There Are Too Many Bugs in the Academy

Episode 59

21. Gold Mine (1)

“Okay, did all the participants gather with this?”

I was lucky while looking at the 6 members.

This is the first monumental dungeon attack of the Flex club.

However, there were not as many participants as expected.

As it was a sudden planned expedition, more than half of the number of people did not meet the time.

The rest were also left out for personal reasons, so the final number was 7 people including me.

However, there was nothing to be sad about.

Isn’t it a club that started with such a direction from the beginning?

Unconditional freedom of action.

Even if I, as the manager, made a plan, all members are not obligated to participate.

It was a pity that Camilla and Geum Kang-moon weren’t there, but because there’s George, I think the balance isn’t bad.

‘Initially, the recommended number of people is 6 to 8 people, so it’s just right.’

True to the name of the mine, most of the terrain of the dungeon is connected by a narrow tunnel.

Also, in order to enter the mine where monsters appear, you must use a rail car.

So, taking more people will only make it more crowded.

I’d rather have 7 people.

To break the slightly awkward atmosphere, I continued speaking with a soft smile.

“Anyway, there are people who are seeing me for the first time here. Let me introduce myself first.”

I nod my head and say hello.

“My name is Sanwoo Baek, the president of the Flex Club. Please take care of me.”

“Wow-!!”

clap clap.

After a brief applause, I introduced one of the most important members of this expedition.

“And I’m Pale Barus-senpai, a sophomore in the Arin Faculty, who will lead today.”

“It’s not enough, but we’ll lead it safely.”

Fail politely responded to my introduction.

As a player, I have attacked gold mines countless times.

However, I can’t say that I, as a first-year student, attacked the dungeon that was just opened.

So, among the seniors who joined the club, a good person was selected as the leader.

“I’ve been attacking gold mines a couple of times. They were both Zone A, but it wasn’t too difficult.”

“The monsters that appear in the first place are also bug-type, right?”

Fail nodded at the added words of Ortana student who was standing next to him.

“Yes. It is very vulnerable to fire-attribute attacks and the durability is not very high. Rather, it will feel weaker than the Cave Wolf in the Hissperiif Dungeon.”

At those words, the expressions of the other people, who had been showing a bit of nervousness, were released.

As all of them cleared the Hisperief, he seemed to think that there was no problem with an enemy like Cavewolf.

“Well then, shall we go in?”

The weather is not bad, and the atmosphere is harmonious.

An expedition that is as light as the attack difficulty.

I had a feeling that the day would be as enjoyable as the gentle breeze blowing.

* * *

“…Eh, where the hell did James go?”

“Is something wrong?”

A rail car stop installed at the entrance of the mine.

The dungeon manager who worked there kept tickling his tongue.

“No, it doesn’t matter. It’s just tinkering somewhere.”

“Ahh.”

Well, as a dungeon manager, you can’t focus on working 24 hours a day.

He called his colleagues several times, then gave up and approached the rail car we were riding in.

“Just leave. Again, you should never jump or stand up from the railcar.”

I nodded to the dungeon manager who asked for safety rules again.

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

“Okay. Then let’s go!”

After confirming that all personnel were on the railcar, the janitor manipulates the magic crystal installed next to it.

Then the stopped rail car started moving forward slowly.

“Ugh!”

Some members of the crew let out screams mixed with fear at the vibration of the car body.

You shouldn’t be afraid with this.

As I am well acquainted with the geography of the future, it was only a little funny to see that.

The Gold Mine has another nickname given by players.

aka ‘G-Express’.

This is because cutscenes resembling a roller coaster appear every time you enter a dungeon on a railcar.

‘I just didn’t know it when I saw it, but when I get on it, I get a little nervous.’

Even when I go to an amusement park, I only deal with all kinds of scary rides.

It will lift your heart for a bit at that exhilarating feeling you will feel after a long time.

“I’m glad it’s zone A though.”

Rumble, Rumble, Rumble.

Fail, who gave herself to the vibrations, looked at me and said.

“That’s right. I thought there would be other clubs in Area B just in time.”

It seems that he was worried about being placed in Area B, which he had never experienced.

Even if the monsters appearing are similar, there is a clear difference between what you have experienced and what you have not experienced.

“But no matter how many times I ride this rail car, I can’t get used to it…”

“Yeah? I’m having fun.”

“Is this fun?”

Fail replied with disgust at my words.

“I’m just afraid that I’m going to stray from the track, and there’s no lid on that subject, so the sense of speed is incredible.”

“That’s fun.”

“He’s a really cool guy.”

He shook his head.

“I’m the worst. So I thought a lot about whether to participate or not.”

“Well, it’s a difference in taste. Oh. I’ll come out soon.”

“Yes? What…?”

“What is it? It’s downhill.”

Fail was making a serious expression, but it didn’t take long for that expression to be distorted with fear.

Rumble!

In an instant, my body shook, and a course that fell straight down appeared in front of my eyes.

It is a height that makes you dizzy just by looking at it.

I just raised my hand and screamed.

“I’m going, I’m going, I’m going!”

“Uh huh, uh uh uh ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah-!!!”

Just before the railcar fell, Fail’s face was captured.

It was truly shocking and terrifying.

* * *

Immediately after the frenzy was over, some members, including myself, were unable to control the gods in a tremendous afterglow.

