Today is another day of work work work (dungeon testing).
Although the end is not in sight like the last job in a black company, it's still more rewarding, and the pay is better.
And above all, if you have four fiancées, you have to earn a good living as a man.
Kaido, hold those cyclops coming from the right!
"Whoosh!
We split up with Kaido, a mage swordsman in the vanguard, and my opponent.
"Full armor is such a pain in the ass, isn't it?
Gigantes in full armor.
It uses its monstrous power and wields a shield and hammer like a gate.
It's a big swing to match its massive body, but it uses its shield well and doesn't let you get in its pocket easily.
The fact that you can't get them in the bosom means that you're losing in time.
The blade of the mineral tree is out of reach, yet the shield blocks your magic.
And...
Leader! The dreadnought is coming, that it is! Take evasive action, that is!
The Giant King's dungeon is a dungeon in which a wide variety of humanoid giants guard a mountaintop fort.
Although the end is easy to understand, you'll be hampered by the ironclad defense of the natural fortresses, such as the highs and lows and the cliffs, as well as the rich armor that the giants themselves have created.
If held by the giants, the crossbowl looks so small that it could be mistaken for a handgun.
If it fires continuously, a mince will be created in the blink of an eye, including my human body.
Heavily armed giants guard the fort's gates and bombard it with crossbows from afar.
A solid iron wall, taking advantage of the terrain.
Dive through the torrential rain, cutting away iron arrows as they rain down.
Amie together! Watch out for the scaffolding, everybody! I'll freeze you!
"Yes! Full of magic!
You'll use the power of your party to try to break through their stronghold, but your opponent is a giant tribe that has turned a mountain larger than Mount Everest into a fortress.
Climbing from the foot of the mountain, the existence forged in an environment where the oxygen is getting thinner and thinner is unmatched, even in Seoul.
Although the combined magic of Kitamiya and Amelia's range ice magic instantly transformed a rocky mountain into a mountain of ice.
It doesn't work!
"No! You're too tough!
The frozen footing is nothing to worry about. Shattering the ice as if it didn't matter, the army of giants takes a firm step forward and secures a foothold.
You'll be surprised to see them like that, Kitamiya and Amelia.
Senpai! South! Help me! I can't hold back anymore!
"Win! Turn to cover, that is! I'm going to recover Kaido-senpai and scatter all kinds of magic stone grenades, that I will!
I get it!
Is the magic less effective because of the armor's anti-magic treatment, or is it simply because the Titans are too tough?
Numerous explosive sounds can be heard in the direction of Katsura.
In the distance, you can see Katsu tossing around a grenade made of magical stones, but it's only somewhat effective.
I'm running out of time.
And there are only a few ways to break out of this place.
Leader! In the bushes, that is!
I'd like to! If you're being attacked like this, you don't have time to do anything!
The situation is no different.
And because of the difference in the amount of data we have, they have a higher quality of countermeasures than we do.
I'm sure my opponent knows that I'm the keystone of this party, and that I'm a combination of warrior and wizard like me.
The distribution of forces is heavily weighted in favor of me.
I'm knocking down many of them with little time to spare, but they're replenished as quickly as possible.
More functional than the Onion King and the Immortal King, the Dragon King and the Mushroom King are polar opposite dungeons.
Nor is it the same with the KIOH.
So this is a very well regulated army.
One well-coordinated feature.
A phalanx of mallets and spears shot out of the gaps in a simple but horizontal line of shields is now a wall.
Despite the fact that there's a full-fledged fort behind it, the fortifications standing in front of it are also very solid.
''Haaaaaaah!
With a flash of brilliance and the sensation of slicing through the steel, he tries to cut down a corner of the wall of the great shield.
"Tut.
The space between the slashes turned into a spear bed in the blink of an eye.
The five spears that appeared in the field of vision when the spear was avoided.
And on either side of them was a mallet that was ready to crush the spear as it dodged and charged.
There's also a difference in size!
