CH 83

TL.

Orichalcum or aurichalcum /ˌɔːrɪˈkælkəm/ is a metal mentioned in several ancient writings, including the story of Atlantis in the Critias of Plato. Within the dialogue, Critias (460–403 BC) claims that orichalcum had been considered second only to gold in value and had been found and mined in many parts of Atlantis in ancient times, but that by Critias’s own time orichalcum was known only by name.

「Hmm… I wonder which one I should choose…」

I’m sitting in front of the Blacksmith Guild’s furnace, looking for the item I want in the item catalog. I used the item selection rights I was given when I won yesterday. The reason why I’m in the Blacksmith’s Guild is because if I use it outside, everyone will see me… Even if I’m alone, I’ll stand out, but since Suzu is with me, I’ll stand out even more. Suzu is very cute after all.

I return my attention to the list of items. They are all lined up in a row, but I’m not sure what they are.

「Then why don’t you do a search for the hardest metal?」

「Ha! That’s a good idea!」

Suzu, who was looking at it with me next to me, said something. I immediately try it.

「Ehh… Number 1… Hard… Gold, genus…… and…」

I typed it into something like a touch screen. There was only one metal in the list of search results that looked amazing and didn’t seem to exist in reality.

「… Orichal… cum… ?」

「Oh! That’s a classic fantasy metal! Let’s get that!」

「If Suzu says so… Un. I understand」

This metal, this Orichalcum? I’ll choose this.

『Orichalcum x 1, is that correct?』

「Yes」

『If you choose this option, you will lose the right to select a new item』

『Are you sure about this?』

「Yes」

『Item sent to inventory』

「Okay. Let’s take a look!」

「That’s right」

───Zushi…

「Whoa… Moi!」

「Let’s see… It’s heavy!」

The golden metal, about the size of 3 fists, was so heavy that I had to hold it with both hands to avoid dropping it. It was as heavy as a bowling ball, but reduced to the size of a handball… Or something like that?

「Orichalcum is said to be a legendary metal in literature, but… What about it?」

「………. I can’t do it…」

「Eh! ? Seriously! ?」

「Un. I don’t think I can even shape it with my current strength」

「That’s as far as you go…」

「But I can build a sword with this one, so I’ll definitely be making one when I’m able to shape it」

「… Un! I’m looking forward to it!」

「I got it!」

After we both laughed, I headed to the Adventurer’s Guild to dismantle it. Suzu is with me.

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【Name】 Orichalcum: Quality ☆☆

【Description】 A legendary metal that exists only on the continent known as Black Eye. It is harder than any other metal, and anything made from it becomes a divine weapon.

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This is the appraisal result of Orichalcum. Suzu says it’s a legendary metal. I don’t know about that. Maa, I’d like to make a sword with it someday when my strength improves…

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───Gucha! ! Zakuzzakuzaku…

「Uppu…」

「… Are you okay?」

「Hmm…」

「I told you…」

「That’s because… Uu…」

As expected, Suzu felt like she was going to throw up.

The Hellwolves that could not be dismantled before the event were dismantled. From the Hellwolf King, we got eyes, fur, fangs, meat, and finally a red crystal that was sticking out of its body. Looking closely at the red crystal, I could see that it had a red liquid inside… Could this be blood… ? …Or even more importantly, could this be its weakness… ? But if I attack this and destroy it, I won’t be able to make the Secret Sword of the Dragon God… Ah! ! ! !

「I almost forgot!」

「W- What is… ? Uppu…」

「No, it’s nothing…」

「Okay… I’m going to rest over there for a bit…」

「Un. Do you want me to come with you?」

「No, I’ll be fine on my own」

「I see. Take care of yourself, okay?」

「Un」

I had forgotten all about the recipe for the Secret Sword of the Dragon God and decided to finish dismantling quickly.

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「… I- It’s finally over…」

「Good work!」

「Yes… Thank you very much…」

With the help of Noona-san, the Guild Master at the Adventurer’s Guild, I finally finished dismantling it. I thought she looked a lot like Neena-san, but I heard they’re sisters… They must be. (I guess?).

Once I’m done, I take the recipe for the Secret Sword of the Dragon God out of my inventory.

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【Secret Sword of the Dragon God・ Darkness】

【Materials】

・✓ The Eyes and Blood of the Hellwolf King

・Boss Dark Parabolatia’s Antlers and Blood

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・✓ Orichalcum

【Ceremony】

・Make a Sword with Orichalcum and ? ? ?

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【Remarks】

・A sword that possesses a part of the power (darkness) of the Dragon God, the creator of this world.

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Oh! Something’s been added!

… Orihalcum was the last thing I needed… I got it unintentionally… Maa, that’s one slot filled, so that’s a good thing!

And then there’s the addition of Dark Boss Parabolatia’s Horn and Blood, and the ritual of making a sword out of Orihalcon and something… Okay. That’s why it had to be made with Orihalcum. I’m glad I got it early… Now I just need to figure out the rest of the puzzle.

As for Boss Dark Parabolatia, I’m guessing from the letters… Boss is as it sounds, dark is darkness, parabola is a parabola, tia means deer… I think that’s it.

If I connect them, I get a boss dark parabola deer. Fufu. I don’t get it! Fufufu!

But I guess the next one will be the dark boss deer. Parabola… Huh? I don’t get it for the moment.