The rest lay on their seats, grabbing their shaky legs.

George Madeleine was one of them.

‘This is a great opportunity to make fun of you.’

As I approached to tease the usually squeamish guy, George’s face was blushing.

“Kuk, hey. You must have been very scared?”

“Oh no, that’s…”

“You don’t know what. My face is about to explode.”

The continuation team answered the question, averting his eyes, as if George had no choice but to answer.

“You weren’t afraid of any rail cars? But-“

“But what?”

“Hey, something kept touching his arm…”

I turned my gaze in the direction he was looking. Then there was also a female member who sat down on the floor.

Was it the Ain of the Ortana Faculty?

Even though he was wearing a school uniform, certain parts stand out.

There were clear tears in her eyes, probably because she was afraid of the rail car.

When I saw that, I immediately noticed why George was reacting like this.

“This f*cking foot.”

“Aww! Aww! Why, why did you hit me! I didn’t do it on purpose!”

“Every day I make fun of Camila, but are you happy that you’re in that situation? Huh? Is it good!”

“Oh, I got a bone! It hurts! Damn it, that’s good. What! What!”

Is this kid talking to you now?

“Okay? If you like it, just confess it, you bastard!”

Shhh. Shush. puck puck.

As he was about to pat George hard, Fail, who had already regained his energy, clapped his hands to attract attention.

“Hey, everyone! Let’s go now!”

As someone who has experienced it twice, the shock seems to be relatively low.

… … Wasn’t it less shocking?

Anyway.

As always, we slowly descended into the deep tunnel in a pre-arranged formation.

Arthur’s undergraduates, me and George, are vanguard.

As the formation of the ranks was difficult, the rear row properly mixed Ortana and Arin Faculty.

After walking a little, a plaza that was slightly open compared to the narrow tunnel appeared.

After crossing this square, a full-fledged battle takes place.

Captain Fail carefully pointed the arrow at the bowstring and said.

Because it was an underground communal space, his voice was hoarse even as he spoke.

“The monsters will come out soon. Get ready.”

As if to prove that, as soon as they left the square, foreign sounds began to be heard clearly.

“Kissik. Kisik. Kisik. Crash, crumble. Crackle-“

A noise like crawling on a wall.

the cry of something.

The sound of squeaking insects.

They were all traces of monsters that appeared in the gold mine.

“It looks like there are Stonebergs and Silverback Spiders up front. Roach Cricket is a bit further away.”

As a student of Arin Faculty, Fail’s spatial perception ability and situational understanding ability were outstanding.

He was also a person with the title of Ranger, so he calmly came out and gave George an order.

“The two of you, please lower your body as much as possible and enter quietly. Most of the monsters here have very deteriorated eyesight.”

It was as he said.

Stoneberg and Spider-type monsters mostly have extremely narrow vision.

Instead, my hearing was very developed.

If you move without making a sound, you can avoid the battle as much as possible.

After exchanging glances with George, I proceeded cautiously.

Don’t forget to bow down.

In particular, when the Silverback Spider detects a target, the main pattern is to quietly approach it and snatch it from the air.

In other words, if you lower yourself, at least you won’t be attacked.

‘It’s not a bad decision.’

It’s a pretty reasonable idea, as all the monsters in the mines will come out if you fight unnecessarily.

That’s when I quietly moved forward.

Eight red eyes flashed in the darkness.

Even if there was only a momentary eye contact, the fear was enough to make my throat tingle.

‘… … !!’

I quickly pulled George’s collar, which had come forward a little, pulled out his sword, and cut through the air without hesitation.

iron duck.

“Wow, what are you doing!”

George spoke out of balance, but his voice was drowned in a piercing scream.

“Keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!”

A thick, hot liquid splashed on his face. Unpleasant feeling.

I shouted as I stared at the guy who had a fatal wound on his stomach and stepped back.

“Everyone is ready for battle!!”

“Well, what is it, San-woo Baek? I definitely told you to go quietly!? Uh, uh…?”

Fail raised his voice as if he was greatly embarrassed by the sudden action.

However, he could not continue to speak after seeing the monster growling in the dark.

“I’m not a Silverback Spider.”

At my words, the members raised their magic torches.

The flame, which had been extinguished for a while, rose again, and the dark tunnel was filled with bright light.

And at the same time, the shape of the monster that had just rushed into it was also fully revealed.

“Wait… this can’t be happening!”

Fail’s eyes trembled after confirming him with certainty.

There was no Stoneberg, no Silverback Spider, no roach cricket waiting for us in front.

Dark black hair is covered all over the body. In contrast, a particularly striking yellow face.

Unlike the silverback spider, which normally spits threads, it has a stinger at its tail.

A mid-to-high-level monster that does not appear in the original Golden Mine.

Yellow Face Tarantula.

The cry of other monsters I had heard a while ago was imitating the sound after this guy had already eaten it.

I also wondered why monsters that only appeared in dungeons that were opened after I became a sophomore appeared in the gold mine.

“Do I have to run away!?”

The voice of someone terrified is heard.

However, even in a wide place, in such a narrow place, I could never run away from him.

If you run away in fear of the leverage, the ranks will collapse and you will be annihilated without having to respond.

After all, there is only one conclusion.

“No, I’ll catch you here now.”