Things were very lively inside the dungeon. Thanks to Sayla.

Eeeeeeekk!!!

She screamed when skeletons appeared.

Noooooooo!!!

She screamed when ghouls appeared.

All the while clinging to my arm while pressing her hard, washboard-like chest against it.

I could have also used magic from a distance, but I deliberately went into close combat with my wooden sword to have some fun. Sayla frantically trying to hide behind me as a shield while being scared was fun.

Lookin at you from behind, it makes one wonder, Just what the hell are these people doin after coming into a dungeon?, you know?

Im sure for outsiders it must look like were flirting.

Im getting my fill of enjoyment.

When I agreed in satisfaction, I was told by Sword, You really deserve divine punishment.

Still, this place is full of slow-moving monsters. If a quickly-moving monster appeared around here, itd take the thrill to a new level.

Just when I thought so, something suddenly showed up.

Its a wraith. Physical attacks dont work gainst that thing. Sword explained.

I want to test out various things first. Whats going to happen if you get hit by its attack?

You wont die instantly. Gettin possessed by it would make things annoyin though Its usin mental attacks. In the worst case, Ill handle it one way or nother.

Thats a load of my mind then.

But even before that, the woman clingin to you should be able to handle it, however. He commented while pointing at Sayla who was stuck to my arm while trembling.

No need. Shes here as a mascot to spice up things.

If shes this scared for me, it also makes this dare super exciting for me.

Ive already thought that your quite the terrible person, but considerin all her condescendin, cocksure talk, that woman is just as bad as you. He said apathetically.

Now, now, dont be so jealous, Sword.

Do you actually know the meanin of the word? I was asked in return.

Now then, a wraith, huh? Theyre standard attractions for any haunted house, but to be honest, Im not really that interested. After all, theyre completely soundless.

Ryoku, does that thing show up in your detection?

There is a response with infrared rays. Its temperature is low.

Hmm. That part follows the usual setting.

Then

Eeeeeeekk!! Its a wraith! A wraith is heading this way! Noooooooo!

Yep, yep, its totally heading this way.

Sa

Noooooooooooo!

I waited until the very last moment, just when things got so exciting that Sword would step in at any moment.

Haaah! I tried cutting the wraith.

And it got cut.

Sayla was crying like a baby.

Okay, I could slice it apart.

Hmm?

Sword approached me with big steps.and grabbed me with an iron claw.

Gyaaaa!

Hey, theres limits to how far you take things! That just now was really dangerous!

It wasnt!

Rather, your iron claw is much more dangerous!

Now listen!

Thats why Ive been telling you to trust me a bit more and enjoy yourself! This is an adventure!

I got him to release his hand. But theres still some stinging pain left.

Youre such a worrywart. We werent in such a big danger that youd need to kick up such a fuss. The time when you suddenly disappeared was a lot more dangerous.

Since I honestly didnt understand the principle behind Ms. Bloodys magic, it seemed really dangerous to me. It looked like teleportation magic, but if that spell went haywire, a human would be scattered into pieces. Or become a flyman.

Gotcha. Sorry for gettin in the way of your fun.

I keep telling you to enjoy yourself as well. Look. I pointed at Sayla.

Eeek, a wraiiith!

She had completely broken down.

Isnt that girl a prime example of a failed priestess? A dungeon full of undead would usually be the perfect spot for a priestess to show her stuff. Sword mumbled while rolling his eyes.

Now its time for our grand adventure to start. Just when I was about to think that, we arrived at the boss room.

Eeehhh

Dont sound so disappointed.

My temples got ground once again.

P-Protect m-m-me p-properly, got it? Sayla demanded with her teeth clattering.

Theres no way Id do that, is there? The only ones I protect are Sword and the Ryokus. Rather, go in front and become a meat shield.

I kicked her bum with a verve.

T-T-That is p-preposterous a-a-after you b-brought m-m-me all t-the way h-he-here!! T-Take responsibility!

As if Id care. Ive got the principle of not getting involved and commenting on how others lead their lives. If you believe in a god, cling to them to save you.

Sword apparently didnt give a damn about her anymore either, Lets go then.

Ignoring Saylas disgraceful behavior and my trash talking her, he urged us on without a care and opened the door to the boss room.

The heavy door opened with a loud creaking and squeaking, totally befitting a haunted house. Itd be super thrilling if something were to jump us the moment the door swung open.

And, the instant we stepped into the room, a zombie dog leaped at us.

Eeek! Sayla fell on her butt, and peed herself while at it.

Ah, now that its reached this point, I guess its gone a bit too far. I scratched my head after cutting down the dog.

Rather, you bein able to deal with it calmly is scary as fuck. Even I got the jitters when I experienced it for the first time.

I mean, its such a stereotyped event.

