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ShangriLa Frontier Chapter 538 Part 2

ShangriLa Frontier Chapter 538: An Orchestra Just For You PART 18 Part 2

…… What should I do here? If this goes on, then my monopoly on Orchestra information is going to be ruined. Then I will have no other choice but to destroy the “Library” once and for all. And that’s a highly unrealistic scenario.

But then again, it’s not that Orchestra scenario is all that complex or complicated. So why even try to hide the information? Maybe only this once cooperating with “Library” is going to be the better and easier solution?

「Alright, I heard what you guys were saying. So be grateful! I’m going to allow you to cooperate with me for a while here!」

「Superimposition…… HEY, EVERYONE! A VALUABLE SOURCE OF INFORMATION HAS PRESENTED ITSELF TO US!」

Whoa now! What the hell is this shivering sensation coming down my spine!? And it appeared precisely at the moment when all of the eyes of people gathered here were directed at me roughly at the same time! Somehow, it reminded me of just how the Orchestra used to behave, and that was not a pleasant memory. Not at all.

However, I get the feeling that allowing those guys to take the initiative here would be really bad. So I’m just going to disclose whatever it is that I know and be done with it!

「Ah…… When it comes to Unique Monsters, I have confirmed the appearance of Kutanid of the Abyss, Siegwurm the Heavenly Emperor and others as well. There was also the Great Red Devourer, a Raid Boss Monster. It seems that Orchestra reproduces the strong enemies that the players have fought, and also demands to reproduce the actions taken to destroy those monsters to a certain extent.」

Yes, now I see that this might have been a very bad idea. A quick question: what is going to happen if you suddenly throw some food inside of the pond where a flock of carps is gathering? …… Yeah, but those people were more like zombies here, rather than carps. But their behavior was just about the same.

「What, seriously!? It can reproduce the Unique Monsters as well!?」

「Siegwurm…… Huh!? Are you talking about THAT Siegwurm!? THAT Siegwurm the Heavenly Emperor!?」

「So it’s true, then! You must have defeated a Raid Boss Monster in battle!」

「Give us the details about that transformation item that you have in your possession!」

「You said about Orchestra! So this must mean that you have already tried to beat it! How many attempt did you make so far!?」

「Reproduction of Siegwurm…… But wasn’t Siegwurm, the Heavenly Emperor defeated only recently!?」

「See! I told you! I told you that there must be some sort of mechanic to Orchestra’s behavior! But no! You wouldn’t listen to the word I said!」

「Does that mean that you only had to witness a certain enemy for it to be reproduced? You don’t have to defeat it yourself?」

「So, what about a situation in which you have long lost or abandoned the weapon you used in order to defeat a certain monster? Or if fierce fighting is the sole condition for clearing it, what about bosses that are like small fries now? There is also the case of skills in one’s possession. Because they won’t ever stay the same!」

「No, wait just a moment! While it is important that he has information about the Raid Boss Monster and the Orchestra itself, he’s the one who first ventured inside of the Leviathan near the frontline base! And if memory serves me correctly, isn’t he also involved in the appearance of the Leviathan in the first place!?」

「Yes, that’s right! And when I asked the navigator of this vessel, Isana the Brave Fish, about why it emerged now of all times, she answered that it was due to the call from the special beacon of some sort!」

「Alright, we won’t ask you to hand that thing over, but the least you can do is to tell us everything you know about it!」

「No, that’s not important right now! The Raid Boss Monster is what’s important! We don’t know anything about Raid Boss Monsters on this side of the world! We are practically being kept in the dark!」

「No, no, no! Wait, wait, wait! We need to ask about the Unique Monsters first and foremost! Everything else is not important right now! No matter what we all might think, this guy is practically a walking vault of Unique Monster information!」

「Like I give a fuck about that! More importantly! You’re the rumored Medjed that appeared in Thirdrema sometimes in the past, right? Right!?」

「I’m the main Oceanology expert in the Library! So I would like you to tell me all that you can about the underwater city, its inhabitants, Kutanid of the Abyss and that fishperson Araba that you mentioned earlier!」

「No! Let’s hear more about that magic sword of his! The one that looks like a spear of searing fire!」

「I have a theory of my own! This must be one of those super secret and super powerful legacy weapons, right!? Any comment on that matter!?」

「Ah! Hey, not fair! I wanted to ask him about the same thing!」

「Does that mean that you also happen to know about someone who is a Grandmaster at blacksmithing!?」

「Raid Boss Monster––––––!」

「Unique Monsters––––––!」

「Legacy Weapons––––––!」

Alright, I think that it’s about time for me to get the hell out of here and be on my way!

The speed at which I managed to reach that conclusion right now was super scary, even for me. Because as a matter of fact, before I even realized it, my right thumb was already on its way towards my chest, ready to hit that sweet spot on my chest required to activate Levin Trigger / Disaster Hazard……

And there we go! Smash!

「Now, please wait for a moment. The “class” led by the Professor himself is about to start shortly.」

「And you are……」

However, while I was on my way to make my great escape from here, I could feel someone’s big hand being placed on my arm and taking a firm hold of it. …… and then that player said the following words.

「Now, it may seem strange to the ones who are not in the know, but I am in a regular and steady contact with that person right here.」

「Even though I may appear like a jar filled with poison……?」

「Fufu, if it is indeed so, I do believe that only the qualified and specifically trained personnel is allowed to handle hazardous substances, wouldn’t you agree?」

A crisp, dry sound echoes clearly throughout the room. Even though that player looked like a child, the face he was making right now was far from an expression that a normal child would make on a Sunday morning. He opens his mouth, and his expression is that of intelligence and wisdom far greater than his appearance would suggest.

「Quiet, please be quiet, my dear fellow Guild members / students. I know that you mean well and that your words mirror my thoughts exactly, but…… Currently we are at the Orchestra’s mercy. So anyone who possesses information about it is a valuable asset to our Guild. Now, let’s calm down and sit together. Then we should be able to figure out the appropriate strategy.」

「Alright, I have lost. It’s a complete and utter loss on my end, alright? But at least allow me in my final moments to…… Huh? Mister Drag Car?」

「I can’t stop once I’m on the move. I can’t turn. So if it’s a fight you want…… Wait, huh?」

This guy, I’m sure that I have seen him in Thirdrema at one point……!!!