第十五話 〈破れた魔導書堂〉
俺は冒険者向けの店で教えてもらった通りの場所へと向かい、歓楽街にある、寂れた小さな建物を訪れた。
中では老婆が煙管を咥えており、煙たい空気が広がっていた。
俺は手で扇ぎ、煙を避ける。
本当にこんなところに〈
ぶっきらぼうに台の上に並べられた、剣や首飾り、魔石。
そしてその横にある、埃の被った本棚にそれはあった。
分厚い古い本に、宝飾があしらわれている。
なんと五冊もあった。
「弱っちい防具さね。ここ〈破れた魔導書堂〉は、アンタみたいな新人が来るとこじゃないよ」
防具から大体の俺のレベルに見当を付けたらしい。
「金ならある。〈
「見るのは自由さ。ガキの手垢が付いたって、価値は変わらんかんね」
......そういう考えなら、埃っぽい店内に雑に置いていることも納得がいく。
〉《初級弓術》
【市場価値:二百万ゴルド】
〈初級弓術〉のスキルツリーを取得できる。
弓装備時の攻撃力上昇から、弓術の基礎スキルまで。
に、二百万ゴルド......。
ゲーム世界から五十万ゴルドも値上がりしている。
クラスの力で見られる市場価値は、ゲームでは国内での取引履歴から算出された値であった。
この価格も恐らく、国内の取引から算出されたものなのだろう。
貴族の独占のせいで〈
「言っておくけど、それ、ウチでは三百万ゴルドさね」
「さっ、三百万!?」
「当然さね。こっちだって、危ない橋渡ってるんさ。役人は見て見ぬ振りしてくれとるけどね、もっと上にバレたら、アタシは最悪打ち首さね」
初級の基礎スキルツリーでこの有様か......。
俺の現在の持ち金は約九十万ゴルドである。
仮に〈狂鬼の盾〉を上手く売り捌いても、合計で三百万ゴルドといったところだろう。
二冊目は〈魔法力上昇〉、三冊目は〈びっくり箱〉、四冊目は〈エレメンタルガード〉であった。
〈魔法力上昇〉はいつも通りのステータス上昇スキルツリーだ。
よほど魔法力頼みのストイックな完成系が見えているのでなければ、敢えて取得するべきではないだろう。
この世界では死ねばそれまでであるため、低級冒険者としての活動を安定させるために取得する冒険者もいるのかもしれないが。
〈びっくり箱〉は、運要素と戦術の幅が売りのスキルツリーである。
ただ、ネタキャラとして楽しむのでなければ、敢えて〈びっくり箱〉のポイントを伸ばす必要もないだろう。
ゲーム世界であれば格上相手にワンチャン狙いで挑むという戦略もまあ取れるが、デスペナルティを考慮すれば割には合わない。
〈エレメンタルガード〉は四大属性である火、水、土、風に対する耐性を主軸としたスキルツリーだ。
その他の属性技もあるので完全ではないが、この四属性に引っ掛かる技は多い。
嵌れば強力な対策になるので、仲間に一人置いておきたいスキルツリーではある。
......もっとも、ピンポイント対策キャラを自キャラになんかしたくないという人が多いので、そういう意味では不遇なスキルツリーとなっている。
このスキルツリーを伸ばせば、攻撃スキルが足りなくなって火力不足にも陥りやすい。
防御特化だが、魔法攻撃で崩されやすいクラスであれば、採用する価値はあるかもしれない。
四大属性に引っ掛からない聖属性や闇属性魔法で滅多打ちにされている姿が目に浮かぶが。
目当てのスキルツリーは見つからなかったが、まあ最初から期待はしていなかった。
この手の店を巡ってみるのもいいし、店主に見つけたら教えてもらえるように頼んでおいてもいい。
俺は最後の一冊へと手を伸ばした。
〉《燻り狂う牙》
〈燻り狂う牙〉のスキルツリーを取得できる。
このスキルツリー保持者の傍に寄ることなかれ。
砕けた身体を引き摺り、裂けた尾を舞わせ、なお止まることを知らぬ奴の凶行には、死神さえ近づくまい。
〉の中で、貴族に大半を独占されてほんの一部しか出回っていない状態で、まさかいきなり〈燻り狂う牙〉が見つかるとは思っていなかった。
重騎士の必須スキルツリー......手に入れるまでが重騎士のチュートリアル、〈燻り狂う牙〉!
