Chapter 646 - Chapter 576: Towards the Regeneration of the Necropolis
Shou-kun. It seems there won't be any special rewards based on ranking this time.
"Oh, really?"
Mion was checking the official page.
The viewer-players also seemed to be checking their World Quest results, and various pieces of information started flowing in.
"Um, there are other categories, right?"
[Rossan] "There's a Capture & Extermination Division and a Problem Solving Division."
[Riclay] "I didn't rank, but I got 8 SP in total!"
[Mii] "It seems the cap is 10 SP this time."
[Gomashio] "Now I can get more skills!"
etcetc...
Listening to everyone, it seems SP is awarded per category.
"I see. So, I got a total of 10 SP from Information Gathering and Logistics Support."
Apparently, some people contributed to three or more categories and received a total of 10 SP.
Is it okay that I got 10 SP from just two categories? Well, no use worrying about it.
Have the devils gone?
"I wonder? It didn't say anything specific in the results, but…"
[Doumin] "Seems they're gone!"
[Marionella] "Did anyone go to the final dungeon?"
[Raccasan] "According to the last boss's parting words, those who finished their role went home."
[Reaper] "What a kind boss lol."
etcetc...
From the comments, it seems safe to assume the devils are gone.
That's a relief for now, but I'll have them remain vigilant for a while longer.
It looks like everything's alright.
"Yeah. But still, it might be good to stay cautious until the end of September."
The viewers also seemed to be in a mood of continued vigilance.
The other thing that bothers me is the Magic Stone situation. Since 67% was recovered, that means 33%, or one-third, was taken by them.
"And... what's this 'Limited Catastrophe Recreation'?"
I'm curious. Especially with Althena-chan involved.
[Tonnen] "Sounds dangerous, doesn't it?"
[Master Chef] "We'll have to investigate before the next World Quest."
[Peter] "Preliminary research is really important in this game, isn't it?"
[Premal] "Shou-kun, we're counting on you!"
etcetc...
It feels like I'm being entrusted with something, but all I can do is ensure the White Dragon Princess's safety, right?
Beyond that, I suppose it's about supporting others who started with the Uninhabited Island Start as much as possible. Only our island and Ramune-san's island can really contend with devils on their own.
I'd like to get the Remote Island Mutual Aid Association fully organized before the next World Quest begins, but...
"Well, there's no point thinking too far ahead. Maybe I'll just take it easy for a while?"
Yes.
Okay, it's almost time, so let's end today with Mion's song.
Today's song will be "At the Mercy of the Waves," which will be the next preview song right after this.
Next week will be "Rainbow Hanging on the Horizon," so maybe I should come to the harbor again?
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After the live stream ended, and Mion, the White Dragon Princess, and El-san had gathered and were relaxing,
It seems a lot has happened, and Bell-san and the others have something to tell you.
"Ah, yes."
Since there's nothing to hide anymore, Mion's stream is now broadcasting from the Virtual Club Room.
Yata-sensei seemed to have been looking at Club President Bell after the live performance, so something must have happened on that end.
Excuse us for intruding.
My apologies.
"No problem. What happened?"
Anshia has declared her intention to restart the Necropolis's sub-control room and recrystallize a massive Magic Crystal Stone.
" "What?!" "
Apparently, she had been quietly buying up Magic Stones on behalf of the Demon Kingdom even before this World Quest began.
And she timed her announcement for when the quest ended and the devils had mostly disappeared.
The information about the sub-control room was known only to a select few, but she had apparently revealed everything.
"Who's going to do the recrystallization?"
"She's recruiting people capable of it, she says."
Is it just my imagination, or do I feel like I'm being nominated?
But I don't intend to do it. After all, there's no benefit to me.
"I'm not doing it."
"Yes!"
Mm-hmm, I know.
Anshia-san seemed to be looking for someone capable as well. Something about generous compensation and favorable treatment.
If that's the case, they're free to do as they please.
For me, recrystallization seems to have many potential applications, and I'd be happy for more comrades in Applied Earth Magic and Basic Alchemy.
"Um, what will happen if the sub-control room is restarted?"
Nothing that would cause a catastrophe, right?
"No, Azure-san analyzed it, and it's fine."
The sub-control room's role is strictly to manage the facilities in each district of the Necropolis.
It could, for example, allow the Transfer Magic Circles to be unfixed, but...
"What if someone takes all the Magic Tools and Magic Facilities from the Necropolis, everything that can be removed?"
" " "..." " "
Huh?
Even Anshia-san wouldn't go that far, I think.
Her reputation has fallen due to the Sabana-dono's island incident. She probably intends to share the benefits gained from restarting the sub-control room with players from the Marsis Republic and the Demon Kingdom.
"Benefits? Is there anything else?"
There are large Magic Facilities on the outskirts of the Necropolis, but they are still unusable. The idea is that this will allow them to be used.
Apparently, there are several types of machine tools that can process an entire tree, but they can't be started, either due to insufficient Mana or being locked.
If they could be operated, it would make all wood processing overwhelmingly easier.
According to what Bacchus-san heard, almost all the equipment found in large sawmills and woodworking shops is there. They might even be able to make plywood.
Since the Demon Kingdom and the Marsis Republic have many wooden buildings, they must be anticipating demand from there.
"Heh, that's amazing."
They're really thinking things through.
But for those who started IRO after the Demon Kingdom update, it would certainly be easier if more convenient facilities were available.
"Um, President, aren't you planning to restart the sub-control room?"
"Oh, right. Aren't there other such locations?"
Regarding the southern side, there seemed to be food processing facilities. Due to the catastrophe, they're buried under rubble, so for now, they've been left as is.
As for the northwestern side, the Dragonfolk section, we are also unaware, so it would be best to ask Lord Azure, via my elder brother.
Seth told me that, but Azure-san doesn't seem to care about such things...