Chapter 272 Part 1
《Your friend has sent you a message.》
Who is it?
It was Margrid.
『I have some in stock! We’re also trying to stock up on a lot of things, so we’ll buy anything! 』
Yup.
Regardless of how you read into the context, that’s probably how a merchant should be. [1.TN Note: Not entirely clear but this appears to be a commentary on capitalism?]
Although Margrid is supposed to be a Lapidary, a jeweler.
Well, every production job is fundamentally a merchant, so there’s no use overthinking it.
It is convenient in a lot of ways.
I don’t forget to collect the magic stones produced by the Chintamoni.
As expected, my MP bar is completely refreshed today.
Well, it would be a problem if it wasn’t but.
Then.
Let’s immediately summon Bunraku alone and prepare breakfast.
What’s our lineup?
The usual is fine.
I summon Volff, Zangetsu, Helix, and Keimei first.
Bunraku will be replaced later.
《Summon Monster『Bunraku』Level Up! 》
《Please add 1 point to a desired stat》
Bunraku leveled up when the food was finished.
Right from the morning today is a good day.
Bunraku’s DEX has already risen.
I put the other point in AGI.
Bunraku Metal Skin Lv5 → Lv6 (↑ 1)
DEX 31 (↑ 1)
AGI 13 (↑ 1)
INT 22
STR 14
VIT 14
SPI 14
Skills:
Two-handed Spear Bow Cooking Magic Resistance [slight] Self-Repair [small]
Nice.
I operate the virtual window while eating.
How far will Bunraku’s dexterity go?
I don’t know the limit.
After eating and cleaning up, I recalled Bunraku.
I summoned Couturier.
From within the instant portal I can see a flock of Centaurs.
Please wait just a bit more.
I’ll hunt you when I’ve finished my strengthening spells.
Just you wait.
The time is 6:40 am.
Let’s jump right into it.
Things are still going well.
That said, the only thing you can get off Centaurs is Obsidian by disassembling their weapons.
It’s better than nothing.
Best of all, they’re easy to hunt.
We’re definitely getting stronger, aren’t we?
Is it safe?
If we can afford to, I want to do a test.
That’s right.
The Lion Sage’s Kukri.
How’s【Throw Object】work?
《【Throw Object】Level Up! 》
《【Mental Strengthening】Level Up! 》
《You may learn the following Support Skill: 【Charm Resistance】》
The opponents I was hunting were Fighting Bulls and Centaurs.
If you play around throwing a Kukri then of course【Throw Object】will level up.
I can obtain【Charm Resistance】now?
It’s clear what caused it.
It’s reasonable to think that it’s because【Mental Strengthening】levelled up.
Or there might be some kind of other conditions to unlock it, but.
Darn.
If it had been available a bit earlier, it might have been a little easier to go against the Lamia.
Should I get it?
It requires 9 bonus points, which is a little expensive.
Let’s get it.
And immediately activate.
Let’s assume it’ll be handy in the future.
So, how’s the Kukri?
While I can throw it right away and make a preemptive strike, it’s effective range is short.
Certainly it has fair range.
But it often misses.
And hitting doesn’t guarantee effectiveness.
Well, that’s natural.
What’s the hit rate?
Somewhere around half.
But that’s enough.
If I think of it that my number of attacks has increased by one, I’m grateful even just for that.
I mean, immediately after acquiring and activating【Throw Object】, perfect hit rate would also be strange
And I’m horseback
Isn’t hitting half pretty good?
Well, when it misses it’s a bit of a hassle to pick up the Kukri, but.
And, the paralysis.
I hit the Fighting Bulls and Centaurs several times and they only got paralyzed once.
Well, if I just think of it as a bonus, I think it’s handy.
And the damage is good too.
I won’t let any of the flaws stop me.
Let’s change opponents.
Even if I stick around here for a while it won’t do me any good.
I already have enough Fighting Bull meat.
I’ll change my hunting grounds to the W2 map.
Of course, we’ll continue to hunt actively while moving.
Level up Keimei.
And the Kukri’s test.
All that’s changed is that the enemy is the Raptor.
We’re in good shape.
I hope he levels up by the time we arrive at the Wind Spirit Village.
《【Space Time Magic】Level Up! 》
《【Horsemanship】Level Up! 》
《【Throw Object】Level Up! 》
After hunting some number of raptors【Throw Object】levelled up.
For skills that you just learned, growth is fast as expected.
I’m happy to level up【Space Time Magic】and【Horsemanship】though.
《【Disassembly】Level Up! 》
After collecting Ancient Stones from the Raptor’s corpses,【Disassembly】also leveled up.
