Is the person you sculpt as cute as me?

After the sea and sky became clearer and the colors became richer, their journey was filled with new scenery.

A lively and spacious island.

The climate is very good, but the magical atmosphere is weak.

Instead, there was a lot of noise that could even reach the sky.

Whether it is the seaside or a small city, it is occupied by a large number of foreigners, who are chattering and bustling.

A large number of new players are curious about everything in this world and are trying their best to explore it.

"So that's how it is. This is the closest main city to Himlabakken." Yu Man observed everything on the island. "The main products are timber and crops, which are quite complementary... Oh? This island doesn't have a World Tree, so the government seems to be quite strong..."

"Brother, I feel like there's a very powerful guy on this island."

"Ah."

Just like Shimlabakken is the territory of the World Tree, there is also a very powerful guy in charge here.

In any case, the main city island must be given some security, otherwise the players will not be able to survive.

As for what kind of story is hidden in this island? What kind of plot and rewards does it have? That is not what Yu Man is interested in.

All the players born on this island - this is their content.

Therefore, the Ice Prison Dragon restrained the severe cold of winter to avoid disturbing ordinary people.

Arriving at a place much higher than the clouds, flying by quietly.

then--

After passing several deserted islands, they finally saw their destination in the azure sky.

At first, it was a sea fog.

Following closely behind, there were thunder and lightning, as well as the surging of magical turbulence.

It sways above the sea, its weather changeable.

An extremely huge amount of magical power was boiling from it, difficult to conceal.

This area is a land of death. If there is no invitation, any living creature that approaches will be killed by the turbulent flow of magic.

Through the swirling sea fog, you can barely see the shape of an island.

"Brother, there are some very powerful things in here..." The Ice Prison Dragon became a little more serious.

"Well, a tenth-tier... untamed weapon. That's what the blacksmith does here."

Yu Man was quite clear about this, after all, he had been there before and had explored it to a certain extent.

After slowing down, the Ice Prison Dragon circled in the sky and, following Yu Man's instructions, observed the situation on the island first.

Last time, Yu Man had used the system's power to cross the ocean and land directly on this island by opening a dungeon. Now, a formal visit was required... No, let's try a different method.

"Remember what I said? Put on a show."

"Well—I'm hunting down Big Brother."

"Then you will do this later-"

After briefly explaining the plan, the Ice Prison Dragon responded with a song, then flew over the island on its wings.

Yu Manze stood up and took a step into the air—

Leaving the dragon's back, it descends freely and unrestrainedly into the sea.

The Ice Prison Dragon seized the opportunity and released his suppressed power.

The immense cold instantly brought a harsh winter to the entire sea area.

Even the turbulent magical energy surrounding the island was frozen by the Ice Prison Dragon's exaggerated momentum.

This is the Ice Prison Dragon pretending to be angry to create some story for Yu Man's landing on the island.

Before Yu Man was about to fall to his death in the frozen sea, he used his magic book to call upon magic power and gently landed on the ice sea paved by the Ice Prison Dragon.

It is no longer an overlooking view, but a close-up look.

The island where the blacksmith lived was now surging before our eyes.

Yu Man was an uninvited refugee who came here by chance.

She wet herself, made her appearance disheveled, and pretended to be hunted here, then she pushed aside the turbulent magical currents and landed on the island.

"Ok?"

But at a natural pier not far away, there is a ship docked that can only be seen when you get close.

The three broad masts had their sails furled, but traces of the magical power still remained.

Beautiful appearance, wide hull, luxurious...even a little majestic.

This is no ordinary ship. Anyone who can go out to sea on this thing... must be a big shot.

Yu Man stared at it, but couldn't help but feel that it looked familiar.

……

Unlike what you see from the outside, the interior of the island is always sunny and windy.

That's how it should be.

……

The island's owner, a female craftswoman who always calls herself "Rust Remover," is discussing business matters with a customer.

She wasn't too focused because these things were so common.

As always, the visiting guests are always powerful or exceptionally powerful.

Apparently, today is no exception.

Unlike the uninterested Rust Remover, the guest was in high spirits, perhaps because he had just been promoted.

Or maybe... it's just because the world has quietly changed.

"We investigated the previous incident for a long time, but didn't get much information. That area is a restricted area and quite remote...so we don't have much power nearby. But now it's different. The sea has thawed."

The Rust Remover nodded and took a sip of his wine.

He frowned slightly as if he had thought of something.

The guest kept talking: "So, the higher-ups of the Chamber of Commerce immediately arranged for me to investigate this matter."

