The Holy Snow Crystal Vein
It was almost noon.
After packing all their belongings, Rienta and the others prepared to complete the last task of the commission.
Set up an Anti-Person Barrier.
The campsite was originally near the mine, and they arrived at their destination not long after setting up camp.
The [Holy Snow Crystal] looks very similar to the [Magic-Sealing Ore] I encountered a long time ago.
It is completely transparent and has a four-sided prism shape.
The difference is that the [Holy Snow Crystal] has many snowflake patterns scattered inside.
The sun had fully risen by then, and its gentle light fell upon everyone.
Rienta and the others stopped on a slope.
Looking at the scene before him, Fern exclaimed:
"The [Holy Snow Crystal] vein looks beautiful in the sunlight."
Frieren walked to the edge of the slope and stood still, looking at the massive [Holy Snow Crystal] vein ahead, and murmured softly:
"Yes."
The familiar scene before her eyes made her feel somewhat dazed.
The rift valley, stretching for miles, is filled with [Holy Snow Crystals ]. A massive mineral vein has thus appeared on the Schumar Snowfield, gleaming under the sunlight.
Frieren blinked involuntarily, the scene from her memory instantly overlapping with the present.
Same location, same task.
There are quite a few differences.
Aside from the fact that the people by my side are different now.
I came here last time to earn money for travel expenses.
I just came to take a look.
That's all.
What did Himmel say again?
'This scenery alone is enough reason to defeat the Demon King.'
'As long as we defeat the Demon King, we can usher in an era where everyone can appreciate this beautiful scenery.'
Frieren blinked again, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.
As if answering Himmel, he said softly:
"Although not everyone can see it yet, we have indeed entered an era where many people can see this beautiful scenery."
Ever since seeing this magnificent scenery, Fern had been beaming with joy.
Upon hearing Frieren's words, she exclaimed, "She's so beautiful!"
"Yes."
Stark was so stunned by the sight that he was speechless.
Just as the three were immersed in the scenery, a series of 'clinking' sounds came from the air.
Frieren glanced at Rienta, who had just arrived and was busy mining [Holy Snow Crystals ], paused for a moment, and then said softly:
However, all of this will eventually be exhausted.
"Although it's somewhat regrettable, this is probably the trend of the times."
This is also why Frieren didn't stop Rienta.
Inside the mineral vein.
Rienta, holding a pickaxe, was working on a [Holy Snow Crystal] that was several meters tall.
This mineral vein is indeed beautiful, but now is not the time to admire it.
In terms of price, [Holy Snow Crystal] is much inferior to [Magic-Sealing Ore], but it still has high research value.
The [Holy Snow Crystal] in front of him, which was the largest and most intricately patterned piece in the entire vein, and the most valuable collectible he had discovered, was his final target.
The clanging and banging sound lasted for more than ten minutes.
Rienta finally finished mining the [Holy Snow Crystal] and stored it in the [Sound Space].
He was very satisfied with this commission.
He is not short of money now and has no interest in the remaining [Holy Snow Crystals ] in the mine.
After all, the [Personal Space] already contains hundreds of [Holy Snow Crystals ] of varying sizes but in excellent condition.
Rienta left the mine without hesitation and returned to the group.
Frieren and the others didn't say much about Rienta's behavior.
After all, even if Rienta isn't mined, the client will come and mine it anyway.
Moreover, Rienta hasn't been mined much.
"Then let's enjoy the view a little longer before setting up the Barrier and heading back."
Adventurer Gathering Place.
"Thank you so much, thank you all so much."
After thanking Rienta and the others sincerely, Xiu De took out the Grimoire containing the [magic that can warm oneself] and handed it to Frieren.
"This is the agreed-upon payment."
After Frieren accepted the Grimoire, Xiu De said with a sigh:
"This way, we can better protect that mineral vein."
The group of people were all taken aback upon hearing this.
Rienta was in the same boat, but this result wasn't entirely unexpected for him.
After all, this had already been speculated upon before.
This is one of the reasons why he only took a small amount of [Holy Snow Crystal].
Frieren raised an eyebrow and looked at Xiu De: "Protection? Isn't the Barrier necessary for mining that vein?"
Xiu De shook his head and explained to everyone, "I'm an adventurer who grew up here."
"It was after witnessing such a beautiful sight that I resolved to become an adventurer."
At this point, Xiu De paused for a moment, then smiled and looked at everyone:
"Thank you all for allowing me to preserve the scenery of my hometown."
This was an answer Frieren had never imagined.
However, she was very happy with this answer.
"I see."
After returning the tent to Xiu De, Frieren took Rienta to the Adventurer Market.
As for why Rienta was brought along, it's because the prices here are generally outrageous.
With just her own savings, Frieren probably couldn't buy many of the things she wanted.
Rienta also happened to want to buy some books about Potions.
The two hit it off immediately and began searching for the items they wanted at various stalls.
Fern and Stark were not involved in this procurement.
The two sat chatting around a campfire in the center of the market.
Stark sat leisurely on a stone bench by the campfire, gazing in the direction of the [Holy Snow Crystal] mine, and murmured:
"Protecting someone else's hometown is truly a good thing."
"Yes."
The real reason behind this commission left Fern deeply moved.
"Now that I think about it, perhaps Lord Heiter also protected the hometown of me and my Rienta."
"Although I lost my homeland because of the war."
At this point, Fern paused for a moment and took out a pendant from his pocket.
"But thanks to Lord Heiter, I wasn't forced to lose my precious memories as well."
Fern opened the pendant and looked tenderly at the photograph inside.
This is a photo of her with her parents, a cherished memory.
Stark turned his head, stared at Fern for a moment, then turned back and said softly, "Me too."
"When I first told you about escaping from my hometown,"
"Fern said that has nothing to do with me now, and chose to believe me."
At this point, Stark looked at Fern again and said with some curiosity:
"Speaking of which, Fern is always encouraging me. Why?"
Fern was taken aback by what he heard, then looked at Frieren and Rienta, who were haggling with the stall owner in the distance.
A slight smile played on her lips as she replied softly, "Because, if it were Frieren, she would definitely do the same."
Fern frowned, his gaze falling on the Magic Tool in the hands of Rienta and Frieren.
"Frieren, Rienta."
"With prices so high here, why do you still want to buy Magic Tools here?"
Frieren clutched the jar tightly, and her ears drooped slightly upon hearing Fern's question.
Rienta held the plate forward, trying to explain that she had bought a very useful Magic Tool.
It's just that the price is a bit high.
Upon seeing this, Fern's gaze sharpened, and he uttered a sound with a very clear meaning.
"Um?!"
Rienta awkwardly withdrew her hand.
Frieren and Rienta both wore the same expression.
(>ω<).
"すみません."*2.