Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody

There are many typos in this chapter because I didn’t have time to check it properly. Please understand.

This is the second update today. Please be aware.

“Do you want to scout me? — Are you serious?”

Brushing her straight silver hair swaying in the wind aside, she — Duke’s young lady Ringlande — asked with a distorted expression of beauty.

We were on the balcony of Duke Oyugok’s mansion in the Royal Capital of the Shiga Kingdom.

“Yeah, I’ve heard about your achievements over the past year.”

In just one year, you supposedly defeated the Floor Master in the labyrinth and mastered explosion magic to a practical level.

“I’ve heard rumors about you too.”

Her sharp words made my chest ache with regret and frustration.

“I heard you encountered a high-rank demon and was almost wiped out. Have your companions, except for the princess and the priest, been replaced by others? I won’t tolerate being treated as disposable.”

With that, Ringlande entered the room from the balcony.

Behind me, Seina was insisting, “I’m the same way!” but Ringlande just glanced at her and ignored it. Her personality is as terrible as ever.

“I have no intention of discarding my comrades,” I said as I used earth shrinking to move around to face Ringlande.

Though the skill points needed for earth shrinking were too many to raise it to a practical level, it came in handy in situations like this.

“Always have been — and always will be.”

I said that, looking sincerely into Ringlande’s eyes.

“In that case, I’ll test you. Bring me a dragon scale by tomorrow. If you succeed, I’ll sign a provisional contract as your attendant. If you don’t agree, leave here. Even without your help, I will be the one to defeat the Demon King.”

She’s a strong-willed woman.

“Wait! You can’t possibly get a dragon scale today or tomorrow!”

“If you want, I’ll tell you where the dragons are. At the peak of the Mount Fuji Mountain Range that divides the center of the Shiga Kingdom, there’s the Holy Dragon who protects the kingdom and its subordinates. In the southeast, the Black Dragon Mountain Range houses Adult Dragons. Then there are evil dragons in the lower layers of the labyrinth and low-rank dragons roaming the Central Minor Countries. If you venture into the Silga Kingdom, there’s a mountain where low-rank dragons live.”

Provoking Merryest, Ringlande rattled off information about dragons around the Shiga Kingdom.

That’s quite the knowledge. It’s not just swordsmanship and magic — her broad knowledge is also very attractive.

“Until tomorrow then. Is sunset alright?”

“Yes, that’s fine.”

After Ringlande agreed, I said, “Wait here,” and jumped onto the summoned Dimensional Submersible Ship Jules Verne, heading for the Mount Fuji Mountain Range.

Since the Holy Dragon there was an ally of the Hero King Yamato, I thought it would listen to my request.

However, to put it plainly, I never met the Holy Dragon.

On the way, I saw two fighting low-rank dragons.

“Wow, so many treasures!”

“Ah, so many dragon scales!”

Scout Seina was excited, but it might have been the first time I saw Merryest show a broad smile, forgetting her princess demeanor.

“It seems there’s no legendary Dragon Spring here.”

Sniffing the wind, Loleiya muttered sadly.

She must have wanted something. I comforted the downcast Loleiya and we started gathering the scattered dragon scales around us.

“This is easy. I can’t wait to see that arrogant girl’s eyes pop out in surprise.”

“…Seina, I don’t think she’ll make that face.”

Russus said with a weary expression.

“—Danger! Everyone, dodge!”

Fifi shouted.

The next instant, a giant body fell from the sky.

Apparently, the dragons’ quarrel was still ongoing.

I grabbed Merryest and instantly moved away.

Loleiya seemed to have jumped away with Russus and Fifi.

“Everyone okay?”

I asked, and my companions confirmed they were safe.

No, one was missing.

“Weiyali!”

“I’m fine, but things got a bit bad.”