Isekai Nonbiri Sozai Saishu Seikatsu - Chapter 214

When the crystal was cut, a transparent crystal about twenty centimeters long rolled into the palm of my hand.

There were hardly any impurities, making it clear and very beautiful.

Looking through it, I could see the green of the plains.

“How much high-quality glass can be made from just this one piece?”

“Just mixing in a small amount increases both strength and transparency, so with a single piece, you could make enough high-quality windows for an entire noble’s mansion.”

“You can make that much? That’s surprising.”

If just one piece could produce that much high-quality glass, it seemed like a very cost-effective material.

“No! That’s only because Shuu-san collected it without degrading it. Normally, you’d have to mix in a lot more crystal!”

“I see.”

“Yes! That’s why Shuu-san is amazing for being able to stun with the Stan Needle!”

“Oh, uh, thank you.”

Lumia’s face was very close. She seemed excited about this new method of material collection.

“With this, we can collect materials other than slime without degrading them! That means we can use higher-quality materials for alchemy than ever before!”

“Ah, as Lumia says, it’s a revolutionary technique. The problem is, I can only think of Shuu-kun being able to do it…”

“…Yes. I don’t think we could do it ourselves.”

Lumia, who had been so excited, now looked somewhat disappointed.

“I think you two could probably do it too, you know?”

“Really?”

“Yes. After using it several times, I found that the stun points seem to be the same across different types of monsters. So as long as you understand the points, anyone should be able to do it.”

I used my investigation skill on a Glass Mouse I spotted in the distance, and the stun points were exactly the same.

Most likely, for monsters of the same species, the stun points do not vary.

“Then, could you teach me the points?”

“There are three: the center of the forehead, the abdomen, and the left side of the abdomen. Since the abdomen and left abdomen face downward in four-legged creatures, aiming for the forehead is probably the easiest.”

“Got it! I’ll give it a try!”

As soon as I handed her the Stun Needle, Lumia sprang into action.

As an alchemist, she usually provided support from the rear, but since she also fought on the frontlines as a swordswoman, she showed no hesitation in approaching the Glass Mouse.

However, due to the distance and lack of cover, she was detected when she reached the ten-meter mark.

With a sharp cry, the Glass Mouse launched a crystal straight from its back.

Lumia, seemingly prepared for this, dodged it smoothly with a quick step.

The moment the Glass Mouse prepared to fire another crystal, she suddenly accelerated.

Catching the creature off guard, she skillfully drove the Stun Needle into its forehead.

“Stun!”

With a spirited shout, an electric current surged through the creature, causing its body to convulse.

Lumia swiftly pulled out the needle and cautiously stepped back three paces.

“…Did that stun it?”

“Yes. I also confirmed it with Appraisal, and it is successfully stunned without any issues.”

“I’m surprised that someone other than Shuu-kun was able to stun it.”

Just to be sure, I activated my Appraisal skill, and it clearly displayed the status as ‘Stunned.’

The Glass Mouse facing Lumia was undoubtedly in a stunned state.

“I did it! I managed to stun it!”

“That was an impressive and decisive strike.”

I had a spell prepared for backup, but it turned out to be unnecessary.

“However, since I was noticed, I lost a few crystals in the process.”

Around ten crystals had been used in the Glass Mouse’s attack and had fallen from its back.

We could still secure about twenty high-quality crystals, but losing ten was a bit unfortunate.

“Well, we are in an open plain without cover. It’s only natural to be detected.”

“But Shuu-san managed to stun it without being noticed.”

“That’s my specialty.”

Since Lumia worked as an alchemist in town while I spent most of my time gathering materials in the field, it was only natural that there would be a difference in our skills. Even so, she seemed frustrated.

I proceeded to harvest the crystals from the second Glass Mouse as well.

The guild request required us to deliver twenty crystals.

Since I was able to harvest the crystals from the first Glass Mouse without any loss, the request had already been fulfilled, which put my mind at ease.

