Volume 3 Chapter 13 (2/2)

[Now then, I’ll be heading to another dungeon. Our destination is the Crimson Volcano. Please give me any quest that is available in that dungeon.] (Youya)

[If that is your destination, then there are some good quests available. Since the monsters spawned a while ago, they may have already been hunted however, in that dungeon, there is a request for Beef (Average). You can obtain it by defeating the Red Horns.] (Receptionist)

Since the Death Scorpion Poison is a somewhat troublesome item to obtain, we managed to help her clear two quests which would be otherwise difficult to clear. This time, she was giving us a somewhat easier quest to clear. Professional relationships revolve around a give-and-take basis, so long as the guild is willing to support me, then I would reciprocate their efforts. In any case, our next goal is to obtain Beef which is easily obtainable from Red Horns. They are also capable of dropping Beef (Excellent) albeit in very rare cases. Just having dishes using Beef (Average) was already delicious, I wonder how delicious if they were made with Beef (Excellent instead? I’ve come across several lumps of Beef (Excellent) in the past however I had sold them immediately to nobles and aristocrats who would easily throw their money just to have a taste of the meat. With Luna’s Increased Drop Rate, we may even come across it. Since our wallets are sufficient for now, we should enjoy the beef if we come across it.

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I headed over to the tavern where Luna and the girls were waiting after accepting a quest from the receptionist. This quest provided a pretty decent reward and at this rate, we will most likely become silver-grade adventurers by the time we leave Flaregard. Silver-grade adventurers received discounted prices for the guild services while being able to accept quests which aren’t available to ordinary adventurers. However, the benefits between a silver-grade and a gold-grade adventurer are worlds apart.

[Thanks for waiting everyone. The quest report is completed and our next destination has been decided.] (Youya)

[Youya, Luna is excited for the next dungeon.] (Luna)

[Anywhere except the dungeon is great. The hot weather is unbearable.] (Til)

I smiled bitterly as the two girls immediately drank the remaining juice in their cups. It was a good thing I went to complete the daily report alone today as usual. If Luna was present during the negotiations, she would most likely point out that I had made a mistake in the amount of Death Scorpion Poison I had and may even spill any other secrets we had.

[It isn’t the desert, however we are heading to a volcano, the Crimson Volcano. The boss room is also located there, however it has most certainly been defeated. Our levelling sessions will also serve as a simulation for the boss battle. Be sure to recognise the terrain and prepare yourselves for the boss as it is also a battle against time.] (Youya)

Everyone nodded in response.

[Just hearing the name makes me feel hot.] (Til)

[The dungeons in Flaregard are all similar in that aspect.] (Phil)

This is the city of earth, metal and flames. Greenwood was too comfortable as compared to this. For elves and foxes who are resistant against the cold were weak against the heat. In this situation, let’s cast a bait for them.

[Are you sure you want to say such a thing? By the time we are level 30, we’ll most likely obtain a rare meat that is incomparable to a Beef (Average) and more delicious beyond your wildest dream. Furthermore, the monster that drops such a meat spawns in the Crimson Volcano.] (Youya)

Luna and Til who had their attention somewhere else gave a sharp look towards me.

[Luna loves beef and looks forward to the beef more delicious than anything! She’ll hunt while having fun!] (Luna)

[Youya-niisan. Say that earlier! The crescent moon tonight desires for blood!] (Til)

Luna and Til began to display how they plan to handle their prey enthusiastically, as expected of the girls who love rewards.

[Youya, since we have Luna’s Increased Drop Rate it is highly possible for us to obtain a Beef (Excellent), however should we really eat it when we can sell it for a large sum of money?] (Phil)

[Unlike the past, we have plenty of money. We should focus on having fun and enjoying ourselves while we can.] (Youya)

Recently, I began to think that way. Aside from just becoming stronger, we should become stronger together while laughing and having fun.

[Erik, this will be your first battle. Try your best to support us.] (Luna)

[KYU!]

The Faerie Dragon hanging from Luna’s shoulder responded to Luna with vigor as it seems to have found it’s favourite spot.

Now then, it’s time for us to depart to the dungeon and prepare us for the boss fight while becoming stronger. Then, let’s enjoy ourselves tonight with a feast.