......I-I MADE IT! I never tought that I would actually manage to post it before 9th april! But I made it! HORAAAY!
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(Thanks for editing it naoki)
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“WE ARE UNDER ATTACK!”
Those words wakes me up. I put away my doll and wear my mask before getting out from the tent.
Once I stepped outside I could see the forest is on fire. Isn’t this bad? The fire are pretty big, it would be hard to put it off...
“IT’S THE TURTLE BEAR!”
Again the voice shout, I think it’s that Kalan guy’s voice.
I run toward the uproar and there I saw the turtle bear. They have the same physical appearance as a bear...at least their body shape is similar, instead of fur, their body is covered with a turtle like shell. When they felt agitated, the shell will turn red and releases a extreme heat to the point it can melt one’s sword. A level 66 monster and there are three of them?!
“Prepare to run! Distract the monsters away from the carriage!”(Kulak)
Kulak shout as he throw some boulders with his beastial strength to attract the turtle bear’s attention and his men follows his example. They lead away those monster to the opposite direction. Lila is helping Mr. Rado and his employee to pack everything up. Mark and the twins quickly jump in and help Kulak’s party.
“.......Bear meat...”(Mark)
“For the shell!”(Perika)
“The shell!”(Parika)
....Is it me or those three actually have a different objective than the others?
I ran to help Kena who is protecting the carriage from the nearby turtle bears. While we are distracting it, Lila take out several blue coloured potions and throws it at one of the the turtle bear. In an instant, the red hot shell of the turtle bear is covered with light frost. The sudden coldness make the turtle bear’s shell crack and weaken greatly. From that point, defeating the turtle bear becomes much easier.
While we manage to put down one, the other turtle bear stand up and swing it’s big sharp claw toward Morty, he tried to defend himself with a sword but it melt the moment it touches the claw and his hand got a nasty burn damage.
“ARG!”(Morty)
It causes Morty to fall down in pain toward his back while the turtle bear keep moving towards him. At that moment, Kulak quickly dash and pulls Morty. The claws misses by the strands of their hair.
“GUOOO!”
The turtle bear cries as it starts standing, preparing to attack those two guys.
“Lila!”(Rune/Crev)
When I called her, she understand immediately and throw several other blue potions towards me. I wasn’t a good nor bad soccer player, even back in my previous life, I am an average at sport and study. But in this beastman body, I could nimbly jump and accurately kick those potions towards the turtle bear. In an instant, that bear have the same fate as the previous bear.
Kulak quickly back to his feet and attack at full force....using his sword’s handle, no, it is more like his fist?! And it actually penetrates the bear’s shell! When he pull out his hand, the blood is flying everywhere. B-brutal! Now I think of it, whenever Kulak fight the monsters, they would end up in pieces or having bent in several places, but this is the first that I see his hand penetrate them, moreover it’s a turtle bear! Although with the shell broken, it made it easier to defeat them, to actually sunk one’s hand into its chest with the broken shells is still absurd you know?! Their skin is still hard as their shell! Even when I’m defeating one, I’m activating [Strength Boost] and [Acceleration] to penetrate one with my sword... this guy’s strength is dangerous.
“NOOOOOO!”
Suddenly, a high pitch scream that almost destroyed my ears resounded. The sources are as expected, the twins.
“T-The SHELL!”(Perika)
“It’s destroyed!”(Parika)
The twin walk towards the dead turtle bear with agonizing face. They both look a little burn though?
....did they defeat the turtle bear while it was agitated?
Imagining on how they both think, I bet they tried to get the high quality shell without damaging it, it’s possible that they both did fight that thing. On the other hand, the fact that their weapon isn’t melted means that their weapons are indeed good quality. It’s a bit black though...
“... I wonder if these shell bear’s meat can still be eaten after touching those Exf-potion?”(Mark)
Said Mark with frown.
Exf-potion is another one of Shena prototype, a short nickname from ex-fire potion or an fire extinguisher kind of potion. Sometimes water isn’t enough to put out a fire, some fire can evaporate them the moment it touch the fire. On the other hand, ice magic is a high level spell and only people who had mastered water magic can cast it.
I don’t really remember much when she explained it to me since I don’t understand the chemical content nor the other thing she used, but I remember she mentioned about combining some ice stone, carbon dioxide, potassium bicarbonate and bromochloro..-ro?...uh...-diflour-ome-something...
Even if the ice stone are hard to obtain, this potion only need a small amount of ice stone to produce a high number of Exf-potion. I won’t ask how did she obtain those chemicals nor what she want to create next. I just wish she don’t get ahead of herself and creating a nuclear weapon or starting a one-side slaughtering machine.
Shena did warn us that this potion are dangerous and not to be consumed. If you do, not only your body will be poisoned, your digestion system will also frozen white from inside to outside. How she know this quite-specific effect? She said that it was once tested to some of the guinea pigs that she kept. She said that with a gentle smile plastered on her face and eyes that said no more question to be asked, so I back away from asking further.
