Vorpal Rabbit and Fortress Uncle

Episode 690: Medicine and the Sword

With Maple's [Swordsmanship] skill level rising, Hu's acquisition of new weapons, and, above all, Momiji's participation as a recovery support staff, hunting in the [Beast Forest] went smoothly. At the same time that the overall attack power was raised, it was more pleasant than Maple and Hu expected to be able to fight without fear of being shot.

Well, a lot, a lot. The [dismantling] skills have improved, the success rate has exceeded 70%, and you've earned quite a lot this time.

On his way back from the forest, Fu shakes his backpack as he walks along the path of the [Meadow of Beginnings]. She is focusing her earned BB mainly on her strength, and her weight limit is increasing compared to the beginning.

In this hunt, such growth was clearly felt.

"Now you can buy the Blue Sheath Sword."

What can you do to strengthen the red sheath?

Maple trees are also rare and light in footsteps, as expected from a large number of drop items. His [Sword Technique] skill was also clear, exceeding level 20, and he reached the required level of the "Red Sheath Sword", which was the target of the "Blue Sheath Sword" enhancement.

"I need to catch up with you both soon." < Throw > skill is gradually improving, but < Dispensing > skill is still zero

Sandwiched between the two with a smile on their faces, Momiji adds a sense of aloneness. This time, she was participating as an unusual healer (healer) throwing ampules. However, as a newcomer to this planet, she has not yet developed any skills and her resilience is minimal.

Now, I'm still catching up with the amount of recovery, but if the LP of the maples increases and the protozoa's attack power increases, the amount of water recovered to the baked stone will be increased.

"This time, we have gathered a lot of medicinal herbs." When I get back to town and pack my things, I'll improve my skills. "

“Yes, at least I want to be able to make my own ampoules.”

Unlike nanomachine powder, which is consumed as a catalyst, which is practically cost-free, drug delivery technicians like Momiji are costly. The ampoules I use are expensive in the first place.

Since even the lowest-grade ampoule used by the three people would cost a lot of money, I would like to cover all of it by making it myself.

"Okay, then I'll sell the item." Maple, show Momiji-chan to the production square. "

"Okay, thank you."

The maples that reached the west gate of Susanoo are divided into two. Fu, who packed the dropped items in his backpack, went to checkout on his behalf, and Maple and Momiji headed for the Production Square to level up their skills.

"Actuarial and production."

"Oniichan?"

"It's nothing. The square is this way."

Maples rely on their memories and maps to make their way to the plaza they've visited before. This time, we will use the equipment called the mixing table, not the cooking area.

"I'm a gatekeeper when it comes to production." Please do it appropriately. "

“All right, looks like we have a guide, so I'll try.”

While Momiji was looking over the square with her arms around the maple tree, she began her first production.

"Well, first, stand in front of the concoction table and use the technique. I wonder if this will do.... kon, hey, [concoction]!"

A window appears in front of the concoction table as Momoji activates the technique while slightly reddening his cheeks. She follows the instructions written there and puts the medicinal herbs she collected in the field in a jug mounted on a table.

All you have to do is use the mixing stick and mix it with the rhythm.

Basically, all the actions of the production system are in the form of mini-games.

When Momoji pushed the mixing stick into the pot, a gentle tempo rhythm immediately emerged.

"Ah, I-I-I...!"

Surprised, she moves the mixing stick to the rhythm.

If the timing is good, the horizontal axis bar displayed in the window moves to the right, and if it is bad, the vertical axis bar moves down. The horizontal axis indicates the degree of completion, and the vertical axis indicates the quality. The goal was to complete the [Dispensing] skill while maintaining the highest quality possible.

"Whoa!?"

However, when too much effort is put into unfamiliar tasks, the quality bar is cut off. As soon as the vertical axis showed zero, the contents of the pot exploded and black smoke blew out.

Are you okay?

The maple that heard the explosion turned around in a panic. Momiji had her cheeks blackened and her eyes rounded.

"I'm sorry, I failed."

"I can't help it because it's my first time." Even if you fail, you get experience points, right? "

Momoji's cheeks, which dropped his shoulders, were wiped with his thumbs, and Maple laughed and encouraged. For production activities, experience is entered regardless of the success or failure of the results. No matter how many times they fail, they grow little by little.

"There's still some material left." You can try. "

“All right, look, we're going to make it next time.”

With the cheering of the maple, Momiji grabs the mixing stick again.

Using the technique, throw in the herbs and scratch them to the rhythm. I have failed several times, but the rhythm gradually stains my body.

