Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka volume 2
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“……I was also mercilessly teased.”
With a little resentment in her eyes, Seal pursed her lips. Ha? I don’t know why, but her cheeks were slightly red. She intentionally coughed a few times, and pretended that nothing had happened.
I still had some doubts as I returned the basket over. Then I picked up the shop’s menu.
Saying goodbye after returning back her items made me feel like I was a scum. Although it couldn’t be considered as compensation for forgetting to return the item, I should still simply order something.
Besides from me, the relaxed customers are mainly female. It seems that a beastman housewife was currently smiling with her children. They were currently putting the fruits on the plate into their mouth, and revealed an intoxicated expression.
“Huh, was there this kind of decoration before?”
On the counter seat that allows you to look around the shop, a single white book captured my gaze.
It was leaning on the wall behind me……Saying it was an interior decoration was a bit far-fetched.
“Ahhhh, that is……”
Seal, who brought over the menu, suddenly stopped speaking. Then, before I produced some doubts, she continued to speak.
“It seems that an unknown customer left it behind in the shop. In order for him to notice it and pick it up when he returns, we placed it like that.
Ha, I sent out an lifeless sound. There was actually someone who would forget such a thick book in a bar.
Afterwards, I continued to slowly talk with Seal-san, who brought the cakes and red tea over. It seems that the cat person shop personnel had arbitrarily decided to let Seal-san to rest, does it not matter?
Anyways, I felt that it was a bit fishy.
“Then, are you resting for today?”
“Actually, it isn’t something that sounds that nice……”
I hid the matters related to Lili, and confessed that I don’t know why I feel unmotivated.
It is not considered to be a slip of tongue. Maybe I just wanted to talk to somebody about it.
Also, there was this shameless expectation about whether if I could get some helpful advice.
Seal-san looked at me and, after a while, she revealed a smile.
“Then, how about reading a book?”
“Reading a book?”
“Yes. Because Bell-san does not seem to be the type that reads book. Why not take advantage of this opportunity to try it?”
Just because it was like this, a book could be a good stimulus, Seal-san said.
Reading a book……I haven’t thought of that. But indeed, it could possibly be a good medicine for me.
After finishing a hero’s story, I would always have a restless feeling.
Being exposed to the world inside the book and allowing my heart to be jumping with joy, perhaps it would be able to pull me out from my current depressed state.
“Nnn, perhaps that’s not a bad idea. Thank you very much, Seal-san. I will try and read some books.”
“If I was able to help, then I am also very happy.”
I gratefully accepted Seal-san’s suggestion.
Just when I thought that I should not think about it by myself and discuss it with someone else, Seal-san continued to speak.
“What kind of books do you like to read?”
“Nothing really. In our headquarters, there are many books from Kami-sama. Maybe I should borrow one……”
When I was thinking whether if I should just go directly to the bookstore, Seal-san said “In that case”, and brought over the white book leaning from the wall over.
“Why don’t you try to read this book?”
“Eh? But, isn’t this book something that a customer left behind……”
“As long as you return it, there will be no problems. Anyways, books won’t lose anything after being read. And this must be something related to Adventurers. Perhaps there are contents written in it that would help Bell-san out.”
Because this is a very popular bar for Adventurers, naturally you would imagine the situation of the owner.
Indeed, this is a precious book that I have never seen before. Perhaps there will be no chance in the future to touch it.
However, simply taking away other people’s things was still……
“It does not matter. Anyways, Mia mama seems to be unhappy that this book was left in the shop. If Bell-san is able to accept it, then perhaps it would help us out…… And”
Seal-san became slightly embarrassed.
“I also wanted to become Bell-san’s strength, or something……”
“……”
“After all, I can only do this level of things, so Bell-san, could you accept it?”
After being told about the wish that was similar to the usual, I could not help but reveal a wry smile.
If that’s the case, I’ll kindly accept it.
I do not want to let down Seal-san’s feelings so I decided to accept the book.
While it was handed over to me, Seal-san’s soft hands touched my own hand, and my heart was rattled.
“T…Thank you very much. Then, it is almost time for me to go?”
“Okay. Thank you for coming.”
I panicked and used that as an excuse to stand up.
While saying “The cakes were very tasty”, I hurriedly left the shop.
