Chapter 90

Well, that's how the experience event for the newly renovated Dungeon by Viel came to an end.

I want to hear everyone's opinions who experienced it.

"I'm tired."

The first to speak was Plati.

"Wasn't the purpose of this renovation to check if new monsters that could provide useful materials would spawn in a more difficult dungeon?"

Indeed, that's correct.

"Yet, you made it so ridiculously vast and with such high elevation that just walking around is exhausting. It's not a situation where you can efficiently search for useful monsters!"

"In some areas, it was ridiculously hot or cold, which further drained our stamina."

Lamp Eye also seemed to agree with Plati.

Well, it's true that if we suddenly need a monster for meat or fur, it's inefficient to have to hunt near the very top.

Maybe it's a matter of underestimating nature.

Whether the dungeon is natural or not is a mystery in itself.

"Even so, to generate a large number of monsters, a certain amount of space is necessary. Moreover, the type of monsters that spawn is greatly influenced by the surrounding environment!"

Did you prepare various environments to ensure a wide variety of monsters would spawn?

"By dividing the dungeon into four main areas plus one, and making each area completely different, I aimed to create a diverse range of monsters! Even the Spring and Autumn areas have significant differences in humidity!"

Viel defended herself.

"So, how did the actual use of the monsters go?"

"I'll report."

Orcbo, representing the monster team, spoke up.

"First, the dozen or so Square Boars we caught at the first level. We plan to bleed them, butcher them, and cook them as usual to enjoy a delicious meal."

Hmm.

They're already familiar with this process.

"Next, the Lotus we encountered for the first time at the second level."

"Those rotating flying turtles?"

"The meat inside the shell was too pungent to be edible. However, the shell itself is hard and well-shaped, so we're experimenting with repurposing it. For plates or shields...!"

I see.

A shell shield sounds strong.

Maybe I'll join in the prototype testing later.

"At the third level... the Hyricon we met in the Summer area... This is a problem before we can even think about using them effectively!"

They followed us on their own.

Those wolf-type monsters, driven by their canine instincts, recognized me as their master and voluntarily accompanied us through the dungeon, eventually settling in the farm.

"How many followed us?"

"About eight. They are currently patrolling the farm on their own, claiming territory."

Well, that's fine, isn't it?

Our farm has become quite large recently. Wolves that eat rodents targeting our crops are, frankly, beneficial animals.

However, when raising livestock, we need to be careful they don't attack them.

We need to make sure they don't eat the Yoshamo.

"I'll welcome the Hyricons as new members of our farm. And what about the Ghost Mushrooms in the Autumn area?"

"That's the one that spreads spores that drive people mad. As expected, the main body also contains components harmful to the human body, making it inedible."

Plati reported.

Indeed, those mushrooms were too creepy to even consider eating.

But I still want to eat mushrooms.

I'm craving the crunchy texture of fungi. Maybe I can collaborate with Gara Rufa to grow some.

If I touch a tree with the 'Bearer of the Supreme,' it might produce shiitake or enoki mushrooms.

"Lastly, the Bearmon we met at the fifth level showed no signs of remaining in the dungeon."

"......"

"It seems they have ventured into the outside world. On a journey of training. To return to our lord one day, stronger...!"

...It's okay.

I'm sure I'll meet them again.

Well, let me give my overall impression as the farm owner.

"Indeed, the design is a bit too much like an attraction. Considering the purpose of obtaining new materials, it's inefficient."

"Master..."

Viel's voice sounded like she was about to cry.

She must have gotten carried away and had fun during the construction process.

She was probably excited to see how we would react to these mechanisms when we eventually clear the dungeon.

I can definitely empathize with the joy of creation, but getting too caught up in it led to deviating from the goal of creating an efficient hunting ground.

This needs to be corrected.

"However,"

"?"

"Dividing the dungeon into areas with different environments was interesting. It gave me new ideas."

The first level as a normal area, the second level as Spring, the third level as Summer, the fourth level as Autumn, and the fifth level as Winter.

For now, the main difference is the temperature, but temperature is the most basic aspect of the environment.

The crops that can be harvested might vary significantly depending on the average temperature throughout the year.

"I never thought about it before..."

"Yes?"

"Using the dungeon for farming is also a possibility."

There are crops suitable for the high-temperature Summer area and the low-temperature Winter area.

We'll need to think more specifically about what to grow.

"You did a good job, Viel."

I patted Viel on the head.

"Yay!"

Viel smiled, genuinely happy.