Volume 4 Chapter 67 Melody Of Domination.txt
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
I decided to formally recruit Beckus, the blacksmith, and Nokiroul, the magic tool forger.
Their skills are essential for future dungeon exploration.
I’ve relied on them for crafting weapons and magic tools before, but it’s no longer enough.
The dungeon’s difficulty will skyrocket from now on.
Without proper preparation, no amount of lives would be sufficient.
I need their full cooperation.
To achieve this, I must reveal everything about my skill, *Love Hotel*.
Lifia’s Spirit Magic has already proven their trustworthiness.
So, I’ll tell them.
”You might’ve guessed, but this sword wound is from the 6th Floor.”
”Well, I figured as much.”
Beckus replied casually.
As expected, he already knew. Taking a breath, I got to the point.
”Old man, would you consider moving in with us?”
”…You want us to come with you?”
Beckus’s eyebrows twitched slightly.
Traveling here is inconvenient, and we risk being seen.
I’m a fugitive from the kingdom.
If caught, I’d be forced to aid in their war efforts.
I won’t let myself be used by those who exiled me.
I owe them nothing, as I’m not even from this country.
If all interactions with Beckus and Nokiroul could happen within the *Love Hotel*, it would be ideal.
Plus, I need them to examine the Sea Serpent.
Its materials could create powerful new equipment.
”Your work is always interesting, but do we need to move?”
Nokiroul asked, looking unsure.
”This place isn’t bad, and at my age, adjusting to a new environment is tough.”
Beckus added. They hesitated, but I really needed them.
”What if I promise you your usual drink?”
”Of course we’re coming!”
”Let’s go!”
Mentioning alcohol made the dwarves decide instantly.
Their reaction made us smile.
”Then I’ll guide you.”
”Now?”
”We’ll arrive soon.”
I activated my skill, and a luxurious red door to the *Love Hotel* appeared from the workshop floor.
”Hoho!”
”So it’s spatial magic after all.”
Beckus was impressed, and Nokiroul seemed convinced.
Normally, reaching the dungeon’s 5th Floor and returning the next day is impossible.
It’s natural to assume we manipulate space.
I opened the door and entered with Lifia and Kéa, then invited Beckus and Nokiroul in.
The spacious lobby of the *Love Hotel* greeted us.
The high ceiling, glass chandelier, and marble-like floor reflected light, illuminating the room.
Deep crimson sofas, obsidian-like tables, potted plants, and soft background music welcomed the guests.
”So, where’s the booze?”
”Is this the brewery? It looks like a reception area.”
They were only focused on alcohol.
Meanwhile, Yomi, noticing us from the bedroom, peeked out.
”Mr. Taro, you’re back… ugh.”
She looked disgusted, and no wonder.
Beckus constantly harasses her.
Her reaction is understandable.
”Oh, little lady of sorcery, still got a nice figure as always,” Beckus teased.
”Stay away! Don’t sneak up behind me!”
Beckus tried to get behind Yomi with agility surprising for his age.
”Tch, all the women here have big figures. Taro, aren’t there any smaller girls?”
Nokiroul added.
There’s no way there would be. Seriously, these guys.
Anyway, I assigned them rooms in the *Love Hotel*: Room 101 for Rozmiaque, Room 102 for the Brownie sailors, Room 103 for Beckus, and Room 104 for Nokiroul.
Our living area starts on the second floor, from Room 201.
Room assignments and layout changes are done in one go via the skill menu.
”This place has become quite lively, hasn’t it?”
Lifia said earnestly.
”Yeah, it has.”
The *Love Hotel* has seen a significant population increase.
People, even fairies, are here.
The atmosphere is vibrant.
The days when it was just Lifia and me feel like a distant past.
I immediately guided Beckus and Nokiroul to the underground warehouse to reveal the massive materials.
”This is the 5th Floor guardian, the Sea Serpent.”
Upon entering, vast blue-green scales filled our sight.
The massive body remained imposing even in death.
”Wow! Is this…!”
Beckus’s eyes widened.
”I never thought I’d see an authentic deep-floor species…!”
”These scales, bones, teeth──all top quality… no, it’s special class!”
Nokiroul licked his lips and tapped the scales lightly.
”Magic power saturates its core. Disassembly will be tough, but we’ll get excellent materials!”
”Look at this tooth! It’s thick enough for anything! What should I use it for…”
Beckus couldn’t hide his excitement, examining the serpent while stroking its scales.
”Haha, with this, I’ll definitely have a drink!”
”Taro, bring the liquor! Tonight’s a feast!”
”Drinking’s fine, but don’t forget work.”
”A dwarf’s work doesn’t start until the drinking begins! Alcohol is fuel, a hammer is the soul!”
Is that so?
I showed them how to use room service and the refrigerator.
”Yippee! All-you-can-drink! Are you a god! This room is home to the god of drink!”
”Don’t drink too much.”
”No dwarf dies from drinking too much!”
They’re sturdy guys.
Judging by this, they’ll order drinks until their magic runs out.
In the *Love Hotel*, room registration involves paying with magic to use services.
So, they spend their magic on alcohol.
I don’t know how much magic they have, but even if it runs out, they won’t die.
After leaving them to their drinking party in front of the Sea Serpent, I exited the room.
* * *
With Beckus and Nokiroul on board, the Sea Serpent’s materials will be fully utilized.
This solves our weapon problem.
However, until the new sword is complete, we can’t enter the 6th Floor.
Attempting it with inadequate equipment would be suicidal.
The dwarves are still examining the Sea Serpent materials and drinking.
Meanwhile, I want to test the effects of the magic tool we obtained on the 5th Floor.
We gathered in the hall and took out the harp from the magic bag.
It’s a large, silver-blue vertical harp with wave and seashell decorations.
Its size requires it to be placed on the floor for playing.
This *Siren’s Harp (Abyssal Hymn)* can supposedly manipulate the mental status of anyone who hears its sound.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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