Volume 3 Chapter 9
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
”Now, we are getting to the main point… there are a few things I would like to ask of Kanade.”
”…Things you would like to ask of me?”
”Yes. I understand your schedule is already booked solid, but I would like you to prioritize this for a while.”
The Guild Master said this with a serious expression.
What I am currently working on is the (Pressure Point)¹ procedure for the girls and the clearing of the Phase Six Dungeon².
Both are very important tasks, so for him to ask me to interrupt those means this request must be on the same level, or perhaps even more urgent.
”It is likely that a Dungeon Revolution³ will occur in this New Tokyo in the near future… such omens have been reported.”
”A Dungeon Revolution!?”
’Dungeon Revolution’ is a phenomenon where the rank of a dungeon increases by one level.
In the case of this New Tokyo, a Phase Two dungeon would become a Phase Three dungeon.
At that time, the dungeon floor, which normally only has one level in a Phase Two dungeon, would move to the lowest level of the Phase Three dungeon.
It is still fresh in my memory that ‘Headlong into Gyaru,’ led by Maria-san, was recently caught up in such a Dungeon Revolution, and it was a phenomenon so dangerous that it could be called fatal for explorers whose level is appropriate for a Phase Two dungeon.
Moreover, in this Dungeon City ‘New Tokyo,’ there are children and the elderly living here who cannot fight at all.
If such people were thrown into the deepest part of a Phase Three dungeon…
”Yes, unfortunately, a Dungeon Revolution is not a phenomenon that we can stop no matter what we do right now. They say that once we clear the Phase Six Dungeon, it might become possible… but that is still impossible for now, right?”
”Yes, clearing the Phase Six Dungeon will still require a little more time.”
”In that case… there is no choice but to give up on New Tokyo.”
”…Give up? On this town that we have built up with so much effort?”
A Dungeon City can be called the hope of the remaining humanity.
It is not a place that can be easily abandoned just because someone says to give up.
”Yes, that is correct… but, even though I say give up, it does not mean we will evacuate and merge with other Dungeon Cities like ‘New Town-da’ or ‘New Hachioji.’ I am thinking of relocating this ‘New Tokyo’ into the Phase Two dungeon that has just been created in Korakuen.”
”…Relocate to Korakuen, you say?”
It should not take even an hour to walk from ‘New Tokyo,’ which is located near the site where Tokyo Station used to be, to Korakuen.
Even though our means of transportation are almost entirely limited to walking now, it is not such a distance that moving is impossible.
Moving while protecting non-combatants will be quite a difficult task, but it is safe to say that New Tokyo has enough military strength to do so.
However, in that case…
”…Does that mean we will have to rebuild this town from scratch in the Korakuen Dungeon?”
”Rebuilding a city of this scale from scratch will be a considerable amount of work. If possible, I do not want to do that… that is why I called you here today, Kanade.”
”And that is why you called me? …If it is something I can do, I will, of course, do anything.”
”Yes, I appreciate that… Kanade, I want you to collect these.”
Saying that, the Guild Master took a pitch-black ball out from inside his clothes.
I hadn’t seen it for a while, but its appearance was firmly etched in my memory.
”This is the Item Box⁴ that you and your group presented to us before. You still have another one, right?”
Yes, it was a Dungeon Material with an Item Box function called a ‘Black Ball⁵.’
”Yes, Mana should have it right now. I see, if we use this…”
”Yes, it has already been confirmed that even the largest building in this New Tokyo can be stored in this. We will likely have to go back and forth many times, but with this, we can take the buildings of New Tokyo as they are to the Korakuen Dungeon.”
”I see… then, what is it that you want to ask of me?”
If the move can go well with the ‘Black Ball,’ it seems like there is nothing more for me to do.
When I threw that doubtful look at the Guild Master:
”…Hmm. This move might be managed with this and the one Mana has, but as expected, I would like to finish such a major project as moving across distant dungeons as quickly as possible. In other words…”
”Ah, you mean it would be better to have additional ‘Black Balls’?”
”Exactly. If I recall what I heard before, it was that your special skill is necessary to obtain these, right?”
”I cannot say for certain… but the possibility is high.”
A normal Gold Raccoon drops ‘Golden Orbs⁶.’
There have been no reports of a [Black Ball] drop until now, so it is likely a low-probability drop that could be called zero by normal means.
I do not know if I can force a 100% drop with my (Adversarial Pressure Point)⁷ ‘Drop Rate Boost⁸,’ but even so, since it dropped on the first try, the probability should be much higher than if someone else did it.
