426 Episode 0426



When Ray and Elena heard the words from Bosque, they found out why they were called.
 It's true that Ray and Elena have captured the 11th basement, which is in question today. Then it would be no use judging that you might have some information.
 But...

"How fast is the information?"

 I didn't tell anyone that Ray and Elena had captured the 11th basement. Or, if this had been called tomorrow, it could be guessed from the material sold to the guild, but that line is impossible because it had been called before the material was sold.

(Then...)

 Passing Ray's mind were three people who saved him from being attacked by the sandworm. Indeed, after sending the three out of the magicians' chamber on the 12th basement, they spent some time absorbing magical stones and checking their abilities. If they had that much time, after they left the dungeon, the three of them... or, among them, someone could give Bosque the information about the Rays.
 Bosque swings his face from side to side to see if he understands Ray's thinking like that.
 It was a gesture that didn't suit the giant body, but all Ray could return was a slightly frowned expression.
 Elena is watching Ray and Bosk interact without any particular comment.

"I'll tell you, but don't worry that the three Pleiades sold me your information."
"Then were they originally Silwa's?"
"That's not true, either. They don't have any particular connection to them. He's an ordinary adventurer, if you may say so."
"Then how do you know about us?"

 I think that adventurers who interacted with each other for a short time were actually spies to get their information. Although he flatly denied Ray's question, he answers the next one with a confident smile.

"It's not that hard of a story," As you know, the Silwa family is one of the three families that rule Egzil. And, as I say, it's also the most active house right now. Naturally, the guild has a good source of information, and there are many eyes and ears in the city as well. My eyes and ears were in the bar, and I heard those three people talking about you. And if you combine the rest with the desert roses delivered to the guild, you'll get one answer, won't you?"
"... I see,"

 While nodding to Bossk's words, Ray finds himself slightly relieved.
 It was a noisy trio, but somehow it was not calculating that they had taught themselves and Elena to be careful from the 11th basement.

"And you said there was an abnormal species?"

 First of all, we decide that there is nothing wrong with the Pleiades, so we will go back to the main subject.
 An unusual species found very rarely in dungeons these days. Monsters that are originally the same species as the monsters in that hierarchy, but have completely different strength. Even Ray was in contact with Sword Bee and Stone Puppet anomalies, so the words that came out of Bosk's mouth were never missed.
 Looking at Ray's behavior, Bosque nods away the smile that had been around his mouth until just a few seconds ago.

"Oh, as I said, my brothers met on the 11th basement. Fortunately, no one died, but he was injured in some way. And that's how I'm talking to those guys who were diving down to the 11th basement today. Of course we will hear from the three Pleiades, too."
"Then there would be no need to hear from us."

 Ray and Elena spend most of their time in the 11th basement with three Pleiades. Then don't you have to bother listening to them? With that in mind, Ray asked, but Bosque shrugs his shoulders and opens his mouth.

"The more testimony you have, the better. It's a story that depending on how you look at it from each point of view, you can get a completely different answer."

 It was Bossk's words that he might have said exactly what someone had told him, but it made Ray understand.
 I remembered that in criminal dramas and police specials I had seen while in Japan, there was a technique in which one suspect was repeatedly asked the same question after another.
 In that regard, however, the emphasis is placed on examining whether the suspect's statements are contradictory.
 And in this Elgin, listening to information from a large number of people was certainly an important factor, given that information was basically collected by people's mouths.

(But only one person has heard that story...)

 mutter and shake one's head at the door for a moment.

(I don't know if it's just the two of us.) Besides, Bosque could go hunting for an abnormal species that had injured his brother himself first, rather than analyzing the information.)

 Ray shakes his head from side to side at the bosque, thinking like that.

"I'm afraid I haven't seen any abnormal species in the desert. We fought only three kinds: Sandworm, Sandsnake, and Grand Scorpion."
"...I expected it, but I guess so." Was there anything unusual about it? It could be something different from the usual dungeon."
"Don't be silly. As you know, today is the first time Elena and I have gone down to the 11th basement. Even if the desert is different today than usual, it is impossible to tell it apart. After all, I will judge that the desert conditions of today are normal. And I don't think there was anything wrong with Pleiades, who mainly works in the desert."
"I expected it, but there is no clue?"

 Bossk, scratching his head and exhaling, was strangely attached to the board.
 speak in a momentary fashion, thinking so in private.

"By the way, what are the abnormal species that have appeared?"
"... well, you know what? Now that you've called me up like this, I should give you this information. Do you know Spear Frog?"

 As Bosque gasps and asks, Ray opens his mouth, recalling the information he hears from the Pleiades.

"It's a monster in the desert hierarchy, I think. It is a frog-shaped monster with a body length of about 50 cm, and as the name suggests, the tip of the tongue is sharp and sharp, and even metal armor can be penetrated in some cases."
"Well, you know a great deal about it said. Did you hear about it from the Pleiades?"
"Oh, in place of the bodyguard. "And if the name comes up here, does that mean that the Spear Frog is the most unusual species?"