It's done!

At last, the medicine was completed.

It's the lowest-grade LP recovery ampoule, but it's the first one she handcrafted from scratch.

As a reward for success, more experience points were added than at the time of failure, but it was the reaction of the watching maple that pleased Momiji more than that.

"Wonderful! The boulder is mine -- oh, my sister."

"Fufufu. Thank you."

Momiji narrows her eyes as she gently strokes her leafy hair.

"Venerable..."

"What a good brother and sister."

"Is this Emo?"

When she noticed the whimpering around her, the maple suddenly let go. Momiji seemed remorseless, but this was a place for crowd surveillance.

"I'm sure you won't be embarrassed."

Is that so!

In the first place, in reality, it's unlikely that Fukuya stroked Kaori's head. Maple frowned, wondering if her mind was being pulled by the body of virtual reality.

"Please wait!" How are you doing? "

The subtle atmosphere was broken by the fu who kept the luggage neat and tidy. Looking at her as she waves, the maple fortunately turns to you.

I managed to make an LP recovery ampoule.

I still have the ingredients left, can I use them all up?

"Oh, that's amazing! I have time, so I can work slowly."

Hearing the result, Hu was glad to hear it. While she watched with the maple, Momiji dispensed her handful of ingredients and completed several ampoules.

"Not even a single hunt." We need to work harder. "

"If you improve your skills, you can collect ingredients, and if you increase your skills, you can mass-produce." I'm looking forward to it. "

In this production, Momiji's [dispensing] skill level reached 3. There is still a long way to go.

"Well then, next is the [Damascus Union]." Before I do that, I'll stop by the Weapon Shop and buy a blue sheath. "

Yeah, we'll go with Momiji.

The maple calls Momiji, who was looking at the freshly made ampoule, and moves from the production square. He bought the Blue Sheath Sword from the NPC Weapon Shop in the baseline, and then took a trip to the Great Workshop of the Damascus Association in the industrial section.

"That sounds amazing. Besides, there are so many people."

Momiji, who came to the Great Workshop for the first time, reacted in the same way as Maple did yesterday.

The Great Workshop of the "Damascus Union" was still busy with many players today. Manufacturing and combat jobs are negotiated, and gigantic machines move freely in the back of the workshop. The chimney is lined up like a halibut, blowing out black smoke and water vapor.

For now, should I go to yesterday's place?

“Yeah, I'd love to have the same person.”

Maple walks through the crowds, pulling Momiji's hand around her. He is aiming for the novice consultation desk of the union, which he visited yesterday.

"Hey, you're here again!"

As a result, Maple was lucky enough to meet again yesterday with a female union member who was also consulted by Hu. They seemed to remember their faces, and they called out with a happy smile.

Even today, she is an active humanoid woman with burnt skin and a white tank top in contrast.

I saved up some money, so I thought I'd talk about strengthening it.

I see. Is that one more cute girl?

While nodding to the words of the maple, the woman notices Momiji standing beside him.

It's a sinful man to hook up with another girl even though she's here.

"Huu is not her. Please don't joke about it."

"Oh, yeah, yeah. I'm sorry, right?"

Unlike yesterday's cool face, the woman apologizes confusedly to the maple that strengthens her voice with a serious look.

"Fufufu, I'm Maple Brother's sister."

"That's right." I am Miturugi, as you can see, a member of the Damascus Order and a weapon smith. I specialize in the sword category, but I'm also in charge of other weapons. "

A woman introduces herself to Momiji's poor smile and tells her name and affiliation.

Maples and Fufu realized even more that they didn't even know each other's names yesterday.

"Haha. I usually stand at a consultation desk like this, but most people only see me once." I don't bother giving you my business card. "

The FPO does not display the name above the player's head. If you want to know your background, you'll need to take one action, such as passing a friend card, also known as a business card.

However, there are dozens of players coming to this Beginner's Consultation Point in a day. There is no time or need to give each of them a card.

But, Maple, I feel like you guys have something to do with it, so I'll give you a special offer.

Thank you very much. I'm a maple, as you can see, a swordsman.

”Fuuuuuuu. Well, you know the general style of battle, don't you?"

Receive a Friend Card from Miturgi and give each card to her. At the end of the slightly late introduction, Maple put the "blue-sheathed sword" that she had just bought on the long desk.

With two Blue Sheath Swords aligned, Sword Technique skill level exceeded 20

"Ok. Then I'll turn it into a" red sheath sword "already?" In any case, with the blue sheath, the [Forest of Beasts] will be tough. "

“Do that. I think there's enough money left...."

