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Chapter 8

Coexistence with Humans

DP (Dungeon Points) accumulate as monsters continue to live in the dungeon, and it seems I have a good amount now.

Itโ€™s about time to figure out how to use it. Itโ€™d be a waste to let it just sit there.

First, Iโ€™m thinking of increasing the monster population limit to improve farm work efficiencyโ€ฆ and from there, I could consider expanding the dungeon.

Just as I was about to activate the crystal in the dungeon, Littleham came rushing toward me.

โ€œLord Evilham! The humans are here again!โ€

โ€œHumans? You mean those guys with Geat ?โ€

โ€œYes, they look just like peasants.โ€

Good. The hero party isnโ€™t here yet. Iโ€™d have no chance of winning if they were.

I sighed in relief and was about to head over to where Geat  and the others were when something gave me pause.

โ€œHey, Littleham. You said โ€˜those guys,โ€™ right?โ€

โ€œYes, I did.โ€

โ€œSoโ€ฆ thereโ€™s more than one human this time?โ€

โ€œYes.โ€

Are you kidding me? I thought it was just Geat . But maybe itโ€™s a good thing if I can handle them all at once.

I appeared in front of Geat  and his companions.

โ€œWelcome, Geat .โ€

โ€œEvilham, pleaseโ€ฆ let us work here.โ€

Geat  bowed, but the other farmers didnโ€™t seem too thrilled with the idea, glaring at me with undisguised hostility.

โ€œGeat , can we really trust this guy?โ€

โ€œHey, donโ€™t say that in front of Evilham.โ€

Geat  tried to calm the young man behind him, though I could understand the farmersโ€™ feelings. I donโ€™t mind what they say.

Naturally, they wouldnโ€™t forgive anyone who took away their precious food supplies.

Even in modern-day Japan, where we live in an era of abundance, the saying goes, โ€œHell hath no fury like a grudge over food.โ€ In a village where food is scarce, their grudge would only run deeper.

โ€œIโ€™m only here because I was worried about Geat . I havenโ€™t completely put my trust in you.โ€

โ€œYeah, donโ€™t think giving us some nice bread makes up for what youโ€™ve done!โ€

Iโ€™m clearly disliked here. But thatโ€™s fine. Even though it wasnโ€™t by my direct actions, the fault still lies on my side.

โ€œI really am sorry about that. I know apologies donโ€™t make up for what I did. However, Iโ€™ve turned over a new leaf. Would you grant me a chance to make amends?โ€

I bowed to the humans, and Littleham started panicking.

โ€œL-Lord Evilham! Please, donโ€™t bow to a human. Youโ€™re the ruler of this dungeon!โ€

โ€œItโ€™s fine, Littleham. Weโ€™ve done something that merits this bow.โ€

When I lowered my head, the humans who had been jeering suddenly fell silent. They hadnโ€™t expected me to bow.

I could crush an average person with ease if I wanted to. Seeing someone as strong as me bow probably left them unsure of how to react.

โ€œEvilham, where should we work?โ€

โ€œWell, letโ€™s start with the wheat field. Weโ€™re short-staffed there.โ€

Weโ€™ve been focusing resources on growing blueberries and sugarcane, so the wheat team has been understaffed.

While we have wheat in reserve, weโ€™ll need more to make bread for the humans as well.

โ€œGot it. Everyone, letโ€™s go. Weโ€™ll work for the village!โ€

โ€œWell, if Geat  says soโ€ฆโ€

The farmers followed Geat  to the wheat field.

โ€œHey, look, humans! What are you here for?โ€

The monsters eyed Geat  and his companions with curiosity. I should probably smooth things over here.

โ€œThese humans will be working in the fields with us from today. Treat them kindly, and donโ€™t pick any fights.โ€

โ€œHumans, huh? Guess weโ€™ll be working together then. Nice to meet you.โ€

The monsters took to the humans surprisingly well, and Geat โ€™s group, despite their initial wariness, began working on the farm.

โ€œAll right, letโ€™s go, everyone!โ€

โ€œYes!โ€

Geat  and his companions set to work, their efficiency putting us monsters to shame.

