Memoirs of the Returnee - Chapter 84



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＃Returner’s Notepad Episode 84

Dungeon Experience (1)

Libra’s Hanging Gardens. Jade study.

Jade returned home two days after working hard with various businesses. His businesses were many, but most of them involved just a glimpse of his face.

“This is a letter from an Endex student.”

The secretary delivered a letter to Jade, who had been struggling with the project. In her study, the only place she could rest, she read letters not from congressmen, from mayors, from businessmen, but from Wen Endex students.

“… … Daniel. “Do you send fan letters?”

How lightly do we take the name Libra? Jade glared at him with reproachful eyes. The secretary bowed her waist as humbly as possible.

“Yes, by the way, this is a letter from the senior who visited last time. Of course I also tried to reject it… … “It came up.”

“Come up?”

“yes. From what I heard, I believe it was sent by Lord Jahanna herself.”

“… … .”

What the hell is wrong with that boar-like woman with an impulse disorder and a gambling addiction?

Anyway, Jade felt uncomfortable.

Even this guy named Endex Senior will accept one favor. What else do you hope for by sending a letter?

“Tsk.”

Jade opened the envelope. First, a small picture fell down. It was a pencil portrait the size of three business cards glued together.

The target is Jade herself.

It seems like he probably drew it from memory… … .

Very well drawn.

Although it feels very different from an oil painting, the rough touch actually makes Jade’s own appearance stand out.

“hmm.”

I could make it into a small picture frame and place it next to my office monitor. Jade felt much better and listened to the letter.

[To Lord Jade,

As the Magic High School festival approaches, we, who are Jade’s distant juniors, have prepared a special play as seniors. This play is a modern reinterpretation of Ratinelle’s play ‘The Bard’… …

It would mean a lot to us to have Lord Jade attend. If Lord Jade were to attend, the play itself would shine, and we would all feel great joy and honor.

Our play may be as insignificant as a firefly in front of the sun compared to Lord Jade’s culture, but if you spare even a short time to attend, we will show you that you will not be disappointed… …

If Jade, who is like a star, leaves even the smallest footprint, it will become a great memory for us and shine. Every moment of that day will be specially splendid.

With utmost respect,

Endex’s senior Sion Askal.]

“… … ..”

indeed. When I think about it, I realize that he is someone who knows very well not only the meaning of admiration and respect, but also how to express it.

“It’s a play.”

Jade thought while touching her chin.

“Daniel. “Do you really think it’s right for me to go see Magic High School’s play?”

“The rumor is that not only 6-star prospects but also Edsilla college students will participate. There are also rumors that the script is of high quality.”

“… … “I have a schedule nearby, so I can spare about 30 minutes.”

It doesn’t look particularly bad. First of all, all the spotlight will be on you, and you will be able to create a benevolent image of attending your alma mater’s festival.

“Tell them you will attend.”

“yes.”

Of course, no reply is sent. Jade will murder her secretary if she uses her name to reply to a mere senior.

It just means leaking the information to the media. They only pick out guys who are good at teasing Pendae and say things like, ‘Libra’s benevolent Jade is going to attend her alma mater’s festival-’.

“30 minutes… … “Just stop by for 30 minutes.”

This means that you should control yourself to avoid even the slightest hint of ‘that guy who doesn’t have time to watch high school plays’.

“Yes, I understand.”

Secretary Daniel bowed.

* * *

Friday morning. Track and trace – I opened my eyes to the sound of rain.

“… … “It hurts.”

It was because of pain.

Are the side effects coming late? I keep hearing the sound of screws being tightened in my knees, wrists, and pelvis. Her whole body was numb, and her insides felt hot, as if they were burning.

Every time I take a breath, I feel nauseous.

“ah… … .”

I sat down and leaned against the wall. I stared blankly at the raindrops forming on the window. Soon, I slowly got up and came out.

Old Man Beltos was standing at the front door of the old building. Under the roof, it felt like I was looking around at the scenery of a garden getting wet with rain.

The two of them have organized quite a bit of branches together, so it’s now worth looking at.

“What are you doing. Inspiration.”

