Chapter 43

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Translator: penny

Chapter: 43

Chapter Title: Dungeon Construction (2)

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I purchased the Memory Cat and the Ink Rat.

With these, even if an intruder escapes with information and comes back to attack Dreamland again—a so-called 'multi-wave invasion'—I've got some countermeasures in place.

If weaklings come rushing in for an easy meal, I can just crush them myself.

And for the strong ones, I can handle them with the anomaly traps, now that I've got established tactics.

That said.

One of my allies died this time.

According to the Captain, it was one of the Blessed One's guys who got cut loose.

What variables this might create is still unknown.

So, I need to prepare for it.

Dungeon expansion follows a formula.

1. Choose a trap.

2. Pick a minion to pair with that trap.

It's a bit different from the formulas the veterans use.

They usually prioritize minions and use traps as support.

But with the anomaly theme, traps feel like full stages, so they end up being the main event.

To celebrate hitting level 80, I check out the ★4 traps.

The higher the level, the fewer options there are, as expected.

"Oh."

I spot a name that catches my interest.

Schools, mazes, white corridors as bases, and so on.

Most of the traps I've seen so far have a modern vibe.

This one stands out as fantasy-like.

Fits this world perfectly, you could say.

It's tempting, but I'm torn.

Time like this, the Gallery's the answer.

Bustling Street got two votes.

The rest recommended Goblin Cave.

Guess I gotta tone down the bait next time.

One guy got hit so hard his menthal breakdown meter pierced the ceiling.

With that, construction began.

For the expansion, I got help from Nabu, the Dungeon Gallery construction expert.

People really level up when they do stuff.

Well, it's not like I'm personally swinging a pickaxe or shovel.

The system assists, so it's basically free.

I built the 3rd zone behind the 2nd.

Planning to keep extending in a straight line from now on.

Elevators can take you anywhere anyway.

"Nice."

I look up, and a massive cavern reveals itself.

The 3rd zone.

Feels way bigger than the 2nd.

Like enlarging the straight corridor horizontally.

Space is ready.

Next up is placing traps and elevators appropriately—no big deal.

But.

One important thing left.

Choosing a minion that pairs with the Goblin Cave.

Hmm, I check the minion menu.

Who to pick...

"Oh, this one's pretty good."

While reading minion descriptions carefully.

One catches my eye.

Cheapest among ★4 minions.

But great synergy with Goblin Cave.

Merchants exist in this world too.

Perfect vibe match.

This one's it.

I buy it and deploy to the 3rd zone right away.

"Dude, why are you so damn cute."

One word for the merchant: top-tier loli beauty from some prefecture S-rank.

The kind where if she says 'Onii-chan buy this~' you'd buy even junk.

Like other minions, she's sleeping soundly.

Sprawled in the corridor looks kinda off, but...

Seniors sleep on the floor too, deal with it.

Dungeon expansion, minions, traps—650k points gone in a flash.

But no regrets.

Satisfying shopping spree that fills you with peace.

Gazing at the sturdier Dreamland feels fulfilling.

"Didn't expect it to grow this big."

Trolls, hobgoblins, black mages, branded elves, lords, ally parties, etc.

Dreamland grew fat on intruders' blood and flesh.

Dungeon Master level: 80.

The unknown enemy, the Blessed One, still looms.

But I've done all the prep I can.

Come at me if you dare.

I'll make you shit blood anytime.

Still some time before location shift.

Was a bit tense thinking an enraged Singclair might raid after a party member's death.

Fortunately, no such thing.

Last intruder in Forest of Life was Max's party.

No one came for a while.

Gallery scrolling, walks, playing with Squishy.

Time melted like ice in peaceful days.

And finally, the cycle arrived.

Location shift cycle.

Dreamland will transfer soon.

Wonder where it'll land this time.

Anywhere's fine.

World, bring it on.

Newbie Dungeon Master incoming!