Chapter 87 Next Day Adventures on capital

The next day, morning.

"Ughaaa, I slept well."

After a simple meal, washing up, and getting dressed, I went outside.

Outside the house, the people who were going on the adventure had already gathered. Though there were only three of them.

"Son, are you up?"

"Brat. You should get up quickly!"

"Ohoho, the feeling of going on an adventure! I’m so excited♥"

I stretched and laughed. Even I was excited today. An adventure!

But this wasn’t the end.

The sound of wheels rolling could be heard nearby. Following that, muscular men brought a carriage.

Surprisingly, Lynn was pulling the carriage at the very front. Aki was surprised.

"Oh my, what’s this?"

"It’s the new Grandeur carriage. I got one this time. We’re a proper Hero party, so we should move together, shouldn’t we?"

If we don’t each have a horse, a carriage is better. When you think of a Hero party, you think of horses; it’s not just a random official setting.

It’s like a pirate ship, if you compare it to pirates.

What the heck, I just went for the new carriage. Even when Angela was working as a cart girl, that was the carriage model.

My aunt crossed her arms over her chest as if draping them, then swayed her upper body from side to side.

"Ahaha♥ As expected, our Lucian has good taste!"

Lumina also agreed.

"Kkueu, then I’ll be the coachman. I want to ride with the wind in my face!"

And so, we boarded the carriage. The interior was clean.

The floor was decorated with a red carpet, the interior gleamed as if polished with acetone. And there was enough space for up to six people to sit comfortably.

Awesome!

I looked around and asked.

"Does everyone have everything they need to prepare?"

"We’ve prepared most things."

I thought for a moment at my aunt’s reply, then nodded.

"Then I’ll just go prepare a little. I also need to enhance my equipment."

At my words, Lumina climbed into the coachman’s seat and laughed.

"Tsk, showing off that you’re a rookie Hero!"

"You’re a rookie too!"

"I’m not a rookie when it comes to adventuring, though?"

"Anyway, you never lose an argument. Yes, yes. You’re so great, senpai!"

I got off the carriage and headed to the blacksmith. I had to do what needed to be done before leaving. It’s not like there’s a blacksmith in the middle of nowhere.

For the first time in a while, I went to the blacksmith and met the blacksmith. The blacksmith, who was busy working, approached me.

"Oh, the pride of our territory! You’ve come?"

"Hello? Oh, your anvil looks different?"

Unlike before, the anvil was shining. When I pointed it out, the blacksmith laughed handsomely.

"It’s thanks to you!"

"Me? Thanks to me?"

"Thanks to you using our blacksmith, our profits have increased quite a bit. Plus, word about you spread, and these days, people from nearby territories specifically come to our blacksmith to entrust us with items, you know?"

"Ah, so you splurged?"

"That’s right! Khahahaha!"

Well, that’s a relief. That things are going well.

To say it’s going well because I used it... this blacksmith was skilled.

Ultimately, it’s ’the one who’s meant to succeed will succeed.’ That’s a relief.

"So, where are you going today?"

I answered his question.

"I have some business in the capital for a while."

"Oh, an adventure at last? Well, well. As a Hero, you’re finally taking a step forward!"

The blacksmith was as delighted as if it were his own business. I first presented him with special byproducts and gold.

"So, I want to enhance my equipment, do you have anything suitable?"

The blacksmith observed carefully, then soon called his assistant.

As the assistant, whose face was smudged with soot, approached, the blacksmith instructed him.

"Alright, what would you do?"

Had the assistant grown enough to see this? I decided to look forward to it.

"It’s not difficult."

Unlike before, the assistant continued speaking with an unwavering demeanor.

"The Wisp’s Fringe originates from spirits; if combined with the Faint Traces of a Ghost, it would be for accessories."

"Next."

"The Orb of Nothingness is perfect in itself. It would be good to use it on boots to add magical functions."

"Next!"

"Finally, if you grind the remaining Wisp’s Fringe and fragments of the Orb of Nothingness into a mask, you’ll be able to achieve an even greater enhancement."

Even I was surprised. Was this really the timid, herbivore-type assistant who was so shy and even trembled just a while ago?

My chest swells with emotion.

The blacksmith asked with a laugh.

"How’s my apprentice?"

"He’s grown completely compared to before."

The blacksmith laughed as if it were his own achievement, roughly patting his assistant’s shoulder. He must be happy to see his apprentice, whom he raised, acknowledged for his growth.

"Alright, then wait a moment!"

"Yes, please."

I rubbed my hands together and looked around. Here, and the surroundings too.

Many things had changed since I first came here. Perhaps I had changed too.

"Still, I’ll exist as myself."

Because that is the identity and essence of Lucian, who walks the path of a Debauched Hero, and Lucian Vane.

Anyway, I was looking forward to this enhancement. Since there were special byproducts, new options were sure to appear.

I hoped it would help me engage in more diverse fights.

"For example, something like Iaijutsu."

Of course, they say the Dawn Guardian isn’t a sword suited for Iaijutsu, but who knows?

I might even create an amazing Iaijutsu and cheese my way through.

"Alright, it’s done!"

All enhancements were complete. I checked the enhanced items one by one and was surprised.

[Conquistador]

Rarity: Artifact

*Unique Passive ’Pioneering Spirit’: Unaffected by terrain penalties.

*Unique Effect ’Hard as Rock’: Its durability is solid, so it won’t corrode or break easily.

*Unique Effect ’Sparta!’: When kicking an opponent, on hit, it causes a 1-second stun.

*Unique Passive ’Conqueror’s Footsteps’: When running or charging, the next attack dealt to an opponent is enhanced.

