Manuke FPS Chapter 67.25

Last night, I had dinner with Maltsan and Bill-san at a restaurant called Klebben . The place was well known for its meat dishes . I let Maltsan order for me, and when I sunk my knife into the steak; not only was it thick, its sweet juice filled my mouth from just a small piece . I had to admit, it was better than anything I’ve ever eaten . Even from my original world .

We talked about work during our meal, and just like that, we were on the topic of the magic water . Since Maltsan and Bill-san were merchants, they were quite fond of talking about business . My plan for tomorrow was to head to the Harvest Festival, check on the sales of the bento boxes, and attend the core removal ceremony .

Since there were still two weeks until the estimated time of the Emerald Demon Labyrinth’s closure; I decided to return to the Wolves’ labyrinth to try and get the magic water . Only, there was one problem . The method of extraction . During the discussion with Maltsan, we first thought of using my Gift Box . I found there were some problems though . Magic water is actually quite heavy . So there’s a possibility I wouldn’t be able to lift the bag even at my power suit’s maximum output .

So what should we do?

I had that already covered . I didn’t explain the details to Maltsan . I had only said that I would return in five days, and they should be ready to receive a large amount of magic water then .

Two days later, I was already on the Labyrinth 20th sub-floor’s Gatekeeper room . I realized now that traversing the labyrinth was much quicker if you knew the way . Next was a corridor and an open field . So I took out my Kawasaki KLR and sped through the floor . I would have crossed the field section faster, but I had to be careful not to crash into a tree . Monsters might also appear, though, with that, I only had to make sure they got stuck in the tires .

A Black Moth sprang out, but I simply floored through it . The rain was heavy on the 21st floor, as usual, and filled the floor with endless noise . But in my eyes, those droplets of water were gold coins now, and they sounded like the clinking of coins hitting the floor .

I activated my TSS and summoned a vehicle from my garage . In a dazzling display of light, it appeared on the large stone landing by the stairs leading up to the 20th floor . The Oshkosh M978 Tanker, a diesel-powered 8-wheeled American HEMMTT (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck) . Mainly used to transport fuel for other military vehicles, its tank can hold up to 2,500 gallons (9,500 liters) of fuel .

VMB had no combat vehicles, but it still included a few military vehicles . The M978 was one of them . It was meant to transport fuel, but this time, I was planning to fill the tank with the magical water . First, I opened the manhole-like lid on top of the rank so it could catch the gold coins — I mean, rain, falling from above . The diameter of the hole was no more than 50 cm; it was a bit inefficient in terms of catching the rain .

I summoned a Gift Box from my inventory and extracted a large pan that was over 1 meter in diameter . Before leaving Barga, I bought this from the tool shop and had a blacksmith make a hole in the center . And voila, a funnel . I placed it over the tanker’s hole . Then, I got into the driver’s seat, started the truck, and moved it forward enough for the funnel to catch the gold– I mean, rain .

Now, I just have to wait . Even with the large funnel, it’ll take time for the gold co– I mean rain, to fill the 9,500-liter tank . I don’t know the precipitation rate per hour . However, even if its 100mm per hour, it’ll still take around four days to fill .  

For the time being, I planned to bring the trunk back at 1/4 capacity; about 2,400 liters . The bottle used to sell the water holds 200ml, so it’ll be equal to 12,000 bottles .  

A potion of Magic Restoration costs 1 gold coin . This was equal to 100 . 000 ol . And We’ll have 12,000 bottles once I was done . Although I don’t know about the production cost, I was sure the profits would still be plentiful . While I waited, despite the other Adventurers rarely coming down to this floor I lingered around the M978; encase I needed to recall it back into the garage immediately .  

In the meantime organize my inventory, purchase more equipment, or do some shooting training, etc .  

Experimenting with the VMB System’s limitations, I tried summoning 2 vehicles at once to no avail . Here I thought that using 2 trucks would make collecting faster… Only now I found it was impossible .  

Three days later, I returned to the Fort City of Barga as scheduled . Immediately, I headed back to the Marida Company . There, I met with Maltsan, Bill-san, and several other employees they could trust . Then, they took me to the company warehouse . From afar, I could see Alm and Silvara guarding the warehouse .  

So, this is where they’re stationed for now .  

My gaze met with Alm’s for instance, but she turned away quickly . Even from a distance, both the girls stood out like a sore thumb . Two fox beast-women with lush golden and silver hair respectively, plus bondage-style leather armor and skirts . Their tails – with matching fur as their hair – stuck out their behinds; swaying around despite pretending to be indifferent .  

Only Maltsan, Bill-san and I entered the warehouse and the rest waited outside . The escorts, including the two girls, strictly were to guard the perimeter of the warehouse . This was to prevent the employees, corporate spies . and the guards themselves, from seeing what was going on inside .

Once there was only the three of us inside, I summoned the M978 via the TSS . Perhaps shocked by witnessing such a large vehicle appeared out of thin air; Maltsan and Bill-san stood there wide-eyed and speechless . Barrels had been prepared in the warehouse to hold the magic water . The barrels themselves were around 90cm in height, 70cm in girth, and could hold approximately 200 liters of magic water each .

I went to the rear of the truck and opened a rear hatch, revealing the drainage hose . Just like my original world’s version, it had a lever and a nozzle attached . If I pulled the level, the tank’s content will be discharged from the nozzle . I put the nozzle in the opening of a barrel, then pulled the lever to begin transferring the water into it . Maltsan and Bill-san rushed forward as soon as they heard the sound of water pouring down .

“This is real magic water . I’m really at a loss for words…” 

“Chairman, I’m also at a loss for words…”

Seeing that both Maltsan and Bill-san were impressed, I continued to fill the barrels with magic water . Eventually, all 12 barrels were filled full with the magic water . The next part was for the employees . I returned the M978 to the garage as soon as I was done; no presence of it was left whatsoever . Only then, were the employees allowed to enter the warehouse .

“Alright, guys! It’s all up to you now! Put the lids on and load them onto the carriage . We’ll send them to the capital tomorrow morning!”

The amount of magic water would be enough to supply Barga for a while . So, the excess will be sent to the capital . There, the Magician’s Guild and Alchemist Guild will buy it . Of course, my name would not be included in any documents .  

Finished with my delivery, I returned to the inn to prepare for tomorrow’s harvest festival .

Chapter end