Transported to a hyper-realistic RPG.

"That said... it's just a grilled rice ball."

"Rice...?"

"Oh, I know the Elves grow it, but there's rice and soy sauce on Ouka.I don't know which way to go, but it's pretty rooted. "

"I've eaten it before, but I remember it's a strange fruit that can be eaten more and more even though it doesn't taste very good."

When she handed over the grilled rice balls, Hulina took a serious look.

"The surface is baked until it's crispy with soy sauce, and inside... no, it's better to hear your thoughts after eating."

"Well then... I'll take it."

Hulina, whose eyes were rounded a few seconds later, was surprised by the crispy and roasted rice balls.

"Hmm?! It's so delicious!Is that the temo you received yesterday inside? "

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

"Yes! Besides, it tastes good with rice!"

"I use temo leaves soaked in miso as ingredients.

That's not all. This is a baked fish, a dish soaked in soy sauce, and this is a shellfish ingredient.

It was just an island, it was rich in seafood, and it was a dream food culture for me. "

"I've never eaten such a delicious rice ball!"

"That's good."

I didn't make it, but it would be nice if you could eat the recommended product while being moved.

It may be difficult to reproduce on the continental side, but it may be possible to create one with the influence of large alliances.

After the three of you have finished eating the peroli and grilled rice balls, take a short break and return to work.

We're almost done refilling the item, so let Nil take care of the rest, and Hulina and I will start making new items.First of all, let's take out some of the various mushrooms and molds that arrived yesterday that seem dangerous.

Among them, there is one thing that can be imagined as a puff and a finished shape.

[Beige mold... when shocked, the moisture contained spreads around.]

There was a mold ball of skin color with such characteristics.

It is a description that seems to create a bottled image, but in fact, it is completely different. When it is impacted, moisture pops out of the hard mold with great momentum.

If you try to force yourself to drink, your throat gets moisture and chokes.It has as much momentum as a powerful water cannon.

After several shocks, we found that we can store three times as much moisture as the mold volume.

Although it is amazing in itself, it is unlikely to be used as an application for simply transporting water.

In the first place, the world is rich in nature and water is soft.There are few environments that are troubled with water so far.

Moreover, by consuming magic, water can be produced anytime, anywhere, so there is not much demand for water bottles in the first place.

"This funny mold... can you use it to make something?"

"What I'm noticing is that the mold itself is dry after absorbing moisture rather than being able to store it."

"Sure, even if you inhale water, the surface is crispy.

Is that… helpful? "

"I see... for example, something like cotton, you know what happens when you drain water?"

"Because it is a material used in clothing, I understand.

I'm going to be a mess. "

"Yes, that's normal.

But this mold, even if it contains moisture in itself, it traps everything inside, leaving little of it on the surface.I don't know what's going on, but don't you find it interesting? "

"Sure, it's interesting..."

I think it is easy to understand when you imagine a sponge, but the material that contains moisture is basically a fine hole inside.

When water touches pores in sponges and the like, water fills the pores one after the other due to the effect of surface tension.This makes it possible to keep it without leaving the water outside.

However, naturally, if there are not many holes that allow water to enter from the surface to the back, it will not be possible, and moisture will remain on the surface.In other words, it's normal to be wet if you touch it.

And this beige mold doesn't have it.Moreover, all the moisture contained by the impact jumps out at once.

It is a substance that can only be described as a mysterious mold.

And the surface does not show any effect of the contained moisture...

"Don't you think you can use the moisture that molds absorb as a good throwing weapon if you make it dangerous instead of water?"

"I see! Even if the moisture other than water is absorbed by the mold, it is a completely harmless mass of mold, no matter how dangerous the contents are, unless it is impacted!"

"Oh, for example, if we absorb the mucus from the acidslime..."

"Well, I'm scared just thinking about it... the mucus in the Acid Slime melts the metal in an instant, so just throwing it at me will nullify your armor and weapon!"

"Even heavily armed enemies can easily destroy their armor."

"Just throw it..."

Some of them are not effective for everyone because they have metal that plays with even the mucus of the Acid Slime, and some of them aren't metal that uses monster materials, but the development of suffering from heavy equipment should dramatically decrease.

It is thought that it is better to store the liquid in a bottle and spray it, but in order to spray the liquid from the bottle, the distance must be quite close, and even if the bottle is thrown, if there is no gap, it is avoided and finished.

Above all, I could be harmed.

On the other hand, if you can use it as a mold ball, it will be within a considerable range and you will not be harmed.

Furthermore, this beige mold can be used semi-permanently and repeatedly depending on how it is used, since it does not sacrifice itself by simply putting water in and out.

