Chapter 8

After that, we didn't encounter any goblins and arrived at our destination.

We arrived at the edge of the wilderness area where bamboo was growing densely. It was what you might call a bamboo forest.

I took an axe out of the box.

"Then I'll start cutting the bamboo, so I'll leave the lookout on the wilderness side to the deputy squad leader. And please put the collected bamboo in the box. Number 1, I'll leave the lookout in the depths of the bamboo forest to you."

"That's fine... but what are you going to use the bamboo for?"

"What do you think? It's obviously to make your weapon."

"Wh-What? Bamboo? ... ... ! You mean a bamboo spear?! My weapon is a bamboo spear?!"

"Yeah, that's right."

"Captain! That's fraud! I thought my weapon would be something valuable like a precious metal or a monster's fang!"

That's rude. I didn't lie at all.

"Are you an idiot? We don't have the money to order such custom-made weapons. Bamboo is plentiful and easy to process. I can make it myself. Most importantly, it only costs as much as one axe. There's no better weapon for you right now."

After saying that, I started cutting the bamboo. Number 1 also reluctantly took up the lookout duty.

Cutting bamboo. Cutting bamboo. Cutting bamboo.

Cutting bamboo turned out to be more labor-intensive than I thought. It was thin but hard, and I needed to put in a lot of effort. I cut the bamboo at intervals of about 2 to 4 meters. I didn't make the lengths uniform for experimental purposes. I intended to make bamboo spears of various lengths to find the most powerful one. I was determined to create the ultimate bamboo spear.

We continued gathering bamboo, taking breaks and having lunch along the way.

On our way back after finishing work, we encountered three goblins near the gate. Furu and I went into the box, while Number 1 stayed behind. He was holding a bamboo spear, which he had made by shaving bamboo diagonally with a knife during the break.

"Will it really be okay?"

Furu asked worriedly.

I understand her concern. After all, it's just bamboo.

But...

"Well, it's better than nothing. And with the reach, it's much stronger than a clumsy knife... I think."

We would soon find out if the bamboo spear was usable.

As we watched Number 1 with a mix of anticipation and anxiety, he easily pierced a goblin's torso with one strike of the bamboo spear.

"Wow!"

"Ah! W-What happened?"

Furu seemed startled by my sudden exclamation.

I bowed my head in apology and explained.

"No, the bamboo spear works. It works really well."

Number 1 then dealt a powerful blow to another goblin with a sweeping strike.

However, he was hit in the leg by a goblin's attack. He could still fight, but he had enough mana.

I reset and started over. One point of mana was consumed, and Number 1 reappeared.

"Spear! I want a bamboo spear!"

Number 1 said excitedly. It was hard to believe he had been skeptical about the bamboo spear just a moment ago.

"Here, go ahead."

"Alright! I'm off to be a bamboo spear warrior!"

He took the bamboo spear from me and left the box with a strange but enthusiastic declaration.

He then proceeded to take down the remaining goblins with the bamboo spear.

We only reset once against the three goblins, setting a new record. This is crazy; maybe my era has begun.

When I checked my status after returning to the rental house, I had leveled up. This is insane; maybe my era has truly begun?!!

Status

Hibiki = Rumatol

Infinite Mage Lv 2

Battle Aura 0

Mana 104/110

Skills: Summon Clone (Max Summon Count 2)