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My name is Elymas.

This is Ruche.

As introduced, we are adventurers from Rondalm.

We experienced a rather unusual situation at Centipede's Gallery,

so we felt the need to report it to you.

That's why we requested this audience.

Thank you very much for your time.

I see.

There are some things I want to ask, but I'll leave them for another time.

I can't see beyond her mysteries...

♪Rewrite the Answer♪

♪Release pent-up emotions♪

♪Walk the road with no path♪

♪Swallow those dried up feelings♪

♪Be the proof of a world that shakes up dreams♪

♪Answer every single absurdity♪

♪Entwined wonder, I'm no bystander♪

♪Chew and crush through the bitter and sweet♪

♪And devour the regrets♪

♪I need you♪

♪I'm swept away in thrilling dream♪

♪Where I might just wake up at any moment♪

♪So I might as well enjoy it to the fullest♪

♪I need you♪

♪In a simple and clear way♪

♪This mark of betrayal branded upon me♪

♪Will surely pave the way someday♪

♪The ridiculing voices♪

♪Even destroyed the nights♪

♪I'll link them all to the infinite path♪

♪So that someday They'll be projected more and more♪

♪Rewrite the Answer♪

There's a chance that Guildmaster Hailenn could be the mastermind.

I should avoid careless prying, give a simple report of the Death Amude,

and stand back for now.

The truth is, the Dreamlord of Centipede's Gallery,

Rock Centipede, went through an Existence Evolution.

Oh? Existence Evolution?

Existence Evolution of Dreamlords is one of the worst monster-related disasters.

According to guild records,

Centipede's Gallery is a relatively new Dreamhole.

I was suspecting this might be a sign of foul play,

hence why I'm here to report directly.

Existence Evolution...?

Yes, I believe this is a serious matter that...

T-The Dreamlord of Centipede's Gallery underwent Existence Evolution?!

T-That place only just appeared around two weeks ago!

How could that even happen?!

Is she... acting...?

One mistake, and things will spiral out of control!

A-Are you telling me the truth?!

Would she really be able to make that face if she's acting?

Is it a thing the Howlrodde family can do?

Yes, that's why we wanted to report it to you at once.

Why didn't you mention this beforehand, Matilda?!

Uhh, this is the first time I'm hearing about it as well...

B-But is this something to cause so much concern?

It just gains a couple more levels, right?

There are higher-level Dreamholes...

"It just gains a couple more levels," you say?!

A level 60 Rock Centipede

ends up becoming a monster close to level 80, you know?!

There are almost no records of a Dreamlord undergoing Existence Evolution!

We're in a situation where we don't even know what skills they have!

I-I see... I'm sorry for my lack of knowledge...

Did you think we even have a party capable of defeating a level 80 monster

in such a condition in Lacoryna?!

Is it really possible? - in such a condition in Lacoryna?!

Is her flustering about really just an act?

B-Besides, we don't have any idea what could happen in a Dreamhole

where the Dreamlord undergoes Existence Evolution!

I-If such a thing really is happening,

we have to issue a raid quest and deploy a large number of B-rank adventurers,

or I might even have to grovel to the main family!

I-In any case,

you two did well to survive and return to report it.

Was a Wandering triggered? Any casualties?

I won't blame any of you.

I won't make your name public, so please answer my question honestly.

No, well, uhh...

As you've been informed, we've already conquered the Centipede's Gallery.

You defeated it already?!

As we've initially mentioned, yes...

You did, but still...

- Is that even possible?!

- Looks like she was fixated on assuming that we escaped there.

- By two D-rank adventurers without any proper gear?

That's how much of a threat a Dreamlord undergoing Existence Evolution is to her.

I guess it's okay to think that Hailenn is uninvolved with this.

W-Where is the magic stone?!

I've exchanged it for gold.

Right now, it's in the guild's safe.

I-I see...

It's already been presented to the guild...?

I don't doubt what you're saying, but I still find it hard to believe...

Oh, Lady Hailenn, if you're looking for your tea,

you dropped it off the table a moment ago.

Ahem!

Bring it to me at once, Matilda.

Another cup of tea? Right away!

No! I'm talking about the magic stone!

Y-Yes, Ma'am! Right away!

I thought she was scary,

but it turns out she's actually pretty cute.

Ahem!

Good work defeating the Existence Evolved Dreamlord.

I'm sure you didn't face it with any plan beforehand.

A D-rank Heavy Knight and Pierrot.

I've so many questions about you two, but what bothers me the most

is why this happened at Centipede's Gallery.

Even if that Dreamhole itself has disappeared...

Do you not have any clue?

As the Guildmaster, I cannot spout random guesses to mere adventurers.

That said...

Right, I guess I can say this much.

