I''m not sure I''m going to be able to do it. I''m tired. It''s exhausting to attack two dungeons.
After returning from the "Dungeon of the Demon Realm," Euphine, while relaxing her stiff shoulders, told Monica, who was standing next to her, "I''ve been thinking about how I can make the most of the time I have left here.
I can''t believe they made us go through all these dungeons just because it''s the best time to play. I''ll have to ask Roland to buy me something to make it worth it,....... Monica? Where are you going? Hey."
Euphine hurried after Monica, who suddenly started running.
Monica was headed for the quest reception area.
She immediately checked the ranking of the number of destroyed items.
(Okay. I got the first place in the number of defeats this month!)
Monica popped her guts out.
(It was tough, but I managed to do it. Now Mr. Roland will approve, won''t he?)
As Monica was thinking this, she heard cheers coming from the street.
''What is it? What''s all this excitement?"
''Well? Let''s ask. Um, sorry."
Yuffine approached a man walking down the street.
He said, "There seems to be a lot of excitement going on, what''s going on?"
Yeah, there''s an S-class adventurer in the making.
An S-class adventurer?"
Monica and Yuffine looked at each other.
They ran out into the street and headed for a position where they could see the parade.
In the middle of the street were Roland and Jill.
They were being congratulated by the people.
(Roland with ...... Jill)
Monica saw the scene and for some reason felt a stirring in her heart.
Lucius has disappeared.
It took a little while for the people of the town to realize this, as they were completely buoyed by the birth of an S-class adventurer.
Rukius was now a wanted criminal.
The police immediately set up an emergency line to prevent Rukius from fleeing the city.
The city went from a festive atmosphere to one of pomp and circumstance, with armed guards patrolling the streets on a regular basis.
He was a former A-class adventurer, though he had declined since becoming head of the guild. Don''t let your guard down. When you seize him, take on more than one. At least three or more. If you encounter him alone, bide your time and wait for your friends to arrive.
The captain of the security force told his men to be careful.
The police also visited the "Guardian of the Magic Tree" and asked for his cooperation.
Roland watched from the window of the "Keeper of the Magical Tree" as the guards, clad in protective gear and swords, returned to their regular patrols.
(Dianna had inspired him to tip off the police, though. Was that really the right thing to do? I never thought Lukius would disappear.)
As Roland was pensive, Lillianne came up next to him.
I''m worried. I can''t believe they haven''t caught Lucius yet. The position of head of the Golden Eagle Guild is still vacant.
Roland does not answer, but continues to stare out the window with a melancholy expression on his face.
(Lucius, what the hell do you think you''re doing too? You think you''re going to be bad at all of this? The game is already decided. What''s the use of adding more crimes to the list?)
It was the next day that the banker visited Roland.
''Am I ...... to be the head of the guild of the "Golden Eagle"?''
Yeah, I''d love to have you on board."
The banker said while smoking a cigar in the parlor of the "Keeper of the Magic Tree.
I''ve already got the agreement of all the investors. We have the agreement of all the investors," he said, smoking a cigar in the parlor of the "Keeper of the Magical Trees. I''ve also agreed to appoint you as head of the guild of the Golden Eagle. All that remains is to receive your response.
Oh, no. Even if it is suddenly said, ....... I am currently busy with both the "Guardian of the Magic Tree" and the "Arsenal of Spirits" guilds. ......
The situation at the Gilded Eagle is terrible right now. Profitability of the Golden Eagle has been slipping due to a series of blunders by Lukius. If things continue as they are, there will be a shortage of jobless adventurers in town.
To begin with, I am a board member of the "Guardians of the Magic Tree. The Guardians of the Magic Tree is a rival guild of the Golden Eagle. I can''t believe I''m going to be the head of a guild of the Golden Eagle. ......
Jill Irwin."
When the banker said this, Roland reacted with a jerk.
''Wouldn''t it be a negative for her to be charged? It''s a great loss not only for her, but for the city as well."
......"
