Chapter 100

It was the 100th anniversary special edition.

As the time for dinner approached, Zangetsu returned and summoned Bunraku.

He had Bunraku prepare the meal for him.

Reina sat next to him.

"Hey! Long time no see!"

"Hello."

"You must have a lot to catch up on, but Keith, we need to prioritize your situation, Reina."

"I know, I know."

What is it?

Well, there's no doubt they have some request.

It's probably not just about the wood magic spell, Grow Plant.

"Can we ask you to sell us the items?"

"Of course."

I started taking out the items I planned to sell.

A large number of bones and skins from snow monkeys, black bear fur and paws, and a few snow leopard skins.

"There are quite a few of these."

Saki started silently checking the number of skins.

She's a leatherworker, so I guess it can't be helped.

"Then, these are the items I want to consult about."

I placed the fruits I had stripped from the kobolds at the edge of the table.

There were plum fruits, persimmon fruits, peach fruits, chestnut fruits, apricot fruits, cotton fruits, camellia fruits, and horse chestnut fruits.

"I saw the plum fruits on the bulletin board, but the others are new to me."

"Fiena, what do you think?"

"It probably means we should plant them."

That's right.

I guess that's what it means.

But can a spell make something grow in just a few years?

There must be limits.

"Have you used Grow Plant, Keith?"

"No, I haven't."

I could tell Saki sighed deeply.

I did learn wood magic early, but I've used other spells quite a bit.

"Do you know that Grow Plant is a spell that forces plants to grow?"

According to Saki, it's not a spell that can make things grow indefinitely.

It works in one-week increments.

For example, my wood magic skill level is 4.

In this case, I can make the same target grow for 4 weeks once a day.

But only once a day.

However, it can be stacked.

Saki's wood magic skill level is currently 3.

If I make a plant grow for 4 weeks on the same day, Saki can make it grow for 3 more weeks.

The more players with wood magic skills, the more they can promote growth.

That's amazing.

No, that's too much.

Isn't it a problem to force growth like that?

"Fiena, let's try planting the seeds, shall we?"

"If Keith is okay with it?"

"I'm fine with it."

"Really? Great, now we have four players who can use wood magic."

"Saki, two more will come tomorrow, so don't force them."

"I know. That's why I'm asking."

It's not a request.

Well, I'll help anyway.

"I'll help."

"Don't worry, I'm not making you do volunteer work. I'll adjust and provide materials and items."

Alright.

No complaints.

"Right. I need some wood, even scraps. And a bow if you have one."

"All the bows on display are made by me! You can take any of them!"

"No, I'd rather learn how to make one. I have woodworking tools."

"Oh, okay. Then, Reina, can you take Keith to the wood storage and help him?"

"Sure."

Lucky.

It will probably end up being a barter.

I can make a bow with woodworking, but I have no experience.

It's convenient to learn.

Dinner was ready.

Bunraku made meatballs from the thigh meat of a thunder mountain goat.

It was delicious.

But there was a bit too much.

We shared and finished it with Fiena and the others.

Peaches were served for dessert.

The seeds will probably be planted.

Satisfied.

By the way, Adel, how long are you going to hug Wolf?

While eating, she even fed Wolf.

You should stop, okay?

After dinner, the players started moving around.

Some were setting up tents in suitable places.

They were probably logging out.

Others were crawling out of the tents.

As for me, I was in the position of being asked about the progress so far.

I skipped the part about Lambda.

The topic naturally turned to event-related matters.

Monsters were appearing beyond the map boundaries.

Not only from the N1W1 map, but also from the adjacent N1W2 map.

There were also some movements on other maps.

However, it seemed that the information had not yet reached the adventurers' guild in Remto town.

The players' information network was abnormally fast, causing a time lag.

The adventurers' guild might start moving soon.

"Then, I'll show you the material storage!"

Reina stood up and urged me to follow.

As I was leaving, Fiena called out to me.

"Oh, I almost forgot, Keith, I have one more request."

"What is it?"

"It's about summoning magic and space-time magic. If you get any new spells, can you report it on the bulletin board?"

"Well, that's fine."

Yeah.

Actually, I can't get used to the atmosphere of the bulletin board.

Is something going on?

"I get inquiries from players making spell lists every day. It's a problem."

What's that?

Come to me directly!

But since they don't know where I am, they're probably following leads to Fiena.

I can't be a nuisance.

"I'm sorry for the trouble."

"It's okay."

Fiena waved her hand.

Doesn't it bother her?

I have the experience of not being bothered when there's a lot to do.

She immediately started talking with Saki.

Wolf was still being held by Adel.

She was petting him and he seemed to be enjoying it.

She's fallen for him.