I have absolutely no issues with such attractions. But you see, attractions like this get super boring the instant none of the participants gets excited over them, right? Even the Dungeon Core wouldnt be very amused if I kept slaying all it throws at me indifferently, coldly and looking totally bored, dont you think? Not getting startled in a dungeon packed with things intended to surprise you would be a depressing blow for the Dungeon Core, wouldnt it?

Yeah, whatever. Lets finish off the boss.

The boss was a lich. Meaning, it was capable of communication.

Hello.

Are you the type incapable of conversation?

I am, lich.

My name, Indra. Mr. Lich, have you ever been allowed to talk with Sir Dungeon Core?

That information is confidential.

I see, too bad. But, confidential basically means a confirmation, doesnt it?

Mr. Lich, do you have an ego?

That information is also confidential.

If I kill you here, will you be the same Mr. Lich that gets revived here?

Affirmative.

Alright.

Okay, then please excuse me, but I need you to die for me.

Wait. Im also, interested in you.

Hoh.

Sword looked back and forth between me with surprise coloring his face.

Why did you, try to talk with me?

Because I was curious.

Curious about what?

I consider dungeons to be attractions that have been created by Dungeon Cores. However, the monsters appearing in there arent golems, like the Ryokus which I built, but seem to be real monsters. But, if you defeat a monster in a dungeon, it turns into particles and vanishes. This makes it hard to consider the monsters in dungeons as genuine. Thus I wanted to know whether the monsters, which have likely been created by Sir Dungeon Core, possess an ego. Ive been hoping that my creations, the Ryokus, would also obtain something similar to a fake soul, which you could call an ego, some day. If the monsters created by Sir Dungeon Core are similar to ghosts, it might be possible for a self to dwell in the Ryokus one day

My words towards the end faded out as they became more and more quiet. The lich, however, burst into laughter.

You are really extremely interesting. Id love to keep talking with you for as long as possible, but Im bound to this place here in order to defeat any visitors coming here. With this, our conversation is over.

Is that so? Okay, then here I come.

I drew my wooden sword, closed the distance in an instant, and slew the lich. It turned into particles and vanished. Right afterwards, a treasure chest appeared with a plop.

Oh, a treasure chest!

Killin the lich instantly and frolickin so much bout its treasure chest, despite havin talked so happily with the lich moments agoyoure really unbelievable. Sword commented with a stunned look.

If I want to meet the lich again, I just need to come here once more, right? Anyway, Im going to open the chest.

Hmm?

Once I opened it, I found an accessory within.

You wont know what it is as long as you dont get it appraised. If your unlucky, it could even be a cursed item. Sellin it off would be the fastest way to deal with it.

Then well do just that, I suppose.

I wrapped it up in a sheet of leather and tossed it into my bag.

Now then, all thats left is to head back, but what should we do about the girl who peed herself?

No choice. Ill have you change into my spare clothes. Ill put up the toilets enclosure sheets, so get in there, wipe your body off with a towel, and put in the fresh clothes.

Sayla went over to get changed while sobbing with hiccups. It took her a bit, but then she came out in new attire. I laundered the clothes she wore and everything else.

Whaaa!? W-Wait! J-Just what is that!?

Im laundering. Its nice cause its easy, right? Well head towards the exit while your clothes dry.

I washed them lightly, dehydrated, and then dried them out. Sayla watched it all dumbfounded.

Hey, isnt this quite the high-ranking magic?

No clue. It looks like Sword cant use it, but I cant use some of Swords spells either.

Sword shrugged his shoulders.

Also, thiswhat Im wearing right nowthe underwear. Its for women, right?

Obviously.

Why do you have womens underwear on you!?

I told you that these are my spare clothes, didnt I!?

Youre wearing womens underwear!?!?!

Obviously!!

Sword had a blast as he was guffawing.

Pervert!

Actually Id be a pervert if I wore mens clothes!

Wearing womens clothes makes you a pervert!!

Why the hell!? What, is it a fixed rule that all the underwear of priests is mens wear without any differentiation between the sexes?

Since the way back became a boring chore, I used the full array of my magic together with Sword.

Im not the type of woman thinking that an outing is only over after youve come back home.

I could eliminate the undead with my light magic, ultraviolet rays. I guess it has a sterilizing effect. But figures, I mean ultraviolet rays are pretty harmful, arent they?

What is that magic youre usin?

Light magic.

Dont lie!

I earned myself a retort by Sword since my spell wasnt shining.

Just a moment there! You could use light magic, and yet you defeated the monsters in close combat earlier!? Why!?! Sayla shouted at me.

I just wanted to enjoy watching you getting scared. Why are you asking something so obvious?

When I answered her like that, she started to violently tremble, and got totally mad.

You idiooot! Youre truly a brute! I hope you receive divine punishment!

I shook my head with a smile, I told Sword as well, but gods arent human. Thus they wont scold humans over every little, trivial occurrence.

Hearing that, she totally snapped. And at long last since coming here, Sword finally laughed out loud at Saylas reaction.

Rather, I told you to defeat them, but well, it was fun, so whatever.