I defeated the 'Black Dragon of Extreme Destruction' (but in virtual reality), and I heard that this counts as experience.
　I can hear the usual voice in my head.

''Your level has reached 39. The sub-skill [Enemy Radar] within [Otherworldly Man] will be released. Linkage with ......[Auto Mapping] has been completed.''

[Enemy Radar].
　This seems to be a skill that displays demons within a certain distance from me as red dots on the [Auto Mapping] brain map.
　The search range is proportional to the level, currently 390 meters.
　With this, we can avoid the "I was surrounded by a bunch of demons when I came to my senses" situation.
　I'm very grateful.

　Eventually, the landscape around us shakes and the virtual reality is lifted.

　When I returned to the real world, I found a slime crying in front of me, beeping and crying.

''Ooohhhh!　I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Master!　I'm sorry, I was surprised that you suddenly had to fight the black dragon, I'm sorry!
I don't mind. You didn't do it on purpose, did you?

　As I recall, the Great Sage Mobius or something like that was planted in the recording footage.
　It seems that even the slime himself didn't know about it, and it's not right to get angry here.

You can find out more at ....... Thanks, Master, that's very kind of you.
That's normal. By the way, one thing I want to ask you is, can we fight the black dragon again?
...... Huh?

　Slime looks at me like he's seeing something incredible.
　Wait, wait, don't get me wrong.
　I'm not exactly a battle maniac.
　I thought it wasn't a bad idea to gain experience here, since it seems that even if you defeat the black dragon in virtual space, your level increases.

''I'm sorry, Master. I guess I didn't expect Master-san to win the virtual battle earlier, and my data is all messed up. ......''
Well, I guess I'll have to do it then.

　I've seen similar situations in older games.
　Like, as a result of winning an event battle in a forced defeat, the game becomes buggy and you can't progress.
　Well, it's a good thing I was able to gain experience just once.

　Well.
　Let's change the mood and go to 【Creative】 time.

　There are many things I want to do, but let's work on them one by one.
　First of all, let's reconstruct ancient weapons.

　Swords, spears, axes, bows, shields, armor, gun-like objects, cannons, etc...
　All of them are rusty and tattered.
I'm not going to be able to get it right.

''Hey, where do you get the magic stone?''

　I ask the slime right next to me.

'If it's a grimoire, you should be able to get it in the mining area!
All right. I'll be back in a minute.

　I activate 【Grasp the Ruins】 and warp to the mining area.
　The mining area is quite a strange place, even though it's underground, there's a blue sky, big mountains and a grassy field.
　The sky is apparently just an image, but the clouds are flowing and look very real.

　At the foot of the mine, there is a large building and a sign that says "Kozanjimusho! A signboard is posted with badly worded words.
　It was probably written by a slime.
　When I entered, I was greeted by a clerk-like slime wearing glasses.

Master, welcome!　Can I help you with something?
I need to share my grimoire with you, okay?
'The grimoire is in the back storage!　If you're a master, you get a special treat!　You did it!
You made it.

　I couldn't help but say something uncharacteristic of me, grabbed by the cheerful-looking slime.
　Anyway, I went around to the back of the building and found a large wooden box filled with shiny black ore.
　It's a grimoire.
　When I retrieved it in the item box, it was 'Magic Stone x 10'.

Checking the recipe for 【Creation】, it seems that a good amount of gravestone is needed to restore an ancient weapon.
　One ancient weapon costs approximately 8 grimoires per ...... ancient weapon.
　The fewest ones are only six, but the most are twelve.

　That's a problem.
　It would be nice if there were more magic stones, but the ruins have just been reactivated, so there's no choice.
　As time goes by, we should be able to get more magic stones.

''For now, let's try to reconstruct at least one of them.

　Now, where should I start?
　When I was thinking about it, the thought of the 'Black Dragon of Extreme Destruction' crossed my mind.

　A bad premonition is always a good thing, so I should be prepared to encounter the black dragon.
　In that case, swords and spears would have to wait until later.
　The wooden sword of Hikino is sufficient for melee attacks on black dragons.

　The bow can also be thrown with the Hikino wooden spear.

　The problem is when the black dragon is so high that it cannot be reached even by throwing.
　Speaking of things that can be attacked at ultra-long distances, ...... is still a cannon.

　A recipe comes to mind.

'Rusty ancient cannon x 1 + magic stone x 10 = Super large magic laser cannon (prototype type) x 1'

　By the way, there are five "rusty ancient cannons" in the item box.
　I can use at least one of them for restoration.
[Creation].

'Super Large Magic Laser Cannon (Prototype Type)'
　Description: One of the ancient weapons designed to counter the "Black Dragon of Extinction".
　　　　It incorporates many of the most advanced technologies of the time and is filled with the dreams and ambitions of the development team.
　　　　However, it was never used in actual battle due to the sheer amount of magical power required.
　Tip: When using this weapon, 10,000 MP must be poured into it at once.
　　　　This is equivalent to the magical power of 10 Great Sage Mobius.
　Grant: Range Extension A+, Hit Compensation B, Dragon Killer B+

　...... What is this?

　What about 10,000 MP, 10,000 MP?
　I don't dislike the attitude of dunking practicality into the trash, but this is indeed too absurd.
　This is certainly not usable in a real battle.

　No, wait.

　I check my status.
　Since I had reached level 39, my maximum MP had also increased significantly.

　The current value is--10,500.

　Hey.
　It's barely usable.