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Sōzoku Shita Sofu no Ie no Urayama ni Danjon ga Dekimashita - Chapter 51

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 The Investigation of the Right Wall Concludes

The investigation of the right-side wall was completed.

The magical staff we recovered had a beautiful, high-quality design, topped with a large red magic stone.

Even I—without an appraisal skill—could tell it was a superior-grade staff.

However, both Takaya and Misuzu said they didn’t need it.

That made sense, considering neither of them were magic users.

So I ended up taking custody of both the magic staff and the Lich’s magic stone.

Under my direction, the team began exploring the room.

The staff worked with a tense, cautious energy as they carried out their investigation.

Amid this serious atmosphere, there were two people lazily passing the time petting a fluffy white puppy.

Takaya and Misuzu.

At the moment, there wasn’t really any task I could assign to them.

“Is it okay if we go home now?” Takaya asked.

“No, not yet. Don’t just leave without permission!” I replied.

“We’re bored, so we’ll wait outside the tunnel.”

With that, Takaya and Misuzu began walking toward the tunnel exit.

Despite a thorough investigation, we found nothing unusual.

We used mana detectors to measure magical energy, but they didn’t pick up anything.

Just to be safe, we also asked our spellcasters, but they said they couldn’t feel any mana either.

Since the Carbuncle had destroyed the magic circle, the danger may have already passed.

Still, this is a dungeon. You can’t afford to let your guard down.

At the very least, we’ll need to measure mana levels here regularly for the next six months.

I informed the staff that today’s investigation was over and headed toward the tunnel exit.

Outside the tunnel, Takaya and Misuzu had laid out a leisure sheet and were sitting down, enjoying tea.

Takaya handed me a cookie and said, “Branch Chief, would you like one? Misuzu-san made these. They’re delicious!”

I took the offered cookie and tried it.

“Mmm. Not bad. I like the simple, homemade flavor.”

Just then, the male thief came over and asked, “What are you doing, Branch Chief?”

Maybe I had let my guard down a little, now that the mission was over.

It felt like I’d gotten swept up in Takaya’s pace.

The thief sighed and started climbing down the pathway.

This is a dungeon.

Anything can happen here.

I braced myself again.

“Takaya, Misuzu. Let’s go.”

When I said that, the two packed up their things and followed me.

Back at the branch office, I muttered to myself, “It’s finally over,” and let out a long, tired sigh.

Translator’s Note (Cultural Context)

  • Leisure Sheet (レジャーシート): This is a common item in Japan—essentially a foldable mat or picnic blanket. It’s often used in public parks, school events, or outings. Its appearance here humorously contrasts with the dungeon setting, underscoring the absurd normalcy Takaya and Misuzu carry into even life-threatening places.

  • Homemade Cookies: Homemade treats are often seen as a symbol of sincerity and care in Japanese media. Misuzu offering cookies adds a layer of warmth and domesticity, making her more endearing and also contrasting the tense dungeon atmosphere.

  • “Swept Up in Someone’s Pace” (ペースにのせられる): This phrase reflects a dynamic seen often in anime and manga. Some characters, often calm and eccentric, unintentionally manipulate the rhythm of those around them. Takaya exudes this quiet charisma or disruption, even affecting a seasoned adult like the Branch Chief.

  • Dungeon Safety & Long-Term Monitoring: In fantasy stories rooted in Japanese RPG logic, it’s not uncommon for post-battle procedures—like mana readings or long-term monitoring—to be taken very seriously. It highlights bureaucratic structures often seen in isekai or guild-based worlds, where adventurers have administrative obligations after battles.

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