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Chapter 151

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“Are you truly going there? Muze can fetch it in a flash!” (Muze)

“No, there might be traps. I can’t just send you alone.” (Kouta)

Even so, it was a strange feeling. Using Muze’s water-gliding ability, I now stood on the lake’s surface. It felt like standing on a very soft sofa, too unsteady to relax.

“There it is! That one!” (Muze)

Muze descended onto the surface and pointed, but I couldn’t see anything below. The depth was too great.

How could she see it? I still have my clothes and backpack on. If I leave them behind, goblins might steal them, or worse, the dungeon itself might absorb them. Any of those outcomes would be a tragedy.

So, I resolved to dive in fully clothed.

“Are you sure, Master? It’s dangerous for you to dive underwater!” (Muze)

“It’s fine. I’m a strong swimmer, and my stats have improved. I’ll be okay. Thanks for worrying, Muze.” (Kouta)

“Muuu… stay close to me then.” (Muze)

“I will.” (Kouta)

I plunged into the water.

The current Muze had described wasn’t apparent near the surface, but that changed quickly. By the five-meter mark, I could already feel it, chaotic, directionless currents crashing together.

Stop moving even once, and you’d be swept away instantly.

“Almost there! Keep going!” (Muze)

Her voice reached me. Sound could indeed travel underwater, but humans couldn’t speak clearly because we needed air to form words. There were toys that separated bubbles from sound to allow underwater conversation, but Muze didn’t even need to breathe.

Wait. How is she producing sound at all?

That stray thought nearly cost me. I was running out of air.

“There it is! Can you see it!?” (Muze)

A white chest? I have never heard of such a thing.

While fighting the current, I raised my phone to capture it. The moment the light hit it, the treasure chest shimmered in rainbow colors. Startled, I gasped and exhaled all my air. I kicked hard, racing upward, lungs burning.

“Ha… ha… ha…” (Kouta)

At last, I broke the surface, greedily inhaling air as my vision cleared.

“Are you all right, Master?” (Muze)

“I-I’m fine. Just let me rest a bit.” (Kouta)

“Understood! I will retrieve your phone!” (Muze)

“Eh? Oh… please.” (Kouta)

Only then did I realize my phone was gone.

Thinking back, that had been reckless. A sudden ascent like that could rupture organs or eyes. I could have ended up like those deep-sea fish hauled to the surface. Perhaps my strengthened body from leveling up had saved me.

“Here it is!” (Muze)

So fast! How could she move underwater so freely?

“Wait, Muze, are you propelling yourself by shooting water?” (Kouta)

“Correct!” (Muze)

“Then, could you pull me down there again?” (Kouta)

“Oh! That’s a splendid idea!” (Muze)

No way I am going to swim back through that maelstrom on my own. I would rely on Muze this time.

In no time at all, we reached it. I had to brace myself so my lungs wouldn’t collapse from the speed.

Drawing Kogimaru underwater, I pried open the chest with the tip of the blade.

For an instant, something violet spread into the water but was immediately carried away by the current.

Probably a poison trap. Lucky me.

I took the sword within, grasped Muze’s hand, and we rose together. I should have done this from the start.

Back on land, I lay sprawled on the ground.

“So tired. And soaking wet. Ugh, uncomfortable.” (Kouta)

“Take this! And this!” (Muze)

Muze flopped atop me, flailing her limbs. Too drained to respond, I simply patted her as she wriggled.

“Hm? Muze, are you drying me?” (Kouta)

“Yes! Just absorbing the water! Easy!” (Muze)

Amazing, dry already. A bit damp, but good enough.

“You’re incredible, Muze!” (Kouta)

“Yay! Yay! Muze is capable!” (Muze)

“How about we visit a super sento when we get back?” (Kouta)

“Super? A sento that’s super?” (Muze)

“You’ll see. Let’s buy some water on the way.” (Kouta)

“Yay! Muze did her best today!” (Muze)

I shoved the battered short sword from the chest into my backpack and left the fourth layer.

That must have been the Rainbow-Colored Treasure Chest. If so, it couldn’t be something bad. Tonight, I would make sure to reward Muze properly.

 

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