Vorpal Rabbit and Fortress Uncle

Maples stepped through the [Water Serpent's Lake Marsh] and into the next field [Armored Fish Falls]. As a stepping stone to begin their strategy here, they first visited Seed 02 - Susanoo, also known as Wade.

"Is this [Wade]?" The atmosphere is quite different from that of Susano. "

Through the city walls, Momiji unexpectedly leaked his voice overlooking the western-style townscape.

Unlike the near-future-inspired Susano, which is adorned with metal and neon, the buildings are lined with cute stacks of bricks, and the white cobblestones paved the streets.

I have the impression that the investigators on the road are either unwary or have few skeletons.

Was Ledge involved in the construction of this place?

Maples shone as they looked up at the vibrant green street trees.

Not only the blog that Ledge writes, but also the achievements of Ledge summarized in the wiki were touched upon here.

"It looks like the park next to the central control tower has been remembered for that." In any case, it seems that Mr. Ledge used the tent that was on the roof of the park. "

“How existential is that?”

No matter where in this world you are, you will never hear its name. What kind of man did my daughter meet? Maple folded her arms and roared with a wrinkle between her brows.

"For now, I've reached [Wade], but what do we do now?" I'm going to settle the items. "

I'd like to replenish the items I used.

From [Susano] to [Wade], there were raids of protozoa that could not be ignored along the way, although they moved without taking a detour as far as possible. Especially since entering the [Armored Fish Falls], the raids were intense, and all three of them were forced to suffer a considerable drain.

Fu sold the native dropped items to the central control tower, and Momiji went to the rental workspace to replenish the ampoules and tools he had consumed.

"I want to take care of the sword, but I want to leave it to Miturugi." For now, I'm going to follow Momiji. "

Roger that. Then you can tell me where it is later. I'll meet you there. "

Hu splits up and walks to the center of town. After seeing off their backs, Maple and Momiji stepped toward the industrial section.

Can't you do it in the production square?

"The performance of that facility is no longer satisfactory." It's a bit expensive, but it's more efficient to rent a rental workspace. ”

Both Hu's culinary skills and Momiji's toolsmaking skills were progressing well. They are not satisfied in the production square, which is equipped with simple and easy-to-handle equipment for beginners, and they have grown to seek paid facilities.

It means that you can now craft powerful items that require such advanced technology and equipment.

“Should we band together and buy a house somewhere?”

Maple arms together and leans his neck.

Rental work spaces naturally cost money every time they are used. It seemed like a waste to bother paying for it.

“If I'm the level of equipment I need, it's about 300 bits an hour. It doesn't take many hours every day, and the cost of band formation, garage contracts, and equipment purchases can be quite high.”

"That's true, too." Thank you. I'm not good at accounting for money. "

Seeing a maple with a difficult face, Momiji giggles. Hagiya had long been an empty eye, and she barely rested on anything else. I'm rather glad that nothing has changed since then.

This is an intermediate workspace, isn't it?

It must have been somehow starred beforehand. Momiji arrives at the intended rental workspace without any particular confusion.

The western-style architecture blends into the townscape, and the sign says "Greenpeace." The smell of wood is like a lumber mill.

When they walked through the door, it was exactly like a sawmill. Lumber and logs are piled around the walls, and the stone floors are thinly packed with wood powder. There were huge machines lined up, and NPC workers were busy working.

With that in mind, an elderly male NPC wearing a denim apron stood.

"Hello, I'd like to use an intermediate concoction table and a tool making table." Together, in an hour. "

Yeah, use the upstairs Kunugi's room.

The man answered casually, pointing to the staircase in the corner of the workshop. Momiji thanked him and headed upstairs.

There's a workshop like that, too.

As he climbs the stairs, Maple says with a slightly surprised look. He had never visited a facility called the Rental Workspace and seemed surprised at the noise.

"There are also places to borrow ironworks in the workshop of [Susanoo]." Basically, even if we don't use it, it seems that NPCs are using it and creating city resources. ”

This is also a sale for Fu-chan, but Momiji said.

This Greenpeace is not just a flavor for the NPCs who work in the workshop on the ground floor. Being senior NPCs, they actually work and live on their rewards. The logs that the player felled in the field and delivered by the mission are brought in and processed into the lumber.

"You're doing well, or you're doing well..."

"Fufufu. Interesting, isn't it?"

Speaking of games, such processing merely adds to the load. But at the FPO, the power of a massive data center was injected to make the world a better place.

"Then I'll do the work." What about oniichan? "

"I'll wait for you as appropriate." How many chairs do you have? "

Entering Kunugi's room, Momiji quickly prepares for production activities. Maple pulled out a chair in the corner of the room and settled down.

