Chapter 61.
It was night.
Because Tsubaki's request was urgent, Eugene stayed in Haruhime's boudoir for a little while, and then quickly left with the three little darlings-oh no, little bodyguards.
After all, Haruhime couldn't follow him all the time; otherwise, he could perform a 'Level Ascension' at any moment.
However, Eugene would obtain that divine skill sooner or later.
Haruhime had no adventurer talent, and this kind of magic was a complete waste on her.
Moreover, due to the Ishtar Familia's plan, as long as this magic existed for one more day, she would face a life-or-death crisis.
Eugene's plan was that once he completely won the girl over, he would directly transform into a 'Heart-Stealing Rogue' and turn her into a complete ordinary person.
This would give him plenty of room for maneuver.
Whether forcibly taking her away or negotiating with Ishtar, it would be greatly advantageous to him.
"Tsk, it's still easier to just use force," Eugene thought, getting a headache thinking about the procuress goddess.
Arrogant and narcissistic, and brainless to boot.
Because of her selfish desires, the entire Familia was sunk.
Not only that, thousands of sex workers who made a living in the Pleasure Quarter could only end up on the streets.
In this war-torn alternate world, there was no opportunity to 'fight the good fight' like in the real world.
If you don't come out and sell, you'll starve to death.
It was like this even in Orario, let alone other countries.
Therefore, in order to save those women who worked hard for everyone, Eugene could only choose to confront Ishtar head-on!
No choice, I'm just such a great philanthropist.
Still changing his appearance before getting into a carriage, Eugene and the others headed straight for Tsubaki's workshop.
Before reaching the door, the group could sense the muttering inside.
Not coming yet, not coming yet, not coming yet, not coming yet...
Eugene felt an inexplicable amusement.
What's with this feeling of a complaining wife in her boudoir?
A top-tier master craftsman could be this anxious just waiting for a single material.
He strolled in, and the next second, a brown figure suddenly pounced on him!
"Waaah, old man, you're finally here!!"
"I was dying of waiting!"
Unlike their first meeting, Tsubaki was wrapped in a Japanese-style short jacket, but this still couldn't conceal her proud charm.
Her ample bosom pressed against Eugene, causing a stir in him.
"Cough, cough, I'm here, I'm here."
Eugene signaled her not to be so agitated, or he would get excited soon.
"Quick, let me see what great treasure it is!"
Tsubaki put her hands on her hips, her single eye shining.
The group came to the relatively spacious center of the workshop. Eugene waved his hand, and from the system space, he displayed parts of the Black Goliath's hide, flesh, bones, and teeth one by one.
What he took out was already a lot, but it was still only a small part of the total.
Fortunately, he had completed an awesome great feat, which instantly rewarded him with a large amount of system space, making the storage of these materials effortless.
"Hmm..."
With a research project at hand, Tsubaki's expression returned to seriousness.
She put on a single crystal monocle and carefully analyzed these unique materials.
That focused intensity made it seem as if she had once again immersed herself in her own world.
Eugene was not in a hurry and waited by the side with his arms crossed.
Tsubaki's observation was quite long, as she spent a lot of time looking at each piece.
After staying like this for at least three or four hours, Orario's foremost craftsman lightly frowned and silently stood up.
Eugene watched her with a smile, just waiting for the result.
"As you said, it's a material I've never seen before," Tsubaki said with a relieved smile. "And every single piece is top-tier."
Of course it is, Eugene mumbled in his heart.
In the original work, attacks that could easily destroy Level 2 weapons couldn't tear apart the armor made from it!
The protagonist Bell also managed to save his life at a critical moment thanks to its excellent defensive power.
"Leaving the rest aside for now."
"I need to turn all this tough hide, combined with the hardest metal I previously provided, into light armor, and as quickly as possible."
"No problem!"
Facing Eugene's request, Tsubaki agreed readily.
She once again showed a look of eagerness, like a child with a new toy.
However, other children would only break their toys in the end.
But Tsubaki could further improve it, allowing it to perform with even greater excellence!
"Please, ladies," Eugene bowed and gestured like a gentleman. "It's time to get yourselves a new outfit!"
