Arc Lab 11
The peerless beauty’s golden hair was left to grow wild, clinging to her body.
I wondered if it wasn’t annoying, but she seemed completely unbothered.
She wore a dress that revealed her pure white shoulders, and it suited her remarkably well.
Still, with so much on display, I didn’t know where to look. Hayyarn whispered quietly.
“She has a body and beauty on par with the Witch.”
“But it’s a different type.”
The Witch was a beauty who could overthrow nations.
This woman was a peerless beauty.
The Witch possessed a lewd, bewitching charm, somewhat like a courtesan.
This woman possessed a natural, innocent beauty.
If the Witch was darkness, she would be light.
“Huh? What the hell do you guys want?”
Despite her refreshing voice, her tone was like a thug’s.
“Could you possibly be from the Tasan family?”
“Huh? Yeah, I am. What about it, hey.”
Why does she have to act so menacing every time?
Is she really a thug?
“We’re indebted to Rell-san.”
“The hell’re you sayin’. You Rell’s pal?”
Maybe the soul of a thug possessed her body.
“Y-Yes. My name is Woff.”
“I am Hayyarn.”
“Name’s Syuu. Syuu=Tasan. Nice ta meetcha.”
She grinned broadly. Her bright smile, like the sun, was captivating.
We were led not to Liv-san’s room, but to the living room.
“See ya.”
“Ah, yes.”
Syuu-san departed.
Lupinus-san was also in the living room. Ms. Pachira was likely with Megadia-san.
She is Megadia-san’s Tsukaeshi.
Liv-san spoke.
For some reason, in a strangely seductive way.
“Nn… Your request… Thank you… I’m… Liv…”
“Well, I mean, we did make a request, but…”
It wasn’t that kind of request.
“Now, now, Woff-san. Hayyarn-san. Please, have a seat.”
At Lupinus-san’s invitation, we sat on the sofa without hesitation.
Lupinus-san served us tea.
Hayyarn greeted Lupinus-san.
“Lady Lupinus. How goes the collection of monster scream samples?”
“It is proceeding smoothly. I should be able to hand them over very soon.”
“Nn… Collected… various voices… like Lupinus’s scream…”
“Erase that, forget it!”
Lupinus-san shouted, her face bright red.
Startled, she cleared her throat.
“Ahem. My deepest apologies. Now then, what business do you have with Liv?”
“Yes. Actually, we were thinking of creating something at the Lab that can be mass-produced and sold.”
“That sounds interesting.”
“Arc… Lab… Honestly… its usage until now… was wasteful…”
“We need money from now on. Research requires money too.”
“That is true.”
“Yes. So, if possible, we’d like permission to mass-produce and sell it.”
“Nn… What…?”
“Orbs of Light.”
Orbs of Light. The things I received from Liv-san.
They float gently and emit light. That’s all they do, but they come in handy in the Dungeon.
Dungeons are generally dimly lit by things like moss, but occasionally, there are pitch-black areas.
That’s when Orbs of Light are useful. Hayyarn realized it immediately.
“I see. Those things. Yes, those can definitely be mass-produced!”
“Yes. I think many Seekers would want Orbs of Light.”
“Indeed. Being able to mass-produce them would be a strength in itself.”
“Nn… I see… Okay.”
Permission was granted easily. Lupinus-san looked dubious.
“Are you sure about this?”
“Yeah… Besides… those aren’t… something Liv made…”
Right, they were tools from the Planetary Emergency Survival Kit, weren’t they?
Still, Liv-san is the owner.
“Lady Liv. We will pay usage fees.”
“…Nn… In that case… I have a favor… for the boy.”
“For me?”
“…A Minos Doll… I want to hire one… as a Maid… here.”
“Eh? A Minos Doll?”
That was unexpected.
“Just when I wondered what she was going to say… but that’s not a bad idea. We were actually discussing hiring a Maid with the Tasan Family.”
“I see. But a Minos Doll?”
“Nn… Minos Doll. Very good. Strong is also good.”
“Ho. Indeed, they could certainly serve adequately as guards.”
“Ah, true.”
