Terrarium Adventure - Chapter 16

The dwarfs habitually filled up the diamonds as they saw an empty wagon. However, compared to the dwarfs’ speed; the wagon’s limit was way lower so the dwarfs became unsatisfied. They looked at me while swinging both of their arms to ask them to send more wagons.

The wagon full of diamonds became empty again. At the same time, another person’s device shined blue.

‘Wow! I checked there are 300 diamonds! Thank you for prompt trading!”

Then he went quickly inside the orchard. Since he had money, he was going to go draw. It seems like I will see him again.

Afterwards, things went smoothly. I gave the fruit first to Daisy and gave some to Elder and Mesquite as well.

Mesquite laughed while saying it was his first time eating a fruit filled with nutrition. Well, I’m going to serve you more!

People who received diamonds from me ran to the orchard and came back after a while. Then, they deposited their diamonds again and went again inside an orchard. It felt like I was becoming a pawnshop owner in front of a casino for a bit…

“Mr… Druid…”

It seemed like I bought almost all of the nutrition fruit around here. People who constantly failed at drawing got their Driards and disappeared after waving at me.

Out of them, I was buying fruit from a person who I encountered often and Daisy talked to me while pulling my coat. I looked down and Daisy gave a mysterious face.

“I’m…full.”

Wow, Daisy told me she is full! It’s her first time saying that! Daisy used to eat tons of food at the lodge restaurant! Did the nutritious food fill her stomach?

“My master, Jay. It means Daisy has reached her growth limit. I wish she could eat more…”

Mesquite looked at me. Then, she gave a smile while looking awkward.

“Jay’s soul limit is too small for Daisy to grow bigger.”

My low level was the problem.

A low level with potential is trying to return to society!

Battle! Raid! Experience! Yes, let’s raid monsters! As I grow, Daisy will grow as well.

I was ready to go to the field but Mesquite subtly suggested that it could be a long journey so I need to prepare more.

So, before starting the RPG, she meant gathering most of the important equipment and essentials like water, food, and potions.

“Master Jay. We Driards are connected to your soul. If you get stronger, we are affected as well.”

Oh, it means the owner’s stats affect Driards. When the Driards were born, they were already wearing equipment so I was curious about what I needed to do to make them stronger.

I looked at my crappy coat. I wore it automatically ever since I fell into this world and it looked bad to everyone. Yes, I should get some equipment.

I barely managed to not go to the field and headed to an arcade while looking at the map. What made me decide to go where wasn’t decided by Elder’s whining nor the shop that made me pay the most attention.

“This chance doesn’t appear every day. Limited accessory only for this month! The special product you can only get in the 26th terrarium! Drawing for a special rank, wise ‘ruby’ ring is about to end! Give the best sun to your Driard!”

Limited and special rank, the words that made gamers excited appealed to my ears. It made my head turn immediately. What are those? Accessories? How can I buy them? Is it good?

“I will buy it! I’m buying it! Ask me for diamonds!”

I ran to a person screaming with a speaker from the middle of an open square. I have lots of diamonds! I spoke as I shook the phone like a dwarf throwing diamonds at me. However, he gave an awkward look.

“I’m sorry but the accessories are not for sale. Only those who win a lucky ticket can earn it.”

“Then, where can I buy the lucky ticket?”

“You can get it when you buy goods from a store decorated with golden strings. Get a free ticket here!”

I received a star-shaped paper with a number. Oh, I just need to collect a bunch of these?

Golden string! After hearing the explanation, I looked around like a hyena looking for food, I saw a few places decorated with golden ribbons near the entrance. Can I just buy the store?

Elder walked in front of the glass case standing in front of a person who was holding the speaker as if he were possessed. Inside the glass case, there was a ruby ring located above a beige-colored velvet cushion with a bright light.

“Crafted birthstone accessory… It’s quite hard to find for sure. If it’s a special rank, it will maximize the birthstone’s magical effect. It’s very tempting. I wish it could be better if it was an immortal ‘diamond’.”

“Does Mesquite like diamonds? Do you want one?”

I understood because Elder would like anything that is shining but Mesquite’s response was unexpected.

“Haha, Master Jay. The birthstone that I mentioned has more value than the treasure itself. It’s not a mere treasure. It’s a treasure with the power of the sun. To be exact, it contains the time of the sun. Ruby has the sun in July. Did you know that Driards can receive battle bonuses based on the date?”

I saw it on a stone plate at the botanic. For Daisy and Mesquite, it was written that they would receive battle bonuses in April. I strongly nodded my head as I believed it was a setting that I was familiar with.

