Chapter 391: Bael Event Start and Preparation
When I got back to Liebling, I was stuck, so the girls helped me put the items in my inventory. First, they put weapons, event items and tools.
In addition, I put the water, wood and ingredients I bought from Aquas into Sukuna Bikona. Phew...I made it in time. A little later, the event start information came.
『It's time to start the event. Forced transfer of event participants will be performed』
We were forcibly transferred to the first island.
When everyone gathered, an image appeared in the sky. A frog wearing a crown appears in the image. Is that Bael? He looks weak.
『Aaah...welcome! To my game! Poor mortals! I am Bael the Demon King! Let me explain the game to you once again』
Why the child's voice? Is the Demon King so short of talent? Well, never mind. Let's hear the explanation.
『You will now conquer the five islands I have prepared for you. If you can liberate all five islands, you win. If all your islands are destroyed, I win. Easy, isn't it?』
This guy is getting on my nerves.... He looks down on us completely.
『My men will appear when they approach this pillar of light. Monsters under my command will also appear, so do your best. Be careful, they don't always attack players only』
So, they are targeting bases and ships. The rest of the information was pretty much the same as before.
And at the end, there was still a story.
『If any of you win the game, I will recognize your strength and take you on myself』
It's the same as by Astaroth. He would appear as a raid boss.
『Then, let the game begin! Let's have some fun!』
The game started and everyone moved at once. On the other hand, I haven't eaten lunch. Well, I brought in the ingredients, so that's good. I explained to Saba Can-san and logged out.
After finishing my lunch, I logged into the game and the number of players disappeared at once. Well, I'm going to do some production work. But I can't move, so it's up to Lily and the others to do it.
For now, I asked the girls without production skills to make a lot of ice. Here is the finished ice.
Aquas Ice: Rarity 9, Material, Quality A
Ice made from the water of Aquas. The ice has a very high cooling effect and does not change the taste of drinks even if it turns into water. It tastes outstanding even when eaten as is.
I can't wait for shaved ice. But for now, I'll be patient. I couldn't buy much aquas water.
Well, let's start with the coconuts and clean up first. I'll show Ion and Koihi how to do it. There are three hollows on the coconut. Find a soft hollow in the coconut and make a hole with a knife.
Once the hole is made, turn the coconut over to get the coconut juice. Normally you can only get it from young coconuts, but in this game it seems to come from regular coconuts.
"This is easy...and"
"It smells sweet..."
"Don't drink it"
Don't even try to spoil me! Here's what I got.
Coconut Juice: Rarity 7 Cooking, Quality B
A clear liquid contained in coconuts. It is loved by island and desert people as a nourishing drink.
After removing the coconut juice, the next step is to break the coconut. Lily takes out a hammer after a long time.
"Yoishyo!"
The coconut cracks. From the cracked coconut, the pulp, endosperm and fibers are removed. I appraise them.
Coconut Pulp: Rarity 7, Ingredient, Quality B-
The pulp inside a coconut. An ingredient with little taste, texture and aroma. Rich in nutrients, but not a favorite ingredient.
Coconut Endosperm: Rarity 7, Ingredient, Quality B-
The endosperm inside the coconut. When boiled in water, coconut milk can be made. When dried, copra can be made.
Coconut Fiber: Rarity 7, Material, Quality B
Fiber obtained from coconuts. Because of its resistance to salt water, it is used to make ropes and nets. It is also used for clothes and mats.
Unexpectedly, I felt cool about the name of coconut fiber. Now, when we all tasted the coconut pulp, our tastes were divided.
Setia and Mir seemed to like it, but the rest were not so sure. I was on the subtle side too. But I'll keep this in a safe place, because it is very tasty in a shake.
Coconut fiber is where Wako and Aranea come in. They dexterously make a net. Here's the finished product!
Coir Net: Rarity 7, Net, Quality B
Equipment for fishermen and fisherwomen only. Fishing net made from coconut fiber. Because of its resistance to salt water, this net is ideal for net fishing in the sea.