Whatever the reason, she violated her contract to the Guild. I don''t know what the next head of the Golden Eagle will decide, but in some cases her position may be in jeopardy.
Are you going to use her as a bargaining chip?"
No, no, it''s not like that. It''s just that it''s urgent that we deal with the "golden eagle," which has gone out of control, and we don''t have a lot of time to spare.
......"
The banker pushed his cigar into the ashtray and rose with great ceremony.
''I''m going home for the day,'' he said. Take your time to think about your reply. We don''t have much time. Please give me an answer within a week.
The atmosphere inside the building of the "Guardian of the Magic Tree" was full of energy, as if the victorious mood had not yet cooled.
On the other hand, there was also an atmosphere of disquiet that could not be hidden.
Rumors had already spread that Roland had been asked to become the head of the "Golden Hawk" guild, and everyone knew about it.
Meanwhile, Monica, Shakuma, and Yuffine were having lunch in the cafeteria.
They were all talking, "Mr. Roland, what are you going to do about it?"
Shakuma said, as if to start a conversation.
You''re not going to leave the Guardians of the Magical Tree just like that, are you?"
This is ridiculous. Why would Mr. Roland return to the "Golden Eagle" after all this time?
Euphine snapped.
The days when the Golden Eagle was the best guild in town are behind us. Now the ''Guardians of the Magical Tree'' are by far the most dominant.
I know, right?" Roland-san would never abandon us and go to the "Golden Eagle," would he?
Shakuma said, relieved.
''Yes, that''s right. So we have to focus on what''s in front of us. We need to train our status and manage the dungeon in preparation for the dungeon''s emergence next season. We have three dungeons now, and we''re in a lot of trouble.
"......"
Monica? What''s wrong?"
Euphine said as she peeked in on Monica, who had been alone in her pensive state since a few minutes ago.
What? Uh, no. Nothing.
Yeah?" You looked like something was bothering you, you know?"
It was like he was not even here.
I''m fine. It''s nothing.
Monica sipped her soup deceptively.
''Really? I hope so. ......"
But Monica quickly turns over again.
(Is the "Guardian of the Magic Tree" overwhelmingly dominant ...... now? But Roland-san, you know, Jill-san is ......)
Since returning from the dungeon, Monica had passed Roland several times, but he always gave her a difficult look and never said a word.
Roland showed up at the Spirit''s arsenal to make arrangements for the dungeon management.
As soon as he entered the workshop, he could hear Ranju talking with the salesman.
''So, he said he can''t take on any work for less than 500,000 gold. Even if I wanted to, I couldn''t make it, because I''ve been waiting months for a one-million-gold job. Oh, Mr. Roland. I''m sorry. I''ll see you later."
When Ranju notices Loran is there, he interrupts his conversation with the sales person and comes over to Loran.
''Welcome back, Mr. Roland! We''re ready for your dungeon management meeting."
Ah, well, let''s get to the conference room as soon as possible."
Oh, there''s Mr. Roland.
Welcome back, Mr. Roland.
As Roland crosses the workshop, the workers greet him.
Among them were Aryeh and Cheal.
Ah, Mr. Roland, I''d like you to take a look at the silver we smelted later.
Mr. Roland! Can you take a look at the maintenance of the "Breaking Hammer" later?"
Yeah, guys, I''ll take a look at it later."
As usual, Roland took a quick look around the workshop at the condition of the equipment, inventory, supplies, and workers.
(After all, this is where I feel safest.)
Roland looked to the corner of the workshop and saw Jill and Dorwin there.
Jill. Dorwin."
Mr. Roland, I''m sorry to bother you.
Hi.
The two men also greeted Roland with a bow.
Roland had a complicated feeling.
Aside from Dorwin being an alchemist, Jill was here because she had no place in the "Golden Eagle".
''Dorwin, I''m sorry. I''m sorry for making you stay until the end."
No, it''s a learning experience for me too, working with Cheal.
Jill, I''m sorry. You''re still recovering from your battle with the Skull Dragon, aren''t you?
No, something like that ......
