Monster Hunter: I can accept monster quests!

Chapter 58 Flying Dragon Blade [Red Leaf]

The workshop on the second floor of the stronghold.

It was still that familiar young craftsman.

He stared in surprise at Chen Yan, who kept pulling fire dragon materials out of his pocket.

Shell fragments, wing claw fragments, fire pouch scraps, bone fragments... all sorts of rare fire dragon materials were piled up on the table.

He wasn't surprised by the Rathalos materials, because recently Rathalos had become rampant in the Ancient Forest, and many hunters had obtained some Rathalos materials to varying degrees.

He was surprised to learn that, judging from the armband Chen Yan was wearing, he should be a logistics manager.

Are the logistics managers at the outposts this powerful now? Can they even solo the Fire Dragon?

Chen Yan shook his pocket, dumping the last bit of bone fragments onto the table, and looked nervously at the craftsman who was looking down and estimating.

"Hmm, the materials should be enough. Go to the other side and pay the forging fee. I don't have any work today, so if all goes well, you can get the knife tonight."

The little cat clutched its purse, its face wrinkled, seemingly mourning its already meager fortune, until it heard Chen Yan say—

"And for my partner, Flower Cat, I want to forge an even better katana for it too."

The cat's wrinkles disappeared, its tail practically wagging like a propeller, and it happily stuffed the money pouch into Chen Yan's hand.

Spend money freely!

This time, the craftsman took a more careful look at the various materials, weighing them in his hands before finally nodding in the expectant gazes of Chen Yan and Hua Miao.

"Hmm... that should be enough."

Hua Miao hopped and skipped after Chen Yan to the counter across the street.

Behind the counter stood a young woman with black hair, dressed lightly but covered by a thick leather jacket.

She smiled slightly at Chen Yan, who was holding a bag of gold coins.

"What? You want four thousand gold coins and two hundred investigation points?"

The black-haired girl nodded. Chen Yan's surprised reaction wasn't unusual; she was used to it.

"But a first-generation iron sword only costs two hundred gold coins, how could the price suddenly increase twentyfold?"

Chen Yan and Hua Miao's total assets amounted to only a little over a thousand gold coins and a few dozen investigation points, which was far from enough.

The young woman remained silent, only pointing to the small wooden sign on the counter.

It clearly states: "Prices are set by the Survey and Materials Management Office. For any questions, please consult Naomi, the head of the Materials Team."

Chen Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hey, it's Naomi, the big sister in charge of pricing... Here, take these thousand-odd gold coins as a deposit. Start the furnace first, I'll be right back!"

On the first floor of the base, Naomi was looking through the list of supplies in her hand without even looking up.

Don't even think about it!

Chen Yan blinked; he hadn't said anything yet.

"Harley specifically told me about your performance in the Anthill Wasteland before the mission. Wow, I really didn't realize our Supply Depot had produced a Blue Star!"

"Yeah?"

Chen Yan was smug. Harley was actually praising him so enthusiastically. He thought it would be good enough if she didn't embarrass him.

Seeing Chen Yan's smugness, Naomi's smile widened even more.

"Of course! He was raising baby horned dragons, bumping into sleeping dragons, and even teaching two dragon-slaying sword techniques. He almost blew himself dry while using his sword skills... Boss Chen Yan, tell me the truth, were you holding back when you were assessing the members of the fifth recommended group?"

"No, I really couldn't beat that Anjanath back then. But if it were now, I guarantee I could take it down in one hit!"

Chen Yan confidently gestured, completely oblivious to Naomi's increasingly hostile gaze.

"So you're leaving it on the ground like an Anjanath?"

She grabbed Chen Yan's ear and gave him a fatal roll.

"I'll put it on the ground for you first!"

Chen Yan, in pain, begged for mercy repeatedly, and only after he repeatedly promised never to do it again did Naomi spare him.

"Naomi, dear class monitor, dear boss, dear sister, please lend me some money. I don't need much, just three thousand gold coins plus two hundred points. I promise I'll pay you back. If you don't, you can just deduct it from my salary..."