"You're sure it's going to be a very useful item?!Would you like to make it quick?! "

"No, because the mucus in Acid Slime is pretty dangerous, it's dangerous to bump into it all of a sudden.

First, we should figure out what's going to happen with normal water. "

"Yes, I see. I've said a little reckless..."

"From here on out, you'll keep trying and making mistakes.It's a real job, but are you okay? "

"I'll take care of it! I'll do my best!"

Hulina holds her fist small in front of her chest.

Hulina looks like an adult woman when she's in business and looks very cool, but her usual behavior seems pretty cute.

When I first met you, I guess I just didn't have the technique of putting that side out.

How many male merchants wept when it was decided to leave Delsmark City temporarily…

I mean, I'm letting such a Hulina-san be an exclusive merchant... wouldn't it be better if I took my feet to Delsmark and got bumped in the back lane or something...?

I'm scared!

As I thought about it, I separated it.

The days are still high, but nothing needs to be finished by today.

"Let's get this over with today."

"I see..."

"It must have been hard, huh?"

"It's certainly hard, but it's very helpful.

Sinya had an image that made everything easy, so she could see how shallow it was.

All I was looking at was the finished form, which required a lot of time and trial and error.

It's obvious, but it's completely different when you experience it than when you don't.Just knowing it is a great value to me.Besides, I can teach you the knowledge and the way of thinking... and I should pay for it. "

"No, I don't think I can get the money that much.Anyone can think of it.

Besides, this is the end of the day.... "

"Can I come again tomorrow?!"

"I don't mind, but is Hulina okay?"

"I have some work left, but I'm not in a hurry, and I'm going to go to the Alliance now and clean it up, so I'm perfectly fine!"

"Okay, I'll do it again tomorrow."

Yes!

It's too gooey to come, so I accidentally made it okay.If you help me again tomorrow, I apologize for the boulder without anything.

So after sending Hulina to the guild, Nil and I decided to walk around the city.

"Nil, I was hoping to thank Hulina for something, but what do you think would be good?"

Thank you?

"I can't let you help me for free, can I?"

"That's right... you seem to be interested in a lot of things, so why don't you send something unusual?"

"Something unusual? Something unusual?"

"Well then, I don't think it tastes any good... because there's no other way to use it than to cash it for Hulina."

"Let me ask you something... something made of unusual materials?"

"Depending on the object, it depends on whether Hulina can make what she needs.

I think it would be more useful for Hulina to have something practical, so if you look for it and go around the store, you might find something good. "

"I see..."

Hülina shows me cute charm points and cute tricks, but basically a good merchant.

Gifts with pragmatism are more pleasing...

The boulder is our Nil. I'm counting on you.

Afterwards, when I put my face to shops everywhere, I looked around at it and this, but I couldn't find anything that seemed good as a gift.

"Ah! Shinya-san and Niru-chan! Hey!"

"Don't scream all over the city."

"Ugh...."

A little further away, I heard the voices of Promerte and Petro.

"Just the two of you?"

"It's time to buy.Tomorrow, I'm going on a crusade quest, so they'll see for themselves what they need and what they're selling. "

Are you sure you don't want to take a sampling quest?

"Ah... if it's true, I was going to ask you to do it from a sampling quest..."

Promerte has a slightly bitter face.

What's wrong?

"I don't know what to do with it.

I know everything about my surroundings almost perfectly, sooner than they teach me. "

"Last night, I was almost perfectly aware of the surrounding terrain, vegetation, and monster types.

I've been asked a few questions about plants and monsters I don't know. "

Ah...

Lenya and the others are professionals in their hands.You know better than anyone how important it is to know your surroundings.

In the evening, it will be a flow of people scattering, gathering information, sharing...

I heard that Nam and the others are doing the same thing, and it seems that Lenya and the others are quite good.

"It's embarrassing that we haven't looked around the city yet... I've told you so much!!I was surprised and couldn't hear you! "

"Hahaha... well, even on Ouka Island, they were pretty handy."

"So I decided to take a Crusade Quest tomorrow.

Prey is a D-ranked monster, so it's a simple quest.

I think I have something to teach you, such as crusading monsters that weren't on the island, collecting materials that will pay for it, but I think I'll remember that soon.

Your ranks are going to go up. "

"That's good.

How's your relationship with Lenya and the others? "

"Pretty good. Was it Shinobi?Because you're good at working in the back world, or you're a little uncomfortable expressing your emotions, or you get the cold impression, but you're not a bad person.

Only Kohar has a slightly different impression... "

"What's wrong with Kohar?"

Promerte with eyebrows facing diagonally down.Looks like he's thinking something.