I approached old Beltos. The old man glanced at me.

“I’m watching the rain.”

“okay?”

“It’ll be College Board tomorrow. “Are you oversleeping?”

“I just happened to see it.”

“… … “You survive for a long time.”

I laughed softly.

“It’s more than that. “You can also check out Edsilla National University.”

The results so far are stable. Of course, since my GPA is D-, I have to wait until the third quarter when my College Board grades and my grades are combined.

“Maybe I can go to the Knight School?”

“… … .”

Beltos shook his head silently.

This old man ignores me.

Grumbling… … . Rumbling… … .

Meanwhile, rainwater continues to fall and touches the ground. The smell of earth spreads thickly.

Suddenly, there is one thing that makes me curious.

How much time is left for inspiration?

I don’t know when inspiration dies.

However, the time of inspiration runs out at some point.

Probably, sometime before my regression, when I was fighting an illness.

“Inspiration.”

I called for inspiration. The old man looked back at me.

“How does it feel to be dying?”

The old man moved his eyes without saying a word. I looked at the rainy scenery again. He answered quietly.

“It seems like time has passed. “You get used to it slowly.”

“… … “Umm.”

I thought quietly.

Take the time

If you think about it that way, the death of a young person and the death of an old person may be different.

A young person still has a lot of years left, and the years to endure are so heavy that it is painful when death comes.

Old age can take its remaining years slowly, like being soaked in rain.

Then what am I?

What am I, a regressor, who comes back to life once more and repeats this pain again?

“I never get used to it.”

It’s always like that.

The pain is bearable.

I never get used to the feeling of dying.

“It’s called Danjeonam.”

Old Man Beltos’ eyes trembled slightly.

For an inspiration, this is a very loud reaction.

As such, Danjeon cancer is a famous disease. In fact, it is a synonym for death. Even among cancer, which is the greatest fear among human diseases, it is considered to be something that you cannot avoid if you encounter it.

“… … .”

Old man Beltos did not comfort me.

Didn’t even give advice.

“I saw the lakeside. “I’m also looking at the garden spread out here.”

Then he continued speaking.

“It was well polished.”

“… … okay?”

I laughed quietly. I didn’t have the strength to add anything. I just leaned against the wall and fell asleep for a while.

When I opened my eyes again, I was on the bed.

The morning sun was bright.

* * *

Clem Hall. I arrived today with legs that felt particularly shaky.

“nice to meet.”

As soon as I sat down, Chadrek came in. He was almost late.

“As everyone knows, next week is a break. “It’s because of the festival.”

Then the seniors’ expressions brightened.

Likewise, there is something called ‘rest’ in the College Board course. Just once in the first quarter. Of course, there are vacations between quarters.

“Focus on today’s assignments so you can have a good rest during the rest week.”

I touched my knee, which was still sore. I hope it is a suitable assignment.

“It’s a dungeon experience.”

Oh shit XXXXXXX.

… … .

‘Dungeon’

It is a name that is familiar to those in the horsepower industry as well as the general public. This is because it often appears in media such as various games or movies.

I also have a lot of experience. I worked as a pathfinder, guide, porter, etc. in B-C level dungeons.

People who haven’t been to a dungeon think of a dungeon as a cave, ruin, or ghost island, but that’s not the case at all.

[Tanveli Dungeon Office]

Dungeons below grade D are directly managed by the office. It is an office operated by the company that owns the ‘portal’, the entrance to the dungeon.

“hello. Everyone at Endex.”

In the office’s classroom, all 76 Endex seniors gathered.

“I am Jeremy, head of the Tanveli Dungeon office.”

The director standing in front of the blackboard said with a smile.

“First of all, this Tanveli Dungeon is a D-class dungeon. It is owned by Tan Corporation. The area is 3.5㎢, and from now on, you have to find out what kind of monster appears.”

Clap clap – The director clapped his hands.

“First, let me explain the dungeon. Of course, there are people who have done good deeds. First of all, dungeons don’t take up any physical space. There is an underground cave that leads to a dungeon under the office? It’s not like this. We simply enter the dungeon through a ‘portal’.”

