In a small hotel far away from the center of Eighth Street.
Xiao Lin, with a bruised nose and swollen face, lay on the bed, and beside him was Liu Zi, who was rubbing his whole body with bruises.
“Hiss—, it hurts, it hurts!”
The force used was a bit too strong, and Xiao Lin grimaced in pain. At the same time, he couldn't help complaining: "That stupid and violent werewolf who didn't use measured moves was obviously here to guide me, but in the end he still got really angry. If I hadn't been patient, Chao, he was killed in the dungeon a long time ago."
Even so, it actually had something to do with him not being able to hold it back. I felt aggrieved by being pressed down and beaten by the opponent, and I used a super-standard skill, so I lay on the bed with my whole body sore.
The effect of the skill [Hero of Another World] is to restore physical and mental strength, and the body's healing power is powerless.
He could use healing magic to recover, but at that time he used [Explosion Magic] to drain all the magic power from his body. As a result, he was unable to use skills to heal his injuries. After forcing himself, Liu Zi carried him back to the hotel to rest.
But it's not without gain.
【Xiao Lin? ? ? 】
LV1
Power: h169
Durability: h185
Dexterity: g232
Agile: g209
Magic: h199
Skill: [Hero from another world (SoChing_Hero)]
Magic: [parody]
Xiao Lin pointed to the proficiency on the parchment and showed off to Liu Zi: "Look, Miss Liu Zi! This proficiency is growing at an exaggerated rate!"
"But you can't beat the stupid wolf."
"Is there anyone who can level up faster than me?"
"But you can't beat the stupid wolf."
"Sure enough, coming here is the right choice!"
"But you can't beat the stupid wolf."
"...Can we not mention the wolf?"
What is the difference between this venomous remark and "You have been beaten by a monkey"?
Don't I want to lose face?
Seeing Liu Zi's expressionless pretty face, she must have the same venomous tongue as usual.
Then, he picked up the parchment roll.
Xiao Lin looked at the numerical value above, feeling both happy and melancholy at the same time. He sighed and said, "It's such a high numerical value. It seems like yesterday that I came to Labyrinth City."
"I have to remind you, Mr. Xiaolin, if you count it in terms of time, it has only been 47 hours, 52 minutes and 33 seconds since you arrived in Labyrinth City. It can barely be considered yesterday." The automatic doll Liu Zi accurately told the time.
"Thank you for the reminder, Liu Zi."
"You're welcome, this is what I should do."
This is not a compliment to you!
Xiaolin turned his head, carefully looked at the expression of the waiter sitting next to him, and said uncertainly: "Miss Liuzi, are you angry?"
"How could it be possible? Even if Mr. Xiaolin overestimates his capabilities and challenges a strong man and gets beaten up and his face is swollen, as your waiter, he will not persuade you at all. Instead, he will agree with your extremely stupid decision." Liu Zi's venomous tongue became even more venomous than before. Xiao Lin was unable to resist.
I can understand that Liu Zi cares about me, but to be honest, is it necessary to be so venomous? But I also understand that this is due to her programming, and there is no possibility of changing it.
In this case...
He dragged Liu Zi down and then pounced on her.
Dad said that only magic can defeat magic, so Xiaolin decided to block Liu Zi's mouth with his own mouth to prevent her from using her venomous tongue again.
Just right.
It's late at night and it's time to rest.
On the other side, Ace and Tiona were currently working in another family.
——The Gubonyu family.
The main business of this family is the repair and renovation of buildings, the maintenance and production of weapons, armor and other equipment, and they are a family of forging production. The size of their Familia is much smaller than that of Hephaestus Familia, but the performance of their weapons can be said to be comparable, and most of them only make weapons after receiving a commission.
He is also a partner of [Loki Familia].
The weapon of Sword Princess Aisi [Sword of Despair], a rapier with indestructible properties, is produced by the Kubo Niu Familia.
However--
"Sorry, there's something wrong with the weapon again."
Ais put the long sword with a crack in her hand flat on the counter with an expressionless expression.
The old man with many wrinkles in front of him, a straight nose and a good appearance wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing.
'Oh, not bad. '
This old man is the god Gubonius.
His forging skills were on par with Hephaestus's, but even so, the weapons he forged could not withstand the output of the revengeful princess.
"Chenghui, 100W Fali."
God Gubonius quoted the price as a matter of course.
This was the cost of repairing the [Sword of Despair]. Sword Girl Ais also took out a bag of magic weapons with ease. It seemed that she had experienced this kind of thing several times.
God Gubonyu accepted the money and said: "Put the sword here first, and get the spare one later."
"Thank you." Sword Girl Ais sincerely thanked her.
