"That was a blast, Nya!" Nekra's cheers, her excitement bubbling over.

"You just spent a whole month watching anime with Veldora" Yuki teased.

"Yup," Nekra confirmed, her eyes still glimmering with joy.

'At least she sat in my lap; I got to recharge my Nekra energy,' Yuki thought to herself. Still feeling the Warmth of the hug they shared.

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"So, what if I made Rimuru a girl and paired her with Veldora?" Sandstorm proposed.

"You're thinking of changing both of them?" Lisa inquired.

"Hmm, maybe I should," Sandstorm pondered.

"How about we delay Rimuru's gender switch and keep it neutral until Veldora is freed from the seal?" Lisa suggested.

"That sounds like a plan. Should we let Kyra in on this?" Sandstorm asked.

"Kyra's watching too?" Lisa raised an eyebrow.

"Of course, who do you think gave Nekra Roller Coaster Tycoon 2?" Sandstorm chuckled.

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Meanwhile in the field outside the mountain entrance to Dwargon, there had been a build up of traders.

"Quite the long line to get in," Yuki observed.

"Nya, it's a real wait, maybe they should put up a wait time sign, and theme the Que abit." Nekra says, flashing her smile as curious onlookers eyed the duo.

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“You played too much of that roller coaster game dear.” Yuki responds

"Next," the guard called out.

"Hi, nya," Nekra greeted the dwarf guard.

"Purpose for your visit?" the dwarf inquired.

"To get a sword made, nya," Nekra replied.

"You, wielding a sword? Aren't you a bit small?" the dwarf remarked unintentionally.

"I got called small by a dwarf..." Nekra murmured, a tinge of frustration evident as a black aura seeped out.

"It's okay, Nekra," Yuki comforted, gently patting her head.

"S-Sorry," the dwarf stammered, flustered by the unintended effect. That dark aura was scary, he mighve peed himself a little.

"Can we go in now?" Yuki asked, trying to ease the situation.

The guard simply nodded, allowing the two girls entry.

"So, are you really getting a sword made?" Yuki asked, striking up conversation.

Nekra nodded with certainty. A slight glint in her eye.

"Yes, nya. I'm not handy with smithing," Nekra admits.

"Hey, sir, know a good blacksmith around?" Yuki questioned a passing adventurer.

"Yeah, head that way, it's the third building on the right," the adventurer pointed before continuing on.

"Got our bearings now," Yuki remarked as they strolled down the dimly lit path.

"This whole underground city thing is bizarre," Nekra commented, taking in the peculiar sights.

Yuki shot a puzzled look at the Dungeon Master.

"Hello, nya???" Nekra announced as she opened the blacksmith's door.

"Huh? How can I help you ladies?" the dwarf smith greeted.

"Could you forge a sword with this metal?" Nekra asks setting a large depost of magisteel on the counter top, next to steel, titanium, and various other metals

"Oh? Some of these are unfamiliar," the smith says with wonder picking up the thing of titanium

“This is rather light not really good for a blade maybe an armor?” The smith asks looking at the cat girl infront of him.

"Then can you fashion greaves and wrist bracers, too, Nya?" Nekra asks unsure if he is taking the job.

"What kind of sword are you looking for?" the smith inquired, never mind it was clear he was interested.

"Nya! Anykind? Then how about this?," Nekra said before revealing an iron gladius from her storage space.

"Is there any cause for concern about growing when it comes to the bracers and greaves?" the smith asked he might need to leave room so she can age into her armor abit before it needs to be fully redone.

Nekra shook her head, then removed her paperboy cap. "I'm a werecat, nya. Also a vampire, so aging isn't a concern."

“I knew about the cat part missy, you tail is visible clear as day. Although the vampire part, you won't age? How about I make you a full set then?" the dwarf suggested.

“Sure nya, just make it so that it can easily sit atop a dress. I want light armor nya.” Nekra says

“Light armor? Will do, was gonna make it like that anyways." the smith clarifies.

"Could I have set too?" Yuki chimed in.

“Of course, come back in like a weeks time and it’ll be done.” The smith says

They areed, and as they departed, Yuki asked, "What's next?"

"Exploration, nya," Nekra declared, donning her hat with a gleeful smile.