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The evening arrived, and we used the Transfer Gate that Eve opened up for us back at our mansion in Shikuro.
In an instant, we reached our mansion from Calcium Dungeon.
If we’d used the normal route, it’ll take us more than half a day to reach.
“Are we done for today?” (Eve)
Eve asked.
“Yeah, we’ll resume tomorrow morning.” (Ryouta)
“Okay.” (Eve)
Eve who worked hard today slowly left.
“Ara, welcome back Ryouta-san.”
“Celeste. You’re back as well?” (Ryouta)
When I was about to get into my room, Celeste came and visited me.
She wasn’t in the attire of going into the dungeon, but her home attire.
“Ah no, I’m staying home today.” (Celeste)
“Hm? Oh, the Magical Storm……isn’t here.” (Ryouta)
Searching for my memories, I remember that there wasn’t any weather forecast saying that there’s any Magical Storm.
Both morning and afternoon seem normal.
So, Celeste should’ve been able to go to the dungeon normally.
“I’m gathering information.” (Celeste)
“For?” (Ryouta)
“Information on Calcium.” (Celeste)
“! ! So you were working on that?” (Ryouta)
Celeste smiled at the surprised me.
“Well, I can’t lose to Eve, right?” (Celeste)
“Is Celeste also aiming for a spirit name?” (Ryouta)
“…..That’s not it.” (Celeste)
Then what is it that she’s competing? I looked back with a confused look, but Celeste did not respond but continued smiling.
I feel like I’m missing something, but oh well.
“Rather, I guess you’ve heard about what I’m doing to a certain extent.” (Ryouta)
“Yeah. Let’s go to the salon to talk about it.” (Celeste)
“Okay.” (Ryouta)
We moved to the salon side by side.
When we entered the salon, there’s a guest.
Also, Eve who returned with me has changed into her rabbit pyjamas.
She was so motivated when she was at Calcium, as she glanced at me and Celeste without saying anything.
The difference between what she’s interested in and not has such a huge gap.
Well, it’s the usual Eve.
Celeste also knew, and passed through Eve’s unresponsiveness, sitting down on the sofa, opposite of her.
“So, how far have you gathered?” (Ryouta)
“Calcium Dungeon, a place that drops various milks.” (Celeste)
“Various, you say?” (Ryouta)
“Yes, for the most part it’s cows milk, followed by goat’s milk. There are many other kinds, but all of them are milk.” (Celeste)
“So that’s what you meant.” (Ryouta)
So Calcium is strictly a milk dungeon.
“Also, all monsters are angels.” (Celeste)
“All?” (Ryouta)
“Yes, every floors’ monsters are angels.” (Celeste)
“Heeh, is that so?” (Ryouta)
“And here’s the most important part.” (Celeste)
“Yup?” (Ryouta)
Celeste showed a serious expression.
“Calcium has no maximum number of monsters.” (Celeste)
“There’s no limit? What do you mean by that?” (Ryouta)
“In normal dungeons, even if you don’t defeat a monster, if they gather to a certain number, no new monsters will appear.” (Celeste)
“Ah. Since I rarely reach the limit, since I always defeat new ones as they spawn.” (Ryouta)
“Other than Nihonium.” (Celeste)
That’s right.
Nihonium, which adventurers do not go to, has monsters always stuck to its max limit.
“Since Calcium doesn’t have it. It’s causing an outbreak for the dungeon association of Hasemi, and the adventurers there.” (Celeste)
“Meaning?” (Ryouta)
“Drops that don’t make money and products aren’t reduced.” (Celeste)
“Ah.” (Ryouta)
“But, Calcium can’t do that. Because—–” (Celeste)
“—–Reducing production will increase monsters. Endlessly.” (Ryouta)
Celeste nodded.
“The production—— Is parallel to the amount of monsters. When it goes below a certain number, the total number of monsters increases. And since there’s no limit, the dungeon gradually becomes full of monsters.” (Celeste)
“………” (Ryouta)
I began thinking.
It’s not something easy.
“Monsters can’t cross floors nor get out of dungeons, so filling them up doesn’t hurt them, but it’ll be a problem if their numbers keep growing.” (Celeste)
“Meaning?” (Ryouta)
“The extras will be stocked. For example, if the dungeon is full, and the time for another extra 20 units has elapsed. Even if you defeat up to 20, they’ll resurrect immediately.” (Celeste)
“……..Then you can’t get into the dungeon.” (Ryouta)
Celeste nodded clearly.
“In other words, even if you don’t make money, you must always defeat the monsters to prevent any revival.” (Celeste)
“…..Now that’s troublesome.” (Ryouta)
Dungeons produce enough food to feed all humanity.
In other words, the natural recovery of a dungeon is enough to feed humanity.
If you have to keep defeating that amount of monsters, it’s natural for the dungeon association and adventurers to be exhausted.
“I think it’s better to improve it if it could be done.” (Celeste)
“Yeah.” (Ryouta)
The problem was a little more troublesome than I imagined.
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The next day, after breakfast, we decided to head for Calcium in the Transportation Room with Eve.
We specifically went to the first floor.
“Eh?” (Ryouta)
“What’s the matter, Yoda-san?” (Emily)
Emily, waiting in line behind, tilted her head curiously.
“No, the room in the dungeon isn’t open.” (Ryouta)
“Did you choose a different dungeon?” (Emily)
“I didn’t.” (Ryouta)
“…..Bunny can’t open either.” (Eve)
Eve tried, but the gate didn’t open.
Just to be certain——–
“Nihonium, opens. Teruru, opens. Plumbum, opens.” (Ryouta)
“Calcium, nope.” (Ryouta)
After trying various things, only the gate to Calcium didn’t open.
“But we could open yesterday.” (Ryouta)
“Yes, Rabbit is the one who opened it.” (Eve)
“What’s happening…… Don’t tell me!” (Ryouta)
An image crossed my mind.
The worst, imagination.
“Eve. This is bad, can you run there with the usual route.” (Ryouta)
“Okay. Rabbit Express. Choo choo.” (Eve)
Eve Jumped at blazing speed.
If like yesterday, she’ll return in around thirty minutes.
After 30 minutes….
“What’s happening nanodesu?” (Emily)
I told Emily about the characteristics of Calcium Dungeon.
“The gate might not open, perhaps there’s no space for us to enter.” (Ryouta)
“It’s that packed nanodesu?!” (Emily)
I nodded reluctantly.
I prayed that it wouldn’t happen.
“Rabbit has landed.” (Eve)
Eve, who has run alone to Calcium, has returned.
“How was it?” (Ryouta)
“It was tightly packed.” (Eve)
“……..” (Ryouta)
So the worst has happened.