第28掘:我が愛しの君
我が愛しの君
さて、今日はあと晩御飯食べるぐらいだな...、なにをしたものか?
ダンジョンの改装をしようにも、みんなと打ち合わせてやらなきゃ意味がないし。
手持ちのモンスター部隊を増やすにしても、ダンジョンを作り変えてから、合わせてやったほうが効率的だしな。
そう、自室でつぶやく。
「...トラップ? ダンジョンのことかしら?」
相変わらず膝の上を定位置としているラビリスが俺の顔を見てくる。
紫色の長い髪をツインテールにしている釣り目のお人形みたいな女の子だ。
アスリンと違って胸がでかい。あえて言うならメロンを二つだ。スイカは色々と大きすぎるんでな。
身長は前も言ったと思うが140cmないと思う。今度しっかり身体測定をみんなしておくか。
いや、いやらしい意味でなくて。健康管理のためな。
「ああ、明日みんなでダンジョンの事考えるからな。今弄ってもすぐに変えることになるからな。だから、今できるのはトラップ考える事ぐらいだな」
「そう、私も考えるわ」
「あっと驚くような、トラップを考えるわ」
「いや、ダンジョンを守る為の物だからな。そこ考えとけ、殺さずとも相手の戦力とかやる気を削るのも大事だ」
「...難しいわ」
そんな風に色々二人で、トラップをコピー用紙の上に思いついた端から書き留めていく。
「そういえば、ラビリスは文字書けるんだな。アスリンとかも書けるのか?」
「...いいえ、文字を書けるのはそんなに多くないわ。普通に生きるのに必要じゃないから」
ここら辺も遅れてるのか...いや日本の識字率がおかしいって奴だっけ?
まあ、それでも現代の地球よりは識字率は下だろう。
こりゃ、後々学校も必要かね~。
壮大な計画ではあるが、俺は不老だしな。のんびりやっていくか。
「ねぇ、こんなのはどうかしら?」
「おおぅ、こんなの思いつくのか。こりゃ...ラビリスお前いい所の生まれだったんじゃないか?」
「...いいたくないわ。でも信じて、私はユキと一緒にいる」
「別に無理に聞く必要はないし気にするな」
「ん」
頭を撫でてやると、そのまま目を細める。
「なあ、ラビリス。お前はなんで俺をそんなに信頼している? 正直、まだ信頼するには早すぎると思うんだが」
ただ、俺はラビリスとのその場の約束を守っただけ。
これからも、その約束を守れるとは限らない。
「でも、ユキはその場の約束を守ってくれた。これからも、私達を無下に扱わない為にって思ってる」
「ああ、その「真実を見る目というスキル」だっけか?本当に心が読めるのか」
「...誰でもじゃない、相手が本当に心から私を信頼してくれないと無理。そして、密着しているのが条件」
「世の中そんなに便利じゃないか」
「...?私の事怖くならないの?私のお父様もお母様も爺もみんな、心が読めると知った途端、私は心が見えなくなった...」
「ええ、小さい私は両親や周りが喜んでくれると思ってやったわ。でも結果は違った」
今でも十分に小さいけどな。
その場で腰を上げて思いっきり俺に体重をかける。いくら小さいからといえ勢いをつけられればキツイ。
「しかしだ、そんな事言っていいのか?ラビリスが奴隷にされた理由ってそこら辺にあるんだろ?言いたくなかったんじゃないのか?」
「...いってないわ。私のスキルの説明をしただけよ。そうでしょ?」
「ま、予測を立てられるだけでそれが正しいわけでも、詳細まで合ってるわけじゃないからな」
そうして、トラップを考えてたペンを止めた。
「よくねてるな」
「...ええ、二人のあんな顔見れるとは思わなかったわ。ありがとう」
「別に、分かるだろう?俺は俺の目的の為にラビリス達を利用しているに過ぎない」
「...フフ」
ラビリスが珍しく俺の顔を見て笑う。
「どうした、俺は結構冷たい事言ったと思うが?」
「...そうね。冷たいけど優しいわ。温かい、変ね。冷たいのに温かいって?」
「...こういうのは無粋だとは思うけど、ユキは自覚なさそうだから言っておくわ。本当に冷たいのなら、何も言わずにさっさと関わりのない場所へ移すべきよ。私達の不評ごときで今後の流れは変わりようがないわ。なのに、ユキはわざわざみんなに、私に、説明をしているわ。これを冷たくて、暖かい以外の言いようがあるかしら?」
