Chapter 336: World’s End Dancehall

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Beyond the door, things looked like a ball of the dead. Surveying the scene, I could see a great number of noble skeletons populating what seemed to be a dance floor or maybe a noble’s party venue. Further into the hall, in the middle of it, stood a beauty with big breasts and green hair.

“My name is Dhooly. I am a close aide of His Majesty the Demon King and one of the 【Big Four】.”

Hoh, I see. In other words, she’s saying the remaining strata have those Big Four as bosses.

Mrs. Dhooly energetically pointed a finger at me.

“You have been talking all big until now, so show me what you are capable of!”

“Hello, my name is Indra.”

Once I greeted her cheerfully, Sword slapped his forehead for some reason.

“Mrs. Dhooly, you said you’re a close aide of the demon king. Would it be fine for me to ask you a few things?”

Mrs. Dhooly immediately furrowed her eyebrows.

“If you wish me to answer your question, then show me your skills first!”

That means…I’ve got no choice but to dance first, huh?

“I see. In that case, I request you to answer my questions as a reward for my dancing. ――Ryokus, start the music!”

“”Ayessir!””

Hehehe, I 『recorded』 it in advance! For the sake of dancing and singing without having to play the music myself! Well, it’s not just for times like these, though.

Anyway, let’s dance.

“World’s End Dancehall.”

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A rhythmical melody started to play. The Ryokus began to dance as support dancers, and as for further assistance, even Mini Mini Knight Armor Boy had started to dance for some reason.

…Just when did he pick that up? I’m full of questions I’d like to ask that armor boy. But, he cannot speak!

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At the beginning, Mrs. Dhooly watched me dance and sing with her mouth agape, and her bony noble attendants had also frozen on the spot.

But while watching my performance, Mrs. Dhooly apparently remembered her own choreography and started dancing with me! The skeletons also began to dance!

Once I finished my song with the final verse, I jumped in the air with everyone. But, how did the others know…?

At once, I was showered with loud ovations and cheering. No, I think that’s the wrong sort of description. I think loud rattling and clacking fits it better. In short, clapping by bones hitting each other! I mean, skeletons can’t talk after all!

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Mrs. Dhooly’s eyes sparkled, as she was very excited. And Sword was troubled.

Yep, I know this situation. Sword is definitely thinking that it’ll be hard to defeat them now. And it’s just as he says.

But, it cannot be helped! The other party asked for this! It’s not my fault!

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“I see, so your title as diva was not just for show. It was a song and a beautiful voice as I’ve never heard before!

It’s not a title, but simply what I call myself.

“I see. Thank you. Well then, please allow me to ask my questions now.”

I was held back by a hand.

“Wait. Before that, teach me that song and dance performance.”

……Sorry, but is it okay if I cut this boss down and move on?

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No way around it, I guess.

Reluctantly, I decided to teach her.

Well, I doubt she will be able to remember all of it so quickly. In the first place, what does she plan to do about the musical accompaniment?

While teaching her and thinking all this, Sword became buddies with a skeletal noble, taught him the twin-blade dance, and danced together with him.

The Ryokus also danced and sang, causing the skeletons around them to join in.

I kind of feel like this boss room won’t see any battle anymore.

――　Ding dong. Please wait for a moment since I’m currently in the middle of training ――

“…Alright! Now I’ll be able to demonstrate this to His Majesty! You have my gratitude!”

Mrs. Dhooly learned everything unexpectedly quickly. After finishing the training course, she pulled off a victory pose.

……Hmm?

Demonstrate it to the demon king?

I tilted my head in confusion. Seeing that, Mrs. Dhooly’s face became all gloomy.

“His Majesty has been very bored as of late. He has been managing this castle, but even after adding the function of being revived upon death, no demonkin have tried to clear the dungeon, and human braves haven’t visited the place for several hundred years. Because of that, he has been feeling lonely, although he doesn’t talk about it. That’s why we want to cheer him up as much as possible.”

What a praiseworthy mindset. But doesn’t this dungeon have that problem because it’s too brutal?

I shrugged my shoulders and began with my first question, “Well, all’s fine as long as I could be of help. ――Anyway, Mrs. Dhooly, what are you usually doing here?”

“Usually I patrol the castle and perform the official duties inside the castle for His Majesty. Yesterday I was ordered to stay in my position inside the dungeon for the first time in a long time since capable-looking explorers would be visiting the dungeon, so I’ve been waiting here. And then you people came along.”

…So she’s handling the official duties usually, huh? I suppose the higher floors will have civil officials as bosses as well, then.

“……Hmm, I see. Okay, want to fight then?” I asked just to make sure, but Mrs. Dhooly shook her head.

Figures.

“Since you showed me the best dance and song, it counts as your win. I’ll give you your reward now.”

Bam, bam, bam!

Big treasure chests spawned.

Sword asked, “Eh? When did we reach that stage?”, looking my way in surprise.

I turned around and energetically pointed at him, declaring, “…Sword! This dance competition has ended in our victory!”

“That’s the kind of boss room this is?” Sword muttered while appearing dumbstruck.

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Still in the same state, Sword left the room together with me. I soothed him by patting his back.

“Now, now, don’t be so disappointed. It sounds like the bosses appearing in the upper floors will also be civil officials who usually perform the official duties for managing this castle, you know? Maybe they’ll be strong. I mean, they’re called the Big Four after all!”

“……I don’t really mind either way. I dislike killin’ human-like monsters. Moreover, I don’t feel any desire to fight such innocent folks. …….I wanna fight against folks barin’ their bloodthirst. I’ll also be fine with the usage of all tricks n’ schemes imaginable, so that sort of enemies would be great.” Sword started to say some stuff that didn’t fit his usual character.

……Somehow it feels like Sword broke? Has he become stressed out because of the inability to fight?

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