Vorpal Rabbit and Fortress Uncle

Episode 201: Escort Request

A few more days passed after the second event (Special Development Directive; White God Beast Pilgrimage), which was in great turmoil, was successfully completed, and the launch proceeded unharmed.

"It's over, but...."

On the corner of Wade, at our base at Shiraka-an behind the cafe, I looked out at the room filled with relaxed air.

"What's wrong? Mr. Reggie."

One of the members, Letty, the subleader, raised only the long rabbit's ear.

She put her cheeks on the round table, stretched her arms tightly and relaxed her body.

Red hair spreads fan-shaped and hides her back.

"If you keep sighing, your happiness will escape."

It was a little girl, Lacto, who pushed herself to the desk next to Letty.

"No, it's a little too much, isn't it? Until you login on purpose....."

I looked around and shook my head.

Amy leaves her back loosely in the swing chair she bought at her own expense, and her sister and brother, Toka and Mikage, lie on the mattress in a small uplift.

It's a sight that I've become familiar with recently, but I still don't know what it means to be logged in.

"It's better to talk to everybody like this"

"It's easier to follow official wiki, BBS, and so on."

While I looked down, Letty and the others did not lose their posture, saying in a melted slime position with no decency or dignity.

"You guys haven't been out at all lately, okay?

At that time, a small figure appeared from the stairs holding a basket full of sheets.

Camille, with his red hair wrapped around a white cloth and dressed in chic maid clothes, looks down at us.

"Are you working on your development? You must be in business."

Camille, the NPC's maid, hit me with the right argument and Letty stretched her spine as she moaned.

"The hills and cliff towns were built, and they burned out."

As she put it, the frontiers of development today were divided into four bases.

One here, Wade, and the other here, Amatumara of the Spirit Peak.

After the end of the second event, new bases were also constructed in two places: Horse Horse Hills and Dragon Cliffs.

Ground vanguard base Seeds 03 and 04?

"That's right. Kiyo and Sakao are more familiar to us."

The common name among players of the hillside hub (Susano) is “Kiyo” and the cliff side is “Sakao”.

Of course, they both twisted the real-world place names just like Wade did.

Because Camille is an NPC, I don't use that name, but it is easier to understand and say from us.

"We've both been through a lot to make money on construction missions. It's not like we're enjoying the town anymore."

"I had a lot of fun looking around during the construction."

Lacto nodded as he remembered that time.

Kiyoo is in the middle of the hill and boasts a vast area comparable to Wade's.

There are many square buildings reminiscent of metal containers, and the streets are as regular and smart as the eyes of a plank.

In contrast, Sakao, on the cliff, is a city with high and low differences that correspond to complex terrain.

Built to hang onto the side of a giant ragged cliff, the town is three-dimensional and varied, making it an adventure to just walk.

"You're tired of boulders. Kiyoyo is a monotonous landscape and Sakao is simply tired."

Wake up from the tatami mat, says Toka.

She was on an Enemy Construction mission, capturing native creatures near the town with Letty.

At that time, there were still a lot of materials stored in the underground warehouse.

"Hah... Camille, do you have any good requests?

Drop your shoulders when you see them completely burning.

That's why I asked the maid I could count on for a favor.

Camille is tasked not only with daily chores, but also with picking up a few requests that suit my skill set.

"Hey, I'm stocking up on some gathering assignments."

Nevertheless, my ability to fight is becoming a little weak on the front lines today.

As a result, there were many items gathering systems that took advantage of the [Collector] 's abilities.

"Yes! I went to see it in the morning and I found something interesting."

"Interesting stuff?

Tilt your neck to the camel that slaps your hands.

The lineup of collecting system requests didn't change that much, but I had the impression that it was just plain like throwing away thrills and getting stability...

"Request from another Mechanical Doll (Quest)"

"Request...?

Further bend your bent neck into unfamiliar words.

Then suddenly Letty next door stood up.

Request! Speaking of which, it was also implemented!

"What do you know, Letty?"

"Fufufufu, Mr. Reggie, you can't think of a guy who just logged in and was just messing around in his room."

"I didn't have any other reason to think..."

Little by little, she shakes her fingers with a good face.

"The request (quest) was also described by Camille, but it was ordered from the machine doll. I mean, it's a mission from the same players as Letty."

I see?

"The difference from a normal assignment is that the conditions of achievement have changed and the reward is somewhat colored. Unlike the tasks that Takamagahara automatically sends out, can it actually help other players?"

Normally, the task that will be our source of funding will be created and issued by Takamaga Hara, the main computing device loaded on Amatera, a pioneering commander ship anchored on the far side of the sky.

The flavor is that we make missions based on a variety of information, but most of the items we deliver disappear and the crushed protozoa quickly flourish.

Unlike them, the request was a new element that actually made it possible for the producer to deliver certain items as a necessity, to seek escorts, and to bridge the gap between players.

"I wonder if a client can definitely help someone more than a mission... Camille, tell me what you're asking for."

"Yes, yes. Uh, a mining escort on the 8th floor of Amatumara. It says it would be nice to have someone who could use a transport machine cow."

I looked at Letty without thinking about the explanation.

She also seemed to know what I was trying to say, and raised her hand tightly.

"Calves, halibuts, and sirloin are always on the move!

All right, let's take the order.

Underground Resource Collection Site Seed 01 - Amatumala is a dungeon-shaped field that goes underground.

We've never set foot in it, and I was interested in what you said.

"Where's the client?

"Looks like we're meeting in Amatumara after lunch today."

"Okay. Thank you."

Let Camille take care of the order, and we'll start preparing for a long time to come.

Assemble weapons, organize items, and equip.

While doing so, it was a good time for Shiraka-an to board the Yata Glass and head for Amatumara.

"Ugh, it's as cold here as ever...."

Letty shook her shoulders and said.

Although it connects directly to Amatumara's second floor, Yata Glass homes are quite cold compared to Wade.

"Would this be better for me?"

That's what Lacto says about ice art.

The three of Amy, Toka, and Lacto behind her seem to be on Letty's side.

"Well, it looks like the client is waiting at home....."

Looking around the house.

Amatumara is still attacking the frontline with admiration, and there are many visitors.

The same is true of this request, but it is also valued as a source of rare metals for producers - especially blacksmiths.

That's not Reggie.

When I look around in the crowd, my name is called by surprise.

Turning to the voice, there stood a brown woman with gray hair.

Dressed in a sturdy dark blue overalls, her big breast, characteristic of Golem, is stretched to pieces.

"It's Neva. What a strange encounter."

"Really. I was just sending out a request and waiting for the guard."

"... hmm?

I have a hunch that there are many things in the word.

"Mr. Neva! Actually, Letty and the others were asked to look for someone to escort them."

"... hey, Reggie, maybe"

I guess so.

Opens the window and opens the Request Details screen.

I didn't leave it to Camille to confirm, but the name of Neva was clearly displayed in the client's field.