Chapter 43

Outside the garden.

As I was adjusting the Wood Golem, Hestia walked over with quick steps.

"Hey, can I talk to you for a moment?"

"What's up?"

"There's something I need to talk to you about. The Armed City. You came here the other day, right?"

"Oh, yeah, that's right."

I had almost forgotten the name of the city because the image of the bald head was so strong.

"I forgot to tell you, so I want to tell you now."

"Thanks, Teacher Hestia."

To be honest, I didn't know the place, so this information was helpful.

"Sure, consider it rent."

With that, Hestia took out a large map from her pocket.

"Is this the same map you gave me? How many do you have?"

"Plenty. I used to tear them up a lot when I was a dragon, so I have a lot of spares."

As she spoke, Hestia pointed to a spot far south of the Magic Forest on the map. There were several houses drawn, surrounded by a circular wall.

"This is the Armed City. A city-state built on a plain. It's surrounded by the land of the Black Dragon King, the werewolves of the forest, and the homes of ogres, goblins, and orcs. And there are quite a few monsters too."

Whoa, it's surrounded by too many other races.

"Why did they build a city in such a place?"

"There's a dungeon in the center of the city that produces magic power. The industry is to arm yourself and dive in to make money."

"That's a pretty rough industry."

"But it's efficient. It doesn't dry up. Other races also earn magic power there."

I see. So, that dungeon is a kind of magic power spot.

"It's not as concentrated and powerful as the land here, but it's still useful, which is why the city was built. The surrounding races are mostly rough, but there are a lot of armed humans. So, it's a city for roughnecks and those who like physical labor."

Ah, I see. It doesn't seem like a place for me.

It looks dangerous, and I'm not that into physical labor.

"Since there's a magic power spot there, it's not really a place for you. But if you go, I think you could make a lot of money."

"Is that so? But even if I had more money, I wouldn't know what to do with it."

After all, that witch keeps giving me money whenever she can.

The last time, she brought money saying it was for a favor. When I gave her an apple in return, she said she would bring more money.

Because of this, silver coin bags are piled up in my house.

"By the way, the second floor was overflowing with silver coin bags, wasn't it?"

"Yeah, that's right."

I don't know where they make the currency, but the economy is getting stuck in my house.

So, I've been giving some to the werewolves to spend,

"We, we can't accept any more! It's too much for us to take as payment! We are too honored to accept it!"

They refuse large amounts of money.

I could have forced it on them, but they looked like they were about to cry, so I didn't.

"I think it's fine to give them away since they bring a lot of food and tools."

Werewolves are straightforward, for better or worse.

Thanks to this, the silver coins I keep for emergencies are just sitting there.

"Most people would buy weapons, armor, or magical tools... But you don't use those, do you?"

"Even if I bought them, I wouldn't have a chance to use them."

With the Wood Golem, I don't need to wield weapons. And with the Wood Armor, I don't need armor.

The convenience of using magic power is too much.

"No, that's only because it's you."

Well, anyway, I can only hoard money, but do you need money, Hestia?

"It's not necessary for my survival. But if I had it, I could buy materials for my staff."

Ah, right.

It costs money to make a staff.

"Then, let me know when you need it. I'll give it to you."

When I said this lightly, Hestia looked surprised.

"Are you sure? A good staff material is expensive. My bones are good, but the materials to match them are costly."

"I said I have no use for it."

It's more economical to give it to someone who can use it.

"Right. Then, I'll take it and buy it next time. ...Thank you."

Hestia scratched her cheek and said,

"I'll thank you by making the staff."

"Alright. I want the best one you can make."

And that's how I found a new way to invest my money.