第４５掘：人身事故？ (Part1)
**Chapter 45: A Traffic Accident?**
**Traffic Accident?**
**Side: Yuki (Real Name: Kazuya Torino)**
"I'm off!"
I waved to everyone gathered at the dungeon entrance.
"Take care, Brother. Use this opportunity to see the continent for yourself. I’m sure you’ll find it useful in many ways."
"Leave the dungeon work to us. I’ll do my best not to rely on you too much, Yuki-san."
"If you find any delicious sake, please bring some back."
"Please be careful. Even if that body is a fake, I still worry."
"Just do as I said, and the adventurers will be fine!!"
"…Take care. Stay safe."
"Big Brother, I… I wanted to come with you~~!!"
"Brother, please bring back some samples from weapon or armor shops for the forge!!"
"…Leave your physical needs to me. I can take care of the 'downstairs' business properly. …It won't be a problem if you want to feel good."
*Uh oh.* Labyris is going to devour my real body.
"Labyris. I'll make it up to you when I get back, so just hold on until then."
I took Labyris’s hand and projected an image into her mind: a wedding ceremony, with her wearing a beautiful wedding dress. I then blurred the edges of the image to hint at our wedding night.
"…!? Leave it to me. I’ll be ready."
Good, persuasion successful.
By the way, my real body is currently sleeping in a futon. Since its metabolism is functioning normally, when it needs to eat or use the restroom, it operates on "auto-mode"—or rather, it acts according to the original personality of the doppelganger. Though, perhaps because it’s been possessed by me for so long, its personality has become quite similar to mine. It feels like having a half-brother.
"Elju-sama, the documents regarding the treatment facility are all prepared. I apologize for not being able to assist until the end. But if I can return to Litea, I am certain…"
"Yes, please take care as well, Rurua-sama. I will be fine. I believe we will meet again."
"I pray that Rurua-sama’s wishes are fulfilled."
Rurua was also exchanging farewells with Elju and the others.
"Ah, Uncle Mauve and the others, don't push yourselves too hard!! You promised to play with me and Firia-chan, so you have to come back safely. …See you later!!"
Aslin called out to the forgotten Mauve and his party. They looked surprised for a moment, but immediately broke into smiles.
"Oh, we’ll keep our promise!! We’ll bring back plenty of souvenirs!!"
"…So, we have a place to return to, huh."
"We must certainly fulfill that promise."
They replied to Aslin in turn.
However, this has dragged on a bit. Should I say one final closing line?
"Alright, let's say it one more time. Ready…!"
"We're off!!"
"Take care!!!"
And so, the Hero set off on his journey.
Well, I’m a Dungeon Master, actually.
And to be precise, I’m a doppelganger.
But the first time setting off on a journey, it only brings to mind the image of a Hero.
*Man, I’m getting excited!!*
I could feel my tension rising. Even if I’m a fake, this is my first time outside! Outside in another world!
Well, within thirty minutes, I was already bored of the unchanging scenery.
Still, this continent is quite different from Japan. I mean, you don't see plains stretching as far as the eye can see in Japan. There are forests nearby, but the mountains look like faint, blue smudges in the far distance.
"For now, we need to head to a nearby village or town and secure some horses, or this will take a month," Mauve said, looking at me as I calmed down.
"Ah, don't worry about that. I'll pull a vehicle out of my Item Box."
"Wait, you can't put living things in an Item Box, right?"
"Don't worry, it's not a living thing."
I was tired of walking, so this was perfect. I felt like imitating a certain blue, cat-shaped world-conquering weapon. I pulled out the object I had in mind.
"Ta-da! Surpassing the Humvee. The strongest commercially available vehicle in history, capable of surviving C4 explosives. The Marauder!!"
I saw it on the internet recently. It costs about 40 million yen.
Naturally, it has bulletproof glass and thick armor. It comes with two spare tires, plus specialized tires for anti-ballistic protection. It can crush an average passenger car! It handles off-road terrain with ease—the perfect item for this unexplored continent!
*But isn't it expensive?*
No, no, it’s only 30,000 DP right now.
Oh, by the way, I spent about 50,000 DP on leveling up my doppelganger. You’re probably thinking, *Wait, didn't you have a little over 500,000 DP?*
Well, in this world, false reporting is a necessary skill.
Besides, I spent it before everyone arrived, so I'm in the clear!!
"Alright, let's hop in, let's hop in," I said, trying to sound a bit rustic.
"……Is this… a vehicle?"
The reaction was exactly as expected.
"That's right. Hey Mauve, try slashing the glass with your sword with everything you've got."
"Huh? It'll break, won't it?"
"Just do it. You'll understand how convenient this vehicle is once you do. Raiya, Curse, try using your spears and magic too."
"Me too?"
"Magic might be a bit much, don't you think?"
"No, no. If it breaks from your attacks, there's no point in riding it. So give it everything you've got. Rurua, want to join in?"
"No, I shall refrain."
And so, the bonus stage from *Street Fight*r II began. Well, since it’s an unbreakable vehicle, I wouldn't be getting any bonus points.
…Ten minutes later…
"W-what is this glass!? It won't break… I can't even leave a single scratch."
"What are these strange wheels… my thrust won't pierce them… what are they made of?"
"……It even withstood an Explosion spell… This is impossible."
All three of them were out of breath.
*Hmm.* I’ve reinforced it with various magics, but the fact that they couldn't even peel the paint off… magic is scary. And the Marauder is amazing.
"Alright, it seems the durability is fine. Everyone, get in!"
I climbed into the driver's seat.
…Wait? Come to think of it, am I the only one who can drive?
*Darn it, I can't relax in the passenger seat now!?*
"…Hey, move to the back. That's where the seating is, right?"
"…No, three doors open."
It’s hard to communicate when the concept of a "car" doesn't exist. I opened the side and rear doors to explain.
"Just throw your luggage in the back. Put it somewhere that won't get in the way of sitting."