Expeditions are extremely resource-consuming activities, not only energy and physical strength, but also medicines, weapons, equipment, etc. At the same time, the more advanced weapons and equipment require a lot of money to repair and maintain.
Therefore, Sword Princess Ais is often short of money, and sometimes she would go to the upper levels of the dungeon to earn some extra money as a last resort.
Sword Girl Ais picked up her spare sword and silently gave up her position.
Then God Gubonius looked at Black Pitiona who was constantly looking at the equipment, and asked: "What about you, your weapon is also broken and needs maintenance?"
"No, it was dissolved."
"……What?"
"Because I encountered a highly corrosive monster on the 50th floor, and accidentally dissolved the sword, hahahaha——"
Tiona laughed, completely unapologetic.
I didn’t even see the dark face of God Gubonyu.
The God of Forging has a bad temper when he gets along with fire. When he encounters this kind of thing, he can't help but spit out: "You idiot! Do you know that the [Great Double Blade] uses many precious materials, and the top craftsman in the Familia clan The first-level weapon, the double-blade sword, which people worked tirelessly to forge! Even if you spent money on it, take good care of it!"
"...Yes, I'm sorry!"
Seeing that God Gubonius was angry, Diona quickly apologized.
But God Gubonius also knew what kind of character she was, and he must have apologized in person and then turned around as usual, so he didn't bother to scold her.
but!
The money that should be given cannot be less!
Just as they were discussing the size and materials of the new double sword, a familiar figure walked in from outside.
"Hey, it's Mr. Raul!"
"Raul?"
Tiona spotted him first, followed by Ais and God Gubonyu.
Raul was stunned for a moment when he saw the two of them, but he quickly greeted them: "Miss Tiona, Miss Ais, you are also here to build equipment."
"I mean, is it because the weapon is broken?"
"Oh, that's when it was."
Raul was stunned.
Apparently he also remembered Tiona's reckless behavior on the 50th floor.
Instead, Tiona asked curiously: "Mr. Raul also comes here to build equipment? But I remember that you don't fight many times."
"Ah ha ha……"
Raul scratched his cheek awkwardly.
This is a bit hurtful.
Indeed, he is only a LV4 [Super Ordinary], and he seems to have little experience, but he is also an indispensable member who is responsible for mediating the atmosphere in the expedition team and planning and organizing for the expedition members.
"You guys, let's catch up on old times and go out later. Raul, what's the purpose of your coming?"
God Gubonius was a little impatient after receiving the order. He was rushing a few people to leave quickly.
Raul came forward, took out a piece of ore about the size of his palm, and said, "God Guberniu, I would like to ask you to use this piece of ore to make a small buckler."
"A small buckler? Well, the simple equipment suits you quite well."
God Guberneau said casually, causing Raul to scratch his cheek in embarrassment again.
He also knew that he had no talent compared to Sword Lady Ace and Werewolf Bert. He was just an ordinary super mortal, but it was still a little embarrassing to be exposed by his blunt words.
The god Guberneau picked up the ore and looked at it carefully.
After waiting for a long time, there was no reply.
Raul was curious, and after looking at each other with Sword Queen Ais and Black Piediona, he couldn't help but asked softly: "Um...God Guberniu, can this ore..."
"Silence, don't disturb me!"
I didn't expect to be interrupted rudely.
The strange behavior of God Gubonius made the three of them confused. But he was still obedient and said nothing, waiting for the other party to finish the investigation.
A long while.
God Gubonyu raised his head, with novelty in his eyes at this time, and said: "Did you dig this piece of ore in the underground city? Is it new on the 50th floor? How much is there? Is it difficult to dig it? ?”
Several questions were thrown in succession, leaving people unable to answer for a while.
Raul, who was still mature and honest, took the initiative and said: "Actually, this ore was given to me as a reward by someone, and it is not an ore produced in the underground city. God Guberniu, is there something special and rare about this ore?" Ore?”
"Special, very special! Even I have never seen it before!"
One sentence shocked the three of them.
If ordinary people say that they have never seen it, they can use ignorance to despise the other person. But the white-haired old man in front of him is a god who has lived for hundreds of millions of years, and he is also the god of forging. He even said that he had never seen it before, and it must be an extremely special ore.
"Whether it's hardness or toughness, it's better than the material used to make the Immortal Sword. You understand that."
The god Guberneau kept playing with the ore in his hand.
This has been made clear.
Ais, who wanted to become stronger, looked at the ore in God Gubonyu's hand with strong desire in her eyes.
Early on the third day.
"Hmm~~~~~~"
Xiao Lin stretched lazily, feeling refreshed after a long night of work.
Under Liu Zi's service, it was over quickly.