He also took a sip of the wine, and the alcohol quickly dyed his subhuman face red, like a tomato under his fur.

His words became more excited.

"I can assure you! With my strength, I'm more than enough to retrieve the icy branch of the World Tree! This will also ensure the credibility of our Chamber of Commerce, and the fees will be greatly reduced. After all, it was us who failed to fulfill our contract."

“…That’s quite good.”

Hearing this promise, the Rust Remover nodded again, finally taking it seriously.

"For me, this order has been delayed for quite a while. Although it's still barely on schedule, my reputation will suffer if I can't deliver it."

"Alright! I'm here for two other things—I'm looking for you, a legendary craftsman, to appraise a batch of them—hmm?"

The guest felt as if someone had stabbed him in the heart, and he froze in place.

The excitement brought by the smell of alcohol disappeared in an instant.

Only a pair of slender wolf eyes remained, carefully observing the magic in the distance.

His high nose and pointed ears also began to feel the world.

Because——some extraordinary being has arrived on this island.

The Rust Remover's reaction was more profound: "It's so cold! This will disturb the fire... What's coming?"

They looked at each other, stood up at the same time and walked out of the house.

Then--

What appeared before them was the vast winter day.

The sea is frozen in the vastness of the smoke and waves.

Above this frozen sea, there stand a large number of strange ice spikes and icicles.

The blizzard came with the dark clouds, as if it was going to wither the entire world.

And—the dragon’s cry.

The guest and the blacksmith shuddered at the same time, and an intense fear rose from the bottom of their hearts.

"...It's...it's that crazy dragon...Doesn't it stay out of the house?"

"How is it possible...why would it—wait, is it because the sea thawed?"

The words of the two sounded rational at first, but the hesitation hidden in them came from the heart.

But soon, they saw something new.

Human figure.

“…Huh…finally.” It was a stranger.

My whole body was soaked and even frozen, and the dry cold made me shiver from time to time.

But even in such a miserable state, her beautiful face with a bright smile was enough to dispel everything.

"Ah, long time no see." Yu Man raised his hand happily and greeted the "Rust Remover".

"It's you! The stranger from last time... What happened? That dragon—"

"It chased me here. I'm sorry it noticed me, but thankfully I didn't get you hurt." Yu Man patted her bag gently. "I promised to bring it to you... Now, I'm here to fulfill my promise."

Yu Man breathed a sigh of relief, her face filled with pure innocence.

She is in the process of completing the plot, and she wants to use all possible means to increase the benefits of her trip.

The current setting is this -

He formed a good relationship with the World Tree and used her power to painstakingly unseal the sea.

The first thing that came to mind was to send a branch of the World Tree to fulfill the promise.

But unfortunately, he was discovered by the Ice Prison Dragon, who angrily chased him here. Yu Man's boat sank and he almost died.

With this little setup, the Rust Remover will first feel that Yu Man is there to help her out, as she truly needs the material. Then, because Yu Man has done her best to fulfill her contract, she will at least treat him with some kindness.

There is one last trick here.

"I'm also grateful to the Divine Craftsman and the island for their protection. After I arrived on the island, the evil dragon stopped chasing me... It seems it was afraid of your strength and the hidden depths of this island..."

In short, it's moral kidnapping and boasting.

These are the moves that Yu Man felt would be useful after communicating with the "Rust Remover" in the last dungeon.

When dealing with NPCs, Yu Man always tries his best. Who knows if there will be any hidden main plot or special rewards?

As for communicating with players, that was much easier. After all, the only three words in their heads were "kill, rob, and play." So, even when she was with Xiaolu, she habitually didn't want to use her brain.

And now, the brain works.

"...It's you—it's you! The ice magician from last time!" Rust Remover covered her mouth, her voice trembling with obvious emotion. "Come on, no no no, I'll go get the stove going for you first...ah."

Seeing the obvious discriminatory treatment by the craftsman, a customer nearby was confused: "Who is this?"

"A very special stranger. Thanks to her last benevolent transaction, I advanced to the ninth level. She is my benefactor. Moreover, she is extremely upright and moral. The transaction she made for me was precise and effective."

Is this true? Yu Man thought about it for a moment and finally remembered it.

Last time, in order to order weapons for Xiaolu, but without any gold coins, I paid out some secrets I learned in the first round as a reward... That old-fashioned legend actually worked?

But the werewolf beside her... was quite powerful. Could he be a customer here to place an order for weapons? No.

Yu Man noticed that the werewolf had a ray of green light on him.

Thick, turbid, and dark.

That was the light that Yu Man had seen before, belonging to a company called "Youshi Chamber of Commerce".

……

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