Just because it's an attack from above, the acceleration of gravity adds to the intensity of the attack.
Although this one aims at a vital point, the force of the attack is slightly reduced and the amount of effort required is high.
A thunderbolt-class attack would be able to make a hole in this wall.
This small difference in effort will hinder that gap.
You can still manage it if your opponent gives it to you, but this is your enemy and there's no mercy in it.
South! Kitamiya and Amelia's three deployed defensive barriers! I'm going to break it down in one fell swoop!
You'll get beaten up if you do that, that you will! Lynch, that is!
"You only have to hold it for a few seconds!
So there's nothing to do but force the time out.
It's dangerous to create an opening when you're standing in the front line.
You'll break out in a cold sweat at this level near the midsection, but you'll work it off by laughing at it.
"Yeeeee! Women have guts, that they do! Kaido Senpai and Masaru are exposed to the limit, that is! Kitamiya and Amie gather! The leader will get ready as soon as possible, that is!
"Yes, sir!
I get it!
"Let's go, Amy!
"OK! I'm gonna go for it!
"Oh!
As if to show this A-Un-Kyo, everyone immediately reacts to Minami's instructions.
I take a giant leap backwards and land behind the assembled Kitamiya and the others.
Minju Connection! Four seconds to build!
From the midst of jumping stretches the roots of the mineral tree and wraps them around the arm.
Then the magic circle begins.
The magic circulates like a raging river to ensure the purity of the magic, improving its quality and coating the tree with lightning magic.
It begins to discharge and your body heats up as you prepare to deliver an extra-large blow.
Sensing the great magic, the giants flock to us with our magic barriers up.
Katsu and Kaido tried to stall them, but they were outnumbered.
You're going to have to make sure that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about it.
Senpai! Some of them are out!
"Excuse me, here too!
Still, the two of them do a good job of holding off quite a few of the giants as they push through the rain of iron.
The south gives me a thumbs up with one hand to let me know that I can handle the gunning and the hammering.
! High magic reaction! Where is it?
However, just as he was about to unleash his thunderbolt, Minami looked around busily.
"Up here!
"Ow! That's a lot of magic!
Kitamiya and Amelia also reacted belatedly and tried to find the source of its magic power.
''Leader! Directional correction! That amount of magic, that it is not good! How bad is so bad that all I can say is that it's bad, that it's bad!
I know!
I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what's going on, but I'm going to be able to get a good idea of what's going on.
I didn't have time to think about whether it was the secret weapon of the giant tribe, and I readjusted my stance in the direction I was going to swing my military lightning, which I was going to swing down.
I'll shoot before you shoot me!
You're on the verge of being fired, just in time for the structure of the art form.
The moment I squeezed the hilt of the mineral tree and stepped in to release it, I thought it was a preemptive strike.
!
I had a gut feeling that I shouldn't attack it, but I had a hunch that I shouldn't attack it, so I used the lightning that I had accumulated in my stash of weapons.
I'm not going to be able to get rid of it.
「「「「「「!? 」」」」」」
I fired off to the front as originally planned.
The members who responded immediately to my shout all jumped sideways to evade.
The vortex of blue lightning pushed through the void created by Minami and the others diving to the ground on each side.
! The leader is falling girls x 4 from the sky, that is !!!!
And without needing to get angry at the cause of my sudden action, Minami immediately got up and looked up at the sky and pointed to the girls who had begun to free-fall.
South! Scaffolding!
"Yes, that I do! Everyone else is in tow!
Falling girls are unconscious to look at.
And the enhanced eyes caught the four girls who are estimated to be about five years old.
If that's transfer magic by gate, then it can't be transformed into a magical body.
It's not safe if they fall like that.
I'm going to be the one to receive the girls and abandon the chance to attack for once in a lifetime.
Run up the scaffolding that arose with a thump.
Pin the mineral tree on your back and run up.
At your feet, you rise at the south's call and use your own attack techniques to check the giants scattered by the thunder.
