Chapter 38

When I thought about using my time effectively, I had intended to level up properly in the labyrinth. However, the bed wouldn’t let me go...

I want to go to the labyrinth properly too, you know? But, there’s nothing I can do. Ah, the sleepiness is calling me again. I have to go...

"Lord, please wake up already. It's already noon!!"

I can hear Luna’s voice from far away. Damn, I was just about to meet the Sandman... Well, I guess I have to get up. I must have been more tired than I thought yesterday, to sleep this much.

After all, a prolonged high-speed battle with an S-rank monster while using full-body enhancement is a bit too much for a 10-year-old body.

I’ll make today a day to finish up miscellaneous tasks and start delving into the labyrinth from tomorrow.

Before I delve into the labyrinth, I should ask for new weapons and maybe use them as a reward for my hard work. I should ask Gal to make weapons and armor using precious ores and the Horn Chimera. I might even use the Emperor Dinosaur materials.

By the way, I need to introduce Quinn to the others! I hope she hasn’t pouted from being in the subspace for so long...

"Come out, Quinn."

...Shake, shake!

"Sorry, sorry! I’ve been busy lately, so please forgive me!" *pet, pet*

Shake, shake!!

Quinn seems to be quite honest, for better or worse. She’s so easy to handle, which is a relief.

"Alright, I’m coming in, Quinn? ...!! A monster!? Lord, run!"

Since Quinn is currently on top of me, it might look like I’m being attacked from the outside.

"Luna, this is Quinn, my familiar. I’m sorry for not introducing her earlier."

"Quinn, you say? I’ve seen her in the monster encyclopedia. This monster is the Queen Genocide Bee, right?"

"You’ve been studying well, good job, Luna."

"Hehehehehe"

"Quinn, this lady is Luna, one of my important companions. Can you get along with her?"

Shake, shake!!

Quinn wobbles over to Luna and flies around her. She seems to like her.

"Quinn, there’s another lady named Yomi. She’s also an important companion, so please get along with her too."

Shake, shake!

Yeah, yeah. Quinn is such a good girl~. Well, I guess I have to get up and take care of things quickly!

When I go to the living room, lunch is already prepared. It seems Yomi made it today. Today’s lunch is white bread, a High Oak steak, and a hearty pot of vegetable stew. It’s quite a hearty meal, but it’s not bad.

"Good morning, Lord. Hehe, I made today’s lunch! What’s that creature?!"

"This is Quinn, my familiar. I’m sorry for not introducing her earlier. Can you get along with her?"

"C...cute..."

"Cute?"

"Super cute~~~~~!!! Oh, so cute~~~~~!!!"

She seems to like her. ...It feels a bit abnormal, though. Hey, Yomi! Stop petting Quinn!

"Still, I slept a lot today. I’m sorry for being late. It looks delicious, so I’ll wash my face and have lunch."

I rinse my mouth and wash my face with water magic. In this world, there’s something called life magic, which includes a cleaning spell. It’s a very convenient spell. I’m not good at this world’s magic, so I basically created my own. However, since Luna can use life magic, she taught me.

This world’s magic doesn’t seem to suit my body well. But, after practicing a few times and creating my own image, I made a cleaning spell, or rather, a purification spell.

"Let’s eat."

First, the pot. ...It’s delicious. The root vegetables, which must have been simmered for a long time, melt in your mouth, yet they haven’t fallen apart at all, which is a testament to Yomi’s cooking skills.

The steak is also perfectly cooked. The more you chew, the more the meat juices overflow, and the seasoning is just right. Especially this pepper... pepper?!

"This is pepper!! Where did you get this?!"

"Pepper? Oh, pepper. I saw it at the market this morning. It was a bit expensive, but I bought it. We had the reward money from the stampede, so it wasn’t a problem."

"I have to go buy more of this later! I’ll buy a lot!"

"Hehe, I thought you’d say that, so I already bought a lot."

As expected of Yomi. She really understands my preferences.

"Lord, what are you going to do today? ...Are you going to the labyrinth?"

Luna asks hesitantly, but I hope she can relax because I’m not going today.

"I’m not going to the labyrinth today. I’m planning to visit Gal. I want to have him make some good weapons and armor using the ores from Granzahl and the Horn Chimera, and maybe the Emperor Dinosaur materials! I also want to have him make some cloaks using the Stealth Bears we have left."

"You’re not going to the labyrinth today! Understood!"

"Speaking of Stealth Bears, Lord, the one we have at home is an evolved monster, right? I think it’s called an Assassin Bear."

"Of course, Lord! It’s hard to tell because the head is missing, but this pattern is definitely an Assassin Bear! Here it is!"

"Huh?"