“...You know that it’s impossible Mark”(Rune/Crev)
I warn him while sighing. Upon hearing my words, Mark is putting the most unpleasant and disappointed face.
“Why?! Why did you ruin such a good material!!”(Mark)
He’s doing an ‘orz’ pose. Please don’t lump me with you three! I wouldn’t want to risk myself over ‘material’ that is not really needed... we still have many other great materials which is much more better than that bear, which is in the item bag.
After making sure that no other monsters are nearby, we quickly put out the forest fire. While Mark and the twins cut the turtle bear into pieces, the others are trying to recover their belongings. Kena is helping Mr. Rado while I’m helping Lila treating the injured. I am pretty good at putting bandage since I get hurt a LOT during ‘Shena’s special training’. When I was in a verge of death, she nonchalantly throw me some potions and medicines. Including bandages.
“I’m not finished yet, 5 minutes to fix yourself before I summon the next wave.”(Shena)
She said that with a deadly serious eyes. In the middle of training I’m starting to think that I would’ve died before I even get out from that hellish cave. Even now, I’m shuddering from time to time just remembering those death and life situation. I finished treating the last person and starting to walk to where Kena is. To check the state of Mr. Rado’s belongings might take a long time if you don’t know how to appraise them. It might be faster if I’m using [Analyzing Eyes] to check on the merchandises’ conditions.
As I walk, I saw Kalan trying hard to apply an ointment to Morty’s burns. Morty, on the other hand is biting some cloth and let out some small cries. It look really painful as Morty’s eyes are unfocused and his face is red, covered with cold sweat.
.......
“Um...”(Rune/Crev)
Kalan turn his eyes toward me as he heard my voice.
“H-here, this will help subdue his fever and reduce the pain”(Rune/Crev)
I gave him my ointment and some medicine, then walk away with a great pace after that, leaving Kalan stunned.
A few days after that, it seems Morty’s burns are getting healed faster as he’s already in a state to ride a horse. The three’s harassment also gotten quiet, but they sometimes still glare at me
...*sigh* I hope we reach the dwarf kingdom faster...
“Ah! Crev, glad to found you here!”(Rado)
GEH! Mr. Rado is walking toward me with his business smile. This middle aged man with wavy blue hair have been following me in the past few days after the turtle bear accident. The reason?
“Where did you get that amazing potion? Is it expensive? Can it be you created it on your own? What are the main materials? How did you create it? Would you consider selling it to me? What’s the purpose of those potion? Have you consider doing business with it?”(Rado)
He keep asking me over and over again in similar manner. Too much question and spirit in it. I think contrary to his calm air, Mr. Rado is actually a hot-blooded type of merchant.
Since the last incident where I used the Exf-potion, Mr. Rado keep following me everywhere. When I said ‘every where’, it is literally almost every where. Now I understand why Mark get annoyed by him.
At first, he keep pressing Lila about the potion, but then Lila looks at my direction with worried eyes. Which caused a big misunderstanding. For a starter, these potions are only a prototype that Shena sent to us to be tested. the original purpose of this potion is to put out a burning house or to defeat fire type monsters.
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“Although it also can be used as a weapon, I would want to create it more safe to be used and harmless for human”(Shena)
Shena told me as some of her territory reaches drought season, it’s much more easy for a simple case of fire to happen. It would be good for the guard to have this kind of potion to help their work.
From what she told me, I was surprised to the fact that she have her own land somewhere. Is she a ranked person in some kingdom or what? I asked her, but she just smile as usual with those gentle yet actually scary smile
“I wonder~~”(Shena)
She would answer like that every time I asked, the more I get involved with her, the more mystery I found about her and the more scary to ask.
Secondly, Shena trusted this prototype to us because she found me the easiest person to explain. Since we both are a reincarnated person, it is more easy for me to picture what she want this potion’s effect look like. She said it was an extinguisher like effect that she after, so she want me to see whenever it is effective or not against a real battle.
“It have the same purpose, only with a different shape, material, and slightly stronger effect”(Shena)
Is what she told me. I thought, ‘Isn’t that completely different already?!’ and want to retort her.
The original idea is where the potion only have effect toward ‘fire’. So when there is no fire, the potion will not work and just formed as a liquid instead. But she still has not reached that point yet since the Exf-potion would still freeze anything that is in contact with it. So, it’s still not safe to be used.
“Why don’t you used your own summoned beast as a tester?”(Rune/Crev)
I asked her that once, she just smile at me and later pinch my cheek harshly.
“Do you even understand how much mana I spend on one summoned beast? And how many unfinished work that will pile up if I take one day rest? Or how tight my schedule are? Do you realize how big my sacrifices to help you up? Huuuh?!”(Shena)
Her pinch keep getting more and more painful with each words she said. I hold my both cheek as I was remembering that time. It is undoubtedly painful!
