After resting for a while in the Sakura Sanctuary, Draco left.
Before leaving, he instructed Orel to lock down the teleportation gates of the Eighth Floor; no one was to enter without his command.
Returning to his office on the Ninth Floor, Draco called for Sebas and Shuna.
"Sebas, what do you think Nazarick is still lacking right now?"
Sebas thought for a moment. "Manpower, equipment, food, sources of funding, and intelligence."
Draco's mouth twitched. How could so many things still be missing!
"Explain your thoughts in detail."
Sebas nodded. "Nazarick covers a vast area, and the Area Guardians of many floors have not yet appeared."
"Most places are in a defenseless state, so I believe a large amount of manpower is needed for defense."
"However, these matters were originally Demiurge's responsibility; I am merely offering some opinions and do not dare to overstep."
"There are also the issues of equipment and food sources that need to be addressed immediately."
"Sources of funding and external intelligence are also things we currently lack."
As he finished, Draco's brow furrowed slightly.
"The food problem can be solved. There are wheat seeds in here; arrange for people to plant them."
"Have Mare see if he can accelerate their growth."
After handing the spatial ring to Sebas, Draco continued, "I already have ideas for the manpower issue; it can be resolved in a few days."
"As for the remaining problems... Albedo, what do you think?"
Albedo's intelligence was on the same level as Demiurge's; Draco thought she might have some good suggestions.
Sure enough, after a moment of contemplation, Albedo spoke slowly, "Master can wait for Demiurge to return and leave it to him to handle."
"Uh..."
Draco decided to take back his previous thought.
"Alright, let's leave it like this for now."
He somewhat regretted sending his strategist out to gather information.
"Shuna, Sebas will be taking over logistics from now on. I have a new assignment for you."
"A new assignment?" Shuna asked in confusion.
"I want you to become a teacher."
"A teacher? Me?"
Shuna pointed at the tip of her nose, her face full of bewilderment.
"That's right. Your magical talent is very strong, so it's most appropriate for you to teach."
"This... can I really do it?"
"No problem, don't worry."
Seeing Draco's confident expression, Shuna nodded reluctantly.
"Alright then, I'll try."
"By the way, I brought a gift for you both."
Draco handed an old-fashioned pocket watch to Sebas and a pair of crystal earrings to Shuna.
Immediately, Shuna's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed in surprise, "So beautiful!"
Sebas also carefully put away the pocket watch.
"Thank you, Lord." x2
"I'm glad you like them."
"Also, where did that girl Kurumi run off to?"
"She went out to play and hasn't come back yet," Shuna replied.
Draco thought of the three Little Leopard Girls—Shia, Thier, and Thima—and felt that since they were so hardworking at such a young age,
Kurumi definitely needed to go and learn something too.
"When she gets back, have her go find Cocytus for training. We can't let her get too lax."
Just as he finished speaking, a commotion was heard outside the door.
"Bang!" The door was pushed open.
"Master, I heard you're back! Did you bring a gift for Kurumi?"
Kurumi rushed in, pouncing toward Draco with a hop and a skip, her two fox tails wagging to show her excitement.
However, seeing Kurumi covered in dirt with her hair a mess, Draco's eyebrows twitched.
"How did you end up looking like this?"
Kurumi puffed out her cheeks aggrievedly. "I didn't want to either, but it was pitch black in that cave and I couldn't see anything."
As she spoke, she presented a stone like a treasure. "Master, look! This is what I found, that thing called... what was it again?"
Draco took a close look. "This is... iron ore!?"
"Yup~"
"Where did you find it?"
"In a dark hole deep in the mountains."
"Quick, take me to see it."
Draco urgently pulled Kurumi toward the direction of the cave.
Sebas, Albedo, and the others followed curiously.
Under Kurumi's lead, the group soon arrived at the cave in front of the mountain wall.
Without a word, Draco walked inside.
The cave was quite deep; it took about a hundred meters to reach the end.
Draco gasped. There were actually so many iron ores hidden here!!
Looking at the ores covering the surrounding stone walls, he deduced there was definitely a mineral vein here.
"Sebas, notify Aura immediately to send people for excavation."
"Yes."
After instructing Sebas, Draco turned back to Kurumi. "How did you find this place?"
"I just found it while playing nearby by accident, hehe."
Kurumi gave a couple of silly laughs.
"Since you've performed a service, I'll let you play for two more days."
"Eh? Play for two more days?"
Kurumi blinked her eyes. "Master, what do you mean?"
"Nothing. Go on, keep playing."
Kurumi didn't think too much of it and left happily.
Draco was in a very pleasant mood.
Having this iron mine would save him a lot of trouble.
Aura's subordinates included Gold-Eating Beasts, which could turn iron ore into iron ingots.
Then, by smelting them in the lava world of the Seventh Floor, they could obtain steel.
After Draco finished giving Aura her instructions, the sky turned dark.
Inside the luxurious bathroom, Draco lay quietly in the pool, enjoying a warm and comfortable massage.
Albedo gently massaged Draco's shoulders. "Master, does it feel good?"
"Mhm, not bad."
"Master, no one else is here right now, why don't we..."
"Don't start!"
As a result, Albedo's hands gradually became more bold.
"You really are..."
...The night was hazy, and the room was filled with endless passion.
"Master, one more time."
"I'm exhausted!!"
Unable to refuse her, the battle continued until it gradually subsided in the early morning of the next day.
In the middle of the night, Draco actually gained the skill 'Endurance' because of this.
This left Draco somewhat between laughter and tears.
But at least, with this skill, future nights wouldn't be so tiring.
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