The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter Chapter 58

Translator: “Kell” Editor: ”Weasalopes”

The next few days after we slayed the dragon were peaceful . I went on a bunch of quests to help Laursan win, but choosing ones that weren’t too risky .

I decided to submit the dragon fang at the last minute mostly because I wanted to see that surprised look on Elnsensei’s face .

It was finally the last day . After morning greetings, Sensei moved on to our exam .

「This is the last day to submit your materials . Come in front when I call your name so I can give you your total points . 」

A quick review . There were three different materials you could submit for the exam: A red lizardman’s tail (3,500 points), a unicorn’s horn (50,000 points), and a dragon’s fang (300,000 points) .

There was a possibility of getting kicked from the class if your total points were too low . On the other hand, if you got extremely high amount of points, you were excused from summer classes .

Sensei called our names in order, giving out our scores . Most of the students settled for getting a few lizardman’s tail . We needed 5,000 points to not get kicked . If you went solo, you needed two to be safe; if you paired up with someone, three was enough .

As expected from an elite class though, no one scored less than 5,000 . Most students scored 10,000 to 30,000 . There were those who garnered more than 50,000 though . Like Marisan and her attendant Amane-san .

「Ohh… a unicorn’s horn . Great job . 」

「They were hard to find so we only got one . 」

「Still it’s more than enough . This plus the twenty lizardman’s tail you submitted so far gives you a total of 120,000 . Divided between you two, you get 60,000 points each .

「That’s Marisama for you~!」

「I guess they get the highest score this time . 」

「Even those two couldn’t get the required 100,000 points to be exempted from summer classes . 」

Amid the buzzing of the class, Elnsensei eyed me and Emma with a stern expression .

「You two are up next . 」

It was understandable why she wasn’t particularly happy . We haven’t submitted anything so far .

「Can I expect something great? Or is this the part where your overconfidence got you screwed? If that’s the case, then I may have misjudged you . 」

「Haha . It’s too early to rush into conclusions, Sensei . 」

「He’s right . Okay, Noir, show it to her!」

「Take a gander . 」

I take out my palm, dragon fang sitting on top of it .

「… . A fang . …… . . Is this an earth dragon’s fang?」

「You guessed correct . 」

「I didn’t expect you to actually get one . Great job . I’m honestly very impressed . 」

「A fang gives 300,000 points so we get 150,000 each, right?」

「Yes . Congratulations . You’re exempted from summer classes . 」

「Yay!」

Emma and I gave each other a high five .

「Can you tell me how you beat it during first period? It’ll serve as valuable reference . 」

So we told her how we were able to slay the dragon . Of course, all the while trying to be as ambiguous as possible about my ability .

Emma was in high spirits on our way back home .

「We can have lots of fun this summer break!」

「I’m glad we don’t have to take summer classes . Maybe we could go on a trip . 」

「This is the best! Hey, Noir . Let’s have lots of fun, okay?」

「Sure, but we can’t forget our job as adventurers . 」

「Ehehe… What to do~ I have so much in mind!」

Coming up with things to do during summer break sure is fun . I have money this year too . Going on a food trip might be interesting .

A few days passed after the exam’s deadline . The time had come for a different event . We gathered in the guild, tense, while waiting for the receptionists’ results to be posted .

I tapped Laursan’s shoulder lightly who was clearly nervous .

「You did your very best . The adventurers you’re in charge of worked hard too . 」

「I did give it my all . But Sara is a formidable opponent . 」

Speak of the devil . Sarsan was strolling towards Laursan . She was oozing with confidence, keeping an air of royal dignity .

「You did your best~! No, no . I hope you do your best~!」

「You’re kinda pissing me off . 」

「You remember our bet? That if I win…」

「Noir will be reassigned to you . 」

「I’m glad you remember . ―― Good day to you, Noir-san~!」

「H-Hello . 」

I just couldn’t get used to her . It was difficult to look at her with her skimpy clothes, plus she stood too close to me .

「When I’m in charge of you, I promise to give you my best support . 」

「The match hasn’t been decided yet!」

「Oh, looks like it’s out . 」

A staff posted this month’s results . It was a bar graph with two lines way higher than the others . They belonged to the two arguing at the moment . They looked pretty even from afar, but upon closer inspection Laursan’s was a little higher .

「No way… Did I really win?」

Laursan looked to be the one who was most shocked . She worked hard this month, coming early in the morning and leaving late at night . It was a miracle… no, a result of her own hard work and abilities .

「…You cheated . 」Sarsan mumbled in a low whisper .

She shot Laursan a glare, then raised her voice .

「You definitely cheated . That’s the only explanation!」

「Unbelievable . Do you have proof then?」

「I uhh…」

「You don’t have one? Please don’t accuse someone of cheating without evidence . I’m sure you’re the type who just accuses someone walking down the street as a criminal . Weirdo . 」

「No! I don’t!」

「ny-way . I won so don’t you steal my adventurers ever again . Especially not Noir-san . 」

「You don’t have to be so mean about it…」

Sarsan crouched down, crying, obviously hurt by her words . Laursan, on the other hand, had a smug look on her face . I went over to Sara, feeling sorry for her .

「Cheer up . Second place is still a very remarkable achievement . 」

「Noir-san really is the only one who understands me! Please take this . I want to get closer to you . Not in the receptionist-adventurer sort of way, but as a man and a woman . 」

She slipped a piece of paper with something written on it in my hand . So she had it prepared from the start?

「For the love of god! Just give it a rest already!」

「Kyaaaa! The mad receptionist’s gonna kill me!」

An enraged Laursan . Sarsan making a break for it . Me, baffled by the paper with Sara’s address on it . And the adventurers regarding us, roaring with laughter .

Another peaceful day in Odin!

Chapter end