You'll be able to use your legs to help, and you'll be able to run up in the air for the girls.
Just in time!
I'm glad they're all unconscious, but they're still hugging each other and refusing to leave me.
I got it! All hands retreat! All hands retreat!
After securing the girls as if to jump and hug them, I chose to retreat without hesitation.
They all dared to descend the mountain as fast as they could without hesitation.
Huh, I'm tired.
Totally.
"Ugh, I fell down and hit my forehead on the way.
"All-out sprinting and long distance is no good, that it is. Absolutely.
But I'm glad you're all safe.
"If you are safe, you can go to .........
「「「「「.........」」」」」
They all escaped from the King of the Giants' dungeon, dripping with sweat, but they escaped safely.
Normally I would be relieved to hear that, but this time it's different.
Softly all eyes are drawn to my arms.
If the treasure was there I wouldn't be too worried about it, but unfortunately I had a question mark in my arms as to why.
It wasn't hard to carry the four girls down the mountain, but I wondered if it was really a good idea to bring them back, even if it was a spur of the moment decision.
"Is one of them a dark elf girl?
"I don't know about this one, that I don't know, but is it a vampire child in terms of skin color, that it is?
"Is this child the devil's child? It's got wings on its back.
"So this one is an angel?
But why are these kids in a place like that?
「「「「「......... Come on? 」」」」」
And while I was debating whether or not to let them down, Kaido, Minami, Kitamiya, Amelia, and Masaru, in turn, peeked into my arms.
A girl with brown skin and black hair and pointed ears, a girl with pale skin and silver hair and red hair with small bat-like wings, and a blonde girl with three pairs of white bird-like wings .
A child of the giant tribe would still make sense, but none of these kids fit that tribe.
Oh, but we are the same race as the leader's wives, that it's a coincidence?
It's just a coincidence. What are you talking about, Minami-chan?
Yeah, what the hell were you thinking?
Well, I have an idea for this kind of story, that I have.
"Ring a bell?
Yes, that's just a wild story, that it is.
But the possibility of that might be a clue, Yone?
"Yeah, Amelia's right. Now I just want to get things straightened out. Besides, she's a little girl. You're going to have to find your parents.
No, I don't think we need to look for your parents in this case, that I'm sure? We need to return, that we do.
I've been watching the girls for a while, and Minami said she had an idea.
I'm not sure how to judge the current situation, but I'm going to ask her to clarify the situation as well, but Minami's story is a bit circular and to the point.
What do you mean?
You don't have to find them, but you do have to send them home.
If you just listen to me, it sounds like you know where your parents are, and you know where to send them.
Minami's words, which sounded like a riddle, confused me even more.
"Look closely, that I do. Doesn't this girl look like Suela?
If you put it that way, yes. This angelic child looks like Himikku.
"This one's hair is the same red color as Evvia's?
This one too. If you look closely, it looks like Memoria.
"So what does that mean for .........?
We all stare at Minami, who says that the characteristics of the child sleeping in his arms are similar to those of Suela and her friends.
What the hell are you doing near the entrance of the dungeon, but this is an emergency.
Putting aside the gazes of the surrounding dungeon testers, Kaido's blunt words aside, all but Kaido come up with the impossible possibility.
Just then, at just the right moment, or maybe not, a creeping dark elf girl woke up rubbing her eyes.
Oh, good morning, Father!
He blinked a few times, then looked at me firmly and called me father.
"Oh, good morning?
"Yes, good morning father, he is a funny father. What is the matter with you? I got such a funny look on my face.
It's hard to catch up with the fact that you are suddenly identified as the father by a girl you don't know, without having time to think that she is a child who speaks very politely.
The girl's father was also there.
"Uncle?
"Yes, oh, Minami and Karen, oh, and Amie! It's been a long time, too!
The girl in the arms looked around and called Kaido an uncle, and was shocked that Kaido was unaware that there were other party members in the room.
It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of this.
Oh, I'm sorry father. Maria, Kasumi, Claire, wake up.