In the backcountry,

particularly in the northern capital, close to the Forbidden Greatwood,

strange monster-inflicted disasters would often happen there.

The Forbidden Greatwood...

That land is full of unexplored, ignored high-level Dreamholes.

It's the worst confined area on the continent

where monster disasters are commonplace.

You're saying a similar phenomenon

is happening here, near a city with many adventurers?

I see you catch on quickly. Elymas, was it?

However, I won't answer that question.

So everything beyond is simply a guess.

But worry not.

I'll not take this case lightly.

The guild and Howlrodde Household will lead the investigation.

I thank you for your report and warning.

Thank you very much for your time.

Still, something about this makes me anxious.

I can't help but feel that this incident was caused by human action.

Still, what is taking Matilda so long?

I told her to bring it here at once...

My apologies.

I have kept you waiting, Lady Hailenn.

This is the magic stone, along with a fresh cup of tea.

I-I said I only wanted the magic stone!

After that, we continued our conversation with Guildmaster Hailenn,

but I couldn't acquire any concrete information about the Death Amude case.

The reason why the Dreamlord can achieve Existence Evolution requirements

remains a mystery.

Thank you.

We will take our leave here.

Now, hold on.

I fully understand how powerful you two are.

I'll make an exception and promote you both to B-rank, effective immediately.

To B-rank?!

Lady Hailenn, are you sure?!

They'll be skipping C-rank altogether! Is that really all right?!

Worry not.

I was directly appointed by the Lord to be the Guildmaster of Lacoryna.

No guild in any other city would dare to object to my decision.

I-I'm truly thankful for this,

but are you expecting something from us in exchange?

What are you talking about?

It is simply my duty to reward skilled adventurers with suitable status.

All I ask is for you to continue your work as adventurers.

After all, your success will be of help to both this guild and our nation.

T-That's so cool!

Ahem!

And, on a totally unrelated note,

I've been thinking of getting more staff for this guild.

For the guild's reputation,

B-rank adventurers or above would be ideal...

So that's what you're really after...

I'm not doing this for the sake of the Edvaughn Household,

but I'd rather not serve under a different noble family.

I'm rather reluctant to work under nobility.

If Sir Elymas says so, then I'll pass too.

You'd refuse without hearing the conditions?

I can promise you at least twice the pay an adventurer of similar level would get.

I'd like to refuse the promotion as well.

Very well, then.

I see there is no point in negotiating any further.

But as I told you, this promotion is not related to the recruitment.

What I said before is also my true intention.

You don't have to feel like you owe me a favor.

If that is the case, I will gladly accept.

But!

But, in case you ever change your mind,

you're free to come back here any time.

I am a rather busy person,

but I will gladly make some time just for you.

S-She just won't give up...

I have some worries,

but now Ruche and I have been promoted to B-rank adventurers.

Now that we're officially B-rank adventurers,

it's time to find a talented blacksmith.

Agreed!

Still, are you sure?

Is it really okay for me to equip such an expensive weapon?

It has a high attack stat,

and it has an effect that pairs really well with your Lady Luck skill tree.

It would be much more of a waste to sell it away.

B-But if we sold this,

we could eat tons of delicious food every day!

We could even afford desserts!

Why don't we find a delicious restaurant next time?

That aside,

I want to use blacksteel and mythril for my armor and weapon.

Are you fine with that?

When I consider the cost of forging them,

it would end up more expensive than your dagger.

O-Of course I don't mind,

The thing is, we would need a high-level blacksmith

who is capable of forging mythril.

They're so rare, we might not even be able to find one in this town.

In order to process metals found in Dreamholes,

one would need a specific skill tree in the blacksmith class.

High-level blacksmiths in this world

should be much more valuable than they are in-game.

As I've feared,

most high-level blacksmiths are employed directly by nobles

or working in massive forges in the royal capital.

The best blacksmith we could find was at most level 40.

After spending half a day visiting stores and listening to people,

we finally managed to find some info on a level 60 blacksmith.

The problem is that he is apparently a stubborn, unreasonable, foul old man.

We were told not to expect too much.

With his difficult personality, if he were to be a bit upset,

apparently he would refuse to work no matter how much money you offer.

This doesn't look like the home of a first-class blacksmith...

I'm getting nervous now...

Umm, excuse me!

We heard a blacksmith by the name of Veruga lives here!

Excuse me...

Back again, are you, little brat?!

I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!

I'll never forge a sword for a rotten whelp like you!

Who are you two? You're not that little brat?

Sorry for all the yelling.

This one problematic adventurer has been bugging me for a while.

I should be careful not to draw his anger.

We've heard that you are a skilled blacksmith.

I'm sure some weird people are forcing you to take ridiculous jobs.

I understand your frustration.

Hah, I can see you're trying to win me over with flattery! I don't like you!

