The Dungeon Monsters Keep Offering Sacrifices

Chapter 100: Dungeon Corporation (2)

The dungeon monsters keep offering sacrifices – 100

EP.100 Dungeon Corporation (2)

“The Demon Merchant Association, huh…”

Azmo’s suggestion was simple.

It was about establishing a similar organization here on Earth as the Demon Merchant Association on the El Dorad Continent.

“Did you get some inspiration from there?”

Azmo had also attended the social gatherings hosted by the Demon Merchant Association.

Perhaps he gained enlightenment by seeing various things there.

Certainly, Azmo’s suggestion was good.

Wasn’t I also shocked by the sight of the Association.

‘So many monsters gathering in one place…’

It was like saying the Association’s power was tremendous.

Surely, seeing that, Azmo’s suggestion was appropriate.

I remembered Celia also bringing monsters through the Association in the early days.

It was even to the extent of expanding the dungeon through the Association’s power, so to speak.

Just by seeing that, I knew well how much influence the Demon Merchant Association had on each dungeon.

Now it’s time for me to make use of it.

“If done well, this could be great, right?”

According to Azmo, there’s currently no place on Earth like the Demon Merchant Association on the El Dorad Continent.

In other words, there’s no medium to consolidate various dungeons into one.

Azmo advocated for mutual cooperation through trading with different dungeons.

Gradually, this could influence other dungeons and could even develop into a single power.

For me, it was all profit and no loss.

“If done well, I won’t even have to worry about money.”

I was currently spending money on managing the dungeon through in-app purchases.

Right now, I’m just managing the dungeon with Maru to make ends meet, but it wasn’t much fun.

But if we were to create and operate the Association on Earth in earnest?

We could trade with other dungeons and receive various goods in return.

“It’s not just bad for other people either.”

And this wasn’t just beneficial to me.

By exerting influence on the respective dungeon and helping to block monster waves, it was quite a good profit for the people.

“Yeah, let’s start right away.”

I immediately approved Azmo’s plan.

Come to think of it, it was similar to what I had done a few times before with [Dungeon Support & Dispatch].

Now Azmo also learned about dungeon support, and isn’t he following me now?

“And this time, it’s not about the system, it’s about us taking the lead.”

[Dungeon Support & Dispatch] is similar in supporting other dungeons, but it’s all about following the system.

But this time, it was about Azmo and me acting on our own, not the system.

“Well, first we should think about how to proceed with our activities, right?”

Once we talk about the Association, we need to be able to go to different dungeons.

First of all, fundamentally, El Dorad Continent and Earth are different.

Even if it’s not known on the El Dorad Continent, the activities of hunters are too active here on Earth.

If Azmo were to leave the dungeon, he would soon be exposed.

But it’s not something that can be disguised like a human….

While thinking quietly, a certain existence came to mind.

“Come to think of it, wasn’t there a deputy?”

Azmo had also deployed a deputy in the dungeon where he was.

The deputy was a slime, but not an ordinary one.

It was a genius of transformation that could transform into anything.

As soon as that thought came to mind, I immediately touched the dungeon.

[Temptation of Illusion]

– Manager: Azmo (★★★★)

– Deputy: Vetter (★★★★)

“As expected!”

It’s even a 4-star slime.

It’s not like it would be easily defeated anywhere.

“Is this good enough?”

It would be better to use Vetter for actual activities.

If Vetter transforms into a hunter using his abilities, there shouldn’t be a big problem in the activities.

And I already had in mind who to transform him into.

“What was his name back then?”

There was a father and son who tried to attack me someday.

“His name was definitely… what was it.”

It’s been so long that I can’t remember his name.

Anyway, the father’s fate took a turn, and the son was spared and thrown into the dungeon where Azmo was.

“He must still be alive, right?”

Since he wasn’t a succubus and was placed in an incubus dungeon, there shouldn’t be a big problem.

And he’s already registered as a Grade F hunter.

“If I can give him a qualification like a necromancer?”

If I have qualifications like a summoner or a necromancer, there shouldn’t be a big problem taking monsters outside the dungeon.

In other words, it means it’s easy to move monsters in the dungeon outside.

“I should give orders right away.”

In addition to that, I decided to provide one more support.

The place where I caught that father and son before was the Skeleton Dungeon.

At that time, I could understand what the skeleton soldiers in the dungeon were saying, so the skeleton soldiers started following me.

Of course, it’s been quite a while, and I haven’t paid attention for a while.

“They surely haven’t disappeared, have they?”

[Faint Skeleton Dungeon]

– Manager: Vacant

Fortunately, the dungeon was being well maintained.

Were the guys more skilled than I thought?

Or did the hunters just leave them alone because their grade was too low?

Anyway, it was good news for me.

