HPDBC Chapter 100: Dungeon Corporation (2)
Chapter 100: Dungeon Corporation (2)
Chapter 100: Dungeon Corporation (2)
The dungeon monsters keep offering sacrifices – 100
EP.100 Dungeon Corporation (2)
“The Demon Merchant Association, huh...”
Azmo’s suggestion was simple.
It was about establishing a similar organization here on Earth as the Demon Merchant Association on the El Dorad Continent.
“Did you get some inspiration from there?”
Azmo had also attended the social gatherings hosted by the Demon Merchant Association.
Perhaps he gained enlightenment by seeing various things there.
Certainly, Azmo’s suggestion was good.
Wasn’t I also shocked by the sight of the Association.
‘So many monsters gathering in one place...’
It was like saying the Association’s power was tremendous.
Surely, seeing that, Azmo’s suggestion was appropriate.
I remembered Celia also bringing monsters through the Association in the early days.
It was even to the extent of expanding the dungeon through the Association’s power, so to speak.
Just by seeing that, I knew well how much influence the Demon Merchant Association had on each dungeon.
Now it’s time for me to make use of it.
“If done well, this could be great, right?”
According to Azmo, there’s currently no place on Earth like the Demon Merchant Association on the El Dorad Continent.
In other words, there’s no medium to consolidate various dungeons into one.
Azmo advocated for mutual cooperation through trading with different dungeons.
Gradually, this could influence other dungeons and could even develop into a single power.
For me, it was all profit and no loss.
“If done well, I won’t even have to worry about money.”
I was currently spending money on managing the dungeon through in-app purchases.
Right now, I’m just managing the dungeon with Maru to make ends meet, but it wasn’t much fun.
But if we were to create and operate the Association on Earth in earnest?
We could trade with other dungeons and receive various goods in return.
“It’s not just bad for other people either.”
And this wasn’t just beneficial to me.
By exerting influence on the respective dungeon and helping to block monster waves, it was quite a good profit for the people.
“Yeah, let’s start right away.”
I immediately approved Azmo’s plan.
Come to think of it, it was similar to what I had done a few times before with [Dungeon Support & Dispatch].
Now Azmo also learned about dungeon support, and isn’t he following me now?
“And this time, it’s not about the system, it’s about us taking the lead.”
[Dungeon Support & Dispatch] is similar in supporting other dungeons, but it’s all about following the system.
But this time, it was about Azmo and me acting on our own, not the system.
“Well, first we should think about how to proceed with our activities, right?”
Once we talk about the Association, we need to be able to go to different dungeons.
First of all, fundamentally, El Dorad Continent and Earth are different.
Even if it’s not known on the El Dorad Continent, the activities of hunters are too active here on Earth.
If Azmo were to leave the dungeon, he would soon be exposed.
But it’s not something that can be disguised like a human....
While thinking quietly, a certain existence came to mind.
“Come to think of it, wasn’t there a deputy?”
Azmo had also deployed a deputy in the dungeon where he was.
The deputy was a slime, but not an ordinary one.
It was a genius of transformation that could transform into anything.
As soon as that thought came to mind, I immediately touched the dungeon.
[Temptation of Illusion]
– Manager: Azmo (★★★★)
– Deputy: Vetter (★★★★)
“As expected!”
It’s even a 4-star slime.
It’s not like it would be easily defeated anywhere.
“Is this good enough?”
It would be better to use Vetter for actual activities.
If Vetter transforms into a hunter using his abilities, there shouldn’t be a big problem in the activities.
And I already had in mind who to transform him into.
“What was his name back then?”
There was a father and son who tried to attack me someday.
“His name was definitely... what was it.”
It’s been so long that I can’t remember his name.
Anyway, the father’s fate took a turn, and the son was spared and thrown into the dungeon where Azmo was.
“He must still be alive, right?”
Since he wasn’t a succubus and was placed in an incubus dungeon, there shouldn’t be a big problem.
And he’s already registered as a Grade F hunter.
“If I can give him a qualification like a necromancer?”
If I have qualifications like a summoner or a necromancer, there shouldn’t be a big problem taking monsters outside the dungeon.
In other words, it means it’s easy to move monsters in the dungeon outside.
“I should give orders right away.”
In addition to that, I decided to provide one more support.
The place where I caught that father and son before was the Skeleton Dungeon.
At that time, I could understand what the skeleton soldiers in the dungeon were saying, so the skeleton soldiers started following me.
Of course, it’s been quite a while, and I haven’t paid attention for a while.
“They surely haven’t disappeared, have they?”
[Faint Skeleton Dungeon]
– Manager: Vacant
Fortunately, the dungeon was being well maintained.
Azmo’s story began.
His experiences on the El Dorad Continent were a unique story for Vetter.
