Chapter 92：The Dungeon Lord summons a red lettuce.

Arriving at the Dungeon Core I call the Summon function and list all available Blacksmiths.

Different from last time, this time there are 5 of them available.

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[Blacksmith Apprentice Dwarf - Grey]

[Rank: D]

[Type: Task Force]

[Consumption: 40u/d]

[Diet: Meat and Alcohol]

[Size: Medium]

[Description: Grey worked 3 years as an Blacksmith Apprentice, but was thrown out due to a fight with his Boss. Now he is looking for a new Employer so he can graduate from his Apprenticeship and became a true Blacksmith. ]

[Resources required]

-iron, 50kg

-bronze, 50kg

-copper, 20kg

-Mana, 200u

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"Oh... this one is still here!"

"Should we give it a chance?"

"Now that I think about it, his price is not that expensive..."

"No, let's take a look at the other ones before making our choice."

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[Blacksmith Novice Dwarf - Tom]

[Rank: D]

[Type: Task Force]

[Consumption: 40u/d]

[Diet: Meat and Alcohol]

[Size: Medium]

[Description: Tom worked 5 years as an Blacksmith Apprentice, and finally graduated from his apprenticeship. Unfortunately the place he works can't sustain another full fledged Blacksmith so he was kicked out. Unable to pay the bills, Tom volunteered himself to work as a summoned Blacksmith in exchange of paying his debts. ]

[Resources required]

-gold coins, 2000.

-Mana, 300u

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"I got no gold coins.... I wonder if I can pay directly with gold..."

"Time for the next one."

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[Magic Blacksmith Gnome - Mik Tuh Dee]

[Rank: B]

[Type: Task Force]

[Consumption: 100u/d]

[Diet: Magic Vegetables]

[Size: Small]

[Description: Victim of a contractual trap, Mik Tuh Dee is now available for summoning for a limited time. Comes with collar of obedience to ensure full control.]

[Resources required]

-Diamond, 50 gems

-Topaz, 50 gems

-Ruby, 50 gems

-Emerald, 50 gems

-Mana, 350u

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"This one looks great, except for the description that is shady as hell..."

"Maybe I shouldn't get involved..."

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[Blacksmith Fire Giant - Magma]

[Rank: A]

[Type: Task Force]

[Consumption: 100u/d]

[Diet: Ruby]

[Size: Big]

[Description: Magma needs food. Magma makes weapons and armors of steel. ]

[Resources required]

-Mana, 2000u

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"What the hell is this description!?"

"And this price!? Two thousand mana and no materials? Is this right?"

"Looking at the brighter side, considering it's Rank A, the fellow must be good..."

"Or maybe it's just because he is a Giant."

"Actually, is it even possible to put a Giant inside here?"

"No, no, really, this doesn't seem like a good idea."

"Please Summon, make the last one normal!"

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[Novice Blacksmith - Lotus]

[Rank: C]

[Type: Task Force]

[Consumption: 50u/d]

[Diet: Mana]

[Size: Medium]

[Description: After having her city invaded by orcs, Lotus ran away but was captured by slave traders. Knowing that her future was dark, Lotus volunteered herself to be summoned as a blacksmith. ]

[Resources required]

-Iron, 5 kg

-Copper, 10 kg

-Mana 300u

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"Seems normal enough except for the fact that the race is not shown this time."

"Well, this seems fairly cheaper than all other options, but her rank is C so she shouldn't be underestimated..."

"Anyway, if she isn't able to take care of all work, I can always summon another one!"

Just to make sure I took another look at all previous options one more time.

"Yeah, the more I look at it, the better she seems. Let's go with this one!"

I drew a summoning circle and put the material over it.

"Summon Novice Blacksmith Lotus!"

[Understood!]

...

"Yes!"

The Summoning circle lit up and devoured all material in just a few seconds and as the light disappeared something big appeared in it's place.

"What is this!? Lotus?? This is more like a lettuce! A red lettuce instead!"

On the ground in front of me, laying in a bed made of giant red leaves, there was a half dead girl covered by what seems to me to be giant red lettuce leaves. Her hair was bloody red with many leaves sprouting from it. She had a delicate face of a teenager girl and her body seemed to have just started maturing and her curves started to show but instead of a perfectly pure and delicate skin natural to the girls her age, her skin was full of cuts and bruises as if she had been tortured for days.

Wait! This is my Blacksmith!?

Hey System! I asked for a Blacksmith! Why did you bring me a half dead red Lettuce girl!?

I will sue you! I want my money back! Tell me how to contact the costumer service so I can file a complaint!

Sigh.. who am I kidding? If there was such a thing in the Dungeon Core, they would have bankrupted long time ago!

...Wait! Is this why there are no new Dungeons being made!?

Well, while this is a credible theory, right now is not the time to investigate it as we have more urgent things to care, like the life or death of our new family member. I'm already losing people due to the War, no need to lose even more due to negligence!

Lifting Lotus up, I notice her feet had several cut marks as if someone was trying to skin her alive.

"Fuck! What the hell is wrong with this World!?"

Due to lack of options I use my rags, I mean, new shirt, to cover her legs and teleport the two of us to the first floor. Then I princess carry her to the human's refugee camp, while looking for Leticia to help me out.

"Damn! I really should learn some healing magic! Wait just a little longer cutie, I will take you to the healer in a second!"