TL Note: Sorry, a bit busy right now. Extra chapter won’t be coming this week. Also, I haven’t edited this yet, I’ll edit this soti this week.
Edit: 2015/08/10 Fixed a pronoun and changed staff arts -> spear arts.
Volu 3 Chapter 3
The next day.
I woke up in the morning, did my preparations, and then gathered the slis. But then I noticed sothing amiss. What is this sli?
What lay before my eyes was a sli I’d never seen before. However, I knew for sure that I was contracted with it, so I quickly used ‘Monster Identify’.
dicine Sli
Skills
Generate Liquid dicine Lv3
Poison Resistance Lv3
Disease Resistance Lv5
Physical Attack Resistance Lv1
Jump Lv3
Digestion Lv3
Absorption Lv3
Split Lv3
Spear Arts Lv1
dicine sli? I don’t rember taming a sli like this. In that case, did it evolve!?
“But I shouldn’t have any more normal slis left. Moreover, it has the ‘Spear Arts’ skill... I know!” [Ryouma]
When you think about it, dicine can beco poison depending on how you use it. The reverse is also true. Then in that case, it must’ve evolved from the poison sli!
“No slis have evolved a second ti after evolving until now, so I thought they could only evolve once. But to think that they would actually have a second evolution. But why all of the sudden? Did I fulfill the evolution conditions sowhere?” [Ryouma]
The evolution of a sli is decided by the food they eat. So the dicine sli’s evolution condition must be dicine? Sothing like that, when did I? ...Now that I think about it, last night, the spilled dicine was cleaned up by soone right? I thought the cleaner slis were the ones who cleaned it up, but was it this sli?
In order to confirm my suspicions, I gathered the poison slis, and poured out a bottle of antidote into a vessel of stone I made before. Right then and there five poison slis gathered and began to drink.
“Ahh, they’re drinking. So it really was the poison sli...” [Ryouma]
The poison sli from before evolved after drinking a bottle. In that case, a simple calculation should an that five slis would need five bottles. Having thought that, I gave the poison slis 4 more bottles.
And while they were drinking, I made several vessels, and then I gave an order to the dicine sli.
“Show what kind of dicine you can make.” [Ryouma]
As I said that, I presented to it the vessels. The dicine sli then proceeded to spit out liquid one after another into the vessels. From silky smooth to sticky, there were all sorts.
I confird those one after another and...
Potion
Styptic
Antidote
Poison (Imdiate Effect)
Poison (Slow Effect)
Paralysis Poison (Imdiate Effect)
Paralysis Poison (Slow Effect)
Antibacterial dicine
“Oh... it’s quite varied. And as expected it can release both dicine and poison. But what’s up with this antibacterial dicine?” [Ryouma]
When I used ‘Identify’ on it, this ca out:
Antibacterial dicine
A liquid generated by the dicine sli that possesses powerful antibacterial properties. When applied, the viruses and bacteria in the area will be sterilized. Unless applied in an airtight container, the water content will imdiately evaporate. This liquid is harmless to humans.
Isn’t this an antiseptic?! This is perfect! Especially since I was quite worried about going to other regions aside from the Jamil Region hygiene wise.
... I feel like quite a bit of ti had passed while I was doing this. I better go to the store now.
I headed towards the town after I gathered the sli in a panic. However, the store was already open by the ti I got there. I entered the store through the employee’s door, and t up with Carm-san.
“Good morning, Boss.” [Carm]
“Good morning, Carm-san.” {Ryouma}
“Boss, has sothing been happening lately?” [Carm]
“Eh? What do you an?” [Ryouma]
“Until now you’ve been coming to the store before opening, but yesterday and today, you ca here late. So I was wondering if sothing was happening.” [Carm]
“Ahh... there’s no problem. I’ve just been caught up in my own things is all.” [Ryouma]
“Really? If so, then that’s fine. But if sothing were up, then please don’t hesitate to discuss it with us.” [Carm]
“Thank you very much.” [Ryouma]
“Also, since you’re here and all, I’d like to ask you to be here at this ti from now on.” [Carm]
At this ti?
