Chapter 18

Being able to contact Aura was a stroke of luck.

If we can establish contact with Avalon, things will move more smoothly from now on.

Cooperation with the transfer-type monsters on the other side and strengthening the bonds with the monsters of the [Covenant]—there are many things we can do.

After talking with Aura,

I spent a long time thinking about the next move.

And I finally gained the confidence that I could return.

After all, being able to communicate means we know Avalon's location.

If that's the case, the only issue left is the output.

If the Demon King of [Migration] could send me, there's no way my monsters can't do it.

"Finally, I can breathe a sigh of relief."

While I was preparing to return, I had been harboring the fear that I might not be able to.

"…Lord Procel!"

A naked fox-eared beauty clung to my arm.

This was Kumin, the first girl I met in this world.

We had just made love and were exhausted, falling asleep.

I started embracing her because I wanted strong emotions, and now that I've built this dungeon, I no longer need them.

But I continued to do so out of inertia.

No, I continued because I wanted to.

"What should I do with this girl? I could take her to Avalon."

It would be a rough method, but if I have her enter Shier's womb and have Shier [Contain] her, it should be fine.

The required magic power for transfer increases exponentially with the mass.

Therefore, everything except the monster performing the [Transfer] and me must be [Stored].

"After I return, I need to think about what to do with this town."

Even though I just built it, I have grown attached to this dungeon.

"I should think of a plan."

Prepare someone I can entrust this place to.

Then, find a way to travel back and forth.

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The next day at the same time, communication with the people of Avalon was established.

Last time, the communication was cut off quickly because I exhausted myself trying to break through the world's barrier.

However, this time, they are also sending their thoughts to meet mine, so the consumption is minimal, and the communication is stable.

Avalon has monsters that excel at such tasks, and with several S-rank monsters, they don't lack for magical power.

So, today, the conversation is going surprisingly smoothly.

After all, the other side is forcefully breaking through the part that requires a lot of power to cross the world's barrier.

"Dad! I'm so glad you're safe! Quina will come to you right away! Dad, I want to see you so much!"

Quina, the strongest monster in Avalon and a celestial fox, wailed with tears, feeling lonely.

"Master. I'm making auxiliary devices based on the basic theories from Aura and Tiro. Coordinate stabilizers and noise cancellers. To further stabilize communication and eliminate uncertain factors during transfer. ...I'll make it perfect, I swear."

Lorono, the world's best blacksmith and alchemist, who is usually calm and composed, was suppressing his emotions.

He said he would make it in about three days, but knowing Lorono, he will probably push himself to the limit.

I'm grateful. Not only for communication, but also for the coordinate stabilizers and noise cancellers needed during transfer.

"Master, please forgive my abrupt words yesterday. I'm glad we can talk like this. ...I'm glad you're safe."

Aura, the Ancient Elf, her voice was tearful.

Yesterday, she must have been filled with such emotions. Yet, she made the right choice to move forward.

I feel proud of her.

"My Lord, first, I must apologize. Please forgive our incompetence for not finding you."

"Duke, you're still the same. I don't blame you for that. You crossed not just the sea, but the world."

Duke, a dragon person and the brain of Avalon, my right-hand monster, apologized.

Though the image isn't transmitted, he must be bowing in front of the crystal.

"I've been planning your return since yesterday. Using Aura's world interference ability, Lorono's auxiliary devices, Quina's vast magical power backup and the burning of the world barrier with the Flame of Concept, and Tindalos' [Transfer] ability. Even with all that, we can't cross the world on our own. As we are now, we need you to send out your power first, and we will receive it from here."

Accurate and quick.

Duke is reliable.

"We calculated that the output from the Abyss Howl, which is [Storing] you, and Tiro receiving it, is insufficient. If Shier [Perfectly Mimics] Tiro, the output is sufficient, but there are some concerns about precision. ...The success rate is about 80%. It's a high value, but if it fails, there's a risk of being sent to another world. Next time, it's uncertain whether you'll be in a survivable environment."

