The fame of Queen Victoria's Shadow Puppets brought fame to the Narugami Puppet Workshop in Shibugami City. There were also interviews from newspapers and magazines, and orders for Narugami Puppet Workshop increased dramatically.

　However, this is not an order for a caregiver shadow puppet. As expected, the Queen's Shadow Puppet was known to be extremely expensive, and there were no customers who wanted the same thing.

　Instead, orders for shadow puppets for pets have increased.

　In addition to that, the "Wing Sheet" developed by Alisa also had a significant number of buyers in the month following its registration with the Magic Agency. It seems that it became the most successful magic that Alisa registered. Incidentally, a portion of the license fee is also distributed to the Grimms who register the "Wing" magic, which was the basis for the "Wing Sheet.

　I went to the Green Pavilion to report on this.

Oh my, Chika was here too.

　When I went to the workroom, Chika and Grim were talking, and it seemed that it was Chika's turn to take the B-level promotion exam.

I see. That Iron Dragon is back."

'Yes, I got a call from the Adventurers Guild this afternoon. I was getting advice from Dr. Grimm. If you have any advice, Alisa, I'd appreciate it."

I think it's a good idea to start with a series of "crash balls" to inflict damage. I think it would be better to first scatter "crash balls" in succession to inflict damage, and then approach the target to finish it off. But be careful of the tail attack.

　Chika nodded.

I guess you don't need my advice."

No, sir, please."

The only advice I have is to make sure to turn on the shock-absorbing clothing and activate the 'sensing zone' to increase the sensitivity of the D-particle sensors. With Chika's ability, I have no doubt that she will be able to defeat them."

Thank you."

　Chika thanked him happily. After leaving the Green Pavilion, Chika headed for the Raijin Dungeon in Tokyo. She stayed the night at a hotel near the dungeon and went to the Raijin Dungeon early the next morning.

　This time, the examiner was played by Wataru Kamijo. Chika changed her clothes and then started talking to Kamijo.

Is the examiner Kojo-san?"

　Chika confirms this and Kamijo smirks.

I'm not good enough. Perhaps you would have preferred Dr. Grimm?"

'That's not the case. I thought you were busy since you stopped coming to Narukami Dungeon altogether."

'Well, it's true that they were busy, but the Narukami dungeon had a couple of A-levels, so it was hard to get close to them.

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I felt like I had a responsibility."

　Chika tilted her head.

Was Kamijou-san the kind of person who cared about such things?"

　Hearing this, Jojo chuckles.

'But I've got a sensitive side to me.

　As Kamijo and Chika were talking, another examiner appeared. It was Masashi Ogata, a guild official.

I'm sorry. Am I late?"

No, it's not time yet.

Good. I am Ogata of the guild. Today I will be witnessing Mifune-san's B-grade promotion examination."

　Chika and her friends entered the dungeon. They did not encounter any serious demons in the first five layers and proceeded to defeat them with almost single blows. They also slayed a group of black hyenas and annihilated them all.

'Wait a minute, isn't it too much to jump into a pack of black hyenas with a single sword and annihilate them all?'

　Seeing Chika's fighting style, Ogata raised his voice. She was using an "auto-shield," so she had plenty of protection, but Ogata thought it was a phenomenal way to fight.

　Jojo cowered his shoulders.

Apparently, he was taught by Mr. Grimm and also by Master Mitsuhashi.

　Kamijo correctly guessed Chika's movements just by looking at her. He is indeed a veteran adventurer.

　Chika and the others went on and on, arriving at the volcano area on the eighth layer. The only way to proceed here was to put on heat-resistant clothing or fly through the air, but since Ogata could not fly, they discussed what to do.

We had no choice but to tie a rope to the D-particle wing and have him hold on to it and fly."

　Ogata gave me a disgusted look, but I gave up and nodded, saying it was no use.

　Chika produced a stretcher specially designed for D-particles from a storage pendant. This stretcher was ordered and made by the Adventurers' Guild of Shibusashi City.

'Please use this. It was made by the Adventurers' Guild of Shibupaper City."

As one would expect from a city with so many living wizards, Shibupaperu City is very progressive."

　This stretcher became popular in places where there are many life magic users, but apparently it did not spread here. The reason is that "Wing" is a magic that can be learned at magic level 8, so it can only be used by those who have trained in life magic to some extent.

　After flying through the scorching hell of the eighth layer, you will finally arrive at the ninth layer. After hunting a few shadow bears here, we camped in the middle boss's room on the tenth layer.

　Kamijo looks a little surprised when Chika brings out Kanna, a cat-human shadow puppet, and orders her to prepare the encampment. Ogata also looks envious. Since Queen Victoria's shadow puppet became famous, he has come to think that just seeing a large shadow puppet is great.

That shadow puppet of yours, Dr. Grimm?

　Jojo seemed to think it was made by a Grimm.

We made it ourselves with the help of Dr. Grimm."

　When Chika tells him that she and Arisa and the others made it together, Jojo looks like he wants it too.

Why don't you ask Dr. Grimm? Large shadow puppets are dangerous if misused, so he is not willing to spread the method of making them indiscriminately, but he will make them for people with good identities."

I'll ask him next time."

　Jojo seems to really want it.

　After spending the night in the middle boss room, Chika and her friends arrived at the fifteenth layer the next day. Even from near the entrance, they could see the Iron Dragon.

　Ogata's face twitches at the sight of the Iron Dragon.

Can you really defeat a monster like that?"

Don't worry," he said. Iron dragons are relatively easy to defeat.

　Chika replied with a wry smile.

　Ogata gave me a strange look. He seemed to think that there is such a thing as a dragon that is easy to defeat.

　Jojo turns to Chika.

Then let the promotion exams begin. Be on your guard.

We are not strong enough to let our guard down against dragons.

　With that said, Chika turned on her shock-absorbing clothes and activated the "sensing zone" before advancing toward the Iron Dragon.

　The Iron Dragon spotted Chika and came toward her, making the earth shake. Chika activated "Crash Ball" in succession and scattered D-particle vibration balls toward the Iron Dragon.

　Two of the shots hit the Iron Dragon, and a spatial vibration wave pierced its chest and waist. The pain caused the Iron Dragon to scream. The loud sound became a shock and shook Chika's body. And then, pain in her ears.

I'd love to have earplugs, but I can't fight with them on."

　In the fight against demons, information from the ears is important. Chika activates "Crash Ball II" and shoots a high-speed vibrating ball at the Iron Dragon's chest.

　The iron dragon noticed this and wagged its tail. With its tail, it bounced off the high-speed vibrating ball.

　Grim told me that he had once caught a dragon's tail with a shock-absorbing suit, but I knew that was no feat for a man of ordinary gall. I was horrified at the thought of the impact of a huge tail slamming into me.

　Chika activates "Flash Move" and moves to the shoulder of the Iron Dragon. There, she activates "Crash Sword" and slashes its neck with a spatial vibration blade. The Iron Dragon was furious and tried to knock Chika off with its hand while blood spurted out from its neck. The wound was shallow.

　Chika jumps off the shoulder of the Iron Dragon and lands with the 'airbag'. Looking up, she sees that the Iron Dragon is wobbling around with a lot of blood pouring out of its neck.

　Seeing her chance, Chika threw her body upward with the "Catapult" and slashed her neck once more with the spatial vibration blade of the "Crash Sword".

　This time it cut deeper, which was fatal to the iron dragon.