“Why is that?” [Ryouma]
“If you co here early, you’ll definitely do the store’s preparations yourself, causing the people below to have no work left. It’s practice for the newcors, so please get used to leaving the work to other people.” {Carm}
So I was stealing their work?
“I see, then in that case it can’t be helped.” [Ryouma]
I understand the reason given, but thanks to this I’ll have even less work to do... Ah, speaking of which, I need to talk about the windows.
“Carm-san, are Fei-san and Li Ling-san free right now?” [Ryouma]
“Fei-san is tending to the store right now, but Li Ling-san should be in the break room. Is there sothing you need from them?” [Carm]
“It’s about the store’s cri prevention. I thought of sothing, so I wanted to hear their opinion.” [Ryouma]
”I see. Then please wait at the office, I’ll call her now.” [Carm]
Right after I got to the office, Carm-san and Li Ling-san also ca. They were at the door right next, so of course they’d co that fast. Or rather, it would have been fine if I just went there myself instead.
“Good morning, boss. I heard you had business with .” [Li Ling]
“Good morning, Li Ling-san. Regarding the windows of the store, they’re quite easy to break into, right?” [Ryouma]
“Yes. As long as one brought a hamr or an axe, it’s easy enough for anyone to break in. We’d already thought of that, so we’re keeping an eye on it too.” [Li Ling]
“Thanks as always. In any case, I figured if the windows were indestructible it’d make life easier for you guys.” [Ryouma]
“Well, that’s true. But how?” [Li Ling]
I took out one of the concentrated sticky liquid planks I’d made the previous day from my ‘Dinsion Ho’. When Carm-san saw that, his gaze changed.
“Is that a window glass?” [Carm]
“It’s a little different.” [Ryouma]
“But that shape and that transparency... I really can’t see it as anything else. No, even if it’s not a window glass, we can definitely use this as an alternative! Boss, did you make this?” [Carm]
He’s enthusiastic about that, huh? Well it’s true that I plan to use these planks as an alternative for window glasses, but I don’t have any intention to sell these right now.
“Sorry to disappoint you, but I’m not planning to sell these right now. Besides, the production rate is also insufficient.” [Ryouma]
“I see... sorry.” [Carm]
“Don’t mind it. Besides, just like you said, I’m certainly planning to use these planks as an alternative to window glasses. And while it looks similar to a glass, it’s resilience is on a different level.” [Ryouma]
I hit the glass with my hand to prove to them its resilience.
When Li Ling-san saw that her eyes narrowed.
“Boss, do you mind if I try that too?” [Li Ling]
“No problem, here. I have so spare, so it’s fine even if you break it.” [Ryouma]
Li Ling-san hit the plank with her fist several tis. But despite that, the plank remained unperturbed. Afterwards, she used strengthening magic, but at most, all she was able to do was crack it a bit.
“... It’s tough alright. If we install this on the first floor, the assailants will definitely have a hard ti breaking in. But in the case we were to be cornered, we also won’t be able to break the windows and escape. Because of that we’ll also have to be careful.” [Li Ling]
So it had that kind of derit!
“That’s true...”
“It’s certainly a good idea to have these installed to defend against assailants. Moreover, if all the windows of the store were to be replaced by these, then we’ll be able to focus on the lodging even during the night where there’s no people.” [Li Ling]
“I see. Then it’s fine if I replace all of the windows with these, right?” [Ryouma]
“Yes, thank you very much.” [Li Ling]
Like this, I began the replacent of the windows of the store from wood to these concentrated hardening liquid planks.
I’ll start from behind the store where there’re no custors. Then, from there I’ll work my way towards the side facing the neighboring stores, then to the side facing the road, until finally, the front of the store that’s facing the residential district... Is what I was thinking, when all of the sudden I heard an angry voice.
