Living as an Unemployed in Another World

16 – 1. Footsteps of the Mule (16)

16.

I was hit on the forehead by the wind that blew across the meadow. A wagon without a tent runs on flat ground. Thanks to that, my head was a bit hot, but even considering that, the weather wasn’t bad.

Under the blue sky, in the distance, I see gray hills rising above the green. The West Mine, where the dungeon was created, originally had no interaction with East Side. Demand for high-quality ore miners can certainly be in high demand everywhere, but it takes a lot of money to operate a wagon, let alone cross the sea, to carry those heavy stones anywhere, so the Salute estate is a little closer. A situation in which trade is monopolized.

However, since the opening of the dungeon, countless adventurers have been looking for mines, so it has become somewhat easier to arrange wagons lately. Thanks to this, it is said that the coachmen of the one-way carriages are in charge of procuring ore as a side income. Indeed, they seemed like overly powerful horses for a wagon carrying five people. All over again!

“──Jin.”

It took almost a full day for Gerald to convince the rest, and everyone to get ready to leave in their own way. Because of this, I also had no choice but to stay overnight at the ‘Song of the Siren’. In the meantime, rumors about me as a picky aristocrat had gone through, and I felt a little pity for the way the waitress treated me tremblingly.

If there was even the slightest bit of nitpicking, it would have been useful later, but even the sheets in the dorm were clean, probably because they hired wizards. Of course, the bed legs made of sturdy wood had no sign of breaking. As I watched a meadow pass my field of vision, so flat that it was difficult to measure the distance, someone stabbed me in the side. I then looked back.

“Jin!”

“Uh, huh?”

“Why are you bruising?”

Everyone stopped talking among themselves and was looking at me and Hilda before I knew it. As I stared at the meadow in silence, Hilda patted her flat chest and said what a mistake she was alone.

“Are you worried because it’s your first time in a dungeon? Don’t worry, I’ll find out if there’s anything and let you run away immediately.”

“No, you can’t run away.”

“But! That there is only one life Do you know how dangerous dungeons are? Since I’m a veteran——uh, isn’t that enough? Anyway, my career as an adventurer is quite good, so it’s okay.”

I didn’t care about the fact that I couldn’t remember anything about that dangerous dungeon. Anyway, I could feel that you were worried about me. It was only natural that he was staring blankly at the scenery ahead of an important strategy. I teased her by gently pulling on her vermilion ponytail that was fluttering in the wind——”Mr. Wu.” That was Hilda’s weakness——I looked at everyone and said.

“Don’t worry, everything will be fine.”

“…… Yes, thanks to that ‘secret weapon’?”

“Sure.”

I nodded my head slyly, and Gerald sighed lightly and looked at the other colleagues’ reactions. I went through enough explanations, and I even saw it myself, but the response is that it’s still hard to believe.

“I still don’t know why you have such a magic item, but I don’t think he will answer even if I ask him, so that’s true.”

He scratched his head, drew the bastard sword out of its sheath, and reflected his face on his blade. Everyone seemed to have the same impression, but everyone quickly became less talkative. In the midst of that, it was Janice who quietly opened her mouth.

“…… It will be fine, I think.”

“Zenith?”

“Until I try it myself, I can’t say for sure how effective it will be…… , At least Jin isn’t lying.”

Jenice, who had a gloomy expression not too long ago, regained her calm complexion. In fact, the core of this dungeon raid is Hilda, who can detect danger in front of her, and Mr. Monk, who will protect us from her rear. After all, a wizard is the best person to be able to counter magic. In that sense, what can I say about the fact that she, who is the most important key, believes in me. A little bit her heart was full.

It’s a big deal. I shouldn’t be so sentimental. In case of emergency, you must keep the most rational among them as you have to make everyone run away.

“Well, it’s not that I’m particularly hard to believe. It’s just that we’re confused about whether the Jin we used to know is true.”

“hehehe, did I feel like this for some reason?”

“What?”

“Adventure! Even if you say you’re not going to work for the rest of your life and you’re shutting yourself up in an inn, I thought you’d have an adventure with us someday!”

“Um.”

I was taken aback when Mr. Monk said that in addition to Hilda. When I look at Gerald or Janice, they just nod quietly. No, what are they talking about? You don’t even know what the situation is right now, and it’s a carefree adventure? To be honest, I’m on my way to solve the unprecedented situation where all the adventurers in this area are being eaten, but are adventurers still adventurers?

“It’s not like that. Just… ….”

Besides, it looks like you’re seriously misunderstanding something. This time, the situation is special, so I do it myself, but I will live as quietly as possible in the future. Forever. That decision remains unchanged. Now this is, yes, just an occasional outing. Therefore… ….

