Danmachi: The Sign In System!

Chapter 135 - Planning for Demeter

Hearth Mansion was quiet, with only a few servants hired by the Hestia Familia tidying the vast hall.

Orsted dove into his workshop, crafting magic items.

He made two types: one set for Demeter, another for Lili and the others.

For Lili's team, he prepared Light, Flight, and equipment items, planning to add more for the War Game.

A day's work would suffice, and materials weren't an issue—Demeter had sent a massive batch that morning.

Concerned for her Familia's safety, Demeter had seized her dance with Orsted at the banquet to request aid.

Orsted agreed, but it demanded substantial materials. 

Though a low-tier Familia of mostly farmers, Demeter familia was Orario's largest supplier, boasting vast resources and wealth. 

Without specifying needs, Demeter had her members gather all available materials overnight, delivering them at dawn.

The messenger promised more were coming.

The morning's haul alone was staggering—enough for 100 equipment items and dozens of other magic items.

Orsted, shocked, questioned the messenger, learning Demeter's influence as a supplier earned her favors from many Familias, who readily shared their own stockpiles.

An adventuring Familia, even one as renowned as Orsted's, wouldn't get such treatment.

Marveling at Demeter's clout, Orsted worked swiftly, crafting items.

Dionysus's subordinate, Filvis was powerhouse who likely targeted Demeter's Familia in the anime. 

To counter her, Orsted needed potent magic items.

These would focus on defense, not offense, and he had a plan.

Demeter's materials, including rare deep-floor resources, allowed him to craft freely.

His first item, a ring, took half an hour. "The Demeter Ring," he muttered, naming it. It had one ability: spatial defense, a barrier-like shield that autonomously distinguished friend from foe, triggering as needed. 

It could withstand a top Level 6 adventurer's full attack.

Stronger defense required better materials, but Orsted had a workaround—link multiple Demeter Rings.

Ten together could form a barrier to block Level 7 attacks, covering Demeter's manor.

This was step one.

Step two was crafting spatial transfer triggers for each Demeter Familia member, linked to the rings, to teleport them back to the manor if attacked.

Current materials fell short, so Demeter's members would need to stay within the manor once the barrier was up, only venturing out with triggers.

This was Orsted's limit in aiding Demeter against Dionysus.

Her plight also sharpened his vigilance

His ties to Demeter likely made him a target. While he could handle himself, his Familia was vulnerable—Level 5 equipment wouldn't stop Filvis.

He planned a central magic item for Hearth Mansion, paired with spatial transfer triggers for each member.

If attacked by a force above Level 5, they'd teleport back instantly. Hestia's Familia barrier would keep them safe.

As time ticked by, Orsted's workbench filled with rings.

He'd grown fond of ring-shaped items, a habit starting with Hestia's Ring.

He wondered about the Guild commission for mythril placer but refocused, deciding to visit Demeter next.

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