Chapter 84

Ruba was asked to convert the [Water Dragon Silver] into ingots, but after handing over the silver as originally intended, he told her to go to sleep and left her house.

She had said she would rest and be in top form to forge swords, so she would probably go to sleep obediently.

The dwarf, who loves alcohol, the delicate and quiet boy, and the old man who looks like a former soldier with a straight back—three people of completely different types but with similar craftsman-like qualities. It's not something you come across easily, and I'm grateful for it, but I added the 'Sleep' spell to my list of things I want.

I want a way to make these people, who might end up staying up all night if I'm not careful, go to sleep forcibly without any trouble.

Well, I originally wanted to go to the guild's reference room and an old bookshop, but I ended up feeling that meeting people today was too much trouble, so I teleported to the temple and then immediately to the shop to start production.

I'll start making things I intend to put up for sale.

Various recovery potions, antidotes, and anti-paralysis potions. I've seen others selling antidotes and similar post-treatment medicines with a rating of 10, so I'll skip those.

Return Stones with a rating of 10 and 9.

The Return Stone is written as having exceptions, but it can be used in emergencies on the field or in a dungeon as long as the enemy's hostility is cut off. The more expensive drops you have, the more necessary it becomes. It's also for those who have an easy trip there but a troublesome trip back, so it should be worth the higher price...

The Teleport Stone competes with the temple that has a teleport gate, so I'll go and consult with them. I might get a complaint from Ekaterina. While thinking about such things, I bought light and dark attribute stones from the consignment and started processing them into Return Stones.

By the way, the shop has a consignment setting, and you can set the maximum number of items to buy and the purchase price. I'll set the consignment for attribute stones later. My shop's facilities are for 'selling,' so the consignment setting is just a bonus. Stores that buy materials have counters for 'buying,' and the 'selling' setting is a bonus. Some stores have both counters.

After some time, more dexterity rings were added to the consignment, so I bought the cheaper ones and upgraded them to +3. I threw them into the shop's storage to stock up for when I open, ready to sell. Of course, the storage for buying and selling is set up so that the shop staff can withdraw from it.

I made about ten boxed lunches.

They include meat, grains, vegetables, fish, eggs, and desserts, so they can eat according to the abilities they want to boost. Buy some tea too!

Two salted rice balls with sesame, grilled salmon, marinated eggs, green salad with radishes, spinach with sesame, fried chicken, and small chocolate pies that can be eaten in three bites.

Two grilled rice balls, beef-wrapped asparagus and carrots, pickles, tomatoes, fried sardines, tamagoyaki, and small loquat tarts.

Five of each type of boxed lunch, with the main attraction being the rice.

I can't afford to use more rice. I need to find Fuso soon. For that, I need a riding beast first.

I also prepared sandwiches and skewers that can be eaten while walking, as is common during adventures. I'll try to match the needs of the public when I open the shop...

Seeing Ruba's enthusiastic state, I realized that when they get absorbed, eating becomes secondary. But I think they'll eventually go back to the play of putting things they made up for sale.

Using the salt I got from Ruxa, my cooking level keeps rising, and it's a bit scary. No, it's not just the ingredients; it might be that my skills are easier to level up due to titles and such. I feel like my alchemy and synthesis skills are also easier to level up than before.

After that, while making jewelry to level up, I received an email.

From Galahad.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

"Hey! Sorry!"

"It's fine, what's up?"

In a room at the inn where we were supposed to meet. It seems he moved from the Labyrinth City to match my location.

"It's not working."

"It's the constipation."

Thump!

Camilla, who had inserted an unnecessary comment, hit Galahad with an elbow while still facing this way. It made a nice sound.

"Please ignore this guy."

Eagle also ignored Galahad, who was groaning.

"Is it the 'Fer Fars' Dew'?"

I asked, feeling a bit like I saw Leo's shadow in Galahad.

"Yeah, you remember well."

"Sure."

"I've tried nine times and failed. I think the drop rate is low."

"The deadline is coming up. I need to get it soon, but it looks like it will be a long haul. I want to increase the drop rate as much as possible."

"For your 'Verna's Blessing' title, right?"

"Sorry! I know I'm being presumptuous, but will you come with me?"

"Sure."

I answered the revived Galahad, who suddenly looked up and asked with enthusiasm.

"It's not just a level mismatch, but it's also dangerous. It's a bit uncomfortable to just follow another adventurer, but I'll protect you. So... it's fine?"

"Our levels will drop if we fight higher-level enemies, and our skills will be empty, right?"

"Are you sure?"

"You might die instantly. We're relying on the Homura title."

