V3C78 (2/2)

“Well then, it would be considerably easier next time since Marina can use the magic bow now but we’ll leave the continuation for tomorrow.”

I tried taking off my armor and my shirt.

Healing magic treated my injuries but that won’t work for equipment.

The portion of the iron armor that was hit with the acid was slightly deformed and the acid may have seeped in through the gaps of the armor so a part of my clothes had burned off too.

The shirt was probably no longer usable.

Thankfully, I bought multiple sets of the clothes I’m wearing now so I took one out from my item bag and changed.

Well then, what about my armor?

It’s fine to continue using it like usual but to be honest, it doesn’t look very presentable.

” Er … erm, Ichino-sama.”

Carol called my name seemingly wanting to say something.

“Looks like there’s one more thing to look forward to.”

“Eh?”

“I’m currently training my Apprentice Blacksmith job so it should be able to easily mend armor of this extent. Rather, the ant’s poison was merely seriously painful. My HP almost didn’t drop at all so it’s alright.”

“From what I’ve heard, massive monsters like Dragons and Rocs purposely bathe their whole body in ant acid to exterminate parasites.”

Haru taught me.

Ant bath huh?

Even on Earth, I’ve heard that certain birds use ant formic acid to exterminate mites.

It’s the same as that huh?

But, to use acid capable of melting metal to remove parasites, the monsters of this world are amazing too.

“I’ve heard that the acid of Army Ants is used during the creation of metal alloys. For that reason, the Adventurers Guild also purchases the acid gland located within the ant’s body. Strong technique in dismantling is required though.”

“I see. Haru, Carol, Marina, sorry but please gather the ants. I’ll dismantle them.”

I changed my job to Hunter and Dismantler.

Dismantler is also a job that has increased experience gain from dismantling monsters.

Indeed, skill is required to make an incision in the abdomen and extract the acid gland.

Precisely because it is fragile.

30% of the ants we defeated already had their acid glands cracked due to the impact from the battle.

Touching the leaked acid would most certainly cause chemical burn so care had to be taken when dismantling the body.

Its weight was not even 10% of that of the Brown Bear but dismantling it felt like it was several times more tiring.

Normally, even after dismantling, delicate transport is required as well but in my case, it was easy as I could easily transport them by storing them in my item bag.

Also, the fangs and the carapace of the Army Ants can apparently be sold.

Ant meat could apparently be consumed too but I didn’t feel like eating it so I’ll sell that too.

In total, as a result of dismantling 30 ants,

【Ichinojo Leveled up]

【Dismantler skill: 「Food‧ Minerals ‧ Metal Appraisal」has skilled up to「Food‧ Minerals ‧ Metal ‧ Monster materials Appraisal」]

【Dismantler skill: 「Dismantling II」has skilled up to「Dismantling III」]

【Dismantler skill: 「Dexterity UP (minor)」has skilled up to「Dexterity UP (small)」]

【Hunter skill: 「Hawk Eye」 obtained]

【There are no further levels for Hunter]

【Title: 「Peak of Hunter」 obtained]

Well, the reward was perfect so all is well.