We came back with a return, but the store was extremely crowded. The reason seems to be a request to Hephaistos. It looks like everyone got the iron ore in one piece.

I recover Ix with the capsule and consult with Waxx about the armor.

''I think we can make a better robe with the Flame Wolf's fur.

'I knew it would be. If that's the case, then what would the wyrm skin and the fire lizard skin do for their use... I guess I'm still thinking shoes.

There's also the option of gloves, you know?

A pair of Wufu's handmade gloves... that's great, but there's a problem.

''I'm glad, but if I don't have bare hands, I'm afraid my sword senses will be dulled...''

Would you like to try it?　I think shoes with wyrm skin and gloves with fire lizard skin would be good.

Hmm. Well, I'll take care of that for you.

Yes, sir.

All we need is a mysterious squid ink bag. And a set of bomb materials... I'll have to ask the library or the alchemy guild for this one.

When I'm done with the secret consultation, I'm going to move in front of Freetia at the warp gate. The reason is because I felt like I'd be asked to do it again if I went downstairs.

My first stop was the Beast Demon Guild. The objective was to summon a Dolphin and a synthetic summon. It's the third time already, but I'm still uncomfortable. But if I get used to this, I'll be ruined, so I'll cherish this feeling.

I'll summon Seguro and Yasri between the synthetic summons first. Then we face each other in the Corridor of Souls.

''This is the soul corridor Hix's husband was talking about~''

"Nothing - no octopus?

That was good. Master, if you want to kill an octopus, just take us with you. I'll kill you for sure.

"Yeah!　And I'm hoping for a great taco.

You two were such characters. You wouldn't know that until you actually talked to them.

'You were both such characters...well, I'll keep the octopus thing in mind. But if you're hearing from Hicks, you know what I mean.

'Of course. You're going to summon a composite, right?　But you don't have to worry about our synthetic summons, do you?''

Hmm?　What do you mean?

''The Lesser Hydra that we become, even if we summon a composite, our intentions are in our respective necks, so we won't lose our souls - this is it.

What, what... does that mean it's not worth me caring about it? It certainly seems strange that the soul wouldn't be inherited if it had more heads.

''Your master cares too much about everything. You'd be better off taking it easy, you know?'

'Yeah, yeah. But that's the good thing about the Lord. I want you to take it easier, but I want you to remember how important it is to you. Especially cooking.

Seguro and the file tell me how to live... the file's last words are ruined.

'All right,'

'Then do it. And so does the octopus, but that big imitator has to be defeated.

Ahhh. Seguro must have been hit by an eel.

''Ehhh... you just said you were going to live an easy life.

I haven't told anyone, but the moray eels are delicious.

"Shhh!　I'll kill you!

'You're in a groove. But now that we've heard that, we have to defeat them and eat them. And for that reason, I'll need a synthesis summon. Master.

Yeah. Okay?　Both of you?

"Anytime.

"Okay.

Shall we do this?

Composite summoning!

The two of them became a summoning stone and were sucked into the magic square. Then the two magic circles overlapped and a purple magic circle was completed, from which a giant two-headed snake was born.

''Name to me. My master!''

I already have a name in mind. Something that shines black when polished. I've decided to get my name from obsidian.

"Your name is Diane!

"'Thank you for the good name. We, Diane, are going to destroy every enemy of your master! We shall destroy all of your master's enemies!

I'm counting on you... to keep up the good work.

''Ha!''

The soul corridor is lifted. Once again, check Dian's status.

Name Dian, Lesser Hydra Lv 1.

Vitality 50
Magical power 45
Strength 60
Defensive Strength 42
Agility 48
Dexterity value 50

skill
Biting Lv 1, coiled Lv 1, swimming action Lv 1, poisonous armor Lv 1, continuous shooting Lv 1.　
Fear Lv1 Fear Lv1 Deadly poison Lv1 Regeneration Lv1 Poison breath Lv1 Heat detection Lv1 Mimicry Lv1

That leaves me with only three summons left that I can summon.

Oh, you're getting stronger! The first sight was poisonous armor. This was a poisonous effect on the skin. Fear is what the Dark Summoner used on Lily. I think regeneration is the one we saw on Wood Golem that heals.

Long range combat is a series of poisonous breaths. So close combat is putting them in a state of fear, then wrapping them up and biting them with a poison grant and adding a deadly poison. Even if you resist, there's a recovery... it's horrible.

