Chapter 36

To get an estimate from the shop in the second town, Jupini, I need to meet the NPC foreman, but I have to battle the boss mob, Blade Lizard, along the way.

Honestly, it’s a hassle. But there is someone who might be willing to help with the strategy.

"Miwa, actually, I want to go to the second town. Can you help me with the strategy?"

I brought it up during dinner. Tonight’s dinner is Miwa’s favorite, meat spaghetti, which also happens to be easy to make. I’ll keep that reason a secret, though.

"Brother! You finally decided to tackle the strategy! Of course, I’ll help! Let’s have an adventurous summer!"

"No, no, don’t say it like that. Rather, do you even know what ‘aventure’ means?"

‘Aventure’ in French means adventure. It’s not entirely wrong, but strictly speaking, it can also mean a romantic adventure or a fling.

"I have to go to the second town for a quest."

"It’s rare for you to take a quest. Around there, it could be something like ‘Fairy Glow Collection’ or ‘Investigation of the Mildandy Road,’ or maybe the guild-related quest ‘Request to Defeat Mustil Dain’?"

"No, it’s ‘Shop Estimate’ where the NPC is the foreman."

"That’s a quest I’ve never heard of. How did you get it?"

"Um, well, you see..."

I wonder if I should say it. Honestly, it’s a business opportunity, and I want to secretly buy up more fields, so I’d rather keep it a secret.

Alright, I’ll be vague. Yes, being vague should be fine.

"...I became a landlord."

"How do you become a landlord?"

Nope, that didn’t work. My cute little sister tilts her head adorably. If a natural beauty like her did this, everyone would fall for her instantly. But this girl is a hardcore gamer, and she’s probably thinking about the possibilities of becoming a landlord right now. She’s the type who researches all the flags to become a landlord.

"I... bought some land."

"Land? Where? I’ve never heard of it."

"I think you know. It’s from your story."

I put down the fork I was holding and rested my chin in my hand, thinking. I watched her silently during this time.

"Could it be... Ahhh!!"

"Did you figure it out?"

"The fields in the South District! You bought them without the seeds? I haven’t even found them yet."

"No, I bought them because I have the seeds."

"Really... where did you get the seeds?"

"Normally, like this, *snap*..."

Yes, like this, it sparkles. When you use the skill, you see.

Well, if you understood that, it’s pretty impressive.

"...Did you find the sense to create seeds?"

It seems you understand. What is it, some kind of telepathy between siblings?

"Don’t go around telling people or posting the information on the bulletin board."

"I won’t, I won’t!"

"Then I’ll tell you."

"Thanks, Brother."

What a mercenary little sister. Really.

"I use the Alchemy Sense skill to create them."

"Huh... do you learn such a skill by leveling up Alchemy Sense?"

"No, it’s a lower-level material conversion. For plant items, the lowest level is seeds, and above that are the plants."

"So... you made them from herbs. That means..."

"Right, I bought the raw materials for Hi-Potions and MP Potions, cultivated them, used Alchemy Sense to increase the seeds, and planted them all over the fields. Then I used Mix Sense to create potions and sell them."

"Wow, Brother! You can make Hi-Potions and MP Potions!?"

"What’s the big deal? Why are you so surprised?"

"How can you not be surprised! It’s obvious that player-made items have higher effects. They’re more expensive than NPC potions. When you consider hunting efficiency, high-efficiency potions are necessary!"

I usually hunt solo, so I either take them down before taking damage or die when they get close. Most people, except for Taku and the others, haven’t experienced this kind of hunting.

"Right now, I’m cultivating the raw materials for Hi-Potions and MP Potions. In the meantime, I’m making money by selling Blue Potions."

"If you can make Blue Potions, your Mix Sense must be pretty high. Recently, high-grade Blue Potions have been circulating, which are perfect for backline classes with low HP."

High-grade Blue Potions? After the mysterious Blue Potion seller, now high-grade ones?

"I don’t know about high-grade Blue Potions, but since the raw materials are cheap, I’ve been buying them and selling them on consignment. Now that I have the fields, I plan to switch to Hi-Potions."

"Brother! I’ll set up the best team! I’ll talk to everyone tomorrow, so let’s go after tomorrow! Let’s go hunting Blade Lizard together after tomorrow!"

"O-Okay. I’ll also prepare my equipment and everything. It would be a big help if you could do that."

Somehow, she agreed to help. It’s good, but I’m a bit worried about how enthusiastic Miwa is.

"Tomorrow, I’ll prepare and everything. Any time is fine, so let me know when it’s convenient for you."

"Leave it to me! We’ll provide a safe and secure journey!"

No, I also want to level up my bow, so let me help too.

"Um, got it!"

I’m getting really worried. I feel like I’ll be a huge burden to the party members. Maybe I should give them some items as a gesture of goodwill, an apology, and as a reward for the boss mob strategy and escort, as well as to promote the shop.