It seems to be the same when I was with Eina-san……No, once I touch a female’s skin, I would become extremely nervous. My face would be flushed. In the end, how innocent am I.
“Seal, did you lend the book out……?”
“Yes. I lent it.”
“Even though you knew that it was an item that tentatively belonged to the shop, but you still lent it out. It really is rare for the serious Seal……”
“You two, nyaa, haven’t you heard of the saying that “Love is blind” nyaa? For Seal to overcome to difficulty, it is nyaa impossible nyaa.”
While I was confused due to the feeling of touch from Seal-san’s warm hands, I quickly set foot on the way back home.
× × ×
Once I returned to the headquarters, I could not wait to start reading.
Kami-sama has not yet come back at this time, so I held the white book in my hand and placed it onto the table.
Pulling out a chair, I nervously opened the cover with no titles printed on it.
What should I do, there was an unpleasant feeling at the very beginning.
Then why don’t you teach magic to Goblins……
I desperately resisted my temptation to close the cover while thinking about this. I could not let down Seal-san’s good intentions. So I forced myself to end and continued to read.
Although the opening was a bit like that, but the contents were quite decent.
From the titles of the table of contents, it seems to be a book related to Magic.
“Ooooo” my eyes were shining and I felt lucky that I was able to indulge into the sea of books.
Because it was compiled using a common language, so I was barely able to understand it.
However, what are these small text that are wandering between the lines……?
Ancient Text……No, it seems like, formulas was it, this?”
I turned the page.
ected by
It was different than
There was no unified form, it was a group of complex and strange signs.
I was swallowed by this style……text.
I turned the page.
An
There was a face. Eyes. Nose. Mouth. Ears. It was a human’s face.
It was created from the compilation of dark handwriting, it was a human’s face that had his eyes closed. The face of the article.
I turned the page.
No. It is
No. It is a
I turned the page.
The closed eyes opened. I heard my own voice.
The crimson eyes, that were compiled by the text, seem to penetrate me. The small lips that were from short texts began to weave out words.
I turned the page.
I don’t know.
But, it was something unclear yet powerful.
An Ultimate Move to defeat Monsters. The Mystery that allows Heroes to Rise Up from the Dead.
Powerful, Filled with Momentum, Compassionless, Overwhelming.
A Wish that I Desire to Attempt Once, a Pure Aspiration.
I turned the page.
A Powerful Strength.
A Great Weapon that can Destroy the Weak me.
A Mighty Weapon that can Inspire the Weak me.
It is not a Heavy Shield of a Guardian, Nor is it a Gorgeous object like Healing Hands.
A Heroes’ Power to Break Through the Obstacles in Front of Their Path.
I turned the page.
Thing?
What Kind of Thing is Magic?
When I hear about Magic, it must be Flames. The Very First Thing that Comes into my Mind was Flames.
Powerful, Violent, Blazing.
Able to Burn Up Grass Fields, Rousing Up Ashes, An Anxious Atmosphere, Like Waves Swallowing Everything, Swaying the Sun’s Rays, Something that does not Match the Weak me, Bright Red Flames.
Warmer than Anything Else, It Will Absolutely Never Go Out……Immortal Flames.
I Wanted to Become Flames.
To Become Stronger, To Head Towards that Person’s Side.
To Become More Agile, To Head Towards that Person’s Side.
Like a Flash of Light Passing Through the Gaps Between the Clouds.
Like Riding a Lightning Bolt in the Sky.
More Than Anyone, More Than Anyone, More Than Anyone,
More Than Anyone, It Must Be More Agile.
To Head Towards that Person’s Side.
To Head Into that Person’s Eyes.
If It Was Possible, If It Was Possible, If It Was Possible.
I Want to Become a Hero.
I Wanted to Become a Hero, That I Have Always Longed For Since That Time, and Which I Have Still Dreamed Upon Like a Fool.
Like Them Who Appeared in the Myths, A Hero that Everyone Praises and Approves.
Even if it was a Shameless Delusion, Even if it was Vanity that would Cause Nausea, Even if it was a Dream that Would Not Match Me to A Miserable Extent.
I, Wanted To Become a Hero, That Would Be Recognized by That Person.
……Sorry.
The me in the book, finally smiled.
Following this, my consciousness was plunged into darkness.
× × ×
“……kun……ell-kun”
I can hear a voice.
Echoing within my pitched-black consciousness, a warm and beautiful voice resounded in my ears.
