"Alright, before we make a plan on what to do next, you should really tell me everythin' you know about that Book." I reasoned, "Can it really just manifest whatever the writer wants it to manifest? When and how did you first start to figure out it wasn't just an ordinary book? And finally - who did we get it from?"

"Lotta' questions, bud. But eh, here goes." Olya looked at the Purple Book's gold decorated exterior, "If memory serves, I found this book randomly while we were selling all of our wares to the people at the dock town, as I said. So either someone must've traded it in for some wheat, or what's more likely, they wanted an easy and anonymous way to get rid of it and make it someone else's problem."

"Problem? Why do you call it a problem?" I raised an eyebrow at his choice of words, "This thing just saved Shaid's life! If anythin', it's more so a blessin'."

"You don't get it, Schnell." He warned, "This thing is way too powerful for any one man to wield. I'm sure of it, the previous owner of this Purple Book figured it out the hard way and just wanted to be set free of it as soon as possible. Gods know just how much they've already changed the original story, if there even was one to begin with..."

Olya, you sound like a total wimp, man! Seriously, why is this guy so scared of possessing such a Fortunate Book? It's like the best safety net we could ever get, given how with it, we can essentially assure that our journey remains successful from beginning to end. No more worrying about danger, supply shortages or whether or not negotiations will go our way. It can all be adjusted to fit our preferred narrative!

"Alrighty then, I guess that answers most of my questions about it, but one still remains." I looked at the Book again, "How did you figure it out? What other powers are hidden behind those pages? Remember, don't hold any details, I want you to tell me all that you know."

"Mhm. Of course." He nodded, "This... is just a hypothesis, okay? So if I happen to be wrong about it, promise me you won't get mad, got it?"

"Yeah man, of course." I reclined a bit, "Now spill the beans, bro!"

"Hoo, okay... Here goes." He took a deep breath before stating outright, "This Book, its primary use seems to be for it to tell you everything about your life, from birth to the present."

"What?" I got back up not even a second after reclining, "I don't get it."

"Basically, it refers to a "protagonist" character, but I've tested it out with multiple random people while you two weren't looking." He elaborated, "The contents of the Book are different for everyone, and it seems that when you reach the present, you get to see the Book continue to write your story in realtime. That is the primary use, but what would happen if you were to say, erase a part of the already set in stone story and change it for something else?"

"...Ah, I get it." I then realized, "You'd essentially be changin' the past, and thus alter the present and future. It's quite literally a Book about the World."

"I guess you could call it that." He chuckled, "You caught on quick. Looks like I was right to make your core characteristic to adapt to any situation quick."

"Huh?" I paused the conversation when I heard that, "Back up for a second. You... changed me?"

"N-No, not on purpose at least." He kind of shuffled away sheepishly, "Back when I first didn't know about this Book's powers, I just used it to jot down our travels, remember? A-And I kiiiinda made you out to be this extremely smart and capable man that can always find a way to succeed in any given situation. Again, entirely by accident, but it did serve to help us plenty during our travels."

W-Wait, what? No, that's wrong, though. I was capable from the start, the Book didn't do anything. This has to be a mistake, is he saying that all of my accomplishments have only happened because of the Book literally changing who I am for the better? Then, what would I look like had he written me in any other way?

"Of course, I doubt you'd be that different had I not changed anything about you, if at all." He brushed away my worries, "You were capable from the start, and I was pretty accurately depicting your character, so don't worry about it too much."

"O-Oh, yeah." I chuckled anxiously, "T-Then, what did you write about Shaid or yourself?"

"Hmm, hard to say, since it was so long ago..." He struck a deep thinking pose, "I remember writing Shaid to be just more so a comic relief character. That, and that he would die from a random event. Tch, that must explain the light killing him for seemingly no reason. Only goes to show how scary this Book can be... Oh, but I didn't write anything about myself."

"So the light was the Book's depiction of "something random"... Oh, but I guess when you say he's a comic relief character, nothin's really changed from the norm then, huh?" I joked, though he didn't quite appreciate it as much as I did.

"Uhh, can we stop joking about a comatose guy who's literally lying right there?" He pointed to Shaid, "I don't feel comfortable about it at all."

"Oh, sure. Whatever you say." I then got up, "Then, how about we go test out our newfound gadget a bit?"

"Hm? What've you got in mind, bud?" He asked.

"If what you said is true, then the newest entries of the Book should mostly just be about how empty the floors and rooms above us were." I explained, "Imma go back up there to "check if we missed anythin' ", and while I do that, I want you to edit in some loot. Got it?"

"You want me to add in loot?" He tilted his head, "What if it doesn't work, though?"

"Then we'll know we didn't skip over anythin'!" I guffawed as I ran out of the warm room, "Do your best, man! Write in some food for us!"

"Damn, at least gimme some time to think things up...!" He complained as the door shut by itself.

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Alright, time to find us some proper loot! This dungeon, I at first thought it was a horrible death trap that took away my best friend from me, but now that we have it all mapped out and can essentially make it into whatever we want, it really feels way more fun than anything! Now that Shaid's also alive, if unconscious, I also don't have to worry about anything other than waiting for his sleepy ass to finally wake as well.

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"Which means...!" I slammed open the first door, only to see a bunch of gold coins scattered about the room which was previously completely empty, "I can properly spend my time thoroughly enjoying every aspect of this dungeon crawl!"

