The next day, according to Kaito, the Empire's city walls were attacked by a large number of undead monsters and collapsed.

The Empire evacuated its citizens to the basement of the castle, but it seems that the entire town has been taken over by corrupt zombies.

However, after the castle walls were breached, a magical formation appeared in the Draugle Beast and apparently disappeared. I heard it was the same in Vineleaf.

With the Draugr Beast gone, they're currently in the midst of an ongoing campaign to clean up the corrupt zombies.

However, the players are almost useless, as their equipment is damaged by the corruption.

''Sigh... now I'm being out-levelled by Hime's chairman...''

'Come to think of it, the princess committee chairman and the others were in attendance... how did it go?

We were in the hunt for the Skull Elephant, remember?

'Yes!　With a lot of players, though.

Even so, it looks like you've gained confidence because you were able to defeat the Skull Elephant. This guy on the other hand...

'Let me go to Freetia too... and then I'd be up a level and in uu-ha-ha paradise...'

On the board, I've heard that the battles I've been fighting in the free tier so far are called effortless level-up events.

After all, you can level up just by participating in it. It's no wonder they call it that. However, according to the people who are verifying it, there is definitely a difference in the distribution of experience values.

It's only natural that there's a difference between people who only participate in events and do nothing, and those who take the initiative to participate in events.

Well, from Kaito's point of view, it seems that he's not happy with the fact that he's getting experience from people who haven't done anything.

While listening to Kaito's complaints, I finish shopping at the supermarket after school. Today and tomorrow are the peak of the event. I have to eat well and get into the spirit.

After I finish shopping, I log into the game.

Then I go downstairs to find Setia and Hephaistos waiting for me.

''It's done!''

Finally, the magic sword was complete.

I headed to the Hephaistos Forge, where I found a single crimson bladed one-handed sword.

The design of the blade's peak is in the shape of a dragon's wing, and in the center is a scarlet orb made by Setia. The hilt was black and the blade was engraved with elven letters.

So this is the magic sword made by Setia and Hephaistos...I quickly appraised it and found that it has no name. Huh?

You don't seem to have a name.

Since the sword is Takut-san's sword, we decided with Ms. Setia that Takut-san was the best person to name it.

Crap...I'm furiously impressed right now!

But the name of the sword... it's a western sword design, so the Japanese language is weird. I think this is a good name for it.

How about Scarlet Ring...

As I said this, fire sparks started to flood out of the magic sword and brightly illuminated the surroundings.

''This magic sword seems to be the name Tact-sama likes,''

'Right. Mr. Takt, please hold it in your hand.

Yeah.

When I held it in my hand, it was unexpectedly light and easy to swing the sword. After appraising it, I found out what it is.

Scarlet Ring: rarity 8 magic sword, quality B
Weight: 35 Endurance Value: 100 Attack Power: 40
Magic Sword Effect: Fire Up (Super), Destroying Chant
Treasure Ball Effect: Heat, Reduce Magic Retime (Large), Release Treasure
Marking effect: Weight reduction
A magic sword of fire that incorporates a ruby jewel. It has a far better performance than other fire magic swords.
The sword has the Clan's emblem of Leapling emblazoned on the sword's peak.

I was expecting something amazing, but this is messed up.

It's on a different level than the weapons we've had. I'm not going to be able to tell you what to do with it.

It depends. It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. But if it's magic of other attributes, the wand should have more firepower.

It's a fire-attribute specialization... that's what I'd say. However, it's still powerful.

At any rate, whatever.

Good luck from now on!　Partner.

The Scarlet Ring answers my words with a fireball.

I thought about going to test my partner's performance then, but Setia stops me.

'I've also completed the wand and other items. Check it out.

Wow...it's really all complete.

Pine Wand: Rarity 6, Cane Quality C-.
Weight: 30 Endurance Value: 70 Attack Power: 30
Additional Effect: Fire magic (Large)
A staff made of pine. Known to work well with fire magic.

Maple Wand:: Rare Level 6 Staff Quality C-.
Weight: 25 Endurance Value: 65 Attack Power: 25
Additional Effect: Female-only magic attack power increased (Large)
A cane made of maple. A wand that works well with women and is popular for its sweet scent and beautiful brown color.

