2 days later.
Serge-san still had sothing to do, so I left him and went back to Gimuru.
It was already late into the night when I got back to Gimuru. I was planning on just taking care of my slis, and then going to sleep but apparently that wouldn’t be possible.
Within a room in the abandoned mines was and a cleaner sli. This cleaner sli is one of the cleaner slis I got from the store. It started evolving a lot faster than expected. There’s no way I can sleep now.
Each ti the cleaner sli released and sucked in mana, its transparent body beca a little blacker. The evolution process was a long way from finishing, so I happily waited. Eventually…
“Oh! It’s done!”
The mana stilled and the sli started crawling in the room. Its body was dull black with no lustre. Like a powdered charcoal molded into a dumpling. A closer look shows that it has the sa gelatin-like body of the sli, so perhaps calling it a lustre-less black viscous liquid would be more apt.
But enough of that. Let’s see what kind of monster it is! Monster Identify! …Oh!.
Deodorant Sli
Skill
Absorb Odor Lv8 Extract Odor Component Lv6 Erase Odor Component Lv8 Odor Defense Lv5 Stench Lv2 Irritating Stench Lv2 Odor-Absorbing Liquid Lv7
Odor Component Extraction Liquid Lv5 Odor Component Erasure Liquid Lv7 Odor Defensive Liquid Lv4 Liquid Stench Lv1 Irritating Liquid Stench Lv1 Disease Resistance Lv5
Poison Resistance Lv5 Physical Attack Resistance Lv1 Clean Lv4 Sweeping Lv1 Jump Lv3 Split Lv1
Deodorant Sli, huh. I expected it to be a carbon sli, but who would’ve thought it would end up taking this path instead…
This sli… It probably specialized in getting rid of odor. All of its skill are basically deodorants, so it’s easy to understand what they do. Anyway, let’s go test this guy out. We’ll be dealing with stinky stuff, so let’s do it outside.
After changing locations and investigating the new sli, I found out the following things.
The Absorb Odor skill absorbs odor from the air.
The Extract Odor Component skill absorbs odor from an object that the sli is in contact with.
These two skills might appear to be similar, but the area that they are able to affect is different.
The Erase Odor Component skill literally erases the stench, and the Odor Defense skill suppresses the sll and prevents it from latching onto others.
The Stench skill works just like the Scavenger Sli’s, wherein it releases a foul odor.
The Irritating Stench skill also releases a foul sll, but it’s more irritating.
It’s not poisonous
It’s just that the odor released is so strong that it’s able to cause one to tear up, so it’s a skill that needs to be handled with care. The Irritating Stench skill has the potential to beco as effective as a tear-gas grenade. The liquid variants of the skills just ans that the sli releases the skill in liquid form instead of gas. The liquids are all black and sticky, so I personally can’t help but liken them to mud. And then the rest of the skills are just hand--downs from when it was just a cleaner sli.
As for feed, it can eat either charcoal or dirt.
That’s probably why it couldn’t beco a carbon sli… I should also investigate the liquids a little more.
I collected the Deodorant Sli various liquid skills with the exception of the Stench and Irritating Stench skills. To have a point of comparison, I also collected the Cleaner Sli’s deodorizing Liquid.
“…It’s a bit different compared to a cleaner sli’s.”
The Cleaner Sli’s Deodorizing Liquid is being sold in the product after the results of the investigations of Caulkin-san’s team.
We sell the products according to the concentration of the deodorizing liquid. The weakest concentration is sold as ‘normal’. The stronger variant is called ‘super’. And the strongest variant is called ‘hyper’, which is just the source liquid, but regardless, all three are used toward other liquids or rubbed on sothing.
Unfortunately, using the Deodorant Sli’s Odor Component Erasure Liquid like the Deodorizing Liquid results in the target object being stained with black. Which it makes it difficult to use as a deodorizing agent for laundry.
But the Odor Component Erasure Liquid of the Deodorant Sli has a special trait which allows it to be diluted when placed atop a person’s hand or mix with other liquids. This is a unique trait that the cleaner sli’s deodorizing liquid doesn’t have.
