Chapter 55 \nChapter 55 – Entering a different/strange world/boundary\n
◎Rock Hold Cave – Second Level – Morning
「Less enemies this time ne」
Kazane arrived at the location they had reached yesterday. Because of the Navigation System, they were able to take the shortest route without hesitation. Even only encountering monsters once.
「It’s because it’s the same path as yesterday. Most monsters tend to avoid the paths where their companions were killed in combat.」
「However, there are cases of aggressive monsters doing the opposite. The Ogres use such methods.」
I/Kazane remembered that the crazy monsters reacted excessively to the Ogre that hurt itself.
「Well, there should be a place to descend nearby.」
And so, descending down, Kazane reached the third level.
◎Rock hold Cave – Third Level
To that scene which had been existing for some time ago (existing for a long time) Kazane was speechless. Yumika and Tiara who were behind were also the same.
Yumika called out. Strange plants grew from the clefts in the rocks of the cave, the ceiling of the cave was split (open),there seemed to be empty space/sky behind it. However is a strange empty space/sky with purple and red mixed together.
「As we move forward, the surroundings will change further. It seems there are castles and towers in some places.」
「It’s like a fantasy waa.」
Kazane answers with a stiff/stunned face. An honest/normal dungeon was made light/fun of.
「The monsters gradually become stronger as we descend levels. Be careful.」
「Understood/Roger. Well, it seems that they are coming right away.」
Kazane pulls out her Black Fang with both hands.
「No, different smell. Is this a Burrow Tiger? It seems there are two.」
「Again/Also. Fix your posture./Ready yourselves.」
Zinray readies his spear, Kazane gives instructions.
「Tiara, this time the knight will be a defense rather than an offense. Protect (with) Louise together.」
With the mobility of the Burrow Tiger, it is possible it will get past Kazane, also it could attack Tiara in the back. It was necessary to increase the defense.
「I will kill/go first. Kazane you follow, Yumika deal the last blow.」
The violent footsteps echo in the cave.
「Zinray-san, the two of them are heading that way.」
「Hmmm, shall we eat/recieve them together?」
Zinray holds his spear poised to (attack).
The Burrow Tigers leap at the same time. However the claws from the heavens did not reach.
「Yumika, this is『Weeping Willow』」
Zinray, who looked to be infront of the Burrow Tigers, suddenly appeared/moved behind them before they could react. Looking at the flow of the technique, it was seen by Yumika to be a slight movement that turned around behind the enemy.
「And, this is『Vibration』」
Zinray quickly stabs the Burrow Tiger as his spear makes a strange *jijijiji* (Vibration sfx) sound.
The Burrow Tiger screamed and crumpled. It did not look dead but there is no sign of moving either.
The second Burrow Tiger which saw it’s mate defeated tried to turn to Zinray, only to be faced with Kazane.
Kazane invoked the skill to match it.
However the eyes of the Burrow Tiger shined, and it still leaped at Kazane as though nothing had happened.
The Tiger Eye skill of Kazanes which stops the opponent’s movements is a skill she got from the Burrow Tiger. Thus the Burrow Tigers own Tiger Eye had the effect of offsetting the abnormal condition from the same skill, in short, the skill of Kazane was invalidated.
「You, what are you doing?!」
Yumika shouts from behind. This shout brings Kazane back to her senses, stabbing her cane into the ground she says/shouts.
「Then go, Skill · Golem Maker · Nurikabe-kun!」
A wall of soil rises from the ground with a *zuzuzu* sound, hitting the abdomen of the Burrow Tiger in mid jump. A pitiful beast scream is heard.
To Kazanes words Yumika says “I know I know” while launching an attack. Yumika thrust her spear at the Burrow Tiger’s’ forehead, while it was still stunned from the unexpected attack from below.
And so, the fight was settled. After that, the materials were collected as usual.
「Alright, you can peel off the fur without damaging it.」
Kazane throws the Burrow Tiger’s fur into the item box.
「By the way Zinray-san, you were quite motivated/into it/bloodthirsty this time?」
『Weeping Willow』and『Vibration』, this is the first time Kazane has seen either of them.
「『Weeping Willow』is a technique for dodging attacks and moving/repositioning around behind with minimal actions/movements. 『Vibration』is for destroying the insides of the (enemies) body with intense vibrations. It is used when you want to defeat an enemy without damaging their exterior, like now. Both are for Yumika to learn and practice.」
Yumika says with a bitter face.
「You need to watch it to learn it, compared to『Flash』the degree of difficulty is lower.」
While weeping, Yumika replied.
As they moved forward, Kazane worried about Yumikas depressed state and called to Zinray.
