BXBX NOVEL Chapter 67
“Please wait . ”
I heard a voice from behind and looked back to see the maid from the [Lower Layer]’s mansion .
No, she’s very similar but slightly different . The difference is a horn growing from the top of her head .
[It is a ryuujin . I have heard that there are many people who live together with dragons, too . ]
That is, if the father or the mother is a dragon, then the child will have dragon characteristics as well .
For now let’s confirm her status .
Irene Drakelord Maid
竜人 Lv . 38 25歳
Ryuujin Lv . 38 Age:25
Skills:
【Housework】★★★
Status Rises Indoors .
【 Blood of the Scorching Dragon】★★
Can reproduce the abilities of a dragon . However, the effect is deteriorated .
Drakelord, the same family name as Selva .
“Would you please leave the attack at that? I think that Selva-sama will also reflect on this painful experience . ”
“Why did she attack without any warning?”
Based on levels as well, I shouldn’t drop my guard against these opponents .
“Anyhow the reason for secluding ourselves within the dungeon’s [Management Layer] and rarely going out is that the conversations and such of this personage with the remaining people… No, the remaining people and dragons, were just awful . ”
Do they have trouble in society?
“She hasn’t exercised at all and only relied on her natural abilities as a dragon . She’s really hasn’t trained at all . ”
Is this hikikomori (shut-in) actually weak for a dragon?
“She also has a particular weakness to alcohol, when Master learns of it he will give her a severe scolding . ”
Well, that alcohol that was concentrated to the limit is closer to a disinfectant .
“The attack on the body’s insides before didn’t even have very much damage, how deplorable to get surprised and faint from that . ”
My trump card’s damage was nearly nothing as well? Then it’s seriously no good to use it in a pinch .
“Selva-sama . Please wake up already . ”
She began to crack a very thick whip that was 10 cm at its handle . It made a loud smack as it struck Selva’s face .
“I-it hurts . What? What is it? Geez, don’t be so quick to hurt me!”
“Please transform into human form without being half-asleep . ”
“I-I understand already . Geez, Irene will get angry soon if I don’t . ”
I’m interested in that whip that was able to easily damage Selva, so I checked it’s status .
Whip of Dragon Destruction
【Dragon Killing】★★
Able to pierce all of a dragon’s defenses .
It’s a Dragon Slayer . I haven’t heard of a Dragon Slayer in the form of a whip .
Afterwards, when I visit the dragons’ relatives I should get my hands on some Dragon Slayer items .
“If we don’t know where the weapons that can kill us are, wouldn’t you agree our safety would be compromised?”
It is certainly justifiable . It seems that currently the method to make 【Dragon Killing】 weapons was lost so those that exist are all that there is .
Surprisingly, it seems this country’s relationship with the dragons is in high enough regard in order to make deals for 【Dragon Killing】 weapons .
With a rustling sound, Selva shrinks and returns to the form of the sweet cute girl I saw at first .
Of course, as with convention she became naked when returning to human form . Because of that our lady started to pout and grumble .
“Truly, I am very sorry . ”
Irene-san bowed very deeply in apology causing Selva to bow despite her swelling bruise .
Irene-san shot Selva a glare causing her to fluster and to start bowing repeatedly .
“Originally, dragons don’t randomly attack people . We especially respect people who challenged the labyrinth . Forcing someone into marriage is not done . ”
Since the dungeon opened only 3 people have traversed all of it, and only I was a man that had a divine protection which they wanted to obtain and it resulted in them desperately hoping to invite me .
“Would you please accept a gift as an apology?”
We are intruders who forcefully broke through the dungeon but she wants to give us a gift as an apology?
“Because the dungeon invasion was desired by us . ”
Seems like it’s okay . (Darknari: They’re freakin’ mind readers, lol)
“Speaking of, you took all the layer [Guardians] as your subordinates, right? We have a contract with farms and workshops to purchase suitable replacement [Guardians] . ”
Why expressly tell me that they hold all control of the rules of the dungeon?
“While the dungeon’s pretense is searching for a suitable spouse for dragons, it’s just a pretext to enjoy ourselves . For such a reason, Hibiki, your novel method of capturing the dungeon was very enjoyable . ”
So, no problem . Or so I’m told .