And the girl who goes to wake up the other girls.
The girl who looks like Memoria is Maria, the girl who looks like Himikku is Kasumi, and the girl who looks like Evvia is Claire.
Then the girl, who is still unnamed, reaches out to wake up the other three and shakes their shoulders, and the shaken girls begin to wriggle awake.
As I watch the scene, slightly escaping reality, I wonder if I should admire the four girls who were sleeping so soundly after such a violent descent, I think to myself: "Oh?
"Asa?
The first thing that woke me up was a girl who looked like Maria, a girl who looked like Memoria.
She rubbed her eyes with her hands, and often looked at the girl who woke her up in a daze, and then looked at me and said, "Good night, Daddy.
"Good night, ......... dad.
And then he hugged me and started to sleep again.
"Maria! How envious, don't sleep on it! Wake up!
"Shut up! I was sleeping peacefully and dreaming about it.
"Oh, just in time, Kasumi, you can also help me wake up Maria.
No, Maria is hard to wake up, why are you here?
It's a good idea to have a girl who looks like Himikku, complaining about the girl who is waking her up, and finally looking at me in her arms, she tilts her head in wonderment and smiles immediately.
".........
Oh, Claire's up too. Hey, hey, why are you here, Toosan?
How could I understand? Father, you can pick me up, but this basket is not going to work. It's hard and it hurts a little.
"Oh, sorry.
Yes, and if you're going to pick me up, don't pick me up all at once.
In the midst of all that commotion, the last girl, Claire, who looked like Evvia, woke up.
And she was in pain because I was holding her up in full gear.
So I thought, and after an apology, I slowly let them all down, and the girl called Claire was waiting for me with her arms outstretched.
Oh, you sneaky Claire! Me too!
"What are you saying, you idiot. My first, Kasumi, of course my father wants to hold me in his arms.
I'm the first.
"Oh my God, it's not fair! I'll be first!
I'm not going to let her get to me first, and I'm going to hug my legs.
What's going on here?
What's going on here?
"Ahh, so it's come to pass, that I'm not going to be disappointed, that I'm not going to be disappointed.
What's going on, don't justify it, explain it to me.
In the midst of telling the girls to calm down in such a situation, Kaido and the others, who took some distance from them, asked Minami, who nodded with a convincing face, for an explanation.
It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a lot of experience in this field.
"Hmm... I'm not saying definitely, that I do.
In such a space, Minami casually blurts out, as if to say, "I'm going to the convenience store.
These children are the future leaders' children, that they are not?
What?
"Huh?
What?
What?
That word makes everyone stop.
Especially me, I can't follow my thoughts to those words.
Huh? My children from the future? Oh yeah, you look like Suela and her friends, and you call me your father, so you'll naturally be my kid.
......... Really?
I can only assume that it is, that it is. It's just a hunch, that it is.
In reality, you can't expect my child to come from the future, no matter how much of a fantasy it is.
What are you doing, Mr. Tootie, do you have a tummy ache?
Oh, my God. Father, do you have a stomach ache because of that business partner you were talking about the other day?
Really? Do you want to tell your mother to get you some medicine?
"Let's get you to sleep on the futon first, because your father is the one who keeps on working before you know it.
"No, no, I'm fine. So don't worry about it.
The fact that he cares about you so much and loves you so much is somewhat unrealistic and makes me wonder if you are really me in the future.
But I try my best not to let her realize such anxiety, so I try to respond with a smile.
Did it work for the moment, or were the children relieved.
What do I do now, what do I do after this?
You can't always fake a smile.
Ask for help by making eye contact with the people you can count on.
"I don't know.
And Kitamiya made a mark with his arm and shook his head as fast as he could.
I know what you're thinking, but think about it a little more before you say no.
FIGHT!
Amelia cheering with her lip-smacking, with a spirited gesture.
I wish you hadn't said anything other than "I'm sorry, I don't know.
"I'm sorry, I don't understand.
Gather your hands together and bow your head Sheng.