これさえ手に入れば、こっちのものである。
「なんね機嫌よう顔して。そんなのが欲しいなんて、アンタ変わった奴さね」
「あの......店主さんよ、これ......」
「ああ、ウチでは五千万ゴルドさ」
容赦ない値段設定であった。
俺はがっくりと肩を落とす。
まあ......予想していたことではあった。
〈初級弓術〉...三百万ゴルド
〈魔法力上昇〉...六百万ゴルド
〈びっくり箱〉...千五百万ゴルド
〈エレメンタルガード〉...三千万ゴルド
これが〈破れた魔導書堂〉の値段設定であった。
「......用心棒も置かずに、よくこんな高額アイテムを置けるな」
別に襲撃しようと考えたわけではなかったが、ぽつりと疑問が口を出た。
「アタシが弱いと思ってるなら、試してみるかえ? この前は五人叩き出したよ」
店主がニヤリと笑い、俺へと顔を上げた。
脅しているふうではなく、楽しげな様子でさえあった。
〉、売りに出さないで置いておいてくれないか? 絶対に五千万ゴルド用意して、戻ってくる。そう長くは待たせないと約束する」
店主からしてみれば、平等に同じ客である。
当然、贔屓する理由もない。
おまけに冒険者なんて、いつの間にか死んでいたっておかしくはないのだ。
「フン、アンタみたいなガキは嫌いじゃないよ。いいさね、取っといてやる」
「本当か......!」
店主は煙管に口を付け、ゆっくりと息を吐き出した。
「五百万ゴルド上乗せでね」
俺は深く溜め息を吐いた。
商魂逞し過ぎる......。
しばらくは金策を練ることになりそうだ。
〉に入れば、稼ぎも増える。
高価なアイテムドロップ狙いで頑張ってみるしかなさそうだ。
Ch 15
Heading to the place I was told about in that adventurer focused shop, I ended up visiting a desolate looking small building in the red light district.
In the smoky air inside, there was an old woman with a pipe with a metal tipped steam in her mouth.
I used my hands to fan away the smoke.
Doubting whether Skill Books could really be found here, I looked around the place.
On top of stands various items like swords, necklaces, and magic stones were placed haphazardly.
And to the side, there was a dust covered bookshelf.
There were multiple thick old books adorned by jewels.
And five to boot.
"That's some weak armor there. This Broken Grimoire Company is not a place a newbie like you should be visiting," the shopkeeper said.
She must've estimated my approximate level based on my armor.
"If it's about money, then I have that. I would like to look at your Skill Books, if possible?"
"Looking is free. Even if a brat were to leave finger marks on it its price won't change."
....if that's how she's thinking, then I understand why they are just left lying around in a dusty shop.
<Skill Book> <<Beginner Archery>> 
[(Market Value: 2 000 000 gold)] 
Allows the acquisition of the [Beginner Archery] Skill Tree.
From an Attack Power UP when you have bow equipped, to beginner archery Skills.
Tw-two million gold....
It costs more than 500 000 gold more than it was in the game.
In the game, the market value shown by the Class ability was calculated by taking into account the country wide transaction history.
This price must be similarly calculated from the deals made within the country.
Because of the nobles trying to monopolize them, Skill Books turned into privileged items, which naturally caused them to go up in price.
"Just so you know, that one costs 3 million gold here."
"Th-three million!?"
"Of course. I'm doing risky business here. Although the officials are looking the other way, if the higher ups get wind of this, in the worst case scenario I might even lose my head."
This much fuss about a basic beginner Skill Tree....