“What did you do to my laundry!? Does this store tear its custors’ clothes?” [Soone]
I quickly hurried to the store’s entrance. When I got there, I saw an ill-bred man quarreling with Fina-san as Fei-san interjected.
On top of the counter lay a shirt, torn from its collar all the way down. However, the cleaner slis can’t tear clothes apart from using too much power like you’d get when washing by hand.
Even though it’s a false accusation it still doesn’t feel good. And even though this is better than a legit claim, I still won’t allow this slander.
If I recall correctly, the most important part in order to handle these kind of situations according to my previous life is to have a firm attitude. Of course, there’s a difference between the real thing and theory.
Still, I guess I’ll show them so proof... I am after all the boss of this store, so there’s no way I could just stand here and watch.
I called out to the clamoring man.
“May I know what the problem is?” [Ryouma]
“Boss?” [Fei]
Fei-san was the first to react. I gave a fleeting glance at the man to let Fei-san know that I’ll handle this one today. Seeming to have understood, he let go while keeping an eye out on the man.
“Haaah!? What’s with the brat!? Get lost!” [Man]
“That’s not possible, since I’m the boss of this store. Is there sothing unsatisfactory with our store’s service?” [Ryouma]
The man’s eyebrow twitched when he heard that, and this ti he quarreled with .
“Oh? Well your fucking store screwed over! Look! My only good suit’s been torn apart! Your shit store better compensate for this!” [Man]
"If you don’t mind, I’d like to take a look at that.” [Ryouma]
I took the cloth, and examined it. It’s important that I put on a good show of properly listening to the claim, otherwise, it’ll be bad for the store’s image. Although I don’t care about what this rascal thinks, there are so onlookers watching, so I need to make a good impression.
Hmm... looks like this torn shirt’s been cut with a knife, and then torn from there. If it was washed by hand, then it might have been torn, but that’s not possible with the cleaner slis. This is clearly a false accusation.
It’s impossible for my cleaner slis to cause this tear. Even if it is a false accusation, isn’t this too lacking? I clearly explained that the slis were the ones washing the clothes on the store’s opening day! If you’re going to falsely accuse my store, then you should’ve at least brought a shirt, claiming it lted!
“I’ll be troubled if you bring this kind of false accusation, custor.” [Ryouma]
I said as I looked at the man head-on.
“Haah!? False accusation!? ? Wasn’t it your store that tore this up!? And instead of apologizing you’re actually accusing !? What a store! This fucking corrupt rchant!!” [Man]
Yelled the man in a loud voice to let the onlookers surrounding us hear. In response to that, I said this.
“Then, shall I show you proof?” [Ryouma]
“Aah?” [Man]
“Please wait a mont. I will show everyone here how the store washes its laundry. After everyone sees it, you should all co to understand that this kind of thing is impossible.” [Ryouma]
I left that place to Fei-san for a mont as I went to get a cleaner sli.
“Now, I did say that I will be exhibiting the store’s thod on washing clothes, but for that I’ll need sothing to wash. Is there anyone amongst you who would volunteer to lend his laundry? In exchange I will wash it for free.” [Ryouma]
At those words, voices rose here and there.
“Then, to the person over there, thank you very much.” [Ryouma]
One of the male custors lent his bag of laundry, and I took out its contents and put it over the counter. A bloodstained pair of pants and shirt. They were normal clothes, but considering that the man was also built tough, he’s probably an adventurer.
“Please observe.” [Ryouma]
I ordered the cleaner sli to wash it. The cleaner sli washed it as usual, and even the bloodstain was removed, making the clothes good as new. Seeing that, the onlookers couldn’t help but let out voices of surprise. The clothes were fully washed in only 10 seconds.
