I Became the Strongest With The Failure Frame【Abnormal State Skill】As I Devastated Everything

CH 306

Default Dyslexic Roboto Lora

If they didn’t know what they were, the Teleportation Stone would look like jewelry.

The Purple Beetle, for those who didn’t know its value, would be the carcass of some strange creature.

And so, these things remained on the list.

On top of that……

[Many of the items in the Great Underground Treasury whose official names we don’t know.
I have explained so before, haven’t I? So, we gave them a tentative name for management purposes, and drew them…… but of course, some of them couldn’t be fully drawn.]

[So you’re saying that if there’s something we want that wasn’t on the list, you can give it to us on the spot?]

[That’s right.
If you see it with your own eyes, you may find something of value, even if we don’t know about it ourselves, right?]

I see.

That’s why he brought us here in person huh.

We descended a spiral staircase to a basement.

At the end of the stairs, a corridor appeared.

From here, it seemed that the guards would precede us with lanterns in hand.

I have my leather bag and Seras have her Light Spirit…… but well, I suppose we’ll just leave it to them here.

The walls of the corridor are made of a marble-like material.

The polished walls had this sheen to them.

The floor has almost no unevenness.

How should I say this…… It was like the floor of a first-class hotel or a museum.

Soon, a double door came into view.

It was a considerably large door that had a texture like bronze.

The Mad Emperor took out a large key from his pocket and handed it to the guards.

Thereupon, three guards rushed to the door.

The one with the key unlocks the door.

Meanwhile, the other two, standing on either side, grabbed the handle and began to pull.

It took them a lot of strength to pull it open, but soon after, the door was opened wide.

This time, the Mad Emperor took the lead and started walking.

Then, he put his white hand on the wall right after entering.

[Wait a moment———- I’ll turn on the lights now.]

In the previous world, there would have been a nearby light switch near the door.

In its place though, a crystal slab was fitted into the wall.

Groove-like lines radiated from the plate, seemingly made of crystal.

Thereupon, the Mad Emperor’s hand glowed a pale white.

The crystal plate then glowed, and the light traveled from there to the crystal lines.

The ray of light went from the walls of the room to the ceiling, and then to the floor.

The light circulated throughout the room.

The amount of light eventually increased, and with it, our field of vision opened up.

I see.

He filled that crystal plate with magic power, and it became the light source of this room.

Thanks to the light, I could see the room clearly.

Large shelves were neatly lined up.

This room kind of reminds me of that basement where Erika and I searched for things around.

The size, or rather, the scale of the room inside is different though.

The ceiling was high.

The lines of light make a beautiful pattern around the room.

As for the room’s shape———- I think it was almost rectangular.

The shelves went all the way to the back.

If I had to describe it……

Rather than treasures piled up in disorderly stacks, it looks more like a huge warehouse of a thoroughly managed online shopping company.

This aspect of the room reminds me of Erika’s other storage room.

Ladders are neatly lined up against the walls.

Nearby, a number of stepladders can also be seen.

There was also a corner lined with what looked like work tables.

Further back, it looks like a museum display area.

They are probably displaying items there that are difficult to put on shelves.

[It’s a little dusty, but I hope you’ll just be patient about this matter.]

The Emperor said.

[If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
The three guards I brought with me are also involved in the management of this place.
You may also ask these three if you have any questions.]

One of them looked like he was the Emperor’s full-time guard, but the others seem to be people who are involved with this place on a regular basis.

Perhaps, they may be from a lineage of imperial painters.

Looking down at his elegant pocket watch, the Mad Emperor spoke.

[There’s a limit to the amount of time I can stay here with you———- but take your time and look around until then.]

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The items we had requested in advance had already been prepared on the table near the entrance.

Of course, the Purple Beetle and the Teleportation Stone were there as well.

I picked them up and checked them out.

The Purple Beetle———- It looked just like in the illustration in the “Encyclopedia on the Forbidden Arts”.

There was no doubt that this is the real thing.

[Seras-san, look! Don’t you think this is a lovely necklace!?]

Seras and Munin parted ways with me and both of them went to the shelves first.

Or rather, Munin invited Seras to do that.

On her hand was a thin silver necklace.

Munin, with a smile on her face, brought it in front of her neck.

“”

It kind of reminds me of the gesture people often make when shopping for clothes.

[Y- Yes…… I think it’s very nice.]

Seras glanced at me, who was looking at them from a distance……

[But Munin-dono, we’re here to find something useful for our purpose…… An ornament for dressing up is just……]

[Ehhhh!?]

Don’t tell me, Munin……

She seriously wanted to get what she wanted?

