Jigglypuff's Diary

Edit: 2015/08/10 Fixed a pronoun and changed staff arts -> spear arts. 

Volume 3 Chapter 3

The next day.

I woke up in the morning, did my preparations, and then gathered the slimes. But then I noticed something amiss. What is this slime?

What lay before my eyes was a slime I’d never seen before. However, I knew for sure that I was contracted with it, so I quickly used ‘Monster Identify’.

Medicine Slime
Skills

• Generate Liquid Medicine Lv3
• Poison Resistance Lv3
• Disease Resistance Lv5
• Physical Attack Resistance Lv1
• Jump Lv3
• Digestion Lv3
• Absorption Lv3
• Split Lv3
• Spear Arts Lv1

Medicine slime? I don’t remember taming a slime like this. In that case, did it evolve!?

“But I shouldn’t have any more normal slimes left. Moreover, it has the ‘Spear Arts’ skill… I know!” [Ryouma]

When you think about it, medicine can become poison depending on how you use it. The reverse is also true. Then in that case, it must’ve evolved from the poison slime!

“No slimes have evolved a second time after evolving until now, so I thought they could only evolve once. But to think that they would actually have a second evolution. But why all of the sudden? Did I fulfill the evolution conditions somewhere?” [Ryouma]

The evolution of a slime is decided by the food they eat. So the medicine slime’s evolution condition must be medicine? Something like that, when did I? …Now that I think about it, last night, the spilled medicine was cleaned up by someone right? I thought the cleaner slimes were the ones who cleaned it up, but was it this slime?

In order to confirm my suspicions, I gathered the poison slimes, and poured out a bottle of antidote into a vessel of stone I made before. Right then and there five poison slimes gathered and began to drink.

“Ahh, they’re drinking. So it really was the poison slime…” [Ryouma]

The poison slime from before evolved after drinking a bottle. In that case, a simple calculation should mean that five slimes would need five bottles. Having thought that, I gave the poison slimes 4 more bottles.

And while they were drinking, I made several vessels, and then I gave an order to the medicine slime.

“Show me what kind of medicine you can make.” [Ryouma]

As I said that, I presented to it the vessels. The medicine slime then proceeded to spit out liquid one after another into the vessels. From silky smooth to sticky, there were all sorts.

I confirmed those one after another and…

Potion
Styptic
Antidote
Poison (Immediate Effect)
Poison (Slow Effect)
Paralysis Poison (Immediate Effect)
Paralysis Poison (Slow Effect)
Antibacterial Medicine

“Oh… it’s quite varied. And as expected it can release both medicine and poison. But what’s up with this antibacterial medicine?” [Ryouma]

When I used ‘Identify’ on it, this came out:

Antibacterial Medicine

A liquid generated by the medicine slime that possesses powerful antibacterial properties. When applied, the viruses and bacteria in the area will be sterilized. Unless applied in an airtight container, the water content will immediately evaporate. This liquid is harmless to humans.

Isn’t this an antiseptic?! This is perfect! Especially since I was quite worried about going to other regions aside from the Jamil Region hygiene wise.

… I feel like quite a bit of time had passed while I was doing this. I better go to the store now.

I headed towards the town after I gathered the slime in a panic. However, the store was already open by the time I got there. I entered the store through the employee’s door, and met up with Carm-san.

“Good morning, Boss.” [Carm]
“Good morning, Carm-san.” {Ryouma}
“Boss, has something been happening lately?” [Carm]
“Eh? What do you mean?” [Ryouma]
“Until now you’ve been coming to the store before opening, but yesterday and today, you came here late. So I was wondering if something was happening.” [Carm]
“Ahh… there’s no problem. I’ve just been caught up in my own things is all.” [Ryouma]
“Really? If so, then that’s fine. But if something were up, then please don’t hesitate to discuss it with us.” [Carm]
“Thank you very much.” [Ryouma]
“Also, since you’re here and all, I’d like to ask you to be here at this time from now on.” [Carm]

At this time?

“Why is that?” [Ryouma]
“If you come here early, you’ll definitely do the store’s preparations yourself, causing the people below to have no work left. It’s practice for the newcomers, so please get used to leaving the work to other people.” {Carm}

So I was stealing their work?

“I see, then in that case it can’t be helped.” [Ryouma]

I understand the reason given, but thanks to this I’ll have even less work to do… Ah, speaking of which, I need to talk about the windows.

“Carm-san, are Fei-san and Li Ling-san free right now?” [Ryouma]
“Fei-san is tending to the store right now, but Li Ling-san should be in the break room. Is there something you need from them?” [Carm]
“It’s about the store’s crime prevention. I thought of something, so I wanted to hear their opinion.” [Ryouma]
”I see. Then please wait at the office, I’ll call her now.” [Carm]

Right after I got to the office, Carm-san and Li Ling-san also came. They were at the door right next, so of course they’d come that fast. Or rather, it would have been fine if I just went there myself instead.

“Good morning, boss. I heard you had business with me.” [Li Ling]
“Good morning, Li Ling-san. Regarding the windows of the store, they’re quite easy to break into, right?” [Ryouma]
“Yes. As long as one brought a hammer or an axe, it’s easy enough for anyone to break in. We’d already thought of that, so we’re keeping an eye on it too.” [Li Ling]
“Thanks as always. In any case, I figured if the windows were indestructible it’d make life easier for you guys.” [Ryouma]
“Well, that’s true. But how?” [Li Ling]

I took out one of the concentrated sticky liquid planks I’d made the previous day from my ‘Dimension Home’. When Carm-san saw that, his gaze changed.

“Is that a window glass?” [Carm]
“It’s a little different.” [Ryouma]
“But that shape and that transparency… I really can’t see it as anything else. No, even if it’s not a window glass, we can definitely use this as an alternative! Boss, did you make this?” [Carm]
 
He’s enthusiastic about that, huh? Well it’s true that I plan to use these planks as an alternative for window glasses, but I don’t have any intention to sell these right now.

