Since we moved into this undesirable location, a month has gone by.
We are here, serving as bait for monsters so they (Kryun and his squad) may more easily carry out their duties since my self-proclaimed older brother "Slime" failed to devise a method that would enable us to take riches from these foolish adventurers.
"How long will it take in any case?"
"maybe a year? two perhaps? According to what we have observed, this place is actually far too large." Miyamoto answered.
"Wait? You guys set up sufficient supplies to last for two years?" Slime Aniki made an inquiry.
"Sometimes, it takes longer than that kid. Subspaces can be more than just useful for adventurers."
"Subspaces? What are they supposed to be?" My curiosity grew.
"Do you notice the ring I'm holding? It is a Subspace, a hypothetical another world that exists underneath and within our own particular objects from a magical-scientific perspective." Grisaia replied.
"Could you converse in human?"
"She is implying that the area inside the ring where they keep the necessities is similar to a small room in a house where they keep unwanted stuff." Aniki interpreted what she said.
"Oh, it's not just a tiny location. Kryun employs a subspace that contains a mansion. Sadly, all I have is a house and a gym."
"You describe it as small? I wager, Your gym must be larger than Kryun's mansion," On the forehead of "Kryun The Imbecile," I could see a new vein appear.
"WHAHAHAHAH, it is," Grisaia said with laughter.
"These kids aren't really doing us much good, are they?" Kryun and Miyamoto were having a discussion.
"I disagree with what you said,"
"Well, I believe my point is valid."
"You shouldn't harbor resentment against youngsters."
"Why would I act that way? Just because I don't get along with some kids doesn't mean I'll detest them."
"You have always been a popular and shallow man. Your speech is imprecise, much like your personality."
The words from Miyamoto caused Kryun's eyebrows to twitch. "Hey look, I simply wanted to ask for your opinion on whether we should keep them in the group or not, let's not cause any misunderstanding,"
"I simply don't mind their presence if you want my opinion then that's all you will receive."
Kryun proceeded to follow Almia so he could talk to her. He thought, he was starting to see Almia's perspective now}
"I believe I now understand you."
"What are you trying to prove here?"
"Explain why you were against bringing two children."
"How or why we needed them as bait confused me. I don't detest people in our party as you do. I would really appreciate it if you left me alone right now."
Kryun returned to his designated spot when his eyes twitched once again.
"If they won't do anything then I will," He talked quietly so as to be unheard.
I headed over to approach Aniki, who was behind the group.
"Sistah Slime, It gets old in here. Come on, let's go back."
"Huh? What's going on? You called me Aniki previously, didn't you?"
"I believe this makes it more likable."
"Huh?"
Moore, who was overhearing our chat, intervened.
"Wait? both of you are girls? You two are female?"
I had a fleeting impulse and sent Aniki a mischievous glare before responding to Moore.
"Yes. In order to prevent others from trying to take advantage of us, my sister purposefully chose to look like a guy." With a phony sober voice, I said that.
For some reason, my speech had a bigger impact than I had anticipated, and Moore was looking dejected in our direction.
"What the— I did that?" Aniki made a confused face.
Sadly, Aniki's response was uninteresting, and Moore quickly recognized my lies.
He returned to his place, adding, "Try to trick someone else, kid."
ANiki replied, "At least he won't try to pry on our conversation now.
"Let's just go back to the topic," I said.
"Oh, you recall the whole path back to the entrance then?"
"Huh? Why should I recall it? You're meant to be our navigator, right?
"What am I? a disposal bin where you may dispose of all your unwanted jobs?"
"So basically, these so-called "adventurers" are all we have left?"
"Seems to be so?"
"Are you for real??"
"Yea."
That is awful, I must say.
We seemed to have been assaulted by some strange monster when I was simply conversing with Aniki.
"Kids, position yourselves. Remain inside the ring. This time, you won't be working." Moore shouted and immediately performed a spell.
[Illumina mundum et revela inimicum meum]
Some strange enormous thing stood in front of us
It has a large head with eyes that face forward, massive muscular jaws, strong teeth with serrations, a strong tail, and small limbs. Greater in size than the largest mansion, I had ever seen in my life.
What in the world is that? Almia shouted.
Moore appeared to be losing patience. "ISN'T THAT A SHITTY MYTH CREATURE,?"
Miyamoto took charge.
"Almia, Protect the young ones."
Miyamoto was unfortunately promptly crushed by the massive creature's tail. The tail extended to the far end of the corridor.
"Wow, it seems to be moving in slow motion."
Observing the adventurers up to this point. I had learned that they did have the ability. A month spent here also helped me and my Aniki learned to remain calm under pressure.
