I finished my dinner and logged in. I checked on Lily and the others first. As expected, there was no change. So I decided to make paper, which I hadn't done yet, as well as Shichirin.

We took out the paper making machine and put the bagasse pulp made from sugar cane inside. Now it was ready. The rest is turned on. Then the paper came out. It was appraised.

Bagasse paper: rare degree 4 paper, quality D
Paper made from bagasse pulp. Paper used for notes, maps, books, etc.

Paper done! I think this is the king of making grimoires. All that's left to do is get the Wizard Orb in the Land of Magic to teach me how to make it.

As it is, we will make a large amount of bagasse paper. There's a lot of bagasse pulp.

Then Bran walks into the room.

'Excuse me. My Lord... are you planning to go into battle today?

We're down in strength. Does Bran want to fight?

...Yes. You all played a part in the battle and I wasn't able to join in.

That could certainly be rushed. I'm also concerned about Gray's strength.

''Then let's go. You want to test the shields of the stars and frost?　Is the location... in Hawk Valley?

'Yes!　Thank you!

However, the use of starlight is forbidden. Just let me check on Ix's freed weapons first.

I understand.

So I finish the paper production and head to the battleship to check the weapons.

Weapons.
Energy Cannon Material: 300 titanium ore, 1 large crystal of ether
Energy Machine Gun Material: Titanium Ore 150, Ether Crystal 50
3 missile pods Material: 6 magic nuclei, 300 magic crystals, 600 steel ores
Claw Arm: Steel Ore 200, Manatite 50
Energy Halbert: steel ore 300, manatite 100
Energy Scythe: Steel Ore 250, Manatite 100
Impact Hammer : 300 steel ore and 50 load-bearing stones

shoulder
Guard Fryer Material: 10 gems, 50 manatite
Material : 10 gems, 50 manatite

back (of a chair)
Ion booster: 100 steel ore and 100 ion crystals

ammunition
Tracking Missile: Materials: 50 fuel, 100 gunpowder, 10 fire magic stones, 250 lead ore, 50 magnetite

body
Energy Core B Material: 50 medium magic stones
Amor Armor Material: Steel Ore 80
Energy Battery B Material: 50 medium magic stones

Check it out in the simulation room.

An energy cannon...a gun that focuses energy and improves its power. It's the top armament of the energy blaster. Naturally, its magic power consumption is high.
Energy Machine Gun...A weapon that fires a series of energy guns. It's like firing 10 rounds at one trigger. Of course, since it fires continuously, it consumes a lot of magic power.
Guard fliers... shields that fly in the sky and automatically defend against attacks. It's cool, but if it's destroyed, it looks like it's the end of the world.
Swordflyer... an armed shield that uses the guard flayer's energy blades to attack. If this one breaks, it's over, too, but it can attack.
Triple missile pods... armed to fire three missiles in a row. I want this one, but they don't even make missiles.
Claw Arm...a weapon that catches your opponent with a claw in your hand and cuts them off with a blade of energy. It looks strong, but it's also a very vulnerable weapon.
Energy Halbert...An axe spear with an energy blade. A weapon that has great destructive power for a close range weapon. This is a dangerous weapon, but it's a mystery to me if it's a good fit for Ix.
Energy Scythe...a scythe with an energy blade. A weapon that specializes in slicing through opponents. The scythe is a weapon that is more powerful than the sword, so it's possible, but just like Halbert, it's a large weapon, so it's a mystery to me whether or not it's a good fit for Iks.
Impact Hammer...A huge hammer. When it hits the opponent, it seems to release a shockwave that deals additional damage. It's not a good fit for Ix.
Ion Booster... A higher level of armament than thrusters. It seems to have more acceleration ability than thrusters.
A tracking missile... that tracks the enemy. This would be a better way to make a missile, but the problem is the materials.

We're done with that. I'd like to make an energy cannon, a sword flyer, a triple missile pod, an ion booster, and a tracking missile. In terms of priority, I think it's the energy cannon. The more powerful the enemy gets, the more firepower I'll need.

After checking Ix's weapons, we headed to Hawk Valley, as promised to Bran. The members are Bran, Grey, Locomoco, Darley and Airy. This was Gray's first battle in his evolution.

We've been here before at night, but it seems the enemy is still full of undead. I asked Gray if he could defeat the undead, but he said he was fine.

There were some enemies I hadn't seen before, along with the Willowisp we saw at the Sandwall. Identification.

Sleepy Hollow Lv 15.
Common Monsters to be killed Active

Wraith lvl 15.
Common Monsters to be killed Active

Sleepy Hollow is a white ghost. The Wraith was a black ghost with a dagger as his weapon.

He wasn't that strong of an enemy, but when I defeated the Wil-O-Wisp, I found a jack-o-lantern. The same might be true of the other two.