“Sorry to disappoint you, but I’m not planning to sell these right now. Besides, the production rate is also insufficient.” [Ryouma]
“I see… sorry.” [Carm]
“Don’t mind it. Besides, just like you said, I’m certainly planning to use these planks as an alternative to window glasses. And while it looks similar to a glass, it’s resilience is on a different level.” [Ryouma]

I hit the glass with my hand to prove to them its resilience.

When Li Ling-san saw that her eyes narrowed.

“Boss, do you mind if I try that too?” [Li Ling]
“No problem, here. I have some spare, so it’s fine even if you break it.” [Ryouma]

Li Ling-san hit the plank with her fist several times. But despite that, the plank remained unperturbed. Afterwards, she used strengthening magic, but at most, all she was able to do was crack it a bit.

“… It’s tough alright. If we install this on the first floor, the assailants will definitely have a hard time breaking in. But in the case we were to be cornered, we also won’t be able to break the windows and escape. Because of that we’ll also have to be careful.” [Li Ling]

So it had that kind of demerit!

“That’s true…”
“It’s certainly a good idea to have these installed to defend against assailants. Moreover, if all the windows of the store were to be replaced by these, then we’ll be able to focus on the lodging even during the night where there’s no people.” [Li Ling]
“I see. Then it’s fine if I replace all of the windows with these, right?” [Ryouma]
“Yes, thank you very much.” [Li Ling]

Like this, I began the replacement of the windows of the store from wood to these concentrated hardening liquid planks.

I’ll start from behind the store where there’re no customers. Then, from there I’ll work my way towards the side facing the neighboring stores, then to the side facing the road, until finally, the front of the store that’s facing the residential district… Is what I was thinking, when all of the sudden I heard an angry voice.

“What did you do to my laundry!? Does this store tear its customers’ clothes?” [Someone]

I quickly hurried to the store’s entrance. When I got there, I saw an ill-bred man quarreling with Fina-san as Fei-san interjected.

On top of the counter lay a shirt, torn from its collar all the way down. However, the cleaner slimes can’t tear clothes apart from using too much power like you’d get when washing by hand.

Even though it’s a false accusation it still doesn’t feel good. And even though this is better than a legit claim, I still won’t allow this slander.

If I recall correctly, the most important part in order to handle these kind of situations according to my previous life is to have a firm attitude. Of course, there’s a difference between the real thing and theory.

Still, I guess I’ll show them some proof… I am after all the boss of this store, so there’s no way I could just stand here and watch.

I called out to the clamoring man.

“May I know what the problem is?” [Ryouma]
“Boss?” [Fei]

Fei-san was the first to react. I gave a fleeting glance at the man to let Fei-san know that I’ll handle this one today. Seeming to have understood, he let me go while keeping an eye out on the man.

“Haaah!? What’s with the brat!? Get lost!” [Man]
“That’s not possible, since I’m the boss of this store. Is there something unsatisfactory with our store’s service?” [Ryouma]

The man’s eyebrow twitched when he heard that, and this time he quarreled with me.

“Oh? Well your damned store screwed me over! Look! My only good suit’s been torn apart! Your poopy store better compensate me for this!” [Man]
“If you don’t mind, I’d like to take a look at that.” [Ryouma]

I took the cloth, and examined it. It’s important that I put on a good show of properly listening to the claim, otherwise, it’ll be bad for the store’s image. Although I don’t care about what this rascal thinks, there are some onlookers watching, so I need to make a good impression.

Hmm… looks like this torn shirt’s been cut with a knife, and then torn from there. If it was washed by hand, then it might have been torn, but that’s not possible with the cleaner slimes. This is clearly a false accusation.

It’s impossible for my cleaner slimes to cause this tear. Even if it is a false accusation, isn’t this too lacking? I clearly explained that the slimes were the ones washing the clothes on the store’s opening day! If you’re going to falsely accuse my store, then you should’ve at least brought a shirt, claiming it melted!

“I’ll be troubled if you bring this kind of false accusation, customer.” [Ryouma]

I said as I looked at the man head-on.

“Haah!? False accusation!? Me? Wasn’t it your store that tore this up!? And instead of apologizing you’re actually accusing me!? What a store! This evil corrupt merchant!!” [Man]

Yelled the man in a loud voice to let the onlookers surrounding us hear. In response to that, I said this.

“Then, shall I show you proof?” [Ryouma]
“Aah?” [Man]

“Please wait a moment. I will show everyone here how the store washes its laundry. After everyone sees it, you should all come to understand that this kind of thing is impossible.” [Ryouma]

I left that place to Fei-san for a moment as I went to get a cleaner slime.

“Now, I did say that I will be exhibiting the store’s method on washing clothes, but for that I’ll need something to wash. Is there anyone amongst you who would volunteer to lend me his laundry? In exchange I will wash it for free.” [Ryouma]

At those words, voices rose here and there.

“Then, to the person over there, thank you very much.” [Ryouma]

One of the male customers lent me his bag of laundry, and I took out its contents and put it over the counter. A bloodstained pair of pants and shirt. They were normal clothes, but considering that the man was also built tough, he’s probably an adventurer.

“Please observe.” [Ryouma]

I ordered the cleaner slime to wash it. The cleaner slime washed it as usual, and even the bloodstain was removed, making the clothes good as new. Seeing that, the onlookers couldn’t help but let out voices of surprise. The clothes were fully washed in only 10 seconds.

“What do you think? This is how we wash your clothes. And naturally, because of this there also isn’t any way for there to be a situation like yours.” [Ryouma]
“T-That’s…” [Man]
“If you want to say it’s a fluke, then I’ll entertain you as much as you want, and show it to you again.” {Ryouma}

After that, I washed 20 more people’s worth of clothes, and the man was no longer able to say anything.

“To begin with, do you think that a slime could cause this kind of tear? The slimes don’t have nails or fangs to cut a cloth like this. Moreover, they don’t have the strength. And by the way, the slimes of this store eat only the filth sticking to the clothes. So there’s no way for them to make the kind of mistake you might see in a normal laundromat. And so, there’s no way for them to tear your shirt.

