Chapter 336: Real caravan and power angel
The next morning, I eat dinner and log in. I immediately go to check on Lily.
"Lily, are you still healing?"
"...Y, Yes. Maybe it's not healed yet"
Hmm? What a strange thing to say. Then comes Ion.
"Don't lie to me! You're already healed!"
"That's not true! Ion-chan"
"Hoho~. I see...Nowa!"
"...Doon"
Nowa jumps out of the shadows and dives into Lily's bed. Lily then makes no pretense of pain.
"Wh, What are you doing! Nowa-chan!"
"...Doesn't it hurt?"
"Ah"Updated from novelbIn.(c)om
Ion's strategy won.
"I, Itata~!"
Still going for it...but I never thought Lily would do something like this. I guess that's how much she likes nursing, but it's surprising.
"Don't be silly, get up quickly! If you keep this up, you're going to have to skip dinner!"
"I can't have that!"
I guess she's still a little naive about food. Well, when I looked at the dried out squid (dried out yesterday), I saw that it was safely done. That's where the info comes in.
You have succeeded in making dried food. Drying has been added to your cooking skill
Huhu. Right on target. Now I should be able to easily make dried bonito flakes and dried mint tea. I'll try it on the bonito filets right away.
"Dried!"
Then, in an instant, the dried bonito flakes were ready.
Dried Bonito Flakes: Rarity 6, Ingredient, Quality C
Dried bonito. An ingredient that is useful as a seasoning, etc. by shaving it with a grinder.
I bought a grinder yesterday. So I shaved the dried bonito flakes. This is the finished product.
Shaved Bonito Flakes: Rarity 6, Ingredient, Quality C
Seasoning made from shavings of dried bonito flakes. It is used for soup stock or directly in cooking.
So, three people came to the restaurant after being caught by the smell of the dried bonito flakes. Ion, Lian and Wako.
"""The smell is so good~"""
"I just made it, so don't drink it yet"
""Th, That!?""
You can't make a face like that. Be patient. Then Wako looks at the pot.
"Is this dashi?"
"Yes, it is. When it's done, you can use it for cooking too, okay?"
"Really? My skills are growing~"
After that, I took Ion and Lian out of the cafeteria, who were about to head to the pot and we all ate dinner together.
"What are you going to do today?"
"I'm going to the Sandwall Desert for now. There's likely to be a hideout or village in the opposite direction from where the caravan came from"
"Okay"
So we move to the oasis and search in the opposite direction from where the caravan came.
The members are Wako, Bran, Luna and Spica. If anything pops up along the way, I will summon Kurogane. Then, we will depart.
Then the scenery flies. Spica's speed is extraordinary. As we were running with Spica matching everyone else's speed, we saw a monster at the top of the dune.
Desert Lizard?
? ? ?
It's a giant lizard. Fighting someone? I check and it's another caravan. I wondered what to do, but if they were being attacked, I thought I would help them anyway.
I take out my spear.
"Let's go! Spica!"
Spica's horn was spinning and when the light gathered, it accelerated at once and pierced through the Desert Lizard.
However, it was impossible to hit the Desert Lizard with a single blow, as if its identification was ineffective. Then the Desert Lizard dived to the ground.
I switched to my staff. If it runs to the ground, this is it!
"Earthquake!"
An earthquake occurs. Come on, come on out!
Desert Lizard jumped out of the ground and bit us.
Just when it thinks it's got us, we duck. It's Spicas illusion. Clearly, Spica is stronger. I'm sorry, but I'm not talking to myself.
The Desert Lizard used sand breath, stone throwing and sandstorm, but Spica was able to avoid all of them with her illusion. In retaliation, Spica pierced the Desert Lizard one after another with its spinning horns and the Desert Lizard was defeated.
Spica, you are relentless. We were almost out of time.
Now, we headed for the caravan in question. Then the representative arrives. He was a chubby, kind-looking guy. I'd hate it if he's actually black-hearted.
"No! Thank you for saving us from a dangerous situation! I am the leader of this caravan and my name is Caro"
"I am Takuto, a summoner. Was the caravan all right?"
"Thanks to you, there was almost no damage. Is Takuto-dono on business in the town ahead?"
"No. Is there a town ahead?"
Hearing my statement, Caro-san smiles bitterly.
"Takuto-dono...did you come to the desert without knowing anything about it by any chance?"
"Emm, I'm embarrassed to say..."
"Haha. You are so young! I remember the old days. If you don't know anything, I can teach you many things. In return, could I ask you to escort us?"
That would be helpful. I can get information, go to town, all that good stuff.
"I'll take care of it"
"Thank you!"
I dismantled the Desert Lizard and got the meat.