After I finished summoning the composite, I summoned a list of items with the same momentum, and the number of items I could summon increased.

Shark.
squids
octopus
dolphin
lizard

Priority is the dolphin... summon it!

Magicians unresponsive.

I look up how to make a bomb in the library with grief. I felt like a total terrorist.

I found the ingredients in the book, but there was no information on how to make a bomb. Apparently it's too dangerous to be written about.

I arrive at my last resort, the Alchemy Guild. This guild also seems to be in the underground. I talk to the receptionist.

Excuse me. I'd like to ask you something.

'I'm sorry, but I have very few answers for you.

I know...it's a shame. I'm leaving, and I'm accosted by an old man I don't know.

"Hold on, sir. Shall we have a word with the old man before we leave?

'What?　No, time.

Then the old man approached him and spoke into his ear.

I know what you've come for, but I can't discuss it here. But I'm not going to talk to you here.

This old man's a piece of work. Let's hope he can talk.

I do. I'm sure you'll be fine.

Ho-ho. Well, let's get going.

I go downstairs and everyone is feverishly working on their alchemy.

I go through the workshop and arrive at my grandfather's room.

'Here we are,'

Sorry to disturb you, sir.

When you enter the room, you will find the same tools and unknown items as in the workshop.

It's safe here. Now, you want to make a bomb, don't you?

'Yes. That's great.

It's not great. If I could smell the smell of gunpowder or bomb-making materials coming from you, I would usually notice it. Those receptionists are still chicks, aren't they?

No, does it smell like that? I don't know.

Now, you know we're very secretive, don't you?

'Yes, sir. And I don't think it's easy to teach them, especially since bombs are directly linked to danger.

That's right. So we have a deal.

The grandfather will issue a quest.

'A requisition request, "Pay for bomb materials", has been issued.

Requested Quest: "Pay for Bomb Materials" Difficulty Level D
Clear Reward: How to Make a Bomb
10 deliveries of explosives, gunpowder, flint and ignition grass each.

Hmm? You have met the requirements.

You give me the ingredients for the bomb, and I'll show you how to make it. Are you sure you want it?

I accept. Okay, here you go.

As I take out the materials from my inventory, Grandpa looks up at the sky.

"Ahhh...I did not expect that...I am old. How long have you had it?

That's about it.

When I take out the materials, my grandfather is amazed.

How could you collect such valuable materials... where did you get them?

It's a secret.

The old man laughs at me.

The old man laughs, "That's just to get back at us!　He's got one.

The way to make a... bomb...

'Oh!　That's right. Well, let's show you how to make it.

The grandfather takes a pyrotechnic stone in his hand.

He says, "This explosive is vulnerable to impact. This is the best material for a bomb. I will first turn it into a round ball with a hole in it with the alchemy skill's material change.

Your grandfather will change it into a bomb shape in an instant.

Put the gunpowder in this hole, wrap the fuse around it and place it in the hole. "Put the gunpowder in this hole, wrap the fuse around it, put it in the hole, and finally use your alchemy skill to complete it. This is the most basic way to make it.

The other way to make it is to use flint, right?

You're very perceptive. That's right. That's right. Flint has a tendency to produce sparks when they hit each other hard. So this bomb is unique in that it doesn't need a fuse.

Oh! Convenient!

All you have to do is put some crushed flint with gunpowder. It will be large, but be careful not to make it explode without impact.

Oh, it doesn't work on slime...I make a bomb under my grandfather's guidance. Here's the resulting bomb.

Ignition Bomb: Rare Level 4 Bomb Quality D
Attack Power: 200 Physical Destruction Number of times used: 1
Added effect: Burns
A type of bomb that explodes by setting fire to fusible grass.
Note that it won't explode if the fire is extinguished, and allies will be damaged when it explodes.

Ignition Bomb: Rare Level 4 Bomb Quality D
Attack Power: 200 Physical Destruction Number of times used: 1
Added effect: Burns
A bomb that explodes with a strong impact.
Note that it won't explode if the impact is weak, and allies will be damaged when it explodes.

Only a small amount of attack power. But it's a disposable bomb, and it's not very powerful when you consider that it's equivalent to 10 weapon attacks.

There are many kinds of bombs. You should try them.

'Yes!　Thank you!

When we got home, I continued to make as many bombs as the ingredients would allow. On the way home, Aeon and the others brought me some of their food, so I got carried away. I felt like I'd had a good time, but before I knew it it, it was late at night. After thanking Aeon and the others, I logged out.