The three of them took turns pointing out the negative points.

"If a stranger said this, I would have refused, but you three are different, right? Physical close combat will be a hindrance, so I'll hold back, but I'll follow along and cast spells."

"Hehe, we're friends, right!"

"Thank you."

"Oh, I can be a lover too?"

The three of them smiled happily.

I wanted to say, "We're friends, right?" but it was embarrassing, and since I've only known them for a short time, I didn't know how they saw me, so I couldn't say it. I like them enough to be treated as a good luck charm for increasing rare drop rates, and I'm happy to be called a friend by Galahad.

I used to think people who easily say 'friend' were suspicious, but Galahad seems to have many friends and helps them equally. He's a good guy, I guess.

And Camilla, you're touching my chest again!

How serious are you?

Since it's my day off, I'll follow you wherever you go!

I was pumped up, but for now, we had a light party in the room.

It seems they had been in the dungeon for a long time, and Camilla, after enjoying a second bath in the next room, joined the party. It seemed like it had been a while since they had warm food and drinks. The residents' item pouches not stopping time is a significant inconvenience for eating in the dungeon.

Eagle, who had been warning Galahad about the dungeon, ended up drinking quite a bit.

I have hangover medicine, and as long as I don't get sleep-deprived, I'll be fine tomorrow! Galahad said, but I thought, if that's the case, why did Eagle warn him? Still, it was fun, and I was the only one sober.

I stayed in Galahad and Eagle's room for the night.

They had taken a double room, and since they had paid for four people, there was no worry about the inn saying anything. Camilla invited me to the next room, but I couldn't tell if it was a drunk joke or serious!

When Eagle pushed the completely out-of-it Galahad into bed, he seemed to fall asleep right away. Feeling guilty, I took over the bed and went to sleep.

I logged out for a break here.

I forgot to mention that my title had changed from 'Blessing' to 'Favor.' Oh well.

I drank some tea in real life, took a break, and logged back in.

It was too early to get up, so I lounged in bed for a while, enjoying the bliss. After releasing my pain, I felt that my pleasant sensations had also become more acute.

I got up when the sky started to lighten and quietly took a bath.

I was going to be in the dungeon for a while.

I checked the durability of my equipment.

I confirmed the level 10 potions.

I checked the food that was easy to eat while walking.

I confirmed the concealment array.

Well, it's time for an adventure.

I thought so, but

Galahad and the others were still out cold.

Eagle was the first to wake up and, while drinking tea, waited for the other two to wake up. He occasionally frowned due to a hangover but was a fair-skinned, cool-looking handsome man with white hair and blue eyes.

I usually ignore the faces of beautiful players, but I guess I'll keep doing that. Sorry, handsome.

While drinking, I listened to Eagle's story about the dungeon we would be exploring today.

Since I had only cleared up to the 10th floor, it would start from the 11th floor. We would go to the 40th floor, but since Galahad and the others had cleared up to the 25th floor once, they had a map and could take the shortest route if the dungeon didn't change. As Eagle explained, the two who had been like zombies came back to life.

Alright, let's go this time.

I thought so, but

At the temple where we were about to teleport, I met Ekaterina.

Despite wearing a mask, she spoke to me.

"Oh, what should I call you?" she asked.

"Rengard. How did you know?"

I asked Ekaterina, who was smiling.

"I have the 'Purifying Eyes' and the title 'Seer.' I'm good at finding hidden things."

She pointed to her eyes and explained her title and its effects.

"Can these eyes see through the concealment of this mask?"

It would be troublesome if there were others.

"I don't think there are many people with the power to see through this mask. I have both eyes as 'Purifying Eyes,' and my title and 'Favor of Fal' enhance the effect."

It seems there are none, so I feel a bit relieved. No room for mistakes.

After that, I told her that I was planning to open the shop in about two weeks, that I would be in the dungeon for a while, and that I intended to sell Teleport Stones, which might compete with the temple, and asked her to consider a reasonable price. I also gave her three boxes of Muniel.

This encounter was rather peaceful, wasn't it?

"Homura, what did you talk about with Ms. Ekaterina?"

"Explained my future plans and gave her three boxes of Muniel."

I answered Eagle's question.

By the way, this is party chat, so it can't be heard outside. I had shown the three the 'Ash White Flame Mask' in front of them before leaving the inn to cancel the recognition hindrance effect and told them to call me Rengard in front of others.

"Three boxes of Muniel, huh. I was more curious about the contents of the boxes, but did something happen with Ms. Ekaterina?"

"Nothing much. I just had a bad habit of avoiding trouble,