「それは、俺個人の誠意だ。ラビリス達を俺の意思で縛るんだからな」
「...物は言い様ね。私達からすれば信じられない程の平穏と幸せを今もらっているのに、貴方は、ユキはそれに罪悪感を持っているわ。まるで、私達に手伝いたくないと、言って欲しそうだわ」
ラビリスはそう言ってこちらを見つめてくる。
はぁ、文字通りお見通しか。
「心が読めるなら、ある程度を見たんじゃないか? これから起こりうる問題の山々を、そして学があるなら予測もつくだろう?」
「...ある程度は予想がつくわ。まったく、数多の種族がここで一緒に暮らしていくなんて子供でも大問題ってわかるわ。...ユキの頭の中のレベルは見てから気が付いたわ。絶対、そういうことになるでしょうね」
「だからだよ、正直な...巻き込みたくは無いが、誰かを巻き込むことに絶対になる。けどな、こうやって話しているラビリス達をな...」
俺の想像通りに進める為の駒として使うのは、日本人としての心が痛む。
今までは防衛の為の殺人。
ダンジョンのトラップで殺したが、自分で手を掛けたのと一緒だが、これにはまだ納得できる。
だけどこれからは、自ら進んで目標の為の「生贄」を差し出す必要が必ず出てくる。
間違いなく、このダンジョンが攻められたり、こちらから打って出る状況も絶対あるだろう。
そして、その矢面に立つのは、きっとラビリス達だ。
分かる。分かってしまう。俺は彼女達を自分の目的の為に使うだろう。最悪死ぬことになるだろう。
そんな予定を立てている自分が一番腹立たしい。
...いっそ、このまま彼女達は平穏に暮らしてもらうか?
危険は多いが俺が前面に立てば、彼女達は危ない目に遭わなくてすむ。
そんな事を考えていると、ラビリスに頬を張られる。
「...あれ?暴行された?スキルどうなってやがる?」
なるほど、そうじゃなきゃ、指定保護同士では訓練もできないし、頬を張って止めなきゃいけない場面もあるだろう。
「...ところで、そんな考えは捨ててもらうわ。不愉快よ、私達はひな鳥じゃないわ。自分で考えてユキについて行くわ」
ラビリスが睨むようにこちらを見つめている。下手な事言えばさらにビンタが飛んできそうだ。
この考えも傲慢なのはわかってるけどな、あれだ。
俺が死ぬのと、ラビリス達が死ぬのは正直俺的に天秤が怪しい。
というか、ダンジョンマスターでなければラビリス達に完全に傾くな。
「...はぁ。ユキがダンジョンマスターでよかったと思うわ。こんな甘い事言うんだもの。普通に出会っていたら私達はずっと安全な所に置かれていたんでしょうね。きっとなにも知らずに」
...ありえそうだな。いや、俺ならそうするな。
そう考えているとラビリスが俺の膝から降りて綺麗な礼を取る。
いや、浴衣姿だけどな。もちろん下着を個人個人用意してる暇なんぞなかったから、みんな下着なんぞつけてねーよ。
「...最後まで真面目に考えられないのねユキ」
顔に出てたか?
再度、ラビリスが綺麗な礼を取って俺に告げる。
「...我が愛しき君よ。ラビリスは最後の時まであなたと一緒に、幸の時も、不幸の時も、剣として、盾として、そして愛しき人として、共にあることを誓いましょう」
ラビリスにしてはハッキリとした凛とした声でその言葉告げた。
「...自爆の意味が自害というなら、最低私とラッツは一緒に逝くわ」
「さっきの宣言一方的な奴だよな?」
「ええ、そうよ。私の勝手な宣言よ。相手に同意を求めない結婚なんてないわ」
「...つまり、俺は拒否しようがないわけだ」
「そういうこと、受け入れてくれるならここで結婚の誓いの言葉を言ってもいいわ」
「...あー、すまん。もう少しまってくれ、俺のいた故郷はラビリスみたいな子に手を出すと処罰されるからな。まだ抵抗がある」
そう答えると、ラビリスはつまらなそうな顔をしてこっちに戻ってきて再び膝の上に座る。
「...その故郷の法は嫌いだわ。...しかたないわ、じっくり行きましょう」
「お手柔らかに」
そうやってまたトラップを二人で考えていくのであった。
Hisshou Dungeon Unei Houhou Chapter 28
Chapter 28 - I love you, my master.
