Shitara Slime Datta Ken (WN)
The labyrinth!!

The labyrinth management went well.

The hearts of the visitors Adventurers are captivated by the luxurious initial hospitality.

With this, they would challenge the Dungeon and try to conquer it many times like ants that were attracted to sugar.

Although the reward after every tenth floor was one of its attractions, it was merely a trick to attract customers in the beginning. The things obtained within the labyrinth are more important.

From the 11th to the 20th floor, monsters would start cooperating.

It became impossible to conquer a Dungeon with just brute strength. And on each floor the number of evil traps blocking their way would increase.

From there is the real deal.

Rumors that the boss of the 10th floor dropped rare grade equipment spread among the Adventurers in the blink of an eye.

Originally a rare grade item was an incredible weapon made from Demon Steel that lasted months and years before gaining abilities as Demon Steel evolved.

The Demon Steel produced by Tempest was an ore that underwent a change due to being exposed to the thick aura that Veldora released, and it contained an extremely high purity of magic power.

Therefore, there was a peculiarity of the Steel Demon and its alloy that made the user get used to the arm faster than ordinary arms. Arms made of this high quality material have a special grade performance with just that.

Even the trial product had a rare class performance if it was the work of Kurobee.

But one fact is revealed here.

Even if his arms had the same class, there was a difference in his performance.

There was a huge difference in quality between the rare grade equipment made by Kurobee's disciple and his own work.

This is a detail that can only be seen by people with 『Appraisal [1]』.

It is possible for me to copy Kurobee's work and the finished product will naturally be in the same class.

However, as I said before, his performance was arguably inferior to the original.

This can be considered as a phenomenon caused due to the blacksmith skills I am inferior to Kurobee's blacksmithing skills.

It can be said that there are also levels in assessing weapons.

An amateur could not tell the difference, an ordinary arms dealer could not do it either, but an Adventurer entrusting his life to the weapon, he would understand the difference clearly.

Perhaps, his weapon also grew every time it was used.

And then, even if the arm had just been made by Kurobee, they might already have had growth.

If you're trying to assess a weapon, you might see the level of the weapon.

As for the rare grade equipment that the boss dropped on the 10th floor, it was the greatest masterpiece of Kurobee's apprentice's work.

There was a difference in skill between each apprentice, but there was no big difference between such appearances. I hope they polish their skills and I will expect the creation of various types of equipment in the future.

So the situation is different.

The arm dropped by the boss on the 10th floor might be a good fixture for normal people, but for us it was just a place for Kurobee apprentices to thrive by competing to produce a successful product.

That doesn't mean it's hurting our pockets. On the contrary, what was more surprising was that his level was a rare class.

Not that it's going down every time.

The percentage to obtain rare grade equipment from the boss-protected treasure chests was set to around 2%.

Assuming you need an hour to defeat the boss once, it is impossible to open the treasure chest 24 times in one day. So, they should be able to obtain one rare grade item on the second day.

I think it is the perfect level of decline to incite people with a passion to gamble.

I think it is human nature to collect series items and if they get the same items, then it will be exchanged or sold.

As a result, I was able to make an increasingly rational excuse for people to plunge into the labyrinth.

And about the Inn inside the labyrinth.

On the side of the stairs to the next floor, a door made unnaturally with the word “Inn” on it has been made.

First of all, one silver coin was needed to open the door. This is the same as the price of admission to enter the labyrinth.

However, there was a reason why Adventurers could not avoid other than using this Inn.

The reason is the labyrinth change.

At first, I considered replacing the labyrinth every three days, but Masayuki insisted that the difficulty of capturing the Dungeon was too high.

So, now on the seventh day, the labyrinth changes once a week.

That person because he had a strong fortune, did not hesitate to break through the labyrinth but he still needed three days to seize the 10th floor.

There were some Adventurers who would explore the vast map without hesitation. The guidance of the spirit also has limitations when showing the shortest route. When it came to this, there was no other choice but to camp inside the labyrinth.

After securing a room with a treasure chest, if they slept there, supervision was even needed inside.

Also, the equipment obtained from the maze was too good to dispose of. But there was a need to prepare groceries, so there was a limit to the amount that could be transported.

If the food supply ran out, they would have to retreat immediately.