The content of the talk is almost a confirmation of what was done in advance yesterday. The necessary bits were not enough, and the two swords were quickly carried into the back of the workshop.

That's right, I've saved up the money for the Chinese hotpot, so I'll pay it back.

"Huh, you saved up already?" You did your best, didn't you? "

As Fuu remembered, Miturgi's eyes widened. The price Hu earned yesterday by signing a contract with an accountant for a "black steel 45-style punch Chinese hot pot" was supposed to be a strict amount for beginners.

"Fufufu, you actually defeated Gunau the Ancient Fang today." If I sold that drop, I'd make a lot of money. "

"It's an individual with the name Gunau, isn't it?" Even though you've newly equipped your weapon, you've managed to defeat it well..... "

Miturgi let out a mixed voice of surprise and awe as he bent his fingers to make a golden mark. However, Huu smiled bitterly at her and shook his head to the side.

It was mostly you who defeated Maple.

Maple!? Because you only had one blue sheath, right?

"Beautiful brother and sister love"

Miturgi was surprised at the fact that it was time to open his mouth.

The required "Blue Sheath Sword" skill level is 10. In other words, the performance is about the same. In contrast, the recommended skill level for [Beast Forest] is 20, and a higher level is required for the [Ancient Fang Gunau]. And the maple broke it, and broke it.

Maple, you're amazing, aren't you?

"I've reviewed it," Miturgi says, looking straight at the maple.

Miturgi, who is dealing with a lot of players every day, is unlikely to meet someone like him who demonstrates his abilities. And all such players will be gaining popularity in a short period of time.

"Nhihihi. I'm glad I exchanged my business card." We look forward to welcoming you to our home. "

"It's honest or something..."

The maple shrugged its shoulders at Miturugi, who seemed to be even more shattered than before.

Nevertheless, her advice is appropriate and Huu has already been helped. I thought Miturugi was worthy of trust, even as a maple.

Next time you need to update your gear, make sure to make a nomination.

Can you do that?

The Damascus Association can nominate specific craftsmen when ordering products. As for the order side, you can entrust the production to a trusted party, and as for the order side, you can secure a fat customer, and the appointed craftsman will receive a bonus. "It's a trilateral system," Miturgi said.

"In fact, it's convenient to have a craftsman." In addition to basic weapon enhancements such as blue sheath and red sheath, there are also quite a few settings for derivative enhancements, so it's better to consult with them carefully. Even if it's made to order armor, it needs to be adjusted. "

I see. Well, then, thank you.

"I did it! Nhihi, you're my first specialty."

The maple nods without thinking, after receiving a sale from Miturgi.

After that, it turned out that they were the first regular customers of Miturgi.

"Oniichan, you look kind of happy, don't you?"

"Oh no, that's not true..."

Miturgi raised his hands and rejoiced, and Momiji, who was frowning, grabbed the flank of the maple. Looking at her scolded face, Miturgi realized that her sister was jealous.

It's all right. I'll make sure you have Momiji's weapon as well.

"I am an aspiring drug thrower"

"Oh, is that so?" Well, I can make a lot of metal products, so you can talk to me. I'm still studying Sewing. "

Mmm, and the mouth bending to the letter, Miturgi looks at the cute child with love. From her point of view, it is a smile because she is a sister who takes her brother and teases him.

For some reason, no one noticed a maple with a complicated face.

Geez, the red sheath is complete, too.

While talking like that, a craftsman in the same work clothes as Miturgi comes from the back of the workshop. In his hand were held two swings of a red sword.

"Yes, it's the Red Sheath Sword." Basically, it's a one-handed weapon, but if you're going to have a dual sword, you'll need a BB in your arm, so be careful. "

I know. I'll adjust it in the Update Center later.

"That's good. Well, if it doesn't suit your hand, you can use it on your own." It can be a derivative of the red sheath, making it lighter. "

I'll talk to you then.

And when he had received counsel from Miturgi, the maple took two swords. When it was worn on both sides of my waist, it conveyed a solid weight.

"Good sword. Thank you."

"You're welcome. I didn't hit you, though."

Miturgi replied with a laugh to the maple that bowed his head deeply and thanked him.

"If you run out with that sword or need repairs, come back." Now, if you tell me my name at that desk over there, I'll rush to you. "

Alright, I'll see you later.

That's how the maples break up with Miturugi.

She was at the disposal of her successor, but she will see her again soon. With such a hunch in mind, Maple pointed toward the baseline.