When the promised day arrived, Aiz visited my workshop.
"Here. I still haven't decided on a name, so feel free to call it whatever you like."
"Thank you."
Aiz took the finished sword and the custom-made scabbard in her hands.
"If you're really thankful, could you please stop dragging me into the Dungeon?"
I mean, how did it make any sense for a blacksmith to venture into the Dungeon six times a week?
My [Status] had improved, so I could handle it, but blacksmithing isn't exactly a combat profession.
My job was to forge the weapons that adventurers used to fight.
"..."
Perhaps Aiz realized the absurdity of it, because she quickly looked away.
"You're going to test it out, right? Sorry, but could you go alone today?"
"...Why?"
Aiz asked, a look of deep disappointment crossing her face.
"...That new scabbard. Doesn't it look a bit strange compared to others?"
"It does seem a little unusual."
"...It's a magic tool. I stayed up all night yesterday just to finish that one piece."
Its primary effects were mana recovery and resistance.
Furthermore, it could even generate a barrier similar to [Rho Aias] when its true name was released.
Since I specialized in magic swords rather than standalone magic tools, it hadn't been an easy process, requiring an all-nighter to perfect.
"It should be quite useful."
"Thank you."
"Yeah. Use it well... now, I'm going to get some sle...e..."
Bellf collapsed onto the cot and fell asleep instantly, as if he had simply passed out. Aiz gently pulled the blanket over him.
"Ugh... I should replace this cushion next time..."
When I finally woke up at 1 p.m., I headed straight for the shopping district of Orario.
"Let's see... a cushion, a blanket, groceries... and..."
As always, there were far too many things to buy.
And never enough hands to carry them.
"..."
Maybe I should develop a speed-enhancing magic tool later...
"What are you doing here?"
"...Didn't you go to the Dungeon?"
While I was leisurely browsing and lost in thought, Aiz's voice drifted from behind me.
"I finished the test."
"Really? That's surprising."
"What is?"
"I thought someone like you would stay buried in the Dungeon, doing nothing but hunting monsters even after the test was over."
"..."
Aiz began staring at me with a clearly dissatisfied expression.
"What are you going to do now, Bellf?"
"I'm just buying a few things... why? Do you have nothing to do?"
"...Yeah."
"Then do you want to come with me?"
"...Yeah!"