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Chapter 36: Shiranuemaru

 

A reward that would please me? I wonder what it is…

Well, I’d be happy to get something amazing!

「Nn? There is still more?」Kinu.

「This is a reward from Count Stedrius and the Recuria Adventurer’s Guild.

I thought I’d give you money but… this thing seemed like it would make you happier.

Count Stedrius and I pulled favors from most of our connections to purchase this. I hope you’ll like this.」

Saying that, Sparz pulled out a sword from his magic bag.

「Oh my goodness!! Are you serious!! Can I really have this!?」

「That’s a sudden change. This is the first time I’ve seen your child-like side. Well, I’m glad to see that you like it.」

「Thank you! I will use it with great care!」

I took the sword from Sparz and appraised it.

≪Shiranuemaru: Attack power 20, additional attribute damage is applied according to the attribute when the user’s mana is passed through. A sword crafted by a master craftsman of the Wano Kingdom, Second generation Kunimitsu.≫

「What the… this is one hell of a weapon!!」

「Oh? Aun, you have the appraisal skill?

This is a red-rarity long sword that falls into the category of the so-called magic katana.

There aren’t many people who use long swords, but judging from your attire, I thought you might be able to use a longsword.」

「I’ve only used it a few times when I was a kid, but… I’ll definitely master this blade!」

「Seeing how happy you are, it was worth the trouble of preparing it.

Well, it also means that we are counting on you to take care of Recuria from now on.」

「Of course! Oh, come to think of it, what about the appearance of the Plainevelt dungeon?」

「Regarding that matter, I have a secret request… It may surprise you, but please listen carefully.」

「Okay. Tell me what it’s about.」

「To tell you the truth, dungeons are, in fact, destructible.

You remember the stampede that happened the other day, right? The dungeon disappeared when Miralda’s S-rank party [Silver Sand Wind] destroyed the core.」

「I see. And what is your request?」

「Even if you conquer the dungeon, please don’t destroy the core…」

「What is the reason?」

「Dungeons can generate huge profits if properly managed.

In fact, in the past week, 4 parties have acquired blue-rarity arms and increased their strength. In addition, adventurers gather from various cities to actively conquer the dungeon.

When that happens, the nearby town will also benefit…」

「I guess so. When people gather, money circulates.」

「That’s right. So, the Green Plains is under Recuria’s jurisdiction.

It was also decided that Plainvelt’s Adventurer’s Guild branch would be under the direct control of Recuria. In the future, that dungeon will be indispensable not only for Recuria, but also for the development of the beastfolk village.

If the core is destroyed, this plan won’t work. So I ask you not to destroy it. This is a case that only parties with A-rank or above have been informed about. I honestly hope you will not reveal this to anyone else.」

This is the best outcome for us.

To be honest, I never thought things would go so well. I looked a little dumbfounded because of how smooth things were progressing, but Sparz seems to have taken it in a different way.

「I will do my utmost to ensure that the residents will not be in danger!

I understand your desire to protect the beastfolk. But… please…I ask for your understanding.」

「I understand… I’m indebted to you in many ways, Sparz.

I think it will be safe as long as a stampede doesn’t occur.

If you can quickly create an Adventurer’s Guild branch and deal with this situation, I will follow along with your intentions, Sparz.」

「Thank you! Don’t worry, the branch will be under construction soon!」

「That’s good. Right then, Kinu and I will go hunt in Morphia Forest for a while and then return to Plainvelt. Shinku, Drake, what about the two of you?」

「I want to do as many quests as possible.

I don’t want to be the only uncool member who is a C rank, and I still haven’t finished making up for the trouble I’ve caused.」

「I will continue accompanying Drake. He still needs someone to supervise him.」

「Understood. Then you two should continue doing quests in Recuria. Kinu and I will go back to Plainevelt after a little hunting.」

「We understand.」

After that, Kinu and I went hunting in the forest of Morphia to test out the feel of the sword… I was astonished by the sharpness of Shiranuemaru.

When I passed mana through the blade and swung it at a Big Scorpion, the hard exoskeleton was cut like a fruit. Kinu and I were both stunned and dumbfounded enough to be rammed by a Red Grizzly from behind.

The Red Grizzly had to say goodbye to its head with a single swing of the sword though…

I have obtained a truly amazing weapon.

After that, we returned to Foret Noir and reconstructed Foret Noir with Ars.

Our next goal is the clan competition that will be held in two months. We still have more than a month to spare.

Until then, let’s remodel the dungeon and do lot’s of quests so that everyone can level up as much as possible!

And then, six weeks passed.