‘It’s better to assign them to Azmo.’

Even though they’re the lowest-grade skeleton soldiers, they should suffice as extra hands.

The outline was roughly drawn. Now, the rest of the plan would be handled by Azmo and Vetter themselves.

Lastly, I decided to adjust the settings of the dungeon where Azmo was located.

“I should loosen up a bit on leaving the dungeon.”

When the number of monsters inside the dungeon is full, the monster wave phenomenon occurs.

I had experienced the consequences of loosening it too much last time.

So far, I’ve been thoroughly controlling it, but the situation has changed.

In the future, Azmo and Vetter should be active, and I can’t keep controlling them forever.

Just a slight adjustment to the settings is needed.

“Leaving the dungeon is only allowed for special activities related to authorized missions.”

Here, special activities refer to those related to the Association that Azmo mentioned.

With just this setting, there shouldn’t be a rampage like last time due to monster waves.

“Alright, the stage is set.”

If I’ve done this much, then my part is done.

The rest is up to Azmo to handle.

Well, if he needs significant help, I can always send Maru.

“Phew. Should I take a break now?”

I immediately turned off my smartphone and finally could rest.

After a short break, I need to check on household chores and have a chat with the elves.

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Azmo started the day in a good mood.

His face was filled with a bright smile for no other reason than the fact that the great one had approved his plan.

‘Now I can finally show my worth.’

He proposed it two days ago, and the great one immediately approved it.

What could this mean?

It meant that his plan had pleased the great one.

“’ow I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.’

Once, due to a wrong decision, he caused a monster wave, which disturbed the great one.

As a result, Azmo couldn’t leave the dungeon, and even the dungeon’s location was forcibly moved.

Of course, he followed without complaint, as it was the great one’s will.

‘Looking back, it’s still amazing. To move the dungeon so easily.’

The abilities of the great one were always astounding.

‘Someday, I will too…’

Azmo harbored hope that by pledging allegiance solely to the great one, he would become stronger someday.

Due to a momentary mistake, I had been out of favor with them, but now I had the chance to be forgiven.

Now that there are plans for an organization like the Association on Earth as well, I should devote myself to that alone.

If I show remarkable performance here, they will surely look kindly upon me too.

Azmo vowed never to make mistakes and called his deputy.

“Yes, Vetter. Have you completed all the preparations?”

Azmo spoke solemnly.

He was now the master leading a respectable Association.

Azmo had made an effort to change his own image.

“Yes, Manager. As per the great one’s instructions, I have completed all the registrations at the Awakened Center.”

Deputy Vetter also answered Azmo’s question sincerely.

As soon as the plan was approved, Azmo and Vetter moved frantically, and Vetter even prepared outside the dungeon.

It involved visiting the Awakened Center and checking if there were any dungeons in need of assistance.

Vetter was indeed a slime monster, but his current appearance resembled that of a young man.

It was the result of using Vetter’s transformation ability.

Even though he looked like a young man, he was not a fictional character.

He was actually an existing human named Ji Seong-min.

He was a hunter, a gift from the great one.

Of course, being a hunter wasn’t important.

‘Because it was a gift from them, I cherished it.’

Incubus monsters typically suck and live off human vitality.

The Incubus in Azmo’s managed dungeon were different from regular Incubus, and the fact that Ji Seong-min was still alive was no coincidence.

It was because he was a gift from the great one and therefore cherished.

Even though he cherished him, Ji Seong-min’s physical condition deteriorated day by day.

Of course, that wasn’t something Azmo had to worry about.

Still, if there was an immediate use, it was Ji Seong-min’s hunter qualification and his existence itself.

Vetter immediately transformed into Ji Seong-min and took all of Ji Seong-min’s belongings, including his clothes and hunter license.

Then, he went outside the dungeon with them and visited the Awakened Center.

The reason for visiting the Awakened Center was for proof of being a necromancer.

All of this was the great one’s command, so Vetter followed without question.

Thanks to Vetter’s ability, activities outside the dungeon proceeded smoothly.

Because he transformed into Ji Seong-min so naturally, no one suspected anything.

Even at the Awakened Center, he completed the mission without major difficulties.

Furthermore, proving himself as a necromancer was not difficult for Vetter.

The great one introduced the Skeleton Dungeon, and Vetter took one skeleton soldier from there.

Thanks to that, Vetter obtained the qualification of a hunter as Ji Seong-min in his appearance.

Thus, when visiting other dungeons, he could take skeletons without any suspicion.

Starting is important, even if you can’t take a large number at once.

Azmo focused on the fact that this was just the beginning.

“Well, since I’ve seen the Association firsthand…”

Azmo’s story began.

His experiences on the El Dorad Continent were a unique story for Vetter.

He listened attentively to Azmo’s story.

