" We can finally start! Hurry! Dig a hole and hide for the time being. Since we announced ourselves to the World, magical beasts will hunt for your body! I will explain everything when we’ll be safe. "

" Wait... S-sorry… I don't know how to do that... I can only absorb mana."

" It's the same thing! Just absorb the earth, it's just harder. "

Under the pressure, Argos somehow managed to dig a hole just about the right size. It was around 20 centimeter cube, barely enough to fit both of them. The absorbed dirt was converted into mana right away.

Pix grabbed Argos and gracefully flew down the hole.

" Ugh, you're pretty heavy for your size. "

" To make you carry me, I am such a failure... "

" No, no, no, don't say that! You'll be able to move by yourself eventually, but for the time being, let me take care of you! "

It was the first time that Argos blushed... Well, internally. He lived by himself for so many years ever since he was born. Being with Pix made him feel secure and important.

However, the pixie in question was looking somewhere else.

" Let me guess, you don't know how to convert mana into earth? "

" Sorry... "

" We are lucky that I am quite good with earth magic. "

As Pix casted her spell, fairy dust-like powder was blown towards the roof. The green particles glowed and changed into brown. Soon, the earth roof was materialized.

Without the sky, darkness was expected, but with Argos inside the shelter, the room was beautifully lit. Even without light, Pix can still see and Argos uses a certain skill to see since he does not possess any eyes.

" Good! We are safe now! I can answer your questions. "

The crystal has many questions, but one was especially urgent.

" What am I, exactly? "

" You are a crystal, the heart of a dungeon and also the creator of its monsters. Usually, it's hard to control a crystal, even for us dungeon pixies, who are often called dungeon masters. Actually, only a few knows about dungeon pixies. "

" Hard to control? Dungeon? "

" Yup! Crystals don't usually ask questions. The more powerful they are, the more developed their pride and ego are. They see themselves as Gods... This is too much, can we talk about funnier stuff? "

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" Yes, umm, how exactly do I start our dungeon? "

" Kya! You finally asked! Alright, I guess an underground dungeon is fine since we are already below surface. "

" I don't mind. "

" Now, enlarge this room, the largest you can. "

" Yes, Pix ! "

After about an hour, Argos couldn't absorb anymore. He was not even exhausted. Perplexed, he asked Pix about it thinking he did something wrong.

" It means that your storage is full. It will grow overtime, don't worry about it. Besides, you managed to absorb around three meters-cube of matter. It's not bad for a new crystal, really! Now that you have rocks and dirt inside of your storage, I will teach you a unique thing only crystals can do. [Matter Synthesis] and [Matter Memory]. This mean that when you absorb things, it converts into [Matter] and you memorize their constitution, then you can [Synthesize] these things by reconverting these [Matter] into something like dirt. Basically, you can absorb coal and convert it into gold if you already absorbed both at least once! "

" Sorry... But, I don't understand. "

" Then, try it for yourself! Synthesize some dirt! Release your mana and focus on the image of dirt. "

" Release? "

" Well, you know, the purple thing from before, remember the feeling? "

" Ah okay, I remember. "

After a short moment, a purple string slowly grew and went inside the confused pixie. Suddenly, her cheeks turned slightly red and she flew clumsily around the cramped room.

" Muu! Y-You got it wrong! I was talking about the mana only... Alright, because it happened I shall explain what you just did. It's called [Mana Transfer]. It does exactly what his name suggests. You t-thought about me, didn't you. "

" I see... How embarrassing... "

The room’s brightness turned down just a little bit, suggesting Argos's will to hide himself.

" How about you try that again? "

" [Mana Transfer]? "

" No, you idiot! The [Synthesis]! "

The room shone again, but this time, it was a beautiful purplish colored light. Out of thin air, little grains of dirt appeared. They fell down, glimmering like bright snow. It wasn't much, but it was still a success for both of them. Argos felt accomplished and Pix thought that luck was on her side.