NOVEL WEB Chapter 227.2
Chapter 227.2. The Doctor
The skilled warrior Shizuku slightly infuses her voice with mana. This is a countermeasure against detecting lies. With Shizuku’s high stats, Karin can’t detect her lie.
And if she can’t detect a lie, it makes it believable that such a person exists.
“You don’t even remember your ancestor’s name, do you? Suspicious…”
Shingen, you’re wrong with that expression. In this case, you should describe it as silly, not suspicious. Everyone else is dumbfounded, their mouths agape.
Meanwhile, the little girl scoops Karin’s shake with a spoon.
“This one’s skilled. Dr. Tanegashima, show us the thing.”
To dispel the awkward atmosphere, I regain my composure and ask seriously.
Dr. Tanegashima nods, pulls out some crystals from his pocket, and casually rolls them onto the table.
Yellow, blue, and purple crystals.
“These were extracted from the Core Store using [Basic Alchemy] technology. The yellow one is [Apprentice], the blue is [Beginner], and the purple is [Basic] skill crystals.”
“…So they’re made with the same technology as [Basic Alchemy]?”
Katsuyori picks up a crystal and asks.
Dr. Tanegashima nods proudly, twirling his finger as he explains.
“This technology is akin to the skills of monsters. Their skills are fixed, eliminating growth, and making them extremely cost-effective. Most skill crystals are one level below the monster core.”
In other words, like this.
Dr. Tanegashima pulls out a clipboard he had stored on his back
and shows it to everyone. The content was simple.
Each grade cannot be learned more than once.
[Apprentice (Job Name)] corresponds to skill level 0.
Adds a total of 3 points to stats according to the job. Price: 100,000 yen.
[Beginner] corresponds to skill level 1.
Adds a total of 30 points to stats according to the job. Price: 1 million yen.
[Basic] corresponds to skill level 2.
Adds a total of 90 points to stats according to the job. Price: 10 million yen.
“It’s a simple skill, but that’s why it’s so versatile. You can’t combine Basic Warrior with Basic Magician. But you can get Beginner Magician and Basic Warrior. This is the great result of my research.”
Dr. Tanegashima puffs out his chest. Using the settings of special items, item degradation, and crystallization, he produced a masterpiece.
It was surprisingly easy to gather low-level special cores to make special items. There was always at least one in uninhabited areas.
By the way, once developed, it doesn’t require rare cores for sale.
You can exchange 100 monster cores one level above the skill level for them. For Basic, that’s 100 D-rank cores.
It’s convenient not to need a skill level-up potion, but…
It seems like there’s a limit to making higher levels.
That’s a huge disadvantage. If you want a higher skill level, you have to start from scratch. Even with my power, the Equivalent Exchange Store isn’t that lenient.
“This is really amazing. Bro, can I learn something too?”
Ohki-kun reaches out greedily, but Yukihana slaps his hand away. She has an unusually displeased expression.
“If it’s a skill you wouldn’t normally use, you might learn it. But Yukihana-chan, a genius, can’t acknowledge a skill that doesn’t grow. I think it’s better to work hard rather than learn such a skill. If you intend to learn warrior-type skills, I’ll disown you as my disciple.”
“Y-yes, ma’am. I’ll work hard as the newly reborn High Honda Tadakatsu!”
Ohki-kun salutes stiffly, and Yukika nods in satisfaction.
That’s just like the hard-working Yukihana. But she’s not completely opposed, as discussed in advance.
After all, most people don’t even get the chance to obtain skills.
“The cost is high. The people in the ruins can’t afford it… So, you’re giving it to those who rank up as adventurers.”
“It’s a scholarship. Once they reach level 2, they’ll start earning money. I’m firm on this price.”
Shingen frowns at the high cost of the skill crystals, but quickly grasps the meaning of adventurer ranks.
That’s right. Selling to the general public is still a long way off. Getting power without effort is dangerous.
“I’ve never seen these skills for sale in the Core Store.”
Serika, who’s up for a Best Supporting Actress award, asks curiously, as these items aren’t in the lineup.
“The answer to Kamishiro’s question is simple. Sakimori secured Rei’s location. You can only buy them from the Core Store researched there. It’s a technology beyond a little girl’s understanding. That’s why Kamishiro isn’t fit to be a wife. Surely my granddaughter would suit Sakimori’s side. A weak, obedient, and beautiful granddaughter.”
Dr. Shizuku Tanegashima smirks at Serika, mocking her.
Even though it’s not her own power, he proudly teases Serika with advanced techniques. And please stop adding unnecessary settings. Who’s this granddaughter? Is it Rei? No, Rei isn’t weak.
By the way, “Rei’s location” is a clever phrase. The place of nowhere. It could also refer to Deputy Commander Rei of the Jester Knights.
I’m impressed by Shizuku’s ability to act superior even though Serika and Yukihana know the inside story. Serika’s face seems to twitch, but she’s too rational to retort, fearing the secrets might get out. She’s a reasonable albino girl, so I’ll praise her later.
“If these can be mass-produced, adventurers will become stronger. If that happens, monsters will be somewhat exterminated, and the surrounding area will become peaceful.”
They say that if it gets too peaceful, high-level dungeons might appear,
but the population is also a factor, so our area should be fine for now. Shizuku has confirmed this.
“So the Fortress of Monster Lines is still a long way from being conquered?”
Indeed, if we wait for adventurers to grow, it will take time to conquer the fortress as Masamune said.
“But don’t worry.”
“No, there’s a second meaning in the solution just presented. One is strengthening adventurers. But that takes too much time.”
“And the second solution?”
Shingen and the others look puzzled, wondering where the second solution came from. I narrow my eyes, lean back deeply in my chair, and grin.
“I think these crystals will sell like crazy. We might even be able to rent tanks.”
As I roll the crystal in my hand, I chuckle. How much will the Big Three lend us their forces?
[War is money, bro!]
[Yeah, it’s money, right?]
Shizuku shouts in thought, but well, that’s right.