Zongman: Don't move, Aisi, your family still owes me money

"And there will be a monster feast."

"A large number of monsters appear. Even if you have all the necessary tools, it will be very dangerous if you encounter them."

Merlin carefully considered the risks and benefits.

"Well, as expected, for now, I should first upgrade to the shallow level, earn some money, and then consider moving to the middle level."

Merlin didn't want to lose his life because of his haste.

But he knew very well that his current strength was still very weak.

Truly powerful adventurers, like those at LV5 or LV6, can even fight against an army of 10,000 people alone, or even destroy an entire country.

And if he were to be targeted by such a terrifying existence, he would surely die with his current strength.

In this world, oh no, I should say in all worlds, the one with the bigger fist is the real boss.

The weak have no power.

Whether it is to protect his current life or to protect his God.

Must become stronger.

For Merlin, the fastest way to become stronger is to make more money.

With money, he could unleash his full potential as an alchemist.

"Let's set a goal first. Before entering the middle level, we must first gather the basic equipment."

"It would be best if I could reach a level comparable to a LV4 adventurer, or at least LV3."

Merlin thought about it, made a plan, and immediately thought of a way to exchange money.

"Well, as expected, let's sell the sticky slime solution first."

"I have about ten bottles left, so I'll go find one."

Merlin decided to go to the street first and visit a few more stores before making a decision.

Chapter 22 This is not a date!

"Don't don't."

"Go away and don't disturb my business."

"You want to sell this little junk for ten thousand fares? Are you crazy? Are you crazy too?"

"One hundred faris at most, no more than that."

……

After running through most of the pharmacies in the commercial district, Merlin rubbed his head and calmed down a little.

He had basically foreseen such an outcome.

After all, he was just an ordinary LV1 rookie adventurer and had no fame at all.

Even if he exaggerated the effects of this sticky slime solution, no one would believe it.

"It seems that we need an opportunity for publicity in order to sell well."

"Well now, after all, I still have to go to the shallow layer first to get some more money."

"However, before that, some things must be made first."

Now Merlin's means of attack and defense have basically been determined, and what remains is to find a way to improve his speed and evasion ability.

Merlin already had an idea about this.

In an anime he had watched, a group of ordinary people were able to climb walls and run on rooftops and burst out at astonishing speeds through a device made of steam.

Merlin planned to create this set of mechanical devices.

Previously, the magic power was not enough to support the refining of such a large item.

However, now that the magic power value has increased almost ten times, we should not run into a shortage of magic power when making these items.

And when enchanting the magic sword maker, Merlin had already recorded the technology of making magic swords in alchemy.

In other words, when he creates other items next time, he can also use the same process as the magic sword.

The items and props produced at that time can also use magic stones to increase their power.

"However, the existing maneuvering device is not fast enough. It would be best if the speed could be increased by several levels."

"As expected...magic still needs to be added."

"Alchemy now records the craftsmanship of magic swords, which can absorb the magic power of magic stones. So if I can find some magic circles to increase its power..."

Thinking of this, a terrifying gleam appeared in Merlin's eyes, and his expression suddenly became clear.

That’s right, the magic he needs to add to the maneuvering device this time is very simple, just a simple wind acceleration magic.

As long as the launching hook of the mobile device can be accelerated by wind magic, the speed of the burst can be increased several times.

Even if he is only at LV1, it is possible for him to burst out with a speed comparable to that of a LV2 or even LV3 adventurer.

The only slightly troublesome thing is where he can get this wind-type acceleration magic circle.

"Magic books are extremely precious in this world. It's better to say that magic itself is an extremely precious thing."

"We were lucky enough to get the technology to create magic items from Welf."

Merlin walked towards the Adventurer's Guild while thinking.

At this time, he could only rely on Aegina's wisdom.

……

"I'm very sorry, Merlin. I don't know much about magic. Information in this area is extremely valuable and is beyond the reach of a mere employee like me."

Aegina lowered her head towards Merlin apologetically.