No, well, if we request it, we could acquire it but……

[No waaaaay…… I wonder if it’s no good?]

As if she’s trying to mend the situation, Seras wryly smiles.

[I- I’m not sure? We’ll have to ask Milord or the Emperor about that……]

[Considering it could boost the morale of the gentlemen, I don’t think it’s meaningless at all! I think even Lord-sama would be inwardly pleased, wouldn’t he!? For example, if Seras-san were to wear this without a string of clothing on your body, it would be very…… ummm, very…… No, wait a moment there! That won’t do…… No matter how I think about it, that’s too dangerous! T- That would just be too stimulating…… Haahhh…… Haahhh……]

“”

She just unfolded her own delusions in her mind.

Her face then turned red on her own.

And then, this woman who is supposed to be the Chief of the Kurosagas, toned down by herself……

[Munin-dono……]

Seras just wryly smiled, but at that moment, Munin’s gaze on her narrowed.

[Seras-san———- Don’t move, hold still.]

[? Is there a bug stuck on my face……?]

[Don’t you ever move, okay?]

[Y- Yes……]

[Ei!]

Munin put the necklace over Seras’ head.

[Eh!? U- Ummm, Munin-dono!?]

“”

[Ara!? I know I said it would look good on you without a single string on your body…… but it still looks great even with your clothes on! You look too good, Seras-san! You’re so lovely!]

There, for some reason, Munin vigorously hugged Seras.

No, rather than hugging her, it’s more like she held Seras to her embrace.

[M- Munin-dono……?]

Munin slightly pulled her head back.

Their faces are now facing each other at close range.

Thereupon……

[Hngghh!?]

Munin looked as if she had been struck by lightning.

What is it now?

[T- This is———- Adding this necklace…… with this face, i- in such a close proximity……]

[ ? ]

[Too…… Too bewitching———–]

[Ummm……?]

The Princess Knight and the Chief of the Kurosagas looked at each other.

However, why does Munin look slightly like those girls from Versailles-style anime who were swooning upon someone……

[Will you———– marry me?]

[……What?]

[Ummm, may this young lady know your hobbies?]

[I- I like to read……]

[……………What the heck are those two doing?]

Also, why is Seras answering like normal too?

Thereupon, Munin smiled and smoothly walked behind Seras.

Then, standing from behind Seras, she placed her hands on Seras’ shoulders.

[Fufu———– Well, how about we put the jokes to rest and go through the treasury together?]

[Eh? Ah…… Yes.]

Munin pushed the perplexed Seras forward.

[Fufufu, I’m kinda having fun.
Seras-san goes along with my whims without making a sour face, so I end up acting spoiled.]

Seras’ face broke into a soft smile as understanding dawned on her.

[Fufu, I see…… If that’s the case, you’re welcome to act as spoiled as you want.
However, I don’t really understand jokes that much…… so I don’t know if I’ll be able to handle it well.]

[Does this not bother you, Seras-san?]

[No…… Thank you.
I think I’m also being saved in part by Munin-dono’s cheerfulness.
For example, yes…… It makes me think that it would be great if I had a sister like you.]

[Ara♪ Geez, Seras-san…… I really love you so much!]

Munin vigorously hugged Seras again from behind.

[Since I’m here, how about you have a taste of my tickle attack?]

[M- Munin-dono……! That’s not good……]

[Come on, you’re gonna look around with Big Sis, right? Alright, that’s a good girl.]

Even though what was on her lips was a wry smile, there’s no trace of bewilderment in it now.

Well…… That should just be Munin’s way of cheering Seras up.

Going through that route to cheer her up would be impossible for me after all.

I mean, if I suddenly had that kind of tension around me, I feel like that would be akin to horror in Seras’ eyes.

……Now then.

I guess I’ll have a look around———–

[Hmm?]

A certain someone beckoned to me from behind a shelf.

That gesture was somehow out of character for him———-

No, perhaps, I should instead say that such a gesture is befitting someone his age.

Walking up to him……

[Is something the matter———- Your Majesty?]

[I assume you are also going to take a look around the Great Underground Treasury, right? I know the place reasonably well.
I think I’m the right person to guide you.]

The Mad Emperor looks around the treasury, before returning his gaze to me.

I see.

[In that case, please allow me to accept…… Besides, I have always wanted to have a private word with his Majesty.]

I wanted to have this opportunity sooner or later.

This is something I’m just hoping for.

The Mad Emperor slightly tilted his head and gave a faint smile.

He was pleased that his intentions were immediately understood huh.

It seems like this Emperor had this part of him.

[We can’t exactly say we’re completely alone———- but we’ll eventually come to that.]

And so, we began walking side by side.