I can't help it, oh, I have to forgive you if you apologize so straightforwardly.
".........! For now, it's a drink!
Calm down and don't try to run away Kaido, what are you going to buy?
It's the last stronghold of the South, where four out of five of them are stuck, and they seem to be coping with this situation.
You are going to be able to find out what you are looking for. Is it a showstopper, that it is?
I've been telling it in riddles body language.
It's amazing that you could read it, but now is not the time to worry about it.
As I recall, it's good to stand in the same line of sight when talking to a child, right?
So, let's sit down and propose South's idea.
"Oh, uh, let's just not here for now. Do you want to move to work?
I'm not sure if this kind of invitation is right.
Most kids wouldn't take such an invitation.
"Yes, sir! Let's go!
"Yes,
"Oh, I get to go to Tomi's place of business!
"Oh, I get to go to work where I'm usually told no?
For some reason, it was very well received.
As the girls show their joyfulness, we, who have been gradually grasping the current situation, can't help but have mixed feelings.
I'm wondering how to tell the girls who are holding my hands, but before that, I'm wondering if Minami's prediction is correct.
I'm thinking of consulting with Suela and her friends, but can you say that you picked up what you think is your future daughter in the dungeon?
If you tell them honestly, they might suspect you of cheating.
But if you hide it poorly, the trouble might be pretty bad when you get caught.
Father! Where is your mother now? Workplace? Is your home? Now if you want to take a break, by all means, call your mother and let's all have lunch together!
While I was wondering about this, a future daughter, whose name is still unknown, and who resembles Suela, won her left hand, smiles at me and asks me if it is purely the desire of a girl who wants to be with her family, or if she usually acts that way.
Is it purely the desire of a girl who wants to be with her family, or does she usually act like that?
It's a good idea to invite your mother over, because I'm sure there are other workers at the store who can help you.
In that case, let's call Ka-san! Because I think I'm home!
Then I'll have to call my mother, but don't worry, she'll be here soon enough to get the job done.
The daughters all try to call their mother.
Kasumi, having secured her right hand, pulls on it with a quick tug.
The other daughters (?) and begging me with their sparkling eyes.
Their gazes are driving me to the edge with a bang.
You seem to be in trouble, Jiro.
"You can't resist that, Masaru.
"The best use of your feminine weapon, that it is.
"South, can you only see it from such an unholy perspective?
"But Karen, they're so cute, aren't they?
I can't afford to listen to what Kaido and the others have to say.
What should I do, what should I do?
What's the right thing to do, you ask.
"........., why don't you just go to your room?
The result is the procrastination of the problem.
But when they thought they could see their mother when they moved into their rooms, they all smiled at the same time.
This was when I realized that this is the reason why people say adult words are unfair.
There is no longer an option not to invite Suera and her friends, and from a practical standpoint, it is difficult to keep this situation secret.
As a member of society who values communication, you have no choice but to act quickly.
Well, let's go.
「「「「 Yes! 」」」」
I let out a telepathic message, with the girls replying cheerfully.
It feels like I'm calling someone in my head, and after a while the call is connected.
"Yes, this is Suela. Is there something wrong, Jiro?
"Sorry Suela, I have an emergency.
The first person I connected with was Suela.
I chose her first because she's the most flexible.
Himik couldn't move freely within the company and Memoria was a merchant, so her influence over the company would be external.
I chose Suera because of the possibility that Ms. Evvia's upper management might not be able to connect with the telepathic communication.
What's going on?
I don't know if the telephonic tone is there, but her mood changes to a serious one.
I'm worried because the words I'm about to say afterwards won't be taken as a joke, but I finally decide to tell her softly.
"I picked up our future child in the dungeon," I tell her softly.
"Huh?
Yeah, I know very well how she feels.
If someone said this to Suela, I think I would react like that, too.
"Well, what do you mean? I'm not sure what the situation is.
"I'm not joking, I'm not lying, I don't have any proof, but I can put together their testimonies that me, Suela, Memoria, Himik and Evia's kids are here.
