It was a magical beast resembling a gigantic rhinoceros.
Its warped horn was massive and sharp. The fangs peeking out from its mouth, exhaling as if excited, were layered like those of a shark.
Akimi , who had been observing the beast quietly, conveyed the results of his appraisal to the other two.
“According to my analysis, that tough hide repels magic. Piercing it with regular weapons is almost impossible. It’s skilled in charging attacks, and to make matters worse, it can also use magic.”
At the deepest level of this advanced dungeon, the so-called final boss was a Behemoth. A magical beast bearing the same name as the legendary monster from the Old Testament.
“So it deflects both physical and magical attacks. That’s troublesome.”
“I’ll handle its charges and magic with my unique gift, Holy Shield.”
“Counting on you, Natsuki.”
When Natsuki raised her hand, a radiant shield materialized.
The Behemoth let out a roar of fury and unleashed a lightning spell, but thanks to the Holy Shield, it inflicted no more damage than a static shock.
“Let’s strike first.”
The Behemoth, enraged by having its lightning magic nullified, roared even louder. Without hesitation, Natsuki fired an arrow, mercilessly aiming for its right eye.
The beast howled in pain as Haruto swiftly closed the distance between them.
“Physical attacks don’t work well, huh? Well then, I’ll just hit it hard enough to make it work.”
With a grin, Haruto raised his mighty fist. Slipping into the beast’s reach, he delivered an uppercut to its jaw.
The Behemoth collapsed onto its back, its jaw shattered. Convulsing violently, it seemed to have been knocked out cold from a concussion.
Akimi stroked his chin thoughtfully.
“That’s unusually clever of you, Haruto. I guess you’re right. If magic doesn’t work well, just use a spell strong enough to break through.”
Raising his right hand, Akimi invoked his unique gift, Holy Sword Summon.
A radiant holy sword appeared, and without hesitation, he swung it downward.
The sword was imbued with magic, specifically the same lightning spell the Behemoth had unleashed earlier—only far more potent.
The electrifying attack charred the Behemoth’s massive body, and the holy sword silently severed its neck.
“Hmm, I leveled up.”
“It’s been a while since I leveled up too,” Natsuki said with a smirk.
Haruto hurriedly checked his own status.
“Whoa, it’s true! I’ve finally hit level 230!”
The trio was working hard to level up in dungeons to seal away the evil dragon, the world’s destroyer. While reclaiming human towns and fortresses occupied by the demon tribes, minions of the evil dragon, they ventured into various dungeons.
Since demons sometimes lurked in these dungeons, it was an efficient way to achieve multiple goals at once.
Thanks to the blessings of the Creator God, the heroes summoned from another world were growing at an extraordinary rate. The diligent efforts of these three had made them incredibly strong.
Meanwhile, their cousin Tohma , who had been leisurely sightseeing, was stuck at level 200, but the trio’s hard work was paying off.
“Well, we cleared this dungeon safely. I’m exhausted, though. A break would be nice,” Natsuki sighed.
Given their rush to reach the lower levels, it was understandable. The other two agreed, deciding to camp there for the night.
“Alright, let’s see what loot the Behemoth dropped!”
Haruto eagerly carried over the treasure chest. Since it came from the final boss of an advanced dungeon, their expectations were high.
The moment they opened the chest, all three of them lit up with childlike excitement, like unwrapping Christmas presents.
“Gold bars, a staff, and a crown encrusted with gems. Looks like we got some magic weapons too.”
“This is a magic bag. It’s spacious enough to fetch a decent price if we sell it.”
“This… looks like a magic tool. It just seems like a tiny house model, though.”
They typically sold gold, jewels, and unwanted magic weapons to the guild, as living comfortably in this world required significant funds.
However, they kept any convenient magic tools for their own use whenever possible.
“This is the first time I’ve seen a tool like this. What is it?”
“Let’s use our Appraisal skill to check.”
