Helping Kaigin

"Th-that's it?"

Looking at his friends who had recovered, Kaigin still hadn't quite processed it.

"What did you expect? For us to pay some huge price, one life for another? Or something else?"

Rimuru rolled his eyes at Kaigin and retorted.

"Alright, Rimuru, don't say too much."

Mo Li scooped Rimuru up from the ground with his dragon claws and said calmly.

"Kaigin, we've healed their injuries. However, they still need rest, especially the one with the severed arm. He shouldn't be doing any work for a while."

Mo Li explained to Kaigin.

"Okay, I understand."

Kaigin nodded repeatedly as he listened to Mo Li.

"Also, don't you have a task? We'll help you finish it together."

Rimuru chimed in at this point.

"Sigh, how can I finish it? I don't have any materials, and I still need to forge nineteen long swords. There's no time left."

Kaigin's tone was filled with despair.

However, at this moment, Rimuru showed a slight smile.

Just because others couldn't, didn't mean Rimuru couldn't.

You see, when she first arrived in this world, she had swallowed a lot of materials in the cave where Veldora was sealed.

It's worth noting that in the cave where Veldora was sealed, due to Veldora's presence, there were many precious materials.

Under the influence of Veldora's vast Magic Essence, which was as immense as the sea, many ores and herbs in the cave underwent changes.

Nourished by the Magic Essence, they evolved. Ordinary ores became extremely precious Magic Ore, and ordinary herbs, influenced by that Magic Essence, evolved into precious herbs like Hippocrates Grass.

It could be said without hesitation that Rimuru was now a mobile source of precious ore, even more so. After all, many mountains didn't have such a wealth of precious herbs.

So, it could be said that Rimuru lacked nothing except materials.

And what do you use for forging? Isn't it ore? This is exactly what's needed, isn't it?

Furthermore, Rimuru had the Great Sage.

Wasn't forging simple? Rimuru could just swallow that sword and have the Great Sage analyze it.

Then, once the production method was recorded, they could mass-produce it. It was that simple.

As for Kaigin's worries about not having enough materials or time, these were not issues for Rimuru.

Lost in thought, Rimuru couldn't help but smile foolishly.

Mo Li, seeing Rimuru's foolish smile, knew that this guy had a plan.

"But then again, with so much ore and the Great Sage, it would be a problem if we couldn't solve it."

"Master Kaigin, could you please bring out the precious sword you've already forged for us to see?"

At this moment, Mo Li interrupted the calm atmosphere and said to Kaigin.

"Alright, wait for me. I'll go get it now."

With that, Kaigin walked towards the forging station.

To be honest, Kaigin had tried. However, with all the time and effort he had spent, he had only managed to forge one.

Moreover, he had no spare materials. Gathering them would take a lot of time, and forging would also take a long time. Even if he didn't eat, sleep, or rest, he wouldn't be able to complete the task within the given time.

If he couldn't deliver twenty precious swords by the deadline, he would face significant punishment, even if his life wasn't in danger. Currently, he could only hope for a miracle.

"A'Li, you have a plan too."

At this moment, she looked at Mo Li with a surprised expression.

"I don't."

Mo Li said to Rimuru.

Then, Mo Li changed the subject.

"I don't, but you do, right?"

Mo Li teased Rimuru.

Rimuru was a little surprised at this.

"A'Li, how did you know I had a plan?"

"It was obvious. Your expression just now told me you had a plan without even guessing. I'm right, aren't I?"

Mo Li smiled at Rimuru.

"Let me guess, you're planning to swallow the sword into your body first, have the Great Sage analyze it, and then have the Great Sage replicate it, right?"

Mo Li's tone was full of confidence.

"Ah, Li, you make me feel so unaccomplished like this," Rimuru said with a dejected tone.

"It's alright. This just means I understand you well. Aren't we best friends?" Mo Li gently said, stroking Rimuru's large head.

"That's right. It just means Ah Li cares about me," Rimuru's expression immediately brightened upon hearing Mo Li's words.

Soon, Kaigin walked in holding a longsword that emitted a faint glow.

Rimuru looked at the gleaming longsword, marveling at Kaigin's superb blacksmithing skills.

"This is the standard longsword the king requested,"

"This precious sword was forged using extremely valuable metal materials along with rare Magic Ore."

"I can say without a doubt that in all the years I've been forging weapons, this precious sword is definitely among the best." Kaigin explained as he approached Rimuru and Mo Li.

"I don't know how you will help me, but as long as you help me overcome this difficulty, any request you have in the future, I, Kaigin, will never refuse. Even if you fail, I won't blame you. You healed my companion, and I will definitely do my utmost to fulfill your requests." Kaigin's tone was filled with sincerity.

"Rimuru, do you have confidence?" Mo Li asked Rimuru, looking at the longsword.

"Don't worry, Ah Li. I never do anything I'm not confident about," Rimuru patted his chest to assure Mo Li. Although Rimuru didn't have a chest, it didn't stop him from patting it to make a promise.

Afterward, Rimuru swallowed the longsword right in front of Kaigin.

"Great Sage, I'll leave it to you."

[Analyzing, analysis complete. This sword is forged from high-grade iron ore, high-grade Magic Essence, and copper-gold. It was forged with Magic Ore as the core.]

[The ore the host swallowed contains all the materials. The forging method has been analyzed and can be replicated at any time.]

Hearing what the Great Sage said, Rimuru let out a happy laugh.

"He doesn't lack the ore, and he has the forging method. Forget twenty swords, even a hundred wouldn't be a problem. He can forge as many as he wants now. Moreover, the ore in his body has already been processed by the Great Sage and can be generated immediately."

"It seems like good news." Mo Li knew the matter was settled when he saw Rimuru's smiling face.