"Wait a minute, sir. I do have a child in my belly right now.
Yeah, I know I'm making sure Suella has a child in her this morning. I still don't believe it either. But if I don't believe it, we're not going to get anywhere.
And I know for sure that you won't believe me unless you see these kids.
I can see beyond the telepathic communication and the confusion in Suela's mind.
You're just lucky that she doesn't suspect you of cheating.
"Uh, I'm sorry, I'm having trouble understanding this, but do you have my daughter right there anyway?
"Yeah, maybe.
"Do you need a name, sir?
"No, I was too upset to hear you call me dad. I wasn't in the mood to introduce myself.
"......... Okay, I'll come to you now. I'm coming to you now. If anyone claims to be their parent, please contact me immediately.
"All right, I'm on my way to the party room.
Yes, I'll be right there. Jiro-san, you contact Memoria and Himiku, and I'll get in touch with Miss Evia and then we'll head out.
"Okay, please.
"Yes, then.
The confusion has passed, and Suela is now in a serious mood.
You're going to be able to get a lot more than just a few minutes of your time, but you'll also be able to get a lot more than just a few minutes of your time.
You'll be able to find out more about this.
"Sorry to be at work
"No, it was quiet and bored as usual, so don't worry about it.
I was a little relieved to see her at her usual pace.
Conscious of the small amount of strength you feel in your hands, you can relax your tense shoulders and tell Memoria the same thing as Suela.
"......... is your daughter from the future. Are you sure you claimed to be my child?
"No, I only got the name. I didn't have the flow to ask for the family name.
"Then it's possible that they're using some nobleman's daughter as a focal point.
"Enclosure?
But the disturbing words that came from her mouth made me gather my strength again.
I'm going to be able to say, "Yes, this is your child, please acknowledge him/her. Even if you don't remember, if the child recognizes Jiro as your father, you can say as much as you like. Did Suera say anything?
"No, I didn't say anything.
Perhaps they are moving in light of the possibilities I mentioned. I'll close up store and head over there. I'll contact Himik, so please be alert for Jiro-san to be on guard just because he is a child.
"......... Okay.
The memo's telepathic communication is off, and I'm increasingly unsure of what these girls are like as they gently hold my hand.
Are these girls, who are not yet old enough to be used as tools of a nobleman that I don't know about?
That makes me sad.
"What's wrong? Father, you look so painful.
No, it's nothing. Your moms will be here soon.
"I see! I see your mother is coming too.
"Ka-san! Ka-San is coming too?
Yeah, "Himik" will be here soon.
That's why.
I'm sorry to test these girls, but I dare to say their names.
If you don't respond to Himikku's name here, if then.
I get it! You said you were busy with housework, but you can come!
I was anxiously awaiting the answer, but it was a pure smile.
"Hmmm, will Mother Himik and Suela be there, of course Mother will be there, right?
I'm sure Evvia's mom will be there too - Evvia's mom has no idea what to expect when it comes to Claire.
And how could such a child's innocence be so dispelling?
If it was an act, I would be fooled.
But I hope from the bottom of my heart.
Please let's hope that this smile isn't an act.
"Hey, Helena. What do you guys want to eat when you get here?
Yes, your mother's cooking is delicious, but eating out is also hard to get rid of.
And now I know the name of the last girl.
I think I'd like some kudzu cake.
I'd like a pancake.
"I'm a chocolate parfait!
"I want shaved ice, father!
That's not lunch. You need to eat a full meal before you can think.
Listening to the voices of the girls cheerfully replying, I think about the next step.
The girl who looks like Helena, the girl who looks like Suela, the girl who looks like Maria, the girl who looks like Memoria, the girl who looks like Himikku, and the girl who looks like Evia, Claire.
After this, Suela and her friends will meet up with her and there will be a lot of commotion.
It was obvious, but I just had a feeling.
I just had a feeling that things wouldn't turn out badly.