All three had received the Appraisal skill from the Creator God, Kesaran Pasaran, upon being summoned. Without hesitation, they activated it.
“A portable mini-house…?”
“It says you can pour magic into it and set it on the ground, where it transforms into a log cabin for camping. …Seriously?”
The appraisal results left them speechless. Akimi quickly suggested trying it out.
The results specified that a 2-meter square clearing was needed to deploy it.
They were in the dungeon’s lowest level, now a safety zone after defeating the Behemoth, making it an ideal spot.
“This area’s safe and big enough.”
“Alright, let’s set it up. Better step back, just in case.”
“Got it! Can’t wait to see this!”
Akimi poured magic into the portable mini-house and placed it on the ground, quickly stepping back.
“Whoa… it grew!”
The palm-sized model expanded into a 2-meter square log cabin.
“Hey, isn’t that a bit too small?” Haruto grumbled.
Akimi calmly reassured him.
“Don’t forget, this is another world. Magic tools here are strange but convenient.”
“Yeah, like that toilet magic tool Tohma got. It looked like a phone booth from the outside, didn’t it? I bet once we open the door…”
As Natsuki placed her hand on the door and opened it, they found an unexpectedly comfortable interior awaiting them.
“This 3LDK* villa-style mini-house with a bath, toilet, and kitchen is just perfect, isn’t it?”
After exploring the interior, they discovered that it was far more comfortable than most luxury inns.
“Having a private room for each of us is a blessing. And above all, the toilet is amazing.”
While the mini-house lacked furniture, the kitchen was equipped with a magical stove, and the washroom had a magical toilet installed.
“It even has a fully equipped bathroom. There’s a proper bathtub too. We’ll have to prepare the water ourselves, though…”
“That’s no big deal with lifestyle magic! This is awesome!”
Upon closer inspection, the portable mini-house was revealed to have a built-in protective barrier.
While it consumed magic power, the amount wasn’t significant for the three of them, who had recently leveled up.
“Being able to rest securely is a huge relief.”
“Yeah, even though things have gotten more comfortable thanks to Tohma , staying indoors is definitely better than a tent.”
“Hey, how about we ask Tohma to help us furnish the place? I want to spruce up my room, and we’ll need a table for the kitchen too.”
Natsuki’s proposal received immediate approval from the two men.
“Good idea. The living-dining area is spacious enough; we should get a big sofa.”
“I want a bed and desk for my room. And I’d prefer a double bed instead of the single I’ve been using.”
“Hey, that’s not fair, Akimi ! I want a big bed too! Actually, I’ll ask for my dream canopy bed!”
Natsuki eagerly declared her desire for a double canopy bed fit for a princess.
Her brother, Haruto, joined in, adding his own requests.
“Then I’ll go for a king-sized bed! The room’s about six tatami mats big, so it should fit. I don’t need a desk, but I want one of those beanbag sofa cushions!”
With Tohma ’s unique gift, Summoning Magic: Online Shopping, they could order anything they needed from a large furniture store.
The kitchen already had a marble-style sink and built-in wooden shelves. There was even a wall where pots and pans could be hung, allowing for some serious cooking.
“Hmm… we could use a kitchen board for dishes. A four-person table set would be perfect. As for a refrigerator, that might not work here…”
“Couldn’t we just make a big block of ice to keep things cool? A cooler box might work too.”
Thanks to Tohma ’s supply runs—weekly shopping trips—they tried to manage their budget wisely by buying vegetables and fruits at the market.
Meat, however, was plentifully available from the dungeons, so they never had an issue with it.
“For now, we’ve got to let Tohma know about this amazing house we found!”
Beaming with excitement, Natsuki began drafting a report, while her brother Haruto nodded in agreement.
“Yeah, we should also consult him about the furniture shopping!”
“Hopefully, we can use that magic bag we got as payment.”
Natsuki pulled out her smartphone and started messaging her dependable cousin. Akimi watched her with a wry smile.
