women's intuition, I guess.
"Hey, let us join too!"
"Guu guu……"
The Princess, Iroha, and Sana are glaring at each other.
This is not going to end with anyone backing down……
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