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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 343: Since a Sudden Explosion Is Frightening, I Want to Start by Steadily Stacking.
Chapter 343: Since a Sudden Explosion Is Frightening, I Want to Start by Steadily Stacking.
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On the first day, We confirmed that we were ‘reasonably mobile,’ and the subsequent training went smoothly. After a week of acclimatization, we, including Ginta, who had no experience as a minor, embarked on a light expedition, including camping, while addressing any issues that arose. We became proficient by completing these tasks. It had been roughly two months since we arrived in this world, and on that day, we finally set out on a full-fledged relic expedition.“Oh, I’ve really borrowed it, Gyo…”
“What are you saying now? Weren’t you all excited before we rented it?”
“Well, this is different, Gyo!”
Ginta, who was flustered, raised his voice from inside the vehicle, which looked like an overturned chestnut.
This was the “ship” of this world, equivalent to a carriage in our terms, and, of course, Teia was also on board.
“So this is the inside of the ship …… great, I can see through the front!”
Teia’s attention was focused on some strange material through which the other side could be seen.
“Is it glass… or not? What is this made of?”
“It’s the carapace of a glass shrimp, Gyo. It’s lightweight, sturdy, and transparent, so that’s what’s mostly used for the front of the ship.”
“I see. There are convenient things here.”
By the way, the ship was divided into roughly four sections. The lower front was the warehouse, the rear was the engine room, the upper front was the steering room, and the rear was the waiting room. The transparent material was only used in the upper front section, while the rest was made of something deep green… probably also a material from a demonic beast.
“So, let’s depart, Gyo! Ed, which way should we go?”
“Hold on a second.”
In response to Ginta’s question, I confirmed the direction with the [Akashic Compass] As always, I couldn’t determine the exact distance to the destination, but this time, the target was the “nearest relic with a selling value of over 100,000 shells,” so it shouldn’t be too far.
By the way, Shell is the currency of this world, and when you compare 10,000 Shells to our sense of value and the prices in this world, it’s roughly equivalent to about ten silver coins. Honestly, it’s not much different from the rental fee for the ship, but if we target relics that are too expensive, there’s a chance we might end up going to ridiculously distant places. So, as a first step, this amount seems reasonable
“What a mystery, no matter how many times I look at it, Gyō. Does it contain information about the ruins?”
“Yeah, that’s right. If you’ve been there at least once, you can also find the exact location, but it wasn’t in that area, after all.”
The combination of the [Auto-Mapping] and the [Akashic Compass] is handy on the battlefield, but it can only be used within the reflected area of the [Auto-Mapping]. So, in cases like this where you’re going to a new place for the first time, it’s naturally unusable.
“However, the terrain changes over time, and that can’t be helped, Gyo.”
“That’s right. Now, the direction is… that way.”
“Roger, Gyo! Then, let’s set sail, Gyo!”
When Ginta stepped on the pedal at the base of the control stick, the ship vibrated slightly and started to move. A magical device that created water flow began to eject water from a hole in the rear of the ship.
“Wow, the scenery is passing by! It’s faster than I thought.”
“Unlike horse-drawn carriages on the ground, there are no roads or obstacles here. It’s a magical device, so it doesn’t get tired, and it’s comfortable.”
“Gyo, Gyo, Gyo, it’s a treasure hunter’s ship, so it’s fast, of course. If ordinary people use cargo ships, they’re even smaller, and the beasts like Aqua Turtles that move them are slower, Gyo.”
“Oh, so that’s how it is.”
“Actually, that’s far more common, Gyo. While you can find a fair number of magical devices that create water currents, relics are still relics and come with a corresponding price, Gyo. Unless you’re a large trading company moving a significant amount of cargo at high speeds, you’d be overwhelmed, Gyo.”
“I see. I’d like to ride on one of those ships someday.”
Listening to Ginta’s explanation, Tia spoke with an excited expression. As they continued their conversation, the ship quickly reached the intended ruins. The distance that would take about a week on foot—or just regular swimming—only took around five hours with this ship.
