Chapter 28: Vivani? Vivani! (3)

[Vivani’s Artificial Incisor]

• Dentures crafted by a master artisan. Made with great care to overcome the limitations of the materials. However, because all the material’s energy was poured entirely into cutting strength enhancement and comfort, other aspects are relatively lacking.
• Item Grade: Rare
• Physical Attack Power: 100
• [Advanced Incisor Strengthening]
• Durability: 100

“Sorry, Giant Sir. The durability turned out to be a bit lower than expected.”

“Don’t worry about it. It’s fine. We can get better materials and remake it later.”

“Yes, I will definitely remake it for you in the future.”

Tarunga had swiftly completed the dentures in just one day.

As he said, the durability felt a little low, but it didn’t matter.

‘As long as they can just eat for now.’

It was urgent to stop the Vivanis from starving to death immediately.

‘If they break, I’ll just make them again.’

If another Dimensional Mission appeared, it wouldn’t be a big deal.

Suho organized his thoughts and headed over to the suitcase.

“Dad, is Uncle Suho really giving us teeth?”

“How would Uncle Suho have teeth?”

“Does he have many teeth?”

The baby Vivanis surrounded Bobby, spinning around him.

“I don’t know. But he’s not a liar. Trust and just wait a little.”

Bobby calmed the kids.

His expression was troubled.

Suho hurriedly spoke up.

“Bobby, I brought the teeth.”

“Really? No way!”

Bobby jumped up like a dolphin and shouted.

“I’ll send it over. Try fitting it once.”

Suho transferred the artificial incisor stored in the Dimensional Bag to Bobby.

The artificial incisor appeared in front of Bobby.

Bobby quickly grabbed the tooth and examined it from all angles.

“Woah—this is incredibly sharp. I have to be careful.”

“Yeah, go ahead and put it on. If the fit is weird, we’ll fix it.”

Nodding, Bobby brought the artificial incisor to his mouth.

The front tooth stuck to Bobby’s mouth like a glove.

“Woah—this feels completely comfortable! It’s just like my original tooth before it broke!”

Pomp—flourish—

Excited, Bobby swam up and down under the water.

Suho suggested to him.

“Enjoy it later. Cut the wood first.”

“Ah, right! I’ll cut the wood!”

Bobby headed to the riverbank.

He chose a cluster of Strong Ironwood, then raised his front tooth.

Chack—chack—

The sound of cutting echoed briefly.

Crash—

The Strong Ironwood tree toppled into the river.

“This is really amazing! Thank you so much! Now it looks like I can eat properly like old times!”

“That’s great, congrats.”

“It’s all thanks to meeting Suho. He gave me energy and even the teeth. I’ll treasure this benefit.”

Just as Bobby’s reply echoed, the awaited message popped up.

[Dimensional Mission [Must Eat to Live] completed]

[The Vivani Satisfaction increased by 70]

“Satisfaction is up. Now it’s time to get the reward.”

Suho expected Bobby’s reward.

“Dad, me too, teeth!”

“Me too, do I get some?”

“Let me try too!”

First, Suho tried calming the baby Vivanis down.

“Bobby, I’ll also give you the children’s teeth. Please fit them for the kids.”

“Ah! Even for the kids? Thank you so much!”

Suho sent the artificial incisors for children as well.

“Dad, can I cut the Strong Ironwood now?”

“Dad, can I eat the Strong Ironwood?”

“Why does this fit my mouth so well?”

Bobby shouted to the noisy kids.

“Go ahead and eat to your heart’s content! Don’t forget to thank Suho!”

The baby Vivanis wagged their tails energetically toward Suho.

“Uncle, thank you!”

“Thanks for the teeth!”

After the children ran off,

Bobby approached Suho.

“Suho, wait a moment. I have something prepared for you.”

“Okay, go ahead.”

Suho responded expectantly.

Bobby disappeared underwater then returned.

“Here you go. This is the reward for the teeth. It’s really precious, so you have to eat it alone.”

At that moment, a fish appeared before Suho’s eyes.

