Chapter 487 - Mouflon Wool Quality Robe
After dinner and washing up, I logged in.
But in-game, unfortunately, it was raining…
"Hmm, what should I do? What about you, Mion?"
"I'm finishing the robe."
"Are you almost done?"
"Yes."
Apparently, the robe she was making with Kuro, Rake, and Ato's group was almost complete, so I looked forward to that.
As for me… I'll make Lupi's wooden statue. I want to confirm during tomorrow's live stream if it's acceptable as an example of a reward.
I'd be disappointed if it wasn't, but it's better than hearing it after I've already handed it over as a reward.
"I'm going to get some wood."
"Okay."
The leftover wood from replacing the floorboards was stored in the warehouse just outside the entrance.
I retrieved a suitable piece from there and returned to the workshop space in the bedroom.
Mion was also sitting there, sewing, but…
"Should we make this room shoe-free?"
"Oh, that's a good idea."
If so, I'd have to lay down carpets or something, right? No, tatami mats are also an option…
I wanted a place to take off shoes, so perhaps elevate the workshop area a step? Well, either way, I'd do it on a sunny day.
We worked leisurely, chatting with each other.
Sweee's group, Pan's group, Shal's group, and Kuro, Rake, and Ato came to visit, making it lively and fun.
"Speaking of which, can Purple Steel Ore be found on the mainland?"
"Yes. It's apparently available in the Dwarf Dungeon that Bell-buchou's group often visits."
"Seriously? Then I guess I'll put out a request for that too…"
Purple Steel Ore was necessary for making Heavy Silver Steel Ingots for a new Ken-nata.
There was a possibility of mining it in the Southern Island's ancient ruins, the mining facility, but I couldn't rely on that too much.
I also wanted to explore further beyond the forest across the water channel, and visit the tower (?) I found at the northern tip.
"Okay. Roughly like this, what do you think?"
"It's amazing. I can almost see Lupi-chan."
"Thanks."
I took a short break after roughing out the carving.
As I stood up to brew some Papu Leaf Tea,
"I'll make the tea."
"Oh, then please."
"~~~♪"
"They want something sweet too."
"Okay."
I should have Torotoro Dried Papu Fruit in the Magic Storage Box, so that's probably it.
I pulled out a folded small table that had been leaning against the wall, thinking it would be good for holding tea and sweets. I made this because I had some extra hinges.
While I was at it, I should prepare the request forms now. Starting with 'Repair of the Broken Piano,' I suppose.
"Yes. Here you go."
"Thanks. Yeah, it's delicious."
Apparently, Mion was also taught how to brew tea by Tsubaki-san in real life.
The Torotoro Dried Papu Fruit, served on a wooden plate, was already half gone, with Sweee's group swarming it.
Mion was making sure to hand out another plate she had prepared to everyone.
"A request form?"
"Yeah."
Next to the request details was the completion condition.
Whether it was fixed or not, including if it was tuned, I suppose I'd just have to trust them on that. And the reward would be a Transfer Magic Circle.
"Can you check if this is okay?"
"Yes."
If this was fine, I'd make 'Collection of Score Books' and 'Mining of Purple Steel Ore' with the same format.
While Mion carefully read through it, I sipped my tea.
"The content seems fine. It's complete once you sign it."
"A signature, huh. I see."
It seemed the signature of the guild member who issued it was required.
Mion couldn't sign it, so I wrote my name. I guess that completed it?
"Will this not be forged or something?"
"I wonder? If you ask Bell-buchou, she might know."
"Oh, that's right."
Even if Bell-buchou herself didn't know the details, someone from the Silver Manor's production team probably would.
"Alright, shall we continue?"
"Yes."
………
……
…
"It's done."
"Oh, let me see, let me see."
Mion happily showed me a smooth, cream-colored robe.
It apparently used fabric made from Ecryu wool by Ato's group and some leftover Amama Thread.
And it had pale green embroidery using sasapo-dyed Amama Thread, which was done by Kuro and Rake.
It was subtle, but the plant-patterned design was amazing…
[Mouflon Wool Quality Robe]
A robe woven from Ecryu wool cultivated by fairies and Amama Thread.
Defense +16. MP Recovery +8 every 30 seconds. Presence Concealment Skill +1. Spirit Magic Skill +1.
…
Are the Presence Concealment and Spirit Magic bonuses thanks to Kuro and Rake's embroidery?
No, it could also be because it's from the Ecryu that Pan and Shal raised…
"Um, for a first attempt, it's really well done, no, it's amazing. I mean, the performance seems too good, so I guess I'll have to tell Bell-buchou about it gradually…"
"Yes. Thank you."
I thought that if I made it, Mion's skill wouldn't increase, and it would start as a very ordinary robe.
Well, Mion's Sewing skill reached 5 in no time, and with Kuro, Rake, and Ato's support for her natural dexterity, it's no surprise…
"As for the armor, is my hand-me-down composite armor okay?"
"Yes."
"I'll resize it. Oh, if the iron plates are too heavy, you can remove them, maybe?"
"That's true."
Mion had low STR and probably wouldn't increase it much in the future, so it would be better to remove them if they were too heavy.
Oh, right. I should put out a request for Raw Crystal Ore too. That gives +1 to Holy Magic.
It felt a bit strange to order just a small amount, so maybe a whole wooden box? I could use the leftover for accessories and make them a reward for the next request.
Wait, before that,
"Will you try on the robe for me?"
"Yes."
She suddenly looked like a healer, and a very high-ranking one at that, which surprised me.
The idea that the Jade Goddess has descended to earth doesn't even feel like a lie anymore…
"H-how is it?"
"Ah, yeah, it suits you really well. Um… you look beautiful."
"Y-yes…"
I need to make that Opal Brooch quickly…
*
I logged out of IRO and headed to the Virtual Club Room.
I was waiting for Azure-san's contact, but I thought I could talk about the requests in tomorrow's live stream, so I went to report that.
""We're back.""
"Welcome back, Brother!"
"My apologies."
It was already past 11 PM, so I kept it brief.
I explained that I had prepared three other requests besides the piano repair: 'Procurement of Score Collection,' 'Procurement of Purple Steel Ore,' and 'Procurement of Raw Crystal Ore.'
"Hmm. Will you open applications for these requests simultaneously?"
"That's the plan, is there a problem?"
"There's a possibility of people overflowing into the Necropolis branch office."
They thought players would flock to my requests…
"That many will come?"
"They will…"
"There's no way they wouldn't…"
"They will!"
It seems I need to think of something…