The next morning, I eat dinner and log in. I go to check on Lily as soon as possible.

'Lily, are you still not feeling better?'

Uh-huh. I don't know if I'm ready for this.

Hmm? That's kind of a weird thing to say. Then comes Ion.

"Don't lie to me, sir!　You're already healed!

No, it's not!　Aeonchan.

"Hoho~. I see... noah!

Boom.

Noah jumps out of the shadows and dives into Lily's bed. Then Lily doesn't pretend to be in pain.

'Hey! What are you doing!　Noah!

Doesn't it hurt?

Oh.

Aeon's strategy won.

There they are~

We'll do it again... but I didn't expect Lily to do this. I guess that's how much she liked nursing, but I'm surprised.

'Don't be silly, you have to get up now!　If you want to go any further, I'll skip the rice!

I don't want that!

I'm still being honest with the rice. Well, I looked at the slime I dried yesterday and it was done safely. Then comes the info.

'You have successfully prepared a dried dish. Drying has been added to your cooking skills.''

Hmm. You're right on target. Now you should be able to make bonito flakes and dried mint tea with ease. I'm going to use it on the bonito fillets immediately.

'Dry!'

Then in an instant, the bonito flakes were ready.

Bonito flakes: rarity level 6 Food Quality C
Dried bonito. It is an ingredient that is useful as a seasoning by shaving it with a planer.

I bought the planer yesterday. So I shaved bonito flakes. The result is this.

Shaved bonito flakes: Rare Level 6 Food Quality C
A seasoning made from shaved bonito flakes. It can be used to make dashi or used directly in cooking.

The smell of dried bonito flakes in the soup stock caught the attention of three people. Aeon, Rian, and Wufu came over, caught by the smell.

It smelled so good!

I just made it. You shouldn't be drinking this stuff.

"Oh, no!

You can't look at me like that. Just be patient. Then Wa Fox looks at the pot.

"Is this the broth?

Yeah. When it's done, you can use Wufu in your cooking too, okay?

Are you sure?　My arm is going to grow~

Afterwards, they took Aeon and Rian out of the dining room as they were about to head to the pot, and they all ate their food together.

'What are we going to do today?'

'We're going to the Sandwall Desert for now. There's going to be a hideout or village in the opposite direction the caravan came from.

I understand.

So we move to the oasis and explore in the opposite direction from where the caravan came from.

The members of the team are Wafu, Bran, Luna, and Spica. If something comes up on the way, we'll summon the black iron. Then, we'll leave.

Then the scenery will fly. As expected, Spica's speed is extraordinary. When I was running with Spica to match everyone's speed, I saw a monster at the top of the dune.

Desert Lizard?
?　?　?

Giant lizard. Fighting someone? I check and it's another caravan. I wonder what to do, but if they're attacking me, I'll help them anyway.

I take out my spear.

'Let's go!　Spica!

Spica's horns or spinning, and when the light gathered, it accelerated at once and pierced the Desert Lizard.

But it was just not identifiable... or was it not possible to do it in one hit. Then the Desert Lizard dives to the ground.

I turn to my wand. If the other side is going to escape to the ground, this is it!

"Earthquake!

There's an earthquake coming. Now, come on out!

The Desert Lizard jumped out of our ground and got bitten.

Just when I thought it was going to be a good idea, it ducks. It's Spica's illusion. Obviously, Spica is stronger than me. Sorry, but we're not talking about it.

The Desert Lizard used sand breath, stone throwing, and earth magic sandstorm, but Spica ducked and ducked at every turn with his illusion. In retaliation, Spica penetrated with one after another, with a rotation angle, and the Desert Lizard was defeated.

Spica, you are relentless. We almost didn't have a chance.

Now, we head to the caravan in question. Then a representative comes in. He's a kind, chubby-looking guy. I'd hate it if this one was actually a black-hearted person.

'Nope!　Thank you for saving me from a dangerous situation!　I am the leader of this caravan and my name is Caro.

'This is Summoner Tact. Did the caravan go well?

Thanks to you, we haven't suffered much damage. 'Does Lord Takt have business in the town beyond?'

No. Is there a town down the road?

Hearing my statement, Karo-san gives a bitter smile.

''Tact-dono... could it be that you came to the desert without knowing anything about it?

Um, I'm embarrassed to say...

Haha. You're so young! It reminds me of the old days. If you don't know anything about it, can I teach you a lot?　Could you ask for an escort instead?

That's helpful. We can get information, we can go to town, it's a good thing.

I accept.

'Thank you!'

I got the meat as I dismantled the Desert Lizard.

Desert Lizard Meat: Rare Level 6 Food Quality C
Desert lizard meat. Large in size and very precious meat in the desert. It is one of the delicacies of the desert dwellers. It has a unique taste and is eaten in the desert with coconut seeds to remove the smell.

This is the biggest meat I've ever had. I got three of those. The Desert Lizard is a big piece of meat. Then I heard my stomach growl from the caravan people.