Maple Bow: Rarity 6 Bow Quality C-.
Weight: 25 Endurance value: 65
Additional Effect: Increased attack power for female arrows (Large)
A bow made of maple. This bow is good with women and is popular for its sweet fragrance and beautiful brown color.

Pine arrows: rarity 6 arrows Quality C-.
Weight: 15 Endurance Value: 40 Attack Power: 30
Additional Effect: Fireball Appropriateness (Large)
A bow and arrow made of pine. It is mainly used as a fire arrow due to its flammability.

Maple Lira: rare degree 6, lyre quality C-.
Weight: 20 Endurance value: 65
Additional effect: Increased support effect (Large)
A small hand-held lyre made of maple. It has a drawback that it is not as loud as a harp, but the advantage is that you can carry it anywhere.

They're all very effective. 'So maple is a feminine aptitude material... it's strange because it makes sense when you say that.

''Awesome... how did you manage to complete it all?

''I was just explaining how to make a magic sword, and I didn't help in the shop, because I was making it all the time.''

'You've worked that hard for me, haven't you?　Thank you. Setia.

"Hmm.

He stroked Setia's head and smiled happily.

''Hephaistos too, magic sword, thank you. I'll take good care of it.''

Yes!

And when I returned to the first floor, I found a childlike Japanese fox hugging and enjoying the locomotive robe.

"...Japanese fox?

The Japanese fox's tail jumps and it turns its head towards you like a robot from the past.

''Ta-taq-han... er... this is the...''

This is the side of your sister's Japanese fox, isn't it? That's how foul the Locomoco wool is.

''Locomoco-san's robe is now complete, try it on!

You're trying so hard to cover it up. I'll take you up on it.

Thank you. I'll take good care of it.

Yes!

Let's appraise it first.

Robe of Puppiness Sheep: rarity 7, weight 10, endurance value 80, defense 40.　
Additional effects: Cold Resistance (extreme), Anti-status (great), Ice Magic Reduction (great), Heavenly Blessing
A robe made of the wool of the Blessed Virgin Sheep. It is resistant to anomalies, and the heavenly blessing gives the wearer the sacred attributes.
It is also comfortable to wear, making the wearer happy.

Does that mean that all of them are immune to state disorders? You're too strong... well, I put it on as soon as I put it on and was hugged by Waxxu from the front and Setia from behind. Wha, what! So this is the effect of loco moco robes!

"...it's always cheating to be the first to enjoy it.

Please allow us to be the first to enjoy it today.

No, I can't say anything if that's what you're talking about... but Lily and the others discovered it and jumped on me and made a mess.

We're close to a decisive battle and it's peaceful here. But I can't stay here forever enjoying it. We can't afford not to test the equipment you've made for us!

And the more trump cards the better. So I bought Ix's weapon materials in the dwarven village and headed to the battleship.

Name Setia, High Elf Lv 9.

Vitality 52
Magical power 134
Muscle Strength 46
Defensive Strength 36
Agility 38
Dexterity value 134

skill

Staff Lv 14 Magic Bow Lv 16 Eagle's Eye Lv 8 Shooting Lv 8 Woodworking Lv 12 -> Lv 16　
Harvesting Lv 22 Medication Lv 12 Engraving Lv 4 -> Lv 5 Gemology Lv 2 Lapidary Lv 2 Lapidary Lv 2 Wind Magic Lv 7　
Fire Magic Lv 16 Water Magic Lv 24 Earth Magic Lv 13 Earth Magic Lv 1 Dark Magic Lv 6 Sacred Magic Lv 6　
Lightning magic Lv 1 Explosion magic Lv 2 Wood magic Lv 16 Ice magic Lv 3 Tree magic Lv 9　
High Elf Knowledge Lv 17 -> Lv 18 Spirit Summoning Lv 6 Cooking Lv 8

Name: Japanese Fox Shrinebeast 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 12.　
Presence Detection Lv 12 Danger Detection Lv 12 Sealed Magic Lv 12 Sealed Magic Lv 12 Illusion Lv 10 Flame Magic Lv 6　
Shinto magic Lv 15, sorcery Lv 10, sewing Lv 12 -> Lv 14, leatherwork Lv 12, cooking Lv 14, blood awakening Lv 5.　
God-feeding Lv 1, Beastification Lv 2