Until we are ready to make adjustments to the "Breaking Hammer," you are free to use the rest facilities of the "Spirit Arsenal. Just make yourself comfortable and think of it as your home."
Yes, sir. Thank you for your consideration.
Roland said that much and headed for the conference room with Lange.
As they walked, they began to confer.
The ore stockpiled in our workshop now consists of 50 silver ores, 20 earthcraft ores, 20 dianite ores, and iron ores. 100 pieces. Next month''s production will require 300 silver ore, 300 earthcraft, and 10 00 is needed, so 250 silver ores and 28 earthcrafts are needed from the mine in this dungeon management. I would like to mine 0 and 900 pieces of iron.
I see.
Lange opened the door to the conference room.
On a desk in the conference room is a map of the dungeon.
Locations where ore could be mined were marked with red check marks.
There are five ore deposits in the dungeon where more than 1,000 ores can be mined. One at the 9th, 11th, and 22nd levels in the "Mine Dungeon. One on the 13th level in the "Forest Dungeon. And one on the 8th level of the Dungeon of the Demon Realm.
Five.
Yes. So we need five units to convoy the alchemists and drive the monsters away from the vicinity of the ore deposit. What do you think? Can we prepare five units?"
I''m not sure. I think the limit is three if you only have the "Guardian of the Magic Tree". However, it would be a bad idea to ask someone else to do it.
Maybe with the help of the Gilded Eagle?
I wonder if ......" The "Golden Eagle" seems to be having a hard time right now.
...... I guess so."
Lange moved on to the next topic without pursuing it in depth.
The new silversmith?"
Yes, to be honest, Cheal alone is reaching his limits. She is not only responsible for silverware, but also for the development of new weapons and the maintenance of the ''silver iron breaking bow'' and other weapons.
Certainly, Cheal''s physical strength is limited."
Roland looked through the glass window toward the workshop.
The workshop and conference room were separated by a glass window, and from the window of the second-floor conference room, he could always see the workers at work in the first-floor workshop.
Loran did a status appraisal of the working cheal.
[Cheal Cotton''s status
Physical strength (stamina): 30
(It consumes 10 stamina to make one silverware. She also needs to manufacture and design other weapons, so her current limit with Cheal is 1 silverware per day, or 20 silverware per month. If we want to increase profits in the future, we will have to make more silverware and weapons. ...... It will certainly be hard for Cheal to do it all by herself.)
I understand. I''ll see what I can do about that."
Thank you.
Is there anything else?
I think the rest is ....... What about the ''dragon hammer''?"
Roland''s face clouded slightly.
Hm?" he asked. What''s wrong with the dragon hammer?
If ...... you can continue to have a good relationship with that ...... ''golden hawk'', then ...... you can continue to have a good relationship with that ''golden hawk'', then you can continue to have a good relationship with that ...... ''dragon hammer''. We can continue to take on maintenance work. If we do, we will need to continue to produce new materials in the future. ...... If we do not receive maintenance fees from the "Golden Eagle", then we will stop producing new materials. What should we do?"
Lange, who already knew about the guild leader''s approach to Roland, chose his words carefully as he spoke.
Hmmm, yes."
Roland ponders for a moment.
''...... sorry. I''ll think about it some more. Can it wait?"
"...... understand."
I''m off to Aryeh''s."
Roland then leaves the conference room.
Lange looked anxiously at Roland''s back.
Look at this.
Aryeh showed Roland the two materials on the tray, "Neocraft," a new material used to make "Haryu Tsui.
This is ......."
(Same new material (neocraft), but something different?)
Roland did an item appraisal of the two new materials (neocrafts) offered by Aryeh.
Neocraft, a new material for the right hand.
Quality: A
Weight: 16
Capacity: 16
[New material for left hand (neocraft)
Quality: A+
Weight: 15
Capacity: 15
(The same new material (neocraft), but the right hand one has a weight and capacity of 16, while the left hand one has a weight and capacity of 15. Hm? (A+ for the left hand one?)
What do you think?