Forget it, I'll leave her alone.

As the players started moving around after dinner, some were setting up tents in suitable places.

They were probably logging out.

Others were crawling out of the tents.

As for me, I was in the position of being asked about the progress so far.

I skipped the part about Lambda.

The topic naturally turned to event-related matters.

Monsters were appearing beyond the map boundaries.

Not only from the N1W1 map, but also from the adjacent N1W2 map.

There were also some movements on other maps.

However, it seemed that the information had not yet reached the adventurers' guild in Remto town.

The players' information network was abnormally fast, causing a time lag.

The adventurers' guild might start moving soon.

"Then, I'll show you the material storage!"

Reina stood up and urged me to follow.

As I was leaving, Fiena called out to me.

"Oh, I almost forgot, Keith, I have one more request."

"What is it?"

"It's about summoning magic and space-time magic. If you get any new spells, can you report it on the bulletin board?"

"Well, that's fine."

Yeah.

Actually, I can't get used to the atmosphere of the bulletin board.

Is something going on?

"I get inquiries from players making spell lists every day. It's a problem."

What's that?

Come to me directly!

But since they don't know where I am, they're probably following leads to Fiena.

I can't be a nuisance.

"I'm sorry for the trouble."

"It's okay."

Fiena waved her hand.

Doesn't it bother her?

I have the experience of not being bothered when there's a lot to do.

She immediately started talking with Saki.

Wolf was still being held by Adel.

She was petting him and he seemed to be enjoying it.

She's fallen for him.

Forget it, I'll leave her alone.

"This is the material storage! You can use any of the scrap wood or other materials!"

"There seems to be some good wood here."

"According to the lumberjack, it's scrap from pruning and test-cut logs!"

It's Yuzo, right?

He said it was a test, but these logs are quite thick.

Well, I'll ignore that.

I found a piece of wood about 2 meters long, suitable for a spear.

It's a linden tree.

This should work for a spear.

I also gathered some smaller pieces of linden for making hidden claws.

"Is birch wood okay?"

"It's fine."

"Do you have the tools?"

"Of course."

"Alright, let's make it together!"

"Is it easy?"

"It's hard with bamboo, but it's easier with wood! It just takes time!"

I can't use it right away.

That's no good.

No, I shouldn't rush.

I just need to focus on learning how to make a bow.

I don't need both Bunraku and Goki to use bows at the same time.

First, I'll concentrate on learning how to make a bow.

"Done!"

[Weapon Item: Bow] Linden Bow Quality C+ Rarity 3

AP±0 Damage±0 Weight 1 Durability 110 Range 45

A bow made from linden wood.

It is of standard size and relatively easy to handle.

[Custom]

Reinforced with bark and resin, increasing durability.

* In maintenance

The bow Reina made was surprisingly well-made.

By the way, the workshop was right next to the table where Fiena and the others were talking, a very free environment.

Reina is good at concentrating.

She can even join in conversations while working.

So, this is what I made.

[Weapon Item: Bow] Linden Bow Quality C Rarity 3

AP±0 Damage±0 Weight 1 Durability 100 Range 40

A bow made from linden wood.

It is of standard size and relatively easy to handle.

[Custom]

Reinforced with bark and resin, increasing durability.

* In maintenance

I lost.

She's a professional, so it can't be helped.

Plus, I relied mostly on my crafting skill.

"Wow! Not bad for your first try!"

"Really?"

"But if you're going to use it, this one might be better?"

She handed me a bow from the table.

[Weapon Item: Bow] Yew Bow Quality B- Rarity 3

AP±0 Damage±0 Weight 1 Durability 130 Range 55

A bow made from yew wood.

It is of standard size and relatively easy to handle.

[Custom]

Reinforced with bark and resin, increasing durability.

She's amazing.

I can probably use woodworking to make chairs.

Oh.

I should make one more.

I processed a long piece of linden into a cylindrical rod.

I made a joint at one end to attach a thunder mountain goat's horn.

I embedded obsidian at the other end.

I fixed it with glue and used the shaping spell to deform the obsidian as a substitute for a fastener.

Let's see how this turns out.

[Weapon Item: Spear] Thunder Mountain Goat Spear Quality C+ Rarity 4

AP+10 M·AP+3 Damage 3 Weight 3+ Durability 120

Paralysis [Slight] Lightning Attribute

A spear specialized for thrusting, using the horn of a thunder mountain goat.

It cannot cut.

It can slightly assist in magic casting.

It is a short spear, relatively light and easy to handle.

It has a lightning attribute and can paralyze the target with a slight chance.

Wow.

Isn't this good?

"How is it?"

"What is this, amazing!"

Reina exclaimed in surprise.

