There's a Dungeon in My Basement 2: A Slice of Life Fantasy by Dante King

Author:Dante King [King, Dante]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-12-22T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

“Just so we’re clear,” Eira said, putting a hand on Caleb’s thigh, “this client is asking us to complete two Stratums of the world that’s inside this thing they’re going to give us?”

Charity frowned. It was clear that this point confused her a little bit, as well. “No,” the accountant said, taking a sip of her wine to cover her misgivings. “The client actually made a specific request for you not to clear multiple levels of the item.”

Now it was Eira’s turn to look confused. “That… that doesn’t make any sense.” She gave Caleb a significant look. “Caleb, there’s something fishy about this.”

“There is nothing fishy about the amount of money this client is paying,” Lady Lachrymosa cut in. “And they’re not asking you to do anything illegal, or even particularly strange. You’re simply to complete the first level of the Item World, refine what you’re given, then re-enter the new item you’ve created and refine it a further time.” The vampiress clapped her hands. “Simple as!”

It sounded a little strange to Caleb, but not so much that he wasn’t planning on accepting the job. “Interesting,” he said, leaning forward. “So is refining the same item twice over easier than clearing two levels in a single mission?”

“This isn’t normal!” Eira sprang to her feet, her eyes wild with surprise and anger. “You’re not supposed to go into an Item World, leave, and then go right back inside! That’s not something Crafters normally do!”

“Eira,” Caleb said mildly. Everyone in the office was staring at the elf. “Let’s hear the rest. Lady Lachrymosa isn’t going to foolishly endanger our lives when she knows how much money we can make her.”

Eira took a moment to collect herself. She looked at Lady Lachrymosa and her underling, realizing belatedly that both of them were as shocked as if they’d bit into a sweet donut and found something bitter waiting inside.

“I’m sorry,” Eira said, sitting back down. She took Caleb by the hand and gave him a squeeze, letting him know that she was there and supporting him. “But I’m concerned about this job. There’s something off about it.”

“I agree,” Caleb said, nodding at the elf. “It sounds strange. But I’m sure this client has a very good reason for asking us to do things this way.” Then he turned to Lady Lachrymosa. “And I’m sure you’re going to tell me what that is.”

The head vampire made a little urk of surprise at being called out. “I don’t ask questions like that,” she snapped, her back arching so much that her cleavage nearly spilled out of her top. But she recovered quickly. “I am not paid to question my clients. I am paid to ensure that they are satisfied, and that they pay me handsomely for my services. And if this client wishes to have a Crafter refine an item two times over, paying you a small fortune in the process for the privilege, who am I to question it?

“Yeah,” Mitzi cried from behind them all.

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