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Hello there.

This looks like the Labyrinth stratum's transfer circle.

Damn it.

There's a strong chance Kerioyl tampered with the Origin stratum's transfer circle.

In other words, we've lost control over it.

Yeah. But I don't think his side knows who got sent where.

The transfer circle doesn't have enough power to return us to Clearflow Lake stratum.

We need to get our hands on a magic stone that's charged up with power.

Let's start with going by the Hunters Association.

Good idea.

L-ea-v-in m-ea h-ea-r?

Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon

On the outside, a rectangular steel box.

Hidden within is a human soul!

In a world of wonder, I go to and fro on the back of my partner Lammis!

Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon

I am Boxxo! Hello there!

That means "yes"!

The Animals and the Girl

The place we were sent was the Labyrinth stratum.

It's where I fell before, when I was involved in a stratum split.

We were getting close to running out of preserved foods,

so Boxxo showing up is a great help!

Disaster Relief - Vending Machine

The Labyrinth stratum was having a hard time dealing with its own monster assault.

There are actual vending machines that don't charge during times of disaster,

so I tried taking a lesson from that by vending for free.

Director Labyrinth, have you noticed the strangeness that's occurring?

You mean, how the transfer circle is inoperable?

Not just that.

There has been a huge outbreak of monsters,

but the one controlling them is the Netherlord, the Demon Lord's left-arm general.

You mean it's that serious?!

I guess I shouldn't be surprised that info hadn't reached me,

when I'm basically the least capable of the directors.

I'm definitely not cut out for this job.

This director's kind of pessimistic.

Labyrinth Stratum Hunters Association

We've saved!

This food is great!

I'm so thankful!

Good, everyone seems happy.

I checked to see if they had a magic stone at the item shop,

but it seems they're out of stock.

I see.

Well we aren't going anywhere if the transfer circle won't work.

I have an idea for how to get a magic stone.

Would you mind making adjustments to the transfer circle?

Okay, I'll go do that.

Your co-in there?

You figured me out, Boxxo?

Yes, I plan to go into the labyrinth.

What's that?

D-er-ex-t-er, s-our-ns.

It might be surviving hunters.

Then there's no time to waste.

That's helpful, Boxxo.

I'll assist!

Thank...

...you...

Well, that's how one would react if they came across a bear

carrying a cardboard vending machine.

Oh! This one is with me.

As is that one.

Oh, did that change shape?

Details can wait, but just think of him as that sort of magic item.

Wow.

Nice to meet you, magic item.

Hello there.

Oh my, he responded.

Kikoyu

Oh, please leave the monsters to these two.

Cover your ears, please!

I think they could have handled this just fine without our help.

I've never heard of an unasusu and a kirise that can overwhelm monsters.

These two are unique.

They're quite outstanding and kind,

and a certain someone's power made them stronger.

A certain someone's power? That gets me curious.

I will clean this up, so please be patient.

What's that?

What's that ball of dirt?

I am willing to answer that, but could you tell me who the two of you are?

Ah, pardon me.

I am the director of the Hunters Association on Clearflow Lake stratum.

This is Boxxo, a magic item with a person's soul inside.

With his own sense of self, he's a dependable ally who can carry on a conversation.

Hello there.

A person's soul residing inside a magic item?

That's a little like that certain someone.

Who could she be talking about?

I will now introduce myself and mine.

I am Kikoyu, and the white unasusu is Botan.

The black kirise is Kuroyata.

Based on what I saw of that battle, these two are quite strong.

I wonder if the girl has some power of her own.

My powers merely include the ability to control a very small amount of cold air

and the ability to move while concealing my presence.

Huh. If she can mask her presence,

she could just hide while the others deal with combat.

Yes, that is true.

I am always relying on Kuroyata and Botan to save me.

I guess that makes her an animal handler.

I am not an animal handler.

They are smart enough to think on their own, and comprehend.

I am simply the one who benefits.

Kikoyu. With whom are you speaking?

With me, that's who...

Oh, wait a minute. Was she answering me even though I wasn't vocalizing?

I can hear the inner voice of whomever I touch.

For real?

Yes, for real.

But it was rude for me to do that without permission. I'm sorry.

I-s o-k-a-y.

Um, if you wish, would could eat while we talk.

Sure, let's do that.

Mealtime means it's my ti—

Then as thanks, I shall provide the food.

She's not about to grow a plant right now, is she?

What?!

How in the world does that work?

Not only does this Piece of Field absorb monsters as nutrients,

but if you plant and water a seedling, it can make it grow rapidly!

Piece of Field?

It will be a short while until it finishes cooking,

so I will tell you more about us.

You might find the story difficult to believe, but it is all true.

This is the story of a very kind field.

An old woman once lived alone in a remote village.

All of a sudden, there was a soul dwelling in her field.

That person had come from another world, but as a field,

he had no means of speaking.

