Chapter 19

The work was temporarily interrupted.

It seems that some of the workers had been taking a break, and all the members in the workshop were replaced.

I took a deep drink of water and stepped outside.

The air outside felt refreshing.

While chatting with the worker Nils, I learned various things.

The workplace was extremely hot, and working continuously was dangerous, he said.

Indeed, the working environment there was harsh.

And I received some advice on my work.

He said I was so focused on tilting the mold smoothly that I wasn't blowing in enough air.

How could he know what was happening inside the mold, which I couldn't see?

That's what I found strange.

Nils gave me another lecture and then started a meeting with the other workshop members.

The topics I overheard were about the shortage of potions.

The increase in bottle orders due to this issue was good, but it didn't seem like this pace could continue.

There were complaints about the workshop owner accepting orders despite the lack of manpower.

It doesn't seem much different from the real world.

I can understand that feeling very well.

The sales team accepted orders with unreasonable deadlines, and so on.

Oops.

I shouldn't be talking about such things here.

"Hey, hello."

I was talking to myself when someone spoke to me.

It was the only player in the workshop.

He had a green marker above his head and could be described as quite a handsome man.

His well-proportioned upper body was glistening with sweat.

It's a bit erotic.

"Hello."

"I'm working here as a glassworker. I'm Fei."

"I'm just a temporary worker. I'm a summoner named Keith."

"Summoner?"

"Yes."

"I'm surprised. We're both unpopular player jobs, aren't we?"

Ah, that's right, there's only one glassworker here.

It's impressive that you chose this production job.

"Why did you choose to be a glassworker?"

"I'd like to ask you the same thing."

He has a good smile.

A handsome man can make anything look good.

Honestly, I'm envious.

"Well, in character creation, my family background was a summoner, so I followed that flow. What about you?"

"Yeah, I aimed for this job. It was tough to get the option to choose glassworker."

He took something out of the pouch hanging from his waist.

It was a wind chime.

"In reality, I aspire to be a glass craftsman. This is like my training ground."

He blew into the wind chime to make it ring.

The glass itself was a slightly greenish transparent color.

There were no flashy decorations.

The edges were jagged, and when the glass rods hit them, they produced a beautiful sound.

The sound varied slightly depending on where they hit, which was interesting.

"I want to leave original works in both the real world and here."

"That wind chime is almost like an out-of-place artifact, isn't it?"

"Yeah, but it's also interesting that we can make it."

From there, we chatted to pass the time.

He was also struggling with the heat and had obtained the heat resistance skill first.

He was training to get the Resist Fire skill by learning fire magic.

I mentioned that I had been acquiring skills randomly.

Well, I was met with a sigh.

"Well, this job is on a shift system, so I have some free time. There's no shortage of time for hunting either."

"Really, this job is on a shift system?"

"Yeah. Eight hours straight is the limit. Even with heat resistance, you feel like you're going to die if you don't take breaks during those eight hours."

"So that's why there's a bit of free time?"

"No overtime. Otherwise, there might really be NPC casualties."

Somehow, it doesn't seem to be working out.

If more players join, the potion shortage might continue.

"That sounds tough."

"Well, after a while, more players will learn healing magic."

"Really?"

"There are healing spells at level 3 for all six attributes. I'm also training in fire magic."

"I see."

There are many things I didn't know.

Indeed, if more players can use healing magic, the potion shortage situation will ease.

Is this a trap by the game operators to create an imbalance between supply and demand from the early stages of the game?

It's strange that I can think that, like Feina.

After a while, it was time to switch shifts again.

Fei and I worked together to make empty bottles.

It was clear that Fei's pace was faster.

While I made two, he made three.

I checked, and all the bottles he made were quality C.

In contrast, mine were only quality D+ or C-.

Fei said that if I didn't worry about mass production, I could already make quality B-.

Hmm.

He's a professional, but it's frustrating.

Even with magic and support skills, I'm still a summoner.

I shouldn't push myself too hard.

"Well, I'm off here."

After eating the lunch provided by the workshop and switching shifts a few more times, it was Fei's turn to work.

I had been competing with him, but of course, the gap didn't narrow.

However, the results were definitely showing.

Quality C bottles were starting to appear.

The number of quality D+ bottles was decreasing, and more than half were quality C-.

In the end, I didn't see any quality D+ bottles.

