Chapter 146 - Discussing Together
Friday
Big Sis Mashiro and Miki both woke up late, so we had a combined breakfast-lunch past 10 AM.
The dried horse mackerel was quite delicious, even if it was a bit early for the season. Once the [Mountain Cabin] is settled, I'll have to get some seafood...
"Speaking of which, Big Sis Mashiro, did you meet your university friends?"
"Yep!"
Big Sis Mashiro replied while wolfing down her bowl of rice. Where did the 'lady' persona go...?
"Turns out it was Season-dono."
"Eh? I think... she's the one who does sewing in the guild, right?"
"Mhm. It was good that it saved me the trouble of searching."
Apparently, the punchline was that they contacted each other, arranged to meet in the [Capital Plaza], and the person who showed up was Season-san.
She's the same age as Big Sis Mashiro, and they live in the same dorm.
She must have been part of the closed beta, so she was playing even before university.
I suppose it was after her entrance exams, but she's quite a serious gamer.
"Then it looks like you won't have any trouble with weapons and armor."
The people in [Silver Manor] are probably among the top production players, so I was relieved that she wouldn't get stuck with shoddy goods.
Apparently, she immediately got a leather armor, iron gauntlets, and boots made. Seth (Miki) covered the payment, making it a 'pay me back when you're rich' deal.
"Oh, by the way, Miki. About that [Uruk]—the horn or something—did you get it crafted?"
"Oh, that's right! Jinbee-dono made it into a necklace, and it turned out to be quite an item with STR +5, VIT +5!"
"Seriously...?"
That's an absurd bonus, equivalent to 10 [BP], or more than one level's worth.
However, it seems it doesn't reflect in HP calculated from STR and VIT. Well, that's about right.
"Did you tell Leona-sama about that?"
"Mhm, Jinbee-dono told Dads-dono. They're also curious about what happened with their hide."
Ah, right, right.
Mion had talked about [Material Processing] being important too, so I'd like to hear if they verify anything about that.
Well, I already have [Material Processing] at 7, so it's a bit late for me... but I'd like to get it to 8 or higher.
"'Sup."
"Shou-kun."
"Oh, you're early."
It was indeed just past 12. I'd come because I knew both of them were in the [Virtual Club Room].
And the one working on something was...
"Is that what we talked about yesterday?"
"Yes."
After the discussion about the new channel name, Yata-sensei had told me to learn about the settings and everything else from Bell-buchou.
Mion said she'd contact her, so it must be before their game session this afternoon.
They seemed to be changing a lot of things at once, not just the channel name but also the header image, Mion's icon, and other customizable elements.
...I guess I'll check the comments on yesterday's video.
As expected, many people were hoping for a horror development in that [Mountain Cabin].
Others were very interested in the 'Unlock Code' that might be inside and the basin's vegetation.
There was no chaotic atmosphere at all; the peaceful comment section was soothing...
"It's done! Shou-kun, look!"
"Yeah. To the channel top... Oh, wow!"
The channel name had become [Mion and Shou's Relaxed Showtime], and the header image behind it was the one Yata-sensei had made of Lupi before.
Mion's icon, which used to just say 'M', had been changed to a cute image of her avatar.
Videos were now displayed by most recent upload, and categorized into live archives, making it instantly a professional channel...
"Eventually, you might even receive fan art. When that happens, it's a good idea to use it for the header image."
"Yes. Thank you."
"As expected of Majo Bell. Or rather, this is the first time I've seen you act like a club president."
...That was an unnecessary remark.
"Alright, done!"
The terrace roof covering the dirt floor was complete, so now I could cook outside even on rainy days.
I laid beams on the pillars I'd erected yesterday, connecting them to the [Mountain Cabin] with L-shaped brackets. For the roof, I reused the old roof planks from the [Mountain Cabin].
"Won't that roof leak?"
"I layered two planks and sealed the gaps, so I think it'll be fine. If it leaks, I'll think about it then."
Since I wouldn't be sleeping here, I allowed for some possibility of leakage.
Ideally, I'd cover it with copper sheets, but I don't have copper ore, and even if I did, I don't have a mechanism for rolling it.
"Well, I guess I'll make a new [Stone Kiln]."
"Bigger than before?"
"Yeah. We have the space, so we should make use of it."
"If you make it too tall, won't it catch the roof planks on fire?"
"Ah... I'll make a proper stone top, so it should be fine."
If Mion hadn't pointed it out, I would have put the chimney straight up...
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"By the way, Shou-kun, about the next live stream..."
"Eh? Oh, it's already tomorrow! I've lost track of the days with the long weekend..."
"I just realized it today too. While I was setting things up with the President."
Speaking of which, I should have noticed when I was checking comments on yesterday's video.
Anyway, what kind of live stream does she plan for tomorrow? Probably...
"An unveiling of this [Mountain Cabin] and such?"
"Yes, I think that would be best."
"Yesterday's video was a tour of the outside, right? What should we do about explaining the inside, or rather, the first floor?"
"There aren't any particular changes, so 'It's the same as before the renovation' should be fine, don't you think?"
Oh, right, I guess so.
The second floor only has a table, chairs, and a bed, so there's not much to explain.
"Then let's do that. The storehouse, the [Mountain Cabin], and this dirt floor area for about an hour?"
"Yes. And please prepare some food."
"Okay."
Maybe [Forebit] stew with nori-shio seasoning. Nori-shio nikomi... what would that be like?
Or if I can catch fish from the sea, grilled with salt or simmered... simmered needs soy sauce, though.
"Also, the week after the long weekend will be before exams, so..."
"Ah, that's right. I need to announce that."
Club activities are prohibited from before exams until they end.
Yata-sensei told me, "Even at home, club activities (gaming) are limited to one hour a day."
Actually, because I became friends with Yata-sensei through the club, my play time is completely exposed. Bell-buchou must have it tough...
"Next week, there will be no video uploads or live streams."
"Well, it can't be helped. During the exam period, I'll read the books in the first-floor cabinet, and after exams, it'll be the 'Unlock Code' door."
"You're going to open it?"
"I'm curious about the control room mentioned in that record."
And the possibility of getting out to the north, I guess.
I still don't have enough ingredients...