 When Ray asks, Bosque nods bitterly.

"That's right. You don't have the special ability to lead your side like Sword B. you reported to the Guild, but you feel like you've just bottomed out like a Stone Puppet. I guess the difference is that size. According to what I heard, it was nearly three meters in size, and the tip of the tongue was spiral, and there were two more tongues."
"...isn't that obviously a different species, like a rare species or a superior species?"

 The unusual species Ray has seen, Sword Bee and Stonepuppet, are little different in size from the underlying species. Sword Bee's queen bee was somewhat larger than usual, but it still doesn't have nearly six times the size.
 But Bosque shakes his head at Ray's words.

"I thought so at first, and made him look into various things. However, it has not been identified as a superior species of spear frog. The remaining species will be rare, but it is a little unreasonable to consider them rare at this time of year when abnormal species are emerging. And above all, even if it's a rare species, it's obviously too different in size."
"Yes, I've done a lot of research before coming to Egzil, but basically the size of the rare species is not that different from the original monster. Well, it's a rare species, and there are exceptions."

 Elena, who had been listening in silence, muttered that she agreed with Bosc.
 When Ray hears it, he also recalls the rare species of goblin he had fought before.Indeed, the normal body color is green goblins, while the rare species of goblins are red in color, they are almost the same in size as goblins, and even several larger species than the underlying ones are six times as different.

"Now that you mention it," Indeed, the size of the rare species I had knocked down was at most two to three times larger."

 When he hears Ray muttering, Bosque turns a curious glance.
 Rare species are basically considered one rank higher than the underlying monsters, so not many people have ever defeated rare species.
 However, since it is called a rare species, the reason is that it is originally only a very small.

"At any rate, sir. If you don't have any information about the abnormal species, that's enough. I was going to say that…. Ray, Elena, are you two interested in the strange species?"
"Huh? No, if you're interested in it or not, of course it is."

(I want magical stones, too.)

 mutter in one's heart, and immediately reply so.
 When he heard Ray's words, Bosque nods and opens his mouth with a big smile.

"Well, then. Wouldn't you like to cooperate with me in tomorrow's hunt for an unusual species? I'm talking to someone else who is good at it, but there are few like you."
"...huh,"

 It's one of the few. That means that there are people who have the same fighting power as themselves.
 Ray nods interestingly at it, turns to Elena and confirms that she nods with a sigh before opening her mouth.

"It's interesting in many ways,"
"Right? Did you feel like cooperate?"
"Well, let me hear a little before you answer." What happens to the ownership of a Spear Frog species if you destroy it? Of course, can you take it for granted that the one who defeats it will get it?"
"No, as an exception, ownership would go to the guild to find out about the abnormal species. Even as the head of the Silwa family, I can't give that away."
"...I see,"

 It's a natural decision for Bosque. But now that Ray has heard of it, he can no longer accept a request from the Silwa family... when he is about to say it, Bosque speaks as if he were taking the initiative.

"But, yes. Even if the demagogue disappears due to the fighting, you will be complaining a little bit about it, but I don't think you'll get any penalty."
「……」

(Good job)

 Elena muttered in private, listening beside Ray.
 For the Silwa family, it is impossible for them to openly recognize the ownership of the magical stones of unusual species. But it's a shame to miss out on Ray's strength.
 The instantaneous calculation of the answer was Ray's tacit acceptance of securing a magical stone.
 Elena's point of view was that it was OK to simply give Ray the magical stone, which is the most important element of being a monster, but there are certainly few unusual species, but it is not that they have not been knocked down at all.
 The fact is that Vichela has overthrown the strange species of Stone Puppet, and the guild is taking it.

"And this time I am gathering my strength to defeat Spear Frog's strange species, either as a sacrifice to my brother, or as an honest matter of fact, I cannot leave such an abnormal species on the 11th basement." In fact, the guild has already attracted some unusual corpses and magical stones. I don't mind if one of the magical stones goes missing."

 He tells her that, closes his mouth, and turns his eyes to Ray again.

"But of course you can't get the magic stone unconditionally. if you knock Spear Frog down."
"That's true, isn't it?"
"Yes, but we have other skills in tomorrow's expedition to exterminate the abnormal species," I don't think it's very clear whether you'll ever get the magic stone or not."

 Rey nods to Bosque's words with a provocative smile.

"Well, I'll take you for the provocation. I will take part in the expedition of the abnormal species which will be held tomorrow."
"Ray's participation is confirmed," And what do you do there?"
"As long as Ray does, I can't stay away from it." Of course, I'll participate."

 With Elena's consent, Bosque nods satisfactorily before explaining the reward.
 One gold coin is fixed upon participation, but that's all you pay. However, it was stated that the materials, magical stones, and parts to prove the killing of Spear Frog were purchased at an additional 20% of the usual price, and those who defeated the abnormal species were paid two gold coins including the purchase price of Spear Frog as a reward for success.