Their base strength is about the same as a Minos Unit, so they’re better than average.
And since Munieca-san is instructing them, they can handle all the tasks of a Maid.
Most importantly, they learn what they’re taught without fail and can move with unparalleled precision.
Isn’t that perfect?
“Nn… As the master… of Munieca’s… ‘Autodoll’… give the order.”
“That’s asking a bit much… but I’ll pass on the message. I’m heading back now, so.”
“You are her Tsukaeshi, aren’t you?”
“Yes.”
“Honestly, I am worried about Pachira, but if Megadia is there, I can rest easy.”
“Mineha-san and I are also there.”
“Ah, yes, that’s right.”
Just then, I got thirsty and picked up my cup.
“Nn… But… isn’t the boy… busy… conquering ‘The Impregnable’…?
I spectacularly sprayed my tea.
“Oh my, are you alright?”
Lupinus-san took out a handkerchief and wiped my face for me.
“Cough cough cough Wh-What are you talking about?!”
“…I… will become… the Conquest King…”
“No, I won’t!”
Geez, Liv-san, honestly.
Lupinus-san, why are you laughing?
Hayyarn, you’re laughing too much. I’ll string you up.
And so, we easily obtained permission.
I sent Hayyarn off to the Lab and started heading back.
On a narrow path I used as a shortcut, I spotted Fairial.
She looked somewhat troubled… This place is quite dangerous.
“Um, is something wrong?”
“Oh?”
Spoken to, Fairial turned around.
She was a stunningly beautiful woman, considerably older than me. I gathered her age from her general aura.
She looked to be in her late twenties. She had neatly arranged honey-colored hair and azure eyes.
Huh, her hair color is the same as Mineha-san’s.
She had a doll-like, well-featured face that gave a cool impression.
She wore a crimson dress that clung to her body, which was also quite alluring.
It felt like coolness and gentleness coexisted within her.
“It’s dangerous around here, you know.”
Because the ‘Great O’Browns’ was about to start, all of Hydrangea had become restless.
Along with that, the number of people coming in from outside had surged, and various crimes were on the rise.
The guards had increased their numbers to cope, but they couldn’t keep up.
Crimes against women, regardless of whether they were Seekers, were particularly numerous.
It’s a terrible story, but they say some noble lady was attacked recently.
“Oh, thank you for your kindness.”
“So, what happened?”
“Actually, I seem to have gotten lost. I’m trying to get to the front of the Hero Statue Fountain in Hydrangea Central Park.”
“That’s the complete opposite direction. Don’t you have a map?”
“I do. But I don’t know how to read it.”
There are people like that, huh.
“In that case, I’ll guide you.”
“Oh, is that alright?”
“Yes. I can’t just ignore someone in trouble.”
“Oh my, well then, please do.”
“Okay. First, this way.”
I guided her, showing her the path.
“I’m so sorry. A Seeker who can’t even read a map…”
“You’re a Seeker?”
“Yes, my role is close-to-mid-range attacks. My husband was good at things like maps.”
“Your husband?”
“Yes, though it’s been quite a while since he passed away.”
“Is that so?”
“But for places I know, I can tell, despite appearances. There’s a Dungeon near the Fairial village, and I’m fine there without looking at a map. This is no good. I need to learn how to read maps, it’s embarrassing.”
“It’s understandable not to know your way around unfamiliar places. When that happens, asking someone is the best way. When I first came to this city, I didn’t know anything either. I started understanding little by little by asking people.”
“Oh my, I wish my daughter were as straightforward as that.”
“You have a daughter?”
“Yes, she’s also a Seeker. She takes after me, she has a stubborn side.”
“But I feel like she’s a kind girl.”
“Oh, I’m happy to hear that.”
“We’ve arrived.”
Hydrangea Central Park.
The Fairial woman looked around restlessly.
“The Hero Statue Fountain is over there.”
“Oh my, how magnificent. I’ll be fine from here. Thank you.”
“Not at all. Well then, take care.”
I left quickly.
Still, a Fairial whose daughter is a Seeker… just like Mineha-san.
Especially the stubborn part.
No way… Oh well, never mind.