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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 336: Proving the True Identity That No One Knows Is Difficult.
Chapter 336: Proving the True Identity That No One Knows Is Difficult.
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“Wow!”Tia exclaimed, looking around with curiosity. Hehe, I can totally understand that feeling. After all, I had a similar reaction the first time I saw this view.
Sinking from the water’s surface, roughly 1000 meters, we had arrived at the upper part of a large underwater city.
“We’ve arrived, Gyo. This is the town of Tulai where I live.”
“It’s a big town, isn’t it? And it has such peculiar shapes and tall buildings.”
“Well, it’s because we’re underwater,” I replied to Tia’s question. It seemed that this place wasn’t exactly at the bottom of the water, and although the ground spread out quite extensively, it wasn’t as flat as the surface.
That’s why metal poles extended from the ground, avoiding irregularities, and buildings made of stone-like materials were built on top of them. However, their shapes were round or slender, and they seemed like they would collapse in seconds on the surface, but here, underwater, proper buoyancy prevented the buildings from falling. People living here could swim up and down, so the design philosophy was fundamentally different from the surface.
“Even though we’ve dived so deep, it’s so bright around here, and our bodies don’t feel constrained at all. I might forget that this is underwater. These magical tools are amazing.”
“Is that so, Gyo? It’s normal for us, so I don’t really understand.”
“Hahaha, I guess regular folks like Ginta wouldn’t get it.”
For us who could live normally on the surface, having these magical tools felt like equipping fish with devices to breathe on land. Even if what was provided as a function of the magical tools was something one could do naturally, there was no room to feel a change.
That’s why these magical tools, which might be just junk to Ginta and the others, were a remarkable technological achievement for us.
“Also, how can we communicate normally like this? I wonder how these magical tools work. Hey, Ginta, can I really have this?”
“I don’t mind, Gyo. It’s true that even if you want it and search for it, you won’t find it. But on the other hand, no one wants it, so even if you sell it, it won’t fetch much money. To be honest, it’s just something I’d toss into the junk box if you returned it.”
“Then that’s okay. Thanks, Ginta…. As a thank-you, I’ll treat you to Gyoran Do’s parfait.”
“GYOGYO!? Are you sure, Gyo!?”
“Of course. I want to try it too… But before that, we need to figure out what to do about money.”
Saying that, Tia took out a gold coin from her waist pouch. It was a small accessory pouch that came with the swimsuit, and when you closed the lid, it became completely waterproof. However, since the place to open the lid was underwater in the first place, it seemed that this feature would never be useful in this world.
“I’ll confirm one more time, but we can’t use this as it is, right?”
“That’s right, Gyo. Since it’s different in shape from the money we use, I think the people at the shops would be in trouble if you gave it to them.”
In response to Tia’s question, Ginta also took out a coin. The coin was white and had a shell carving, clearly different from the money we used.
Yes, just like words, it was a common currency in most of the world, but it was different in the underwater world. Well, the value of metal was completely different here, so it was natural.
“So, we still need to procure some money… What do you think, Ed?”
“Yeah, you’re right. We could sell some valuable gems, but… we could also sell the money as is.”
“Huh? Sell money as it is? What do you mean?”
Tia tilted her head in confusion, and I smiled slyly, shifting my gaze to Ginta.
“That’s exactly what it means, Ginta. Our coins are the legendary ‘Hill People, Eltartan’ currency, right? So, as a treasure hunter like you, don’t you have an idea where we can exchange these?”
“Huh!? You’re right, Gyo! I’ll go to the shop I always go to! They also buy relics, Gyo!”
“Hey, don’t rush so much! Geez. Let’s go, Tia.”
“Okay.”
Ginta swam towards the town energetically, and I and Tia followed.. After swimming through the town, enjoying the peculiar sensation, we arrived at a place where six metal pillars were arranged to intersect on a slightly stepped ground. On top of this structure were upside-down pots that resembled buildings.
As Tia marveled at the extraordinary architecture not seen on the surface, Ginta casually opened its door and called out, “Hello! It’s me, Gyo!”
“Welcome… Wait, what, Ginta? Did you pick up more junk again?”
The energetic greeting from Ginta was met by a woman quite different from Ginta in appearance. While Ginta’s entire body was covered in scales, this woman had brown skin covered with glossy membranes. Moreover, instead of hair, her round face had tentacles that extended, and the slightly swollen tips of those tentacles emitted a faint glow.
“Come on gyo, Auntie! I always bring treasures, you know? But this time, I’ve got something really amazing, Gyo!”
“Yeah, yeah, what is it… Oh? Who are these two behind you?”
At that moment, the woman’s gaze shifted to us, who were standing behind Ginta. Her eyes widened for a moment, and then her tentacle’s glow seemed to intensify slightly.
“I’ve never seen these faces before. Are they from a different town?”
“Yes, we are—”
“Prepare to be amazed, Gyo! These two are none other than the legendary ‘Hill People, Eltartan’!”
Interrupting Tia’s words, Ginta exclaimed with exaggerated gestures. However, the woman listened to this with a slightly annoyed expression and let out a short breath.
“Well, that’s impressive. But what’s the truth?”
“Gyooh!? Why won’t you believe us, Gyo? These two really are the ‘Hill People, Eltartan’!”
“Even if you say that, I’ve never seen the ‘Hill People, Eltartan’ before. Certainly, they have an unusual appearance, but aren’t ‘Hill People,Eltartan’ supposed to only live on the surface? So being here means they’re just regular humans, right?”
“That’s because I gave them a relic that allows them to live underwater, Gyo! All right, Ed, take off the magical tool I gave you, and show them how you can float here!”
“Don’t be ridiculous, you idiot! We’ll drown!”
While it was fine to put away the brooch attached to the swimsuit in the bag, if I took it off completely in a place 1,000 meters deep like this, I would drown in an instant.
In more critical situations, I might consider listening to Ginta’s request at the risk of my life, but I wasn’t going to prepare for death for such a foolish reason. I delivered a chop to Ginta’s head, who had come closer, and with a friendly smile, I addressed the woman.
“Gyoh! Ouch that hurts gyo…”
“ Sorry for the disturbance. Actually, we have something we’d like you to take a look at… It’s this.”
“Hmm? Is this… a metal coin? It’s in quite good condition, but where did you find it?”
“Well, that’s a secret. But if you’re willing to buy it nicely, I might have other things to show you.”
“Oh?”
Upon my proposal, the woman’s business-like expression emerged. Her tentacle tips sparkled mysteriously, and she pressed a tube-like object to her eye while examining the gold coin I presented.
“This coin has a slight chip at the edge, huh? Coin collectors can be quite picky about these details…”
“Hahaha, this is an ancient relic… I think it adds character, don’t you think? Besides, if I showed you a perfect one, you might think it’s a fake, right?”
“Heh, you’ve got a point there. So…”
“Wow, both of you look really sketchy…”
“Gyooh! How can I, how can I make you believe me, Gyo…?”
While Ginta continued to agonize behind us, the woman and I continued to negotiate with deep smiles on our faces.