Yes," he said. Certainly not. One is New Material (Neocraft) A and one is New Material (Neocraft) A+. Slightly less capacity. Why on earth ......?"
It''s the wrong material.
The material?"
Roland tries to appraise the item again.
[Material for new material (neocraft) A
Iron A, 3 pcs.
Silver A, 6 pcs.
Dianite A, 1 piece
New Material (Neocraft A+)
Iron A, 3 pcs.
Silver B+, 6 pieces
Dianite A, 1 piece
Oh, the new material (neocraft) A+ is not silver A, but silver B+?"
Yes. It was just a coincidence. It seems that a new girl mistook Silver B for Silver A. ...... But thanks to that, I noticed it. It was a special Silver B that was different from the others. And the new material (neocraft) A, which should have been possible only with silver A, can be substituted with the special silver B."
That special silver B is called ......
Oh, it''s over there.
Aryeh pointed to a pile of several pieces of silver.
Roland appraised the silver.
[Status of the silver].
Quality: B+
Weight: 1
Capacity: 1
Magic power: 90
(Quality B+. Weight and capacity are lower than normal silver. And the magic content is abnormally high)
Aryeh. This is certainly a special kind of silver B."
I see. I knew it."
"Did you notice it yourself? Without an item appraisal?"
Yes, I have. I felt something strange while I was touching and observing.
Aryeh beams with embarrassment.
Yeah, that would be a big help. Just one less weight and capacity of the new material (Neocraft) would be a great help.
I''m glad."
Roland appraised Aryeh''s status.
[Aryeh''s status
Observation: 90-100
(Before I knew it, my observation went from 90 to 100.)
Roland took another look at Aryeh.
Compared to when he first met her, she seemed much more robust.
(She must have been working single-mindedly in front of the kiln for a long time.)
Mr. Roland? Is something wrong?"
Aryeh peeks over at Loran.
No, what can I say? I''m glad I hired you."
I, too, am glad to be working in the ''Arsenal of Spirits.
They smiled at each other.
''So what do you think about ......, Mr. Roland? Are you going to produce new materials next month? What is "The Golden Eagle?" ......
Roland looked difficult and fell silent.
''Sorry. I''m still in the process of discussing that with Ranju as well."
I see. ......
''I''m going to go see Thial. I have to tell him about the new material (Neocraft)."
Yes."
Aryeh anxiously watched Roland''s back.
Jill watched from a corner of the workshop as Dorwin tapped his "dragon hammer.
Thank you.
Hmm?"
Dorwin stopped tapping his hand when Jill suddenly spoke to him.
Dorwin stopped tapping his hand when Jill suddenly spoke to him. Without it, I would not have been able to defeat the Skull Dragon.
That''s not a weapon I made.
What?
It was Cheal who designed that thing," he said. I couldn''t take advantage of the new material."
Is that so?"
I didn''t think it was possible to make a weapon out of that material. It was too heavy to make a sword. But she came up with the idea of making a hammer in the shape of a sword. I just made it as she said. I''m sure she''s far ahead of me in terms of design.
Hmmm. That''s rare. You''re so complimentary.
Nothing. I''m just telling you the truth. But more importantly, are you all right?"
What?
He betrayed the Gilded Eagle so blatantly. I was still following Lukius'' orders, so I have an excuse. Some people resent you. Especially those who belong to Arik''s group. If only you hadn''t betrayed us, we would have won.
I don''t know what the next guild leader will do to you, but depending on what happens, you may no longer be able to stay in ...... the Golden Eagle, or even in this city.
I have no regrets.
Jill said with a downcast look on her face.
All I wanted was to restore Mr. Roland''s honor. I just wanted to repay Mr. Roland. I''m prepared to take any blame for that. That''s why ......"
I see. Well, that''s admirable loyalty. Well, it has nothing to do with me. But what are you going to do with this ''broken dragon hammer''? It''s owned by the Golden Eagle. If you get kicked out of town, there will be no one left to use it.
Jill looked increasingly somber.
Dorwin sighs.
(d*mn. I can''t help it.)
I wasn''t sure whether to tell you or not. But I''ll tell you something.