「About Yumikas state of mind/mood?」
Zinray chuckles at the question.
「No, realizing the difficulty is only something the self/person can ascertain, it is the point where the barrier(of entry) becomes visible (TL: ie the next wall to climb over to get stronger). From here onwards, she will become stronger.」
Kazane was honestly surprised by Zinrays words.
「Well, that will be the story, if she’s not crushed.」
「If you get frustrated in the middle, regardless of talent, that is where it ends.」
「Nonetheless, that is only a problem for her (to handle). I(washi) just train her and will trust her will/determination.」
Kazane feels a bit jealous of that situation.
（Master huh… could I also become a disciple somewhere?）
Although Kazane uses a sword, her amateur swordsmanship is not very trustworthy/reliable. It doesn’t become strong easily because she doesn’t have natural talent like Yumika.
（Would a skill help maybe?）
I/Kazane thought, but for now I/she did not remember the skills to help the sword.
（Maa, it’s not as if I can do anything about it right now.）
It’s accurate to say she was strong enough for the current situation. The power of Berserk Ogre Greaves + Killing leg was comparable to a Diablo/Diabo of the demon family. Combined with Ariel Jump and the Wall Walking skill gained from the worker ant the usefulness increases more and more.
（It’s more useful to focus on (where I can grow)/(where my skills fit) ne.）\nThinking that way, Kazane walks ahead.
◎Rock Hold Caves – Fourth Level
The stairs heading down the the fourth level were located and they descended.
「The cracks are getting bigger ne.」
The scenery outside the ceiling is coming into view. Although they need to descend, Kazane and Yumika were craning their necks trying to make sense of the structures/scenes. On the other hand Zinray, Louise and Mefirs do not seem to care/try to make sense of it. After leaving the castle, Tiara found everything unusual, but was still quietly impressed this time.
「I dunno. It seems to be possible to go through the break/crack, but I do not recommend it.」
「I heard of story of people trying to take a shortcut to the lower levels but ending up floating away in the sky/space. It seems to be a very unstable place.」
If it is something like outside the game area they will keep falling indefinitely and there is a possibility that it will never come back again. Kazane thought it would be better to stick to the path.
Kazane discovers the enemies presence with her 『Dog’s Sense of Smell』as usual.
To Yumikas question, Kazane points to the path on the right.
「There is an/some dead adventure(s) being eaten.」
I/Kazane ended up wondering whether to say it or not.
「Should we/we should attack now?」
While (the monsters are) eating it is the best time to surprise attack.
Yumika holds a hand on her chest to calm down and agrees.
「There seem to be (two) Burrow Tigers and a mixture of something else. I don’t know, I think it’s probably pretty strong.」
「Is it possible to sneak in with invisible and amush?」
Kazane nod’s to Zinrays question.
「I think you should do that. Quite strong.」
Louise thinks about it and then issues instructions to Tiara.
「This time, I’ll be defending, so Tiara (you) can push the knight forward?」
Tiara nods to Louises instructions.
Mefirs emits light. Seemingly ready to breath fire.
「Yumika~, you aim for the Burrow Tiger. Try to kill it with a blow if possible.」
「Well then, let’s go! I entrust (it to) you Kazane~」
Kazane invokes Invisible. Wall Walking is also used to walk along the ceiling.
（This, I wonder. It smells like a powerful Burrow Tiger.）
While feeling that, Kazane turns the corner of the passageway where the enemy is.
And, the Kazanes eyes pop out(Lit: rounded eyes) instinctively.
(It was) Standing twice as large as a Burrow Tiger, and looking more like a bear than from the cat faily. It is chewing the corpse which seems to be an adventurer.
Kazane forced down her nauseous feeling.
（Zinray-san is in position. Then I will go.）
Kazane released Wall Walking and pushed off from the ceiling.
Spell : [[Fly]] [[Torch]] [[Fire]] [[Heal]]
Skill : [[Goblin Language]] [[Night Vision]] [[Crushing Blow]] [[Dog’s Sense of Smell]] [[Golem Maker: Lv2]] [[Rush]] [[Fire Principle: Second Chapter]] [[Healing Principle: Second chapter]] [[Air Jump]] [[Killing Leg]] [[Fear Voice]] [[Invisible]] [[Tiger Eye]] [[Wall Walking]]『Insight』
Kazane「Level rises, points into muscle strength.『Insight』is passive skill ne. Even if a knife is thrown from behind, you/I can say「Ha」and turn while catching it.」
Yumika「No, it’s impossible unless you raise your strength/train a bit more. Though I can do it.」
Kazane「Seriously? I casually bragged about it too.」
Yumika「No, I am training seriously ne.」