Naomi, who was enjoying Chen Yan's shoulder and leg massage, still wouldn't give in.

"What do you need so much money for, you logistics manager who doesn't have to work, doesn't worry about food or drink, and isn't a hunter? Let me remind you, think carefully before you answer me, don't try to fool me!"

As Chen Yan knelt beside her, massaging her legs, countless excuses flashed through his mind, but after seeing Naomi's earnest gaze, he chose to tell the truth.

"I want to forge a new katana for both Hana-neko and myself."

Naomi frowned.

"You're a good kid, at least you're honest."

"A-Tie already told me that you gave him a huge amount of Rathalos materials to forge a Greatsword, specifically the Wyvern Blade [Red Maple], which even elite hunters struggle to control. I won't ask where you got the weapon materials; I'm just asking you, can you really master this weapon?"

"Let me tell you, even a master swordsman spent a great deal of effort taming his Flying Dragon Blade [Azure Leaf]. Are you sure you can even draw it after you get your hands on it?"

"Instead of wasting money and points crafting the Flying Dragon Blade [Red Maple], I suggest you craft a third-generation iron sword. It doesn't have any special features, but it's easy to obtain and perfect for someone like you who loves to tinker—hmm~"

Naomi, who had been muttering to herself, suddenly let out a soft, seductive moan. After enduring the intense, tingling, and itchy sensation, she realized that Chen Yan had taken off her shoes and socks at some point, and he was now dancing with all ten fingers on the soles of her feet.

"Chen Yan, who gave you permission to take my clothes off—um!"

Yongquan acupoint, 30% force.

"Hey, are you even listening to me? I—um!!"

Yongquan acupoint, apply 50% force.

"If you keep being naughty with me, I'm going to get angry—yeah!!!"

Yongquan acupoint, 70% force.

"Don't think I don't know what you're up to. Don't even think about anything involving the Lava Dragon—uh!!!!!!!!!"

Yongquan acupoint, use all your strength!!!

After Flying Thunder Dragon and Mist Dragon, Naomi became the third VIP to enjoy Chen Yan's techniques.

Chen Yan wiped the sweat from his forehead, held her soft, weak hand with a sincere expression, and earnestly explained to her, whose eyes were still glazed over.

"Boss, I really need the Flying Dragon Blade [Red Maple], and I promise you, I can absolutely master this weapon perfectly. So, please lend me the money!"

...

Chen Yan returned to his dormitory and searched high and low, turning over the corner under his bed where he had hidden money dozens of times. Apart from finding a few copper coins covered in dust, he couldn't find a single gold coin.

He didn't know many people at the outpost. Naomi refused to lend him money, Harley was away on a mission, and even Aibo and Azure Star hadn't returned for a long time.

There was only one beautiful and wealthy young lady left whom I hadn't asked.

That was the blonde hostess from the Starship who had traveled with him to the New World on the fifth fleet. He stood hesitantly in front of the chain ladder connecting to the Starship.

Chen Yan couldn't imagine how hard he would have to work to earn 3000 gold coins in one night.

Just as he had mentally prepared himself and was gritting his teeth to climb the chain ladder, he suddenly heard the cat calling him from behind.

"Chen Yan, Chen Yan, what are you doing here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping in your dorm?"

Without turning his head, Chen Yan resolutely reached out and touched the iron chain.

"Hana-neko, you can sleep alone tonight. I'll risk my life to earn the money for our new katana..."

The flower cat, holding two brand-new katanas, was even more confused.

"Chen Yan, what nonsense are you talking about? Didn't you already borrow the money? Naomi personally delivered 3000 gold coins and even made up for our insufficient investigation points. Speaking of which, Naomi is really good to you, she..."

Chen Yan suddenly turned around and looked at the Flying Dragon Blade [Red Leaf] that Hua Miao was holding.

"Naomi's kindness is never enough!"