Chapter 93

Naga, Tiga, and Leus returned from their two-day, one-night trip to the Milliera Mine Dungeon after reaching the 10th floor without challenging the boss.

There was no need to rush, and they concluded it would be better to wait until everyone was together before taking on the boss. Leus also suggested that it would be better to get stronger before fighting the boss, rather than relying solely on Naga.

With Naga and Shimaou, they could probably manage by hiding behind Tiga's shield in the worst-case scenario, but that wouldn't be fun. Leus is straightforward about such things.

After returning from the mine, Tiga apparently went to talk with Ars. I haven't heard what they talked about. After that, Tiga led Naga, Leus, and Ars to gather materials in places like the Western Hill and the Green Swamp.

It was then that we discovered Naga had tamed two large rabbits with his new <Tame> skill.

Both rabbits are gray, but the one with a darker gray mouth and ears is Caro, and the one with a darker neck is Rott. I had heard from my brother that he was keeping them, but this was the first time I saw them directly.

However!!

These rabbits started eating my hundred-grass!

While I was gathering materials outside the town, before Naga and the others went to the Western Hill, they approached me while riding the rabbits... and the rabbits started munching on the hundred-grass I had gathered.

"Aaah!!"

"Sorry, Caro, Rott, no!"

The two rabbits finished off the pile of hundred-grass I had gathered.

They were making cute little sounds, but my hundred-grass...

Without even looking at the grass growing around, they bit the tips of my hundred-grass, shook them a bit to remove the dirt, and then ate them. The magic power accumulates in the narrow part between the grass and the roots... that must be why they find it delicious.

But I had worked hard to dig them up...

"Naga, don't you think you don't need these rabbits?"

"They're convenient for moving around. They don't need to be fed..."

"Well, Momo and the others don't need to be fed either. But it costs money to keep them at the guild because they're big."

Taking care of pets is your responsibility. Momo basically hunts her own food.

I didn't complain because Naga was paying the guild to keep them, but if they interfere with work, that's a different story. I'm also responsible for Shimaou, so I pay the keeping fees for him...

"I'll make sure to tell them..."

No, Naga, they're still munching without listening to you!

And... aren't these rabbits too big? They're the size that can carry a person... I've seen something like this in a certain game... surprisingly agile rabbits. Their claws aren't long, so they don't seem dangerous...

They don't mind wearing saddles, and I guess they plan to ride four people on them... but do they need a feeding break first?

"Please don't get any more, okay?"

"I'll get permission first."

You won't promise not to get more!

Tiga is pretending not to hear. He must have heard, right? Leus says, "Here," and starts digging up new hundred-grass for them... even though I want it, why is he giving it to them as food?

"Should I help you dig them up?"

Ars, looking confused, asked me if he should help.

Yes, I appreciate the offer, but if he helps, the rabbits will just eat them. I want them to leave this place quickly.

"No, it's okay... I'll gather more when I need them. Go ahead."

I sent a look to Naga, telling him to head to their destination quickly. I can't gather materials with those rabbits nearby. Momo has also started hunting and eating Yakokko, even though it's not feeding time.

"Sorry. We're going... I plan to teach them <Gathering> and <Disassembly>."

First, they plan to teach Ars <Gathering> and <Disassembly>. Tiga hasn't learned them yet, but I guess he will eventually. They plan to teach him the methods.

I mentioned that many adventurers don't learn these skills, but apparently, they are essential for our relationship. Since there was no opposition to Naga's suggestion, they decided to start learning.

I didn't intend to force them... I'm sorry about that.

At night, when the four returned, I offered to buy the materials they gathered at a fair price. We decided to make potions and medicines instead of exchanging money.

They plan to continue gathering and hunting in the nearby areas until my brother and Crow return. I warned them that the monsters in the Green Swamp might be dangerous, but when I checked with the Adventurer Guild, Leonis tilted his head and said there were no dangerous monsters there... Hmm, I'm sure there's something...

"I'll make potions and medicines for everyone."

"No."

I planned to make a lot, but Naga forbade me from working after 10 PM. He said he would tell my brother and Tiga to scold me if I broke the rule, so I had to stop early that day.

While Naga and the others were out, I spent my time on <Alchemy> and <Refining>, and reading books to gain knowledge.

Especially about magic... Since I have a high aptitude for magic and can use all attributes, I thought it would be good to learn about the different types of magic and their systems, so I researched elemental magic.

I looked it up in the library on the second floor of the Adventurer Guild, but there wasn't much information. I tried to get information from senior adventurers by buying them drinks, but Tiga scolded me for a child entering a bar... I look like a child, but in this world, it's okay to drink. Besides, I'm an adult inside... but I was firmly told it was not allowed.

I gave up and went to a place where female adventurers often stay to exchange information. They taught me carefully to prepare for the stampede, but it was hard to gather information about magic.

Three days later, my brother and Crow returned. Tiga reported on Ars's activities over the past few days, and we officially became a seven-person party. Ars was a bit confused, but there was no major opposition.

The six men went on a two-day, one-night trip to test their skills. I was invited, but since my brother and the others were back, my master must have returned too. I have a lot of questions, so I declined my brother's invitation.

Incidentally, they used Shimaou and the two rabbits for transportation, which worked well even for long distances, and they went to the Border Mountains. I'm grateful that Tiga scolded Leus when he suggested they needed another one for the seven of them. The pet problem seems quite serious.

My brother also said he couldn't interact with animals and didn't seriously try to stop Naga. He seems to like having Momo on his shoulder and often says, "Come on?" and puts Momo there.

The two rabbits and Shimaou can be kept at the Tamer Guild, but it's not free. Even though they are convenient for moving around, it's not good to get more...

Well, the pet problem is a future challenge. Momo has also grown since I found her... I need to think about it.

So, I saw the six of them off and waited at home for my master to return... but a guest arrived.