Day after day, the old woman would cultivate him.

A soul inhabiting a field? That's weird.

Well, I guess a soul inside a vending machine has no room to talk.

Also, coming from another world means it's the same situation as mine.

One day the old woman passed away, and the field was left all alone.

However, even a field like him managed to make some animal friends.

By "animal," does she mean Kuroyata and Botan?

He spent many quiet days with the animals,

until one day, a girl came fleeing.

The field took pity on her, and rescued her.

In order to save even more people, the field went on a journey,

and arrived at a fortified city in the north.

This might sound odd coming from a vending machine,

but a field going on a journey sounds overly unreasonable.

There was a fierce battle going on there with the Demon Lord's forces.

The field threw himself into the battle!

Despite being a field.

The field managed to drive back the Demon Lord's forces,

earning a temporary time of peace for the fortified city.

This field kicks ass.

Then he marched into the Demon Lord's stronghold,

and after a fierce battle, once his friends had managed to escape,

the field shut down his own consciousness.

If this were about a hero, I might find the story inspirational,

but the main character is a field.

Well, given how Kikoyu used the term "Piece of Field,"

I can surmise that she and the animals were the friends who got away.

We wanted to go see Field,

but we couldn't get past the huge wall that's across the road

that leads from the fortified city to the Demon Lord's domain.

That's when we heard a rumor.

That the Demon Lord's left-arm general is here in this dungeon.

We've come here based on that information.

Boxxo.

Boxxo.

Boxxo.

And that's the situation.

Yes, I see.

Which means that even if I meet with the Netherlord,

it's unlikely I can get him to tell me the way.

They're cooked now.

Here you are.

Thank you.

This is delicious!

It's moist, and the sweetness spreads all through your mouth!

I'm glad you like it!

But it isn't one-tenth as good as vegetables from Field himself.

Or even worse than that.

They taste over ten times better? That's impressive!

Oh hey, they've got nothing to drink.

Maybe this will go well with roasted sweet potatoes.

Uh, there are floating things.

They're drinks Boxxo dispensed.

You open the lid like so.

Wow, how cold and tasty!

So, Boxxo can serve drinks.

More than just that.

He's a dependable guy who provides food and all sorts of goods.

Field was able to produce any kind of vegetable.

Boxxo is similar to him after all.

Oh right. There was something I really want to ask Kikoyu.

F-r-u-m o-th-er w-or-l-d, too.

Huh? Did you say you also come from another world?

Y-ea.

It seems the soul inside Boxxo is not of our world.

Then perhaps he's from the same place as Field!

If I manage to see him again, you should try talking to him about things.

I'd love nothing more than that.

If he's a fellow Japanese, there are a ton of things I want to discuss.

Y-ea.

We're traveling with Kikoyu now,

and I get to ride on the cart.

It's getting dark.

Let's camp here for the night.

What are these? They taste delicious!

And so do these round things!

I'm glad she seems to like it, but now to seal the deal.

Yes, this is what you need for capturing a lady's heart!

Form change!

Family Market

Creamy Pudding Yummy Yogurt Strawberry Yogurt Strawberry Shortcake

Wow, what are these?

S-w-ee-t-s.

All of these are sweets?!

That's great!

I've never had food with this texture before!

Next I'll try this.

Delicious!

But if this had been made with Field's fruit,

it might be even more outrageously good.

Yeah, I'd like to sample that.

Sorry, but might I get something to eat, too?

Sorry, Director, I completely forgot!

Boxxo, what do you think of Kikoyu?

N-igh-s k-i-d.

That she is. She's considerate and smart.

So much so that her mind and appearance don't seem to match.

True, you rarely see children her age who have such firm character.

More like, they don't exist.

Kikoyu probably isn't a human child.

Her abilities and appearance sound more like a different race.

A snow child.

Snow child?

Until a snow child becomes an adult,

they apparently retain the form of a six-year-old child.

So, their appearance doesn't match their true age.

The snow children have special powers.

There's no end of those who go after them, and they're in danger of extinction.

In fact, I thought they were already extinct.

Special powers that everyone goes after?

Kokuuma Cream of Corn Soup

It's said that if you behead a snow child on the day it becomes an adult,

they turn into an ice statue that never melts.

And that the severed head will continue to utter curses,

resulting in regional contamination.

I hear there are entire nations that perished that way.

That's a killer power, but what it takes to invoke it is too cruel!

Beheading someone to cast a curse is a horrible thing to do!

The truth is, that's not the end of it.

The headless ice statue becomes a curse remover.

Just place it next to a person, and it will remove any curse.

It removes curses?!

That means...

C-a-p-t-in.

Yes, it could probably also remove Kerioyl's son's curse.

Oh man... If the captain knew about this...

Which is why we'll keep this secret to ourselves.

Mum's the word, please.