I currently have 900 000 gold on me in total.
Even if I manage to sell my Mad Demon Shield, at most I would get 3 million gold for it.
The second book was [Magic Power UP], the third [Jack-in-the-Box], and the fourth [Elemental Guard].
The [Magic Power UP] was the usual stat increasing Skill Tree.
If you are not a magic power purist, then you should just avoid taking this one.
Although in this world where dying means the end of the road, low ranking adventurers looking for stability might pick it up.
[Jack-in-the-Box] is a Skill Tree famous for the luck it provides and the wide variety of tactics it allows.
However, if you aren't going for a fun build, then putting points in [Jack-in-the-Box] is discouraged.
In the game world it's possible to fight higher level opponents with it, risking everything for a slim chance, but if you calculate in the death penalty it rarely worth it in the end.
[Elemental Guard] is a Skill Tree that provides resistance against the four main elements, fire, water, earth, and wind.
There are techniques with other attributes, so it's not an all-encompassing protection, but there are a lot of techniques that fall in the category of those four elements.
It's a powerful defense when applicable, so it's recommended for someone to have it in a party.
....that being said, not many people would want to have their main character be an exact counter character, which makes it a pretty obscure Skill Tree.
If you put too many Skill points in this Skill Tree, then you might end up with no proper attack Skills, which could lead to a severe lack of firepower.
Although it's defense focused, it might be a valid choice to get it on a Class that's vulnerable to magic attacks.
Still, I can just imagine seeing them showered with Holy and Dark attributed attacks.
I wasn't able to find the Skill Tree I was aiming for, but I didn't expect to find it on the first try anyway.
I could look for it in other shops like this, or I could ask the shopkeeper to keep a lookout for it and notify me if she managed to get one.
I reached out for the last book.
<Skill Book> <<Smoldering Fang of Madness>> 
Allows the acquisition of the [Smoldering Fang of Madness] Skill Tree.
The user of this Skill Tree shan't be approached.
Even the Grim Reaper will not approach the one who's rampage keeps dragging their broken body forward, keeps moving their torn tail, knowing no end.
With the nobility hogging most of the countless types of Skill Books, with only a small portion remaining on the market, I didn't think that I would find a copy of [Smoldering Fang of Madness] right away.
The Skill Tree that's absolutely necessary for the Heavy Knight.... until you get it it's only the tutorial, the [Smoldering Fang of Madness]!
If only I could obtain this, I would be all set.
"You look very chipper right there. Wanting something like that, you are one strange guy."
"Uhm.... shopkeeper-san, this one...."
"Yeah, that goes for 50 million gold here."
It was a mercilessly set price.
My shoulders dropped from disappointment.
Well.... it wasn't something I haven't expected.
[Beginner Archery] ...3 million gold.
[Magic Power UP] ...6 million gold.
[Jack-in-the-Box] ...15 million gold.
[Elemental Guard] ...30 million gold.
This was how items were priced in the Broken Grimoire Company.
".....it's pretty brave to just leave such expensive items out without even a guard."
It's not like I was planning on taking it by force, but I just blurted out the question that was on my mind.
"If you think of me as weak, then why don't you try it? I recently beat five people like a drum."
The shopkeeper grinned and raised her head to look at me.
It didn't sound like she was threatening me, she was just having fun.
"I-I was just curious. Could you reserve this Skill Book for me for a while? I will get that 50 million and come back for it for sure. I promise you won't need to wait for too long."
To the shopkeeper there is no difference between customers.
Obviously, there is no reason to play favorites.
Furthermore, an adventurer could die at any time.
"Hn, I don't hate brats like you. Very well, I will keep it for you."
"Really....!"
The shopkeeper put the pipe to her mouth, then slowly breathed out.
"For a 5 million surcharge."
I let out a deep sigh.
Her commercial spirit is too formidable...
I will need to think up a good money-making strategy soon.
I'll be able to earn more by delving into Dungeons.
All I can currently think of is doing my best by aiming for rare item drops.
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