Chapter 70

"Is it finished off now?"

He said, looking at the motionless Blue Lavender Adamant Turtle.

"Wait, in a novel I read long ago, there's a turtle that doesn't die from this. Be very careful."

"What kind of turtle is that?"

"Well, it's huge, and the protagonists enter its body and simultaneously destroy its head and heart—"

"No... I just got experience points..."

"Everyone got a lot of experience points."

"Enough to level up by about three levels each."

"How high-level a monster is it?"

"Well, there's only one Adamant Turtle, though."

While recovering my magic power with a potion, I observed the situation.

...There was no sign of movement.

After about ten minutes, a knight from the country moved to the front of the Blue Lavender Adamant Turtle, avoiding the Full Metal Turtle's attacks, and confirmed the situation.

"It's not moving at all! It seems to be dead!"

Woohoo!

The adventurers, knights, and villagers around us cheered.

"Wait, wait, we haven't finished cleaning up the Full Metal Turtle yet."

"To defeat that Adamant Turtle!"

"Truly, you are the people from another world!"

"Amazing... to encounter such a legendary event!"

Isn't that a bit exaggerated?

"Is the Adamant Turtle such a troublesome monster?"

"Technically, it's a dangerous creature that only lives deep in the mountains. It's called impossible to defeat due to its incredibly hard shell."

Ramusu explained.

At least, it's not an enemy of our level.

This time, it was more like a cheat.

"What if it came down to the village?"

"Generally, it's timid and eventually returns to the mountains... but the area remains dangerous for a long time, so it gets sealed off."

"So, this time, it was a quick resolution..."

"Yes! Thank you very much. We would like to request your continued help in defeating the Full Metal Turtle."

"...I should have brought Iku."

That's why we were given a strange potion to recover magic power.

By transferring magic power from the surrounding people who had plenty, we managed to finish the job.

By the time we had defeated all the Metal Turtle-type monsters that had occupied the village, it was already dark.

"Phew..."

We, who had defeated countless Metal Turtle-type monsters, were resting in a large tent set up for us.

Fortunately, we could use a nearby hot spring for free, so we could take our time.

"Seems like we made a good income, huh?"

"The reward is indeed generous."

I'm not sure how much value the Rikusu gold coins have, but I can tell it's a substantial amount.

Moreover, they said that once the area is rebuilt, our accommodation would be free, and they would provide nearby minerals.

For Shigeru, it's a pretty good deal.

With the materials from the Adamant Turtle and the Full Metal Turtle, we should be able to make some excellent equipment.

Currently, the knights and adventurers are working on removing the corpses.

However... even I couldn't transfer the Adamant Turtle, so we had to dismantle it on-site.

First, it was too heavy. It also seemed to have some kind of resistance, making it difficult to transfer the materials.

Thinking about it, it took a considerable amount of magic power to move the Metal Turtles with my ability.

So, after the break, I plan to use my transfer ability to break it down into smaller pieces.

"Can we use this to equip everyone?"

"Well, to make weapons from the Adamant Turtle, we're short on necessary materials. Moreover, the points required are astronomical."

Shigeru answered, looking troubled.

"We can't just sell it, can we?"

Earlier, some merchants came to discuss the distribution and purchase of the Adamant Turtle with the country's officials.

Half of it is supposed to be ours, but the country hired merchants to prevent us from being tricked by clever talk.

Negotiations will be handled by Hagisawa, who is in charge of business matters.

"Just a while ago, when I suggested converting the materials into points using the expansion ability, they rejected it with a fierce expression."

"Last time, when I mentioned converting the Metal Turtle's shell, they were surprised and said it was a waste."

"That's right. Even if they can't process it, it still has value as a shield or armor... a protector."

We also use a method of processing without converting to points.

According to this theory, I will have to transfer strange materials to break down the shell.

"Selling it would bring in an astronomical amount of money, apparently a mountain of treasure."

"But if it can't be processed, it seems no different from the Metal Turtle's shell..."

"The effects are also upgraded. It apparently repels magic that affects Metal Turtles."

Hmm... I remember the Metal Turtle sword couldn't repel Oono's curse.

This must cover that as well.

If there's such a versatile material, everyone would jump at it.

"The downside is that even a fragment is incredibly heavy."

I pointed to a fragment of the Adamant Turtle's shell that I had cut out as a test.

Incidentally, it had fallen into the ground.

In size, it was about as thin as a metal sheet, but it weighed over 20 kilograms, an astonishing weight.

It was heavy enough to be used in a shot put.

Even though it was just a thin slice.

The iron plate I used to cut it with was dented and rendered useless.

"The plan is to make it as thin as possible and use it as a protector. It will be Shigeru's job for a while."

"Ugh..."

"However, if it's too thin, the magic resistance will be weaker."

"It's a good material, but it's incredibly difficult to use."

Hagisawa and I nodded in agreement.

"Gauu"

Kumako started doing strength training with the Adamant Turtle's shell fragment, as if it were weightlifting.

Incidentally, Kumako also achieved ability expansion.

It was a thick fur coat, an expansion ability that increased defense.

With that, people with magic recovery abilities were summoned, and I was busy dismantling the Adamant Turtle's corpse for a while.

"Finally finished."

After about a week of daily work dismantling the Adamant Turtle and Full Metal Turtle, I finally returned to Shigeru's workshop.

Shigeru and the others had returned to the town near the castle for training a couple of days after the hunt.

Well, they could come back at night using transfer, so we weren't completely out of touch.

But it was busy, and we didn't have much time to talk.

"Welcome back, Shigeru."

"Hey."

Shigeru was in the middle of enhancing weapons in the workshop.

Apparently, he was receiving materials, points, and money from adventurers to enhance their weapons.

"It's quite expensive, but at least customers are coming, so it's helpful."

"The same for me. I'm still collecting materials, so I'm working with what the customers bring."

It's bustling.

I offered to help and read the request forms Shigeru had written.

"There are a lot of requests for enhancement and enchantment."

"There are few shops, so they're reluctantly coming even though it's expensive."

"Wow..."

Still, the customers who received their items were looking at them with surprised expressions.

They were smiling, seemingly pleased.

Perhaps they thought the high price was worth the quality work?

"So, how's Hagisawa doing?"

"Ah, the materials from the Adamant Turtle and Full Metal Turtle are being transported to the castle's warehouse."

"Gauu"

Kumako is using a mace made from the Full Metal Turtle's shell.

Maybe I should think about having Hagisawa make a punching bag later?

"We can order more if needed."

"Wow..."

"Also, if Shigeru decides it's not needed, the country will buy it at a high price."