第５９掘：冒険者区始動 (Part1)
**Dungeon Excavation 59: The Adventurer District Begins**
**The Adventurer District Begins**
**Side: Milly**
Yesterday, I spent the day with the family I had been reunited with. This wasn't a miracle; it was thanks to Yuki-san, who decided to use this dungeon for the sake of the people. Without him, my family and I would have spent our entire lives as slaves, never seeing each other's faces again.
He saved me, and he saved my family. Yet, in his kindness, he asks for nothing in return. No, he claims he has already received his reward, but from my perspective, it is nowhere near enough. You have shared so much warmth with everyone—you deserve to be happy yourself.
You are always looking so lonely in the moments when you think no one is watching. I never understood the cause until I spent time with my family yesterday. Deep down in his heart, Yuki-san is yearning for a family of his own. Perhaps he realizes this himself, and to keep from using us as mere substitutes, he keeps his heart locked away behind iron chains.
"Good morning, Milly. What do you want to do? You can stay with your family today if you'd like," Yuki-san asked me when we met at the training grounds this morning.
You are truly so kind. Yesterday, you pushed me to go, telling me it was more important than work. And today, you show that same warmth by worrying about me. That is why I have made my decision. I will not be a substitute; I will become Yuki-san’s true family. Whether he is immortal or a legendary Dungeon Master, it doesn't matter. I, and everyone around us, will make you happy. You have done enough to deserve that much.
I will never let you feel lonely again. Just as you gave to me, I will love you with all my heart. I will love you, and I will bear your children.
"I see. I'll be counting on you from now on, Milly."
"Yes."
Ah... Elju-sama, Rurua-sama, I still hate you both. However, if it weren't for you, I never would have met Yuki-san. I feel sorry for my younger brother who passed away, but I would have hated being separated from Yuki-san even more. So, watch me. Watch how amazing the person I chose is, and watch how happy I become. I will live in a way that would make Daburik smile if he could see it.
"Alright, now that Milly has joined us, let’s go over today’s schedule. Today, we begin training the 300 new immigrants. Most of the Fairies have already headed to their respective workplaces, so that’s not an issue. Narjia and the Elder are managing the Fairies, and they’ll contact us if anything comes up."
"Yes, leave it to me," Narjia-san nodded.
"We will hold lectures for the 300 newcomers and have them undergo training to get used to this place, just as we did with the Fairies. But with this many people, things won't go as smoothly as before. Don't rush; take it slow. Today, in particular, we are issuing identification cards. If there are any mistakes or omissions, it will cause trouble for them. Prioritize accuracy over speed."
Everyone nodded. Naturally, without an ID, one cannot use most of the facilities. Furthermore, they could be dealt with as illegal trespassers.
"And Milly, you’ll be working separately today."
"Eh?"
"Didn't you meet with the members of the Adventurer Guild yesterday?"
"Yes, they were my former colleagues. Were they not among the immigrants?"
"No, they are immigrants, alright. But their jobs are already decided. Well, if it doesn't work out, they can take other jobs, but they came here hoping to work as guild staff. Their IDs are already issued, so as the representative of the Adventurer District, I want you to lead them and proceed with the development of the district. Leave it to the professionals; you’ll manage them better than we could if we tried to interfere. You will have to prepare the report documents, though."
"...Yes."
*Tch*, to think I won't be by Yuki-san's side... I resent my previous profession right now.
With that, I headed toward the Adventurer District with my former colleagues.
"Man, I'm glad you're safe, Milly."
"Indeed. I'm glad you're safe too, Kina."
"But still, it feels weird having Milly as our boss."
"Hey, I’ll say this now: Milly is in a higher position than me, so show some proper respect."
"Eh!? Seriously!?"
"Yes, it's true. But you heard the purpose of this place, didn't you? We are going to build this together with everyone's help. What matters is your input. I have no intention of acting arrogant or making everyone feel intimidated. I would be happy if the Guild Master could do the same."
"Still, I heard the general goal, but to entrust the entire district to us? Is that really okay?" The Guild Master looked at me with concern.
"Master, what are you dissatisfied about? You were always complaining about how the field has its own way of doing things, weren't you? And you were always clashing with the Lord during meetings."
"That may be true. But those clashes were based on mutual arguments. To entrust the management of a district to people like us, whom he barely knows... Usually, you'd be paying land fees to the guild, we'd be covering operating costs, and we wouldn't have the right to alter the city. And this city is abnormal. Kina, you understand, don't you? The baths, the luxury goods... anyone who looks—no, even an ordinary person can tell—this place is a mountain of treasure."
"That may be, but what is the problem? It's convenient and makes us happy, doesn't it?"
"It's not just that. Entrusting a district to others so easily—we don't have such intentions, but others could kill Milly or the other representatives, take them hostage, and force them to generate wealth freely."
"That is..." The Guild Master pointed out the very issues Yuki-san had mentioned. I had already prepared countermeasures for that, though.
"Guild Master. Regarding that, we have arrived at the building intended for the Adventurer Guild. Let's have a sparring session at the training grounds, as we haven't in a while. I think you will understand after that."
"Hah!? That... that's absurd... that 'Designated Protection' or whatever it's called? Our attacks don't land, but yours do?"
"Well, I have my own original level, so if you were to run away, I wouldn't be able to defeat you, Guild Master."
From there, I explained the details beyond the Designated Protection: the monitoring of dungeon information, the restriction of weapon possession and usage, and the checkpoints at various locations.
"I see. So, in practice, it's impossible to do anything to the representatives."
Though, as Yuki-san said, there are loopholes like kidnapping.
"Now, everyone, please take your seats. I will explain the Adventurer District. As I said, this is a city we build together. I will listen to everyone's opinions—or rather, I want to work hard alongside all of you. So, please, do not hesitate to speak up."
I handed out copies of the Adventurer District map and began my explanation, detailing why the inns, shops, management, and treatment areas were intentionally separated.
"I see. I wondered why the buildings were spaced out so unnaturally, but it's for future development and security zoning."
"Yes. During the day, people will gather in the 'Management District' where our guild is, and the 'Commercial District' for food, adventurer necessities, and weapons. At night, people will gather in the 'Inn District' and the taverns in the 'Commercial District'."
"And security is handled by tamed monsters? That's wonderful. It's great that there are no labor costs."
"That will change to human labor eventually. Monsters are primarily for the defense of this dungeon—in other words, the military."
"I suppose that's true. So, this will also be used for labor and employment, then."