“We’ve arrived, Gyo… and there really are ruins, Gyo!”
“Well, of course there are. You didn’t believe it?”
“It’s not that, Gyo. But when you see it for real, it’s quite surprising, Gyo! So, let’s start investigating, Gyo!”
Excited by the fact that there were indeed ruins, Ginta leaped out of the ship without delay. In our haste to follow him, we found Ginta examining the ruins’ walls nonchalantly.
“Gyo Gyo, I see… judging by the era, these are ruins from the late period.”
“Wow, you can tell?”
“I can tell with a super rough categorization, Gyo. The margin of error should be within a thousand years, Gyo.”
“Hmm… Can you really say that about a thousand years?”
“Don’t sweat the small stuff, Gyo! There are no recent signs of people coming and going here, so this looks promising, Gyo! Now, let’s begin our ruins exploration, Gyo!”
“Calling a thousand years ‘small stuff,’ even the elves wouldn’t say that… Fu”
“Well, as long as he’s having fun, it’s all good, right?”
We watched Ginta eagerly enter the ruins, smiling and shrugging our shoulders. Of course, we soon followed, and the exploration began. The interior of the square-shaped ruins was made up of smooth, white walls, and the water plants and moss covering the surface easily came off with a simple touch.
“These walls have a strange material. Could it be like the ship, made from the shells of demonic beasts?”
“I wonder. It does feel different from metal, though…”
“The walls of late-period ruins are usually like this, Gyo. By the way, the oldest ones have metal walls, and the next are stone walls, Gyo.”
“Huh? Shouldn’t stone and metal be the other way around? Why is the order like that?”
“Who knows? That’s the realm of historians and such, so I have no idea, Gyo.”
“I see. This civilization or… species is truly full of mysteries.”
As we talked, we thoroughly examined the interior of the ruins. It would be more efficient to split up for exploration, but it would be unwise to be alone in an unknown place. Carefully and meticulously, we ignored Ginta’s theory and investigated every nook and cranny, from the gaps in the fallen debris.
“Wait… hey, come here.”
Under the rubble, I found something that looked like a small door on the floor. When I called out, the two of them approached and leaned in.
“What’s this, Gyo? Are there square lines on the floor?”
“Well, I think it’s probably a door or a lid or something like that. Look, when you tap it, it makes a slightly different sound, right?”
“Indeed… but there are no handles or anything. How do we open it?”
“That’s the question…”
It was a perfect square, about 50 centimeters on each side, tightly sealed. When touched, it had the same smooth texture as the walls. Even at the line that seemed to be the border, there was no indication of anything to grip, so trying to lift it would be futile.
“Is there a chance that it opens when pushed?”
“That’s a bit too straightforward, isn’t it? Besides, if it opens that easily, someone walking above might accidentally trigger it… Or maybe that’s the point?”
On the surface, it seemed to be a defective product that would open when stepped on. But this was underwater. Even if people were swimming or, at best, had reduced their weight significantly, treading on it might not cause a response unless you pushed down with all your strength.
“Well, let’s give it a try.”
I placed my hands on the part that seemed like it might open on the inside of the lines and pushed with all my might. But the floor remained unmoved, and there was no noticeable change.
Tch, it’s too simple for that. If it were that easy, someone would have opened it already… Huh?
“Didn’t it just glow now?”
“Oh, did it? Sorry, I didn’t notice.”
“I see. But, hmm…”
Surrounding brightness made it extremely hard to see, but after about three seconds of my hand being in contact with the surface, I suddenly felt a bluish-white light run across the inside of the lines. Was it a reflection of light? But in this entire water-filled space where everything seemed to be a light source… Wait, what was that voice in my head?
[Presence of the Demon King Factor confirmed. Initiating the release of Gate Key Ω Omega.]
“Nghh!”
A mysterious voice echoed in my head. Simultaneously, the part I had touched disappeared, and I awkwardly fell to the floor.
