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Chapter 191

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We were now advancing toward the seventh floor of the Toyota Dungeon. For the real-time broadcast, even the unremarkable travel time was aired. I had a pin microphone attached to capture voice, forcing care even during idle conversations with Muze.

Before the fifth floor, we took a long rest. At the stairs were Self-Defense Forces personnel guarding familiar relay equipment. Among them was a familiar figure, Hosoi.

“Hosoi-san, what a surprise. You are usually at the dungeon entrance.” (Kouta)

“Have you been relegated to the inner dungeon at last?” (Muze)

“No! We were sent to transport the spare relay devices! Someone is going to film an unprecedented area, so we wait here in case of emergencies.” (Hosoi)

“Had the seventh floor already been explored by the Self-Defense Forces?” (Kouta)

“No. Reaching it does not mean fully exploring it.” (Hosoi)

“That is true, Kouta. Full exploration is often left to later teams. The front-line units are simply tasked with bringing back information. Some nations even expect them to risk death for it.” (Muze)

Everyone, including Hosoi, nodded in agreement. It was impressively strict, and I wondered how Muze knew all this. Because of the spare equipment, the group was considerably larger than on lower floors.

“Kouta, BUSHIDO said they explored the seventh floor from the left side. If you aim for treasure chests, avoid that side.” (Musa)

“I understand. Thank you. Please convey my regards.” (Kouta)

I saw BUSHIDO’s Kusaka from the corner of my eye and lightly nodded in gratitude.

I had already heard about the monsters from Suzuki-san and verified it myself. However, I did not know the routes already explored. The information provided was very useful, though I could not hope for map details.

At the entrance to the sixth floor was Konno-san.

“Oh, you came, boy. Need any equipment fixed?” (Konno)

“Konno-san!? Is that acceptable? We could get in trouble if discovered.” (Kouta)

I was first surprised to see him there.

Having equipment repaired without leaving the dungeon was a great convenience. Yet with a live broadcast, we could not rely on him openly. Doing so would create a precedent, and others would demand the same. It was a privilege for a fully equipped organization like the Self-Defense Forces or military.

“Hahaha! I brought plenty of magic stones for the guards here and upstairs. As long as you do not steal, the upper floors will overlook it.” (Konno)

Although tempting, I declined.

Explaining my reasoning, Konno praised my prudence without insisting.

How embarrassing.

“Surely, that is an order from above! The masters are pro-German, aiming to improve Japan’s impression. The superiors must prevent the field from acting independently!” (Muze)

“Exactly!” (Konno)

 

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