“What do you think? This is how we wash your clothes. And naturally, because of this there also isn’t any way for there to be a situation like yours.” [Ryouma]
“T-That’s...” [Man]
“If you want to say it’s a fluke, then I’ll entertain you as much as you want, and show it to you again.” {Ryouma}
After that, I washed 20 more people’s worth of clothes, and the man was no longer able to say anything.
“To begin with, do you think that a sli could cause this kind of tear? The slis don’t have nails or fangs to cut a cloth like this. Moreover, they don’t have the strength. And by the way, the slis of this store eat only the filth sticking to the clothes. So there’s no way for them to make the kind of mistake you might see in a normal laundromat. And so, there’s no way for them to tear your shirt.
In fact, I’ve already been using this thod to have my laundry washed, and not once have I had my clothes torn. That’s why I have full confidence that there’s no way the store could have caused this kind of tear.” [Ryouma]
When the people around heard this, everyone but the ruffian was convinced. On top of not having any clumsiness, it was also important to give the custors a good impression. And now that everyone was already convinced, there’s no longer any need for to mind the ruffian.
“Now, since you’re going to be quite a nuisance to the store’ operation, I’ll have to hand you over to the guards. Could you please behave yourself as I hand you over to them?” [Ryouma]
“Tch!! Don’t fuck with !” [Man]
The man ca rushing at as he said that. But in response, I twisted his body, took his arm, and threw him. Naturally, I threw him to a place where the other onlookers won’t get caught up. As the man fell, a sharp noise echoed.
Then, I rushed over to the fallen man and stomped on his throat.
“Goha! Kahi! Gek... ha!” [Man]
Having been thrown and stomped on, the man felt not only pain, but also found difficulty in breathing.
“It’s only self-defense. There’s no injury too, only pain, so there’s no problem.” [Ryouma]
With so many eyes here, there’s no way I could beat this ruffian too much, so I’ll leave it here. After the man was subdued, we called the guards over and handed him to them. With that, this case was concluded.
“Boss, Fei-san, thank you very much.” [Fina]
“I didn’t do anything this ti, you know? The one who did all the work was the boss.” [Fei]
“Well I am the boss after all, I have to act properly when a guy like that cos while I’m here.” [Ryouma]
“Boss you’re also quite strong, huh~” [Jeanne]
“But boss, was it ok to wash those clothes for free?” [Fei]
“This much isn’t a problem. Besides, what’s important is that I was able to properly let the onlookers know that the ruffian’s claim was nothing but false accusation. Otherwise, they would’ve thought that we were the ones wrong, and our profits would take a hit.” [Ryouma]
“I see. That’s certainly true.” [Karla]
Agreed Karla-san.
“But still, please tell us beforehand if you’re going to do sothing like that. I was so nervous, you know?” [Karla]
“After all, we hadn’t any idea that you were so strong.” [Carm]
Oh, I forgot about it, but from the outside I’m an 11 year old kid... I tend to forgot this kind of stuff from ti to ti.
They knew that I could use magic, but since I couldn’t really use offensive magic much while in the town or in the store, they were worried. And I also haven’t had the opportunity to show them my strength.
“Sorry, I forgot to tell you.” [Ryouma]
Reporting, contacting, and consultation! These things are important!
Although this kind of stuff happened, I was able to finish replacing all the windows with my concentrated hardening liquid plank safely.
Just a little bit before dusk, I went over to Serge-san’s. There’s also the dicine sli, but it’s mostly since I had to buy so bottles for the dicine and so tools.
“Welco, Ryouma-sama.” [Serge]
“Hello, Serge-san. I ca here today to buy things for myself.” [Ryouma]
“What are you looking for?” [Serge]
“I’d like to purchase a large number of bottles to put dicine in.” [Ryouma]
“I understand. However, a large number?” [Serge]
“Yes. Actually, I studied dicine under my grandmother, and now that I have so ti, I’d like to practice it. After all, adventurer work is quite dangerous, so it’s also to prepare for it.” [Ryouma]
“I see, but still... If you’re going to purchase a large amount of dicine bottles, then you should register as a pharmacy to the rchant guild. Moreover, if you purchase through them, you’ll be able to get the bottles cheaper.” [Serge]
Now that he ntions it...
