Chapter 8: 8

03-08- Also, the balance on which I ride.

Kobo Taro, after fighting to the death with a minor kobold, watched over our collection for about ten minutes and then disappeared in a white light at the expiration time.

“Ashima, If we don’t get started soon, we’ll keep Lydia, who is supposed to be there at noon waiting.”

“Okay… aren’t you going back, Fujima-kun?”

“I’m going to do a little more. Sorry to make you carry the two leather bags.”

“Unlike sand, grass is light, so it’s fine…. please don’t push yourself too hard, okay?”

Ashima turned around several times and left with a wave of her hand.

…… Now I can collect the samples calmly by myself.

I said to myself.

But for some reason, the cool breeze that gently caressed my cheeks made me feel rather lonely.

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Results.

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44 times

Collecting LV3 -> x1.3

Grassland collection LV1 -> 1.1

↓↓↓↓↓↓↓

62 points

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Judgment→A

Epee grass x 3

Homomo grass

Acquisition of medicinal herbs

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Okay, I knew that [Dexterity LV2] and [Skill LV1] are working properly. I got an “A” grade for the first time with epee grass.

I knew that the problem I had earlier was due to the load of the summons. I’m glad. I wasn’t getting bad at it.

I was so happy that I almost missed it, but I found out I could get medicinal herbs if I got an A.

I don’t know how to explain it now, but I usually use

Epee grass x life herb = medicinal herb.

The recipe is called “The recipe for the herbs”. This means that not only did I get epee grass and life herbs at the same time, but I also reduced Ashima’s workload by one.

“Okay…! Keep it up…!”

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Results of the collection.

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43 times

Collecting LV3 -> x1.3

Grassland collection LV1 -> 1.1

↓↓↓↓↓↓↓

61 points

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Judgment→A

Epee grass x 4

Acquisition of medicinal herbs

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One week today, tomorrow and the day after.

“Fueeeh, Fujima-kun, it’s no good……”

It’s been a week since I hired Ashima.

Ashima, who was so annoying and poisonous, may disappear from my life.

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《Results of collection》

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44 times

Collecting lvl 3 -> x1.3

Grassland collection LV1 -> 1.1

↓↓↓↓↓↓↓

62 points

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Judgment→A

Epee grass x 4

Acquisition of medicinal herbs

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I said a lot of things like stop geeking out and shut up.

And yet.

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《Results of collection》

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28 times

Collecting LV3 -> x1.3

Grassland collection LV1 -> 1.1

↓↓↓↓↓↓↓

40 points

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Judgment→C

Epee grass x 3 acquired

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…… why is it so painful?

The herbs that I got not from Ashima, but from my own power, which I wanted so much, are just cold.

“Bozu!”

A loud, harsh voice pierced through the gloom.

“Ah, old man.”

Medium height, bald head and full white beard. He was a hobbit – Dan Benzili ossan.

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He bows his head to me as I move to the life herb collection spot.

“I’m really sorry about last night!”

Yesterday, while I was collecting with the old man, two kobolds appeared. And, well, for some reason, I died in his place when he was about to die.

“No problem. It’s better that I die, no matter what.”

The heroes of the other world will be resurrected in two hours after they die, but that’s not the case with people over here.

“Still, I would have died or lost half my fortune.”

“……?”

Half of my fortune? What’s he talking about?

“Boy, don’t you know anything about a soul cage?”

“What’s that?”

The residents of Arcadia, who are not the heroes of another world, are finished when they die. That’s what I thought, but it seems that’s not the case.

The item, the soul cage.

If you possess it, which is called a “soul cage,” even if you lose your life in battle, your soul is sealed in the “cage” and dropped nearby, apparently.

The old man took out a diamond-shaped stone that looks like the will of a monster, but now it doesn’t have the slightest sparkle. It’s said that when the owner loses his life, the soul enters this stone and shines faintly.

“Monsters somehow don’t notice that a soul cage has been dropped. Monsters do not recognize it. So it cannot be destroyed by monsters, but it can be resurrected if it’s not unnoticed and someone steps on it or it hides out of sight in the wind and rain.”