Almia seized Aniki and me before jumping to a large crater on the wall. It was possible to glimpse the creature's top from that location.
"Hey!! What gives!?" I queried.
"I don't have time right now to shield you. I must assist others since that thing is just too powerful."
"Don't worry, sis! I'm confident that your sarcasm will get the better of even that odd creature." it seems that Aniki had grown bolder due to this series of events.
From above, we observed them struggling against the massive thing.
"It appears that this was a good idea. From here, it seems as though you're witnessing a theatrical drama." I shrugged.
"But this is the real deal." Aniki took some candy out of his pocket and began munching on them.
"Sistah!!!! How did you obtain those?" I questioned.
"Stole them from the moron,"
"Which one? all of them are the same"
"The self-proclaimed wise man."
"Also, give me some! I am, after all, your adored sister!"
"steal one's own"
"If I try to accomplish that, I'll have to skip the show!" I gave Aniki the puppy look.
He provided some of the candy while rolling his eyes and said, "Sure sure."
As I continued to converse with my Aniki, or better yet, my "Sistah,"
For some reason, the beast turned to look at us.
"its gaze makes me uncomfortable," says Aniki but I continued to ignore it.
"So basically, the object is attempting to consume us now?"
"I don't really care. We'll just eliminate it inside."
"How are you going to kill it from within? Are you constructed of some kind of poison?"
"Not really."
"I'm confident that it won't be able to dissolve me, I don't know about you though. It was good knowing you Sistah." I did another fake sober.
"Why? Are you composed of steel in any way?"
Being educated that they were secure, the siblings were preferably making caustic remarks with one another. Although this was somewhat true, they were nonetheless acting quite recklessly.
Another hour had passed.
"W-Why are they taking so long?" Aniki yawned.
I had dropped the marble close to the rear wall and was searching for it. Knowing it would have some worth when sold since I stole it from Moore.
"Sistah!!! Find my misplaced thing for me, please!"
"That was only one little pebble. It may or may not be valuable."
"I won't give you even a single copper coin if I sell it for a fortune! Keep that in mind!"
Aniki didn't listen to what I said.
"You're such a pain, don't you realize that?"
"That's why I'm your sister. assist me now!"
"I'd rather not!"
"ugh- You are useless,"
"And?"
No matter what I said, Aniki appeared unhazed. I let out a sigh and kept looking for the marble. Aniki then resumed talking after a little period.
"Why do you suppose that creature continues coming after us repeatedly?"
The enormous beast was missing its tail and arms. only because it never gave up attempting to reach the us who were hiding in a hole on the highest part of the wall.
"Perhaps we just perform our duties so well that monsters are drawn to attack us."
"I believe it is only attempting to silence your snarky remarks."
"Sistah~"
"Hm?"
"Haven't you grown bolder after this adventure?"
"Maybe I have," He once again shrugged.
I saw the marble in a small hole in the wall.
"I found it!" I shouted in delight.
"Come here, my future fortune~"
When I put my hand in that tiny space, I discovered another sphere object just next to it. It seemed to be a purple-colored spherical when I simultaneously took out both. It had a lighter tone in the middle. But for some reason, it gave off the look of a unique sweet.
"Sistah, I found some candy."
"You did? Good for you."
"Use water magic so that I may wash it."
"Do it yourself. Moore taught us both magic."
"Not this again," I said.
I washed the candy-like sphere with water magic after feeling helpless in my battle with Aniki.
The moment I washed the item the creature roared loudly.
"It seems it's about to die," said Aniki.
"Good for them?" I said and munched on the piece of candy.
"Finally, I was getting tired of sitting for hours."
As Aniki said that the monster vigorously ran toward us. ignoring everyone that attacked it. It opened its mouth and swallowed the hole where we sat. Leaving an even bigger crater there.
"This is our chance."
Everyone attacked the monster together causing its death. However, Almia instantly jumped to check if the kids were still alive but Kryun grabbed her in mid-air.
"It's too late now."
She stopped before saying, "I-."
She delicately landed a kick on Kryun's face while still in the air, saying, "I know."
"It appears that they fulfilled their half of the bargain, but we did not," stated Miyamoto.
Grisaia didn't bother to look at anyone and continued on her way silently. The others went after her. Almia tapped the pin that Baal had given her before joining the group.
————Unfamiliar Location————
"What the hell is this?" shouted Aniki.
"Huh? I have no idea what occurred." I screamed back.
We were in an unfamiliar location when we came upon a statue in front of us that was covered with numerous fractures. The statue was seated with its legs crossed and had horns on its forehead. Its hands were clasped. It lighted the chamber with fire in its hand.