Name Tact Intermediate Summoner Lv 17

Vitality 48
Magic power 99
Strength 35
Defensive Strength 24
Agility 36
Dexterity value 73

skill

Fighting Lv 9, kicking Lv 16, staff Lv 22, one-handed sword Lv 18, spear Lv 3, throwing Lv 5.　
High speed chanting lv16 Summoning magic lv28 Sealing magic lv3 Rider lv8 Alchemy lv14 -> lv17　
Mining Lv 18 Logging Lv 17 Dismantling Lv 31 Appraisal Lv 19 Identification Lv 25 Wind Magic Lv 21　
Fire Magic Lv 21 Earth Magic Lv 22 Water Magic Lv 24 Water Magic Lv 24 Dark Magic Lv 20 Sacred Magic Lv 4　
Lightning magic Lv 22, explosive magic Lv 21, wood magic Lv 22, ice magic Lv 21, space-time magic Lv 25.　
Underwater Activity Lv 1 Reading Lv 8 Cooking Lv 33 Feeding Lv 7 Fishing Lv 14 Synchro Lv 9

Name Aeon Dragonute Envelope Lv4

Vitality 62
Magic Power 88
Strength 56
Defensive Strength 32
Agility 111
Dexterity value 91

skill

Two swords Lv 27, spear Lv 3, throwing operation Lv 8, flight Lv 7, swimming action Lv 12.　
Ice Blade Lv 13, Continuous Attack Lv 3, Water Magic Lv 2, Blue Wave Lv 2, Dragon Technique Lv 5　
Dragonization Lv 6 Sea Dragon Blessing Lv 3 Cooking Lv 6 -> Lv 8

Name: Setia High Elf Lv3

Vitality 50
Magical power 116
Strength 41
Defensive Strength 36
Agility 37
Dexterity value 116

skill

Staff Lv 14 Magic Bow Lv 6 Eagle's Eye Lv 2 Shooting Lv 1 Woodworking Lv 12 Collecting Lv 15 Medication Lv 8　
Engraving Lv 3 Gemology Lv 1 Lapidary Lv 1 Wind Magic Lv 7 Fire Magic Lv 13 Water Magic Lv 15　
Earth magic Lv 13 Dark magic Lv 1 Sacred magic Lv 1 Sacred magic Lv 1 Lightning magic Lv 1 Explosive magic Lv 1 Wood magic Lv 16　
Ice magic Lv 1 Tree magic Lv 6 High Elf knowledge Lv 13 Spirit summoning Lv 6 Cooking Lv 6 -> Lv 8

Name Love Fire Shrine Beast Lv2

Vitality 75
Magic power 82
Strength 81
Defensive Strength 47
Agility 90
Dexterity value 70

skill

Swords Lv 13, two swords Lv 1, wind blade Lv 1, flame magic Lv 7, evil flame Lv 12, abomination Lv 12.　
Presence Lv 15 Danger prediction Lv 14 Spiritual power Lv 2 Magic Lv 1 Shinto magic Lv 5　
Forgetting Lv1 Speedy Feet Lv1 Sorcery Lv2 Blood Awakening Lv5 Cooking Lv6 -> Lv8 Divine Descent Lv1 Beastification Lv1

Name Ix Ex Machina Lv 25

Vitality 39
Magical power 39
Muscle Strength 39
Defensive Strength 39
Agility 39
Dexterity value 39

skill

Aircraft armament Lv3 Lv4 Analysis Lv4 Detection Lv11 Conversion Lv2 Link Lv2 -> Lv3 Magic charge Lv2 -> Lv3

Name: Japanese Fox Shrine Beast Lv3

Vitality 76
Magic power 96
Muscle Strength 46
Defensive Strength 40
Agility 92
Dexterity value 94

skill

Fan Lv 10, Dance Lv 10, Throwing Manipulation Lv 10, Evil Flame Lv 10, Abominable Fire Lv 10, Presence Detection Lv 12.　
Danger Detection Lv 12 Seal Magic Lv 10 Phantasm Lv 10 Phantasm Lv 5 Fire Magic Lv 5 Shinto Magic Lv 12 Witchcraft Lv 10　
Sewing Lv10 Leatherwork Lv10 Cooking Lv10->Lv14 Blood Awakening Lv5 Divine Descent Lv1 Beastification Lv1