“If you die, will you be sealed in that cage? How will you be ressurected?”

“If you’re kind enough to deliver it to the guild, the priests directly under the guild will resurrect it for you. They will check your status and property and after resurrection, they will charge you a hefty resurrection fee.”

I see.

I thought it was over when they died.

Apparently, these soul cages are sold at the guild for 2 or 3 silvers, they are inexpensive and are a necessity for local residents when they go out of town.

“What the heck? Did I die in vain?”

“Gahahahaha! That’s not true! When we die, in addition to the exorbitant resurrection fee, we generally thank the kind ones who took the cage to the guild. So…. kid, I’ll give you this.”

So saying, old man Dan Benzili took out a ring-like object from the empty space. This technique, isn’t this the skill of [☆item box] that Lydia also uses? I like the item box.

“So, what’s this?”

I reacted to the proffered ring and involuntarily held out my hand.

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One Point (Leather Bracelet)

While equipped, the level of one passive skill of your choice is increased by one.

The skill to be increased can be changed 12 hours after selection.

Even if you equip multiple passive skills, only one will be effective.

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“Oh, what’s this?”

I have a feeling that it’s very strong. What is this? Does “☆” mean it’s rare?

“It’s a unique piece of equipment with a leather bracelet. The grade is rare. It’s been appraised, so you can see all the information, right?”

“What am I supposed to do with this?”

“Put it on your arm or say the word “equip.”

“No, that’s not what I meant.”

A dark brown leather bracelet. It’/s fitted with a single tiny gemstone, which shimmers so slightly white that you can’t notice it if you’re not paying attention.

No, this is a very nice thing, isn’t it? Did you say you’d give it to me? Unique equipment? Rare? Me?　Are you kidding me?

When I turned my head back to look at the old man, his usual aloof expression was gone and he had a serious look on his face.

“A Hobbit always returns the favor he receives. bozu – no, Toru Fujima. Thank you very much.”

“Eh?”

The transformation was startling.

But thanks to that, I understood that sayin I didn’t save him with that intention – I felt such words were rude.

“Equip!”

As I muttered this, a white light gathered on the bracelet, “☆One Point,” and the light clung to my left wrist. When the white light disappeared, the loop, which looked too big for me, was fitted at a length that fit my wrist.

“What’s this? Just because it is called “equip” does that mean I can equip it? The same as clothes?”

“That’s right. Didn’t you know? Gahahahaha!”

…… No, I don’t know. Because that poor quality wiki didn’t say that!

I fitted the bracelet and old man, Dan Benzili went back to his usual jovial mood…. on his left wrist.

“Hey, that’s …… the same one you just gave me.”

“That’s right. Because it was dubbed and I didn’t need it anymore! Gahahahahaha!”

Screw it. You were making me nervous that I might have gotten something really important.

“Toru…”

“Oh, what?”

I cringe when he suddenly calls me by name again. Dan Benzili’s expression is serious again.

“I don’t like the idea of a hero from another world.”

“…… all of a sudden.”

Glaring eyes. Eyes that try to measure me.

“You are basically stronger than us. So you can easily do things that we can’t do. And then you’ll make fun of us Hobbits for being inferior.

“……”

That kind of thing happens all the time, even if you don’t live in an otherworldly Arcadia.

Eat or be eaten.

The strong ones eat.

I, who have been eaten for a long time, dislike strong people for that reason.

“But Toru is different.”

“…… Eh.”

He’s not jovial or aloof, much less glaring at me.

He just smiled gently, as if he were a happy-go-lucky old man who had one less grandchild to worry about and then he turned to me.

“Toru, you helped me. I’ll never forget the warmth of your hand that helped me stand and your back that stood in my place as I died.”

Huh?

Ah… Areh?

What?

This is …….

My heart is pounding.

“I’m rooting for you, Toru. I want a man like you to be strong. I truly believe that.”

The balance – the switch that makes my heart pound under the saucer I ride on – was pressed again.

“Gahahahahaha! Bozu, you got a good one! Gahahahaha!”

He tapped me on the shoulder and walked happily toward the south gate of Eschmerde, back to his usual routine.

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