Tonight, right after dinner, I was wondering what I could do.
If I want everyone to work with the Dungeon, I have to remodelate it beforehand.
What would be the more efficient? Restructuring the Dungeon? Increasing our Monster's force?
Was something I muttered while being in my room.
(Labiris)[Traps...?You mean, for the Dungeon?] 
As usual, Labiris was staying on my knees. And while she said that, she looked at my face.
She had long purple hair arranged in a twin tails style. With her alluring eyes, she was as beautiful as a doll.
Her chest was big, way bigger than Aslin's.Without a doubt, they were the size of melons.That being the case, they were way too large.
I think that I already said it before, but her height should be somewhere around 140cm.Like everyone, I want to know her three sizes.
No, there is no additional meaning.It's for my own sanity. (TL to ED : not sure if he speak about himself or about her, please check). (Ed: Healthy reasons XD)
(Yuki)[Because tomorrow we will all work together to improve the Dungeon, I was thinking about a few related things.I have to change them immediately.So right now, I'm thinking about what kind of new traps I want to implement.] 
(Labiris)[I see, I will think about it too.] 
(Labiris)[I'm just surprised that you are thinking about more traps.] 
(Yuki)[Well~, it's necessary to protect the Dungeon.There's various matter to take into consideration. Firstly, I need to think about our own forces and their care. Secondly, I need to think about the enemies' behavior and how to kill them efficiently.] 
(Labiris)[That's hard...] 
After a little while, the two of us thought various ideas for new traps and later copied them on paper.
(Yuki)[Oh right, Labiris can you read these characters? Aslin as well, can you do it?] 
(Labiris)[No... I don't know many characters since we don't use them normally.] 
The literacy standard of this world seemed to be far behind... It's funny considering they are on the level of j.a.pan's infant literacy, I think?
Still, they remain under the current level of Earth.
Look like I'll need to implement a school here~.
It's a magnificient plan but I guess it will take a part of their youthful time.I wonder if I will be able to manage that smoothly?.
(Labiris)[Nee, something like this?] 
(Yuki)[Oh, you thought very far already.Hey here... Did you come from a higher place Labiris?] 
(Labiris)[I don't want to speak about it...But you can believe me, I'm on your side Yuki ] 
(Yuki)[I don't mind and I don't want to force you anyway.] 
(Labiris)[Un] 
When I stroked her head, she closed her eyes and smiled widely.
(Yuki)[Listen, Labiris.Why are you trusting me so much?To be honest, I think that it's a bit too early to pour that much trust in me.] 
Regardless of what Labiris says, I plan to hold my promise toward her.
Moreover, I need to keep my other promise and protect her.
(Labiris)[But Yuki, you kept the promise you made on the first day.Moreover, I think that in the future, we won't be treated badly anymore.] 
(Yuki)[Oh, do your eyes have the power to see the truth? Or can you really read minds?] 
(Labiris)[Not anyone would trust me from the bottom of his heart like you...And that condition is needed for my power to work.] 
(Yuki)[That's not very convenient, isn't it?] 
(Labiris)[...?Are you not afraid? As soon as my mother, my father and even my grandfather found that I had the power to read their minds, they disappeared from my sight...] 
(Labiris)[Yes, when I was little, my parents were happy and played with me often.But now, it's different.] 
Althought even now you are still small.
Still on my hips, she raised herself on the spot, putting all of her weight unto me.No matter how small she was, this sudden bounciness of her was truly hard to deal with.(TL to ED : not sure about the 2 past sentences)
(Yuki)[...but there's something I want to ask. What was the real reason in Labiris becoming a slave? Might you want to say it?] 
(Labiris)[I won't tell...but I can explain my skill. Is that okay?] 
(Yuki)[Well, I'll try to guess on my own. But that doesn't mean I will give up on your circ.u.mstances.] 
After working for a moment, I stopped to think about the traps and dropped my pen.
(Philia)[I slept well~] 
(Labiris)[...yes, I didn't think that the two of you would show me these kind of faces today.Thank you.] 
(Yuki)[Aside from that, did you understand?That my goal isn't to merely use Labiris and the others. It's more profound than that] 
(Labiris)[...Fufu.] 
Labiris laughed at my unusual face.
(Yuki)[What do you think? What I said was very cool, right?] 
(Labiris)[Well...It was a bit cold but gentle.It was warm albeit weird.Cold but warm?] 