In fact, I’ve already been using this method to have my laundry washed, and not once have I had my clothes torn. That’s why I have full confidence that there’s no way the store could have caused this kind of tear.” [Ryouma]

When the people around me heard this, everyone but the ruffian was convinced. On top of me not having any clumsiness, it was also important to give the customers a good impression. And now that everyone was already convinced, there’s no longer any need for me to mind the ruffian.

“Now, since you’re going to be quite a nuisance to the store’ operation, I’ll have to hand you over to the guards. Could you please behave yourself as I hand you over to them?” [Ryouma]
“Tch!! I’ll teach you to mess with me!” [Man]

The man came rushing at me as he said that. But in response, I twisted his body, took his arm, and threw him. Naturally, I threw him to a place where the other onlookers won’t get caught up. As the man fell, a sharp noise echoed.

Then, I rushed over to the fallen man and stomped on his throat.

“Goha! Kahi! Gek… ha!” [Man]

Having been thrown and stomped on, the man felt not only pain, but also found difficulty in breathing.

“It’s only self-defense. There’s no injury too, only pain, so there’s no problem.” [Ryouma]

With so many eyes here, there’s no way I could beat this ruffian too much, so I’ll leave it here. After the man was subdued, we called the guards over and handed him to them. With that, this case was concluded.

“Boss, Fei-san, thank you very much.” [Fina]
“I didn’t do anything this time, you know? The one who did all the work was the boss.” [Fei]
“Well I am the boss after all, I have to act properly when a guy like that comes while I’m here.” [Ryouma]
“Boss you’re also quite strong, huh~” [Jeanne]
“But boss, was it ok to wash those clothes for free?” [Fei]
“This much isn’t a problem. Besides, what’s important is that I was able to properly let the onlookers know that the ruffian’s claim was nothing but false accusation. Otherwise, they would’ve thought that we were the ones wrong, and our profits would take a hit.” [Ryouma]
“I see. That’s certainly true.” [Karla]

Agreed Karla-san.

“But still, please tell us beforehand if you’re going to do something like that. I was so nervous, you know?” [Karla]
“After all, we hadn’t any idea that you were so strong.” [Carm]

Oh, I forgot about it, but from the outside I’m an 11 year old kid… I tend to forgot this kind of stuff from time to time.

They knew that I could use magic, but since I couldn’t really use offensive magic much while in the town or in the store, they were worried. And I also haven’t had the opportunity to show them my strength.

“Sorry, I forgot to tell you.” [Ryouma]

Reporting, contacting, and consultation! These things are important!

Although this kind of stuff happened, I was able to finish replacing all the windows with my concentrated hardening liquid plank safely.

Just a little bit before dusk, I went over to Serge-san’s. There’s also the medicine slime, but it’s mostly since I had to buy some bottles for the medicine and some tools.

“Welcome, Ryouma-sama.” [Serge]
“Hello, Serge-san. I came here today to buy things for myself.” [Ryouma]
“What are you looking for?” [Serge]
“I’d like to purchase a large number of bottles to put medicine in.” [Ryouma]
“I understand. However, a large number?” [Serge]
“Yes. Actually, I studied medicine under my grandmother, and now that I have some time, I’d like to practice it. After all, adventurer work is quite dangerous, so it’s also to prepare for it.” [Ryouma]
“I see, but still… If you’re going to purchase a large amount of medicine bottles, then you should register as a medicine store to the merchant guild. Moreover, if you purchase through them, you’ll be able to get the bottles cheaper.” [Serge]

Now that he mentions it…

In the end, I wasn’t able to buy a medicine bottle from Serge’s. And since I had some spare time, I told him I’d treat some extra cloths instead.

After that I went to the merchant guild, and the guild master greeted me at the guest room.

“What do you need? More people again?” [Grisela]
“No, today’s for something else.” [Ryouma]

As I said that, I explained.

“I see, so you want to buy some bottles for your medicine… Exactly, how skilled are you?” [Grisela]

Having been asked that, I took out the antidote I made the day before yesterday. The guild master took the bottle, used ‘Identify’, and then she burst into a laughter.

“Not bad, not bad. This is more than good enough to be sold. With this you could even open up a pharmacy. So, how about it?” [Grisela]
“I don’t plan to right now.” [Ryouma]
“After all, it’s more than enough if you start your branch store like this. It’s also important for you to have a craft just in case something happens. And in the case your money is insufficient to start a branch store, won’t it be a good idea to have a sideline? Or if you want, I could buy these from you.” [Grisela]
“Is that ok?” [Ryouma]
“It’s fine, after all I’m expecting all sorts from you. Moreover, I specialized in medicine before I reached this position, you know? The quality of this medicine is good, so as long as I use my connections, I’ll be able to sell as much as I want.” [Grisela]

Eh? So the guild master was a medicinal specialist?

“Thank you very much. I’ll be counting on you then, when the opportunity comes.” [Ryouma]

I gave my thanks to the guild master, and purchased a large number of medicinal bottles, along with pots, funnels, and other medical tools. And since I was already here in town, I decided to buy some food too before heading towards the abandoned mine.

Afterwards, I went back home without using magic and just running, since the sun was still up. Along the way, I passed by several other adventurers. I guess they’re going back from grell frog hunting.

As I ran while thinking that, the stench of the mud of the swamp wafted to my nose, and I thought of something. Back when I cleaned the latrine pits, didn’t I use a cloth treated with the deodorization liquid to deal with the stench? In that case, wouldn’t deodorization liquid sell quite a bit? After all, there were deodorants back in my world. Yeah, I’ll discuss it with Carm-san and the others tomorrow.

When I got to the mine, I made some supper quick, ate, and then passed the night examining the medicine slime’s antibacterial liquid.

I got a bit too into it, and I lost track of the time again. Thanks to that I’ll be sleeping late, but that aside, I was able to confirm that the five poison slimes who drank the antidotes this morning had also turned into medicine slimes. Since it’s like this, does this mean that the other slimes also have another evolution? … The slimes’ possibilities seem to go on endlessly.

After I calmed myself from confirming that the slimes had evolved, I drank from the goblet I got from Tekun. Then I thought of something.

