CHAPTER 463.2: BOREDOM KILLER ④

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“I see, I see, I see, I see, this is interesting.” (Cry)

I quietly gazed at the shining crown as I *un, un* nod.

I may be weak, but I am still a Treasure Hunter. I would be lying if I said I am not interested in ruins and gimmicks. I just place more importance on safety. So I am not afraid to take my time and thoroughly investigate a Treasure Shrine that is safe.

After descending the stairs from the hidden entrance for a few seconds, what was there was a very interesting hidden room.

A statue looking up to the sky and a silver crown. And finally, a big red button.

What is the truth behind these three things?

And Mary-san’s call that got cut in the middle.

My Treasure Hunter blood is boiling. I want to think about it carefully, but quite a bit of time has passed since I entered the Treasure Shrine. If I don’t hurry back, it will be morning soon.

“Well, I guess I will take the crown for now. I am a Treasure Hunter after all……” (Cry)

Is what I tell myself as I lift the crown from the pedestal. The crown is light. I *kurukuru* spin it around to examine it, but there is nothing particularly noteworthy, just some pattern engraved on it.

*Fumufumu*, I see…… So this is the Relic? Doesn’t seem to be what I want tho’.

Then I look at the statue that has been ostentatiously installed. It is a strange human-shaped statue. There is a groove on its head. A groove just the right size to fit the crown.

I *un, un* nod. It is a simple gimmick that even an idiot can figure out. Seriously, this Treasure Shrine is treating me like an idiot.

I just need to put this crown on that statue, right?

…………………… Uuuuuuuuuun.

After much deliberation, I decided to place the crown on my head. No, I get it, ok? I get that all I have to do is put this crown on that statue. I also get that some kind of gimmick would activate.

But you know…… That would leave me with very little to gain.

I came here to obtain a Relic, you know. I don’t know if this crown is a Relic or not. But I think it would be fine to put it on after I have confirmed whether it is a Relic or not.

I found it, so it is mine. That is the rule in Treasure Shrines.

The words “Failure as a Treasure Hunter” come to my mind. But honestly, I have already failed as a Treasure Hunter a long time ago.

And look, Mary-san didn’t say to put the crown on it either. Although she might have planned to say it later before my phone ran out of battery……

Armed with logic, I take a breather.

All that is left is this button, huh………… Just as I am thinking that, a gust of cold air suddenly blows in from the entrance.

“Ah, Lucia” (Cry)

The person who comes down as if she were tumbling down the stairs is unmistakably Lucia.

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She is breathing heavily, and her skin is pale. And her gaze is sharp.

Her behavior doesn’t seem right. Her eyes widen as she looks at me.

This is, the pattern where I get scolded if I don’t say something.

I immediately speak to Lucia.

“Etto………… What’s up, out at this time of the night? What a coincidence.” (Cry)

“Hh!? Th-That’sss, what I should be sayiiiiiiiiiiiing!” (Lucia)

The cold air rushes in, and frost forms on the walls and floor. This time, it isn’t particularly comfortable, so I cannot help but sneeze. Cold air attacks that do not cause damage are one of the few attacks that even the Barrier Ring cannot counter. Ɽ₳𐌽O͍BÈș

“Th-That’s, obviously, you see………… That’s right! I was looking for a Relic! I found some really good info. Should I tell you about it later?” (Cry)

“Hh………… Do you, know why, I am here? Nii-san?” (Lucia)

A stifled voice. If you think about it calmly, you will get it. To enter this 『Treasure Shrine from Another Dimension』, you need information obtained from an email sent to my smartphone. The fact that she is here means that she must have seen the note I left behind and come here――.

There, I blink as I see Lucia’s face regaining color as she turns slightly red.

“Areh? Did I make you worry?” (Cry)

“………… Are you stupid?” (Lucia)

“N-No, it is alright because this Treasure Shrine is safe. I knew no Phantom would appear there……” (Cry)

“………………” (Lucia)

Lucia is *purupuru* trembling silently. This is bad……

It might sound like an excuse, but I had no intention of causing you any worry. I was just planning to quickly obtain the Relic and return just as quickly. To think it would take this long before I got my hands on a Relic………… In other words, it is all that Mary’s fault for calling me.

Now that Lucia has arrived, my little adventure is over. I don’t want to worry her anymore, and I am starting to get sleepy.

But I really wanted a Relic……

“Well, sorry about that. I have finished everything I had to do here, so let’s go home quickly. Lucia is so kind.” (Cry)

“Hh………… Why you…………” (Lucia)

Lucia finally seems to be regaining her composure.

I have always felt that I could never win against Lucia. After all, I have been looking after her since I was old enough to remember (Although recently she is the one looking after me).

As I am *nikoniko* smiling, Lucia sighs as if she has resigned herself.

“Haaaah………… Right. I got a little, carried away. There are many, many things I want to ask you, but I am sure everyone is worried, so let’s go home quickly.” (Lucia)

Things you want to ask me, huh…… I don’t really have anything in particular I want to talk about. This Treasure Shrine certainly does not have Phantom, but there is no Relic either. Overall, exploring it was a complete waste of time. Well, at least it was *wakuwaku* exciting, tho’.

Lucia heads toward the entrance.

Just as I am about to follow her, I suddenly remember one thing I have forgotten. I cannot believe I actually remembered, I am brilliant today.

Then, with a smile on my face, I *pochitto* press the button on the table.

The world trembles. Lucia immediately whips around and lunges toward me. She has a strained expression.

“!??? Nii-san, what, did you just do!?” (Lucia)

“Eh? I just pressed the button tho’?” (Cry)

“Why!? Why did you press it!?” (Lucia)

“No, it is because Mary-san specifically told me to absolutely not press it――” (Cry)

“You were told not to press it, so why did you press iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!!” (Lucia)

Lucia grabs me by the shoulders and *gatagata* shakes me violently.

“That’s not… Lucia, listen! Mary-san, has, told me, similar things, over, and over, again, up, until, now. Look, with, this smartphone――” (Cry)

If you let me give you an excuse, I have done a lot of similar things over and over again before I got here. I was told to press a button I shouldn’t pressed, I removed a talisman I shouldn’t removed, and I opened a well I shouldn’t opened. So, of course I will press the last button too.

“In the first place, wasn’t the other side of the line a Phantooooom? Don’t listen to what a Phantom sayssssssssssssss! Moh, moh, moh, moh, mooooooooooh!” (Lucia)

Shouts Lucia. It has been a while since I have heard such a loud scream that makes my ears *kiiin* ring.

And then, the world switched with a loud noise.

Thanks for reading! Couldn’t post it yesterday but here is the second part of the chapter No one can stop Cry! You gotta press the big red button that say “Do not press!”. It is basic human instinct XD But Cry’s solution to people being Spirited Away is to merge the Treasure Shrine with the real world… Well you cannot be Spirited Away if there is no place to be Spirited Away! Also Lucia’s interaction with Cry is super funny too!

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