「The secret to conquering the New World? Perseverance, and desire!」

[Mask of Chaos]

Rarity: Limited Edition

*Unique Passive ’Insight’: You can see the timing to deflect or dodge an opponent’s attacks.

*Unique Passive ’Vital Point Defense’: Completely prevents damage to the face.

「When duelists meet, they say this: ’Duel!’.」

[Archmage’s Amulet]

Rarity: Artifact

*Unique Passive ’Perfect Stance’: Nullifies all mental interference.

*Unique Passive ’Spirit Burst+’: Efficiency increases by 50% each time ki or mana is activated.

*Unique Effect ’Teleportation’: Designates one location. You can travel back and forth to the designated location.

「Mentally noble, possessing a strong heart, and manipulating space.」

’The shoes gained another function? Ooh, what’s with the mask, it’s cool? The amulet, this is a complete late-game power spike. With just this, I can return to the designated location anytime!’

I couldn’t help but marvel. Even with special byproducts, to be enhanced to this extent...

I bowed my head in gratitude.

"Thank you."

"It’s nothing. Oh, take this."

"What’s this?"

What the blacksmith handed me looked like a whetstone made of obsidian.

"Tahlum? Kaperum?"

"Kahlum?"

"Ah, yes! The Butler asked me to make it. With this, you’ll be able to inflict fatal wounds on the black monsters that have recently appeared!"

Black monsters? Is that what the laborers mentioned before?

Do those guys have some ability that makes them hard to kill? Anyway, I was surprised.

"They researched Kahlum and actually used it in reverse? A method of applying Kahlum to weapons and fighting. Just what is that Butler...."

I rested my chin in my hand, then accepted the whetstone. Looking at it up close, it was even more mysterious. It looked expensive at a glance.

"You can just give it to me?"

"It’s a prototype anyway, and I’m giving it to you to commemorate your adventure."

"Thank you. May you always be at peace."

"You too, return safely!"

Leaving the blacksmith, I headed towards the Lord’s Manor. When I arrived, Zara was just receiving her official Hero investiture.

Oh, she must have done it. That’s a relief.

I watched until the end, then approached her. Zara’s face, which had been solemn, immediately relaxed when she saw me.

"Oh, Lucian?!"

"Acting Lord, and Zara."

Both of them welcomed me. I told the two women that I was leaving on an adventure today.

It was a natural adventure for a Hero, but it also signified a farewell.

Even if it was a short farewell, it was regrettable that I had to leave these beauties behind.

The two women expressed their regret. Fiora Ravenscoft stroked my arm.

"Please, return safely. You are our savior."

Zara also said something.

"If you come back hurt, be prepared. I’ll really scold you!"

"Haha, I know. Congratulations on becoming an official Hero."

"Hmph, it means I can partner with you from now on! Huhu."

Her showing off was cute too. I looked at the two women alternately and said.

"Yeah, I’ll return safely, so pray for me! When I come back, let’s have some hot fun!"

"Haa.. Lucian, ’hot fun’ you say...♥"

"Lucian, you really are something. Do you want to be scolded?♥"

They liked it, but both were shy because of the location.

If it were just the three of us, they probably would have pounced immediately. Ahh, I want to have a 3P!

I parted ways with the two women. On my way back home, I stopped by Angela big sis’s general store.

Fortunately, the door was open.

"Oh my, isn’t that Lucian?"

As soon as I entered, Angela greeted me. She looked somewhat haggard and had dark circles under her eyes.

"Big sis Angela, long time no see. Have you been sick? Why haven’t you opened the door?"

"No... I was just depressed."

"What do you mean? You should at least relieve your stress. They say you should live vibrantly even when you’re depressed."

"Doing that... is hard."

I felt sorry for her. Angela looked at me, then tip-toed as if to meet my eye level.

I stroked her head. Her face flushed slightly.

"Big sis, your smiling face is pretty. Please keep it that way."

At my words, Angela face flushed even more. I also added that I was leaving on an adventure.

"Huh? Uh, where to...?"

"To the capital. I won’t be able to see you for a while."

"Uh, okay... Be careful on your trip."

Surprisingly, she let me go coolly. I thought Angela, as she’d been until now, would be clingy.

Was it just my imagination? Was she the type who only changed during sex, like my aunt?

"Then pray for my safe return!"

I left the general store with a bright smile. Lastly, Aunt remained.

I went to Aunt and told her.

"My son, you’re truly wonderful! The best in the world♥"

"Aunt, I’ll miss you."

"Even as an adult, saying such things. My son, you’re incorrigible. You’re trying to excite Aunt, aren’t you♥"

"No, I’m not! I’ll do well so as not to disgrace Grandfather’s name!"

"Huhu, whose son are you, after all♥ I believe in you! Always remember. No matter what weapon it is, in the end, you must trust the sword."

"I’ll trust it. Aunt’s teachings. I love you, Aunt♥"

I gently stroked her swelling belly.

"The baby too."

"Haaang.. I can’t take it, Heeung..hoo♥"

I shared a short kiss with Aunt. Kissing like this made me not want to go on the adventure.

But I had to go. The country would only survive if I rooted out Those Who Recite Sins!

I said my goodbyes and left the house. I placed my hand on the house door and murmured.

"Designate."

[The front gate of your residence has been designated as a Teleportation round-trip point!]

Now, no matter what happens, I can come straight here. I can also act spoiled with Aunt whenever I need to, that’s good.

With a refreshed mind, I boarded the carriage. And to shake off my regret, I needlessly shouted with all my might.

"Then let’s gooooo to the capital!"

The carriage began to depart. I wonder what MILFs there will be in the capital?