He's way more unreasonable than I expected.

Listen up, you brat.

I know you're here because you had a job for me, but I have two things I hate!

Those are conceited brats

or insincere liars who try to flatter me!

Nowadays, those are the only types of adventurers around!

I-I see...

Why am I getting lectured after exchanging a single pleasantry?

S-Sir Veruga, are you being bothered by an adventurer?

Who cares about that brat?!

Damn that magic swordsman!

She dares say, "I'll pay, so just shut up and make the sword that suits me."

If I cared about the money,

then obviously I wouldn't be living here, would I?!

That was close.

I was about to offer him more money in case things went south.

- Just thinking about it pisses me off!

- Maybe I should give up for now and try again some other day.

- She thinks I'll bow down to mere threats?!

Umm, then, we will be leaving...

Don't just keep me standing here and talk your ear off!

Not very considerate, are you?

Follow me!

Ruche, do you think we should follow him?

Maybe he just wants someone to talk to?

I can hear you!

If you're not coming in, then get out!

N-No! We're coming right away!

Youngsters these days never polish their own skills

and try to make do with their weapons and environment!

It's the person themselves that comes first!

I can't forge a weapon that turns people into a hero just by holding it!

Not that it should even exist!

How much longer is this going to be?

I know defense- and speed-focused classes like you two are hard to level up.

I bet you're trying to boost your attack power by spending money!

If you rush to something beyond your capabilities, you'll just end up dying!

Still, what he's saying isn't wrong.

He's lecturing us not to take our lives lightly.

Please hear us out for a little while.

I'd like you to listen to what we have to say before you make your decision

based on your convictions.

Setting aside how you interrupted my sermon,

I doubt I'll change my mind.

I want you to make a sword with this.

W-What?!

This is...!

It can't be! Is this mythril?!

You want a mythril sword?

As a blacksmith, this is a task that calls to me!

Wait, n-no!

It is against my conviction to hand over unsuitable weapons to weaklings!

I won't accept this!

Sir, Ruche and I obtained this after beating a mythril golem.

W-What did you say?!

How can some novices like you two ever beat a mythril golem?!

Ruche and I are both B-rank adventurers.

How can you be a B-rank adventurer when you're wearing the lowest grade of armor?

So he was looking down on me because of my iron armor.

I guess it makes sense coming from a blacksmith like him.

W-Well, I can see now that you do possess some strength.

You barely pass my inspection. Barely, okay?

Really?! - Oh right, Sir Elymas!

Why not embed the Ruinous Rune on your sword as well?!

That's a good point.

I do plan to use it long-term since it's a mythril sword.

Let's do so.

Ruinous Rune.

Sale price: 20 million gold.

A rune that brings about ruin.

Weapons embedded with this receive a 30% boost to attack.

You even have this rare item...

This is a much larger job than I anticipated...

We managed to have him forge a mythril sword, a set of blacksteel armor,

and embed the rune.

In total, the whole task costs us four million gold.

Thank goodness.

So he wasn't planning to continue fighting in that iron armor.

It will take a few days to complete our request.

During that time, we went sightseeing around Lacoryna and gathered information.

If we do this and that, we can sell this skill book for more!

Sir Elymas, we should give up on trying to sell that.

New Dreamhole discovery report, huh?

Are you curious about that dungeon?

Raana Underground Lake. Recommended level: 20.

Isn't it too low-level for us?

She's right.

It's a Dreamhole for novice adventurers to practice fighting monsters.

Ruche.

There's still some time until Veruga finishes making my equipment.

Why don't we take a break from hunting monsters

and go on a fishing trip to relax?

D-Does that mean...

A-Are you asking me out on a date?!

No, we're just fishing.

What?!

♪Once this is finished, I'll give you that♪

♪Once that's finished, I'll give you affection♪

♪Ah... As if buying and selling with money♪

♪I weigh my own worth on the scale♪

♪Nowhere to rest my wings♪

♪They said it's too good for me♪

♪I can't stop fearing♪

♪That it'll be snatched away♪

♪Contemporary Dancer♪

♪Kick away the eyes restraining your hands and feet,♪

♪be it others or yours♪

♪Contemporary Dancer♪

♪Pretend to be crazy and dance freely♪

♪This is not art♪

♪This is not art♪

♪What exists is anger, envy, and fear♪

♪Survive! Clumsy Dancer in The Box♪

Both the Guildmaster and blacksmith stuff are pretty much resolved now.

So, it's time to go fishing!

Back in the game, fishing was my favorite side content.

Still, how far can I prepare for this?

I don't have the time or money to fully prepare

and gather materials for a good fishing rod and runes.

Next time: "The Empress of the Fishermen Clan".

A good adventurer loves fishing.

That's always been true, even back in the game!