***

‘A fish…’

Could it be that he would receive fish as a reward?

Still, its color was unusual, so Suho’s expectations rose.

He hurriedly picked up the fish.

The description appeared.

[Golden Carp]

• A golden-colored carp born with an extremely rare chance among carps in the Magic Lake. It carries a special energy that greatly revitalizes the body when eaten.
• Item Grade: Rare
• Grants Skill [Underwater Breathing] upon consumption.
• Increases [Regeneration] by 5.

“Awesome!”

Suho exclaimed after reading the description.

The stats were excellent.

“The extension slot came with it!”

The phrase “Increases [Regeneration] by 5” was clear.

It was the same when gaining [Perception].

“And it even has a skill.”

[Underwater Breathing]

-Consumes magic to breathe underwater.

It wasn’t a skill that would immediately increase combat power, but it would come in handy someday.

“As expected! The mission labeled ‘Reward’ was amazing.”

Missions whose reward was explicitly written as ‘reward’ truly were treasures.

“Let’s eat it first.”

Good items were also treasures.

Suho hurried toward the kitchen.

….

“That was delicious.”

After eating, he quickly felt the effects of regeneration.

“As expected, regeneration is a skill that rapidly heals injuries.”

Regeneration would be excellent for quick recovery from wounds.

It would also indirectly improve athletic ability.

“Since it has an extension slot… I can expect a lot.”

Suho smiled with anticipation, recalling the effects of the Perception slot.

A moment later, Suho headed back to the suitcase.

Meanwhile, the Vivanis also enjoyed their feast.

“Strong Ironwood tastes great!”

“Fresh is definitely best!”

The young Vivanis floated in the water, each hugging a piece of wood.

“Not sure if they’re playing or eating.”

Suho, watching the cute sight for a moment, called out to Bobby.

“Bobby.”

“Suho, did you eat the Golden Carp?”

“Yeah, just now. It tasted great, and it’s really good for the body, just like you said. Thanks.”

“Of course! There’s no more left. It was the leader of the many fish living in this river—only one Golden Carp. The other carps are nutritious, but the Golden Carp is truly the best treasure.”

The pack leaders would drool just seeing it.

Bobby added.

“Too bad.”

Suho, licking his lips, brought up what he wanted to ask Bobby.

“Thanks, Bobby. I really enjoyed it. But can I ask you for a favor?”

“A favor? What is it? If it’s something I can do, I’ll do it.”

“Can I get some Strong Ironwood?”

“Whoa! Are you trying to take Strong Ironwood away from us? Planning to make us slaves again?”

“No, it’s not that. I just heard there’s a lot of Strong Ironwood around here. I was wondering if you could cut some and share it if there’s leftovers after you eat.”

The surroundings were completely covered with Strong Ironwood.

Not just the riverbank, but everywhere Suho’s sight reached was densely packed with Strong Ironwood.

“As long as we don’t run out of food, it’s no problem. Take as much as you want. Strong Ironwood grows back in a few days, so it’s okay even if you take a lot!”

“Oh, I see. Thanks, Bobby.”

“When do you want it? Now?”

“That’d be great.”

Since this problem was solved, it was time to handle the other side as well.

***

Clang—

The huge pile mixed in cement.

Clang—

This time it wasn’t fast-setting cement.

“Too bad we don’t have enough fast-setting cement.”

Suho contacted Jeong Hyunsoo again, but no more was available.

The amount of monster byproducts for materials was very limited right now.

“But this time the frame is much stronger.”

This time, they wouldn’t add cement to the wood framework.

Using Strong Ironwood as rebar, the Dwarves prepared with much more care.

“It’ll be a much sturdier Barrier Wall.”

Clang—

After mixing a few more times, a huge amount of cement slurry was ready.

“All right, let’s start construction!”

Suho gave the signal.

“Spread the cement!”

“Sprinkle!”

“Plop!”

“Slap slap!”

The Dwarves ran with the cement slurry to the Barrier Wall.

Dalkong approached where Suho stood.

“Giant Sir…”

Thud.