Why is it exclusive equipment! Let ordinary players have it!
I asked them to make a rope for me with a single-minded hope. Here is the finished product.
Coir Yarn: Rarity 7, Material, Quality B
Rope made from coconut fiber. It is mainly used as a rope for boats. It can also be used as a weapon. It is also used in a wide range of applications such as mountain climbing items and new weapon materials.
This item is treated the same as a needle. The existence of rope is huge. Let's get a lot of them made.
Meanwhile, Setia was also struggling with new woods. First of all, oak is expected to be better than baobab cane, but first, she needs to make a lot of wood pieces. Here are the appraisal results.
Oak Splinter: Rarity 7, Material, Quality B
A piece of oak processed into a square shape.
Well, the use for this alone is unknown. However, I was able to get a material for rune magic with this. All we have to do now is to prepare the rune magic.
I also got an oak branch from Setia.
"Drying!"
I dry the oak branch and cut the branch into small pieces with scissors. Here is the finished product.
Oak Smoke Chip: Rarity 7, Material, Quality C-
A material used for smoked food. When lit, it produces great smoke and the smell of oak, so be careful if you don't like it.
The quality is shabby...smoke chips are originally made by machine. But now we're ready for some smoked food! Oh...shoot. Shouldn't I have stuck to smoked chips? Well, no matter.
She uses yew wood for staff and arrows. She wants to use the fangs of the Hydra, so it must be evil.
But she doesn't use dragonwood. The reason is that it's a waste. The only jewel we have is sapphire. It can't be used for a staff.
When everyone was producing, it was conspicuous, so everyone spotted us. Yug-san and Shallow-san were especially shocked.
"It's new wood!? And there's a lot of it!?"
"We took it this morning. I needed it for a trump card"
"You can't use this much, can you? I'll buy it"
"No, I don't want to. I'll use it all"
Yug-san screams at Setia's refusal. Mew-san and the others are trying to calm her down. Shallow-san, on the other hand, is still a net.
"Takuto-san, this is..."
"It's a net. I made it, but it looks like a fisherman's special equipment, so I left it as it is"
"L, Let me buy it!"
O, Oh? Is it good? I had an image that fishermen don't like net fishing. Then comes Mew-san.
"The existence of nets is an item that shakes the very foundations of fishermen and fisherwomen. Because all this weapon says is that it is best for fishing"
I understood when she said that much. It is true that nets have been used for traps and other purposes for a long time. In other words, it is a weapon that can be used both for fishing and as a weapon. Shallow-san had given me fish and it was a useless weapon anyway. I'll give it to him.
"I'm sorry. I feel like I'm taking advantage of you. In return, please choose one of the items in this exchange"
The special equipment has been turned into a reward item!
"I'd be grateful if I could exchange it for an event item. I expect you to play a big role"
"Hahaha...that's a lot of pressure. But I also have a harpoon and I'll do my best"
Shallow-san is motivated! Then Shallow-san looks at the rope.
"By the way, what are you going to use this rope for?"
"I want to do aaaaahhh like a pirate!"
『I know!』
The male players agreed. Shallow-san is absolutely thrilled. I guess everyone wants to do it. Then, Hokage-san paid attention to the smoke chip.
"I think I can make smoke balls with this, degozaru"
"If you can make them with this, it doesn't seem much different from putting smoke in a normal bowl, does it?"
"I have tried many ways, that I have, but I can't make a good one, degozaru"
Well, the smoke ball is one of the synonyms of a ninja. If I could make one, I would like to buy one. Then Ruin-san came.
"Everyone go back to your posts. The event has already started"
『Yes Ma´am!』
"Y, You guys...you had a meeting beforehand!"
That's probably not true.
The end was finally in sight as we were all sharing the production work. I was in the middle of preparing the rune magic myself when the information came.
『Your rune magic level has reached 10. You have acquired the rune magic 【Rune of Wind】 and 【Rune of Fire】』
I immediately made and used them. First of all, the wind rune generated wind like a windproof skill from a piece of wood. In other words, it's defensive rune magic.
