Chapter 197

Chapter 199: Izay, the Three-Good Citizen of Orario

Steadily exploring within the confines of Water Riddle City.

As Izay and Refia walked through the dimly lit tunnels of the Crystal Labyrinth…

The two companions noticed their peers in the trade.

“Unbelievable, this kind of weapon… its sharpness is on an entirely different level compared to the swords we’ve used before!”

“Ah! I feel the same way! Although it’s a bit pricey, it’s truly effective! Against the hard armor of metallic monsters in the ‘Lower Levels,’ it can cut through with just one strike!”

“I don’t quite agree…”

It was a trio team.

Comprised of a human, a dwarf, and an elf, forming a peculiar party structure.

Despite the odd composition, they were able to maintain a three-person group exploring the lower levels, which meant they should all be second-tier Adventurers.

At that moment, the human man was brimming with excitement, his expression resembling that of a child who had just seen a new toy.

“What was it called again? Some magic weapon? The new product from the Hephaestus Familia, noted! Afterward, I’m going to buy three more! One for collection, one as backup, and one to show off!”

The burly dwarf looked somewhat exasperated at him.

“Hey, didn’t you listen to what the shopkeeper said? This isn’t a weapon from the Hephaestus Familia, but rather the Loki Familia’s new product! It’s called Enchanted Weapon. The two factions are just collaborating on sales.”

“No way? That major exploration faction, the Loki Familia!? When did they switch to selling weapons?”

“Factions need to eat too, apparently this is an entirely new series of weapons.”

“This so-called ‘Enchanted Weapon’ is like the unique weapon series that only one person in all of Orario can create, the ‘Cursed Tools.’ It’s also exclusively crafted by Loki Familia’s [Silver Star].”

“The world’s fastest leveler, the [Silver Star]!? While maintaining that leveling speed, he actually has time to make weapons?”

“Yeah, that’s probably what being a genius is like, different from us～”

The human and dwarf were chatting enthusiastically, while the elf beside them seemed less than pleased.

The elf shot them a death glare with an indescribable expression, silently expressing their discontent.

The reason was simple.

Because both the human and the dwarf had obtained new weapons, but as a member of the team, the elf hadn’t received any.

This was extremely frustrating.

People’s happiness doesn’t always align～

‘Why aren’t there enchanted longbows or arrows?’ the elf couldn’t quite comprehend.

In the weapon shop of the Hephaestus Familia, they sold enchanted knives, longswords, single-handed shields, double-handed shields… even enchanted staves, so why wasn’t there a longbow?

This was highly unfriendly to him, a ranged ADC, and the elf strongly protested.

As a result, he could only sulk as he watched his teammates flaunt their new weapons in front of him, feeling extremely envious.

Very, very uncomfortable.

The passing trio also noticed Izay and Refia nearby, but they paid little attention, completely unaware that the subject of their discussion stood right before them.

After all, there was an unwritten rule in the Dungeon: when encountering another adventurer party by chance in the labyrinth, everyone should part ways amicably and avoid unnecessary conflicts.

Unless, of course, they met someone they knew.

In any case, the two parties exchanged glances and then parted ways.

“Those people were talking about Mr. Izay…” Though the distance was considerable, Refia still managed to hear the topic of discussion among the three adventurers.

What the human male and the burly dwarf held were weapons she recognized well.

Weapons engraved with mysterious luminous patterns that emitted a faint glow when swung—enchanted weapons.

As an internal member of the Loki Familia, Refia was among the first to enjoy these special armaments.

“Aah, I heard.” Izay nodded in response to Refia’s comment.

His expression was somewhat… complex?

After all, it was humbling to have one’s creations discussed, evaluated, and praised by others.

It had been quite some time since the birth of enchanted weapons.

After thorough preparation and deliberation, the special armaments crafted by Izay were officially released in Orario not long ago.

They were currently spreading rapidly among higher-tier adventurers, drawing their attention.

The emergence of a new type of armed equipment, especially a powerful one, jointly announced by the Hephaestus Familia and the Loki Familia, how could it not draw the adventurers’ focus?

Lower-tier adventurers who couldn’t afford the price of enchanted weapons aside, those who had used them were more or less becoming users of such weapons.

Adventurers weren’t fools; if better weapons were available, why wouldn’t they buy and use them?

It was merely a matter of money.

Remember, adventurers never haggle over equipment costs because doing so might lead to regrettable tales.

In the sale of enchanted weapons, the Hephaestus Familia provided weapon prototypes and shops for Izay, who then completed the enchantments.

The profits were split 40-60.

Hephaestus Familia took 40%, and Izay alone got 60%.

Within the 40% share of the Hephaestus Familia, it included operational costs of the shop, forging expenses for weapon prototypes, and various other expenditures, meaning they might end up with even less after calculations.

Even so, the profit was quite substantial.

After all, this was a product aimed at the high-end market.

Although the exact revenue hadn’t been confirmed, Izay estimated that he would likely never run out of money in his lifetime.

With the gradual promotion of enchanted weapons, all he needed to do was wave his hand to complete the enchantments, then sit back and collect the money.

In the future, the richest person in the Loki Familia would undoubtedly be him.

If there was a wealth ranking in Orario, he might even make the list.

Notably, from the revenue generated by enchanted weapons, Izay regularly handed over a portion to Finn as public funds for the Familial Group, personally overseen by Gress to prevent sudden disappearances.

Similar to paying taxes.

Even in another world, one couldn’t escape taxation～ He, Izay, was after all a three-good citizen of Orario.

…

Meeting the trio of peers was just a small interlude. To gain Ability Value experience, Izay and Refia proceeded to thoroughly explore the Crystal Labyrinth area.

When they pulled out a small pocket watch and realized the time was about right, they began making their way back to the surface.

Meanwhile, at Twilight Manor.

“Hey, Finn, what’s this list about!?” The main deity questioned.