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I Got a New Skill Every Time I Was Exiled, and After 100 Different Worlds, I Was Unmatched (Web Novel) - Chapter 321: Outcomes Speak of Achievements, Process Measures Sincerity
Chapter 321: Outcomes Speak of Achievements, Process Measures Sincerity
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And so, after brilliantly defeating the boss, I rather easily succeeded in obtaining the object I was after. Now all that’s left was to return to Tia and the others, but…“Ah, so it won’t open after all?”
I had thought that the sealed door, which remained closed as usual, might open once I defeated the boss and obtained the dungeon core. It seemed that there was no choice but to use [Mirage Shift] again to pass through.
Having no other option, I decided to kill time on the spot. Reflecting on the recent battle and swinging my sword, approximately five hours passed when suddenly the surroundings began to darken. In a hurry, I took out a lantern from [Stranger Box] and found that it seemed the torches had burned out.
“Whoa, seriously?”
Probably because I had obtained the dungeon core, the torches that had been burning without ever going out due to magical power had returned to following the normal laws. In other words, from the moment I defeated the shrouded monster and obtained the core, this place had likely degenerated from a dungeon into a mere ruin… Monsters wouldn’t resurrect, and traps and treasure chests wouldn’t revive. It had become a regular structure.
With that in mind, the [Sealed Door] could now possibly be broken as it had turned into a simple stone door, but…
“…No, that won’t do.”
I could think of several ways to break it, but the absence of magical protection meant that a strong impact might cause the ruins to collapse. Since I had no enemies around and no shortage of food or drink, there was no reason to take unnecessary risks when I could surely leave after waiting a day.
So with that said, I continued to kill time as usual. I ate the food that I had taken out from [Stranger Box] drank water, relieved myself in a corner of the room, and wrapped myself in a camping coat… Then, when I felt that [Mirage Shift] was ready to be used again, I used it to pass through the door without any issue. Shortly ahead, I could see the figures of Tia, Nico, and the others.
“Hey, everyone! I’m back!”
“Ed! Welcome back!”
I turned off my ability right away and raised my hand to call out, and Tia greeted me with a carefree smile. Following her, Nico ran over.
“Ed-san! I’m glad you’re okay!”
“Yeah, of course. Didn’t you hear from Tia?”
“I heard, but I was still worried! After all, you just disappeared in front of me… It only looked like you suddenly came out from the direction of a door that should have been closed.”
“…That makes sense. Well, anyway, I’m fine. Thanks.”
I playfully ruffled Nico’s hair, and he accepted it with a troubled yet ticklish expression. Then, Kanan and Arielle approached us to talk as well.
“Well done, Ed-san. We’re glad you’re safe.”
“So? What was on the other side of the door? The dungeon’s lights went out, so you secured the core, right?”
“Of course. There was a monster like a white cloth on the other side of the door. It was rather strong, but when I defeated it, this came out…”
I said, taking a pale blue gem that I had already moved to [Stranger Box] from the bag at my waist. Kanan leaned close and stared intently at it.
“How about it, Kanan?”
“Yes, it’s definitely the real thing.”
Nico’s question was answered by Kanan, and I involuntarily gave a wry smile.
“Hey, hey, did you think I’d switch it?”
“Just to be sure. Or would you rather blindly believe?”
“Hahaha, indeed, I wouldn’t like that.”
If there’s nothing to be guilty about, it’s better to be thoroughly doubted and examined in front of your eyes. That way, there is no chance of being accused later on of having switched it for a fake.
“So, is this the magical tool that the Yuusha-sama wants…? Anyway, this is the dungeon core of this ruin. Here, don’t lose it.”
“Ah, thank you!”
I placed the dungeon core in Nico’s small hand, but Kanan quickly snatched it from the side.
“Kanan!? What are you–“
“Wait, Nico. Hey, why did you cooperate with us in the end? What’s your purpose?”
“Kanan! Speaking like that to Ed-san, who was kind to us…”
“Quiet, Arielle. Nothing in this world comes free. I don’t believe in gratuitous cooperation. I have no intention of signing a blank check before receiving it.”
“What’s that? Quite late, isn’t it? Isn’t that something you should have confirmed from the start?”
With a sly grin, I looked on as Kanan glared at me intently.
“I never thought you’d really be able to break through the ‘Sealed Door’ without the Yellow Orb. There was a possibility of getting involved in some weird crime or being cleverly used and only having the Dungeon Core taken away, so I didn’t dare to get too involved. But you definitely got your hands on the real Dungeon Core. What do you intend to demand from us… from the heroes?”
“Heh heh, then let me tell you. Our goal… our demand is indeed to use the power of the heroes.”
“What!? As I thought――”
“Yes! We want to use the power of the heroes to defeat the Demon King!”
“Suspicious… wait, what?”
With exaggerated gestures, I declared with a triumphant look, and Kanan stopped in her tracks. But I continued to speak without minding her reaction.
“Our goal is to defeat the Demon King as well. We’ve been honing our skills and making various efforts, but… you know, the final key is the hero, right? So we thought we’d ask you to defeat the Demon King with us.”
“Wow, our goals are the same! I’m so happy!”
“Yes, indeed. Our meeting must have been guided by the gods.”
“Eh, wait… r-really?”
“Yes, it’s true. Right, Tia?”
“Of course. Let’s defeat the Demon King together.”
“…W-why didn’t you say so from the beginning!”
“Well, if someone you don’t know suddenly says ‘Let me join you,’ it would be a problem, right? So I was thinking about how to create an opportunity to show our abilities, and when we came across you guys in trouble, I thought it was a good chance and took advantage of it. So, what do you think? Are we accepted into the ‘Hero Party’?”
“Of course! I talked to Tia-san a lot yesterday and saw a bit of her abilities, and if Ed-san is amazing enough to get a Dungeon Core, I welcome you both with open arms!”
“I also welcome you, of course. The Hero is still young, and both Kanan and I are women, so it’s helpful to have a reliable man around.”
“Ugh… W-well, if you’re with that girl, you won’t do anything indecent to us…”
“Don’t even think about that. You shouldn’t think about naughty things, Ed.”
“I’m not thinking about it! Geez… Here, give it back.”
“What!?”
Ignoring the smirking Tia, I took back the Dungeon Core from Kanan and placed it in Nico’s hand. Then, I placed my hand over hers as if to envelop it.
“Let’s work together, Nico!”
“Yes! I look forward to working with you, Ed-san! Tia-san!”
“Ah, me too! Fufu, I’ll be in your care.”
“Let’s do our best together”
“What the heck, I’m the only one being cautious and looking stupid… I look forward to working with you.”
With my hand on top, Tia’s and Arielle’s hands joined in, and finally, Kanan, looking slightly pouty, placed her hand on top while looking away… And thus, we succeeded in officially becoming members of the “Hero’s Party.”