Also there is no reason to worry about hunger because they can use the emergency escape function of “RevivalGracelet”, with this they can reduce the amount of food they bring for more free space.

So, it is only natural that they would like to use the Lodge if possible.

As long as they could find the stairs before starving, they could eat as little as possible.

Including silver coins filled to re-enter, there was no option to skimp.

However, not only did it charge one silver coin for one use, the one-time-entry fee was also more expensive.

Eating three times more. Whereas a room without food is like sleeping together in a small place like a capsule hotel, the price is set at three silver coins.

As expected, the building was divided between men and women.

However, even though the price is very high, there will still be people who will use it. Although it costs 5 silver coins to use a large furnished bathroom, but the number of customers is quite high.

Since they were fighting all the time inside the labyrinth, they were covered in blood and sweat. Maybe they are happy because there is even a service to clean their equipment, very popular.

Although the service content is lower than inn-city [2], but if I have to say it, the profit ratio from within the labyrinth is very high.

Although at first I wanted to leave his place to Trent, I decided to use it as a place to train new employees.

People with unskilled cooking skills or those who are first-time serving customers can practice here.

Since the profit here exceeded my expectations, I thought it might be done.

In addition, there may be a lot of attraction due to the use of the toilet. (Because of the ability to free yourself.)

There is nothing to call a toilet in the labyrinth. Since they dance with the death of — well if the urge comes to shove, they have the resolution to let it leak.

No need to clean up afterwards. The reason for that was because the monsters would clean it on purpose.

Mucus born in the labyrinth eats anything. They ate anything from dirt to the remains of monster corpses.

They would be born soon, even if they were defeated by adventurers, they were replenished quickly so that the labyrinth was unexpectedly clean.

Nevertheless, there are situations that they cannot handle without a toilet.

They would likely cry if they were attacked in such a defenceless situation by monsters. Although they said, “Time-out!” The monster did not listen.

Not only about ‘Yang Besar’, even to do a search ‘yang small’ was needed. In the worst case they just let it leak and sort it out, but I don't like that.

At that time they might want to return, but if after they returned to the city and peed they were seen, it would be an unthinkable shameful game.

Then, how about letting it dry a little and leaving it as it is? I don't like that either.

Finally, the conclusion is that surveillance is necessary.

If there is a room, you can do it inside, but the underlying problem does not change in the slightest.

For a man, this is fine, but for a woman this is a matter of life and death.

Mixed party of men and women is not a rare thing, so given the situation of the toilet, the utilization of lodging will of course increase.

By the way, there seems to be a kind of magic called 〈Physical Condition Control [3]〉.

It can lower the frequency of excretion to a certain degree, making it possible to hold it. Of course there was a limit; it could only last for 3 days.

Except for those brave people who did not mind leaking out in the middle of the battle, this could be called an indispensable magic for an adventurer.

Since the effect had limited use then it meant that it would encourage them to use the inn.

So, with such a feeling, the management went smoothly according to plan.

Unlike before, only a few traders and adventurers with verified identification and qualifications can enter the country

Well, the reason is to be wary of spies, but there are also other reasons.

That's a rating.

Lodging at Tempest has become high class oriented. There were many common inns, but it was difficult to accept all adventurers.

If we let uncivilized people with mostly unknown backgrounds inside, it would be difficult to deal with them well.

Therefore, a fixed order is needed so that the general public who want to stay at the inn-town remains in a separate section.

After all, even though fighting within the city was forbidden, it was difficult to prevent an idiot from chanting magic. Because there are important research facilities, sorting needs to be done at all costs.

However, because I want to market the city as a sightseeing spot. I decided that anyone who had conquered the 10 floors would receive permission to stay in the city.

Of course, if it caused any trouble, his permission would be revoked.

Well, whether it has added value, because of the high quality of food somehow became famous, this can be related to increased motivation.

Well, there was also the opportunity to purchase weaponry from the Monster Country, Tempest.

Due to the rumors of the merchants coming to this country to trade, there were rumors about top-class equipment in the weapon and armor shops in the city among the adventurers.

Naturally the one who spread the rumor was me.

Myormilles-kun did a good job.

The weapons regularly made by Kurobee disciples were distributed to the merchants. Of course they are of high quality, and their reputation is good.