"She's a little reluctant... I get the impression that she's looking down at herself for a lot of people.

For someone like me... there were occasions when I was reluctant.

I don't know if I can ask... what happened to her on the island? "

"... it's not something I can talk about from my mouth, so I can't tell you in detail, but it seems like I've been through a pretty tough life."

"That's right... I feel a little dangerous because I'm a shadowy kid somewhere..."

"Well... I don't think so.So, if you care about that too, I'd be happy. "

"... okay.

I teach bows, and I have the most opportunities to talk to them, so I'll just watch them. "

Atashi, too!

"Thank you."

"So... what are Sinya doing here?"

The city of Chukou is like a Western-style city, and the closest one is Delsmark.However, compared to Delsmark, the overall grade of the building, such as its material and size, has fallen by a few steps.

The neighborhood where the small buildings hang out is where we are now.

Stores lined up along the main street are often for the masses, and not very rare items are available.When that happens, you're going to go deep inside yourself.

And if you notice, you've reached a deep place where only the locals can come.

"I thought it might be a store selling unusual items."

"What do you need?"

"I haven't decided yet.I'm looking for a rare and practical gift. "

A gift...

Then why don't you come with us?

"That might be a good idea!"

"I said... where are you going?"

"I don't know if I have anything for you, but if you're looking for something unusual, I'm sure you'll find it in Grandma Arten's shop up ahead."

Arten's shop?

"You'll find out when you go.It's okay because I won't take it or be eaten. "

"I'm not worried about that... should I...?"

Let's go!

"Huh?! Why ignore it?! I got scared to go suddenly?!"

Promerte and Petro walk in complete disregard of my words.

They won't take it or eat it... right?

"Here it is!"

We arrived at a slightly old-fashioned house with no aberrations.I don't have a sign, and I can't see it in the store.

"It looks like a normal house, but there's a lot of stuff inside, so don't worry, you'll sell what you want."

"Oh, oh..."

Giee.....

When Promerte opens the wooden door, a murmuring sound sounds and the door opens slowly.

As Promerte said, the house is full of mysterious tools, many of which are miscellaneous and most of which you don't know what to use.

There is a stepping stone, but it passes through a dense display.

"Grandma Arten! I'm here!"

Gong!

Ah!

After Petro's loud voice, you hear the sound of something hitting you and the voice of a woman.

"It hurts... Petro! How many times can I tell you not to shout?!"

"Ghhhhh!"

The woman with blue hair mixed with gray hair and blue eyes came out while scratching her head from the back.

The customer is quite old and has a lot of wrinkles on his face.

It features a large dark purple curly hat and long, curly, wavy hair.

"Because of you, I'll take the money just the number of times I hit my head!"

"I'm sorry! I'll be careful next time!"

"How many times have I heard that word?"

Ehehe.

"Hmm? Do you have a face you don't know?"

Me and the old lady who noticed Nil rewore their hats and asked.

"You've talked about this before, right?Kaidoo-san and Niru-chan helped us out with our party. "

"Ah, I don't even feel like I'm saying that."

"You gave Grandma Arten a lot of materials.I owe it to these two to get it.I feel like I said... well, remember that. "

"Hihihihi, I'm kidding. I remember.

It seems that you helped our customer. Thank you. "

"Now that Promerte and the others are helping us, it's each other.You're a lot closer than that, aren't you? "

If you get along well enough to thank me on behalf of Promerte and the others, you should get along pretty well.

"We've known each other for a long time," he said.

I don't care about old times like that.Promerte and Petro came to get it, didn't they?It's done. "

"Wow! Thank you! Grandma Sasuga-Arten! Work is fast!"

"Shit, Petro's always in good shape."

As soon as Grandma Arten entered the back, she returned and handed something over to Petro.

What's that?

"It's a special trap for Grandma Arten! Trap!"

This is it?

Appears to be about the size of a small box.It's a small box about ten centimeters tall.It is a wooden box with no special decoration, and there is nothing particularly suspicious about it.

"How do you use it?"

"Bury this on the ground and when the monsters pass over it, magic will activate!

The sign on the back tells us what magic works! "

When Petro flipped the box, the pattern was engraved.

Tana and Promerte are there, daring to use the tool trap instead of magic to save magic.

"Ah, do you sense vibrations and activate magic?

Does that mean you have to remove the lid and bury it? "

"Wow! That's right! The side and top surfaces are covered and then removed and buried on the ground!"

"Ah, the boy seems to know magic tricks."

"Just a little. It's like a hobby."

I mean... I'm not a kid... Well, if you do it from a grandmother like this, you might be a kid...

"I see. He's not a bad boy.

You're looking for something, aren't you?What are you looking for? "