“I know I shouldn’t be complaining since I got this from someone else, but still… Isn’t this a bit too inefficient?” [Ryouma]

Wine came out of the goblet just as Tekun had mentioned, but… I only drank once, and yet, I’d already consumed nearly 30,000 points of magic power. I confirmed it with my status board, so there’s no mistake. Even if I used up all of my magic power, I still wouldn’t be able to drink more than 6 times… Or wait, maybe 6 is quite a lot since for an evening drink. How should it normally be anyway? Hmm… then again, since I’m making something out of nothing, it might be a given that the magic power consumption is high. And the amount is also dependent on what I want.

… I don’t really know much about the proper amount though, since I haven’t been able to get a lot of opportunity to drink other than the socializing I had to do in my previous life. In any case, I’ll drink two glasses, then I’ll call it a day.

So I drank from the goblet, and then I went to sleep. The wine was delicious today as well, but it was disappointing that I forgot to prepare some snacks again too. I’ll make sure not to forget it next time.  

The next day.

I went out as soon as I opened my eyes only to notice that it was still dark.

“Did I sleep too early yesterday? It’s too early to go to the town.” [Ryouma]

So instead, I decided to expand the tunnel by making a storehouse and a kitchen. Then I also decided to arrange the things in my ‘Item Box’. I’ve already put everything related to medicinal herbs on the shelves of the alchemy room, but there are still things that haven’t been dealt with like the unsold pelts.

Pelt, pelt, pelt, pelt, pelt, black tea… black tea should be put in the kitchen.
Pelt, pelt, pelt, pelt, pelt, pelt, money… ah, these are from the bandits… weapon, armor, armor, weapon, weapon, weapon………… Come to think of it, I’ve forgotten about that Melzen’s spear. I should try it out next time. Next is… pelt.

“More pelt? There’re too many pelts! Why did I take everything so diligently!?” [Ryouma]

And so I arranged things for a while like that when I suddenly found something strange.

“What is this?”

What was in my hand right now was a goblet. All of my utensils are made with earth magic, so pretty much all of them are made out of stone, or shaped out of wood… But this goblet is silver. Moreover, there are decorations of gold here and there, and it even had gems embedded into it.

Why do I have something so luxurious in my ‘Item Box’? This shouldn’t be something that belongs to the bandits. I confirmed everything before leaving the forest, and I didn’t have anything this amazing. Still… I feel like I’ve seen this before.

Thinking that, I used ‘Identify’.

Sacred Treasure; The goblet of the God of Wine, Tekun.
This sacred treasure was created by the God of Wine, Tekun.
This sacred treasure has been enchanted with the power of the God of Wine, and can bring forth limitless wine in exchange for magic power.
Owner: Ryouma Takebayashi

!?!?!? Wait a moment, what is this! Why do I have something so exaggerated like a sacred treasure!

…………!!!

“I remember! This is something I got when I met Tekun! Wait! I brought it with me!?” [Ryouma]

Now that I think about it, I was quite panicked that time, so I just put everything into my ‘Item Box’… Did I accidentally put it in?

“Isn’t that rather clumsy? Well in any case, let’s go to the church!” [Ryouma]

I gently put the goblet into my ‘Item Box’, and have the slimes enter into the ‘Dimension Home’, and then I quickly rush to the town. Actually, I’m already going at full speed.

As soon as I got to the town, I headed straight to the church. And when I got to the church, the door of the church opened. The one standing there was the girl who greeted me when I met Kufo last time.

“Ara, are you here to worship?” [Girl]
“Yes, would it be alright to go now?” [Ryouma]
“Yes, go ahead. Still, it’s certainly quite strange to have someone come this early.” [Girl]

I don’t really have much time to chat, but…

“I’m quite busy lately, so I don’t really have time to come except around this time.” [Ryouma]
“Oh, really?” [Girl]

I was also brought to the chapel today. Actually, I already know the way, so there’s actually no need, and I could have just refused and ran. But of course, I have to keep up appearances. I give my thanks to the girl, sit at a chair, and pray.

Tekun! Take me to the divine realm!! As I asked that, a few seconds passed, and the world was filled with light. My prayer reached him!

As the light stopped, I turned my head. There, I saw Tekun. As I confirmed Tekun’s appearance, I breathed a sigh of relief.

“Ryouma, you called? Actually, how did you manage to call me? I clearly heard your voice just now.” [Tekun]
“I prayed at the church.” [Ryouma]
“Oi, oi, you shouldn’t be able to call me with just that, you know? If we could be called with just something like that, then we’d always be getting calls.” [Tekun]
“Even if you tell me that… But anyway, rather than that, I have something to talk to you about.” [Ryouma]
“What is it? Did something happen?” [Tekun]

I used my ‘Item Box’, and took the goblet out. When Tekun saw that, his eyes opened wide as if he were shocked, and he alternately looked at the goblet and the hole from the ‘Item Box’.

“Last time we met, you just left this with me and left, right?” [Ryouma]
“Y–yeah.” [Tekun]
“That time, I tried to look for some snacks in my ‘Item Box’ to eat while drinking, but then I ran out of time… So I quickly cleaned up, but in the process I accidentally took your goblet with me. I only noticed it this morning while I was arranging things from my ‘Item Box’… So… I’m sorry that I took it without asking you.” [Ryouma]
“You know, I don’t actually mind it. But that aside, you were able to take it with you?” [Tekun]
“I accidentally put it in my ‘Item Box’ so I guess that’s why. I was also able to properly take it out over there on the other side.” [Ryouma]

When Tekun heard that, he scratched his head, and then said this.

“Can you show me that for a bit?” [Tekun]

I gave him the goblet as he said that while pointing at it. Then Tekun looked at the goblet as he caressed it.

“… Ryouma, I don’t mind if you take this. Sacred treasures might be something that the humans revere, but I can make something like this anytime. Moreover, this has already become your possession.” [Tekun]
“Mine? Now that you mention it, when I used ‘Identify’ it said, “Owner: Ryouma Takebayashi.” [Ryouma]
“That’s it. From the looks of things, ever since I passed that to you and left, it had apparently already been considered as me granting you a sacred treasure. So this is already completely yours. Anyway, drink.” [Tekun]

As Tekun said that, a bottle of liquor appeared out of nowhere, and he poured that into the goblet.

