Dungeon Designer: Bringing Smiles to the World!

A few days later, in a secluded alley in Leman City.

A small shop with only a small sign hanging up quietly opened for business.

All the people around knew was that the owner of the shop was a black-haired, black-eyed outsider who was quite generous with his money.

What's unusual is the "products" sold in this shop—information and guides, all related to dungeons.

For some reason, news of the shop's existence began to circulate among a small circle of adventurers.

It was as if an invisible hand was pushing things along from behind.

Hmm, maybe it's a ghost created by a lich, or perhaps a human enslaved by it?

……

"Oh dear... this weather is absolutely unbearable."

Walking down the streets of Leman City, the blonde magician Elisa was in a very good mood.

Especially with a heavy bag of gold coins in hand, this was the reward the [Ember Squad] had recently obtained after clearing a level 2 dungeon.

Seeing this, swordsman Joel kindly reminded him, "Showing off a large sum of money on the street isn't a good habit."

"If you have money and don't show it off, isn't that the same as not having any at all?"

Elisa spoke with righteous indignation, and surprisingly, there was a certain truth to it.

"Don't lead Grace astray," Joel sighed, glancing at Grace beside Elisa who was about to take out her wallet. "Don't forget the important matter."

"Okay, okay, I know."

Elisa obediently put the money bag back under her wide robe and looked up at the alley that came into view.

"Speaking of which, someone is offering a guide to the dungeon. Is this really reliable? It sounds like a scam." Elisa muttered, of course, in a very soft voice.

Because there were quite a few adventurers standing at the entrance of the alley not far away, asking for directions. If these guys heard them, wouldn't that be the same as publicly mocking them?

She's nothing like some magician who likes to mock others.

"I've investigated, and many adventurer teams that come out of the store have increased their efficiency in conquering dungeons," Joel said as he led Alyssa and Grace to join the queue.

Oh, by the way, it's worth mentioning that the assassin, River, wasn't traveling with the three of them today; apparently, she went to take care of some business.

However, no one knows the specific details.

The group moved at a fairly fast pace; each adventurer team that entered the shop would only stay for about ten minutes before emerging with various expressions.

Soon, it was the turn of the three members of the [Ember Squad].

The shop's decor is quite peculiar, even arguably out of place in this medieval-style fantasy world.

Chinese style! Kid!

"Welcome! I'm the manager of this little shop. You can call me Roger."

Rogge's voice rang out in front of the three of them.

Elisa and Joel looked away and pulled Grace, who was still looking around, to sit down.

"Hello," Joel said, getting straight to the point. "We'd like to get some tips and strategies for the Dorne Dungeons."

Rogge naturally recognized the three people in front of him. These three were truly unlucky; they had been wiped out once in the Dorne Dungeon and once in the Taifa Dungeon, contributing a considerable amount of negative emotional energy to his efforts.

"I thought the three of you would be like the adventurers before us, wanting a guide to the [Taifa Dungeon]," Roger said casually.

Joel didn't reply, but Alyssa was impatient: "So where's the intelligence and strategy? Hurry up and show it to me! You're not bluffing, are you?"

"Don't rush, miss."

Roger crossed his hands and rested them on his chin.

"Please give us a brief introduction, the three of you. Our shop's guide is tailor-made for you."

With a skeptical attitude, Elisa reported the three people's professions and ranks, but that was all.

"That's not enough." Rogge shook his head. "I need to know your usual spellcasting and the types of prayers your priests in the party possess."

"impossible!"

Elisa blurted it out almost without thinking.

Spell construction is a secret to every mage, and even their closest teammates won't tell them everything, let alone this shop owner they've only just met.

"We can sign a contract, and our store can guarantee that we will never disclose your design."

Rogge smiled calmly and pointed to the scroll on the table that had been placed there long ago, engraved with the spell "Domain of Honesty".

【Honest Domain】, a 2nd-level spell that, when engraved on a scroll, ensures that both parties to a contract honestly abide by its terms.

Although it's only the second ring, the binding effect is very strong. Unless you're a titled expert, don't think you can easily break it.

Looking at the scroll, Elisa confirmed that it was indeed engraved with "The Realm of Honesty".

"That's something we could consider..."

Elisa muttered to herself, while Joel, standing to the side, started fanning the flames. After all, he was a swordsman, so it didn't matter whether he signed a contract or not.

"Don't you want to go back to the Dorne Dungeon for revenge? I heard that several adventurer teams with all members at the Silver rank have their eyes on it, planning to get the first clear."

The provocation worked; after some thought, Elisa agreed to sign the contract.

Before long, the contract was signed and the three of them paid a deposit.

Elisa then made Joel, who was watching the commotion, turn around and face the wall for a while with a dark expression. After that, she wrote down her spell construction on a piece of paper and handed it to Rogue.

Grace finally turned her gaze away from the shop's unique decor and wrote down the prayer she had learned.

Looking down, Roger nodded slightly and said, "It will take some time to tailor a strategy for the three of you. Please come and pick it up tomorrow."

"etc……"

Alyssa's eyes widened: "I just paid such a huge deposit! And you're just going to send us away like this? What if you run away tomorrow?"

"Isn't there a contract..."

Grace, standing to the side, spoke softly.

Rogge glanced at the sun outside the window and said calmly, "The strategy guide will take time to be customized. Now, let me tell you some information about that dungeon—no, perhaps I should say, the story."

Joel and Elisa weren't particularly interested in the dungeon story, but Grace immediately perked up her ears.

"I just saw that Miss Grace seems to possess a prayer called 'Tears of Farewell'."

Roger suddenly shifted the topic to the priestess: "Would you be willing to demonstrate your skills on the spot?"

This wasn't an unreasonable request, and Grace didn't think much of it before casting [Tears of Farewell] on Joel beside her.

"what……"

Rogge sighed, "Indeed, it is an ancient miracle from Kalim..."

"!"

Joel and Elisa were startled. They hadn't even told anyone about Grace's possession of "Farewell Tears," let alone provided any explanation of it.

Farewell Tears

Miracles imparted by Moen, the apostle of Archbishop Kalim

When facing imminent death, this is the only time one can escape.

This is a miracle created to give the dying enough time to say goodbye.

Tears are shed for the living, far more so than for the dead.

After obtaining the [Tears of Farewell], Elisa and Grace spent several days in the library of Leman City, but they couldn't find any information about "Karim" at all.

How come this shop manager in front of me can casually mention the origin of "tears of farewell"?

Doubts lingered in the minds of the three.

Roger smiled faintly: "That's history lost in the river of time..."