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Monster Disaster Preparedness
Monsters overflowing from dungeons have led to various difficulties in Japan. Currently, it seems they are responding to this emergency situation with the Chief Cabinet Secretary at the center.
And we, living in such Japan, have also been making various preparations in anticipation of a difficult situation.
"Alright, around here... just like that."
[Zuzun!]
First, arrange the provisions and chests of furniture by the living room window, constructing barricades. It might be a futile effort, but it's better than regretting not doing it later.
Moreover, salt and slime created with magic dissipate over time and disappear. So, barricades made of physical objects are still the most reliable.
"Good job. So, are you still going, Egetsu-san?"
"Yeah, in a situation like this, a suit is necessary, and more importantly, I'm worried about what's in my home."
I need to check at least how my home's refrigerator dungeon is doing.
"Hey, Egetsu-san, if that's the case, could you bring me the Queen's shell too?"
"Huh!?"
Serai-san, who was helping me move furniture, unexpectedly made such a request.
"I understand that Egetsu-san has something in mind about the Fly Queen... But if that's the case! If I wear it and can help Egetsu-san, maybe the grudge in my heart will calm down, right?"
"Hmm..."
What Serai-san is thinking about the Fly Queen is not particularly my concern. Because, with the skill [Usurpation], I've already taken the power of the Queen of Flies entirely for myself. So now, I even have feelings of [Thank you for being so strong] towards the Fly Queen.
Therefore, leaving the Fly Queen's shell scattered in the dungeon's front room was due to me becoming unsociable and unruly after being rejected by Ruu and falling into darkness due to that distrust of humanity.
"I see... But if Serai-san says so, I'll bring it."
"Thank you! I'm sure!"
So, I explained to Ruu's mom and dad that I would check the food supply and the condition of the hospital and set out. The first destination was my beloved motorcycle.
"...Alright, it doesn't seem to have been tampered with anywhere."
I wrapped the bike in a very creepy, long-lasting slime for theft and mischief prevention. It seems that people found it disgusting and didn't touch it.
After removing the slime and warming up the engine, I slowly rode the bike, passing through the hospital on the way home.
Due to the Dungeon Stampede, unexpected things are scattered on the road, similar to the aftermath of a typhoon. So, caution is required when driving.
Especially noticeable are the shoes people were wearing. Probably desperately running away, they must have come off along the way. There seems to be a tendency for unsuitable shoes for running, such as hard leather shoes and high heels, to be scattered in large numbers.
And so, I arrived in front of the large hospital.
However, there were already several temporary tents set up, and police officers were guarding them. Furthermore, a large number of injured people had gathered. It would take a considerable amount of time to get a checkup, and if there were any precise examinations, how long would I have to wait?
Hmm, I might not be able to give Ruka's dad a favorable report like this. I took a picture of the situation in front of the hospital for the report and rode the bike again.
However, various things are also scattered on the road.
The most obstructive are, of course, cars. It's a theory to [Leave the car key on when leaving the car on the road in an emergency situation], but many cars are left locked, probably because they didn't want them to be stolen.
Those who locked their cars to avoid theft probably intended to come back for them immediately. However, because of these locked abandoned vehicles, the movement of the Self-Defense Forces is significantly hindered, as reported on the radio.
So, those who locked their cars to avoid theft ended up depriving themselves of the precious time when someone would come to rescue them from a great danger. The time difference could be a matter of life and death.
Hmm, it might be that they confused the value of life with the value of cars, and many might have lost their lives because of it.
And, as I went to a place that seemed to have been ravaged after a riot like the one that occurred, there were numerous bloodstains on the road and monsters and people lying on the asphalt.
Well, I just accelerated and passed by such places.
Because if it's a place where the Self-Defense Forces have come, human bodies are probably already collected. If that isn't done, it means that monsters in the vicinity have not been eradicated either.
As for me, monsters on the 1.2nd floor underground are no longer enemies.
However, being attacked while riding a bike is not very pleasant. Besides, trying to start such eradication alone in this vast city would be endless. It needs to be done systematically by an organization; otherwise, the effect will be minimal.
While thinking about such things and riding the bike, a military transport truck appeared at the wide intersection of the three-lane road ahead. It stopped, and Self-Defense Force members wearing helmets descended from the cargo bed.
So, I tried to pass by them, but for some reason, a Self-Defense Force member with an automatic rifle blew a whistle and asked me to stop.
"Hey, you! Do you understand the current situation? Instructions have been given to evacuate to a safe place!"
Oh, isn't that wording a bit too high-handed?
"Where is that safe place, exactly? I came here by taking advantage of the opportunity when the danger approached the hiding place!"
If I answered seriously at a time like this, I would lose out. So, I transformed into a man who claims the legitimacy of his actions with a casual alibi.
"Hmm, who are you... Oh, are you a woman? You're quite well-built. Where were you hiding until now?"
"In the buildings to the north! If you go about 10 blocks, there are still bodies scattered around, and monsters are gnawing on them! Self-Defense Force guys, isn't the descent point a bit different!?"
"What! 10 blocks to the north... Oh! Hey, wait!"
Taking advantage of the fact that the Self-Defense Force member who talked to me turned his gaze away, I kicked the road with my foot. Accelerating, I shifted gears and rapidly accelerated the bike.
If I continued to talk, it seemed that the conversation would turn into something like "We'll protect you.", or "Then guide us.", so I felt the atmosphere moving in that direction. If I stopped there and put the clutch in to shift gears, it would be immediately apparent that I was planning to escape.
"Alright! Be careful over there!"
To appeal that I mean no harm, I turned around and waved as I left. The Self-Defense Force members were staring at us with indescribable expressions.
Yeah, they don't have the authority to arrest us, so at times like this, they can't do more than protect and advise.
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