Then the two walked out of the hotel together.
"Master Xiaolin, do you want to go to the dungeon now?"
"No, let's go to the guild first."
He wants to exchange the magic stones and materials he harvested in the dungeon in the past two days for money.
Xiaolin has already inquired about it. Today is Aina's day to rest. It is a perfect opportunity to go now to avoid her.
As the second most important facility in Labyrinth City, the Adventurer's Guild's fairness is obvious to all.
After clearing out the magic stones and materials, he received a large bounty.
——A full 1.8 million Farley!
Among them, the materials dropped by the floor master, LV4 Goliath and the half-human-high magic stone account for half of the bounty, and the rest are the magic stones and materials dropped by the minotaur.
But the guild's window lady is indeed a professional.
Even though Xiao Lin presented so many and exaggerated materials, she remained expressionless without any look of surprise.
...Don't you think that Xiaolin is a representative of a certain family or a team of adventurers?
Forget it, this little thing doesn't matter.
Then Xiaolin went to the drug store.
After the ferocious wolf beating someone up, Xiao Lin found that he had to bring some medicine with him just in case. Otherwise, if he used [Explosion Magic] again and was seriously injured due to excessive consumption, not even Liu Zi would be able to save him.
In fact, I still have two bottles of Aqua's holy water with me, but its effect is greater in purification than healing, so it's better to reserve some insurance.
Soon, he spent 150,000 mana to buy a bottle of advanced healing potion and two bottles of magic recovery potion.
With these three bottles of potion, Xiao Lin suddenly felt confident.
But now, there is another problem.
He is in urgent need of an excellent forger or tailor, because there is not enough silk thread!
This was something Xiao Lin didn't expect.
Probably due to the high frequency of fighting monsters and the continuous battles with the pig Otta and the werewolf Bert, the gloves were consumed much faster than he expected.
The two-hand gloves have changed from a full package to a half package, and they will probably be used up soon.
no way.
You can go back and get the ores, so let's use them now.
But where to find a blacksmith?
And he has to be a blacksmith who satisfies him.
With the mentality of giving it a try, Xiaolin randomly opened an equipment store, hoping to meet the kind of cheap and skilled forger who wanted to prove his talent, and then simply solve the problem of weapons.
But he randomly opened the doors of more than a dozen equipment stores and never met a suitable blacksmith.
It wasn't until Xiao Lin felt irritable that he ended the idea of pie-in-the-sky pie-in-the-sky thinking.
Sure enough, he is not the protagonist.
If the lucky Sato Kazuma comes, he will definitely meet a suitable blacksmith.
It seems that the only option is to save money quickly and then find a senior blacksmith from the Gubonyu Familia or the Hephaestus Familia.
Sigh.
In the end, we still cannot escape the fate of beating workers.
Immediately walked to the dungeon.
However, when he walked towards the giant chalk tower rising into the clouds in the distance, he did not notice a red-haired man with a grumpy and menacing expression not far behind him, walking into the equipment store he had just left.
And after he entered, a quarrel soon broke out inside.
The aggressive red-haired man stood in front of the counter, dancing and arguing loudly with the store owner.
But this has nothing to do with Xiao Lin. At this time, he has arrived in the dungeon.
To be precise, it's the 16th floor.
"[Dimensional Square] is easy to use. It can save a lot of time and allow me to be a more advanced worker. It's very good!"
Although Xiao Lin looked kind and smiling, it was not difficult to tell from his tone that he was very resentful.
He probably had the illusion that he had gone back to being a cow and horse in his previous life, so he was ready to vent his anger on these tauren.
"Hey ha————, the little flying stick is here!"
Xiaolin struck three times, divided five by two, and cleared all the tauren on this floor.
But when he was about to enter the 17th floor, he stopped.
Is there someone waiting for me?
No, no, no, that irritable werewolf Bert was injured. Based on his character, he would never tell others, so he would definitely need to rest for a few days.
Ota probably won't come again, so it seems that there is absolutely no one waiting for him at the lower level!
Then--
Xiao Lin came to the floor master's room on the 17th floor and saw a figure.
The girl has straight golden hair that reaches her waist, exuding a brilliance that is comparable to any golden treasure. She turns her back to reveal her fair and thin back, and her soft limbs protruding from the armor are so beautiful that it is dazzling.
Turning his head, he looked at Xiao Lin with golden pupils and a very cold expression. She has an appearance that is not inferior to that of a goddess, and a temperament that is like a fairy in a heroic tale.
It was none other than Sword Princess Ais.
Xiao Lin was not happy or excited when he saw her, but had a constipated expression on his face.
Ouch!
Don't be like this, I want to go to the 18th floor!
(End of chapter)
