"Come on, here it is. I'm sorry, but I need you to come in and wait. I have someone else to bring."

"Okay. Then let me wait for you properly."

Me and Yuki sit back on the couch in the office and look at the room.

What's going on in the room... somehow, it feels like the researcher's room.

There are also a number of objects that have trouble expressing themselves, such as peels that have never been seen or objects in strange shapes.

I wonder what research Warren usually does in this room.

I'm more interested in you.

"Twa, that's a room with a lot of unusual things."

"Sure. Never seen a peel before, odd objects... wonder what the hell they collected it for"

"Would you like to hear it when I get back?

"... no, let's stop it. I can't help but ask, and I feel like I'm about to get an answer back that I don't understand."

"Yeah, okay. But what the hell are you doing here?

"Come on. I'm guessing that confirmation of the silver watch is a request to a high-ranking alchemist..."

As I was in conversation with Yuki, the door was knocked modestly.

"It's Warren. Is it okay if I come in?

"Yeah, I'm fine. Go ahead."

"I guess I made you wait. This is my client, Sajas."

"This is Sajas, who gave you an introduction. I don't know how much we're going to get along, but thank you."

"Yeah, nice to meet you. I'm Twa. I know you're asking, but I'm an alchemist. So, this is Yuki."

"It's Yuki. Nice to meet you."

"Oh, I got it.... Warren, have you explained the request yet?

"No, not yet. I'm going to explain it to you when you get here."

"Right. Well, that explains the request. The request is simple and 'make gargoyle'."

"Make gargoyles? Do I have to collect that from the material? I refuse to say it's just from collecting material."

"Oh, don't worry there. I have most of the materials I need."

"Almost?"

"Oh, I'm missing some. The request is to collect them and complete the gargoyle."

"... what's the reward, by the way?

"Hmm, negotiating rewards before you can or can't?

"Because I want to decide whether to take it on depending on the reward. So, what's the reward?

"That's it, but I'd like to make it a special equipment recipe for gargoyles, currently being studied in [academic cities]. Of course, let's get some ingredients for that recipe."

"How much is it to some extent?

"Uhm...... right. Prepare up to 5 pieces of equipment. Why don't you hit me in the hand?

"That's not until you hear the material that's missing from the gargoyle. If you don't have enough ore, it won't take you days to mine it."

"Don't worry there. I have enough ore. What's missing is the kind of demon nucleus that becomes the core of gargoyles."

"... is it the Devil's Nucleus? Then why don't we just buy it off at the market?

"That's no good! What I want is a special gargoyle. I want the Devil's Nucleus collected on its own!

I don't collect it myself.

I guess it depends on the monster I have to take down.

"So, what monsters fight to collect Demon Nukes?

"Let's talk about that from me. There are a total of 4 demon nuclei I want you to get." The Demonic Nucleus of Prototype Golem Alpha, "" The Demonic Nucleus of Prototype Golem Beta, "" The Demonic Nucleus of Prototype Golem Gamma, "" The Demonic Nucleus of Guardian Golem, "that's it."

"... you want me to collect them all on my own?

"Oh, yeah. A Gentile would be easy, wouldn't it?

"... we are producers, craftsmen. If you want to exorcise a monster, I was wondering if you should face someone who specializes in combat."

Yeah, honestly, I can't talk about it.

I don't care that you're a player, and I don't like the tone of command, because you're determined to be always highly combative.

It's a hassle, and should I turn down a quest like this?

That's what I was thinking, and Warren slapped me in the ear.

"I'm sorry, will you take this request? Sajas is one of the city's faces and an alchemist. He's going to lose his leg if he can't get a gargoyle in the near future... or he's going to be moved to another city. I'm in a situation where there's no one else."

"I don't know about that attitude anymore."

"I've heard that Gentiles (players) go to battle without fear of death. Sajas is a person on the side who is truly getting those stories. That's why I think I can treat the Gentiles (players) like I said."

"You can't save me any more. So you think I'm gonna take this request?

"Admittedly, there's something wrong with Sajas' humanity. But as an alchemy guild, I want to take this request."

"… then multiply the reward. I think I'll have Meteorite Ore 600 and Mithril Ore 400 added to Adamantite Ore 600."

"Huh!! … that amount is just not ready right away"

"Then there's no talking."

"Wait. Half an amount of each can be prepared immediately. The other half will be gathered in two weeks."