Next, the fire rune, fire extended from the piece of wood toward the target and ignited. This one is for attack. I think wind is more useful.
After making these, the whole production process was over. As a result, we got a lot of ingredients and ropes. And here are the arrows Setia made.
Hydra Poison Arrow: Rarity: 8, Arrow, Quality B
Weight: 30 Durability: 60 Attack Power: 70
Effect: Increase flying distance (extreme), lethal poison
This arrow is coated with the fangs of a hydra and the blood of a deadly poison made from a yew tree. The effect of the yew tree makes it possible to snipe at long range.
A long-range, poisonous arrow from a hydra is a nightmare. However, only a few of these could be made due to the hydra's fangs. It's a perfect trump card.
Then I received a report from Ruin-san. They have conquered the first island. Furthermore, it seems that a large number of fish-type monsters have appeared.
It took us about two hours to reach the first island without a high-speed boat or battle. After that, it took about an hour to reach the point where the boss appeared. The island was so rugged and rocky that horses could not be used. That's quite a long time.
The boss's name is Devil Crayfish. Devil crayfish. Tesshin-san defeated it with a single blow. He is fast, Tesshin-san.
Leaving the first island's defenders from the fleet, we proceeded to the second island while fighting monsters.
"At this rate, will they attack the second island at night?"
"I think so...considering the same distance and the fact that there will be some people who will be stranded due to the battle and some who will want to log out, I would calculate that we will attack at around 9:00 p.m"
"Takuto-kun, could you log out while you still can and leave with the supply ship at 7:00 pm?"
"Yes, ma'am!"
Ruin-san holds her head down as I salute to her. I'll do my best to get Ruin-san used to it.
Name Takuto Favor Summoner Lv1
Vitality 120
Magic Power 270
Strength 120
Defense 70
Agility 90
Dexterity 176
Skills
Fighting Lv26
Kicking Lv23
Staff Lv35
One-handed Sword Lv34
Spear Lv20
Katana Lv22
Throwing Lv11
Chanting Destruction Lv3
Magic Manipulation Lv3
Summoning Magic Lv39
Seal Magic Lv26
Rune Magic Lv5→Lv11
Horsemanship Lv34
Alchemy Lv23
Mining Lv28
Logging Lv36
Dismantling Lv42
Appraisal Lv33
Identification Lv40
Fast Magic Lv4
Flame Magic Lv4
Land Magic Lv5
Sea Magic Lv4
Darkness Magic Lv5
Sacred Magic Lv11
Lightning Magic Lv32
Explosion Magic Lv37
Wood Magic Lv27
Ice Magic Lv29
Space-time Magic Lv43
Beast Magic Lv4
Delay Magic Lv10
Continuous Chanting Lv15
Underwater Action Lv15
Shukuchi Lv1
Reading Lv16
Cooking Lv40
Feeding Lv8
Fishing Lv20
Synchro Lv17
Engagement Lv2
Cooperation Lv8
Name Ion Dragonewt Envelope Lv29
Vitality 85
Magic Power 158
Strength 87
Defense 52
Agility 207
Dexterity 130
Skills
Dual Wield Lv35
Spear Lv4
Throwing Maneuver Lv17
Flight Lv17
Swimming Action Lv18
Ice Blade Lv25
Discharge Lv8