“Is it alright? To give it that simply. Also, it’s still morning…” [Ryouma]
“Don’t mind it. Right now you’re only a soul. Your body won’t get drunk. And more than anything, a drink comes before talking, right? As for the goblet, I already mentioned it, but I can make something like that anytime. So don’t mind it. Besides, there’ve also been humans who received our sacred treasures in the past. The otherworlders had all sorts of request you know? Abilities were also popular but the most common one was receiving a sacred treasure. And as for receiving sacred treasure, there’s no problem with that at all. So enough of that, liquor’s more important.” [Tekun]

Is it fine to be that irresponsible!?

“Well if someone finds out that you have a sacred treasure, it will certainly cause a commotion, so you better make sure to hide it. It’s fine as long as you use it drink by yourself, right?” [Tekun]
“I see… alright. For the meantime, it’s good that there’s no problem. While I didn’t do it on purpose, I was still really scared when I found out I took something from the divine realm.” [Ryouma]

As I said that, I drank the wine in the goblet. The liquor is delicious as always, but the alcohol feels weaker today than before. Is Tekun being considerate?

“Gahaha, rather than it be problematic for you to just take – although it’s also kind of clumsy – but since that kind of thing is being managed thoroughly, rather than just being able to take this kind of thing carelessly, most shouldn’t even have been able to see this. So don’t mind it.

Besides, that goblet just brings out wine, you know? Compare that to a sacred treasure that allows its wielder to become stronger, and depending on their strength, cut castle walls like paper, this is way safer. That aside, I’m more concerned about how you were able to take a sacred treasure with you, but… eh, whatever.” [Tekun]

“Is that alright? Or rather, was I not supposed to be able to bring it with me?” [Ryouma]
“Of course you shouldn’t have been able to! To take something carelessly from the divine realm? Under normal circumstances, there’s no way that should be possible! To begin with, a human coming here is already plenty weird!” [Tekun]

Oh yeah…

“I’ve gone here so many times I forgot.” [Ryouma]
“Well, coming is one thing, but humans shouldn’t be able to invocate space magic here, you know? I don’t understand magic theories, so I don’t understand it well, but… It’s probably because Gayn’s trio called you here from your world, and that had some kind of effect.” [Tekun]
“Actually I’ve been told that often. Is that ok?” [Ryouma]
“Beats me… I’m the God of Wine and Craft. No way I can answer a question like that. That’s something you should ask Fer Noevir. If it’s him, then he might know something.” [Tekun]

Fer Noevir? It’s a name I’ve never heard of before.

“Who’s that Fer Noevir?” [Ryouma]
“Oh, you don’t know? It’s the magic god, Fer Noevir. That guy isolates himself in his own place. And while I don’t know what he’s doing, he’s the most informed when it comes to things related to magic and all sorts of stuff. Only, it’s very rare to meet him even as a god myself. I don’t know if you’ll ever have the chance to meet him.” [Tekun]
“I see. Well there’s no problem normally anyway, and Gayn’s group did tell me that it’s not a bad influence. I just wanted to know the reason is all.” [Ryouma]
“Well I guess it’s normal to think that, since the strange things are happening to you.” [Tekun]

As Tekun said that, my surroundings began to illuminate. Isn’t it earlier than normal?

“Ah, it’s time.” [Ryouma]

I quickly drink up the wine, and put back the goblet in my ‘Item Box’.

“Ho, so this is what it’s like when you’re going back.” [Tekun]
“Oh, now that you mention it, you weren’t here last time so you didn’t see, huh? By the way, did you meet up with Gayn’s group after that?” [Ryouma]
“Yeah, I caught them while they were going back. They really did go to your world. Next time, I’ll have them let me go to the other world!” [Tekun]

Said Tekun as he began to heartily laugh.

“I see, then please drink moder… ah, what am I saying. There’s no way the God of Wine would get drunk.” [Ryouma]
“Of course! I could drink enough to bathe!” [Tekun]
“Speaking of which, what would happen to the liquor in the world when you do something like that? Will it suddenly disappear?” [Ryouma]
“That won’t happen. Whether it’s there or here, the things of that world and the things made by god can also be eaten or drunk. Your goblet is the same. As long as you pour magic power into it, liquor will come out. No matter how much you drink, the drinks of other people won’t disappear.” [Tekun]
“I see, then I’ll use it without holding back.” [Ryouma]

As I said that, Tekun laughed and said this.

“Exactly. Just enjoy it! Wine’s something to be enjoyed after all!” [Tekun]

I tried to reply, but light completely filled the place, and before I knew it I was back at the chapel.

“… Guess I didn’t make it. If I pray here, will it reach?” [Ryouma]

Thank you, I’ll enjoy myself plenty with your wine here. And I hope you enjoy drinking there as well.

I prayed that prayer, then I left the church after donating.

Now, I guess I’ll go to the store. It’s a bit late though… After all, it’s already past the store’s opening time.

As I walked towards the store. I heard the laughter of many people near the store

Somehow I can hear people laughing. Where are their voices coming from……… my store?

It turns out the voices are coming from my shop. Looking at the crowd gathered outside, I noticed that the people were all laughing. What’s going on?

Thinking that, I peeked inside the store. There, I saw Li Ling-san knock two men out. What are they doing?

“Good morning, Li Ling-san.” [Ryouma]
“Ah, boss. Good morning. I’ll just tie these two up, so please wait a moment.” [Li Ling]

Li Ling-san quickly tied the two up. During that time, I asked Carm-san who was tending to the store.

“What happened?” [Ryouma]
“It’s been quite a while since the last, but those two came here as thugs.” [Carm]
“Eh? Then what’s up with the people laughing? I’d understand it if they were screaming, but why are they laughing?’ [Ryouma]
“Actually…”

Apparently these two guys stained their clothes with something really hard to wash of so they could complain. After all, if the store can’t wash it properly, then the store’s reputation would drop.