That is correct.

Although it is still an inexplicable phenomenon both magically and scientifically, the most persuasive theory is that ‘we enter through a portal into a gap between worlds, one of the distorted worlds within it.’

I don’t know what you’re talking about either.

Just think that there is a dungeon in a gap that humans cannot observe, and that we enter it through a portal.

“Therefore, our office only occupies the ‘portal’, the entrance, not the entire dungeon. Legally, the portal itself is a dungeon. “Okay then.”

The director pointed to the tablet PC.

“There will be a tablet PC at each seat. Can you see it?”

A tablet PC was placed at each person’s seat. With a site called [Dungeon System Membership Registration] displayed on the screen.

“If you click sign up, something a little surprising will happen. Oh, it’s okay for those who have already signed up.”

marvel. I know what it is because I experienced it before regression.

Cock-

I pressed the sign up button. Then, a palm shape appeared on the screen.

I put my palm on it. In an instant, magical power was sucked in, and the tablet PC started working at the same time.

[…] … I am not an existing member.]

[Welcome to the ‘Dungeon System’.]

[The membership registration process begins.]

The name of this site is [Broadband Magic Magic: Dungeon System]. It is an application, site, and system invented by a super genius that a person like me cannot even imagine.

Thanks to this, dungeon raiding and exploration have improved dramatically.

[Please set the ID of ‘Dungeon System’. If not set, it is randomly assigned.]

random.

[Please enter your birth date. We are not responsible for any disadvantages arising from forgery.]

I entered my date of birth. 951111.

[Sign up is complete. You can now log in with biometric information linked to your magical power.]

“Everyone has signed up. Then I will send you an invitation.”

The director operated his smartphone.

Ding-!

A message arrived in my dungeon system.

[The manager of Tanveli Dungeon, ‘JEREISME’, invites you to the dungeon room.]

[Yes No]

“Please click the Yes button. Then you will move to the dungeon room. The dungeon room is the middle ground between a portal and a dungeon. Why, you know the waiting room before the game starts, right? “It feels that way.”

I pressed the yes button. Then, the space suddenly changed. The desk and chair disappeared in an instant.

“Ugh.”

I almost fell, but I managed to keep my balance.

“… … “What is this waiting room like?”

The place was completely pitch black, with no furniture or anything. Maybe it’s because it’s a D-class dungeon, but there’s a bit of a problem with the waiting room. I heard that Class C and Class B are beautifully decorated like a train waiting room.

Anyway, one, two, seniors suddenly start to appear there.

─Wow. amazing.

─Interesting? Is this your first time in a dungeon?

─Why is it so dark here?

I tapped my wrist. Then a system window appeared on my retina.

[Tanveli Dungeon Room]

[If the invitation is unwanted, please press the ‘Exit’ button.]

[13 / 900]

The current number of people is 13, and the maximum number is 900.

The current number of people quickly reached 76, and soon even the director came to the waiting room.

“Everyone came, right? This is the dungeon room. It’s intentionally simple and all-black. how is it?”

The warden spread his arms. I don’t know what you want to see.

“You will set your positions here and then do random party matching. For reference, the only position classifications in D-class dungeons are guard and forward.”

The guard literally has a ‘blocking’ role. In game terms, a tank.

A forward literally has an ‘attacking’ role. dealer.

“I’ll start by setting the position.”

[Dungeon manager ‘JEREISME’ sends a message.]

[Please select your position.]

１. guard

２. forward

“If you don’t know what your position is, choose based on your inclination. The guard must be able to take the fight head on. A forward must be able to hit from a distance.”

I pressed number 1.

I’m in a bit of a physical condition, but people like me can’t do anything other than guard. Forwards are either archers or wizards.

“Oh~ 38 guards. 38 forwards. It’s perfect. “Now let’s start random party matching.”

The director pressed the smartphone screen. The example system window popped up again.

[Random party matching… … .]

[Matching completed]

[Your party member is D-rank user ‘ElizeEEM’.]

ElizeEEM.

I read the ID slowly.

L.L.J.I.M.

Ellie James?

“… … “Oh, it’s so annoying.”