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Sōzoku Shita Sofu no Ie no Urayama ni Danjon ga Dekimashita - Chapter 52

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The Branch Chief Handles the Aftermath

With the exploration safely concluded, I began handling the remaining administrative work.

The left-side wall continued to be the focus of the research team’s investigation.

If that cactus-like plant turns out to be a useful material, the Explorer’s Association might consider issuing collection requests for rookie explorers.

Newcomers spend a lot of money equipping themselves and getting started.

Even a small job like that could be a helpful boost.

As for the right-side wall, we’ll need to continue monitoring its mana levels for at least six months.

If it’s confirmed to be safe, the area could be repurposed as a training site for explorers.

There are still inactive traps in the area—especially on the right-side wall.

Even though the thief identified them, it took time to pinpoint their exact locations. That’s how complex they were.

It would be a valuable learning experience for trainees.

We might even set up a dummy magic stone beyond the large door at the back—where the Lich had been.

Having such a dangerous monster appear in such a shallow floor layer is highly unusual.

It would serve as a great reminder to trainees: never let your guard down in a dungeon.

The magical staff recovered from the treasure chest was identified as an A-rank item.

It was a fire-type staff, said to specialize in the most powerful kind of offensive magic: fire spells.

Although it couldn’t be used for any other magic type, it dramatically amplified the power of fire-based attacks.

Normally, when a good item is discovered, the party keeps and uses it—since it directly strengthens their abilities.

They’d then sell off their older, lower-tier gear.

After discussing it with Takaya and Misuzu, we decided to auction the staff instead, where it would likely fetch a high price.

Of the two Lich magic stones, one would also be auctioned.

The research institute expressed strong interest in the unusually large, red-colored magic stone.

They requested to buy it at the same price it would have sold for at auction.

After receiving Takaya and Misuzu’s consent, we agreed to sell it directly to the lab.

The sales commission from the auction would count as income for the branch.

I thanked Takaya and Misuzu for their cooperation.

Translator’s Note (Cultural Context)

  • Branch Chief (支店長): This title implies a structured, quasi-corporate organization within the Explorer’s Association, which mirrors how companies or public institutions are run in Japan. Even in fantasy settings, roles like "branch chief" or "guildmaster" often emphasize administrative competence alongside combat or exploration experience.

  • New Explorer Support: Japan places a strong cultural emphasis on supporting newcomers or juniors (後輩 kōhai), particularly through structured systems like senpai–kōhai relationships. The idea of giving new explorers beginner-friendly tasks, like gathering dungeon materials, aligns with this ethic of gentle initiation.

  • Dummy Setup for Training: Using dungeons as controlled training grounds—complete with fake magic stones or traps—is a trope common in Japanese RPGs and anime. It highlights the methodical, often bureaucratic approach to even fantastical danger.

  • Auctions & Commissions: The decision to auction valuable items rather than keep them shows the characters’ maturity and team-oriented thinking. The branch’s cut of the auction fees further reflects Japan’s detail-oriented economic systems, even in fictional guilds or organizations.

  • Consent for Selling Loot: That the branch chief explicitly seeks Takaya and Misuzu’s approval before selling the loot reflects the emphasis on group harmony (和 wa) and respect for individual ownership within teams—a core value in Japanese interpersonal relationships.

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