"No, it's okay," Merlin himself didn't have too many expectations.

After all, based on the information he knew, he already knew the value of magic.

Especially the magic book that allows the user to learn magic is worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Because of this, it was natural that Aina didn't know this information.

"Okay, I'll be leaving first then."

Merlin waved his hand and was about to leave when he thought of something and looked at Aegina.

"By the way, Aina, does the shallow level have any commissions that pay well?"

"A lot of money?"

"Shallow?"

As Aina spoke, she immediately opened the thick book in her hand and began to search.

"Ah, I got it. The commission that pays the most at the shallow level should be this dragon scale."

"There's a rare monster in the shallow layer, a young dragon. Its scales are extremely hard and are the best material for making armor."

"The reward for this commission is one hundred and fifty thousand faris."

"If we complete this one, an average Level 1 adventurer won't need to go into the maze for two or three months."

Aegina said as she looked at Merlin in confusion.

"Why, Merlin, you're asking about this commission? Could it be that you're planning to take this one?"

"Yeah," Merlin nodded in affirmation.

"Ah? Are you really going to take this?"

Aina's face twitched, and her expression looked a little unnatural.

"Merlin, although I know you can make some strange props, this young dragon is the strongest monster in the shallow layer. Its strength is even stronger than the silverback ape you encountered before."

"Although there is no Floor Master in the shallow layer, this young dragon is almost a real Floor Master, and its strength is infinitely close to the level of LV2."

"You're only level 1, you'll be killed in an instant."

Aegina persuaded earnestly.

"Ok, I know."

Merlin nodded and held out his hand.

"So, give me that commission."

"Ah? What do you know? Even though you know it, why are you still answering it?"

Aina didn't know what to say. As a receptionist, she had no right to refuse adventurers' commissions.

"Merlin, seriously, don't let your mind wander. The young dragon is...really strong."

A hint of sadness appeared in Aina's beautiful green eyes as she persuaded softly.

"The Level 1 adventurer team I was in charge of before was killed by the young dragon. No one survived."

"The terrifying power of a young dragon is beyond your imagination. Never joke with your life."

"Adventurers must never take risks."

Looking at Aegina's worried face, Merlin sighed softly.

"Ok."

Now that Aina has said this, it is naturally difficult for him to force her to accept the commission.

And after entering the maze, he can kill the young dragon and bring back the materials and complete the commission.

"Well, I'm glad you understand."

Aegina finally breathed a sigh of relief, and most of the tension on her face disappeared.

She was really afraid that Merlin would force himself to take on this commission.

Looking at Merlin, whose expression was a little gloomy, Aegina pursed her lips and whispered in Merlin's ear.

"How about this, in a couple of days when I'm free, I'll take you around Orarine."

"Don't get me wrong, this isn't a date. It's just... just a tour to familiarize you with the city."

Looking at Aina's slightly red cheeks, Merlin's heart couldn't help but warm.

It was obvious that Aegina was taking his feelings into consideration.

"Ah, I see. Thank you, Aegina."

Merlin couldn't help but thank him.

Chapter 23 The Abandoned Girl

On the twelfth floor of the maze, in a cave.

"Well, the young dragon's range of activity is between the eleventh and twelfth floors."

"However, I have been searching for more than two hours and still haven't found it."

"Is this a rare monster? The probability is really low."

Merlin took a bite of the slightly hard bread and wondered where to find the dragonette next.

At this moment, miserable screams came from the passage ahead.

"Are there others?"

Merlin was stunned for a moment, then after some thought, he walked towards the direction where the sound came from.

Maybe, you can meet a baby dragon.

After turning the corner, in an empty corridor, four or five pangolin-like monsters were surrounding an extremely petite girl.

The girl was wrapped in a thin gray robe and carrying a large package on her back that was three or four times bigger than her.

At this moment, the girl was holding a dagger-like weapon in her hand, pointing it at the pangolin monsters around her.

However, how could that small dagger fight against those monsters?