"Hey, this is great! Come back and work more often!"

Nils seemed pleased with my performance.

When the time limit was up, I was praised for my work.

"Here, this is in place of a completion certificate! If you can, come back tomorrow!"

I was given an oval glass block.

It was green and semi-transparent.

I guess I should take it to the adventurer's guild window.

I felt like doing more bottle making, but the working conditions were tough, so I decided to leave gracefully.

《You have a message from a friend.》

I received a message while heading to the adventurer's guild.

It was from Reina.

"Finished making it! I used kayu! I'll be around Regias village for a while! We'll discuss the material costs later!"

Her usual high energy.

The attached screenshot showed Reina holding a staff, which is more like a rod in this world.

I also looked at the hard copy of the appraisal results.

[Weapon Item: Staff] Kayu Rod Quality C+ Rarity 2

AP+2 M·AP+3 Damage 2 Weight 1 Durability 90

A weapon that can be used for both melee and spell casting.

It has a moderate elasticity and is easy to handle due to its non-slip grip.

A beautifully textured item.

The magic attack power is higher.

I'm glad she followed my order.

I'll reply to her message right away.

It's too late today, so I'll pick it up tomorrow or later.

There might be some sudden tasks, like helping my master.

I returned to the adventurer's guild to claim my reward.

My master's battle horse wasn't in the stables.

He must have already left the guild building.

At the adventurer's guild window, I handed over the green glass block and received a silver coin worth 100 dinars in exchange.

The reward was a bit underwhelming.

The amount of money I've been making from potions is extraordinary.

But considering it was a half-day job with lunch included, it wasn't bad.

There were no familiar guild staff, so I hesitated to ask about my master.

I left quickly and decided to go hunting.

I had some free time until evening.

I would hunt in the grasslands or forest to train my owl, Obsidian.

I ran across the grasslands.

My MP bar had naturally recovered to just over half.

I had been using a spell with a specific intention.

Physical Enchantment Wind.

I had already acquired the wind magic skill and had been using it quite a bit.

At level 3, there are healing spells.

If I could get them sooner, it would be wind magic.

That was my goal.

I also tried a spell I hadn't used before.

Dowsing, an earth magic spell.

This spell can detect useful minerals in the ground or underground.

The effective time is about 5 minutes, and the detection range is about 10 meters.

With my current means of movement, Crescent Moon, it's much more efficient than walking.

I found several pieces of obsidian. I ignored the ones underground and only took the ones on the surface.

I didn't want to get off the horse, so I had Obsidian, the owl, pick them up.

Obsidian picking up obsidian. It works either way.

I didn't aim for that!

Of course, I also hunted Horn Rabbits and Wild Dogs.

The Wild Dogs, which don't drop anything, seemed to be unpopular, but there were a lot of them.

No, there were clearly a lot.

Thanks to that, there wasn't much prey. The grasslands might not be a good place to earn money.

I cut my hunting in the grasslands short and headed for the forest.

I was aiming for the Rampaging Silver Chicken.

But when I got there, it was a mess.

There were too many players.

Well, it didn't really hinder normal hunting, but I had to be careful.

After all, I was on a horse.

It would be scary if I got caught by a hoof.

I had no choice but to move along the road, looking for an open hunting ground.

But it was basically difficult to enter the forest with Crescent Moon.

Due to my riding skills.

I was thinking about changing my summoned monster when he appeared.

A stray horse.

I have no idea what kind of conversation horses have.

But this stray horse seemed excited to see Crescent Moon.

When I identified it, something strange happened.

Stray Horse Level 3

Monster Target Active Provocation State

Provocation?

I remained calm.

Crescent Moon remained calm.

Obsidian remained calm.

Yeah, everyone was fine.

The next moment, Crescent Moon seemed to fall for the provocation.

He charged at the stray horse.

He had turned into a rampaging horse.

Crescent Moon and the stray horse collided with each other multiple times, and I had to endure the violent shaking on horseback.

Pain shot through my right leg.

I had to somehow regain my composure.

I had Obsidian attack the stray horse intermittently while calming Crescent Moon.

I tightened the reins and called out to him.

It took some time, but I finally managed to calm him down.

Phew, that was close.

Especially, I'm glad I didn't fall off.

What about the stray horse?

The stray horse had stopped moving, being harassed by Obsidian's aerial attacks.

