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It’s Quite Deserted

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“Isn’t that Lancelot?” (Leon)

“Mm.” (Meltera)

Collapsed in the middle of the desert was that S-rank adventurer, Lancelot. It seemed he could no longer endure the harsh desert environment and had run out of strength.

“No, he’s still alive.” (Leon)

When they brought the ice ship closer to check, it appeared he was not dead. Perhaps noticing their presence, he stretched out his hand while still lying face down in the sand.

“Are you okay?” (Leon)

Meanwhile, Iris pointed in another direction.

“Over there.” (Meltera)

Looking closely, several others were lying down behind Lancelot. It seemed they were trying to cross the desert as a group. Leon and the others split up to collect them and gathered them in one place.

“That should be everyone. It looks like none of them are dead.” (Leon)

Still, due to severe dehydration and exhaustion, if left alone, they would surely die.

“What should we do?” (Meltera)

“For now, let’s heal them.” (Leon)

“If that’s the case, leave it to me. Area Heal!” (Silvia)

Silvia used her magic to heal them.

“I suppose we should at least give them water and food. The rest, they’ll have to manage on their own.” (Leon)

“If we leave them like this, monsters might attack.” (Meltera)

“Then, I’ll do this.” (Leon)

As a service, they created an ice house and put them to rest inside it. They would likely wake before the heat melted the ice completely. After that, they boarded the ice ship again and resumed crossing the desert.

 

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“Hmm, I can see it. It’s an oasis.” (Leon)

The place Leon’s group arrived at was the oasis town of Baar, the only place where travelers could rest their bodies in this harsh desert. Square brick houses lined up with palm trees and other greenery growing among them. In the center of town was a lake, a precious water source for the residents.

Long ago, this area was said to have flourished greatly, and most of the current residents were descendants of that ancient civilization. A massive pyramidal ruin could be seen in the distance, a remnant of that ancient civilization.

“Still, it’s quite deserted.” (Leon)

They had stopped by here a bit a hundred years ago, and it had been livelier back then. Since travelers were always few, the decrease in population probably meant fewer residents overall.

“Oh my, aren’t you travelers?” (Middle-aged woman)

“Yes, that’s right. We’re heading to the Beastkin Kingdom.” (Leon)

“Isn’t your group mostly children? Trying to cross this desert is quite reckless.” (Middle-aged woman)

“No worries, we’re adventurers after all.” (Leon)

“Even so, every year many adventurers collapse and die in the desert.” (Middle-aged woman)

Leon recalled how Lancelot had almost died. The desert environment was harsh even for S-rank adventurers.

(Well, Lancelot is probably among the weaker S-ranks anyway.) (Leon)

“By the way, Obaa-chan, this town feels pretty deserted.” (Leon)

“The lake is drying up. The young people have realized this town has no future, so they’re leaving one after another.” (Middle-aged woman)

“The lake?” (Leon)

“Want to go see it?” (Middle-aged woman)

Led by the woman, Leon’s group walked to the lakeshore. What awaited them there was nothing but dry sand. At the center was only a small puddle about twenty meters in diameter.

“This entire sandy area used to be a lake, but this is what’s left now.” (Middle-aged woman)

“Why did it come to this? Is it because there’s no rain?” (Leon)

It rarely rained in this area from the start. Still, the lake had always been full of water until now.

“Well, according to legend, long ago someone created this lake with special power. After that, a town was built and more people gathered. That town was once the city said to have existed here.” (Middle-aged woman)

The person who created the lake reportedly became the first king. The massive pyramidal ruin visible in the distance was said to be his tomb.

“If you want to know more details, go see the lord. The lord is said to be his descendant. Besides, this town has no inns, so the lord’s mansion is probably the only place to stay.” (Middle-aged woman)

Since travelers rarely came, there were no inns at all. Leon was given directions and decided to visit the lord’s mansion.

 

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“…Is this the place?” (Leon)

The mansion was only slightly bigger than other houses and not very different overall.

“Hello there.” (Leon)

“Yeah, yeah.” (Middle-aged man)

A middle-aged man came out. He wore casual half-sleeves and shorts, fitting for a desert resident, and he appeared to be the lord. After hearing Leon’s story, he readily agreed to let them stay.

“However, there is currently another traveler staying here. There is only one room available. Will that be alright?” (Lord)

“Yes, that’s fine.” (Leon)

“By the way, she’s also an adventurer. She’s out right now on a request from me.” (Lord)

“A request?” (Leon)

“She’s investigating the ruins you can see over there.” (Lord)

The lord pointed toward the window, where the massive pyramidal ruins were visible.

“It seems she specializes in exploring ruins and labyrinths. I asked her to look for something said to be hidden in that ruin.” (Lord)

“Something?” (Leon)

“It’s a legendary magical tool believed to have created this town’s lake, the ‘Infinite Water Pitcher.’” (Lord)

 

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