Volume 2 Chapter 10 (2/2)

“Oto-san, we did our best today too.”

She then jumped into my chest. The smell of gunpowder and the smell of battle came from Kuina.

“Good job, Kuina. Ancient Elf, the High Elves, and the Mythological Foxes are steadily growing.”

“They’re not as strong as Kuina but they’ll never lose to any normal enemy.”

They were just born so they still had low levels. For that reason, led by Kuina, they went to the [Crimson Cavern] to raise their levels. Each day, they hunted the red-hot monsters there as quick as possible and then returned here to continue on their daily tasks.

Developing the city was important but training them was equally as important.

I usually went with them but today was too hectic so I didn’t have the chance to go. After all, whenever a monster of a party that belonged to a Demon Lord defeats a monster or a human, the Demon Lord can get the DP. However, this transfer of DP, like the transfer of a follower’s experience points, had a limit area of effect. In other words, unless I went with them to the dungeon, I would not be able to get any DP. As of late, I was gaining approximately about 1,000DP daily.

“With everyone equipped, they sure look tough.”

“Uuugh, the Mythological Foxes are mean. Kuina has recommended the shotgun to them but they still chose the easier-to-use assault rifle.”

“I understand their choice though. It has better range and better clip size too.”

“But then, it lacks some BANG so that’s no fun.”

The Mythological Foxes equipped themselves with assault rifles while the High Elves favored the anti-materiel rifles. At first, Kuina tried to make the Mythological Foxes use the shotgun but it seemed they found it hard to use and opted for a gun similar to Elder Dwarf’s M&K MK417, the MR762A1, instead. It was easier to use; had a caliber of 7.62mm; and had high offensive capabilities so it was very versatile.

Nevertheless……

“How did it turn out like this?”

The Mythological Foxes and the High Elves were all beautiful girls. They might be a bit inferior to Kuina and the others but they were plenty cute. Their appearance suggested they were in their mid- to late-teens. Now that I had reached this point, I guess that meant that I really was cursed.

“My master, we’ve returned. Just as I thought, shooting this beast is fun. I pull the trigger and it goes BOOM! I can get addicted to this!”

Ancient Elf got close before I knew it.

She was ecstatically hugging her anti-materiel rifle as she uttered those subtly eerie words.

“Wow that does sound super fun.”

“It is! The more I shoot, the more intense the sensations become. More, I want to shoot more!”

“The Maelstroms only produces a monster a day so do it in moderation. Besides, don’t you have work to do?”

“Oh yeah. I love this gun but I love nature more. Ah, the water ways are almost done.”

Ancient Elf then walked over to Elder Dwarf and they discussed various things. Afterwards, they walked along the waterways as they used magic at each vital point.

Where Elder Dwarf’s earth magic lacked, Ancient Elf made up for.

And then…

The two of them turned around and firmly held their fingers up.

Was it finished?

“Should we let the water flow now?”

“Yes, let’s.”

“According to my calculations, it’s perfectly fine.”

The two gave me such reliable replies.

And so, Ancient Elf activated her magic.

The waterways would basically use underground water and rain water as its sources of water.

In case of a water shortage, Ancient Elf and the High Elves could just make it rain a moderate amount to compensate. So in truth, a water shortage was absolutely never going to happen in my city.

The conduits that held back the waters were opened and the water powerfully gushed forth.

A clear stream of water then flowed through the farmlands the Golems and the Skeletons were working on. With this, the crops should grow well.

Also, we were now ready to accept farmers at any moment.

Our city now had fertile farmlands and reliable sources of water. By tomorrow’s end, the planting of the seeds, the acceleration of their growth via Ancient Elf’s powers, and the promotion of our lands that promised an abundant harvest could all be done.

I then looked toward the inner part of the city and saw the city’s symbol.

The splendid apple tree bore numerous red apples that needed to be picked soon.

There were a lot of things that needed to be done.

“Everyone, I have another job for all of you. After it’s done, let’s go take a bath at a hot spring and then eat a meal.”

“Yay ♪! Looking forward to the hot spring!”

“That sounds nice. I’m glad it’s made.”

“It was surprising when the hot spring appeared, wasn’t it? It might be an effect of the Mine floor adjacent to this one. Let’s work a little bit more so that we can enjoy the hot spring!”

And like that, the development of my city continued.

The sense of accomplishment at its gradual completion felt great.

I was also looking forward to the hot spring that would wash the day’s fatigue away.