188 CHAPTER X CONFERENCE AFTER CONFERENCE (2/2)

On the other hand, since there's no longer a need to hastily tamper with the former Philibert territory, it might be seen as less work.

''I see. Well then, dismissed!　Oh, I have a favor to ask of Hermann and Alma, so come to me after lunch.

'What?　Oh, yes. Yes, sir.

I left the conference room as Alma scowled and gave a belated reply .

I need to finish the paperwork I've accumulated in the morning: .......

Then the afternoon came.

Excuse me!

Herman and Alma walked in with a bang.

Oh, there you are.

Master, what are you asking me to do?

I need both of you to traverse the dungeon in a month.

To Herman's question, I said bluntly.

”'What?'

Of course the two of you, what are you talking about?　That's a look on my face.

”You're doing ...... dungeons in a month?

Yeah. If you include movement, I'm sure you'll have much less time to attack.

It's a dungeon that's pretty close, but it'll still take a week to get there and back.

Why is that so sudden? ......

”Easy. . because I want Alma to have at least one skill.

'You mean like one skill or so ...... The only person who has more than one skill is Leo-sama?　Well, let's leave it at that, why do I need to have the skills?

I just explained it to you.　Shelly has to go to the kingdom.

Yes, sir.

So, I need Alma to protect me in case I can't be around.

There will come a time when it will inevitably be just the women.

That's when I need Alma to do what I can for me.

Okay. ....... So you want me to gain skills and be strong?

Yeah. If you're going to fight a brave man, you'd better have at least one skill with you.

The others won't be a big deal, but it's going to be tough to win against a skilled opponent without a single skill .

''A brave man and ...... are right . I understand. I'll definitely go get some skills that will help you.

”Yeah. I'm hoping. And I know I'm asking too much to take on a dungeon in a month. So I'd like to buy some new equipment for Alma to make up for it. Hermann has been through a dungeon in three days, so there's no need to worry, right?

Yes. I'm not getting any more of this!

Then he held up the sword I'd made for him.

Well, it's impossible to make one more than that.

Okay, ...... you'll wear the same armor as Hermann. It's probably the best I could make.

Herman, Frank, you gave me a piece of Demon King's armor that I fashioned into women's.

We can't make any more armor out of the materials we have.

I'll dive into the dungeon when I'm free.

Okay. Thank you.

And Alma's sword. I've already got the recipe for this one in my head.

So I conjured up my magic stone, mithril and hydra fangs and used my creation magic.

The result is a beautiful twin swords with a purple sheen.

The evil twin swords, Emery Emery.

I can telepathize with a recognized master.

It mainly gives absolute resistance to poison.

Whoever touches the blade will be given the poison the Lord desires

I can send a poisonous slash through the air.

Ability to repair and summon.

Once again, we have created a fine sword.

A sword that will be lethal if snatched.

Perfect for Alma, a light attack.

It's going to be even stronger.

”...... Here you go. Take it.

Thank you ...... Oh, lie ...... it fits in my hand.

That's true. I designed it after the sword Alma now uses, just as I did with Hermann.

It's a very poisonous sword made of Hydra's fang, so be careful what you use it for.　One little cut, and they're stuck with the poison.

Well, the owner seems to be able to tolerate it, so I guess it's okay.

...... Huh?

So be careful with it, okay? And I've included a slash function so you won't have to worry about it from a distance.

'Oh, thank you. ......'

And here's the dungeon set. You'll get this back when you get back.

Before entering the dungeon, I gave her a magic bag of goodies that I always carry with me.

There's no way I could challenge the dungeon for a time attack without it.

Of course!　Thank you!

Well, just try to make it to the final table. If you don't get there in time, you're out of the tournament.

Oh, no. ...... Okay. Herman, let's go!

Uh-huh.

Now, what skills will the two of you get?

I'm really looking forward to it.