Desert Lizard Meat: Rarity 6, Ingredient, Quality C
Desert lizard meat. Large in size and very valuable meat in the desert. It is one of the treats for desert dwellers. It has a unique taste, so it is eaten in the desert with coconut palms to remove the smell.
This is the biggest meat I have ever eaten. We got three of them. Desert Lizard is a lump of meat, isn't it? Then we heard the sound of stomach rumbling from the caravaners.
"Is there somewhere we can take a break or something? You're in for a treat"
The caravaners cheered.
But there was no place to rest because the whole area was covered with sand. Then I forced myself to make one with an earth wall.
"Oh, older brother, that's great!"
"No way. We are lucky. We should thank the desert gods"
The caravan people started praying...umm~what are you going to do with the meat?
The meat ended up being cooked by a caravan member. The person heated coconut milk, which was supposed to be made from coconut palms, or coconuts and put the desert lizard meat in it and boiled it down.
Here is the finished product.
Lizard meat cooked in coconut milk: Rarity 6, Cooking Quality C
Effect: 40% fullness recovery, 1 hour strength up (large)
Desert lizard meat boiled down in coconut milk. Traditional desert dish.
This is an unknown dish to me. It should not be a food terrorism. I take a bite. Mmm!
"Delicious!"
"Thank you!"
The sweet coconut milk goes well with the desert lizard meat. It was written that there was a smell, but I don't feel it. The meat is also tender because it's been boiled down. Brilliant!
Over dinner, I was given a lot of information. There are two towns, two villages, and three oases here.
Karo and his staff were going around the oases, selling mainly water and local products of each town and village.
I asked them to show me their products. I really liked this one.
Acacia Sand Board: Normal Item
Board used in desert travel. Can be used anywhere in the desert.
It is a desert skateboard, but it is usually used when descending from a high place, but this sandboard can be skated anywhere regardless of that. It doesn't matter if you are going from the bottom to the top. It is more like a hoverboard than a sandboard. It's a lot of fun.
As I was enjoying myself, Najum, the daughter of Caro-san, who was riding Spica, applauded me.
"You're so good, big brother~"
"I can't believe it's your first time"
"Haha. Thank you"
"What do you think? Would you like to buy it?"
Skills
Flight Lv21
Shield Lv10
Spear Lv23
Provocation Lv9
Light Magic Lv10
Halo Lv18
Protection Lv2
Heavenly Strike Lv8
Angel Blessing Lv16
Heavenly Ascension Lv1Lv2
Name Kurogane Iron Golem Lv18Lv19
Vitality 112114
Magic Power 0
Strength 145148
Defense 145148
Agility 26
Dexterity 15
Skills
Fighting Lv19Lv20
Iron Wall Lv39
Provocation Lv35Lv36
Physical Resistance Lv31Lv32
Physical Destruction Lv12Lv13
Mining Lv6
Stone Throwing Lv16
Shooting Lv11
Lightningproof Lv1
Cold Resistance Lv1
Poison No Effect Lv3Lv5
Disease No Effect Lv3
Name Luna Nymphe Lv11Lv13
Vitality 63
Magic Power 118124
Strength 4042
Defense 3032
Agility 100103
Dexterity 7880
Skills
Flying Lv26
Lyre Lv9Lv10
Dancing Lv19
Sign Isolation Lv3
Danger Premonition Lv4
Fascination Scales Lv9
Wind Magic Lv15
Water Magic Lv3
Wood Magic Lv12
Light Magic Lv1Lv3
Transfer Lv3
Blessing Lv3Lv4
Protection Lv3Lv4
Illusion Lv4
Name Rukiya Lesser Ogre Lv10Lv13
Vitality 7880
Magic Power 4044
Strength 127136
Defense 74
Agility 3436
Dexterity 36
Skills
Hammer Lv8Lv10
Fighting Lv1
Fighting Spirit Lv5Lv7
Physical Destruction Lv3Lv5
Roar Lv2
Assault Lv5Lv7
Throwing Lv1
Regeneration Lv2
Fear Lv1
Fire Breath Lv2Lv3
Name Spica Unicorn Lv1
Vitality 85
Magic Power 100
Strength 120
Defense 52
Agility 150
Dexterity 76
Skills
Rotating Horn Lv11Lv12
Clash Lv10Lv11
Physical Destruction Lv10Lv11
Concentration Lv10Lv11
Horse Riding Lv11Lv13
Water Running Lv10
Danger Premonition Lv10Lv11
Sign Isolation Lv10
Whirlwind Lv10
Riding Fast Lv11Lv12
Strengthen Horsemanship Lv11Lv13
Purification Lv10
Illusion Lv10Lv12
Wood Magic Lv10
Sea Magic Lv1
Sacred Magic Lv1
Berserkerification Lv1
Resurrection Lv1
Transfer Lv1
Holy Beast Blessing Lv1