In the end, I wasn’t able to buy a dicine bottle from Serge’s. And since I had so spare ti, I told him I’d treat so extra cloths instead.
After that I went to the rchant guild, and the guild master greeted at the guest room.
“What do you need? More people again?” [Grisela]
“No, today’s for sothing else.” [Ryouma]
As I said that, I explained.
“I see, so you want to buy so bottles for your dicine... Exactly, how skilled are you?” [Grisela]
Having been asked that, I took out the antidote I made the day before yesterday. The guild master took the bottle, used ‘Identify’, and then she burst into a laughter.
“Not bad, not bad. This is more than good enough to be sold. With this you could even open up a pharmacy. So, how about it?” [Grisela]
“I don’t plan to right now.” [Ryouma]
“After all, it’s more than enough if you start your branch store like this. It’s also important for you to have a craft just in case sothing happens. And in the case your money is insufficient to start a branch store, won’t it be a good idea to have a sideline? Or if you want, I could buy these from you.” [Grisela]
“Is that ok?” [Ryouma]
“It’s fine, after all I’m expecting all sorts from you. Moreover, I specialized in dicine before I reached this position, you know? The quality of this dicine is good, so as long as I use my connections, I’ll be able to sell as much as I want.” [Grisela]
Eh? So the guild master was a dicinal specialist?
“Thank you very much. I’ll be counting on you then, when the opportunity cos.” [Ryouma]
I gave my thanks to the guild master, and purchased a large number of dicinal bottles, along with pots, funnels, and other dical tools. And since I was already here in town, I decided to buy so food too before heading towards the abandoned mine.
Afterwards, I went back ho without using magic and just running, since the sun was still up. Along the way, I passed by several other adventurers. I guess they’re going back from grell frog hunting.
As I ran while thinking that, the stench of the mud of the swamp wafted to my nose, and I thought of sothing. Back when I cleaned the latrine pits, didn’t I use a cloth treated with the deodorization liquid to deal with the stench? In that case, wouldn’t deodorization liquid sell quite a bit? After all, there were deodorants back in my world. Yeah, I’ll discuss it with Carm-san and the others tomorrow.
When I got to the mine, I made so supper quick, ate, and then passed the night examining the dicine sli’s antibacterial liquid.
I got a bit too into it, and I lost track of the ti again. Thanks to that I’ll be sleeping late, but that aside, I was able to confirm that the five poison slis who drank the antidotes this morning had also turned into dicine slis. Since it’s like this, does this an that the other slis also have another evolution? ... The slis’ possibilities seem to go on endlessly.
After I cald myself from confirming that the slis had evolved, I drank from the goblet I got from Tekun. Then I thought of sothing.
“I know I shouldn’t be complaining since I got this from soone else, but still... Isn’t this a bit too inefficient?” [Ryouma]
Wine ca out of the goblet just as Tekun had ntioned, but... I only drank once, and yet, I’d already consud nearly 30,000 points of magic power. I confird it with my status board, so there’s no mistake. Even if I used up all of my magic power, I still wouldn’t be able to drink more than 6 tis... Or wait, maybe 6 is quite a lot since for an evening drink. How should it normally be anyway? Hmm... then again, since I’m making sothing out of nothing, it might be a given that the magic power consumption is high. And the amount is also dependent on what I want.
... I don’t really know much about the proper amount though, since I haven’t been able to get a lot of opportunity to drink other than the socializing I had to do in my previous life. In any case, I’ll drink two glasses, then I’ll call it a day.
So I drank from the goblet, and then I went to sleep. The wine was delicious today as well, but it was disappointing that I forgot to prepare so snacks again too. I’ll make sure not to forget it next ti.
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