I left the gate and went back to where I fell through the hole.
The giant skeleton was still down. There was no change.
I guess that’s enough for an initial investigation. If you want to go more deeper, you should search as a party.
「Let’s bring the evidence back.」
The first thing I saw was a large sword lying on the ground, too big for a human to hold, and it would be hard to carry it up the stairs. And I don’t have the physical strength.
There is a way to collect some of the bones and return home, but it would be too weak of an evidence to make the Lord move.
The only option left was the magic stone that had been the power source. It was as big as a fist, and if we knew that a demon with such a large demon stone was roaming near the village, the report of the dungeon’s discovery would be more credible. I’m sure the Lord will make a move.
I’ve decided!
I’ll bring back the magic stone!
I approach the giant skeleton.
As I walked around in circles, I saw the magic stone that was hidden in the bones.
It was reddish-black in color and glowed slightly. It was an evidence that the magic stone was in operation, and when I pull it out of the monster, the light disappears— eh it’s glowing?
It’s still moving!
The giant skeleton’s jaws made an eerie clattering sound as it sensed that I had noticed it, and it raised it’s arms wide, it’s bony palms closing over my head as it tried to crush me.
Magic won’t work in time!
I leaped forward, trying to find a way out. I heard a vibration from behind me.