[80] Bell's Transformation!
No need to ask, this whole set of second-grade armaments was undoubtedly crafted by Tsubaki for August.
You see, mass-producing first-grade armaments is impractical because each piece requires a considerable amount of time and effort to forge.
In contrast, while second-grade armaments are equally time-consuming and labor-intensive, they can be forged in large quantities with some effort.
Whether it's these ten indestructible swords or the fifty or sixty second-grade armaments, they were undoubtedly crafted by Tsubaki specifically for him.
This made August feel like he was freeloading.
However, August didn't think there was anything wrong with it. In fact, he felt a hint of pride.
To freeload, you need to have some capital, just like himself, and this freeload, oh, how delightful!
There was no need for August and Tsubaki to be polite or waste time on such matters. Just like when August handed over the automated smelting furnace to Tsubaki, she, too, went to great lengths to craft these weapons and equipment for August.
After storing the ten indestructible swords along with another sixty weapons in the treasury, August said, "You've worked hard."
Saying this, he hugged Tsubaki again and gave her a big wet kiss.
For a moment, it almost sparked a war, but fortunately, Tsubaki stopped it.
"During broad daylight, behave yourself."
"This couldn't be helped. Wife, you should know how attractive you are to men."
"Don't give me that. Also, I'm not your wife. Until you completely conquer me, you can't call yourself my man."
Tsubaki said firmly, but her words lacked credibility.
"It's just a matter of time, and we're already an old married couple. A little affection is nothing."
"Get out of here. I still have work to do."
"Alright. By the way, take these. So you won't have to go out for food."
Saying this, August took out a roasted suckling pig, a few bottles of coke, and some steak, and pizzas.
This was something August did every time he came here. Once Tsubaki entered work mode, she tended to forget about eating and drinking.
"Roasted suckling pig? I've been craving that."
Saying this, Tsubaki tore off a piece of meat, and her mouth was soon covered in oil.
August couldn't help but feel helpless. Being a blacksmith was both time-consuming and labor-intensive. Without strong physical strength, it was impossible to do the job. Tsubaki, who had been busy all day, was naturally hungry when she finally took a break.
So, August accompanied Tsubaki in finishing some delicious food, taking advantage of her here and there.
After settling everything, Tsubaki kicked August out. Because with August around, she couldn't concentrate on her work, and August had plans to challenge the floor master today. Using this as a reason, she sent August away.
August wasn't angry about it. Humming a little tune, he headed towards the dungeon.
Bang!
Just before reaching Babel, August was bumped into.
Turning around, he saw a small figure sitting on the ground, clearly having bumped into him instead.
"Are you in a hurry, kid?"
August looked at her and said slowly.
"S-sorry..."
Then came a voice full of embarrassment and awkwardness.
August took a closer look, and it was a person emitting a 'newcomer' vibe.
This was a girl with white hair and red eyes, giving off the impression of a startled rabbit.
Looking at her, August was stunned. He then rubbed his eyes and realized it was real.
The weak-looking girl in front of him, could it be the protagonist, Bell? But why is she a girl now?
"Hey, what's your name?"
"Bell Cranel, sir."
"The name hasn't changed, but the gender has."
August's pupils contracted, confirming that she was indeed the protagonist, just gender-swapped.
"What did you say?"
Bell heard August's words but didn't catch them clearly.
"Nothing."
"Oh."
The attributes of a weak seme exploded, making August want to bully this girl.
Looking at the weak girl in front of him, August's heart suddenly became serious. Her appearance indicated one thing—the plot had started.
Not only the plot of the first season, but also the side story plot also had begun.
Because not long ago, his familia set out on a new expedition.
However, due to August's level being only level 2, he wasn't allowed to join. Now that this girl had appeared, it meant that they would be back today.
"Bunny, my name is August. From today onwards, I am your brother."
"Uh..."
Bell subconsciously felt panic and confusion.
"What? Don't you want to?"
"No, sir, do you know me? Also, why do you want to be my brother?"
"Well, now we know each other, and as for why I want to be your brother, it's because you seem easy to bully. With such an aura, it would be a waste not to bully you."
"Why like this?"
Hearing August say this, Bell's mood became extremely low.
She wanted to resist August's tyranny, but he seemed difficult to deal with. So, she chose to give up in the end and endure it.
"Bunny, are you a rookie?"
"Yes, I just joined the familia yesterday. Today is my first time going to the dungeon."
"Didn't your familia arrange a senior to accompany you? Sending a newcomer to the dungeon alone, are they trying to get rid of you?"
"I... our familia... only has me..."
"Oh, a newly established familia?"
"Yes."
"What's it called?"
"Hestia Familia."
August nodded. It was confirmed, she was the protagonist who had been gender-swapped.
However, the Chosen One had become like this. This was interesting.
"Bunny, today, you're coming with me. It's a good chance to see a real dungeon."
"But, sir, it's our first meeting, and my grandpa said that girls should be careful with boys outside and shouldn't be easily deceived by boys."
"Who said that?"
"My deceased grandpa said so."
This made August feel awkward. Well, Zeus, you really treat them differently.
Encouraging boys to seek encounters and find pretty girls, while warning girls not to be easily deceived by boys.
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