A few days later.
I went to visit the haunted house.
The building itself is firm, even though it was built more than a hundred years ago.
In this world, probably because magical power dwells in everything, it may take time for it to rot.
The supports are made of solid stone and it has hardwood floors.
An intricate building made of stone and wood.
Moss and ivy are stuck to its outer walls.
However it's a beautiful thing.
I imagined it being a more terrible looking house.
"Well, Zanoba-san, Cliff-san, will we give up?"
Zanoba and Cliff stand a ways behind me.
Although I am an A-rank adventurer, I am self-conscious enough to not attempt this alone.
Therefore I asked Zanoba to lend me his strength, he is a man I can rely upon.
Zanoba can handle it even if a western doll waving a kitchen knife comes out.
Cliff also came along because he had the eyes of someone who wanted to help out his friends.
That said, he's a genius who can use advanced level Exorcism magic.
If the other party is a demon or evil spirit-based, he will certainly be helpful.
"It's a very good house. It looks a little cramped, but about this size... is this much considered reasonable?"
"Isn't this house too large to live in with only two people? If it was me, first I would buy a small house then save money. Then later, if it becomes too small, I would move."
The two opinions contrast.
I guess that means I'll take this as the middle ground.
"The price is low for a reason, now let's go."
"You are wise Shishō, more than anything."
Zanoba starts walking calmly while saying that.
He has a club in one hand.
It is a weapon that I prepared.
During subjugation requests being unarmed is bad, but this guy with his monstrous[4] strength seems to break all of his weapons.
So I gave him a club which I made with earth magic.
It's a free weapon to break.
Cliff is in the middle.
He's clutching his staff, which seems to be expensive, and looking around restlessly.
Even if the person himself intends to be cautious, I can only see it as being scared.
I act as the rear guard and prepare for an attack from behind.
It is important that the party protects Cliff who can use healing magic.
As for me, who's the most experienced, I'm in the back to also keep a close watch on everyone.
I walked over the broken stone pavement to arrive at the entrance.
There is a cracked wooden door.
One hinge is broken.
I better repair this later.
"I don't think that there's a risk of a trap, but please be careful."
"Yes, Shishō."
While watching with my foresight eye,
Zanoba grabbed the doorknob and just broke it.
No hesitation.
"Hey, don't break it so suddenly."
"Excuse me. The door was distorted and it wouldn't open. Renovation would have been necessary anyway."
Apparently, the door that looked safe upon first glance was somehow distorted.
"Is that so? But you should say something next time."
"Yes, Shishō."
Just the answer is fine, Zanoba.
Anyway, we entered the house.
We saw the lobby immediately.
There are stairs going up to the second floor directly in front of us and there are doors on our right and left.
There is a corridor leading to the back, near the side of the stairs.
Although it's viewed as a haunted house from the outside, the inside was bright.
The house's exposure to the sun is good. It is a good place.
Does a real estate agent regularly clean? There isn't much dust piling up.