I don’t know why, but when you add water or other liquids to the deodorizing liquid, its efficacy plumts.
Which is why all three types of deodorizing liquid sold at the store are prepared by the cleaning slis themselves. They mix the concentration of the liquid inside their body before puking it out.
“Did the composition change because of the charcoal? …Is it still safe?”
I used Identify, but it didn’t give an answer.
The mysteries remain mysteries, while the possibilities only increase.
“If I check the key points of the Odor-Absorbing Liquid and the Odor Component Extraction Liquid…”
There’s another downside to the Deodorizing Liquid of the Cleaner Sli. It’s certainly effective, but a female mber of the Catman tribe said this about it.
“I can get rid of the sll from the landfill by using this, nyaa. But as soon as the next pile of trash cos around, it starts stinking again, nyaa…”
There were also other people who shared her sentints. They would use the Deodorizing Liquid on shoes and the sll would go away, but when they wore it again, it would start stinking again.
The Cleaner Sli’s Deodorizing Liquid is only able to eliminate the odor from the object it is directly touching and its vicinity. The effect also doesn’t last long, so if you apply it in a bigger scale or in an environnt where stinky stuff are expected to be brought over and over, it’s not very effective.
Presently, the deodorizing liquid is popular among the Catman tribe and other custors with similarly sensitive noses.
If I sell the Odor Component Erasure Liquid to those custors as a product able to remove stubborn odor, then it should be possible to turn up an even greater profit.
The next problem would be the durability of the Odor-Absorbing Liquid and the Odor Component Extraction Liquid… But finding that out will take ti.
I also need to find out if they can be used in a normal residence and not an environnt like this abandoned mine. In any case, I’ll cut my investigations for today here.
“…Anyway, I should take a shower for now.”
Based on the ti indicated on the clock, I should be able to leave for work at a good ti even if I prepare myself at a leisurely pace.
Volu 3 Chapter 90 part2 “And that’s the gist of it.” [Ryouma]“You didn’t even sleep before coming here?” [Carm]
When I reported the events that occurred this morning to Carm-san, he looked at with a fed-up expression.
“I couldn’t find a good point to stop. By the way, would it be a problem if I did the experint here too? ” [Ryouma]
“So this sack contains the Odor-Absorbing Liquid? It should be fine as long as it’s not dangerous.” [Carm]
“I want to find out if this Odor-Absorbing Liquid would still take effect while in this state. I also want to investigate how long its effect will last and how much of an effect it will have in an environnt were people are active. The experint won’t be anything special. I will be just leaving this sack here. I’ve already confird that the Odor-Absorbing Liquid works just as described, but there’s a limit to how much odor it can absorb, and in the case of the scavenger sli, it quickly reaches that limit.” [Ryouma]
“Once it reaches its limit, it becos useless?” [Carm] ”
“Yes. But it’s possible that the stench released by the scavenger slis just so happens to be too strong, so I plan to leave these sacks in various places and gather information like that. They’re not poisonous, so it should be safe.”
“In that case, there’s no reason for to be against it either. If things go well, it might beco a new product too. Let’s hope for a good result.”
“I’ll be going now then. I need to find people willing to help with my experint. Oh, and I almost forgot. Here. Souvenirs. Baked sweets from Kereban. They’ve been popular lately. I tasted so myself and thought they were delicious. Not overly sweet, just the right amount.” [Ryouma]
“Thanks. I’m sure the won will be elated.” [Carm]
After leaving the distribution of the souvenirs to Carm-san, I dropped by the nearby florist.
“Good day, Pauline-san.” [Ryouma]
“Oh, if it isn’t Ryouma-kun. Haven’t seen you in a while. Are you well?” [Pauline]
“Yes.I had to go to Renauph and then Kereban imdiately after, but I’m doing just fine. I brought you so souvenirs by the way. They’re baked sweets and last for a long ti, but you might want to give them a try sooner than later.” [Ryouma]
“Oh, you’ve brought us so nice things, haven’t you?