He listened attentively to Azmo’s story.
“First of all, it seems important to make a strong impression. The first step is grandeur.”
Azmo put a gold necklace around Vetter’s neck.
Then, he took out rings with diamonds and put one on each of Vetter’s fingers.
Thanks to that, Vetter became a hunter adorned with jewelry all over his body.
“Hmm. It would be better if you looked a little more intimidating.”
Vetter faithfully followed the suggestion, and Azmo nodded in approval at his appearance.
Certainly, it was dazzling enough to make an overwhelming impression from the beginning.
“The second is overwhelming power. No matter how flashy it is on the outside, it’s useless if it’s hollow inside.”
As Azmo nodded, Maru appeared from behind.
“As this is the first transaction, overwhelming power is important. Sir Maru, who will assist in your transactions, has come. I specifically requested him from the great one.”
Monsters are not as delicate as humans.
It was safe to say that everything was decided solely by power.
Although Vetter was not weak, he needed overwhelming power, so Maru came at Azmo’s request.
“I’ll leave it to you, Sir Maru.”
“Tick!”
Vetter bowed his waist and greeted Maru.
In fact, Vetter was quite shocked when he saw Maru, who had become even stronger than during the last monster wave.
“Well then, Sir Maru, please take a rest for a while.”
As Azmo clapped his hands, the Incubus nearby approached with incense and brushes.
While Maru enjoyed a brief relaxation, Azmo and Vetter finally intended to make a final check.
Thorough preparation was necessary for the first transaction partner.
“The dungeon that requested the transaction is controlled by kobolds. They recently suffered losses due to frequent hunter invasions, so they need reinforcements to defend the dungeon.”
“Hmm.”
Azmo fell into thought at Vetter’s words. There was no problem performing the task immediately with Vetter present.
However, from a long-term perspective, it was ambiguous.
Vetter couldn’t personally defend other dungeons indefinitely.
Even if skeleton soldiers were dispatched, they were only skeleton soldiers after all.
With that level of strength, it would be difficult to subdue even F-rank hunters, let alone E-rank hunters.
“I’d rather openly transfer subordinates if possible...”
It would be easy to proceed with the task by dispatching the Incubus currently here.
However, the problem was that if monsters were openly sent out, they would soon be exposed to hunters.
Sending out skeleton soldiers was a feasible method only because Vetter had obtained qualifications.
“Is there no safe way to transfer them?”
Azmo, feeling a regret that he hadn’t learned the ways of the Association while on the El Dorad Continent, pondered for a moment.
As Azmo briefly hesitated, Vetter spoke up.
“In that case, why not attack the main guild?”
“Hmm?”
Vetter pointed to himself and spoke.
Azmo was puzzled by his gesture.
“Ah...!”
Then he remembered one thing.
Come to think of it, Vetter had mentioned which guild the hunter he transformed into was affiliated with.
“It was definitely the Black Sun Guild, right?”
At that time, Vetter himself had said it wasn’t an official guild.
Vetter’s story continued.
“According to Ji Seong-min, that guild is more like a group of troubleshooters who take care of others’ problems. Wouldn’t it be better if we took down that Black Sun Guild?”
“Hmm...”
“Controlling the Black Sun Guild would make it easier to handle the Association’s affairs. It would also be easy to transfer Azmo-nim’s subordinates.”
The conversation between Azmo and Vetter flowed naturally, as if they were well-acquainted with the human world.
Indeed, it couldn’t be helped.
Azmo had always valued information from outside the dungeon.
Whenever hunters invaded the dungeon, they captured at least one and extracted information.
The same was true for Vetter.
He had spent many years trapped in a research facility, living as an experiment.
Through the words of the researchers around him, he learned about the human world.
Thus, their conversation was of a high standard for monsters.
“In addition, I see this situation differently.”
Vetter spoke again.
“Yes, that’s right.”
The plan for this Association affair probably wasn’t crucial from the perspective of the great one.
However, their generous support held another meaning.
“No way...”
It was like finally fitting the pieces of a puzzle together.
Ji Seong-min, affiliated with the Black Sun Guild.
At first, Azmo had thought of him as just a gift from the great one.
And why had they sent him to the El Dorad Continent?
Moreover, it was peculiar that it was for an event hosted by the Association.
Lastly, when he mentioned the Association-related matter, the great one had immediately approved.
“It’s as if they were waiting for this moment!”
Not only the Skeleton Dungeon but also sending Maru-nim was an abundance of support.
“No way, could all of this be...”
Azmo stared at Vetter with a hardened expression.
“Yes.”
Vetter nodded in agreement with Azmo’s thoughts.
“The great one is not only looking at the Association’s affairs but also at the human business district. They intend to rule as the king of the world.”
“As expected!”
Azmo was grateful to have such a smart subordinate.