If it was a normal laundromat, then washing it off would certainly have been a problem. However, with the cleaner slimes being able to wash even the filth of a goblin’s loincloth, such things are meaningless. But they didn’t know that, so the ruffians shouted in a loud voice in front of the curious onlookers. “Look! They can’t take the dirt off my clothes!” At the same time, the perfectly clean laundry were spread before them.

Seeing such foolishness, the onlookers couldn’t help but begin to laugh. One after another, they began to laugh. And as if it were infectious, before anyone knew it, the entire crowd had already burst into a great laughter. Infuriated, the ruffians tried to act violently, but they were quickly put down by Li Ling-san, and arrested. Right after that is when I entered the store.

Furthermore, those ruffians were handed to the guards for disturbing the shop’s operation. The guards apparently passed by the store by chance because they heard the voices of the customers, so like that they were able to take the ruffians away.

Going deep into the store, I called Karla-san and Fei-san to discuss, but in the end we arrived at the same conclusion of just continuing to be on guard. And after deciding to hold a meeting again after we find something else we can do, we ended our discussion.

Oh, I know. Just in case, I should leave the antidotes I made yesterday here.

“These are antidotes which I’d just made yesterday. In the unlikely case where you happen to need it, I’ll leave it here.” [Ryouma]
“Understood.” [Karla]

As I said that, I handed 11 bottles of medicine to Karla-san and Fei-san.

Now, what should I do next? …Isn’t there something that I can do to protect the store? Come to think of it, this store’s window isn’t that robust, huh? …Then, if I were to use that!

In order to put into practice my idea, I went to the abandoned mine.

When I got back to the abandoned mine, I went over to a slightly bigger tunnel and drew 3 magical formations on a big box of stone. After I completed that, I had the sticky slimes spit hardening liquid inside the box.

After finishing that, one of the magic formations was a magic formation of separation. Using that I separated half the water content of the liquid from it. I drained that excess water, and then I had the sticky slimes spit out more hardening liquid into the box that has less volume. Next, with the magic formation of mixing, I combined the two liquids. Then I separated the new liquid from its water contents again, put in even more hardening liquid, mixed it, and then separated its water contents. I repeated this process several more times.

If you’re wondering what I’m doing, well I’m making the sticky slime’s hardening liquid more concentrated.

When I used alchemy to separate the sticky slime’s liquid from its water content and dried it, only a lump of that liquid was left. From the looks of things, that material was the ingredient that gave the sticky liquid or the hardening liquid its properties. When I saw that, I wondered to myself what would happen if I were to concentrate it.

The results were that the hardening liquid became even harder than normal. Normally, if you dried the hardening liquid, with just a little bit of strength it would already start making noises as if it were about to break. But the concentrated material has strength comparable to something strengthened with magic.

I drew two circles with a square inside the magic formation, and shifted it 45 degrees to make it match. This is the magic formation of transformation. Inside that, I placed the lump of concentrated hardening liquid that couldn’t be destroyed easily even if I tried to at full power.

If I turn this into a plank, I’ll be able to use this as a window glass.

“I wonder why I couldn’t think of this until now.” [Ryouma]

This concentrated liquid has high transparency. While it’s not colorless, it’s only slightly tinged with yellow. In fact, you wouldn’t even notice it unless you were told. So as long as I turn this into a plank shaped object, I’ll be able to use this as glass for the windows.

By the way, the windows of this world are normally made with wood. There’re are also window glasses but they’re absurdly expensive. Bottles and other wares made with glass are normally created by craftsmen so they’re cheap, but the glass used for windows are manufactured with magic, so they’re expensive.

While it’s also possible to make window glasses with hand-blown glass, it might be because of quality check, but only a handful of skilled craftsmen can make it, making it scarce.

Because the windows are made out of wood, in order to get light to go in, there’s no choice but to keep it open. But because of this, it gets quite troublesome when it gets cold and the wind enters. This is something common in the stores of this world.

When I thought I wouldn’t be able to acquire window glasses, I checked my ‘Architecture’ skill, and it turns out it’s possible to get one with 1 middle gold coin. But, of course, I wasn’t able to pay that amount.

That’s why I gave up on it, and made the window with wood just like the other stores.

However, with this concentrated hardening liquid, it’ll be possible to use it as a substitute! Moreover, its hardness can prevent crime, and it has extremely strong properties against fire and heat.

And although I’m digressing, the hardness and strength of the concentrated sticky liquid are both fragile. Moreover, on top of not having a muddy color and not being transparent, it burns easily. While the normal dried sticky liquid doesn’t burn as much as cloths do, the lump of concentrated sticky liquid burns easily and vigorously. I was surprised to find out that the two liquids were basically opposite each other in properties.

The concentrated hardening liquids were too hard, and the concentrated sticky liquids were brittle, and because I had fire magic, I had no need for fuels, so I left it alone too. Who would’ve thought that I would be able to use the concentrated hardening liquid like this!

“It might be because I just used my barriers to keep the cold out that I wasn’t able to think this up at all.” [Ryouma]

Like this, I continued the process while I whispered to myself from time to time. By evening, I was able to make 50 windows of concentrated hardening liquid planks.

Edit: 2015/08/02 Fixed a few things here and there.

Idle Talk 1

A god in the form of a thin man was standing by himself in the divine realm when the three main gods appeared.

“Ah~… I’m tired…” [Rurutia]
“We finally got back.” [Kufo]
“Oh, if it isn’t Fer Noevir.” [Gayn]
“It’s quite rare for you to come out of your place.” [Rurutia]

The one who was standing was the god of magic, Fer Noevir. As well as the three gods, Gayn, Kufo, and Rurutia.

“Well, I was forcefully brought here, but I am also a little concerned.” [Fer Noevir]
“Forcefully?” [Gayn, Kufo, Rurutia]

Suddenly, 4 gods came out of nowhere, and Gayn’s group was surrounded.

“Eh? Wait, what’s with this situation?” [Kufo]
“Why are we being surrounded?” [Rurutia]
“Aren’t you going to explain yourselves?” [Gayn]

One god stepped out. It was Tekun.

