Chapter 284 - Chapter 251: Just Go With The Flow
After detouring from the `port` to the `balcony`, then the `Power Section Monitoring Room`, we passed through the `Data Room` and reached the `Control Room`.
In the `Power Section Monitoring Room`, we got excited talking about the `Fire Spirit Stone` on the cliff shelf in the `crater`, and in the `Data Room`, I was envied for acquiring the remaining `Applied Magicology` books: `[Water]`, `[Fire]`, and `[Wind]`.
My defeat of the `Maroon Wraith` in the passageway to the `Data Room` was vaguely glossed over as, "I barely managed to win against a pretty strong `Wraith`."
The `Jade Goddess Statue`… well, yeah. I'm embarrassed too…
"Ahead, where you can see a door on the left, that's where the collapse was."
We arrived at the corridor connecting to the `Control Room` and the `Transfer Elevator`.
[Matchiloo] "Connected!"
[Charinbo] "Surprisingly simple construction."
[Ashleaf] "Did you find out why it collapsed?"
[Napalm] "Does the door lead to the observation deck?"
etcetc...
Compared to the ancient ruins on the mainland, like dungeons and towers, this one is surprisingly simple.
If this island really is endgame content, I'd expect a more complex structure… I wonder.
"I still don't know the reason for the collapse. I guess it's because that door leads right to the middle of the observation deck, and that area collapsed."
Shou-kun, shall we go outside?
"Yeah. Let's go out and take a break."
The live stream probably had about 15 minutes left? I think it's fine for a Q&A and snack time.
Just in case, I muted the audio so the `Unlock Code` wouldn't be overheard.
[Shakeena] "It's the PV location!(^▽^)"
[Koji] "This is the 'Shall we go?' scene."
[Daytron] "
[Shidenkai] "Nice appearance fee!"
etcetc...
When I come here, the first thing I do is pray at `Lupi's mother's grave`.
Sweee, as always, offered a small white flower.
Seeing that, donations of around 300 yen each poured in like an offering…
"Whoa, sorry."
Ah, thank you.
Once the comment section quieted down, I sat in the middle of the observation deck.
Ah, right, I can call them here.
"Lupi, call the `Drab Wolves`. Let's share some treats."
Lupi stepped forward smoothly.
"Awoo~~~~n~~~"
She let out a beautiful howl, and the sound echoed, dissolving into the mountains.
[Drumun] "Beautiful…"
[Lucol] "Lupi-chan, so cool~"
[Dengana] "Got goosebumps."
[Mushinko] "Looks like a boss."
etcetc...
Soon after, the `Drab Wolves` appeared.
Wagging their tails happily, they waited in a submissive posture before Lupi.
"I got some delicious stuff, so let's share."
I took out the dried `Oranjack` from my inventory. I'd kept the salt content low, thinking about seasoning it later.
First, I handed the largest one to Lupi, then four slices each to their respective families.
"Alright, you can eat."
"Woof!"
The `Drab Wolves` began to eat only after Lupi's command.
Seeing them eat so deliciously, I felt relieved.
"~~~!"
"Yes, yes. Sweee, this one's for you."
I took a large `Camlus Fruit` from my backpack and handed it to her.
There were no sweets left over from the `port`, so this would have to do for today.
Shou-kun, is it alright if the remaining 15 minutes are for questions?
"Yeah. Go ahead."
I also put a `Camlus Fruit` in my mouth, savoring its sweetness while following the scrolling comments.
There were still many questions about how to become an `Ancient Ruins` administrator…
First, 'How did you become an administrator?'…
"Kind of by chance? I came to the `Control Room` and put my hand on a glowing spot."
[Wasanko] "Oh, oh, oh!"
[Dition] "So it's like registering…"
[Rossan] "Touching it first seems important."
[Reaper] "Is it first-come, first-served, I wonder?"
etcetc...
That kicked off all sorts of speculations, which I found interesting.
One particularly intriguing theory was that it might become a `Siege Warfare`-like mechanic in the future.
Perhaps after an unknown period, the administrator status would expire, and a scramble for the next administrator would begin.
Certainly, there are games with such mechanics, even outside of MMORPGs.
Next question. 'What can you do as an administrator?'
"I haven't really done much yet. But the `Mithril` `ore vein` has started respawning. That might be the happiest thing."
Naturally, I had monopolized that spot, so I had an almost inexhaustible supply of `Mithril`.
The comment section filled with envious remarks, but even if I got a lot, I couldn't sell it to anyone.
Well, I plan to make various things with it, so it's fine if I can use it then.
Moving on to the next question. 'Have you found any new ingredients?'
"Oh, right, that reminds me. I ate with the `Selkies` at lunch…"
I took out the `Krupesauce` (`fish sauce`) and `Osterasauce` (`oyster sauce`) and showed the `Appraisal` results.
[Kedaman] "Eh? New sauces!"
[Ruumi] "Isn't that `oyster sauce`!?"
[Daytron] "
[Master Chef] "
etcetc...
"These are sauces I received from the `Selkies`. They're `fish sauce` and `oyster sauce`, pretty much exactly like the real thing."
The dish you made for lunch, was it stir-fried fish with `Osterasauce`?
"Yeah. It was like making `Yellowtail Oyster Sauce Stir-fry` in the game."
The `Seriola` could have been a bit fattier, but the umami of the `Osterasauce` made it taste great anyway.
"Next time, I want to try making `Twice Cooked Pork` with `Ranziboa` meat."
[Amatsunoyu] "Twice Cooked Pork…(´﹃｀)"
[Ramen-sky] "Is `Cabbage` on the island?"
[Master Chef] "Maybe `Kitopukusa` for green onions?"
[Shundy] "I want white rice…"
etcetc...
"I also built a `Smoking Room` at the `port` `Storage` and made `Bacon`. I have eggs too, so `Bacon and Eggs` would be simply delicious."
The comment section brought up various smoking ideas, and smoked eggs certainly sounded delicious.
Shou-kun, final question. 'A word about the `World Quest`!'
"Eh, I'm considered a non-participant, so even if you ask for a word…"
[Matsudaira] "I wish they'd count Shou-kun as a participant and give him some support…"
[Disol] "World Quest, huh?"
[Kokkuri] "We're all just waiting to see too, you know~"
[Minamiruge] "It's almost more fun watching this live stream lol"
etcetc...
Everyone seemed so cold about it, the management must be pulling their hair out.
Speaking of which, how's the `World Quest` progress?
"Oh, it's gone up to 12%."
[Kincoji] "It's usually highest around when the date changes."
[Fel] "It'll go back to single digits in the morning lol"
[Rakkasan] "Even if they exterminate the `undead`, they apparently can't hold the territory."
[Cho-san] "This is hopeless."
etcetc...
So those people who monopolized it early aren't doing well.
Seth (Miki) and Bell-buchou's plan from the `Demon Kingdom` side must be in motion, but… will everything be alright?