If that’s the case, I decided to take the apology gift .
Incidentally, Irene-san is exactly like the mansion’s maid so that maid was modeled after her .
Naturally, the scene where I was frisking the body was seen too . I had a moment of shock when I heard that .
The [Shrine] can be seen from the plaza where we are at . There seems to be their aim .
It was about 10 min until we arrived at the shrine, then Irene unlocked the shrine’s gate .
“Please pick from among Selva-sama’s treasures in this warehouse . You should be able to find something you find pleasing . ”
My spirit perks up a little when hearing about a dragon’s treasure storehouse . Dragons in this universe seem to also have the habit of collecting shiny things .
“To open up my treasure storehouse to someone beside Irene, I-I’ve become a little nervous . ”
Selva doesn’t seem to have friends, either . Without minding her all the members entered the treasure storehouse .
“Ho, it’s quaint good . ”
“It is amazing . ”
“M-may I also enter?”
The treasure storehouse overflowed with various things .
Decorative weapons and armor .
Accessories that I don’t understand how to wear .
Gold and silver coins that were piled into mountains and were scattered around carelessly .
“How do you like it? My things are pretty good, right?”
Selva heard us and entered with a triumphant look . I simply ignored her while I kept searching .
I pay no mind to Selva’s voice behind me as she clings to Irene .
Everyone started choosing whatever they wanted .
I caught sight of a sword separated from the rest in the back of the treasure storehouse .
Checking it’s status .
Seiken (Holy Sword)
【Curse of Concealment】
The true power is hidden and sealed away .
There was a holy sword . Because of the curse I can’t tell what effect it would have .
“Oh, so you zeroed in on that sword? You have sharp eyes . That’s the [Holy Sword], which was used by one of the previous heroes or some warrior to possibly defeat, or maybe not, some kind of Demon King or something, I’ve heard . ”
I can’t understand that messed up explanation . I don’t even get if he was overthrown in the end .
Still since it’s cursed that means it must have come in contact with a fiend, right?
『YES』
[YES]
There was a sudden response in my head . I look around but Selva is only staring blankly in puzzlement .
“Eh, What?”
“Selva, did you say something just now?”
When she heard that Selva suddenly burst into tears and ran to Irene’s side .
“Irene~, Hibiki has not forgiven us yet . ”
“It’s alright, it’s alright, Hibiki-sama, I understand your anger but we apologized so please be a bit more nicer to Selva-sama . ”
“No, I just heard a voice besides Selva’s just now . ”
I look around the surroundings restlessly, but there is only Selva and Irene with me in the depths of the treasure storehouse .
“Is someone there?”
A word of denial rings in my head . I check my status to see if my skills have increased .
【Oracle】
You can ask god’s opinion with two choices .
【Fame】
Gives a status effect corresponding to your title .
The effect increases and decreases based on the recognition of others .
Titles:
Labyrinth Explorer
Hero of Welburg
Lord of Goblins
Disciple of Flame Whirlwind
Demon Killer
Black Magic User
Annihilation
Apparently, some time ago there were [Yes] or [No] revelations from god .
【Fame】 seems to strengthen my status when a title is attained from being more well-known .
Currently ‘Disciple of Flame Whirlwind’ and ‘Demon Killer’ are about as effective as ‘Labyrinth Explorer’ .
Will recognition by goblins also lead to an increase in my status?
The enhancements are…
All Status Rising:
Labyrinth Explorer
Hero of Welburg
Demon Killer
Annihilation
Goblin Morale Rising, Leadership Rising:
Lord of Goblins
Effect of Fire and Wind Magic Rising:
Disciple of Flame Whirlwind
Chance of an Abnormal State Against Opponents Rising:
Black Magic User
So what’s the bottom line?
Seems like if I fight in front of a lot of people my status will increase faster .
Well, that was a tangent, back to the [Holy Sword] .
I reach out to grab the scabbard and lift up the sword .
The [Cursed] state didn’t come undone, is it because I haven’t touched the sword?
I slowly reach towards the sword hilt .