“You dare ask with your hands in your chest? I won’t let you say you don’t know, Gayn.”
“Why are you suddenly mad?” [Gayn]
“Now, now, calm down for a bit, Tekun-san. If you push them like that, we won’t be able to talk.” [Willieris]
“Exactly. You should calm down, and drink some alcohol or something.” [Grimp]

The two gods who remonstrated Tekun are the goddess of land and harvest, Willieris, and the god of farming and livestock, Grimp. These two are particularly gentle amongst the different gods. The Goddess of Land and Harvest looked like a refined, middle-aged woman. While the God of Farming and Livestock was a middle-aged man with a hoe on his shoulder. These two gods are husband and wife.

Although Tekun wasn’t in a good mood after being remonstrated, he kept quiet, and drank wine while he settled down. With Grimp by her side, Willieris explained.

“The reason we’re acting like this is because we heard that you three went off to a different world to play. The first one who heard this was Tekun, and since he also wanted to waste some time, he got mad.” [Willieris]

Fer Noevir interjected.

“In order to find you three, Tekun eveｎ called out to Willieris and Grimp to get me to use my power.” [Fer Noevir]
“Come to think of it, you even used your power to prevent Tekun from going into your place, right?” [Rurutia]
“His craft aside, he’s rough and irresponsible. He does nothing but drink wine and make noise. He’s a nuisance.” [Fer Noevir]
“Hey! You bastards! I can hear you, you know!?” [Tekun]
“Ｉt’s not like you have any business at my place. And it’s not like you’re the only one not permitted to enter either. Anyway, enough of that. What were you thinking going to a different world just to play?” [Fer Noevir]
“Wait a moment, who told you that?” [Rurutia]

Tekun answered Rurutia’s question.

“Drop the act, I heard it from Ryouma. Didn’t Kufo tell him so? I thought he was lying at the time so I read his mind, but apparently he wasn’t.” [Tekun]

“Oops–… I told him not to tell other humans, but I forgot to mention that he shouldn’t tell it to the other gods too…” whispered Kufo as he slapped his forehead. After that, chairs, arranged in a circle, appeared out of nowhere and the three gods decided to talk about it while they all sat.

“Now, can you start talking? Or rather, you should have taken me with you!” [Tekun]
“That you went there for fun aside, we really can’t ignore the fact that you’ve been going to another world frequently.” [Willieris]
“Mind explaining yourselves?” [Grimp]
“Right, actually… We came there to check up on the God of Earth.” [Gayn]
“We talked about it before remember? That thing about Ryouma’s supposed happiness being stolen by the God of Earth.” [Rurutia]
“Right, I do remember being surprised that a god would actually do something forbidden like that.” [Tekun]
“So because of that, we decided to go check.” [Kufo]
“Eh? You didn’t go there to play?” [Tekun]
“We haven’t told Ryouma about the fact that the God of Earth stole his happiness, so I gave him an excuse.” [Kufo]

When Tekun heard that, his anger quickly simmered down.

“Oh… so that’s what it was.” [Tekun]
“Tekun, you don’t get mad except for things regarding fun, huh?’ [Fer Noevir]
“It’s still plenty a problem to be frequently going to a different world, you know?” [Willieris]

Fer Noevir and Willieris was shocked at Tekun’s reaction.But Fer Noevir, quickly regaining his composure, asked Gayn’s group a question.

“Won’t there be a problem if you keep on doing that?” [Fer Noevir]

“There won’t be a problem but…” [Gayn]
“It’s quite difficult to go there without getting caught.” [Kufo]
“We haven’t been seen so far, but the god on the other side is acting strange… While it’s not the same as with Ryouma’s, even until now, that god has been taking other people’s happiness. But the really strange thing is that he doesn’t seem to be using it for anything.” [Rurutia]
“At first we thought he was giving something to his believers, but that didn’t seem to be the case at all. He’s just stealing as he pleases without giving it to anyone.” [Gayn]

“The management of the world is also sloppy. The people there may no longer have much to develop in terms of technology, but… even though we went through all the trouble of sneaking in because of the rule of not getting involved in other worlds, anticlimactically, we were able to get in really easily. We looked so stupid for trying not to get caught.” [Kufo]
“We even thought there might be a trap, but in the end, there was nothing. With that kind of management, he wouldn’t even be able to respond if a demon king from a different world were to attack.” [Gayn]
“He’s that sloppy? If that’s so, then he’s no longer doing his job as a god, is he?” [Fer Noevir]
“That might actually be the case…” [Gayn]

“To begin with, what on earth is he planning to do with all that happiness he’s stealing? That kind of thing is useless to us, gods.” [Grimp]
“Well it’s also possible to use it to preserve our strength when the people lose faith in us… but if the world is safe, then a god’s power shouldn’t go below the minimum power needed. So what is he doing with it?” [Willieris]
“It’s certainly true that the Japanese of that world has less faith than the people of this world, but the humans of the other countries of that world have strong faith. Hence, there still shouldn’t be any problem. There’s also the issue with that world’s environment and the nature there is getting rough, but there’s still no reason to run out of power. And it’s precisely because of that, that we’re sending magic power here from that world.” [Gayn]
“That’s certainly true. I made a foolish question. But if that’s the case, then there really isn’t any reason for him to steal happiness. Exactly what is that god using it for?” [Fei Noevir]

All of the sudden, the god that hadn’t said a word until now opened her mouth.

“… Does the reason really matter? We don’t do things like stealing people’s happiness, so we may not know, but because of that isn’t it possible that there actually is a way to use it? Isn’t that enough? Then, all that’s left is for us to beat that god if he comes here picking a fight.” [God]
“Kirilel, you’re saying that kind of simple thing again… You’re a muscle-brain as usual I see. Really, a woman like you…” [Fer Noevir]

With a forged body, an armor, and a sheathed sword at her waist, the one who proclaimed that was the God of War, Kirilel. Her body is well trained, but there are also parts that are supple. Her manner of talking is like that of a man, but she is a full-fledged goddess.