“What about your guinea-pigs?”(Rune/Crev)
“They all are dead, I have to wait until there’s another death sentenced enemy to come”(Shena)
……….. I-I will ignore the last sentences! Yes, I don’t hear anything at all!
And lastly, although Shena never forbid me from using it in front of others, she told me to keep a secret of who is the creator.
“Take it as an early advertisement, just told those people that interested in it that the complete product is still not ready. If they’re persistent, just show them this”(Shena)
It was an envelope with a gold delicate bird symbol seal, I think it is a phoenix bird. The envelope itself is pure black.
Remembering what Shena told me, I show Mr. Rado the envelope she gave me. I never really peek what’s inside but once Mr. Rado sees it, he look stunned and hold my hands with sparkling eyes.
“I understand now! No wonder you have such amazing cook and tools.”(Rado)
Said him with a delighted face as if he had found his answer.
“It would be great if we could do a business together in the future!”(Rado)
Then he shakes my hand while gripping hard at it, after that he go away. I wonder what it is? What does this envelope mean? And what was written inside?
Out of curiosity, that night I take the envelope and open it.
...........nothing.
It was just a pure black paper
......That’s it?
How does this paper drove Mr. Rado’s curiosity away? What does it even meant?!
Since Kiel is working as merchant, I tried to ask her if she understand what does that envelope mean or if she ever know about it. Because it might be some merchant guild thing right.
The truth is, at first I am a bit scared to talk to her, what if she’s still mad? I can’t really imagine if she would say hurtful things to me, although I can imagine her ignoring my {Evig Contract} call.
All my worries proven to be worthless though, because it turns out she call me first and we talk normally. Of course this makes me thinks that she is no longer angry at me
............I shouldn’t let my guard down! I will prepare an apology gift just in case...
Eh, It is?
You do?!
What?!
Isn’t that like business EXPO?!
So, Mr. Rado thought that either I obtain that potion through there or I’m the creator myself. He himself wouldn’t want to pursue any further because of the rules
I’m sure that Shena pull some strings behind the scene. She wouldn’t give any mercy to those crossed her rules
THAT IS TOO MUCH WORK! WHY DIDN’T YOU INVITE THEM NORMALLY?!
I want to scream that to her. But knowing her personality, she would said ‘It is much more fun that way’ while smiling gently behind her desk. But this envelope will certainly safe me from other merchants’ curiosity gaze whenever I tested her prototype now.
After I showed him the envelope, Mr. Rado no longer asked me any questions, but he keeps smiling whenever his eyes meet mine.
After a few days an awkward glare from the trio and smiling face from Mr.Rado, we finally reach the Dwarf Kingdom.
It is amazing even if you see it from afar. In the game setting, the Dwarf Kingdom’s official name is [Colstra Kingdom]. In spite of being the only dwarf kingdom, [Colstra Kingdom] is unbreakable and known for their strength. the kingdom itself is constructed around the inside of a volcano mountain.
How can they build a kingdom in the volcano? The dwarf race have a very high durability, they can receive a heavy attack & extreme heat and still unshaken. They love working in the mine or any other fire related work and that is why the kingdom itself have the nickname ‘Land of Crafters’.
The castle constructed mostly with iron, flint and stones. If I’m not wrong, the arena for the blacksmith tournament is located in the middle of the volcano. You could see the magma from the spectator’s seat!
This place also where my favourite weapon and armor is made in the game. I always come here whenever I want to upgrade my weapon or buying rare materials for the upgrade!
Once we found the adventure guild, I immediately report our job completion.
“Let’s meet again and have a pleasant chat at the next invitation”(Rado)
He said that while giving our rewards. The eyes he have when he said that are the eyes of carnivour looking at their prey. I’m not a merchant nor a craftman! Although I do can craft, but I am not someone big you know? I’m just a guinea pig for Shena’s prototype products!
I want to tell him that, but he will definitely interrogate me! so I will just nod my head.
It’s not like we will meet again right? He will eventually realize that I’m not a merchant nor a craftman once he can’t found me at the Black Snow Market. Unlike my group who quickly report to the guild, Kulak’s group will be reporting tomorrow. The reason for our hurried report is because I want to say goodbye to Mr.Rado and the other three as soon as possible! It is also because our destination is at the west side of the dwarf kingdom.
It’s the twins’ home!
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You should at least give me some reward! I did good right? Right?
Friend : would strawberry chocolate do?
It would! DEFINETLY WOULD DO!
Friend : I am start to worry at how easy you are....*sigh*. So the next chapter-
*NewbieCub runs away
Friend : ........
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I got stuck of midterm periode while more and more school project need to be done. Which is why I haven't be able to post next chapter.
But I will manage somehow and post next chapter at 15 of May! Wish me luck!! \(>□<)/