Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo (Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World)

Quratar, Michio's House

Skill Crystal Rabbit

A Skill Crystal...

It probably allows you to create an item with a skill

Identify

Scimitar

Skill Slot Empty

when you combine it with an empty skill slot.

The problem is finding a dwarf with the dwarf-specific Blacksmith job.

Now how am I going to find one?

I'm ready.

Sorry for making you do it yourself.

It's fine.

Cooking is supposed to be my job.

You shouldn't have to help me.

We can have that conversation another time.

Our food will get cold.

You're right.

in the Labyrinth of Another World

Harem

Huh? What?

But it was green until recently.

It's probably because I merged two crystals recently.

But...

Don't tell anyone.

You said yellow Magic Crystals can be sold for 100 thousand nars, right?

Yes, that's correct.

Then we'll have the money we need.

Roxanne, change of plans.

Let's go to Vale after this.

Do you have business there?

I'm going to pay a visit to Alan.

I want to write a will.

A will?

Don't make that face.

I realized something after that incident the other day.

I should be prepared to die if I'm entering labyrinths.

Normally when a master dies,

their slaves join them in death, right?

I want you to be freed when I die.

I appreciate that, but...

If you trust me, then please don't write a will.

What?

I'll protect you.

I'm a warrior.

If my master died,

I wouldn't be able to continue living in disgrace.

She's not joking.

Of course I depend on you, and I understand what you're trying to say.

But labyrinths aren't the only places I might die.

I could even drop dead from an illness.

I'd find a way to cure you.

Um, are you serious?

Yes.

She's actually for real.

If you insist, then I won't.

Thank you.

But why?

Because you're a wonderful man.

You're young, strong, and skilled.

I'm sure you'll achieve great things.

And on top of that, you've been nothing but kind to me.

I must return the favor.

I see.

Roxanne called herself a warrior.

She's like a loyal samurai willing to sacrifice herself for me.

I probably can't change her mind, but...

Let me say this, though.

Yes, Master.

I probably won't achieve anything significant.

That's not...

No, it's true.

If anything, I'm here specifically to achieve nothing.

I don't understand.

You don't have to understand.

Just know that's how it is.

Very well.

But we're still going to Vale.

I've got other business with Alan.

I realized during battle the other day that

it's time to think about expanding our party.

You're right.

Monsters start appearing in groups of four, starting on the eighth floor.

If I'm going to be focusing on magic,

then I'd like another front-line fighter.

Ideally, a woman.

No, they don't have to be a woman.

They don't have to be, but...

So good. Who could deny the appeal of this?

Master?

Wh-What is it, Roxanne?

I think recruiting more party members is a good idea.

Would it be all right if I accompanied you to Mr. Alan's mansion?

Yeah, of course.

If Roxanne is opposed to the idea,

then I don't have to choose a woman.

Vale Alan's Mansion

Please wait here.

Roxanne, have a seat.

Are you sure?

If you don't sit, he'll think I'm back to sell you.

In that case, excuse me.

Well, well.

Thank you for coming, Mr. Michio.

Sorry for always dropping in out of the blue.

Not at all. You're welcome to come anytime.

So, what can I do for you today?

I'm thinking about adding another party member.

A good idea.

I'd like to ask you something.

Would it be possible to purchase a Blacksmith slave?

A Blacksmith? You mean a dwarf.

It's not impossible, but it is difficult.

Are you aware merging Skill Crystals often fails?

Yes.

Because those are so valuable,

repeated failures can affect the relationship between a slave and their master.

It's not uncommon for it to end unfortunately for both parties.

Because dwarves know that,

they don't often become slaves as Blacksmiths.

I'm sure they don't.

As a result, there are few Blacksmith slaves,

making them quite expensive.

What about a dwarf who isn't a Blacksmith?

Dwarves are a powerful people.

They make excellent front-line fighters.

If you're looking for new party members,

a dwarf would be perfect.

However...

Currently I have a single dwarf,

but unfortunately, her personality isn't suited to fighting.

"Her?" So she's a woman.

If you're determined to acquire a dwarf,

I could write you a letter of introduction to another shop.

Well, what do you think, Roxanne?

Huh? Uh, um...

As long as we're here, why don't we meet the dwarf he has?

If you don't like her, then you simply don't need to acquire her.

I see. It's free to take a look.

You heard her.

Could you show us the dwarf?

Very well.

I'll have her get ready. Wait here, please.

So anyway, I bought a house in Quratar.

I see.

Enter.

She's ready.

That's the woman Roxanne mentioned who treated her well.

Bring her here.

Come in.

This is the only dwarf I currently have, Sherry.

Sixteen years old?

She's the same age as Roxanne.

These ears...

They look like elf ears, but I guess dwarves have ears like these, too.

He said dwarves are suited to front-line fighting,

but she doesn't look particularly muscular.

She seems like a short girl who's fairly mature, slender, and cute.

U-Um, it's nice to meet you.

Uh...

I'm already a level ten Explorer.

Yeah, my Identify skill already told me that.

If you're an Explorer, then you won't have any problems entering labyrinths.

Actually, that's not what I meant.

I...

I failed to become a Blacksmith.

I don't understand.

Do you mind if we have a seat so I can ask her some questions?

Go ahead.

What do you mean, you failed?

Once dwarves become level ten Explorers,

they have the option to change their job to Blacksmith.

And you couldn't?

No.

How is whether or not a dwarf can become a Blacksmith determined?

Generally those who have an aptitude for exploring labyrinths

can also become Blacksmiths.

In other words, since she couldn't become a Blacksmith,

she wouldn't be useful in labyrinths either.

But is it really possible for a dwarf to fail to become a Blacksmith

because they lack aptitude?

In this world, jobs are learned.

Status

Kaga Michio

Villager: Lv 1 Thief: Lv 1 Equipment: Sandals

I was able to acquire the Hero and Thief jobs.

Villager: Lv 1

Thief: Lv 1

Equipment: Sandals

Meteor Crash

Gamma Ray Burst

Extreme Drop Dead

Self-Destruct

Equivalent Exchange

Though the conditions were complex, I was even able to acquire the Mage job.

It's hard to believe the Blacksmith job alone is innate.

How is a dwarf's aptitude measured, anyway?

Mage: Lv 1 Effect: Minor Intelligence Increase Effect: Tiny MP Increase Skill: Novice Level Fire Magic Skill: Novice Level Water Magic Skill: Novice Level Air Magic Skill: Novice Level Earth Magic

Can I ask you something?

Go ahead.