Rengeki Lv14
Water Magic Lv18
Blue Wave Motion Lv9
Dragon Technique Lv17
Dragonification Lv8
Dragon Breath Lv4
Sea Dragon Blessing Lv6
Cooking Lv18→Lv20
Name Setia High Elf Lv29
Vitality 87
Magic Power 226
Strength 77
Defense 53
Agility 66
Dexterity 210
Skills
Staff Lv18
Magic Bow Lv31
Eagle Eye Lv19
Shooting Lv20
Woodworking Lv19→Lv22
Collecting Lv33
Dose Lv17
Engraving Lv11
Jewel Magic Lv5
Lapidary Lv5
Wind Magic Lv8
Fire Magic Lv21
Water Magic Lv24
Earth Magic Lv15
Dark Magic Lv8
Sacred Magic Lv7
Lightning Magic Lv9
Explosion Magic Lv10
Wood Magic Lv17
Ice Magic Lv8
Tree Magic Lv14
Trap Setting Lv1
High Elven Knowledge Lv26
Spirit Summoning Lv8
Employment Lv5→Lv7
Cooking Lv18
Name Koihi Shrine Beast Lv29
Vitality 105
Magic Power 148
Strength 163
Defense 65
Agility 187
Dexterity 110
Skills
Katana Lv27
Dual Wield Lv3
Wind Blade Lv10
Flame Magic Lv12
Evil Flame Lv17
Holy Fire Lv24
Sign Detection Lv27
Danger Premonition Lv28
Spirit Power Lv10
Illusion Lv2
Shinto Magic Lv7
Lookout Lv9
Swift Lv16
Sorcery Lv5
Blood Awakening Lv9
Cooking Lv18→Lv20
Shrine Breath Lv3
Fox Technique Lv3
Invocation Lv2
Beastification Lv4
Name Wako Shrine Beast Lv28
Vitality 114
Magic Power 193
Strength 79
Defense 66
Agility 154
Dexterity 154
Skills
Fan Lv12
Dancing Lv12
Throwing Manipulation Lv10
Evil Flame Lv14
Holy Fire Lv17
Sign Detection Lv17
Danger Detection Lv16
Seal Magic Lv15
Illusion Lv12
Flame Magic Lv7
Shinto Magic Lv21
Sorcery Lv12
Sewing Lv17→Lv20
Leatherworking Lv12
Cooking Lv21
Blood Awakening Lv5
Shrine Breath Lv3
Fox Technique Lv3
Invocation Lv2
Beastification Lv4
Name Aranea Jorogumo Lv1
Vitality 90
Magic Power 114
Strength 110
Defense 65
Agility 75
Dexterity 171
Skills
Bloodsucking Lv6
Fighting Lv6
Adhesive Thread Lv23
Soft Thread Lv16
Steel Wire Lv33
Thread Manipulation Lv1
Sewing Lv1→Lv7
Stealth Lv1
Trap Setting Lv25
Thread Detection Lv7
Deadly Poison Breath Lv9
Earth Hiding Lv7
Throwing Lv7
Earth Magic Lv5
Darkness Magic Lv10
Curse Destruction Lv1
Fascination Lv1
Employment Lv1
Ghostly Atmosphere Lv3
Sorcery Lv5
Awakening Lv1
Name Loco Moco Gold Sheep Lv1
Vitality 160
Magic Power 132
Strength 40
Defense 160
Agility 102
Dexterity 90
Skills
Flying Lv13
Clash Lv3
Danger Premonition Lv14
Escape Lv3
Hair Growth Lv17→Lv18
Milking Lv17→Lv18
Cold Resistance Lv1
Happiness Lv10
Blessing Lv10
Protection Lv8
Discharge Lv1
Lightning Magic Lv10
Light Magic Lv8
Purification Lv1
Divine Punishment Lv1
Thunder Lv1
Brightness Lv1
Heavenly Blessing Lv12
Golden Blessing Lv1
Name Airy Heidrun Lv1
Vitality 150
Magic Power 118
Strength 118
Defense 80
Agility 134
Dexterity 110
Skills
Horn Strike Lv25
Clash Lv1
Climbing Lv4
Danger Detection Lv16
Jump Lv10
Sprint Lv18
Wood Magic Lv3
Light Magic Lv18
Planting Lv1
Milking Lv14→Lv16
Protection Lv7
Blessing Lv8
Good Harvest Lv1→Lv3
Resurrection Lv1
Berserkerification Lv2
Seal Magic Lv10
Column Stone Barrier Lv10
Forest Manipulation Lv1
Heavenly Strike Lv1
Star Blessing Lv1