“Who is a muscle-brain!? Even I can use my head!” [Kirilel]
“The only thing you use your head for is for fighting techniques!” [Fer Noevir]
“Exactly! But even then, it doesn’t change the fact that I’m using my head! In fact,  isn’t this way healthier than someone like you, who does nothing but isolate himself in his place?” [Kirilel]
“What does health have to do with a god, when our bodies are indestructible?” [Fer Noevir]

These two gods have opposing personalities, so whenever they meet, things usually end up like this. Before things got worse, Gayn interjected and asked Kirilel a question.

“Let’s put that discussion aside for now, Kirilel why are you here? You weren’t called by Tekun, right?” [Gayn]
“What are you talking about, gramps? I am the God of War, you know? Where there is conflict there is war. And where there is war, so am I! I came here because I felt Tekun’s anger, and after listening to his story, I found out that gramps and the others went to play in the other world. So I’ve been waiting here quietly because I thought we’d be giving an execution.” [Kirilel]
“There’s no need!” [Gayn]
“That’s not something to joke about!” [Kufo]
“You’re a god, so you can normally kill us, right!?” [Rurutia]
“There’s no need to worry. I won’t do anything this time. I understand that the God of Earth is acting weird. And because of him, something strange happened with the soul of that guy, Ryouma. Ryouma isn’t someone who’d thoughtlessly wreak havoc, so it’s fine. But if he was someone dangerous, then the situation would have become terrible.

From now on there’s a possibility that the souls we bring here might be abnormal. You understand why we need to be wary of that, right? But of course, I won’t do anything either as long as the God of Earth doesn’t attack the world here.” [Kirilel]

The God of War, Kirilel, is the strongest amongst the gods when it comes to fighting. Because of this, she is the god who brings harm to the people of the world, and is also the god who protects the world from its enemies. Hence, she is also known as the God of Judgment.

She rarely has any work to do as the God of Judgment. But if the humans were to do something that would bring great harm to the world, the one to bestow judgment will mostly be her.

And while strange, it would appear that she also became the judge for the sins of the three gods. Gayn and the others do not specialize in fighting, so winning against her is impossible. Moreover, despite both being gods, if she went full force she would also be able to destroy all three of them.

But of course, they wouldn’t disappear. But they would still end up quite hurt. So because of that they were quite relieved when they heard Kirilel’s words.

“This is bad for the heart…” [Rurutia]
“I think my lifespans just shortened…” [Kufo]
“Please don’t scare old people too much…” [Gayn]
“Gods don’t need to worry about hearts and lifespans though. Well, in any case, it doesn’t seem like I’m needed here, so I’ll be taking my leave. There are still some people who are continuing to fight, so I’m quite busy compared to you guys.” [Kirilel]
“Right, sorry.” [Tekun]
“It’s not like you called me here, I just came on my own. Also, Gayn, Kufo, Rurutia, keep it moderate, ok? You guys going to the other world.” [Kirilel]
“Right…” [Gayn]
“That’s true.” [Kufo]
“Let’s alternate from now on.” [Rurutia]
“You’re not going to stop?” [Kirilel]
“But I still haven’t…” [Rurutia]

Halfway through her speech, Tekun interjected.

“Still haven’t? What is that, ‘still haven’t’?” [Tekun]
“Oh, nothing in particular.” [Rurutia]
“There’s no need to understand the god on the other side.” [Kufo]
“Right, right.” [Gayn]

Gayn’s group acted unconcerned, but then Willieris asked a question.

“Are you guys still hiding something?” [Willieris]

At those words, Tekun once more emanated a dangerous aura.

“Did you bastards really go there to investigate the God of Earth?” [Tekun]
“That’s right.” [Rurutia]
“But of course.” [Gayn]
“We investigated the god on the other side, you know?” [Kufo]
“Even now he’s still stealing happiness from his people, so that’s not a lie. Then in that case, I’ll change the question. Did you do anything else aside from investigating?” [Tekun]

The three gods stiffened.

“What’s the matter? Kufo, didn’t you tell Ryouma that you went sightseeing in Earth?” [Tekun]
“Well, that’s because we were looking for the people who had their happiness taken away. Because of that we ended up seeing some places. Calling something like that, ‘sightseeing’, is a misunderstanding, you know?” [Kufo]
“In other words, you thought that you could go sightseeing.” [Fer Noevir]

At Fer Noevir’s words, Kufo was surprised and his body shook.

“Wait a moment, isn’t that a leading question!?” [Kufo]
“Kufo, you know if you say something like that, then you’re basically admitting that you took the opportunity to sightsee while looking for people.” [Grimp]

At Kufo’s words, Grimp whispered that. And once again, Tekun’s aura became dangerous as he asked Gayn.

“Gayn, I don’t understand it well, but I heard that you got hooked to something called, ‘idol’.” [Tekun]
“In Earth, idols are experts who dance and sing. You can see them often from the boxes that show reflections on Earth called TV. You can also see them downtown if you have the chance to meet them. But, don’t misunderstand, ok? It’s not like I went out of my way to see them.” [Gayn]
“Song and dance, huh? Then in that case, this world also has it. It’s not really something…” [Tekun]

While Tekun quickly calmed down when he heard the words ‘song’ and ‘dance’, this time Gayn’s eyes sharpened, and he flared up at Tekun.

“Don’t group idols with the things from this world!! The idols of Earth are cute and diligent!! Whenever I see them, I can’t help but want to cheer them on!!” [Gayn]
“Ah, ahh?” [Tekun]

Tekun couldn’t help but falter before that menacing look. But at that moment, Gayn noticed his mistake, and it showed on his face. Seeing that Willieris said this.

“Seeing you this serious about those so called idols, I think I understand perfectly well what’s going on now.” [Willieris]

Tekun’s gaze moved towards Rurutia. Having realized that the ruse is up, Rurutia answered before Tekun could even ask her.

“As for me I just ate some sweet things during break time while we were moving on Earth, you know?” [Rurutia]

At that, Tekun’s anger and the Gayn trio’s shriek roared throughout the divine realm.

Also, regarding the translations, there are three terms that are introduced in this story that are closely related in meaning, but are not the same. I just want to clarify that I’m not just using synonyms to describe the same thing.