Cool.
For some reason the good things just keep coming today!
The monster’s we’re dealing with are, frankly, easy to hunt.
It’s hard to stay alert.
Ancient Stones can be obtained from Raptors, and Crystal Balls can be obtained from Float Eyes.
Can it really be this easy?
There’s no way.
You never know when you might get killed.
The time is 9:10 am.
It’s the Wind Spirit Village.
I get the feeling that the village expanded again.
The same goes for the field.
How far is it gonna spread?
There are many players entering and exiting the village.
I can see a lot of NPCs too.
Actually the village gatekeeper is an NPC.
Well, the village expansion seems to be going well, doesn’t it.
「Hey, Welcome!」
「Oh? You’re here?」
Rick and Margrid were in the usual place.
Rick responds silently with a nod.
Helga and Len-Len were also around.
It seems like they were in the middle of consultation.
「Hi. Was I interrupting?」
「You’re good. Just organizing the goods to bring to Remut.」
「Remut?」
「Yeah. We’re planning to gather various goods from all over and trade them there.」
I move my gaze from Margrid over towards Rick.
With a small smile Rick gave an answer.
「Fiona is going to the W3 map. Replenishing stock. The plan is for her to get crystals, skins, meats, etc. for us」
「Oh」
「Of course, the items Keith brought in are the highlights」
「You’re too kind」
In other words, are you also expecting of me now?
Well, there are a few things.
The Lion Sage’s Needles and the Lion Sage’s Claws.
I have leftovers.
As expected, I won’t give up the Rampage Horse Cordovan.
Besides that I guess there’s the ore.
What should I do with that?
I’m told that all of the leather craftsmen are out at the moment.
Apparently at W3 they’re all working admirably to stock up.
How could this be!
I wanted to ask about getting the cordovan processed.
「I bet you want this first right? Right?」
Margrid took out necklaces.
There are three, but I don’t need three.
I understand that the size is different but.
And the Collar of Torture parts.
Originally it was a Prison Guard’s Bracelet.
There seems to be a fair inventory of those.
I’d bet they’ll be brought to Remut for sale.
I want a few more.
Apparently, the Summon Monsters under my control, especially the beasts, grow in size as they level up.
「Thank you very much. I’ll take these」
I decided to sell the Lion Sage’s Needles and Lion Sage’s Claws, keeping two each.
I’ll also sell Hyper Elephant’s Tusks, Libyan Glass, and Crystal Balls.
And the bones dropped from the Bald Dinosaurs.
I also let go of some of Evil God’s Eyes.
I don’t sell the ore, only the heavy Crude Iron.
「It’s a mysterious item again. Almost jewel-like.」
「I saw the Evil God’s Eyes at my master’s place in Remut!」
「Helga?」
Margrid and Helga have rushed into rapid fire conversation.
Oh no.
I can’t intercept.
From what I could make out I somehow learned that apparently it can be made into an item that can semi-permanently use spells.
However, it seems that it’s not possible with just a Lapidary and an Alchemist together.
It seems best for them to ask their respective masters.
That’s right.
I have work for Helga too.
I have to get my equipment repaired, right?
Among my summoned monsters, I swap through the ones who need their equipment repaired for one after another.
Even Telomeres and Abyss, who aren’t good with sunlight, are no exception.
I summoned them in the building.
「This girl’s amazing! Is she good on equipment?」
It was Len-Len, who had recommended the Heavenly Zebra Clothes.
Equipment?
Oh, Modulus the Arachne?
Sure, I wanted a necklace for Modulus, but I didn’t think about armor.
That would be convenient, right?
Modulus’ chest is properly hidden.
It’s a mystery why, but nonetheless it’s hidden.
But I’m sure it’s better to have clothes.
I won’t have to worry about her chest growing.
「Ah, I’ll buy it」
It’s a prompt decision.
Len-Len seems like she would make a good clerk even in real life.
Giving recommendations and things.
I equipped Modulus with a Necklace with Topaz, two Tsavorites, and two Iolites.
And Zebra Clothes.
That’ll be enough.
「Anyways, are you participating in the fighting tournament?」
「I’m not planning to」
「Really? But even if you don’t feel like it, I feel like the people around you won’t let you be. Is that okay?」
「Eh?」
Margrid looks at the village square.
There are two matches.
It seems that there are some players who are looking at me instead of watching.
What’s that?
「What do you mean?」
「Didn’t you see the contents of the system info?」
Umm.
I haven’t.
I haven’t seen it.
「You haven’t seen it, right?」
「Right」
I’ll give a straightforward surrender.
What’s in it?
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