New Branch

For the next four days, Kisuke's group became busy with the Dungeon until they reached the 15th floor where the Minotaurs spawn, a cow-headed humanoid monster that is one of the strongest monsters for Level 2 adventurers.

Although Sona, Aika, and Koneko could fight someone stronger than them, the difference in basic abilities won't allow them to fight a Minotaur one on one.

The trio could only defeat a single Minotaur with their cooperation. It's also thanks to Sona's effective use of magic by drowning the Minotaur's head with muddy water that they were able to deal with it.

However, the fact that they were able to deal with a Minotaur, which is a nightmare for most Level 2 Adventurers, while only having I-rank abilities, is already a miracle in this world full of Gods.

This is also the last day that they'll be exploring the Dungeon with Line for a while since she would have to go with the rest of the Loki Familia as a supporter in an expedition that aims to reach the deepest floor reached by any Familia, the 59th floor.

So instead of taking a lesson from Kisuke, Line joined the trio to act as auxiliary support and heal for everyone.

Finding a single roaming Minotaur, they immediately commenced attacking. Koneko ran in front of the Minotaur, baiting it to attack.

The moment the Minotaur swung its arm towards Koneko, she disappeared in front of it and reappeared at its side. Although not as fast as a Flash Step, it's enough for a Minotaur.

Swinging its other arm, it intended to a follow-up attack to Koneko but before it could do that, the Minotaur felt pain under its armpit.

Unknown to it, Aika sneaked on the other side, rendering the Minotaur's arm useless by cutting it on its armpit where most of its tendons are.

"Moo!!!" In a rage, the Minotaur's attention switched to Aika. However, the moment it stepped towards Aika, it lost its balance and broke its ankle. A small pitfall appeared that trapped the Minotaur's feet below it.

While falling, Koneko used this chance to give the monster a good whack on its head, disorientating its senses. Now that the Minotaur won't be able to react fast, Aika put forward her long sword and stab its left eye until it reached its brain, killing it.

"And that's our fourth Minotaur for today," Aika muttered.

"It became easier to read its movements." Koneko also muttered while picking up the magic stone from the dead Minotaur.

The two returned to the group and Aika immediately wrapped her right arm around Line's shoulder, "That's pitfall's timing is perfect~!"

"I still have a lot to learn." Although Line said that, she couldn't hide the smile on her face. Finally, she could use magic aside from her healing magic to help her teammates despite it only being a small and weak kind. She then recalled Kisuke's word's the other day, 'Magic's effectiveness is not about firepower or unique effect, but the way you use it. Even the weakest of magic could turn the tides against the strongest opponent if used correctly.'

"Looks like you don't need my help anymore against a Minotaur." Sona chuckled and also happy for their improvements, "Let's defeat a few more single Minotaurs and Lygerfangs before we take on a pair."

Aika, Koneko, and Line expressed their agreement with Sona's arrangement.

"It seems that you guys will be fine now so I'm going back to the surface now to check on the progress of my shop." Kisuke suddenly spoke. While diving in the Dungeon, Kisuke also hired some carpenter to build his 'Urahara Shoten' and today will be the day it'll be finished, "Medusa, I'll be leaving them in your care. Be sure that they don't do something too reckless."

Medusa nodded at him, "So a bit of recklessness is fine? Understood."

Kisuke was about to leave but Line grabbed the hem of his clothes and stopped him. Kisuke looked towards Line who is already bowing down, "Kisuke-san. Thank you very much for this past week. I'll treasure everything that I learned from you."

Kisuke only smiled and patted her head, "You still need to learn a lot of things, but you're doing great. A lot better than I thought, in fact. As for your gratitude, I did say that I might need your assistance in the future, but for now, take care of my girls."

Line already got used to his hand landing on her head as he would do it abruptly from time to time and every time he does, Line would only enjoy the strangely warm and gentle hand.

Although something doesn't feel right when Kisuke said, 'my girls', she didn't ponder on it. For the past week she has been with them, she still doesn't know Kisuke's relationship with the other girls. All this time, she thought that they're only a normal Familia outside from ridiculous and strange use of magic.

Kisuke then left them alone and went straight towards the newly done shop which has the same layout and blueprint as his first two shops.

When he arrived in front of his shop, five Dwarves approached him from behind, "How is it?" Asked the brown-haired Dwarf in front.

Kisuke didn't turn around and went inside, "Let me check it first."

It took Kisuke half an hour to check every nook and cranny of the shop the Dwarves build and came out satisfied. He could have built it on his own but he wanted to see this world's technology in action and it would be incredibly suspicious if a wooden building suddenly appeared despite the surrounding being mostly desolated. He also has a choice of doing it slowly but he's too busy with some other things to take care of it on his own, so he hired some experts.

Kisuke then took out a slip of paper. Written on the paper is the contract from the Guild for the project with Kisuke's signature. By giving it to the Guild, the Dwarves will be able to withdraw their payment from Kisuke's deposit, "Thanks, everything is amazing."

"It's also a very interesting project for us. It's not often we get to work on eastern type building in this city." The Dwarf in front received the paper and put it in his pocket.

But just as they're about to leave, Kisuke stopped them, "Wait! Let me give you something else." Kisuke then went to the abandoned church. The Dwarves are confused but they choose to wait.

A minute later, Kisuke came out while carrying a sealed barrel with him and putting it in front of the Dwarves, "This is?"

Kisuke then popped open the small opening on top of the barrel and a certain smell whiffed out, getting the attention of the liquor loving race, "This is!? Ale!? And such high quality too..." The leader Dwarf then looked towards Kisuke, "What is this for?"

"A small gift~. I would rely on you in the future as well."

"Buhahaha! Then we accept this small gift! Be sure to call us if you need anything else. We'll prioritize your needs!" The Dwarves felt happy with this gift as it's very rare for their customer to give them any additional gift and some might even try to haggle after the said project which infuriates them.

After their farewells, Kisuke faced his shop, "Urahara Shoten: Orario Branch, now opens~!"