Chapter 21

Verna's blessing was an increase in compatibility with dark attributes and a correction to luck. I'm quite happy. It would be even more wonderful if I could also get a dexterity and strength correction.

From the first singing-like lines, the conditions to meet seem to be:

- The changed color of the moon

- A forest untouched by human hands

- Night

And from the lines, it seems that the blessing can be received when one is alone and has received both light and dark. The lines probably vary by profession, I guess. It would be troublesome for professions unrelated to attributes.

The invisible dance traces visible during gathering are probably mining points. When I tried to send a message, the reply was that it would take a long time due to encountering bears, so I was asked to return and get a guide.

Incidentally, I received messages like:

"Take it by force if necessary"

"Was she beautiful!?"

"How do you find the event?"

"I'm not at all jealous, okay!"

and so on.

They are good friends.

While registering the location on the map, I decided to gather a little bit at a time as I passed by, in case they disappeared due to a time limit.

From the first location I encountered, I cast a shadow and ran back, reformed the party, and cast shadows on everyone before moving.

The first logout plan will probably be changed.

"I feel bad for Leo."

"Well, I got the gathering."

"You did?!"

"I'll get mining eventually!"

We split into two groups for gathering and mining. It seems that the dance traces that seemed to have nothing were actually mining points. We decided to fight the bears rather than hide if they came, and arranged for Kikuhime to take the target if they came this way, and Shin to take the target if they went that way.

From the only sparkling gathering point, we got about ten 'Moon Chant Grass' and mixed in 'Fire Fruit,' 'Water Fruit,' and other fruits with attribute names. The Moon Chant Grass has leaves and stems close to black, and delicate white flowers that are almost transparent. The white flowers were sparkling in the moonlight.

If I take the roots, can I plant it in a pot...? It might look better in a cluster. I carefully gathered a few without cutting the roots.

It worked.

Feeling encouraged by the fact that I could gather it with the roots, I tried with the Fire Seed, but it failed. Why?

I thought I gathered the Fire Seed with the roots, but in the pouch, it only increased the normal gathered amount. After trying a few types, I succeeded with the Wind Fruit. Is this a compatibility issue or a blessing issue...?

"What are you doing?"

"I was thinking if I could make a potted plant."

"If you have an item pouch, cut flowers won't wither, right?"

"That's true, but it's more about the feeling. I actually managed to gather with the roots."

"Hmm, maybe you can cultivate it later?"

"I already cut everything!"

Yeah, I was taking my time gathering with the roots. But it's too early.

"If you can have a house, it would be good."

"From the atmosphere of this world, it seems like you can have one eventually."

"It will be expensive!"

"We need to start saving now."

Among the others, there were 'Night Dew Cotton' and 'Moonlight Spinning Grass' in the 'High-Quality Herbs.'

"From the names, these two seem to be materials for sewing?"

"Probably, I think."

"Want to exchange for herbs?"

"Considering the amount we can gather, wouldn't these be more valuable?"

"I'm not sure. It's the first time I've seen both."

"Let's check the prices when we sell to NPCs in town and ask for an exchange."

"Sure, I'll do the same!"

"If you're selling herbs to residents, can you sell them to me?"

"Same here!"

Incidentally, when I tried, 'Night Dew Cotton' and 'Moonlight Spinning Grass' could also be gathered with the roots. I secured two of each.

The mining group also seemed to have gathered new materials and returned to the riverbank with a satisfied look. There were no signs of monsters in the river, so we decided to camp by the river. We returned straight, so it was further north than where we had dinner.

"Let's set up the camp and rest. The shadow will wear off halfway, but can I cast it again?"

"Understood."

It wears off in about five minutes even if you do nothing, so it's just for peace of mind.

"Can we meet at 3 PM in real time?"

"Okay."

Initially, we planned to take turns on watch, but since we can't wake each other up after logging out, and it's impossible with a small group to deal with bears, we decided to trust the camp and everyone would sleep.

I don't want to wake up in the Fast temple.

I cast shadows on everyone and crawled into the tent.

After using the toilet and brewing tea, I am currently researching how to cook bear meat on my PC. It seems I can make butter by mixing.

In the real world, I don't really cook much because I hate cleaning up, even though I like making and eating food.

Hunter stew is missing miso. Without miso or soy sauce, a safe option would be wine or beer stew. I'll make a wine stew and grill the rest with the deer meat. I don't have the 'boil' skill, so I'll buy the recipe in town. This time, it will be grilled meat.

Just as I was thinking about saving money, I want something.

With these thoughts, I logged in at 3 PM.

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