The children will be delighted. Did you co just for this?” [Pauline]
It was then that I asked her if she minded helping with the Odor-Absorbing Liquid test.
“Alright.” [Pauline]
Pauline-san happily agreed to help .
“You’re always helping us out. It’s the least we can do. Besides, I also look forward to seeing a new product from your store. Leaving one sack around our store won’t be a problem.” [Pauline]
“Thank you very much. If anything happens or if there’s anything that should displease you, please do inform . We can make a much better product after receiving feedback.” [Ryouma]
“Then I’ll be sure not to hold back if sothing happens.” [Pauline]
Pauline-san happily laughed.
“Oh, one more thing. Would you happen to have so Dante Flower here?” [Ryouma]
“We have so stock from yesterday.” [Pauline]
As she said that she went to a corner where the flowers were lined up and ca back with a container. Inside were bouquets of yellow flowers. Large petals were connected to the flower and the stem, but because they were yellow colored, I couldn’t help but be reminded of dandelions.
So this is a Dante Flower. It’s what I’m looking for. Only, all the flowers have already been cut. The roots are missing.
“Where are the roots?” [Ryouma]
“I cut them after purchase. Did you want the roots?” [Pauline]
“Yes. In my hotown, we have a drink made from boiling a flower similar to the Dante Flower.” [Ryouma]
“Unfortunately, I’ve already thrown them away. You’ll have the wait until the next… Wait. You grew your lawn before, right? I an, you can use Wood Magic, right? ” [Pauline]
“Yes. I can.” [Ryouma]
“In that case, what about this? The seed of a Dante Flower. New stock won’t arrive until net week, you see.” [Pauline]
“That will do. How much for it?” [Ryouma]
“50 suits per bag.” [Pauline]
When she showed the contents, I saw dozens of seeds that looked like sunflower seeds. I’ll be making tea with these, so…
“Just one bag probably won’t be enough.” [Ryouma]
“These seeds are ant for people that like to raise their own flowers, so there’s not a lot per bag, but the storehouse should have 30 more bags.” [Pauline]
“In that case… Since I’ll be experinting at first, I’ll take 10.” [Ryouma]
“Alright. I’ll get them now. Just wait a bit.” [Pauline]
With 10 bags of seeds, I should have enough even if I fail a couple of tis. I can get more later once I’ve confird that I can mass produce these things.
…Oops. Gotta pay.
“Here you go. 500 suits all in all. Do be careful of monsterification if you use wood magic, though.” [Pauline]
“Monsterifi— What? ” [Ryouma]
“Sotis plants grown through Wood Magic can turn out different. Scholars would probably have more complicated terms for it, but basically, the plants and trees edn up with a different color, beco imbued with poison, and could even beco able to move like monsters. Apparently, it’s because of mana. So plants or trees are more prone to monsterification and so less so, but that’s about all I know. I’m not an expert on the subject.” [Pauline]
“I see. This is my first ti hearing that.” [Ryouma]
“Ahaha. Well, unless several people cast spells or at least use a similar amount of mana, Monsterification probably won’t occur. It’s not really sothing that happens a lot, so don’t worry. Enough about that. If you manage to make so delicious drink, let know, okay? I’ll get you all the flowers and seeds you want as long as you’ll buy them.” [Pauline]
“Thank you very much. At that ti, I’ll be sure to rely on you.” [Ryuma]
Monsterification, huh… I feel like I’ve heard of it before. It seems there are all sorts of different mutations. I’m a little curious how mine will mutate. One day, I’ll bring my experint along that direction too, but for now, let’s just make my Dandelion Coffee.
I stored my purchased seeds into my Item Box and left the florist.
Next let’s drop by the butcher and talk to them about the Odor-Absorbing Liquid. If the opportunity permits, maybe I can also get so blood. After that I’ll drop by Miya-san’s house. And then… Raypin-san? And then…
Like that I went around town looking for people to help with my experint.
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