'I'll leave the vanguard to Bran and Grey. Just watch out for any additional enemies that might come in.

Yes!
Gow!

'I'll be on the long range attack, defending Locomoco and the others. Locomoco and Airy, you'll support them.

Two of them reply. I hold up my scarlet ring, just in case. Then I'm going!

My Shining is my cue for Bran and Gray to move.

Grey first. As I run, the greys suddenly increase to six, and the ghosts begin to overrun us. I don't need Rocco's support.

Apparently it's like a phantom wolf skill. The greys that appeared in the phantom wolf are taking down the Willowisp and Wraith one after another. His abilities seem to be limited to biting and attacking with his claws. Since it's a phantom, it disappears under enemy attack, but Grey creates a phantom wolf every time it disappears.

This is terrible....no damage has occurred to Gray because it's an illusion. In effect, Gray is just keeping the illusion wolf in place. Then, having gathered the enemies in one place, Gray uses a linkage between the phantom and Gray in the fullness of time. He slashed the enemies one after another from six directions, and finally, with six simultaneous roars, the gathered ghosts were obliterated. Is roaring possible even for a phantom? Or was it because they were working together? It's a mystery. All I can say is that they're absurdly strong.

But the enemies aren't stupid either. Four jack-o-lanterns appear and attack Gray with a fire blast. Gray then takes a breath and releases a silvery white breath.

He erases the Fireblast and then goes on to erase the jack-o-lanterns. Now that's a Mithril Breath.

Then Sleepy Hollow took advantage of the gap and went into Gray. When I thought it was bad, the Sleepy Hollow inside Gray disappeared as Gray glowed white and silver. Probably a blessing from the moon. I guess it's the same effect of defeating the undead.

Then a new enemy suddenly appeared and attacked Gray with his scythe. But the scythe's blade was defended by Gray, with his hair in a mithril. Identify the enemy.

Grim Reaper Lv 26.
Common Monsters to be killed Active

The Grim Reaper. You knew Grey was coming... Grey bites the scythe and twirls it as it is, and when he throws it away, he uses the hair needle.

Grim Reaper also turns the scythe to defend, but unlike wings, the hair is thin. Mithril's hairs pierce the Grim Reaper one after another through the gaps in the sickle's rotation, and the Grim Reaper falls prey to the hairpin.

Then Bran, who had beaten Sleepy Hollow, couldn't resist shouting.

'Mr Gray!　You're taking it down too far!

Well, yeah, I guess so. But it looks like the main one is still there. After annihilating Sleepy Hollow, a magic circle appeared on the ground and a headless knight appeared. It's the same Dullahan from before the zombie battle.

'Bran, would you like to fight him one on one?

'You're sure?　I'll do it!　Let me do it.

It was originally Bran's suggestion that I come here. Gray will be standing next to me in case it happens. Then Gray gives me a look. It's the kind of look that wants to fight.

"I want to fight, so bear with me.

Then Gray looks at Bran. He's a good boy.

Bran holds up his star frost shield and turns his spear and holds it up. In contrast, Dullahan also holds his greatsword.

''I'm going!　Hah!

Bran dives in with his spear and hits the attack before Durahan does.

In response, Dullahan swings his greatsword, but Brann defends himself with his star frost shield. Easily defending against Durahan's great sword attack...as I thought, the shield of star frost is strong.

''Ha!''

Bran flicks Dullahan's great sword with his star-frost shield.

''Penetraitor!''

Dullahan is hit by a penetrometer, and Dullahan steps back. But he swung the big sword again. It's an invitation.

'It's not working!

The moment Bran was about to play with the Star Frost Shield again, Dullahan used a discharge and Bran was blitzed. Dullahan uses a Grand Slash on Bran who was blitzed.

''Ku... protection!

The wall of light protects Bran. Bran didn't miss the opportunity for Dullahan, who was defended from the blow he fired with the intention of finishing it.

''Heavenly Charge!''

The heavenly charge hit Dullahan. However, it was not enough to finish him off. Bran clutches the Star Frost shield and holds it up. Seeing this, I stop him.

''That's enough.''

My Lord!

Bran... you were going to use starlight, weren't you?

Bran turns his gaze away. 'You can't hide it.

'We'll take it from here. Grey, keep an eye on Bran for me. Loco moco, heaven help us. Airy, Darley. Let's do it.

Oh, no!　Wait!　I apologize for trying to use Starlight, so let me fight!

...Huh. I can't help it, I'm not very good at asking women to do things.

'I'll tolerate it this time, but there's no next time, okay?

Yes!

So they all join in. First, Gray bit Dullahan's limbs with his phantom wolf. Then he bites off his entire armor. You can't hold a weapon like that.