'Isn't there somewhere we can take a break?　I'll treat you.

The caravanists cheered.

But there was sand all over the place and there was no place to rest. So I forced myself to make one with an earth wall.

'Oh brother, it's awesome!'

Goodness. We're lucky. We have the desert gods to thank for that.

The caravan people started praying... um... what are you going to do with the meat?

The meat ended up being cooked by a caravan person. He heated up some coconut milk, which he thought was made from coconuts, or coconut, and put the desert lizard meat in it and boiled it down.

The result is this.

Lizard meat in coconut milk: rare degree 6 Cuisine Quality C
Effect: 40% recovery of satiety and 1 hour increase in muscle strength (large)
A dish of desert lizard meat cooked in coconut milk. A traditional desert dish.

This is an unknown dish to me. It can't be food terrorism, I'm sure. I'm going to take a bite. Mu!

Yum!

Thank you!

The sweet coconut milk matches the desert lizard meat. It was described as having an odor, but I don't feel it. The meat is tender because it's cooked down. Brilliant!

While eating, we got a lot of information. I heard there are two towns, two villages, three oases here.

I heard that Karo and his friends are selling mainly water and other specialties from each town and village around the oasis.

I got to see some of their products. I really liked this one.

Acacia Sandboard: a regular item.
A board used in desert travel. It can be used anywhere in the desert.

It's a skateboard for the desert and usually used for going down from a high place, but this sandboard can be skated anywhere, even from the bottom to the top. It doesn't matter if it's from the bottom to the top. It's more of a hoverboard than a sandboard. It's so much fun.

While I was having fun, Najum, Karo's daughter, who was riding the spica, gave me a round of applause.

She says, "Good job, big brother!

I don't believe this is your first time.

Ha. Thank you.

How's that?　Would you like to buy it?

I'll take it. There were other items that were essential in the desert. That's this.

Compass in the desert: an important item.
This item allows you to know the location of towns, villages and oases in the desert.

First of all, this desert is said to be impossible to use a normal compass due to the environment and iron sand. I couldn't find the direction when I looked at the magic compass either.

This compass is supposed to be able to know the location of towns, villages and oases with the power of Feng Shui. In the desert, not to mention monsters, sandstorms, mirages, etc., we often lose our bearings. That's why this compass is a lifeline for us.

Oh, I see. Then I'll buy it.

And I'll tell you about the slave caravan.

'You've met them... no wonder they were wary of you at first.

I'm sorry...

Don't apologize. They're in trouble with us, too. We've heard stories of them taking over the oasis and attacking fellow caravans.

It's that bad...

I've heard that he's become more radical in recent years, joining forces with desert bandits.

The desert bandits...probably the ones who came out of the shadows at that time. And then the Japanese fox reacts.

"Tact-han...enemy.

It's like a monster. Bran.

Yes, sir. I'll take care of it. My Lord.

The one that showed up was the Desert Scorpion. It seems like a waste of time, but it's certainly a strong enemy. In that case, you might as well use it.

I'm coming!　Heavenly Ascension!

A pillar of white light falls on Bran from the heavens and Bran evolves.

Bran's clothes become the armor of a knight.

Name Bran Principality Lv 7 to Virtue Lv 1

Vitality 77 to 107.
Magic power 110 to 140
Strength 92 to 132.
Defensive value 82 to 112.
Agility 84 to 104
Dexterous value 82 to 102

skill

Flight Lv 21 -> Flying Lv 21 Light Fist Lv 1 Shield Lv 10 -> Light Shield Lv 10 Spear Lv 23 -> Axe Spear Lv 23 Light Armor Lv 1　
Robustness Lv 1 Monstrous Lv 1 Condensation Lv 1 Windwall Lv 1 Physical Penetration Lv 1 Physical Penetration Lv 1 Focus Lv 1 Serial Attack Lv 1 Provocation Lv 9　
Light magic Lv10 halo Lv18 protection Lv2 heavenly strike Lv8 -> divine punishment Lv9 angel blessing Lv16 -> medium angel blessing Lv16　
Fighting Spirit Lv. 1 Heavenly Ascension Lv. 1

Virtuece is an angel called the power angel. It is called this vertuce that performs miracles, and I believe it was this angel that accompanied Christ to heaven when he ascended.

He seems to be a ballyhooed martial artist in this game.

The Desert Scorpion sprays Bran with a poisonous liquid. Bran doesn't escape and takes a direct hit. However, Bran is surrounded by holy light and is not affected by the poisonous liquid.

''...Is that the extent of it?''

When Bran provokes him, the Desert Scorpion gets angry and sends the needles of his tail flying, but Bran flaps his wings and activates the wind barrier.

Then all the needles are blocked by the wind wall. That's still more range than the windbreak. Desert Scorpion draws on the results.

''I see what you're capable of. It's time for me to go first!

