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The next morning, I eat dinner and log in. I go to check on Lily as soon as possible.

'Lily, are you still not feeling better?'

Uh-huh. I don't know if I'm ready for this.

Hmm? That's kind of a weird thing to say. Then comes Ion.

”Don't lie to me, sir!　You're already healed!

No, it's not!　Aeonchan.

”Hoho~. I see... noah!

Boom.

Noah jumps out of the shadows and dives into Lily's bed. Then Lily doesn't pretend to be in pain.

'Hey! What are you doing!　Noah!

Doesn't it hurt?

Oh.

Aeon's strategy won.

There they are~

We'll do it again... but I didn't expect Lily to do this. I guess that's how much she liked nursing, but I'm surprised.

'Don't be silly, you have to get up now!　If you want to go any further, I'll skip the rice!

I don't want that!

I'm still being honest with the rice. Well, I looked at the slime I dried yesterday and it was done safely. Then comes the info.

'You have successfully prepared a dried dish. Drying has been added to your cooking skills.''

Hmm. You're right on target. Now you should be able to make bonito flakes and dried mint tea with ease. I'm going to use it on the bonito fillets immediately.

'Dry!'

Then in an instant, the bonito flakes were ready.

Bonito flakes: rarity level 6 Food Quality C

Dried bonito. It is an ingredient that is useful as a seasoning by shaving it with a planer.

I bought the planer yesterday. So I shaved bonito flakes. The result is this.

Shaved bonito flakes: Rare Level 6 Food Quality C

A seasoning made from shaved bonito flakes. It can be used to make dashi or used directly in cooking.

The smell of dried bonito flakes in the soup stock caught the attention of three people. Aeon, Rian, and Wufu came over, caught by the smell.

It smelled so good!

I just made it. You shouldn't be drinking this stuff.

”Oh, no!

You can't look at me like that. Just be patient. Then Wa Fox looks at the pot.

”Is this the broth?

Yeah. When it's done, you can use Wufu in your cooking too, okay?

Are you sure?　My arm is going to grow~

Afterwards, they took Aeon and Rian out of the dining room as they were about to head to the pot, and they all ate their food together.

'What are we going to do today?'

'We're going to the Sandwall Desert for now. There's going to be a hideout or village in the opposite direction the caravan came from.

I understand.

So we move to the oasis and explore in the opposite direction from where the caravan came from.

The members of the team are Wafu, Bran, Luna, and Spica. If something comes up on the way, we'll summon the black iron. Then, we'll leave.

Then the scenery will fly. As expected, Spica's speed is extraordinary. When I was running with Spica to match everyone's speed, I saw a monster at the top of the dune.

Desert Lizard?

?　?　?

Giant lizard. Fighting someone? I check and it's another caravan. I wonder what to do, but if they're attacking me, I'll help them anyway.

I take out my spear.

'Let's go!　Spica!

Spica's horns or spinning, and when the light gathered, it accelerated at once and pierced the Desert Lizard.

But it was just not identifiable... or was it not possible to do it in one hit. Then the Desert Lizard dives to the ground.

I turn to my wand. If the other side is going to escape to the ground, this is it!

”Earthquake!

There's an earthquake coming. Now, come on out!

The Desert Lizard jumped out of our ground and got bitten.

Just when I thought it was going to be a good idea, it ducks. It's Spica's illusion. Obviously, Spica is stronger than me. Sorry, but we're not talking about it.

The Desert Lizard used sand breath, stone throwing, and earth magic sandstorm, but Spica ducked and ducked at every turn with his illusion. In retaliation, Spica penetrated with one after another, with a rotation angle, and the Desert Lizard was defeated.

Spica, you are relentless. We almost didn't have a chance.

Now, we head to the caravan in question. Then a representative comes in. He's a kind, chubby-looking guy. I'd hate it if this one was actually a black-hearted person.

'Nope!　Thank you for saving me from a dangerous situation!　I am the leader of this caravan and my name is Caro.

'This is Summoner Tact. Did the caravan go well?

Thanks to you, we haven't suffered much damage. 'Does Lord Takt have business in the town beyond?'

No. Is there a town down the road?

Hearing my statement, Karo-san gives a bitter smile.

''Tact-dono... could it be that you came to the desert without knowing anything about it?

Um, I'm embarrassed to say...

Haha. You're so young! It reminds me of the old days. If you don't know anything about it, can I teach you a lot?　Could you ask for an escort instead?

That's helpful. We can get information, we can go to town, it's a good thing.

I accept.

'Thank you!'

I got the meat as I dismantled the Desert Lizard.

Desert Lizard Meat: Rare Level 6 Food Quality C

Desert lizard meat. Large in size and very precious meat in the desert. It is one of the delicacies of the desert dwellers. It has a unique taste and is eaten in the desert with coconut seeds to remove the smell.

This is the biggest meat I've ever had. I got three of those. The Desert Lizard is a big piece of meat. Then I heard my stomach growl from the caravan people.

'Isn't there somewhere we can take a break?　I'll treat you.

The caravanists cheered.

But there was sand all over the place and there was no place to rest. So I forced myself to make one with an earth wall.

'Oh brother, it's awesome!'

Goodness. We're lucky. We have the desert gods to thank for that.

The caravan people started praying... um... what are you going to do with the meat?

The meat ended up being cooked by a caravan person. He heated up some coconut milk, which he thought was made from coconuts, or coconut, and put the desert lizard meat in it and boiled it down.

The result is this.

Lizard meat in coconut milk: rare degree 6 Cuisine Quality C

Effect: 40% recovery of satiety and 1 hour increase in muscle strength (large)

A dish of desert lizard meat cooked in coconut milk. A traditional desert dish.

This is an unknown dish to me. It can't be food terrorism, I'm sure. I'm going to take a bite. Mu!

Yum!

Thank you!

The sweet coconut milk matches the desert lizard meat. It was described as having an odor, but I don't feel it. The meat is tender because it's cooked down. Brilliant!

While eating, we got a lot of information. I heard there are two towns, two villages, three oases here.

I heard that Karo and his friends are selling mainly water and other specialties from each town and village around the oasis.

I got to see some of their products. I really liked this one.

Acacia Sandboard: a regular item.

A board used in desert travel. It can be used anywhere in the desert.

It's a skateboard for the desert and usually used for going down from a high place, but this sandboard can be skated anywhere, even from the bottom to the top. It doesn't matter if it's from the bottom to the top. It's more of a hoverboard than a sandboard. It's so much fun.

While I was having fun, Najum, Karo's daughter, who was riding the spica, gave me a round of applause.

She says, ”Good job, big brother!

I don't believe this is your first time.

Ha. Thank you.

How's that?　Would you like to buy it?

I'll take it. There were other items that were essential in the desert. That's this.

Compass in the desert: an important item.

This item allows you to know the location of towns, villages and oases in the desert.

First of all, this desert is said to be impossible to use a normal compass due to the environment and iron sand. I couldn't find the direction when I looked at the magic compass either.

This compass is supposed to be able to know the location of towns, villages and oases with the power of Feng Shui. In the desert, not to mention monsters, sandstorms, mirages, etc., we often lose our bearings. That's why this compass is a lifeline for us.

Oh, I see. Then I'll buy it.

And I'll tell you about the slave caravan.

'You've met them... no wonder they were wary of you at first.

I'm sorry...