Chapter 228

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Two days had passed since the return from the Dungeon.

During this time, Orario seemed a bit different from usual.

The pace of life for the residents suddenly felt more urgent.

It was as if everyone was in the final stretch of a marathon, giving their all for the last sprint.

“Is there some kind of festival coming up soon?”

It was now a pleasant afternoon with warm sunlight.

Izay, who was out alone on errands, scanned the streets filled with residents and muttered to himself, lost in thought.

For adventurers, especially high-level ones, they actually all shared one common ailment.

That is, their sense of time is rather weak.

They are less sensitive to “time” on the calendar.

Many times, once they dive into the pitch-black Dungeon, it’s already been a day or two, or even longer. When they return, they relax and collapse into sleep.

People like them, unless reminded by someone, would hardly notice festivals in daily life.

Though Izay hadn’t been an adventurer for long, under the influence of the group at Twilight Manor, he too began showing signs of this trait.

Fortunately, it was just the beginning. Currently, Izay had noticed some situations and was pondering what recent festivals might be.

“Izay-sama?”

At that moment, however, someone suddenly called out to him from around the corner.

The one who called his name was an elf, dressed in a knee-length emerald green dress, a white apron, black stockings, and a very recognizable uniform style, complete with a matching maid headpiece.

“It’s Ryu… Good afternoon.”

Izay paused slightly, then smiled and greeted the person.

Ryu nodded lightly in response, but her gaze was drawn to something he was holding in his arms.

It was a package stuffed full.

“What are those…?”

“Precious herbs gathered from the Dungeon. I’m planning to visit Amide and Mihe-sama; I believe they will be very willing to purchase them.”

These were not ordinary herbs easily found in the Dungeon, but materials used to create high-level Spiritual Medicine.

Materials that other adventurers struggle to find during repeated explorations were almost filling a medium-sized supporter’s backpack in Izay’s hands.

Ryu’s eyes twitched imperceptibly.

After having gone on several Dungeon expeditions with Izay after the first time, she had a deep understanding of the bizarre luck of the person before her.

Valuable herbs, rare materials, drop items… Every time Izay went into the Dungeon, he returned with absolute abundance.

“And you, Ryu? What brings you out?”

“Preparing to purchase ingredients for the tavern…”

“Are you heading to the market on Northwest Street?”

“Hmm.”

Coincidentally, Izay’s destination was also the Azure Pharmacy and Cadiante Healing Clinic on Northwest Street, so the two happened to be going the same way.

Naturally, Izay and Ryu walked together.

“It’s quite rare to see you shopping for ingredients in the afternoon, isn’t it? Usually, it seems to be in the morning and evening, right? Is business at Meya’s tavern doing well recently?”

“Yes, it’s already the end of the year. Every year at this time, the tavern’s business gets really busy.”

End of the year?

Izay blinked, as if a light bulb lit up above his head.

Ah, it’s the end of the year! The New Year is coming soon!

That’s why the residents have been working so hard, aiming to relax a bit when the New Year comes.

Thanks to Ryu’s reminder, Izay suddenly understood.

It’s true what they say, that the environment can influence a person.

Recently, Loki Familia has been stimulated by Izay, and the addition of Haruhi became a catalyst. The entire Familia has been swept up in a training craze, exercising their Ability Values moderately and resting appropriately… progressing while balancing work and rest.

Who would pay attention to whether it’s the New Year or not?

Under such an environment, Izay hadn’t noticed either.

“Ryu…”

“?!”

“Thank you for reminding me.”

“???”

The sudden gratitude left the young elf confused, but she didn’t delve too deeply, figuring it couldn’t be anything bad.

Subsequently, Ryu accompanied Izay to the Azure Pharmacy and Cadiante Healing Clinic, exchanging herbs for cash. Then they went together to the market to buy ingredients for the tavern.

Enjoying this peaceful time together…

Meanwhile, at the Gubernue Familia headquarters near Northwest Street.

Ais and Refia visited here to custom-order exclusive Armed Equipments.

Inside the building that perfectly matched the word “workshop,” the sharp sound of metal being hammered could be heard. After the chaotic sounds came dazzling sparks flying everywhere, flashing in all directions.

“Welcome! What can we… Whaaa! My head!! It’s that destructive maniac [Great Cutter] again!!!”

“NANI!? After not seeing her for a while, she’s finally back? How troublesome! We just had a bit of peace! What does she want this time!?”

Unable to respond due to the shock of recognizing a familiar face, the Blacksmith immediately ran back and wailed, completely ignoring the purpose of her visit.

“Miss Tiona… She certainly has a strong presence…”

“You saying that doesn’t make me feel any better, Refia.”

“Sorry…”

Seeing the reaction as if encountering a monster, combined with Refia’s hurtful words, Tiona pouted slightly in a huff.

Within the workshop, the members of the Guberniu Familia fell into chaos for a short while.

“Master—! That destructive maniac has entered!”

“How troublesome! What do you want this time?!?”

“To order another weapon from you?”

—!!

Upon hearing Tiona’s reply, the senior craftsman instantly felt dizzy.

His voice trembling, he asked, “U-Ulga, what happened to it?! Did you break it entirely?!”

“It wasn’t me, Refia wants a weapon.”

In an instant, the master blacksmith let out a sigh of relief.

Phew, almost gave him a heart attack.

If Tiona had come during this busy period saying, “Ulga is broken, please forge another one,”

The master blacksmith felt he could start writing his will.

After all, that specialized weapon required a tremendous amount of top-tier metal adamantium, forged tirelessly by numerous blacksmiths.

With how busy things were during this period, if that were the case, several members would surely die of exhaustion!

After calming down a bit, the master blacksmith carefully listened to the intentions of the few girls.

They wanted to forge a personalized weapon, styled as a lady’s rapier, requiring strength at least top-tier among second-class Armed Equipments. If possible, they’d aim for first-class Armed Equipment strength.

As for whether Refia had enough money, it didn’t matter much. The little elf seemed to have more savings than imagined, making her a hidden little rich girl.

If not, borrowing was fine too. They could repay slowly later.

As allied Familias, this privilege was available.

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