As Bran disappears, he appears near the Desert Scorpion's face and clenches his shining fist.

''Concentration... the Holy Fist!

A direct hit to the Desert Scorpion's face and the Desert Scorpion bounces and blasts away.

'It's too good for you, but it's a special service. Divine punishment!''

A light of destruction beyond the heavens falls from the sky and hits the dying Desert Scorpion, exploding in a massive explosion.

Let's not piss Bran off. Seriously, I thought to myself.

When the battle is over, Bran becomes an Angel and falls from the sky to catch it.

'Wow, my Lord!　Hey, dressed like this!

Hmm? Oh. She doesn't like the princess cuddles. She doesn't like it when I give her a compliment and then put her down... so what do I do? When I dismantle it, I get the shell.

Bran can't fight anymore, so I put it back. Then two Desert Scorpions attack him, but Black Iron is attacked. The black iron, which has a poison disable, is the natural enemy of the Desert Scorpion. We supported the rest of them, and Moonshine Night smashed them to victory. When we dismantled it, we got the shell. According to Waxx, we could make armor with this much. Who do you want? I'll think about it.

And we arrived in town safely.

Name: Japanese Fox Shrinebeast Lv 16 -> Lv 17

Life force 86 to 88.
Magic power 135 to 138.
Strength 51
Defensive Strength 42
Agility 114 to 116
Dexterity value 120

skill

Fan Lv 10, Dance Lv 10, Throwing Manipulation Lv 10, Evil Flame Lv 10 -> Lv 12, Abominable Fire Lv 15, Presence Detection Lv 13 -> Lv 15.　
Danger Detection Lv 15 Seal Magic Lv 14 -> Lv 15 Illusion Lv 12 Fire Magic Lv 6 -> Lv 7 Shinto Magic Lv 19　
Sorcery Lv 12 Sewing Lv 17 Leatherwork Lv 12 Cooking Lv 21 Blood Awakening Lv 5 Divine Descent Lv 1 Beastification Lv 3

Name Blanc Principality LV7 to LV8

Vitality 77
Magic power 110 to 112.
Strength 92.
Defensive value 82 to 84.
Agility 84 to 86
Dexterity value 82

skill

Flight Lv 21, shield Lv 10, spear Lv 23, provocation Lv 9, light magic Lv 10.　
光輪Lv18　守護Lv2　天撃Lv8　天使の加護Lv16　天昇Lv1→Lv2

名前　黒鉄　アイアンゴーレムLv18→Lv19

生命力　112→114
魔力　　0
筋力　　145→148
防御力　145→148
俊敏性　26
器用値　15

スキル
格闘Lv19→Lv20　鉄壁Lv39　挑発Lv35→Lv36　物理耐性Lv31→Lv32　物理破壊Lv12→Lv13　
採鉱Lv6　投石Lv16　射出Lv11　耐電Lv1　耐寒Lv1　毒無効Lv3→Lv5　
病気無効Lv3　

名前　ルーナ　ニュンペーLv11→Lv13

生命力　63
魔力　　118→124
筋力　　40→42
防御力　30→32
俊敏性　100→103
器用値　78→80

スキル

飛翔Lv26　竪琴Lv9→Lv10　舞踊Lv19　気配遮断Lv3　危険予知LLv4　
魅了鱗粉Lv9　風魔法Lv15　水魔法Lv3　木魔法Lv12　光魔法Lv1→Lv3　
譲渡Lv3　祝福Lv3→Lv4　守護Lv3→Lv4　幻術Lv4　

名前　月輝夜　レッサーオーガLv10→Lv13

生命力　78→80
魔力　　40→44
筋力　　127→136
防御力　74
俊敏性　34→36
器用値　36

スキル
鎚Lv8→Lv10　格闘Lv1　闘気Lv5→Lv7　物理破壊Lv3→Lv5　咆哮Lv2　
Assault Lv 5 -> Lv 7 Throwing Lv 1 Regeneration Lv 2 Fear Lv 1 Fire Breath Lv 2 -> Lv 3

Name Spica Unicorn Lv 1

Vitality 85
Magic 100
Strength 120.
Defensive Strength 52
Agility 150
Dexterity value 76

skill
Angle of rotation Lv11 -> Lv12 Crash Lv10 -> Lv11 Physical destruction Lv10 -> Lv11 Concentration Lv10 -> Lv11 Rider Lv11 -> Lv13　
Water running Lv10 Danger prediction Lv10→Lv11 Presence interception Lv10 Whirlwind Lv10 Galloping Lv11→Lv12　
Rider Enhancement Lv 11 -> Lv 13 Purification Lv 10 Illusion Lv 10 -> Lv 12 Wood Magic Lv 10 Sea Magic Lv 1 Sacred Magic Lv 1　
Becoming a Madman Lv 1 Resurrection Lv 1 Transfer Lv 1 Blessing of the Holy Beast Lv 1