“Charge!”
Just like before, they charged towards the Vampire Bats slaying every single one.
After the battle, the party would pick up the japtem that dropped along their way and would repeatedly do so after every battle. Right then, the Dwarf named Bindel asked Weed.
“How should we distribute the japtem?”
Originally, the party who received the most experience would take care of the japtem. However, during the battle, they had to continuously split into different party and get into formation, which made things complicated.
Furthermore, when it comes to the Dwarven race, there are many characteristics that can’t be overlooked.
Dwarves were greedy by nature, therefore Weed had to come up with an idea and told them.
“You can pick up japtem on your own. However, in case you pick up more than you can manage yourself and your movement speed slows down or if combat ability suffers, I will take measures to forcefully remove you on the spot.”
“…”
“The battles in this cave will be fought in the same manner as before, and will continue until you are sick of fighting. That’s why it is proper for you to loot with moderation so that your combat ability and your movement speed does not suffer.”
With this, the Dwarves nodded their heads.
It was better to loot japtem moderately than be uselessly greedy and become mobbed by your own team. It was because they were going to fight an innumerable amount of battles such as these unceasingly and there would be more opportunities to loot later on.
***
The hunting of the Vampire Bats of the Shaspin Cave!
As the Dwarven Soldiers and Warriors built up more and more combat experience, they became more efficient.
“Faster! Faster! Faster!”
“Forward, charge!”
“Crush them all!”
The Dwarves swept through the inside of the cave with a crazed fervor.
The main habitat of the Vampire Bats!
The dark and narrow caves that, Humans obviously, and even Dwarves would cowered from. There were rampant noises and such coming from the land as if it was a completely different cave.
Until now no one had ever experienced nor imagined such a battle.
Some of the Dwarves openly shared their delight.
“If all of this is put up on the Royal Road forums, there will probably be a lot of excitement.”
“It would probably turn things upside down.”
The highly-skilled Dwarven Soldiers and Warriors of Kuruso; there were some users who were able to get into the Hall of Fame.
Those users were also waiting for their chance to upload the video.
Weed was unconcerned with it.
He could not monopolize the video commission since they were all doing the quest. Furthermore, Weed was in a situation where he could not make his account public.
If he made it known that he was leading these people in a Dwarf form, then the secret of his job and his Sculpture Transformation skill would be leaked to the public!
Weed decided to loot only important items.
“Hm, these Vampire Bat Tears… I think they can be an important reagent for magicians.”
In order to not become encumbered, he only selected and looted lightweight and valuable japtem.
To others, if japtem distribution was a problem, they usually resorted to threats of discarding the items completely.
Weed’s words constantly increases his control and authority.
The Dwarves had to be wary of Weed.
However, since he was a Sculptor, he did not have to participate in the battles, and the other Dwarves thought well of him.
‘How much can a Sculptor be able to pick up even if he tries?’
‘He largely distinguished himself in battle, and it’s true that we’re all on this quest thanks to him… I feel kind of sorry for him since his profit would be too small.’
He even received some sympathy.
Shyashyashyashyashyashyak!
However, all this this time they didn’t know that Weed was stuffing an enormous amount of japtem into his secret pockets; more than the amount that could fit into his backpack!
The difference between Weed’s perspective and theirs was enormous.
Watching Dwarves, who usually looted a lot, and gather japtem a few times made it seem like they were extremely greedy.
Meanwhile, Weed barely glanced over all of the japtem.
*Ttoleuleug.*
While naturally rolling his eyes, he didn’t spare another glance at the areas where the cheap japtem were.
While seeming to considerately giving the other Dwarves adequate time to loot, he selected and packed a lot of expensive loot when their concentrations were dull.
Even in that chaos, the speed of the battle did not drop, and, inside, the end of the Shaspin Cave was in sight.
“Here it is!”
A Dwarf who was in the lead shouted after discovering a Dwarven corpse.
Weed found a corpse that was dried up like a mummy after getting drained of its blood by the Vampire Bats, and the last ruby brooch that Gudolph had made.
*Ding!*
-You have discovered Gudolph’s ruby brooch.
Weed turned around and spoke.
“It’s complete. Let’s return to Kuruso now!”
The Dwarven soldiers and Warriors had successfully completed the mission.
***
They found a Dwarf by the name of Jenna in Kuruso, and gave her the ruby brooch.
Since Weed was the leader responsible for this, other Dwarves gathered around him and watched him.
“This has ended quite unfortunately. Gudolph… He loved you the most, and, at the very end, he left this for you.”
“Heu-heuk!”
The female Dwarf Jenna received the ruby brooch and sobbed.
“Gudolph, to think that you died this way…”
*Ding!*
Quest Completed: Gudolph’s Dream
The Dwarven craftsman Gudolph’s greatest dream has been realized.
Since you took vengeance on the Vampire Bat, and delivered the jewel brooch made for the maiden Jenna, he can rest at ease.
– Fame has risen by 120.
– Your Friendship with Dwarves of Kureuso has risen by 10.
– You have become the most favored and trusted of the Dwarf, Jenna.
– You have levelled up.
– You have levelled up.
A window popped up to other Dwarves to let them know of the success of the request. Weed paid it no mind and looked upon Jenna with a regrettable gaze.
‘No one knew how painful it is to the one who’s left behind… Until they experience it for themselves.’
The sorrow he experienced after his parents’ death.
His parents could not have rested in peace after departing while leaving their children behind.
Jenna got up while wiping her tears.
“I shouldn’t be here like this. Gudolph wouldn’t have wanted me to be simply crying like this.”
“Then?”
“This jewel brooch is the proof that he proposed to me. And for as long as I will live, I will be known as Gudolph’s wife.”
The Dwarven women had a tough side to them.
Jenna spoke with a smile.
“The Ruby Mine of Shaspin Cave that Gudolph discovered was probably meant as a gift to you. I will pray for you to be able to dug up some beautiful rubies while developing the mine.”
– You have acquired the development rights of the Ruby Mine of Shaspin Cave.
He acquired the development rights of the Ruby Mine!
***
Weed registered the mine at the Administrative Office.
Art Hand’s Ruby Mine of the Shaspin Cave!
He recruited orphans and soldiers at Kuruso Administrative Office, and planned to start digging up rubies from the Shaspin Cave.
While he had to pay 60% of the rubies’ worth to employ mercenaries and to compensate for personal expenses and safety fees, he would still make an enormous profit.
He was slowly starting from establishing public order. He was going to lower the employment of mercenaries, so the net profit would get larger as time went on.
“Good work.”
“This will be remembered as the fastest completion of a quest in recent times. If there are any more jobs in the future, call us any time even if the pay is lower.”
Amazingly, the Dwarves who took part in the battles were satisfied and dispersed.