”Good. If that is the case, I would like to request that Kanade obtain these [Black Balls]. It is not just about finishing this move quickly, but they will eventually be needed for other surviving Dungeon Cities in various regions as well.”
”Indeed, you are right.”
Just as a Dungeon Revolution will occur in this ‘New Tokyo,’ a Dungeon Revolution will eventually occur in the Phase Two dungeons in other parts of Japan as well.
Whether or not they have this [Black Ball] at that time will likely make a huge difference.
”Then, I have already researched about ten dungeons where Gold Raccoons appear. Given the current situation, at least one should be spawning just by going there… also, if I may ask a favor, I would like you to clear a few Phase Three dungeons that are starting to increase in the surrounding areas. I have asked low-rank explorers to act as scouts, so these are dungeons where the route to the boss is known.”
”Yes, that is no problem. If it is Phase Three, there is no danger for me right now, and if the path to the boss is known, it shouldn’t take much time. Please give me the list of Phase Three dungeons that need to be completely cleared.”
”Ah, I’m sorry to trouble you… I’m counting on you, Kanade.”
I then proceeded to discuss the details of the expedition with the Guild Master.
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Summary:
The Guild Master reveals an impending Dungeon Revolution, threatening the survival of New Tokyo. He tasks Kanade with collecting additional ‘Black Balls’ to facilitate a city-wide relocation to a Korakuen dungeon. The plan involves clearing surrounding threats while Kanade manages the logistical burden of the move. Success remains dependent on Kanade’s unique skills and the acquisition of more items.
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Trivia:
- The specific timeline for the upcoming revolution
- The nature of the other work for which Kanade is already promised high compensatio
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Character Insight:
Kanade displays a shift from his primary focus on dungeon clearing to a more strategic, logistical role, showing acceptance of his growing responsibility.
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Glossary:
Notes:
• Kanade – Kanade is the composed, short-haired silver young man with amber eyes who leads the A-Rank team Resonant Melody. Clad in a sleek black suit, this practical, diligent, and commanding protagonist protects Japan as a powerful Dungeon Explorer. Utilizing healing, Instant Death magic, and an experimental pressure point manipulation technique, he strategically targets his companions’ vulnerabilities during specialized procedures and erotic restraint sessions. While deeply devoted to Mana, his confident demeanor allows him to maintain multiple intimate relationships, including one with the Guild Master.
• Guild Master – A former S-Rank Explorer and current Master and mayor of the Dungeon City ‘New Tokyo’, she is an artificially created, androgynous-beautied woman with curled red hair, a muscular body, a sharp-eyed face, and a wild smile. Originating from a world destroyed by a deity, she now guides and administers the hyper-advanced dungeon for locals, serving as their leader and protector.
• Master – An artificially created, androgynous-beautied woman and former S-Class Dungeon Explorer who now holds the title of guild leader and Master of a hyper-advanced dungeon. Originating from a world destroyed by a deity, she administers the dungeon for locals, oversees strategic planning for the city’s future, and manages the utilization of unique dungeon materials.
• Guild – A male Guild Master who leads the administration of the dungeon city New Tokyo. He is serious and focused on the survival and relocation of the populace.
• Dungeon – An artificially‑created, androgynous‑beautied woman, once an S‑Class Dungeon Explorer, now serves as the Guild Master of the Dungeon Explorer Guild. She administers a hyper‑advanced dungeon, leading and guiding its members, and is known as the Dungeon Master, wielding authority that shifts with each dungeon phase, her beaming smile a constant hallmark.
• Maria – Sun-kissed and dark-skinned, Maria is a voluptuous, one-armed Dark Gyaru who leads the group ‘Headlong into Gyaru’ and serves as Resonant Melody’s greatsword tank. Fiercely loyal, she protects her party against dungeon injustices, having previously joined a dungeon revolution. She boasts ironclad defense but struggles with high-speed foes, and is devoted to her healer Kanade and the narrator.
• Mana – Kanade is a serious, class-president type A-Rank explorer with a neat, bespectacled appearance and a black ponytail. As an authoritative Resonant Melody sub-leader and Four Heavenly Kings member, she manages schedules and maintains routines. She shoots cold, jealous glares at the narrator but acts as an elder sister figure to others, including her female companion who holds a ‘Black Ball’ item box, and Mana, her teasing bodysuit-clad first partner.
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