It feels a bit itchy, and the light penetrated this darkness.
“Bell-kun!”
The next moment, I woke up.
“Ah……K…Kami-sama?”
“Ah ah, yes, it’s me. What is it, why are you lying down on the table? If you wanted to sleep, then can’t you go to a more proper location?”
Towards Kami-sama’s face that was sticking closely, I could only use my sleeping eyes to glance around. Then I raised my face to observe the surroundings.
It was the headquarters. The room hidden in the church. The time is ……7 at night. It was already night time.
I thought that I was not able to operate my head properly and confirmed the situation again.
“Were you reading a book? Haha, doing things that you were not accustomed to, and, in the end, you gradually lost to sleep?”
“Oh……Ah, yes……It should be, I guess?”
……I fell asleep?
The book that I borrowed from Seal-san was still lying open on the table.
I finished reading it……?
Pressing onto my temple. It seems as if my mind was shaken and it feels that there was some dissonance.
What passed through my mind were a few ambiguous memories. It was just like a daydream, where it lacked a sense of reality.
Who did I talk to? What was I asked? Also, are the remnants of my memories only a dream?
Not good, it was too confusing……
“Haha, so cute. Being able to see Bell-kun’s funny face, myfatigue from work has been blown away.”
“F…Funny……”
“Fufu. Quickly eat dinner now”
I was both dejected and embarrassed about that excessive speech, but Kami-sama had a smile on her face and walked to the closet.
Until Kami-sama had finished changing her clothes, I was waiting outside the room. I waited until a “It’s already okay” tiny face probed from the door. Then I began to prepare for tonight’s dinner. Although I was obviously back first, I did not prepare anything yet, so I felt a bit guilty. However, when we were standing together in the kitchen, Kami-sama’s was happy and her cheeks were blushing. I followed and revealed a smile.
“Bell-kun, what is that thick book? It can’t be that you bought it right?”
“Being asserted by you, I will also feel sad……Yes, I borrowed from an acquaintance.”
“Ah, let me also have a look later. It is rare to have a chance to see such an ancient book. Perhaps I should say my fingers are twitching”
“After all, Kami-sama loves books the most”
After clearing up the simple dinner, rotated for our shower, then it was time to update my
Kami-sama also seemed to have finally gotten accustomed to the work at
While Kami-sama took a needle to allow her finger to let out God’s Blood, I removed my shirt and laid down on the bed.
“Nnn~……Nnnnnnn? ……Muuuuuu?”
“K…Kami-sama……Did my proficiency growth rate change?”
“……Ahhh, it did not change. Your condition is excellent, we can only describe your growth speed like that”
I inquired in fear towards Kami-sama, who was issuing tangling sounds, what heat the back of my head was an unpleasant voice.
She’s still angry……No, perhaps
it is again?
It feels like recently every time we update
“Ahhh yes, you’re just so stubborn. Yes, I know, if it is only this much you will not change your heart”
Kami-sama was muttering complaints that were difficult to respond to.
There was nothing I can do. I could only leave my body in this impending heart atmosphere.
I don’t know why from behind, Chiku, Chiku, what seem to be like intentionally stabbing me with a needle constantly occurred.
Huh, Ah, O…Ouchhhh!?
“Kami-sama, it hurts! That was definitely intentional, right!?”
“Hmm—mph”
“It is not, Hmm—mph!?”
I complained sorrowfully, Kami-sama only gave an unknown reply and used the needle to poke my head again. Forcefully.
Besides from crying onto the pillow, I could not make any resistance towards Kami-sama’s behavior.
Uuuuuu, lying down like this is really painful.
“……Nnnn, aside from
“……Is that right?”
“Ahah. Nnnn, even if it is like that, it is still considered as an exception……”
The highest rank for the Basic Abilities in
In my case, my proficiency also had the phenomenon of a reduced growth. It can be said that the growth rate decreased, but why not say that I was still continued to successfully increase my abilities.
Just like Kami-sama had said, it was currently growing as an exception……
“………”
“……Kami-sama?”
Towards Kami-sama, who stopped her mouth and hands, I felt surprised.
I called her once, then I waited……
“……Magic”
“Huh?”
“Learned, Magic”
She replied with incredible words.
“Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehh!?”
“Ebuni!?”
I lifted up my waist.