"I'm not a spear user. I'll give it to someone else."

"Of course, you should be paid! A craftsman should be rewarded according to the quality of their work!"

Oh.

I got scolded.

But I'm not a craftsman.

I'm a summoner.

"Mm, I want it normally!"

Mio immediately took an interest.

But take care of the skewers in your hand first!

"Mio, do you want it?"

"Of course!"

"Understood. Keith, can I pay for it?"

Fiena interrupted her conversation with Saki and offered me a price.

It's a huge amount.

I decided immediately.

Oh.

I spent too much time on woodworking.

I wanted to make hidden claws, but I'll have to do it later.

I also had ancient stones, but I have too much to do.

"Adel, can you let Wolf go soon?"

"Hey!"

"Adel, it's time to stop."

Irina tried to stop her, but she didn't seem to listen.

"I'm going with you!"

"Huh?"

Don't make it hard for Irina.

But wait.

If Adel and Irina join, it will be easier to fight a large number of Haunted Mists.

That's for sure.

"It's fine to go together, but is the timing okay?"

"I'm going!"

"Adel, two more hours is the limit, okay?"

"I'm still going!"

Spoiled kids are strong.

Irina seems to have given up.

This is the second time hunting at night in the W2 map.

Last time, it was quite a rough experience.

But we know the countermeasures, so it should be easier this time.

Moreover, our forces are well-prepared.

My formation prioritizes countermeasures against Haunted Mist swarms.

Wolf, Black Obsidian, Gene, and Goki.

Adel's formation is straightforward.

Two wolves and an owl.

Irina's formation is a tiger, a wolf, and a bat.

Considering mobility and striking power, the balance is good.

Still, we shouldn't be reckless.

The hunting time is limited.

We should start hunting near the village.

Adel and Irina are both at race level 7 and summoning magic level 7.

I heard they haven't increased their magic skills much.

Adel added dark magic.

She already had light magic and fire magic, with fire magic at level 6.

Irina added light magic.

She had dark magic and earth magic, with earth magic at level 6.

Their goals are clear.

They aim to obtain space-time magic.

It's convenient, and I also recommend getting it.

The first prey was two Float Eyes.

But I didn't have to do anything.

Two owls and two bats dropped the monsters from the air, and five carnivorous mammals and one demon attacked.

There was no counterattack.

The Float Eyes died without showing their special attack.

I stripped the two crystals and started again.

"I'm going to use Call Monster."

"Isn't it dangerous?"

"Just to gauge the situation. It's fine."

Using the Call Monster spell to search the surroundings, the number of monsters was overwhelming.

It was more than last night.

It felt like double.

There were brown bears, but they weren't moving in groups.

That was the only good news.

No.

Let's not think negatively.

We should think that more prey means more experience points.

Alright.

Let's start with the Skeleton Raptors.

"The next one I'm calling is an undead Skeleton Raptor. You can defeat it normally, but don't be careless."

"Okay!"

"Whenever you're ready."

Yeah.

This feeling is also new.

It's different from working with Lambda.

There was only one Skeleton Raptor.

The result was brutal.

I only managed to attack once with my rod.

The power of numbers is scary.

13 against 1, there was no chance of winning.

If I were a monster, I would definitely run away.

I didn't get anything from the Skeleton Raptor.

Let's move on to the next one.

This is the main event.

I called a Haunted Mist swarm.

Well, to be precise, I called one, but the whole swarm came.

I called a relatively small swarm, but by the time it reached us, the number had more than doubled.

The surrounding swarms had also gathered.

It's a real pain.

But the movement of the Haunted Mists is slow.

That was a relief.

Our side had already been enhanced with Enchanted Weapon.

Our defense was perfect.

I was feeling good and shouted.

"Ravage them!"

Well, I just wanted to say it once.

The markers in front of me were decreasing one after another, almost turning the area red.

What was I doing?

I was always in the middle of the chaos.

I kept attacking with my linden rod while using kicks.

Stopping against these monsters is dangerous.

Continuously moving is the best defense.

How about Adel and Irina?

They were using their sub-weapons, linden staves.

Using bows and arrows against these Haunted Mists would be inefficient.

They might not be used to moving and engaging in close combat, but there's no need to worry.

Their summoned monsters were constantly guarding their flanks.

The scale of the swarm was larger than the one we fought before.

But this time, there was no anxiety.

Ravaging.

It was truly a ravaging.

Surrounded by the roars of tigers and wolves, I kept moving like a carnivore.

I think this battle lasted less than 10 minutes.

It was almost a complete victory.

The MP bar was slightly drained, but it was within an acceptable range.

The monsters left 7 magic stones.

It was a good result.

[Your combat victory has increased your [Dodge] skill