“Just?”

Hilda asked, thrusting her soft cheek into me naively. I pulled her hair again and looked at the wind-swept meadow. The mines are getting closer.

“Nothing.”

Nothing. Because i will make it

If, instead of being a witch, you fell near that inn from the beginning and started there from the beginning. Would I have dreamed of a life like these guys?

Well, that’s not bad. Talk about the weather.

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When I returned the wagon and arrived at the moss-covered crevice of the cave, I felt a huge magical aura coming from the entrance. Even the workers who were supposed to have been around for work had already left their tents and work tools scattered around after the dungeon opened, and no nosebleeds were seen, and the people who came out of the guild seemed to have already withdrawn after hearing the news, so we were the only ones around. After all, the work is done quickly.

Hilda drew one of her guard daggers and took a slow step, muffled by the sound of her steps. After that, Gerald with the sword, Janice with the wand, me, and Uncle Monk follow in turn.

“Light【Let there be light】.”

“Oh, what a surprise my eyes.”

“…… Resist of Mind【Please protect me】”

After all five of us were swallowed up in the shadows, Janice swung her wand to light the lights in turn and broke the barrier. That’s it.

“Jin…… I just got a little embarrassed.”

“What am I?”

Well, when the light flashes in front of my eyes, I’m really surprised. Don’t be the only ones who know, give me a signal. By the way, originally, it would be right for Zenith, the wizard, to be protected by Mr. Monk, but this lineup is the most ideal to put all the power into the range of magic even a little. I put my hand on Janice’s undermuscle shoulder and moved slowly.

“Hilda, can you see something?”

“No…… I don’t think there are any monsters.”

Whether it was thanks to Zenith’s barrier or Hilda’s ability to sense the crisis, I could feel the powerful magic, but it didn’t have much effect so far. I tightly gripped the bag that was like my lifeline slung over my shoulder. At Gerald’s question, Hilda sniffed at her like her dog, then tilted her head and turned to us.

“Doesn’t the water smell? What can I say, it’s not clean water…….”

“Is groundwater flowing?”

“I can’t hear anything like that… ….”

“It could be slime.”

“Wow.”

Hilda pretended to vomit and then turned around and walked away. Imagining the appearance of that slime lump seems to bring up bad memories. Even Zenith, who had little emotional change, shook his shoulders as if he wanted to face another monster.

From the narrow entrance, the road continued in a straight line without diverging. It is disadvantageous in that there is only one escape route, but on the other hand, there is little chance that monsters will pop out of the way they came from. It’s clear that there was a battle, so there must be a monster lurking somewhere, but it’s still peaceful.

“Ah.”

I stopped walking and muttered. Everyone focused their eyes on me. No, it’s nothing.

“Come to think of it, this is my first time staying out for two nights.”

“What, really?”

“Yeah, what do I usually do to hang out somewhere? It’s a big deal.”

“Why is it such a big deal?”

Why? You said you’d go to the guild right away, and then you vacated the inn for two days. Since there are no customers, there will be no shortage of workers, but I couldn’t imagine what kind of ripping off Celine would be if I went back. Maybe she’s running all over the city looking for me? No, I want to believe that it is not as much as I will be modest in front of strangers. About ten minutes after entering the dungeon, Hilda lowered her voice for the first time and spoke.

“…… Janice.”

“Why?”

“…… Turn off the lights.”

“Quench 【Heading to Mu】.”

As Janice waved the wand, darkness fell in an instant. It was completely dark, unlike the entrance illuminated by a light source from the outside. The feeling of the hard floor supported by the soles of my feet was the only sensation.

Are there bats? The one who woke me up from my complacency was Janice, who was resting on his shoulder. In an instant, she pushed me away, allowing Uncle Monk to catch it with strong muscles, and then immediately swung the wand and fired a stream of blue-white lightning straight in front of me.

“Lightning Bolt【A Handful of Thunderbolts】.”

Impossible! Zenith’s wonderful magic hit something directly and electrocuted it. However…… The sign of the approaching life does not subside easily. Turning off the lights will only block your view. After succeeding in her surprise, she hurriedly returned her light.

I was there. A snake with a head the size of my own body slammed its endlessly long body into a crevice in the rocks, and it was licking its lips at us, wagging its pale tongue.

“What a f*ck, it’s a giant serpent!!”

Gerald shouted as he drew his sword. Desperate voices echoed through the cave. Watching them prepare for battle in an instant, I grabbed my bag tightly.

I’ll just leave. Together with them

“Kissyyyyyyyyy!!”

No? Then you can’t.

Cancel that not bad. Have lots of adventures.