Just like that, in the dead of night in Orario, when everything should have been quiet, thick smoke once again drifted from the chimney of a workshop.
The rhythmic sound of hammering iron began.
A Level 5 adventurer can fight for days and nights continuously.
And a Level 5 craftsman can naturally hammer away for days without rest!
This was their exclusive battlefield, where they poured all their energy into constantly breaking through their own limits and finally forging reliable pieces of equipment.
For the joy that achievement brought, they could put everything else aside!
"Oh, right!"
Just as Eugene and the others were about to leave, Tsubaki inexplicably turned her head back:
"The processing fee is 100 million Valis!"
Eugene's mouth twitched.
The joy that money brought was considerable too!
...
On the other side.
Soma Familia Headquarters.
In the huge mansion that had completely sunk into silence, there was no one.
No one, meaning.
No living person.
"Gaaaaah!!"
Zanis's expression was completely twisted, filled with fear, and without any trace of his former composure.
His shoulder was pierced by a long spear, and blood flowed profusely.
Strangely, no amount of healing potions helped.
"Don't bother," a man's mocking voice came from the darkness.
"There is a curse on this spear, and the wounds it causes will never heal."
Dix stepped out from the front, wearing a leather jacket, black light armor underneath, and reflective goggles on his head.
His attire was like that of a traveler, lacking any of the seriousness of an adventurer.
But those who knew him understood that it was because he possessed enough power and confidence to move unimpeded in the dangerous dungeon.
"You! Dix! Why are you doing this to me!"
Zanis roared unwillingly, "Aren't you using my smuggling channels too!"
"I'm the one who helped you transport those monsters you hunted out of Orario!"
"Now, you bastard actually-"
Slap!
Dix smiled mockingly and sent Zanis flying with a slap, who then spat out a mouthful of blood!
"Too much talk~ You should beg for mercy more."
"That way, I'll have more fun!"
He advanced with a malicious smile, while Zanis kept retreating on the ground, trembling all over and sweating profusely.
"I beg you! Please, don't kill me!"
"I'll give you all my money! And my channels, my subordinates, everything I have!"
But Dix just waved his hand. "Oh, oh, don't misunderstand."
"I'm not the one who wants to kill you."
"Terry, the owner of the grand casino, a super wealthy man. You've really provoked a big shot."
Dix sat down on the table, continuing to enjoy the man's death throes. "So now, you should hand over the leverage you have on him, right?"
His voice was clear, but Zanis looked completely confused.
Terry? Leverage?
When did I provoke a person like that?
"I, I don't even know him?" Zanis's lips trembled, but his mind raced. "There must be a misunderstanding!"
Even in despair, he spared no effort to defend himself.
After years of cooperation, both sides had a certain understanding of each other.
Coupled with Zanis's talent for confusing right and wrong, Dix was actually slightly shaken.
"That's right! How could a coward like me dare to threaten Mr. Terry!"
"I suspect someone is sowing discord!"
"That Eugene, it must be him!"
Seeing the bloodthirsty villain fall into confusion, Zanis seemed to see a glimmer of hope.
He crawled over on his knees, clutching Dix's trouser leg, his voice mournful. "Brother Dix! As long as you don't kill me, I'll be your dog from now on!"
"Hmm... so, you were actually wronged?"
Dix stroked his chin, looking somewhat helpless.
"Then did I kill all those guards for nothing?"
"No, no, no! I will keep it a secret for you!"
Heh... Dix's mouth curled into a smile. Under the moonlight, a scarlet light gleamed in his goggles.
"Well said..."
His arm flicked, and the long spear cut a bloody streak across Zanis's face.
The next moment, Zanis's entire lower jaw was split open!
"This way, the secret can be kept forever."
The man, who let out a cruel laugh, stood on the windowsill, feeling not discouraged at all, but rather extremely excited.
Eugene!
This name, he Dix has taken note of!
The next instant, dark clouds obscured the moon, and the man's figure merged into the darkness.
Inside this building, once filled with all sorts of scum, which rose through crime and oppression, only the wailing Zanis remained.
He stumbled and ran into the deep night.
Eventually, he fell down in the blood-stained hall.
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