?"
The next head of the Golden Eagle guild might be Roland.
What?
Yesterday, I saw a carriage parked at the "Keeper of the Magic Tree" building. The banker''s carriage. He is the financier of the Golden Eagle. Rumor has it that he may have come to ask Mr. Roland to become the head of the guild.
What? But then ...... Mr. Roland is coming back? The Golden Eagle?"
I don''t know. It''s just a rumor. Roland has his reasons.
I see. That''s right, isn''t it?
Jill''s shoulders slumped in disappointment.
But if you ask, or ......
I don''t think you can ask me to do that. Even if it was just to save my life again. I can''t ...... cause you any more trouble."
At that moment, a child''s voice echoed through the workshop.
''Jill-saaan!''
Cheal comes over to Jill and Dorwin, tugging on Roland''s sleeve.
Jill hastily retracts her downcast expression.
Cheal," Dorwin says. And Mr. Roland. ......."
I brought Mr. Roland with me. Let''s start adjusting the ''Breaking Dragon Hammer'' right away."
Roland appraised the item "Halyu Tsui".
Status of the hammer
Weight: 96
Capacity: 96
Power: 200
Durability: 200
(Weighing 96, it is still unbelievably heavy for a weapon. Considering that it can be equipped with armor, it cannot even be worn properly unless one''s arm strength (power) is 96 or higher. Even if Jill is in good condition, it would be tough to walk around in a dungeon with it on. Probably, just by equipping it, you will have your status cut down. Furthermore, it has a capacity of 96, so even an A-class item owner would not be able to carry it around for very long. But on the other hand, it has a power and durability of 200, enough to kill even A-class monsters and boss monsters with a single blow, and a durability like a monster that will not break no matter how many times you use it.)
How''s it going?" Mr. Roland."
Hmm?" Yeah, it''s a great piece of equipment. But the weight and capacity are still a problem.
I know," he said. I don''t know what to do."
Cheal crosses his arms and ponders.
Look at this.
Roland takes out a new material (Neocraft)+ from his pocket.
What is it?"
Aryeh discovered it. It''s a new material (Neocraft) A. The thing is the same, but the weight and capacity are different.
Please lend me some of your equipment. It''s true. It''s a little lighter and has a smaller capacity. How did you find it?
Dorwin accepted it, checking its texture and peering into it with a loupe.
This should save at least seven pounds," he said. It might be a little less powerful and durable, but it''s still good enough. If we can adjust the design and train Jill''s arm strength (power), I think we can operate it as regular equipment.
I''m so glad you''re here. Well then, Jill, please try equipping it as soon as possible. Let''s adjust it."
Haha. Give me a break. I''m completely drained of status because of the "single point focus (burst)". I can''t even hold a sword weighing 20 now.
Roland also appraised Jill''s status.
[Jill Irwin''s status.
Arm strength (power): 10-110
Endurance (toughness): 10-120
Agility: 10-105
Physical strength (stamina): 10-200
Hm. Indeed. I guess I''d better rest a little longer.
That''s why. Cheal-chan. Let it go."
Jill said to appease him.
Mwah."
Cheal. You still have a lot of silversmithing left to do. Don''t keep talking to Mr. Gilles, get back to work.
Lange said impatiently.
Yes, yes. Jill-san, please recover your status as soon as possible. Hurry up and adjust this girl''s, ''Breaking Dragon Hammer''!"
Cheal said innocently.
Jill giggled.
''Oh, yes,'' she said. I hope you can."
The air is delicate.
Only Cheal just nodded his head in wonder.
After finishing his meeting with Roland, Lange went to the break room to see who was using it first.
"Ah, Mr. Aryeh.
Oh, Mr. Runge.
How did it go? Silver B+ story. What did Mr. Roland say?"
He said, "Yes, I found it well. He was very complimentary. What about you, Mr. Lange? How is your dungeon management and procurement of adventurers coming along?"
I''m not sure I want to do that. It is difficult. If only the Golden Eagle would cooperate with us, we could make it work.