โ€œW-wowโ€ฆ theyโ€™re fast!โ€

The monsters were stunned by the speed and precision of Geat โ€™s groupโ€™s work.

None of the monsters here specialize in farming, but Geat โ€™s group has done this their whole lives, and their experience far surpasses that of the monsters.

โ€œWow, theyโ€™re amazingโ€ฆโ€

โ€œDo we even need anyone else?โ€

Geat โ€™s group was so impressive that the monsters were starting to wonder if they should handle all the work.

โ€œLooks like itโ€™s time to adjust the plan.โ€

Thanks to Geat โ€™s team, farm work is going much more smoothly. We might be able to leave the wheat field entirely to them. That would free up the monsters previously assigned to wheat farming.

Rather than raising the monster population limit, it might be better to expand the dungeon and create new farmland.

Thanks to Geat โ€™s group, I can make a better choice.

โ€œExpanding the dungeon and setting it as farmlandโ€ฆโ€

[Dungeon expansion initiated.]

A rumbling sound came from afar.

โ€œWhatโ€™s going on?โ€

The monsters were surprised by the dungeonโ€™s expansion.

โ€œAll right, farmlandโ€™s set up. Now, what should we plant here?โ€

Wheat, blueberries, sugarcaneโ€ฆ potatoes might be good next. Theyโ€™re a great crop to stave off hunger.

โ€œAll right! Monsters previously assigned to the wheat field, gather over here!โ€

โ€œYes, sir!โ€

The monsters gathered around me, looking excited as they awaited instructions.

โ€œI just expanded the dungeon. Weโ€™ve got new farmland, so Iโ€™d like you to work there.โ€

โ€œUnderstood!โ€

This will make gathering food even more efficient.

While monitoring the farmโ€™s progress and thinking about future dungeon expansions, Geat โ€™s group came over.

โ€œEvilham, weโ€™ve finished todayโ€™s work. Weโ€™ll be heading back now.โ€

โ€œOf course. You have your village life too. Stay safe.โ€

โ€œThanks.โ€

Geat  and his group left the dungeon. They really are efficient workers.

โ€œYou guys can rest now too.โ€

โ€œYes, sir!โ€

Monsters have their limits too. Overworking them could lead to exhaustion, and itโ€™s important to give them adequate rest to prevent deaths from overwork.

While monsters would eventually respawn until reaching the population cap, if they work themselves to death, DP generation slows down.

Creating a good environment for monsters is the key to building a better dungeon.

Now, I should get some rest too. Planning, managing the dungeon, monitoring everyone, giving ordersโ€”itโ€™s all quite tiring.

Even if Iโ€™m not physically crafting materials, thereโ€™s still plenty to do.

The life of a dungeon manager is hard work. If I donโ€™t rest when I can, I might end up dying from overwork myself.

I returned to my quarters to sleep, but I still felt mentally exhausted.

I need something to help me recover my energy and spirit so I can rest peacefully.

โ€œโ€ฆAh, maybe I should make a hot spring.โ€

At that moment, my next goal became clear.


The Tutorial Dungeon Boss Just Wants a Quiet Life

The Tutorial Dungeon Boss Just Wants a Quiet Life

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Score 9.9
Status: Ongoing Author: Released: 2024 Native Language: Japanese
The tutorial dungeon exists to help players understand the mechanics of the game. As the first dungeon, its boss is weakโ€”extremely weak. Anyone losing to this guy practically doesnโ€™t deserve to play the game. The protagonist, however, has reincarnated as this weakest boss, Evilham, an ogre who stands at the very bottom of the monster hierarchy. Knowing all too well how weak Evilham is from his previous life of gaming, the protagonist quickly decides there's no point in resisting defeat and resolves to enjoy a peaceful, low-profile life while he waits for the inevitable arrival of the hero. But things take an unexpected turn: nearby villagers start to take a liking to him, and even the hero decides Evilham isn't really a bad guy, letting him off the hook. Growing fond of this lifestyle, Evilham embraces his daily life, steadily expanding the dungeon while enjoying a relaxed, peaceful existence.

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