"Ugh ...... my head hurts ......"

April 23. With Goose's head still aching from his hangover, the car headed for Mount Funisys.

The shaking of the car also seemed to be affecting his head, so Elsa cast a healing spell on Goose.

"<>"

It was an elementary treatment, but Goose seemed to be much better afterwards, and he was very grateful to Elsa.

"Erza-dono!　Thanks to you!"

Saki watches from the side.

Hannah is absorbed in looking out the window.

We have been going on like this for about five hours.

"So that's Mount Funisys. ......"

In the late afternoon, the majesty of Mount Funisys came closer to us.

"That's an amazing mountain. ......"

It must be about 5,000 meters high. Halfway up, it was covered with a blanket of white snow.

"Well, are there any clues?"

From the looks of it, there seems to be nothing man-made around it.

"It's over a thousand years old. ......"

Goose also seemed somewhat disheartened.

Certainly, the observations of the <> indicate that there are no man-made structures in this area.

"So, it might be underground.

Knowing that many archaeological sites are built underground, Jin thought that this was a strong possibility.

"The base of the 600012 was also underground in the mountains."

Jin first asked Reiko to use the Magi Detector to check for reactions.

"Yes, Father."

The Magi Detector built into Reiko works on the same principle as the Magi Radar, but while it can tell the direction, it is not accurate enough to determine the distance.

To compensate for this shortcoming, Reiko moved around and searched her surroundings.

Fifteen minutes passed, and Reiko returned.

"Father, there is something in that direction.

Reiko pointed in that direction, at the foot of Mount Funisys.

"I measured it at three points, and I think it's about five meters below the ground.

"Well, what's down there?"

Goose asked in high spirits, but Reiko simply brushed him off.

I can't tell from here. It's just something that emits magic.

"Hmmm... ......"

Jin thought about what he should do.

"We should get a little closer and set up a tent for our base.

He decides to take precautions, not knowing what to expect.

He parks the car about 200 meters away from where Reiko says , sets up the tent, and has Edgar and Aal ready to put up a barrier at any time.

Hannah, Saki and Erza stay in the tent. Jin and Reiko go to investigate. Goose, who has no way to protect himself, is on standby.

"I'd like you to wait in the tent, too, father.

Reiko says, concerned about Jin, but he shakes his head.

"Why don't you go yourself if you think you can find something? I'm wearing my guard ring and bracelet.

......<> can create a barrier not only for the wearer, but also for any signal from the old man.

"Even the old man says he doesn't want your father to do anything dangerous."

"I know that. ......"

As for Jin, he is grateful for their concern for him. However, it is also true that I often think they are a little too overprotective.

It is understandable that Jin would like to be the first one to discover the disease once in a while.

Especially if it is an opportunity like this where the risk is relatively low.

"Here it is."

Reiko pointed at her feet.

"Hmmm... the ground looks the same as usual..."

There doesn't seem to be a way in or out. So Jin decides to search with his magic.

"<>......?

"Father, did you find it?"

"......, it seems. There is a hollow in the basement."

Reiko's search was so accurate, though she did not expect to find it so soon.

"<><><>......"

Jin decided to dig the hole little by little.

"Oh ......?"

As Reiko had said, after removing about 5 meters of earth, what looked like a stone ceiling came into view.

"Almost there. "

After about 10 minutes, the soil was removed, exposing the entire ceiling.

"Was it originally an underground facility?"

There was a doorway attached to what appeared to be the ceiling or roof. It seemed that dirt had piled up on top of the ceiling.

"Father, I will go alone from here on.

Reiko checked first because she didn't know what was there.

"...... understand."

Reiko would not budge on this, so Jin decided to leave it to her.

Then, father, please go back to the tent. You can use the guard ring there ......."

"Okay, okay. I'll be waiting for you with a barrier.

You will do that, won't you?　I'll be waiting for you.

Reiko confirmed that Jin had arrived at the tent, put her hand on what looked like the handle of the doorway, and lifted it up.

It was a little stiff, but with Reiko's strength, it opened without any problem. From there, Reiko went inside.

She entered the room.

About 15 minutes passed.

None of the members of Jin's group spoke, curious as to what was going on.

"...... are you late, Reiko?"

Jin couldn't stand it any longer and blurted out.

"Brother Jin, there."

Erza pointed in the direction of Reiko, who was waving her hand. Everyone saw that and ran for it.

After closing the distance of 200 meters in no time, they stopped to listen to Reiko's explanation.

"Father, it is completely empty and there is no danger inside.

Reiko's expression seemed to darken slightly as she said this.

"Please go to ...... and see for yourself if you can."

"Yeah?　I see.

Jin was surprised by Reiko's unexpected words, but his curiosity got the better of him and he headed for the open entrance.

There was a staircase, dimly lit.

When Jin stepped onto the stairs, Reiko immediately followed him.

After them were Elsa, Edgar, Hannah, Saki, and Aaru. The leader of the group was Goose.

"Everyone, please be quiet.

Reiko reminded everyone.

We arrived at a room about eight tatami mats in size.

The walls and ceiling were made of stone. It was dimly lit by a single magic lamp.

The rest of the room was empty.

"Father, look at that..."

Reiko whispered to Jin. It was the front wall.

She pointed to a spot where the words had almost disappeared.

Indeed, the word "Adriana" could be read.