Mr. Gray... that was too much.

'Well...Bran, Airy, Darley. I'll take care of the rest.

''I'm not comfortable fighting Dullahan in that state either. Mr. Airy, Mr. Darley, please.

So, using the heavenly blessing of loco moco, Darley bakes, and finally Airy blasts him in the corner and it's over. The info comes.

'Bran's level has reached 10. We have acquired the Light Bullets skill.''

So, let's take it apart. First, we get the charcoal from Jack O'Lantern. From Grim Reaper and Dullahan, we get this.

Piece of Reaper's Cloth: rarity 7 material quality D
A piece of cloth from the robe worn by the Grim Reaper. Can be combined to make the Cloth of the Grim Reaper.

Piece of Grim Reaper Armor: Rarity Level 7 Material Quality D
The pieces of armor that Dullahan wears. Collected together, they can be used to create the armor of a death knight.

This is a terrible result. It's as if Grey went too far.

Anyway, it turns out that Grey is a hell of a lot stronger than I thought.

Now that we've defeated the enemy, let's go explore Hawk River.

I looked at the bottom of Hawk River and saw something.

A dragon zombie?
?　?　?

Oh, there were eyes. And then it flapped its wings. You can fly with those tattered wings. Haha.

"Pull!

I didn't hesitate to run. I think Gray would be a good line now, but if I'm going to take on that guy, I want to take Lily and the others with me and make sure I'm fully prepared.

While I'm resting, I get a text from Tyrol.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one. Lara has summoned the Seahorse, so we will be going to the Lagoon Sea with the other summoners and fierce beast handlers on Saturday. If you don't mind, would you be willing to come, Tact-san?'

This must be a real move by everyone in earnest for the next event. I've never seen Seahorse before, let's go for it. I replied back and logged out.

Name Bran Principality Lv8 to Lv10

Vitality 77 to 80.
魔力　　112→116
筋力　　92→94
防御力　84→86
俊敏性　86→88
器用値　82→84

スキル

飛行Lv21→Lv22　盾Lv10→Lv12　槍Lv23→Lv25　挑発Lv9→Lv10　光魔法Lv10　
光輪Lv18　光弾Lv1　守護Lv2→Lv3　天撃Lv8　天使の加護Lv16　天昇Lv2

名前　グレイ　アセナLv1

生命力　94
魔力　　86
筋力　　128
防御力　82
俊敏性　140
器用値　100

スキル

噛み砕くLv26　ミスリルの爪Lv18　堅牢Lv17　気配察知Lv27　危険予知Lv31　
毛針Lv1→Lv2　暗視Lv28　先制Lv1→Lv2　ミスリルの牙Lv25　疾走Lv21　神気Lv10　
霊力Lv10　神聖魔法Lv10　幻狼Lv1→Lv2　見切りLv10　潜伏Lv10　即死Lv1→Lv2　
咆哮Lv18　ミスリルブレスLv1→Lv2　覚醒Lv1　連携Lv1→Lv2　月の加護Lv1→Lv3

名前　ロコモコ　ハピネスシーフLv16→Lv18

生命力　116→122
魔力　　88→92
筋力　　14
防御力　108→110
俊敏性　54→56
器用値　50→52

スキル

飛行Lv10→Lv11　体当たりLv3　危険察知Lv13　逃げ足Lv3　育毛Lv17　
Milk harvesting lv 17, cold hardiness lv 1, happiness lv 9, blessing lv 9, protection lv 6.　
Light magic Lv3 Heavenly protection Lv11 -> Lv12

Name Darley, Red Rabbit Horse LV16 to LV18

Vitality 48 to 50.
Magic power 60 to 62
Strength 52 to 54.
Defensive Strength 32
Agility 138 to 144
Dexterity value 80 to 82

skill

Kicking Lv 6 Rush Lv 12 Furious Fire Lv 7 Flame Manipulation Lv 17 -> Lv 18 Riding Lv 28　
Galloping Lv 20, Rider Enhancement Lv 24, Serial Attack Lv 7, Eiki Lv 7, Fighting Lv 10.　
Transfer Lv 5 Red Horse Blessing Lv 9

Name Airy Zlatroch Lv13 to Lv15

Vitality 90
Magic power 58 to 60.
Strength 58 to 60.
Defensive Strength 34 to 36.
Agility 71 to 75
Dexterity value 47 to 50.

skill

Angular Artillery Lv 20 to Lv 21, Climbing Lv 4, Danger Sense Lv 14, Leaping Lv 10.　
Gale Lv 17, wood magic Lv 3, light magic Lv 14, milk extraction Lv 14.　
Protection lv7 Blessing lv7 Resuscitation lv1 Crazy Warriorization lv2