“The date for the battle bonus is the same as the first birthday of the tree. It’s a perfect moment. For Elder, the bonus is during June and July so that’s why he has more interest in July’s ruby.”

He wasn’t only interested but was focused on his vision that would go through the glass case. Anyway, the birth time and battle bonus do overlap. That’s a romantic setting… After hearing that, it made me want more. Wasn’t this an exclusive item for Elder?

“Then July was also possible and if you have the ring, can Elder receive a better battle bonus?”

“Correct.”

I need a lot of lucky tickets. There should be a greater number of cases to increase the possibility of winning the draw.

“Elder! If you don’t come, we will leave you.”

Elder followed with his lingering eyes. I decided to buy anything essential first.

The person who was holding the speaker said that things will be closed soon but looking at the sandglass, there was sufficient time left. It was enough for me to buy everything from these stores.

What should I get for equipment? It would be great if I could start by taking off this old coat. It’s too crappy to store.

The owner who recognized a good client greeted me with a smile. Then, he guided me to a section I needed.

“Should I wear armor like Mesquite?”

I lifted the silver armor which was displayed there. I gave up. It was way too heavy. The head part is so heavy and the part that covers the body must be way heavier. I put it back in its original location.

“Good decision. With your stamina, heavy armor is too much for you. A helmet can… twist your neck.”

I felt some goosebumps. I expected it to be as good as Mesquite’s armor which looked very awesome. I thought the basics behind RPGs were to have shiny armor. It was impossible for me as I didn’t work out or have muscles.

“Is there any beginner’s set in here? Like gear that a new beginner might wear.”

It would be better if there was a set effect. As I asked for advice from an expert, he guided me to a mannequin which was displayed separately. There was crude leather defense armor on it.

Damn, crappy. It was a beginner’s set. Beginners also wanted to wear good-looking and pretty gear too! Why can’t a beginner wear pretty clothes?! Did all games agree to make beginner’s gear look crappy? Is it a costume? Is the design only the answer?!

“It’s light and pragmatic. It covers the main important areas. It will look good on you as you are weak.”

“You do have a point! This set gear has good heat protection and high defense. If the defense goes higher, Driards will feel more relieved and will focus on the battle!”

Huh? I was paying attention. It started to look better as I was hearing good things about them…

Then I will buy that as well.

However, I couldn’t stand the poor style. I should hide it. I pointed at the black robe hanging next to it. I want black as it is resistant to stains.

The cost was cheaper than I expected. A beginner’s hair tie, top, bottom, gloves, boots total of 150 diamonds. The robe cost 10 diamonds. As it was a set purchase, I received a 10% discount.

I took off my coat after taking out my phone and asked to throw away the coat. There were milk and bread from last time inside the pocket but I decided to ignore them as I could buy more later.

Above the brief cotton t-shirt and shorts, I put on the gear with the help of Mesquite and Daisy. I didn’t dare to put the hair tie on my forehead so I tied it above my hair.

It was a bit suffocating after putting the robe on as well. It seemed a bit warm. Now, I look like a warrior in an RPG who is going on their first adventure.

“My master, Jay. You look very reliable.”

Increasing stats can be recognized by the Driards’ psychology? I wish a system message would appear, but since there isn’t any, there is no way for me to know about it.

It seemed like there was no gear for Driards so I left the shop. The shop owner gave me 6 drawing tickets. What? Give me more.

Elder pointed at a store with his staff. Artifact Workshop.

Damn! Is this a shop for decorating rooms?

Elder’s eyes spoke to me. Buy it for me. His lips didn’t move but his eyes were definitely speaking to me

Let’s go, then!

The inside of the store was way bigger than the department store. The item to decorate the artifact wasn’t essential for adventures or perhaps because of the prices, there were little customers.

The goods sold inside the store were properly divided, and to be exact, it was divided based on ‘wild field,’ ‘normal field’, ‘desert field’, ‘swamp field’, ‘river field,’ etc.

I held a box that looked like a basket in front of the store and woke my phone to pour out the diamonds.

I quickly stopped the dwarfs who didn’t know about the limit from bombarding the diamonds and gave a diamond box to my Driards. Daisy appeared confused but Elder became very bright.

“Use this to buy anything you need or really want!”

I will go my way! I put Mesquite who tried to stay near me in a desert field and ran to a ‘random box’ which was located in the middle of the store.

Draw! The random probability stimulates my interest ever since Infinite Diamond!