Looks like the first thing Olya thought to add was a room filled with gold. Heh, that money-hungry bastard, didn't I tell him to do food and basic supplies first? Oh well, I guess this sight for sore Eyes will do just as well for the time being. Frolicking around in the room until I got bored under the false pretense of giving Olya enough time to prepare the next one, I then finally got bored after a solid 10 minutes before leaving the room and opening the next door.

"Whoa mama!" I found myself salivating at the beautiful sight spread before me, "This is... an all you can eat buffet! Haha, Olya, you legend!"

Indeed, the second room proximity-wise from the room Olya and Shaid were in was a room filled with all sorts of foods. I did at first worry about it going bad after a few days tops, but then I quickly realized we could just as easily remake the room with fresh food. Who knows, maybe Olya also thought about that and made this room automatically restock? I know I would make it like that.

"Alright, all filled up." I patted my belly as I left the food room feeling parched, "I sure could go for some... alcoho-Eh?"

Well, this is a surprise. Logically, the next course of action after making a food room would be a drinks room, I would think. But I guess Olya has his own priorities, since this room is actually a library filled with all sorts of those light novels of his.

"Reincarnated in a Different World as a Little Sister to an Aristocrat who is also a Demon Lord?" I winced at the absurdly long title, "Geez, he reads this shit? Oh, and of course the illustrations make the characters look like damned kids."

Somehow, I wasn't at all surprised by this turn of events. I did give him a chance by looking for some books with actually cool characters illustrated on them, but alas, they were all infantile girls. Not my taste, personally, nor should it be anyone's in my opinion, but since it's Olya, I somehow don't mind as much. Maybe cause he's the reason we get all this cool stuff for free? Who knows...

"Oh, there's the drink room." I admired the glory of all the wine, ale and beer glasses perfectly aligned in the room that was now decorated to look like a wine cellar.

Taking a swig of each one, I didn't wanna stop until I started seeing doubles. This really is shaping up to be one sick lair, I must say. I'm sure Shaid's gonna be stoked to see it all filled to the brim once he wakes up. Now, where was I? Oh right, onto the next room.

"Hey cutie~" A voluptuous and scantily clad babe immediately approached me as I opened the door, "Care for a little bit of fun?"

"Hubba hubba." I muttered the moment my Eyes stopped to look her up and down.

"Humu, looks like you're quite interested." She rubbed her chest on mine as she took my hand and walked me to a king sized bed enshrouded in a romantic mood, "Now then, shall I take those off of you?"

"Olya, you fuckin' genius." I couldn't help but smile as I took my pants off.

This man, he really thought to add women to the party! What a God! And this girl, she's exactly my type! Did he perhaps do that on purpose? No, there's no way he would know, so I guess it's just a coincidence. In any case, seeing as this little lady here is probably just an illusion created by the Book, I see no reason why I should have to worry about anti-contraceptive means, am I right? Heheh...

"I-I'm gonna...!" I shouted as I felt myself getting pried off of the girl of my dreams, "Huh!? Oi, whoever ruined my funtime better be ready for a bruisin'-!"

"Hey now, go easy on us, big boy~" A ton of equally as sexy ladies showed themselves as they all latched onto me, "We just wanted to have some fun with you as well, is that alright?"

"A-Ah, y-yeah..." I nodded as they pressed their bodies on me from all angles.

Ah, so this is what Heaven feels like. Pretty good, pretty good... Then again, does Heaven really contain succubi? I assume that's what these girls are, cause they wrung me dry to the point where I almost collapsed from exhaustion when they finally had their fill. Leaving the room wearing only my underwear as I carried the rest of my clothes over my arm, I only then recalled we were in fact in the north pole and that it was actually extremely cold outside of these rooms. Quickly putting everything back on as I rushed back to Olya and Shaid, I was about ready to call it a day and report my findings to him. Who knows, maybe Shaid woke up by now as well?

"Good morning, afternoon, evening!" I ran in all smiles, "Whatever time it is outside, I can assure you it's good! Olya, the experiment was a complete success! Women, supplies, riches - it's all there thanks to you and that Book!"

"S-Schnell..." Olya looked conflicted, "I'm glad to hear you've enjoyed yourself, but we've got some bad news..."

"Something regarding Shaid?" I assumed based on the fact he was checking his pulse again for some reason.

"Shaid died again." He pried open his eyelids to check just in case before slumping forward, "Looks like these conditions really aren't the best for a comatose person, huh..."

"Oh, is that all?" I sat back down before patting him on the back, "Then just revive him again, no biggie. Anyways, that room with the women...!"

"Schnell, this is serious." He contemplated, "We might have to go back to the kingdom and take him to a hospital. Life and death shouldn't normally be so easily flipped between."

"Normally, but this situation isn't normal now, is it?" I explained, "Look, if you're so worried, then just make a hospital room with a doctor that works around the clock and put Shaid in there. No reason to go outside at all, right? Now come on, once you do that, you should go through all those rooms you've just made for yourself and have some fun."

"I suppose..." He scratched his cheek before awkwardly writing Shaid back to his comatose state, "T-Then, the hospital room should be right after the room with the women in it. Let's take him there for now before grabbing a bite to eat."

"Haha, now you're gettin' it!" I patted him on the back before hoisting Shaid over my shoulder, "Just don't think about it too hard and enjoy this cheat we were given to your heart's content! Ohoho, I can't wait to see your face when you enter the babe room...!"