What are you going to do about your appointment as head of the Golden Eagle Guild, Mr. Roland?
"Hmm."
Both of them, who knew the whole situation, looked distressed.
If Mr. Roland joins the "Golden Eagle," the income of the "Arsenal of Spirits" will increase purely.
But what about the ''Keepers of the Magic Tree''?"
That''s the thing. But there''s also Jill.
That''s right."
Well, there''s nothing we can do about it. It''s up to Mr. Roland to decide.
Dungeon management began.
Since it was impossible for the "Guardian of the Magic Tree" and the "Arsenal of Spirits" to manage all three dungeons, they were allowed to charge an entrance fee from guilds and adventurers who wanted to train their status or gather items in the dungeons.
However, the mines where the best quality ore could be extracted were strictly controlled so that only the "Guardian of the Magic Tree" and the "Arsenal of Spirits" personnel were allowed to enter.
Roland, with his own troops in tow, was making his way to the ore deposit on the 11th level while adjusting his status.
Ranju followed Roland and mined the ore himself.
He dug up the silver ore with his beloved pickaxe.
Roland," Ranju said. Is this all right?"
Lange shows the ore he mined to Roland.
Let me borrow it."
Roland appraised the silver ore he received.
Status of the silver ore
Quality: B+
Weight: 2
Capacity: 2
Magic power: 90
(Silver ore B+. Definitely. It''s a new material (Neocraft))
Lange. This is it. This is it. Dig up this ore."
Roger that!"
Ranju dug out the ore with the skill "Ore Mining.
With "Ore Mining" as A, Ranju can dig out any ore from the ore deposit.
In the blink of an eye, a large amount of silver ore B+ is dug out.
(For the time being, it seems that new material (neocraft) A+ can be made. The rest depends on my decision at ......)
"Mr. Roland!"
While Roland was pondering, he heard a voice from above.
Lily? What''s wrong?"
I finished my work here earlier than I expected, so I came to take a look. I found something more interesting than that.
Roland tilted his head and took his troop with him, stepping in the direction Lilianne was leading.
Lilianne brought Loranne and her troop to a place where there was the corpse of a giant dragon.
Oh, that''s ......."
It''s the corpse of the Skull Dragon, isn''t it?
Monica and Shakuma approach with interest.
Hey! Look at that!
Yufineh said, pointing to a piece of skull dragon bone.
She pointed to a shiny substance that was mixed in with the white bones and exposed in places.
That''s ......, possibly silver!"
When the adventurers approached, they were sure it was silver.
Immediately, the adventurers used their weapons to destroy or chip away at the skull dragon''s bones.
Oh," said one of the adventurers. This is great.
Thank God we don''t have to dig."
I''ve heard rumors that the skull dragon''s bones are made of precious metals, but I never thought it was true.
The adventurers dismantle the skull dragon bones and turn them into items.
Roland looks sadly at the Skull Dragon''s corpse.
It was certainly a gratifying harvest from the guild''s perspective.
But the real person who should have this collection is not here.
As Roland looks somberly at the dismantled skull dragon, Lillianne lands next to him.
''You don''t seem very happy about it, somehow.
''...... it''s not like that.''
I thought you would be more pleased."
I''ve been working on it for a while," he said. Yeah."
Mr. Roland.
Hmm?
How would you like to take over as head of the "Golden Eagle" guild?
What?" But ......"
The two goals are to rebuild the "Golden Eagle" and to develop the "Guardian of the Magical Tree". The two are never contradictory. Aren''t they?"
Lily ......"
I''m fine."
She smiled softly at Roland.
''Decide as your heart leads you. This time we will be there for you."
The next day, Roland visited the banker''s mansion.
He said, "Welcome. Come, have a seat."
Roland sat down in a fine leather chair.
I haven''t heard back from you yet, but now that you''re here, I take it you''ve made up your mind?"
Yes, sir." I would like to accept your offer to become the head of the Golden Eagle Guild.
Oh, you''ll do it. Let''s go to ......."
But there is a condition.
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