Y-ea.

No matter what the reason, we can't let this girl end up a victim.

Oh, that's a...

It's a magic stone, but I don't know if it will get the transfer circle running.

Oh, right.

Without Hulemy, we don't know how much we need in terms of magic stones.

Sorry, but let's head back for now.

Looks like I can't pass through after all.

I also tried previously, but there's no way to get the Piece of Field through.

I heard this barrier detects monster wavelengths, and prevents them from passing.

I'd wager it can't pass because it absorbed monsters

and soaked up their wavelengths.

I see.

But I can't leave Field behind here and assume nothing bad will happen.

Then let's give something a try.

Kikoyu, cross over to this side.

I-It worked!

Good. Boxxo's barrier successfully interrupted the labyrinth's barrier.

Once again, nice to meet you, Kikoyu, Kuroyata, Botan.

Thank you very much, Hulemy.

We're back to square one, but we made some dependable friends, so that's good.

Director Bear.

I'm done adjusting the transfer circle, so I can go with you next time.

That would be reassuring.

Hello there.

We spent the night at an inn, then entered the maze once again.

And we arrived at the conclusion that, rather than do an exhaustive search,

we should try to defeat the dangerous lava fiend monster and get its magic stone.

The lava fiend...

It's more dangerous than a stratum lord, but both Hulemy and Director Bear

thought we'd be fine with this party.

Then shall I have Kuroyata search for the lava fiend?

Would you mind?

Not at all.

Kuroyata, would you please do it?

We might as well end the search for today,

and start setting up camp.

Sure.

So, which of you is in charge of dinner today?

Boxxo was in charge yesterday, so today I will do it!

I c-an d-o i-t.

Oh no, you take it easy today.

Fresh vegetables are good for your skin and disease prevention.

I d-o s-w-ee-t-s, too.

Sweets?!

Apparently Hulemy craves sweet things after she thinks a lot,

and her secret favorite foods are all sugary.

Director Bear sounds noncommittal, but I know what my regulars' faves are!

Family Market

Bears gotta have their salmon!

Let's see if he can resist this veritable salmon torrent!

Wh-Wh-What's this?!

Why don't we go with Boxxo's goods today?

Yeah, let's. I've got no objection.

No fair, Boxxo!

I look forward to your next use.

Really!

With the sweet taste of yesterday's victory still fresh,

I got some sleep last night—a rarity for me.

Kikoyu stood watch from late night until early morning,

so I was able to sleep soundly.

Now, I'd better start preparing breakfast...

Good morning, Boxxo!

I made some soup that's loaded with vegetables.

She got me!

This was her scheme the whole time!

I-It's good.

That tender flavor seeps all through me!

Welcome back, Kuroyata.

Okay, thank you.

It seems Kuroyata has found the lava fiend.

If we know where it is, I have a good idea of how to beat that lava fiend.

It should be around here.

Oh?

There it goes now.

And that's a wall I built using concrete slabs.

And I actually built two walls!

Why did I do such a thing, you ask?

You go have lots of fun in that ice water now!

Being doused with that much icy-cold water will chill even you.

That might have only hardened your outside, but that's good enough!

According to Hulemy, the lava fiend's weak point is its throat!

You might win an extra item!

I look forward to your next use.

Huh? It regenerated?!

Uh oh!

Wh-What's that?

Th-That was...

No way, a stratum split?!

And for that matter, that's...

Lammis!

That doofus helped herself to my inventions.

Boxxo!

Boxxo, you're okay!

Who's this bird?

A f-r-e-n-d.

I'm glad I found you!

Bad.

Boxxo, are you angry?

Y-ea. F-your-i-o-s.

What?!

N-No, Boxxo!

That was reckless. You could have died if it went wrong.

If you've got an explanation, we'd like to hear it, too.

W-Wait, shouldn't this be where we're happy to see each other?

Lammis. Tell us what happened since then,

and how you came to fall out of the sky.

Well you see, Director Origin and I

were lucky enough to transfer to Clearflow Lake stratum.

I remembered how Director Bear said

if you cause an impact on a stratum split, it might split again.

And then, Hulemy's magic item that lets you safely drop from high up,

and the one that freezes water were there, so I used 'em!

I'm sorry!

And so, when I punched the frozen pond with all my might,

the stratum split again, I fell head over heels...

and now here I am.

That would make you want to sigh deeply!

It's just too darn impulsive.

Lammis, what were you going to do if we weren't in the Labyrinth stratum?

Well, I just had a feeling you were here.

The ultimate hunch!

The most important thing is you're safe, Lammis.

I just want you to realize we're all angry out of concern for you.

Yeah. I'm sorry to worry you all.

So, I'm happy we're safely back together, Lammis.

I'm back, everybody!

You might win an extra item!

Next Time: The Dark Forest Stratum

I look forward to your next use.