Vol. 13 - Ch. 735 - Deciphering the Recipe: A Smashing Hit?

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"Heya, Marie-senpai~! We've brought you plenty of good thing today as well!"

"Here it comes. Bring it on, there's nothing that can surprise me anymore!"

"Hahaha. I bet you're going to eat those words back!"

After returning from «Fairy Dungeon», I bolted through the entrance of «Weapon Seal Sticker» guild's shop, tended by Marie-senpai, teasing her. 

Visiting her was just me, and Karua. The noble dorm clique returned immediately to take a shower. Karua, as the general girls dorm commuter, often walks alone, so sometimes she follows me like now.

She looked at me, as I stood cross-armed, a daunting smile on my face, and at Marie-senpai, the latter pointing at me as if in intimidation, with a confused look on her face.

"Before that, I am curious about one thing. Now that you've the advanced job, why are you still tending to the shop?"

"Well, Merry asked me to take the turn, saying she'd work to do as well. And since today's the first day of long dungeon week, the other members are also busy. So, here I am now, taking the shift more often than not, paying for my earlier convenience."

I see. I know Marie-senpai would often hole herself in the workshop to work, leaving the shop to others. It appeared it was finally her time to fill for others.

And Merry must be that sleepy senior. I heard how she completely forgot about time when engrossed in her life work, completely overturning her daily life. Hence she appeared sleepy during the day, and at night, she would also burn the midnight oil.

"Well, that's a relief to me. I had been hoping that you would get to appraise it."

"Did you hit something incredible or what?"

"Mhn, recipe. A lot of them."

The reply came from Karua, who'd been watching the exchange quietly up to now.

But indeed, it was a recipe! It's something the productioners would get on other throat to acquire them!

And a lot of them meant... Well, the example was just before us. Marie-senpai went wide-eyed as soon as she heard that. 

"You brought in the recipe?! You're not joking, right?!"

"They're from «Gold Chest» to boot! Multiple from them."

"Wha—wait right there! I am going to fetch «Young Dragon» right away!"

Shouting that, Marie-senpai hastily turned around, her lolita-style pigtails bouncing up and down, and disappeared inside the shop. And... returned back in just a few seconds. That was fast?!

"Appreciate ja waiting! Now, hurry up, Mister! Show me the recipe. Where are they!?"

"Sometimes, I really wonder just what the hell is with that agility of productioners. At the minimum, you beat down everyone I have faced in the guild battle in speed alone."

"Who cares about that?! Weren't you here to know about the recipe!?"

"You don't say. I am dying to know!"

"Mhn, curious."

Putting aside the side talk, I brought out today's spoil. The recipe from gold chest dropped by Intermediate Fairy of Light, and Intermediate Fairy of Darkness. 

Though, I had merely pulled them out of the «Item Bag» when they suddenly vanished into thin air. ...No, wait. They didn't vanish, they're within the grasp of Marie-senpai. See, that's what I was talking about! They're too fast for their own good!

"Come on, «Young Dragon»! «Decipher» for me!"

Marie-senpai uttered as she held one of the recipes before the statue. Promptly, the eyes of «Young Dragon» gleamed, and the cryptic, unrecognisable language transformed into Japanese. 

I know it's truly a fantasy world, but damn does scenes like this always amazed me. I had wanted to watch the process from up closer, but it was fast. 

"T-This is... Oh my god, it's really the full set recipe?!"

"Wait, seriously? What's the grade? Advanced?"

"This is... the recipe for «Spirit Garment Set»! It has the complete manufacturing process for all three variants of «Spirit Garment» set! It's a hit. Smashing hit! And advanced-grade!"

"Woah! That's amazing!"

"Can I see...?"

The reaction from Marie-senpai unwittingly drew me and Karua as we leaned forward to take a look.

The recipe sets were extremely rare drops after all, consisting of the details to manufacture an entire set, from head to toe, plus weapon and accessory in some cases. The Wandering Boss «Intermediate Spirit of Darkness» seemed to have blessed us with one.

Most of all, this «Spirit Garment» equipment was the advanced version of the Fairy Mercenary set Karua was using. Truly, a smashing hit!

And beyond that, the «Spirit Garment» equipment could be attuned for anyone, whether it's for physical attacker, magician, or spirit users, just by a slight tinker of productioner. Saying it was a smashing hit might be underselling it! 

Hehe. All hail «Sachineko-sama»! The blessing worked!

Though, in contrast to us, Karua simply tilted her head. 

Incidentally, this equipment set was «Clothing» based, perfect for «Dress Maker» category, which meant—

"Mister! I'd say this one is now mine! I am not giving this to anyone! Thank you for the gift!"

Marie-senpai uttered as her eyes sparkled with radiance. She even acted as if I had already granted it to her. It was as if she feared anyone having as much as passing thought of steal it. The expression in her eyes was that of child-like innocence, trying to protect her important treasure. 

*Damnit, why is there not a screenshot feature when I need it most!*

But, of course, I was impervious to such tricks!

"Uh-huh, not so quick, Marie-senpai. If you want it, you ought to work for it. Fret not, I will bring in advanced-grade material."

"Tch! I can't believe your heart didn't waver even for a second at these pure eyes. Mister, have you ever checked if your heart is made of stone or what?"

Well, honestly my heart did skip a beat, but I made sure to suppress it.

"Oh well, fine. This is just a continuation of our contract. You bet I will pour my heart and soul to make them. So, what type would you like me to manufacture?"

"Ultimately, I want all three types, but let's start with physical attacker. Right, Karua."

"Mhn?"

I turned to Karua, but the latter had question marks all over her face. 

Her current equipments were made by this very guild. Made from materials of regular monster fairies from «Fairy Dungeon», their defensive strength was only up to Int-high dungeons. Obviously, they're going to show their age when we finally tread on advanced dungeon.

And that's why, my request to Marie-senpai was—

"Marie-senpai. I would like you to make an advanced-grade «Spirit Garment» set for Karua."