(Labiris)[Though it was a bit tactless... Yuki is aware of his responsibilities. Therefore,Even if it was a bit cold, I have nothing to say about it and it won't affect our relations.h.i.+p.Our bad reputation from that time can't be washed away like that regardless of what happens here.And yet, Yuki took the time to explain to others, and to me.So what could I say, other than your words are cold but warm at the same time?] 
(Yuki)[I am sincere.Labiris and the other girls, my aim is not to bind you] 
(Labiris)[It's not about what you said...Right now, even though I can't believe it, we received so much peace and happiness from this place. And yet, you're still feeling guilty Yuki.You can be certain, since you helped us so much, then no one who will refuse to help you.] 
Labiris said that, firmly looking at me.
I mean, she literally looked at me.
(Yuki)[I wonder, how well you can read minds?.Because from now on, a mountain of problems are likely to arise from that, will it be okay?] 
(Labiris)[I expected that to some extent already...Even a child like me can understand how much troubles can bring many differents tribes living in the same place.I realized that up to some extent, because I looked in your head, Yuki.Nevertheless, I know that it will definitely happen.] 
(Yuki)[To be honest, I didn't want to involve anyone. And especially, I didn't want to involve you.Hereafter Labiris, we should have a little talk.] 
To use them as p.a.w.ns in order to achieve my goals... My j.a.panese's heart is aching.
Until now, I could only murder to survive.
Although they died by the traps in the Dungeon, I was still the one who planned everything.
However, if I want to keep progressing, I'll need some advantages like [sacrifices]  to reach my goal. (Ed: sacrifice can also be read as scapegoat)
A situation where the Dungeon could get attacked will happen unfortunately.
And the one who will bear the brunt of all this is Labiris.
Everything is clear for her. She knows that I will use them for my own purposes.And if the worst thing happens, they'll die.
For me, that arrangement is the most upsetting.
Rather, wouldn't they be happier if they lived in peace...?
They'll meet a lot of dangers while on the front lines. But when they don't, they won't have to suffer dangerous experiences.
When I was lost in my thoughts, Labiris slapped my cheek.
(Yuki)[Huh...?Why did you slap me?.What was the purpose of that skill?] 
I see, I don't have enough practice yet. To the extent that a slap was needed to stop me there.
(Labiris)[No matter what, I will have you throw those thoughts away.It's unpleasant, we are not some kind of little chicks.It's my own will. And I want to follow you, Yuki .] 
Labiris had her eyes firmly glaring at me.Don't say this kind of things after slapping me.
I understand your thoughts and why you acted so insolently but even so.
I was doubtful... What if the girls died? And if I died?.
Rather, maybe Labiris should be the one to manage the Dungeon.
(Labiris)[Haa...I think you're a good Dungeon master Yuki .And it isn't just sweet talks.I think that you took us in the safest place.Unknowingly, I'm certain of it.] 
What she said seemed to be possible...No, It wasn't like that.
Labiris got off of my knees and made a beautiful bow.
She wore a Yukata, however...Because I didn't have the time to make new underwear yet, and because everyone's underwear were drying...
(Labiris)[You couldn't stay serious until the end uh? Yuki...] 
Was it reflected on my face?
For the second time, Labiris bowed respectfully to me. Then, she started to tell me.
(Labiris)[My dear Master...I swear that, until my last moments, through happiness, or misfortune. As your sword and as your s.h.i.+eld ; I'll cherish you. I'll always be together with you. Let's pledge together.] 
Those words were told by Labiris with her most dignified voice.
(Labiris)[If they are suicidal words... Then Lutz and me would die together] 
(Yuki)[Just now, was it your own declaration?] 
(Labiris)[Of course it was MY own declaration.Because there's no such a thing like a wedding without consent from the partner] 
(Yuki)[That... Even if I would like to, I can't deny it.] 
(Labiris)[If you accept,then you may say the oath for the marriage now.] 
(Yuki)[Uh, sorry...Regarding the customs of my country, you're still a bit too young for that, we will have to wait for a little bit.And I'm still a bit hesitant.] 
After I answered, Labiris showed a bored face and once again sat on my lap.
(Labiris)[The customs from your home, I hate them...There is no helping then... I'll wait patiently.] 
(Yuki)[Be soft/gentle with me.] 
Thus, once again, the two of us thoughts about the traps.
Hisshou Dungeon Unei Houhou
必勝ダンジョン運営方法　相手に合わせる理由がない
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