A 20% chance of death.

That's not a number to ignore.

"I'll handle that issue. Thanks to you guys defeating the Demon King of [Migration], I can now create his medal. I'll use it to create a monster even more specialized in [Transfer] than Tiro."

In Avalon, the only S-rank monster specialized in [Transfer] is Tindalos, also known as Tiro.

Tindalos is a monster that aims to balance [Transfer] abilities and combat abilities.

Therefore, in terms of pure [Transfer] ability, Tindalos is inferior to a fully specialized [Transfer] monster.

"Understood. My Lord, please contact us when that monster is complete. Shier can use analytical skills. I'll compile a list of items that need analysis and pass it to Shier."

"I want to talk to the new one directly. I'll create a ritual to link the [Transfer] with Tiro and pass it on."

They are preparing one after another before I even give instructions. It's a relief to work with Duke and Aura.

"Hey, Dad, Quina has a good idea. [Transfer] becomes more difficult with greater mass. If we send a very small monster, we can send it to you before you create the new one. If we send Gur, it will be a good experiment."

"Interesting, as expected of Lady Quina. I agree with your suggestion. I believe a [Transfer] experiment is necessary. With Gurulana's size, it's highly likely that Tiro and Abyss Howl, with Lorono's auxiliary devices, can send it."

Gur.

Having him here would be a great help.

...And if he fails the transfer, it won't be a problem.

Not that he can be lost, but because of his ability.

[Return from Death]. With that skill, he should be able to return to Avalon even if he's sent to an unknown place.

"Proceed with that plan. Creating a monster using [Migration] will take time. I want to conduct experiments and improve based on the results before then."

"Understood. I'll make the necessary arrangements."

"Abyss Howl can understand Tiro's words, so there's no need for translation."

"Arf arf!"

A cute dog bark was heard. So, Tiro was listening too.

He looks quite fierce, but his voice is adorable.

That's all for the business.

A little small talk wouldn't hurt.

"Is everything okay there? So much happened at the [Night Banquet]. My absence must be known. Is Avalon being targeted?"

"We were attacked, but we repelled them. We created a fake you and used a mechanism mimicking the dungeon's functions to show that you are still alive. Of course, we shattered the intruders' crystals. The former Demon King, who lost his power, is still alive. Please see him when you return. He dared to challenge you. ...Death would be too lenient."

Avalon has been attacked twice.

Despite the significant limitations on the dungeon's functions with the Demon King absent, they have done well.

Not only creating a fake, but also simulating functions that can't be used without the Demon King is a good deterrent to other Demon Kings.

I'm glad Duke stayed.

"I see, I'll return soon. Hold out until then."

"Yes, I will not let your return be taken away. I look forward to your return."

"Dad, come back soon."

"Master, I'm a bit lonely too."

"Let's have a party when you return. I'll prepare a lot of your favorite dishes."

The voices of my beloved monsters.

My anxiety was relieved, and the tension was released, causing tears to flow.

I really want to return.

To Avalon, where they are.

"Yes, wait for me. My magic power is reaching its limit. I'll cut the communication. See you tomorrow at this time."

The communication was cut.

There's no particular need to contact them tomorrow.

But I want to hear their voices.

I didn't realize I had such a weakness.

I took a deep breath, closed my eyes, and thought about them.

Just then,

A dwarf smith rushed into the [Crystal] room, out of breath and looking serious.

"It's an emergency, Lord Procel. We have a visitor."

"Who is it?"

"He calls himself the Demon King of [Desire], Erygor. He is currently walking around the town above with his monsters."

So, he found this dungeon so quickly.

The fact that he hasn't attacked yet suggests he didn't come to shatter the crystal immediately.

...But it's still a troublesome matter.

There aren't many reasons for a Demon King to visit another Demon King.

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