An Incompetent Explorer Who Failed to Make His High School Debut but Mastered Being a Human Being

Episode 307: Hidden room

 We infiltrate Bran Castle. We, who come out of the shadows, look around inside, paying attention to the presence of security guards.

"This is a medieval castle, isn't it."

 Nanami mutters while looking around the living room where medieval life is recreated. The lights are out, and it is dark, probably because the business hours are over, but the sun hasn't set yet, so we don't have to miss it.

"These kinds of equipment were used in this area around this time. It's very similar to the weapons and armor you find in dungeons."

 In addition, there are exhibits such as weapons, armor, and torture equipment, and it also functions like a museum, and Amane raises her voice in admiration while looking at them.

 I feel a fantasy different from the elves and medieval streets in the castle and the exhibits, and I am absurdly excited.

 I think it's safe to say that what I had only imagined in my mind was complemented more vividly by seeing the real thing or something close to it on this trip.

 When I read fantasy works in the future, I'm excited that I'll be able to imagine more concretely than before, and become even more immersed in the work.(TN:Ah, right, I forgot that he used to be a complete chubby nerd before he RECENTLY started working out to become the semi-macho he is now for his High School image change. That's why he was familiar with anime and such.)

"Won!"

 After we finish walking around, Luck pulls my hem and cries out softly.

 I can't detect anyone that seems to be a security guard, but it seems it's taking care not to be noticed.

"Nn? What's wrong, Luck?"

 I ask Luck.

"Won!"

 Luck walks out in front as if telling me to follow.

 Did it find something?

"Apparently, Luck wants us to go with."

"Alright!!"

 When I turn around and tell everyone, Nanami replies on behalf of everyone, and everyone nods and follows behind me. Luck moves forward as if to lead us while flicking its tail.

"Won!"

 Then, in a corner of a certain room, it turns around and cries out after sitting down once.

 This seems to be the destination.

 At first glance, it's an ordinary room.

 I try unleashing my power as an explorer, which I basically hold back except when dealing with dungeons and explorers.

"I see, is that the case."

 Then, I understand what Luck intends.

"What's going on?"

 Rei asks me after hearing my mutter.

"Ah, apparently, there's a hidden path in this room. It's not a dungeon, so I didn't use my powers, so I didn't notice it, but if you pay attention, you'll understand."

"Ah, really!! There seems to be a hollow under the floor where Luck is sitting."

 As soon as I explain what Luck wants to say, Amane, who is searching with her sharpened senses, lets out a voice of amazement.

"Luck-chan, how great of you to find a hidden passage!!"

"Won!"

 Nanami immediately jumps at Luck and strokes it all over, and Luck proudly puffs out its chest and cries out.

 The tail is also buzzing, so it seems happy to be praised.

"Well then, let's enter the passage immediately."

"Yeah!!"

 I have sharpened my senses to Dungeon Mode, so I know exactly where the mechanism to open the hidden door is.

"There it is."

 Following that feeling, I examine the walls of the room and find that they are indistinguishable from other walls at first glance, but they are partially opened and closed, adn there is something drawn inside that looks like a magic circle.

 I try casting magic.

-Shi ~ in!

 It doesn't react to my magic at all.

"Everyone, can you each pour in some magical power?"

""Roger.""

 According to my request, each of them will send some magical power.

-Gogogogogogogogogo!

 However, everyone is enthusiastic, but when Nanami, who is the first person, pours her magical power into it, the floor automatically moves, revealing a pitch-black hole. It's a sight that tells you that there's something really deep inside.

"Amazing."

"I wonder what's inside?"

"I'm looking forward to it."

 The three of them are frustrated at the beginning, but even more than that, they are surprised that a hidden passage appears in front of them, and they seem to be worried about what's to come.

"Well then, let's go inside right away. It might be dangerous, so I'll go first."

 It looks like they are going to jump in right away, so I step into the hidden passage while trying to keep them in check. The entrance is so narrow that only one person can pass through. But, after walking for a minute or two, we come to a wide road.

"It's kind of like a catacombs."

 Certainly, the air, the atmosphere, the smell, etc., are somehow reminiscent of a cemetery. Some kind of painting is drawn on the ceiling, and there is something like this castle drawn there.

"Dracula?"

 As someone mutters, the ceiling is painted with a creature that looks like Dracula facing a youthful woman.

"Perhaps, that Dracula might be beyond here."

"Eh!? Stop it, Onii-chan!!"

 I say it as a joke, but Nanami takes my words seriously and gets scared.

 Not good, not good. What am I doing, scaring my sister.

 Nanami clings to my body while trembling.

"It's okay, Nanami. Even if Dracula appears, I'll get rid of him."

"You absolutely have to!!"

 When I reassure Nanami while stroking her head, Nanami begs me with a serious expression.

"Leave it to me."

 I say that and smile.

 After that, we go down the slope further, and there is a dome-shaped space. A lone coffin is enshrined in the middle of it, as if there is definitely something there.