Dalkong dropped to his knees toward Suho.

“Dalkong-nim, get up. Why do you keep kneeling like that?”

“I’m just so grateful. At first, I was suspicious of the Giant Sir, but now my heart is at ease.”

“It’s okay. Hurry and cheer up the others. Make sure they build it well. If you’re going to make it anyway, make it thoroughly.”

“Of course. Since the Giant Sir saved us with such precious materials, we can’t waste them. I’ll get going then.”

Dalkong ran toward the Barrier Wall.

Suho checked the message that had just popped up.

[Dimensional Mission [Secure Wall Materials] completed]

[Light-hide Dwarf Satisfaction increased by 20]

Since their satisfaction was already high, the increase wasn’t significant.

But Suho was pleased.

“The Red Hammer and Light-hide both surpassed 90 satisfaction.”

Vivani were in the 80 range.

Overall, everyone was satisfied, so Suho couldn’t help but feel good.

Still, he wasn’t completely free of worry.

‘Thinking ahead… I have to earn more money later.’

He didn’t know how many Dwarves would join next.

He had to steadily save money while things were good.

‘Should I make and sell better items?’

Although he had concerns, that was the only way for now.

While contemplating, Suho decided to run a Hunter’s Amulet.

It was a good chance to check product responses and see if he could sell new products.

Comments were still actively posted on the trading board Suho regularly updated.

ㄴ Oh my, I have to buy this for sure.

ㄴ If you haven’t bought this yet, don’t go to the big mall and get ripped off.

ㄴ This is really the best value. The guild should give the shop owner an award.

ㄴ Why the award? It should go to the master artisan who made this.

ㄴ Isn’t the shop owner the one who made it?

ㄴ No way. After meeting, he didn’t seem like the master artisan.

ㄴ Does the master artisan have a badge or something? How do you know?

ㄴThere was something kind of heartwarming about him, so definitely not the master artisan. Anyway, no. Haak—

ㄴSuddenly ‘Haak,’ what’s that about?

ㄴThat’s the nickname of the guy who said he wanted to pick up a succubus last time, isn’t it?

ㄴBetter watch out for the boss’s wrath.

The comment section had turned into a gathering place for veterans.

Suho almost laughed, then read more.

ㄴ I bought it for my friend and cousin too, so I’m a bit disappointed.

ㄴ Why?

ㄴ The shop owner is nice, and the daggers are good, so I stop by occasionally, but there’s nothing else worth buying. Except for the daggers, honestly. Anyway.

ㄴ True, true. The rest are just low-grade mass products, so no reason to buy there…

ㄴ Any new products coming out? You should sell spears too. If you make spears as good as the daggers, they’d sell really well.

ㄴ Spears? What are you talking about? You have to make swords first. Shop owner, if you’re listening, please make a sword. A longsword!

ㄴ Sword? Who uses such an inefficient weapon? If the options are the same, spears are way more practical.

ㄴ You fools, the sword room is the best.

ㄴ This place always sells well but then falls apart. LOL

Some comments struck a chord with Suho.

“A new product…”

Daggers were easy enough to make anytime.

He could ask the Dwarves for help.

“Hmm, everyone who wanted daggers seems to have bought them all.”

Even if it wasn’t a main weapon, one dagger was essential. So he started with daggers, but now demand seemed to be slowing down.

“Maybe I should make various types of products and sell them on different days?”

As comments suggested, longswords and spears also had demand.

“If I just control the quantity properly, I could avoid unnecessary doubts…”

While pondering, one comment caught Suho’s eye.

ㄴ Shop owner, I love your dagger, and I want to buy other things too, but there’s nothing. If it’s hard to get gear, please at least stock some high-grade potions.

“Potions, potions. Wait a minute.”

Suho suddenly glanced toward the cupboard.

“There are so many carps in the river, right?”

Bobby had said that.

The Golden Carp was the most nutritious.

So the other carps should be fairly nutritious too, right?

“Bobby! I’m curious about something.”

Suho headed toward the suitcase.