When I compare it with the monster encyclopedia Luna showed me, it’s indeed written as an Assassin Bear. ...So the Stealth Bear I hunted as a child was actually an Assassin Bear. The recommended hunting rank is B to A.

"To think you’re using the fur of such a powerful monster as a rug! ...But, it’s a bit sad that the head is missing, isn’t it?"

Now that you mention it, it is. I blew it away with the railgun... I’ll try to hunt it cleanly next time.

"Well, I’ve had breakfast, so let’s get ready and go!"

"As you wish, Lord."

"Is Gal around~?"

"Wait a sec! ...Sorry for keeping you waiting. What’s up today?"

"I want you to make some weapons and armor."

"Hmm... You guys have gotten stronger since I last saw you."

"You can tell?"

"A little. Your current weapons and armor are probably not enough. I’d like to make you some, but unfortunately, I don’t have the right ores for your level. I have some materials from the stampede, but they’re not enough."

"Hehehe, Gal. Leave the materials to me. Is there a place where we can spread out?"

"There’s a warehouse in the back. Follow me. ...Is this place okay?"

"Yeah, it should be fine. First, I want you to use these materials as you see fit."

I casually take out the Horn Chimera and the Emperor Dinosaur, and even Gal is surprised. ...I didn’t know humans, or rather, dwarves, could open their mouths so wide. I hope his jaw isn’t dislocated.

"I thought you were capable, but you’re way beyond what I imagined... With these materials, we can make some really good stuff! Can I use as much as I want?!"

Gal’s face is practically twitching with excitement, ready to pounce on the materials.

Next, I take out three beautiful Stealth Bears.

"Hmm, Stealth Bears. You must have hunted them quite cleanly."

"I want you to make cloaks from these. Ones with stealth properties!"

"Got it. That shouldn’t be a problem. But, you must have something else, right? Don’t keep me waiting, show me!"

"Alright, alright. Next, I want you to use these ores."

I take out 10 kg of Adamantite and Mithril each. I could have taken out the Divine Silver too, but I wanted to make some silverware for myself, so I didn’t.

"Is this... Adamantite...?"

"Of course, Gal! This is Mithril. Do you think you can make weapons and armor for three people with this much?"

"Of course!!! The purity looks top-notch, and the quantity is more than enough! Can I really use this? If you change your mind now, I won’t give it back!"

"No, no, it’s fine."

I’m a bit intimidated by Gal’s intensity. He looks so happy. He’s even rubbing his cheek against the Adamantite.

"Can I keep the leftover ores? I’ll pay for them, so it’s fine!"

"Sure, I’ll give you the leftovers. And I’ll pay you properly. So, please make the best stuff! I plan to sell the leftover materials, so don’t try to steal them."

"Steal?"

"Yeah, don’t steal them."

"Of course not. But, I’ll use the best parts, okay?"

"Sure, I’ll leave it to you! How long will it take?"

"Hmm, let’s see. Five days should be enough. Should the weapons and armor be similar to what you had before?"

"Yuna, Yomi, if you have any preferences, let me know."

"Then, I’ll go first. A sword is fine. I’d like it to be about two sizes larger than before, and as hard as possible."

"Got it. What about you, miss?"

"Hehe, I’d like to keep my short swords. Four, including spares, and a blade length of about 30 cm. Can you add water and wind attributes?"

"No problem, understood. What about you?"

"I’m good, for now."

"Alright, got it. Hmm, the monster materials are fine, but we might be a bit short on ores."

That’s not good. I want you to make the best stuff.

"Alright, I’ll add 10 kg of Adamantite and Mithril."

"Wow! You understand! ...You must have more, right? Go ahead and show me."

"...Sigh. I can’t win against Gal. Here, 5 kg only."

I take out the Divine Silver from my storage. As soon as I do, Gal’s face changes completely and he freezes.

"Gal? Hey. ...No good. I have no choice."

I use water magic to splash water on his face to wake him up.

"Phew!! What are you doing! You almost killed me!"

"Gal, this."

"Right! This, you! One of the ores named after a god! This is Divine Silver, right?! Where did you get this! ...No, it doesn’t matter! Can I really use this?!"

"Y-Yeah?"

Gal’s intensity is even more overwhelming than before. His face is so close, it’s almost a kiss. That’s why Luna and Yomi are drawing their weapons. Gal, you need to back off or you’ll die.

"Sorry, I got a bit excited. I’ve got the materials! I’ll start making them right away, so come back in five days!"

"Right, we’re planning to delve into the labyrinth again to get stronger, so consider that when making the equipment. See you later!"

"Huh? What? Hey!"

Well, the equipment problem is solved. Tomorrow, I’ll finally challenge the labyrinth!

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