boss are one in the same, too… In the past, the demon king's castle collapsed when the demon king was destroyed. There is a famous theory that the demon king's castle was a dungeon, and that the demon king was both the boss and core since the dungeon core was unable to be found. Well, I look at it as the demon king was just someone who was unwillingly forced into it and struggled in vain."
The dungeon core, a demon king… I wonder if Rokuko gave off the feeling of a demon king?
Dungeons].
"Meat, we're going back to the dungeon right now."
It was already dark outside. If we don't hurry up it'll be impossible to leave the gate.
Leading Meat, I left for the west gate in a rush.
The guard who guided us through the town was at the west gate.
"Oh… what's going on at a time like this? You know that the gate's going to close in a little bit?"
"I have some business up in the mountains. I think it'll probably take somewhere around two days though."
"… Are you fine with being that lightly dressed? From the looks of it, you don't have much luggage either."
Oops, that reminds me. Forgot to prepare. Since I was thinking about this like I was returning to my base, I didn't think that I'd really need much luggage. Normally, adventurers wouldn't have a base up in the mountains.
Having said that, needing to make preparations every time I want to head back to the dungeon…
"We're just bringing a bit since we can procure what we need on the way this time, so it's fine. Isn't being lightweight good for speed?"
"I see. In that case, there's no problem."
I thought it was a horrible excuse, but it looks like he was convinced by it.
Hmm, maybe I should use the south gate from now on? It's better to not be acquainted with people like that, but it might be good to be able to easily leave the gates. Saying that staying in the slums save money… feels a bit strained somehow. If I spoke without lying, I think it's like that since it'd be sleeping outside.
"So, is your business an herb collection commission or something? Your commission document?"
"No, it's not a commission. I'll be paying."
"That so… The mountain is dangerous at night. You should be careful."
"Yeah, thank you very much."
I showed our Guild Cards, paying the toll fee of two copper coins, including Meat's, and the gatekeeper let us out of the gate.
Well then, let's try and rush back.
I sprinted back at full speed with the clothes golem when we got out of sight of the gatekeeper… I cried from the muscle pain in my legs.