Volume 9 Chapter 18 (1/2)
We were on our way back to Avalon via the Darkness Dragons and their containers.
Right after drinking some golden apple potions, Kuina and Aura fell asleep.
The two of them had exhausted themselves in the [War]. They greeted me when I returned from my meeting with the Creator, but that was more likely them pushing themselves.
Kuina was currently leaning on me and breathing somewhat loudly.
She was too adorable. Thus, I decided to brush her head. When I did so, even though she was still asleep, I saw a smile form on her face.
Meanwhile, Rorono was busy inspecting the three knights that had evolved via [Create].
Her three knights were originally made of orichalcum, but right now, they were made of a mysterious magic metal that surpassed even orichalcum. Their golem cores now featured an evolved twin-drive golem core system that had increased output and stability.
Rorono was most likely busy working out those mysteries. Once she got a good handle on the theory, she could then apply them to make the evolved three knights even stronger.
”Master, what you made with your power is truly marvelous. I knew going in that the evolved three knights have become ridiculously stronger, but I don't think I can fully understand their construction and the theory behind them within one, maybe even two days… how frustrating”
Rorono sat beside me and murmured so.
”Are you giving up?”
”No. If I can't understand them with one or two days, I'll just continue studying them… Master, I have a request. Please make more of that metal. If we have more, increasing Avalon's war potential is more than possible.”
”I don't mind, but for the moment, I'll try asking Marcho about it first. It's her, so she might know about metals that are better than orichalcum.”
”Mhm, yes, please. In this match against this unknown metal, the manufacturing techniques I've cultivated with orichalcum and mithril are rendered ineffective. I have to start from scratch all over again…. It gets me so excited”
Geez, this girl.
But then again, it was because she was like this that she had time and time again invented truly innovative things for Avalon.
She was the core of Avalon. And she was going to continue doing her best.
After the party, I must remember to reward her for the completion of the knights.
”It looks like we'll be at Avalon soon.”
The Darkness Dragons began descending.
They were instructed to pass the city and land on the [Plain].
When the container we were in opened, Kuina's fox ears stood at attention. Immediately after, her eyes opened.
Aura woke up as well.
”Oto-san, we're back!”
”Yeah, but are you sure it's alright for you to be up and about already?”
”Yeah ♪! Kuina's rested enough to enjoy the party! Kuina won't collapse until it's over!”
It was either frightening resilience or an insane obsession for parties. I was betting on the latter. Kuina did love parties, after all.
”Is that so? Then, go party 'til you drop. Without a limit on the budget, Ruhe is sure to deliver a fun party that has excellent food and drinks.”
For these kinds of things, Ruhe was highly reliable. For the sake of fun, that girl would leave no stone unturned. More importantly, she was great at delegating tasks.
Coupling those with a lack of budget ceiling, this party was sure to be one of the best.
”Let's eat, drink, and make noise today!”
”Mhm, I'm in the mood for that as well, Kuina. Today I'll drink a lot and distract myself. And tomorrow, I'll work harder than ever.”
”I want to drink some alcohol too!”
”Then, let's go. We also have to help prepare.”
Like that, my monsters and I exited our containers.
Ruhe was very capable, but I shouldn't let her take all the burden if I could. So, I decided to visit shops I was familiar with and purchase food and drinks.
If we somehow wound up with too many, we could always find some other way to make use of it.
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I guided the monsters that came back with me to the so-called other face of Avalon, the Graveyard area. More specifically, we were headed to the factories located there.
Almost all of my other monsters were already gathered there.
The Ocean Singers were briskly transporting the food and drinks, while the Dwarf Smiths were quickly but also efficiently doing construction work.
Even though was an impromptu party, they had prepared this much already.
As though not to be outdone, the monsters that just came back spread and began to help however they could.
Well, except for Darkness Dragons who were too big to fit inside.
The Darkness Dragons had contributed a lot to the [War]. It would be rather poor of me to not reward them after such efforts, so I bought another [Forest] dungeon room using the large amount of DP I earned this time and temporarily allowed all of them to enjoy the privilege previously exclusive to the winners of the races. The said privilege was the feasting on the wild animals that spawned in the [Forest] rooms.
At around this time, the Darkness Dragons were probably ecstatically gorging on the wild animals there. They were probably more excited now than during the [War].
We also invited Marcho, who was currently busy killing time in the casino, to the party. After all, this time as well, we were helped a lot by her and her advice.
She had expressed she wanted us to act like lovers from time to time, so I thought that we should at least leisurely talk later.
At any rate, when Ruhe saw me, she rushed toward me.
”Ruhe, you really did a great job here.”
”Fufun, like I said before, music, dancing, and parties are my specialties! Alright, here's the report for the money used in this party. I asked Duke to take the needed gold coins from the warehouse.”
Ruhe said so as she handed me the report.
Looking at it, I was surprised at the amount spent… the amount splurged for a single party was easily what the casino would earn in three days.
This amount can't be just because of food and drinks…
When I looked around me, I noticed several unfamiliar furnishings. And because Ruhe was a connoisseur of fine things, each one was of high quality.
Thanks to those furnishings, the venue became extravagant.
”You're unbelievable. And what do you propose we'll do about these furnishings once the party's over?”
”Just let them stay here and let them enhance the place”
”…why would a bread factory that's run by Skeleton need these furnishings?”
We usually hold our parties in the bread factory. It was better than the weapons factory, but I still didn't see the sense in decorating the place.
”Now, now, patron. Don't be so stiff. They'll enhance our parties! Following that, we just have to make this place our official party venue. So, you see, this is an investment, an investment!”
”I'll going to say this just in case, but if I find out that you carry these out of here and use them to decorate your home, their entire cost will be deducted from your salary.”
”Ghh!? Ahahaha, patron, there's no way I'll do something like that, come on. Ohh, ah-ah, well, I'm busy, busy, busy. Still have to prepare for the party. See yah!”
Ruhe said so and then ran away.
Good grief. I can't let my guard down around her.
The food I ordered on the way here should be ready by now, so I decided to go and pick it up.
For Kuina, I got her extra-large spare ribs that she absolutely loved. For Rorono, I ordered her favorite stir-fried, gigantic shrimps. And for Aura, cakes with lots of fresh cream from her favorite store. Moreover, I told the stores to make as much as they could until a specified time.
This was to reward my [Monsters of the Covenant] who contributed greatly to the war this time as well.
Of course, I was also going to reward Duke who protected Avalon. However, instead of giving his reward in the party, I planned to visit his marital home later and give it to him there. His reward would also be for becoming a true [Dragon Emperor].
I'm sure he'll love it.
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Thanks to my monsters who worked really hard, the preparations for the party were finished sooner than expected.
The bread factory was extravagantly decorated for the party. Delicious food and alcohol were served and waiting to be consumed.
As soon as Ruhe confirmed that the preparations were done, she immediately instructed the Ocean Singers to give a musical performance. Their music filled the place with an extravagant atmosphere more so than before.
My monsters were tired from the [War], but their desire to have fun exceeded even that. Still, letting them wait more than necessary would be cruel of me.