Dungeon And Slave: The Lustful and Violent Slave Harem of the Guard and Students Chosen as Testers for the Succubus Dungeon

Chapter 34: Special Reward 3

Tester Life Day 13, Test Dungeon First Floor, My Room, Yagumo Sanada

“Phew, finally back.”

After returning from the 6th floor via the transfer circle to the 1st floor, I passed through the empty transfer room—probably because it’s late—and exited the dungeon.

At the Great Plaza’s entrance, I saw Oida collecting magic stones, with students reluctantly handing them over. I brushed past quickly.

Oida shot me a look like he wanted to ask something, probably about the 2nd floor guardian room’s location. I ignored him.

He should just ditch the shut-ins and explore. Staying out late for that? What a hassle.

Back in My Room, I turn on the desk light, take off my gear, sit on the bed, and catch my breath.

Man, I’m beat.

It’s already 8 p.m.

This morning, I cleared two Monster Houses, then went straight into the 4th floor guardian fight.

Then, trapped on the 5th floor, I drank my only Grade 4 mana recovery potion, waited to recover, and tackled the Domain Guardian.

What a whirlwind.

Physically, I’m fine, but mentally, I’m drained.

But the fun’s about to start.

Suppressing a grin, I shed my guard uniform, shower, and chug the rest of a sports drink while grabbing my backpack and Magic Pouch to head to the desk.

“Now, let’s see how much I got from the rewards.”

The Magic Pouch and Grade 1 Slave Exchange Ticket are plenty, but that’s separate from this.

The 4th floor guardian reward and the first Domain Guardian reward.

The Domain Guardian reward might only be the pearl small box, but based on past patterns, I should get some DP too. At the very least, there’ll be a 5th floor guardian reward.

With anticipation, I touch the magic crystal, and the main screen appears.

[Shop]

[Magic Stone/Item Buyback]

[Appraisal]

Checking the bell icon in the top right, I see a ‘5’ next to it.

“Yes! There’s DP rewards too!”

Thrilled by the five notifications, I’m certain there’s a Domain Guardian reward and tap the bell icon.

〈As a first-time 4th floor guardian defeat reward, 50,000 DP (1/1) will be granted. Accept? (Yes/No)〉

〈As a first-time 5th floor Domain Guardian defeat reward, 200,000 DP (1/1) will be granted. Accept? (Yes/No)〉

〈As a special reward for being the first tester to defeat a Domain Guardian, 200,000 DP (1/1) will be granted. Accept? (Yes/No)〉

〈As a special reward for the first group to defeat the 5th floor Domain Guardian, a Grade 1 Slave Exchange Ticket has been distributed via the pearl small box.〉

〈As a special reward for the first group to defeat the 5th floor Domain Guardian, a Magic Pouch (1/3 groups) has been distributed via the pearl small box.〉

“Whoa, this is huge!”

The 4th floor guardian reward is as expected, but 200,000 DP for the Domain Guardian? And another 200,000 DP for being the first tester to defeat it?

“So the pearl small box was indeed a special reward. Hm? What’s this ‘1/3 groups’ next to the Magic Pouch?”

Oh, it says first group special reward, so the Magic Pouch is for the first three groups.

But the Grade 1 Slave Exchange Ticket also says first group special reward, with no mention of how many groups get it.

There are only 15 Grade 1 Slaves, so it can’t be for everyone. It’s likely just for the first group.

That means the second group and beyond might get Grade 2 or 3 Slave Exchange Tickets.

The first to defeat it gets a more lavish reward, huh?

That’s the early bird advantage for those who take risks and push forward.

Wooden chests were mostly junk, though.

Well, leather boots, pants, vests, gauntlets, shin guards, clubs, and shields are piling up and taking up space.

I want to get rid of them soon… but it’ll take a bit longer.

“Still, the 5th floor boss being called a Domain Guardian, huh?”

I just threw that name out there. Maybe it’s translated into Japanese for my convenience?

“Whatever. But 450,000 DP just from defeat rewards? Let’s cash out the stones too.”

To lock in my earnings, I convert today’s haul.

173 F+ rank magic stones for 15,570 DP.

Five E-rank magic stones from Kobold Leaders, Soldiers, and Goblins for 1,000 DP.

And the Kobold King’s E+ rank stone for 600 DP.

Total: 17,170 DP.

I focused on Monster Houses today, so fewer stones than usual.

Plus, copper coins from chests totaled 1,300 DP, making 18,470 DP.

Today’s total earnings: 468,470 DP. Adding my previous balance of 270,000 DP, I’m over 730,000 DP.

“Haha, I made 4.6 million yen in one day.”

That’s the perk of going solo. In a six-person party, it’d be about 75,000 DP each.

“Might as well upgrade my gear.”

I’m happy with my machete, but the iron small shield’s surface is all dented.

“I think a black iron small shield was… 30,000 DP? I’ll buy it.”

I’ve gotten used to fighting with a small shield. If the one I’m using breaks mid-battle, I could get hurt.

There’s no guarantee the next chest will have one, so though it’s pricey, I should buy it now.

“Might as well grab another Grade 4 mana recovery potion.”

It proved super useful. And there might be more situations like today, with no transfer circle, trapping me. Next time, it could be a trap.

I buy a black iron small shield for 30,000 DP and a Grade 4 mana recovery potion for 10,000 DP.

The stone floor’s magic circle glows, and a Grade 4 mana recovery potion appears on it, with a diamond-shaped black small shield at my feet.

“Nice. It’s heavy, but the Strength Bracelet lets me swing it no problem. And it looks cooler.”

I equip the black iron small shield on my left arm and swing it. Thanks to the Strength Bracelet, I don’t feel the weight. It’s not exactly shield-like usage, but I’ve been bashing with it lately, so whatever.

By the way, I checked the gray leather armor I got today—it’s called Gray Wolf Leather Armor, sold for 30,000 DP. I don’t know how strong a Gray Wolf is, but at that price, it’s gotta be good.

“Oh, and that round stone.”

I remember the red magic stone with a Kobold inside, picked up from the second Monster House. I take it from my backpack pocket and place it on the stone floor.

I tap [Appraisal], then [Item Appraisal] from the [Item Appraisal] and [Mana Measurement] options. The result appears.

Name: Magic Seal Crystal

A special stone with a sealed monster. Drops at an extremely low rate.

Sealed Monster: Kobold

Usage: Infuse mana to release the sealed monster. The monster is bound by a servitude spell, absolutely obedient to the one who releases it. If near death, the monster is forcibly returned to the crystal, but instant death causes it to vanish.

“Pokémon, huh?”

Reading the description, I think of characters summoned by throwing capsules.

“Absolute obedience, though… this could be useful.”

I’m solo. If Goblin numbers grow and they start using ranged weapons, I might not handle them all.

A meat shield to take on a few would make fights easier.

“Maybe I’ll give it that iron shield and make it a front-liner.”

I’ve got that unused shield. A one-meter shield would cover most of a Kobold’s body.

Using the shielded Kobold as a decoy, I could strike as a skirmisher. That tactic’s possible now.

And since it returns to the crystal before dying unless instantly killed, the risk of losing it is low.

“I’ll try it out the day after tomorrow.”

I decide not to summon it now, saving it for the 6th floor.

Honestly, I don’t want to see a Kobold’s face in my room after today.