Both Crescent Moon and the stray horse had lost about 30% of their HP.

Rampaging horses are scary.

Just a simple charge can drain a lot of HP.

I took out a recovery pill and gave it to Crescent Moon.

It would help his HP recover for a while.

I was here with Obsidian and me.

I remembered the last time we encountered it, it escaped halfway through.

My legs are much slower than a horse, so there was no choice.

But it's different now.

With Crescent Moon's speed, I could chase and capture it even if it ran.

I won't let it escape this time.

At first, I thought I could handle it.

But when the stray horse's HP bar dropped below half, its behavior changed.

It started to run.

Just like the last time we encountered it.

It was difficult to pursue while riding Crescent Moon.

Crescent Moon had to carry me, so it was hard for him to chase.

With the help of Physical Enchantment Wind, I could finally catch up.

I used Physical Enchantment Wind three times, I think.

We had been chasing for at least 30 minutes.

It was a long time.

By the way, I think I saw Regias village during the chase.

I think I saw other player parties, but I couldn't pay attention to them.

Attacking while riding was also difficult.

Swinging a rod at rabbits and dogs is one thing.

The opponent was much heavier.

To deliver a heavy blow, I had to use both hands.

I clamped the saddle with both feet in the stirrups to stabilize myself.

I didn't control Crescent Moon with the reins.

I used both hands to manipulate the rod and continued attacking.

I also used magic in some places.

I was exhausted when I finally defeated it, mainly mentally.

《Your victory in this battle has increased your [Wind Magic] level!》

《You have acquired the [Wind Magic] spell Resist Wind!》

《You have acquired the [Wind Magic] spell Wind Heal!》

《You have acquired the [Wind Magic] spell Wind Cutter!》

《Your victory in this battle has increased your [Coordination] level!》

Wow!

I finally got the healing magic I wanted!

This is great.

I dismounted Crescent Moon and checked the spell list.

Wind Heal was there.

Crescent Moon's HP bar was still about 80%, and the effect of the recovery pill had worn off.

I didn't have much MP left, but I should use it.

I immediately selected Wind Heal and used it.

"Wind Heal!"

Crescent Moon's HP bar recovered to over 90%.

It's as good as a potion?

But the lack of a cooldown time is a big advantage.

If I can use recovery pills in combination with the situation, it will give me more options and be very helpful.

When I stabbed the corpse of the stray horse with my skinning knife, I got a slightly heavy item.

[Material Item] Wild Horse Hide Raw Material Quality C Rarity 2 Weight 5

The hide from the rear part of a stray horse. Thick but flexible. The larger and more complete the hide, the more valuable it is.

It's heavy!

But I managed to fit it into my [Item Box], so I'm relieved.

Obsidian was unharmed.

Well, he didn't receive any attacks from the stray horse, so it's natural.

He also did a good job of holding the horse back.

Good work.

I'm sorry I can't treat you to raw meat.

Summoned monsters don't need to eat, but I can still show my appreciation.

I seem to have strayed a bit from my master's house.

After running around a lot, I decided to take it easy and return slowly.

There were no battles on the road to the village until I reached my master's house.

Instead, I managed to gather some wound grass.

I also used dowsing to collect some obsidian.

Prey isn't just monsters.

Protagonist: Keith

Race: Human Male Race Level 4

Job: Summoner (Summoner) Level 3

Bonus Points Remaining: 11

Set Skills:

Staff Level 3 Blunt Level 2 Kick Level 2 Joint Lock Level 2 Throw Level 1

Dodge Level 2 Block Level 2 Summon Magic Level 4

Light Magic Level 2 Wind Magic Level 3 (↑1) Earth Magic Level 2 Water Magic Level 2

Alchemy Level 3 Pharmacist Level 2 Glassworking Level 1

Coordination Level 4 (↑1) Appraisal Level 3 Identification Level 3 Cold Resistance Level 2 Grapple Level 2

Riding Level 2 Precision Operation Level 2 Jump Level 1 Heat Resistance Level 1

Equipment: Beginner's Rod Hare Chest Armor + Series Snow Monkey Arm Guards

Cloth Shoes Backpack Item Box x2

Held Items: Skinning Knife

Summoned Monsters:

Volf Wolf Level 3 (Resting)

Crescent Moon Horse Level 2

Helix Hawk Level 2 (Resting)

Obsidian Owl Level 1