Calamity Reimu, the World's Number One Craftsman of their world.
Bai Zhi had not expected that he would run into her here just from casually looking around. It was quite an unexpected delight.
Her craftsmanship was secondary, really. What he mainly wanted was Q Ling Meng. Unfortunately, after the Large-scale Campaign Quest ended, she refused to sell him any no matter what...
—He had clearly been willing to trade Shadow guards for them!!
"Is this your shop?"
Looking over the small store in front of him, Bai Zhi could not help but feel a little curious.
The shop was rather secluded, and the storefront was not large. Inside, there was only a bare counter and a recliner behind it—not even a single chair. Beside the recliner was a large pile of assorted snacks, along with a game console.
As for the entrance, there was only a lone sign hanging there. It was shabby in the extreme.
"I rented it. Just making a living."
Tossing the Anchoring Pointer back into her hand, the Young Girl's expression remained unchanged as she casually stuffed another piece of beef jerky into her mouth.
"Fine, I'll reluctantly believe that we're friends, then. So, are you planning to have some equipment made?"
Her gaze fell upon the scattered materials Bai Zhi had placed on the counter.
"That's right. Please help me see roughly how long it'll take to finish."
Quite naturally and skillfully, Bai Zhi also grabbed a piece of beef jerky from beside her and nodded.
"Your reputation as the World's Number One Craftsman is still quite resounding, so it saves me from running around too much... Hm? What's wrong?"
Seeing the Young Girl staring fixedly at the piece of beef jerky in his hand, Bai Zhi looked slightly puzzled. He then stuffed it into