“First of all, it seems important to make a strong impression. The first step is grandeur.”

Azmo put a gold necklace around Vetter’s neck.

Then, he took out rings with diamonds and put one on each of Vetter’s fingers.

Thanks to that, Vetter became a hunter adorned with jewelry all over his body.

“Hmm. It would be better if you looked a little more intimidating.”

Vetter faithfully followed the suggestion, and Azmo nodded in approval at his appearance.

Certainly, it was dazzling enough to make an overwhelming impression from the beginning.

“The second is overwhelming power. No matter how flashy it is on the outside, it’s useless if it’s hollow inside.”

As Azmo nodded, Maru appeared from behind.

“As this is the first transaction, overwhelming power is important. Sir Maru, who will assist in your transactions, has come. I specifically requested him from the great one.”

Monsters are not as delicate as humans.

It was safe to say that everything was decided solely by power.

Although Vetter was not weak, he needed overwhelming power, so Maru came at Azmo’s request.

“I’ll leave it to you, Sir Maru.”

“Tick!”

Vetter bowed his waist and greeted Maru.

In fact, Vetter was quite shocked when he saw Maru, who had become even stronger than during the last monster wave.

“Well then, Sir Maru, please take a rest for a while.”

As Azmo clapped his hands, the Incubus nearby approached with incense and brushes.

While Maru enjoyed a brief relaxation, Azmo and Vetter finally intended to make a final check.

Thorough preparation was necessary for the first transaction partner.

“The dungeon that requested the transaction is controlled by kobolds. They recently suffered losses due to frequent hunter invasions, so they need reinforcements to defend the dungeon.”

“Hmm.”

Azmo fell into thought at Vetter’s words. There was no problem performing the task immediately with Vetter present.

However, from a long-term perspective, it was ambiguous.

Vetter couldn’t personally defend other dungeons indefinitely.

Even if skeleton soldiers were dispatched, they were only skeleton soldiers after all.

With that level of strength, it would be difficult to subdue even F-rank hunters, let alone E-rank hunters.

“I’d rather openly transfer subordinates if possible…”

It would be easy to proceed with the task by dispatching the Incubus currently here.

However, the problem was that if monsters were openly sent out, they would soon be exposed to hunters.

Sending out skeleton soldiers was a feasible method only because Vetter had obtained qualifications.

“Is there no safe way to transfer them?”

Azmo, feeling a regret that he hadn’t learned the ways of the Association while on the El Dorad Continent, pondered for a moment.

As Azmo briefly hesitated, Vetter spoke up.

“In that case, why not attack the main guild?”

“Hmm?”

Vetter pointed to himself and spoke.

Azmo was puzzled by his gesture.

“Ah…!”

Then he remembered one thing.

Come to think of it, Vetter had mentioned which guild the hunter he transformed into was affiliated with.

“It was definitely the Black Sun Guild, right?”

At that time, Vetter himself had said it wasn’t an official guild.

Vetter’s story continued.

“According to Ji Seong-min, that guild is more like a group of troubleshooters who take care of others’ problems. Wouldn’t it be better if we took down that Black Sun Guild?”

“Hmm…”

“Controlling the Black Sun Guild would make it easier to handle the Association’s affairs. It would also be easy to transfer Azmo-nim’s subordinates.”

The conversation between Azmo and Vetter flowed naturally, as if they were well-acquainted with the human world.

Indeed, it couldn’t be helped.

Azmo had always valued information from outside the dungeon.

Whenever hunters invaded the dungeon, they captured at least one and extracted information.

The same was true for Vetter.

He had spent many years trapped in a research facility, living as an experiment.

Through the words of the researchers around him, he learned about the human world.

Thus, their conversation was of a high standard for monsters.

“In addition, I see this situation differently.”

Vetter spoke again.

“Yes, that’s right.”

The plan for this Association affair probably wasn’t crucial from the perspective of the great one.

However, their generous support held another meaning.

“No way…”

It was like finally fitting the pieces of a puzzle together.

Ji Seong-min, affiliated with the Black Sun Guild.

At first, Azmo had thought of him as just a gift from the great one.

And why had they sent him to the El Dorad Continent?

Moreover, it was peculiar that it was for an event hosted by the Association.

Lastly, when he mentioned the Association-related matter, the great one had immediately approved.

“It’s as if they were waiting for this moment!”

Not only the Skeleton Dungeon but also sending Maru-nim was an abundance of support.

“No way, could all of this be…”

Azmo stared at Vetter with a hardened expression.

“Yes.”

Vetter nodded in agreement with Azmo’s thoughts.

“The great one is not only looking at the Association’s affairs but also at the human business district. They intend to rule as the king of the world.”

“As expected!”

Azmo was grateful to have such a smart subordinate.