ACT 9 Magaros Laboratory

Huhuhu, it is a jackpot.

Ark had connected after resting comfortably and started blowing and polishing the lamp again.

Aigoo, youve become so beautiful.

Ark rubbed his cheek against the lamp and happily smiled.Except for the skull carved on the handle, it looked like an ordinary old lamp but it was the reward for completing the <Galgin Clans Disaster> quest. Of course, the reward item wasnt just an antique. It was a magic item with options!The problem was the special effect of the lamp was truly vague. But the smart Ark could tell with one glance.The rare lamp was more valuable than some rare items. Or it was for Ark who was a Dark Walker.He had finished the quest right before going to sleep..but he asked for the compensation from Reid first.

T-the reward..

Reid scratched his head with an embarrassed look.Although he had made the request with an urgent heart, he couldnt think of a suitable reward.He trembled as Arks face slowly hardened.

Of course. Reward! Of course Ive prepared it. Youve saved our lives so we have to give you the best thing we have. Please wait.

Reid gathered the other Galgin together.And they huddled in a corner and conferred for a while.

Aye, what do we have to give?

Lets see? Do you know what the humans middle earth is like?

How about this? I obtained it in the south..

This is also acceptable. It is 300 of the Ranke fruit.

Their opinions were divided as they showed Reid different options.Since 3 people completed the quest, three rewards needed to be given.In fact, Ark had used Discerning Eye on Reid in the past and knew that the Galgin didnt have many good items. So he didnt expect a big reward for this quest.But even so, this was terrible.

Reid confidently showed him the items <The Netherworlds Western Region eating competition victory token (The person who possesses this can eat food for free at any store in the Western Region>, <A carved sculpture of the Galgin Clan (If you possess this then your intimacy with the Galgin Clan will increase> and <Reids proud collection of 10 species (A pile of trash that is no use>

Ark became angry after checking the compensation list.

Eating for free? Is this a joke? Who cares about eating for free in the Netherworld? In addition, a statue of a cockroach? My intimacy with the Galgin is already the best thanks to this quest so what is the use of the statue? There arent any good options. What the hell is this crap?

When researching the ingredients, Ark had obviously wanted to help the Galgin.He accepted that he would suffer a bit. But that moment of emotion and delight had passed. Ark immediately returned to reality. He finally remembered about money.He had invested 32 hours into studying contaminated ingredients.He even destroyed 6 of Razaks ribs.But now they couldnt even reward him with an item he could use? He started to regret it while looking at the list of reward items.Ark stared at the list with a sour face and sighed.

You dont like it? Then I could show you something else?

Reid spoke immediately after seeing Arks dissatisfied face.Ark had a sudden thought as he listened.

Show me something else? Then I can select the reward for this quest?

Ark thought that he had to pick one of those items as the reward. No, normally it was like that. But sometimes the system of compensation was different depending on the species.

Then I dont need to decide hastily. The Galgin clan are peddlers. There might be something of use in their goods. Okay, I dont need to decided straight away and can wait until a good item appears.

Then, Buksil approached and looked at the statue.

Eh? This is a pretty well made statue?

Ark kicked the pigs feet and smiled calmly.

Like I said earlier, I didnt do that much. It looks like these items are precious to you guys so I cant accept it without feeling the burden. Im sorry but could you show me other stuff?

Ark didnt want to decrease the precious intimacy so he spoke gently but firmly.But Reid had good sense for a cockroach and notice.

You dont need to feel burdened. The items we gave arent valuable to you.

..Theyre still great, that, um, so.

Ark was reduced to one syllable by Reids powerful force and retreated.And the cockroaches gathered again

Hey, is this good?

But is there anything to give to our benefactor?

After consulting for a while, Reid returned with three new items.However, Ark still returned them. They were just like the first few items.The situation repeated so many times that even the cockroaches became annoyed.Of course, Ark wasnt feeling great either.He had been awake for 32 hours so his eyes were drooping.

But I might receive a surprisingly good compensation. I cant just accept something useless because Im sleepy. I have to receive something that can be somewhat useful!

Ark desperately opened his eyes and persisted.The items Reid brought were completely random. In some cases, there were slightly useful items but they didnt meet Arks expectations.When 2 hours passed, his spirit surged.

Damn, okay. There will be nothing if this keeps on happening so lets give it a try!

Pass, pass, pass, pass, pass!

Ark didnt look at the items properly and just called pass. Reid who was tired from running back and forth with the items groaned pitifully.Now Reid started to realize that Arks reason wasnt because of the burden.

Hey, it seems impossible.

Didnt he go four days without any sleep?

At this rate we might be doing this for the next few days.

Its impossible. Take out all your collections.

If we dont find something fast then well collapse of exhaustion.

But the really good stuff..

The cockroaches hesitated and looked at each other.At that time, a young cockroach rubbed its eyes and said sleepily.

Daddy, Im so tired.

Darling! Take out the item youre so proud of.

Reids wife couldnt stand it anymore and shouted angrily.Then Reid flinched and said in a frightened voice.

Ha, but these are

Are those items more important than me and your children?

Its not that, but

If you keep acting like that then Ill divorce you straight away!

U-understood, I understand. But these cant possible please Ark. Hik, okay. So dont glare at me like that. Ill show it to him.

When his wife glared, Reid grumbled but took out a bundle.Yes, they were merchants.And as mentioned before, Reid was a peddler who didnt engage in any business that would lose him profit.Of course, they felt gratitude towards Ark.But the Galgin were born peddlers and couldnt give the best items for free, even to their benefactor. So Ark was shown general items. And they thought he would just give up if shown the same items.They truly were merchants to the bone!However, even those merchants were forced to wave the white flag before Ark.Well, half the win was thanks to the glare from his wife..

Ah Ark, how about this? You dont like it either? Then Ill show you something else.

Reid showed a quick glimpse of the bundle before taking it back.That was a mistake.In fact, Ark had almost reached his limit.So he was about to say pass automatically.If Reid had showed it normally then Ark probably wouldve passed it. But his questionable behaviour stimulated Arks curiosity.

Wait. Please show it to me again.

T-this? Its not a big deal. You dont need to see it again.

Please show it to me again.

Hahaha, theres no need. Ill bring something else immediately.

Show, it, to, me, again.

Ark said firmly when Reid tried to escape.Then Reid turned around and looked at his wife with a desperate expression. He sighed at his wifes frown and put the items down.He added in a small voice.

Its nothing muchits just a lamp I picked up when crossing the Urubasa Valley a few years ago. But its broken and doesnt work. The other items are the same. Theyre just a toy and graffiti that I picked up..

Dark Lamp (Special)Item type: Lamp

User restriction: None

An old magic lamp created by unknown people. Complex shapes are drawn on the bottom. This lamp is different from normal lamps, and will cause darkness instead of light when used. It is the greatest treasure of the Galgin who enjoyed napping but dislike bright places. As the owner of this lamp, Reid had been envied by other Galgin. However, you have to sacrifice magic ingredients in order to activate the dark attribute.

<When 10 magic ingredients are used as fuel, a radius of 10 metres will be plunged into darkness for 30 minutes. The same environmental effect as Night-time is applied to the range of the lamp.