Volume 8 Chapter 6 (2/2)
”Is that so? Well, that's not all. I also intend to reward them for their participation. As you know, the third room of the 1st floor of the dungeon proper was originally our last line of defense. However, with the addition of the new floor, that role has been given to floor 2 room 3. So, I was thinking of turning that room into a [Forest]. If I do that, pigs, wild boars, and other animals will spawn from time to time. My point is, we can offer an all-you-can-eat for a whole day to whoever wins that race.”
Like mentioned before, a [Forest] room would help in the lumber shortage.
Additionally, according to my Demon Lord Book, much like a [Mine], a [Forest] would spawn rarer animals, fruits, medicinal plants, and many others as the Demon Lord became stronger. Aura could use these things to help her potion-making. Furthermore, we could also sell materials gathered there, hopefully attracting more humans to come to Avalon.
Given the guaranteed steady supply of boars and pigs, I could feed my monsters as much as possible. Although monsters didn't strictly need to eat, they enjoyed it nonetheless. The Darkness Dragons loved meat, so that should serve as a fine reward.
As though to confirm, when the Darkness Dragons heard me say all-you-can-eat meat, they gave a pleased roar. Now, I'm sure they'll give their all in the races. And if they gave their all, the audience will be fascinated even more.
”A [Forest]? Yes, that's fine idea. The [Forest] will hinder the movement of our enemies as well as their fighting capabilities. Furthermore, there are many among us who have an aptitude to fighting in a forest. If push comes to shove, the High Elves and Mythological Foxes can turn it into their hunting grounds and annihilate our enemies. I think we'll see their real talent shine there.”
The High Elves, Mythological Foxes, and the Abyss Howls—which were the monsters two ranks below Tiro—would certainly thrive from the many obstacles as well as rough footholds that a [Forest] provided.
Alright, it's decided, I'm going to make a [Forest] room.
”But my lord, where will the casino be located? Avalon has grown quite crowded recently, hasn't it?”
”It'll be built in the [Plains].”
My dungeon had a dungeon proper where my defenses were ruthless and a city part where Avalon was located.
The city part had one dungeon floor which was filled by three rooms. The first room was the [Plains], the second was the city of Avalon itself, and the last one was the [Mine] room.
It was hard to cram in the casino, which was a going to be large facility, into the already cramped Avalon, so I planned to build it in the [Plains]. The [Plain] room was 20 km by 20 km large. That should be enough for the Darkness Dragons to fly around happily.
”I support this too, my lord. The Darkness Dragons will enjoy flying around there.”
”That's good to hear. Alright, notify the brightest of the Darkness Dragons first, but also let them all know that everyone may participate. Once the casino is in full swing, I expect there to be about 8 races in a day, so we'll have to alternate the participating members often.”
”Understood.”
”Also, I'm thinking of holding a mock race tomorrow evening. It'll be a demonstration to the merchants I'm going to invite. We absolutely must not have any mistake. I'll leave the task of selecting the participants to you Duke. So, pick six racers and one that will be in charge of the camera.”
To that, Duke nodded.
Knowing him, the participants would have been chosen and given instructions in no time.
That over, I spoke to the Dwarf Smith beside him.
”Dwarf Smith, would you like to help us break free from this state of overreliance on Rorono?”
At first, the Dwarf Smith was bewildered by what I was saying, but after a while, she smiled as though she understood my meaning.
”Procell-sama, is it fine for me to assume that us Dwarf Smiths shall be taking over the construction of the casino and racing grounds?”
”Yeah, that's it. I also want you guys to assign colors to the Darkness Dragons and decorate them with that color. If the guests can't tell the dragons apart from one another, they won't be able to choose whom to cheer and bet on, right? Actually, give them not only distinguishing features, but also their own identity. Additionally, I want you to prepare the race course itself. I want it to be at least 100 km long. Plus, even though it's in the sky, I want the race course to be as clear and recognizable as possible.”
Surprisingly, even details as the colors were important.
”Leave it to us! We'll do our best to not let Rorono-sama's workload increase anymore.”
”As you've guessed earlier, you'll also be in charge of the construction of the casino. We need it finished in a week's time. The minimum requirements are detailed here. Read it and then tell me if you can do it without any help from Rorono. It's fine if you can't, but in that case, I'll ask Rorono to supervise.”
After receiving the paper containing the requirements from me, the Dwarf Smith then began to read it.
The most important requirements of the casino listed there were: the installation of large screen monitors as well as the mechanism for opening the ceiling; a building big enough to accommodate at least 500 people at once; excellent audio equipment; and air conditioning systems.
All of that and more had to be finished in a week. Needless to say, it was a lot to ask. However, I believed that the Dwarf Smiths being the powerful and skilled monsters that they were, as well as with the help of their golems that would act as their limbs, such an endeavor was possible.
Especially so considering their work on Avalon's infrastructure development and the churches. Sure, Rorono improved on some things, but the basic design and the construction was thanks to the Dwarf Smiths.
In fact, Rorono had been saying to entrust more and more things to them, that the less dependent they were on her, the more they could grow. And I agreed with her. This casino was going to be the perfect opportunity for such growth.
”You bet! I mean, yes, we can do it. However, I'd like to request the aid of the golems being used for mining ores as well as the Darkness Dragons. That and the use of Avalon's limitless funds. I believe these to be necessary.”
”Granted. I'll be counting on you all.”
”Yes, please do!”
I'm sure they can get it done. Hmm, I should go talk to Rorono later.
Rorono was extremely helpful to others, but was rather poor on being helped herself. That would normally be a good thing, but relying on others from time to time was necessary. I hoped this would be good experience for her too.
”Moving on, Procell-sama, Duke-sama, I have a proposal. Since we have such a vast plot of land and a spectacular main draw in the form of the race, I think limiting the building to accommodate only up to 500 people is a waste. So, why don't we construct the casino to be able to hold a thousand or maybe even 2,000 people? We can finish it in time either way, so why not go for more!”
I was involuntarily dumbfounded.
2,000? I can't imagine that many will come… no, by the time the airports are built, we're really going to need that much space. After the mock race tomorrow, I should go discuss it with Conanna.
”I accept your proposal. Go build me a casino that can accommodate 2,000 people.”
”Leave it to us, Procell-sama.”
She looked very motivated, so I couldn't help but be excited for it.
Alright, I've made all the necessary preparations. Tomorrow, I'm going to meet with Conanna and discuss the recruitment of personnel that will manage the casino, among other things. There's also that mock race tomorrow. I'm sure everyone will be stunned.