Unique equipment and trial products are displayed, but not being sold. It was decided to be sold directly to consumers.

If one passed through ten floors, that person was suitable to be stamped stronger than B rank.

If they could defeat Ogre Lord “ranked B +”, they might have the ability to possess powerful weapons.

Or rather, for B rank adventurers they might have a reasonable amount of money. Ellen and her party seem to be poor, but I think that's the exception.

Preventing the entry of people who do not have money is one way to prevent unnecessary problems.

It could be said that by using the labyrinth, the adventurers would be sorted by their personality and strength.

Actually, since there is a possibility of Yuuki sending out spies, I cannot accept everyone.

Judging from its appearance, there was no one with insects attached to them.

Perhaps it is related to the amount of control over the person.

Hinata has a bug. This is proof that he is very dominated.

Masayuki did not have the bug. Even so, he seemed to be under the influence of the Mind Guides.

However, if the person has no bugs, I'm sure I don't have to worry because I can easily release them with 『Demon Lord’s My Haki』.

I have to gather information so that I will not be caught while restricting entry into the country for the time being.

And a month has passed.

Myormilles reported to me with a joyful expression on his face.

「It went well, Rimuru-sama. Profits increase due to improvisation.

Even if you deduct the cost for a product drop in the maze from the profits, the profits cover it all.

Whereas the level of profit and investment can be said to be at 10:11.

That's enough to pay the wages of the citizen's labor. National profits will grow in the future.

If the number of consumers increases, I think it could increase.

In addition, traders also often come to visit and say they want to trade.

Even in the lodging-city, because the merchants or workers who came to deal with the monster parts, it had become like a small town.

Rather than just staying there, they asked if they could open a workshop or not. 」

So I was told.

Fumufumu. As I expected from the beginning.

As I explained earlier, in the end it is not about making goods and selling them at high prices just to make a profit.

But, it's about a lack of jobs for people coming in and out of the country.

It is my duty as king to give all the work to the citizens, in other words giving them a reason.

Although we created the maze jokingly, as the center of attention to attract people, it was a success.

After that, the money earned by adventurers trying to conquer the labyrinth will be spent on the commodities of our country.

About commodities, not limited to lodging or dining services, but also expanding weapons, armor and, lastly, perishable goods.

And in the end, the quality of equipment made in this country will be widely known.

It spreads by word of mouth, there is no need for us to advertise the commodity, and customers will come themselves.

And as a result, Tempest will be recognized by many adventures, and become important to them.

There will be some people who will doubt high-performance weaponry.

After all, there was a place near here where purchased weaponry could be tried.

And like that, the trust for this country will gather little by little.

One thing that is more important than profit is trust.

As long as it does not turn red and the total number is black, then I can say that the management of the labyrinth is a success.

Because the main purpose of making the labyrinth is to attract customers and make the country known by others.

So if we profit from the labyrinth, then it can be called Great Success.

Accepting my intentions, Myormilles also nodded.

「I don't think it's a problem. The number of customers continues to increase.

The fact that this country was a monster country governed by a Demon King was already very famous.

In accordance with Rimuru-sama's prediction, I think they have already started to give their trust to us. 」

Myormilles strongly asserted.

Especially us, huh? Even though he is human, he seems to be fully thinking about things from our point of view.

That's a fun thing.

Trust is not instantly earned.

It is said that trust was “hard to get, and easy to lose”. I think it's exactly like that.

You can invite people by stimulating their greed, but it is not easy to gain their trust.

If the other party thought that it could satisfy their own greed, then it could be said I had gained their trust.

With such conditions, you must work steadily.

Relationships based solely on greed are boring, but this is a great opportunity to see one's true nature.

I also nodded back to Myormilles, I'm happy with the success this time.

So, in the inn town.

There is a workshop for Kurobee apprentices to repair equipment.

The craftsmen heard rumors from the adventurers who settled in the area and seemed to say that they wanted to open a workshop.

Such requests seem to come frequently.

Finally, I think the inn town will flourish and give it a feeling like a satellite town [4].

I think it's good, it looks interesting.

I gave permission for the establishment of the workshop to Myormilles.

As a result, as I expected, a city was established at the base of the mine that would develop into a satellite city surrounding the labyrinth.