After informing the rendezvousing du of the location of the [Greenpeace], we will open a browser and read the bulletin board.

Maples themselves do not write anything, but there is a variety of information flowing there every day. The content is mixed with stone, and it's not unusual to talk about eyebrow saliva, but it's quite interesting if you think of it as something like a gossip magazine.

However, there is a thread that the maple has been watching a lot lately.

"Did you find any good people?"

"Nghh!?"

While spinning the rubber stick into the pot, the maggot suddenly opens its mouth. When he heard that, the maple unexpectedly stuffed his throat.

"Huh. What are you talking about..."

“You're looking at the party recruitment page a lot, aren't you?”

In response to the cold sweating maple, Momiji raised his face and leaned his head slightly.

Indeed, Maple has been watching the threads used to match party members for the past few days - since she set foot in the [Armored Fish Falls]. However, I don't think you're being taken aback by it, I'm just surprised.

"You don't have to keep your eyes so round. Dear Sir, the native creatures of the [Armored Fish Waterfall] must have become so strong that they felt stuck."

"I see..."

"I'm fighting alongside you." I know that much. "

How many years do you think you will be with me? and Momiji sharpens her lips. I've known her for more than ten years. You know what the maple is thinking, like you're holding it in your hand.

But how about that?

"I don't mind." The stronger the party, the faster oniichan's goals will be achieved. "

Momiji replies with a refreshed face to the maple that asks badly about her toothpicks. It was the maple that surprised her with a surprisingly sudden understanding.

And before the maple asked why, Momiji answered with a thin laugh.

No matter how many more people there are, my surname won't change.

Ah, yes.

There, I felt an unspoken temper, and the maple could not say anything but nod.

"So, what kind of talent is oniichan looking for?"

I see. I'd like a professional shield after all.

That's what the maple thought, because in a way, there's a mole.

If you want to fight with just the maple, you can avoid the opponent's attack. If you don't hit it, there's nothing wrong with it. However, Momiji is not as agile as a maple. The attack that the maple avoids does not necessarily mean that it does not flow to Momiji.

Moreover, it was also a problem when the number of protozoa increased. I wish I could concentrate on the maple and fu, but if I could get rid of Momoji, the party could break up.

For that reason, I felt the need to act as a shield to take on the attack of native creatures.

"I see, you're a shield..."

I guess Momiji also knew his own vulnerability. What a durable type - a golem, but with little difference without gear or BB.

Additionally, Momiji is a multiplayer player that recovers, supports, and also interferes with enemies. The elements she occupies in the party are so large that she can become a weakness.

But can you find it that easily?

"It's quite difficult. Most people are selling to big bands and more powerful parties, and even temporary contracts are going to the front line or [Amatsumara] at the top of the snowy mountain."

Maple is looking for a player to accompany him on his itinerary to Wadatsumi. However, most players either want to go further into the field or want [Amatsumara], a sanctuary for interpersonal combat.

There were even more serious problems.

“Most players need money.”

"... are you really a party member?"

A squeezing voice frowned.

Maple nods and shows the thread he was looking at.

"Look, maybe 5,000 bits a day or 30,000 bits to the next town." It's a pretty good price. "

"That's because... oniichan is watching the mercenary recruitment."

Huh?

Pointing out with a dazed face, Maple hurriedly checked the thread. The title of the bulletin firmly stated "[For the strong] mercenary recruitment bulletin".

Is recruiting mercenaries different from recruiting party members?

"Mercenaries are only temporary members." It only acts for a few days at most. If you want to find a member of a regular party, you need to find a thread dedicated to it. ”

"Is that so..."

The mildly pointed maple thrusts its knee into the air. I didn't know there was a pitfall in such a place. Best of all, Momiji is learning more about the game in no time at all.

"I've been taught a lot by Fu-chan." Oniichan's not dressed up, you can ask me all kinds of questions. "

It's not like I'm dressed up for anything, though.

Even as the three of them walked around town, Momiji and Hu always talked happily. Maple only walks quietly behind the two of them. Personally, I was going to keep an eye on them so they wouldn't get in the way.

Anyway, if you want a mercenary, you should go to the branch of the Knights of the Great Eagle.

"Is that so..."

Just below the Mercenary Recruitment Thread, find the Fixed Party Recruitment Thread. The maple was distracted by the fact that various measurements had to be made from scratch.

At that time, a telephone call is made to the two of them. It is almost certain that you will contact them with few friends. This time, it was Hu who went to the control tower.

Hello, are you both still in Greenpeace?

Yes, but is something wrong?

No, it's just a little bit...

On the other side of the speaker, Hu laughed in embarrassment and briefly explained the situation.

”I protected the maid who had fallen. Why don't you come over here for now?