"... ok. Then let's take this story on."

"... helpful. Anything else I can help you with?

"Tell me where each golem is. I've fought prototype golem alpha, but I've never encountered anything else."

"Okay, each golem is scattered within the kingdom of Mana Reef. Get a map of where you live here."

"Then I'll leave you to it. So, how soon can I finish this request?

"I want it to be a state of gathering all the demonic nuclei for a week, the next heavenly day. Is that possible?"

"Well, I guess I'll have to try. I'll take it for now, but there's a chance we won't make it."

"... then I'll negotiate so I can extend it for another week. So please."

... Is this enough for the conditional aspect?

The good news is that if you can complete this quest, you will get 2 gargoyles of material as a reward.

"What? Did we talk about this?

"Yeah, we talked about it. Request to create a gargoyle, let me take it."

"Well, then you can say that without a lot. So, when's it gonna be done? Tomorrow or the day after?

... Wow, the old man with this hand is so annoying or something.

I look back at Warren.

"Well, relax, Sajas. There are four Demon Nuclei to collect. Well, the crusading golem is dotted all over the country. Tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, you can't make it on a date like that."

"We hear that Gentiles (players) use the transfer gates to move around various places in an instant. Wouldn't it be soon if we used that?

"Travel at the transfer gate requires registration once as a transfer point. Besides, if you think about taking down monsters and getting Demon Nukes, one place and one day won't be enough."

"Hmm. Then how many days will it take? I can't afford much."

"Just wait a week. If that still doesn't work, it's another week."

"Isn't that critical then!

"It's a miracle in itself that a high-ranking alchemist showed up at this time in the first place. If that's unacceptable, you're gonna have to give it up."

"... come on, okay. I'll do as you say."

Apparently, we've got your story together.

"You kept me waiting. So, we're officially ordering a quest."

"The Secret Quest," Mana Reef Stone Soldier, "has occurred. Do you want to order?

Are you still dealing with Secret Quests this time?

I guess I'll check the contents as well.

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Secret Quest: Mana Reef Stone Soldier

(Party recommended)

Quest Goal:

Get the following items directly in the drop

Prototype Golem Alpha's Demon Nucleus 0/1

Prototype Golem β's Demon Nucleus 0/1

Prototype Golem Gamma's Demon Nucleus 0/1

Guardian Golem's Demon Nucleus 0/1

Quest Reward:

Recipe 1 for Special Equipment for Gargoyle Enhancement

5 sets of materials for creating special equipment

Adamantite Ore 600

Meteorite Ore 600

Mithril Ore 400

Quest Due

Reality Time Until Sunday, October 21

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... Yeah, there's no shortage of content.

There's a recipe for special equipment and ore of all kinds of metal on it as a reward and no problem.

Later it's all about collecting all the items by the due date... yeah, let's ask the professor for help here too.

He would be happy to help in exchange for information on the new Secret Quest.

When the quest order was over, Sajas left the room.

What a busy man you are.

A little after Sajas left, an Alliance official came in with something like a map instead.

"Alliance Master. It's what I was asked to do."

"Oh, okay.... Okay, now I'm pretty sure. Step back, please."

"Yes, excuse me"

Apparently, you had me bring you a map.

"Mr. Twa. This is a map of the area where each golem lives."

"... you're scattered extensively"

"Oh, the prototype golem alpha is a good neighborhood, but otherwise it's splendidly scattered."

"... it takes a day just to get around."

"Oh, that's why I'm suspicious you'll even make it in a week"

I didn't know there was a pit in here...

"Anyway, you don't have to stick to collecting them in a week. Just get it together in two weeks."

"I'm getting a reward on this one, too. I'll respond to your request as best I can."

"Right. Well, good to see you."

Now the quest is officially ordered.

Me and Yuki aren't militarily enough, so let's get around to the professor and get help ready.

The reward over there is enough for the conditions and thoughts of this quest.

Well, we don't have much time, and we need to get in touch with the professors quickly.

Since the order for the quest has been placed, I will leave the Alliance Master's room behind and try to get in touch with the professor as I head outside.

The professor may be a professor and busy with the Walnut quest, but with bait called the new Secret Quest, about three of us can catch it.

As long as we have the number of people, we'll just have to align the Nucleus with the number of attempts.

I'm afraid of appetite sensors, but let's say they compete in numbers.