An abnormality that appears all over the world leading to another world… From there, monsters that attack people overflowed, and the entrance of a dungeon wouldn’t be closed until the core of the dungeon is destroyed.
Other than magic, no other means of attack was effective against these monsters. Because of that, the protagonists have to go to a magic school to deal with these monsters that overflow from the dungeons.
Until they learn how to use magic devices and destroy the core of dungeons all over the world, the adventure of the protagonists will not end…!!
That’s the gist of what is actually written in the electronic manual of the game, but in most endings, they forget about the dungeons and just be happy together. It was like saying, ‘Yahoo!! There is no way things like dungeons exist in this world!!’
Thus, I went to a dungeon.
“….”
With a maid who seems to be free enough to play with her nails behind me from a while ago.
“…”
“…”
Let’s forget about this strange maid for the time being.
Dungeon is a mysterious singularity that appears all over the world. The only thing we know about the dungeons is that they act as a passageway, bringing mysterious creatures that we call monsters from the other side.
Those dungeons are basically under control of a specialized institution, and the entrance to those dungeons are closed by a barrier. Naturally, unauthorized entry is not permitted. We need something called a special entry permit to enter, but I, who is the son of the great Sanjo Family, easily obtained that special entry permit.
However, in the process, I discovered a terrifying fact. And that is, apparently, my current score is…0 points.
The world of 『Everything for the Score』… commonly known as Esco world, is a caste world where the 『Score』 given by the government by evaluating everything such as behavior, activity, social contribution, to even a simple thing like how to fold a futon, determines one’s caste.
In this world, everything is really determined by the score. From family status, school treatment, job hunting advantages, to even the quality of one’s drink or the number of dishes for dinner.
Above all that, the score can even be treated as money. You can buy everything using a score instead of money, and in some cases the score is even more valuable than money.
Scores are also connected to a magic device. Hence, even when buying juice from a vending machine, the vending machine will automatically read our score from the device and the drinks that are sold there will change depending on our score (With 0 points, I can only buy Dr.Pepper).
Moreover, in 『Tokyo』 where I live in, there are many convenience stores and vending machines that only accept score. That is why I, who only have the lowest amount of points, have to go all the way to a convenience store in front of the station where I could pay with cash to purchase some commodities.
Perhaps the reason why I was able to easily issue a dungeon entry permit with 0 points was because the Sanjou family’s BBA alliance1 has arranged it in advance. They probably have a faint expectation that I will die somewhere inside the dungeon, I can see that coming.
Well, now, do you know why I only have 0 points?
The reason is simple. Because I, who got reincarnated as Sanjou Hiiro, a man who got sandwiched between Yuri, is hated globally. Anyway, this guy is a natural tanker. I think he should be a punching bag in the future (irony).
And about three years from now, Hiiro-kun, who happens to be me, is destined to die a tragic death by the time he graduates from the school. If I couldn’t take any measures by then… It’s game over.
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Yay, aren’t you happy, both of us are dead meat, Hiiro ^_^
…There is no way I want to do a double suicide with the bastard who got sandwiched by Yuri.
To not let that happen, before my impending doom, I have to gain power enough to at least deal with the assassination unit hired by the Sanjou family. For that purpose, strengthening my magic is a must. And in order to strengthen my magic, I have to obtain some good consoles and raise my parameters. So, for that reason, I came to a dungeon where I could get a good console and also raise my parameters, but…
“….”
Why did this maid follow me? Is she that free?
For the time being, I’ll leave the maid and think about how to capture the dungeon.
There are various types of dungeons that exist in Esco World. From orthodox ones such as caves, sky castles, and world trees to buildings that are related to everyday life such as empty department stores, demolished buildings, and mansions with lots of traps.
And the dungeon I’m currently in is a dungeon that is said to be suitable for beginners, 『Abandoned Railway Station Dungeon』. This dungeon only has 5 floors, and even the monsters that appeared here are all weak, to the point of making people wonder how someone can be defeated here.
While thinking about that, I stretched my body and stared at my magic device.
Kuki Masamune… It is in fact one of the existing sword-shaped magic devices and is considered a national treasure. It is a nice device that has a strength and agility skill UP passive skill and is equipped with three slots. And no matter in which slots I fitted the console, it is really easy to use because they’re connected.
The player can also obtain this device by selecting 『Obtain even if you had to kill him』 option when you meet Hiiro for the first time in the 『Evil Route』. If that option is chosen, Hiiro will explode for some reason. Right, this guy could even die with one option, you can see how high the developer’s murderous intent towards this guy is.
Anyway, I fitted 『Attribute: light』 and 『Generation: ball』 consoles into the magic device and pulled the trigger. In that instant– the consoles connected with each other. A pale line runs through the scabbard and thus the magic is activated.
Activate–light.
And just like that, a ball of light appears in front of me.
“Whoa~!!”
So friggin cool!!
I’m also a boy, after all. There is no way I don’t get excited when I see something like magic actually activated before my eyes.
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However, I’m intrigued by the maid who has been staring at me for a while…. is she going to set a trap for me?
“Well then, let’s try to move this ball of light next!”
I took a stance with my hand and raised my voice on purpose. Subsequently, I make a gesture as if I’m going to shoot the light and… stared at the unmoving ball of light.
“Arere~? That’s strange~?”
With those words, the maid reacted.
“Why isn’t it moving~? Arere~? Maybe this is a defective product~?”
The maid was quivering while glancing at me.
Fufu, you want to teach me how to, right….. You want to teach me, right…. I understand that, really… Humans are beings that like to one-up someone, after all…!
“I-it can’t be helped…”
Perhaps succumbed to my 『Arere~ attack』, the maid approached me with a triumphant look.
Yosh, I caught one!! Fish, fish, fish!!
While winding the reel inside my mind, I bent my neck about 90 degrees and went on the offensive.
“How difficult!? I really don’t understand!! I understand nothing!! I don’t even know the answer of 1+1!! Oh wait, it’s probably 3!!”
“It can’t be helped. If you prostrate, I might–”
“Let me.”
Suddenly, someone snatched the magic device from the side. The girl who suddenly appeared then became absorbed in playing with my magic device.
“….”
Wait, who the heck are you!?
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Blonde hair that was smooth like silk, and triangular ears which is a characteristic of a certain race. The girl with a slender body and silver earrings on her ears also has a bow, which is also one of the characteristics of her race.
With a pair of silver eyes as beautiful as the moon and that could tempt people’s hearts, the girl wore an outfit unique to her race that has a lot of exposure… Actually, I know who this beautiful girl is.
“Yes, this is perfect. If you don’t fit a 『Control』 type console, you won’t be able to shoot it, so you should be careful.”
The elf princess, the strongest corner, the highest rate of killing Hiiro… And one of the four heroines in the Esco World.
“Are you a dungeon beginner?”
She is Lapis Klue La Lumet–
“I advise you to go home before you die.”
Looks like instead of the maid, I caught a heroine.