As I was collecting the crystals using the Stun Needle, I suddenly heard a rumbling sound, like the earth shaking.

Looking in the direction of the noise, I saw a boar-headed monster over two meters tall.

【Orc – Danger Level E】

A bipedal monster with the head of a boar and a human-like body.

Its body length typically exceeds two meters.

Its powerful strikes, unleashed from its large frame, are formidable, but its sluggish movements limit its agility.

Half of its body is covered in fat, making its skin thick and dull to pain.

It sometimes wields weapons such as clubs, stone axes, or logs.

Considered edible, its meat is juicier than regular pork.

Upon appraising it, I confirmed that the approaching creature was indeed an orc.

I had seen them many times in the forest before, but I always avoided them by taking a detour and had never actually fought one.

While its powerful attacks were a threat, its sluggishness meant it wasn’t too dangerous.

“It’s an orc! Let’s take it down!”

“Wait. Leave this one to me.”

Lumia drew her sword, but before she could act, Saffy stepped forward to stop her.

“It’s rare for Master to take the initiative to fight, isn’t it?”

“There’s something I want to test. Shuu-kun, can you tell me the orc’s stun points?”

“There are four: the right armpit, the left armpit, the navel, and the center of the collarbone. Do you need a Stun Needle?”

“Unnecessary.”

I tried to hand over the Stan Needle, but Saffy shook her head.

It seemed she had thought of a way to stun the orc without using it.

The orc, wielding a club, charged straight at us.

Saffy reached into her chest and pulled out a thin rod-like object from between her cleavage.

Where exactly was she hiding that weapon?

“【Transform】”

Saffy activated alchemy on the rod, transforming it into a long, slender needle.

Then, she imbued the needle with lightning magic. Electricity crackled along its surface, producing a sharp buzzing sound.

“【Lightning Needle!】”

Saffy threw the needle without hesitation.

The launched needle struck the orc’s stun points—its right armpit, left armpit, navel, and the center of its collarbone.

The electrically charged needle embedded itself in the orc, and its body convulsed violently before freezing in place.

“Amazing, Master! You stunned it using alchemy and magic instead of a Stun Needle!”

“It is rather impressive, isn’t it?”

Saffy puffed out her chest proudly, but then her brows furrowed.

Despite its body trembling from the paralysis, the orc was still moving its limbs and slowly approaching us.

The orc was moving, albeit at a turtle’s pace.

“Hmm? It’s still moving. Was it not stunned?”

“The left armpit shot is off by about two centimeters to the right. The one in the center of the collarbone didn’t penetrate deep enough. Most likely, the orc’s thick skin prevented the needles from embedding properly.”

When I pointed this out, Saffy frowned slightly and sent out additional needles.

“Gwooooh!?”

This time, they struck the pressure points correctly, and the orc became completely immobilized, unable to move even a finger.

“…This is more difficult than I thought.”

“Saffy-san’s method can still induce a stun, but compared to the direct piercing of a Stan Needle, the accuracy may be lower.”

“It seems I need to refine the technique.”

That said, using long-range lightning-imbued needles is a much safer approach, making it a viable option. Each person just needs to choose the method that suits them best.

“In any case, I’m amazed to see the Stun Needle being used in this way!”

“Ah, even as its creator, I never imagined it could be used like this. Shuu-kun’s ingenuity never ceases to surprise me.”

“I only stumbled upon the idea during actual combat. Once things settle down, I’d like to spread this knowledge so that more adventurers can harvest high-quality materials efficiently.”

Right now, only those with special skills like mine can use this technique, but if there were books detailing the stun points for each monster, many others could use it even without specific skills.

“If that happens, the overall quality of adventurers will improve significantly, and the Stun Needle will sell like crazy. Alright, once we get back, I’ll work on refining it even further.”

“Master, before that, we need to complete the request from the Reilert family first.”

Saffy made a reluctant face at Lumia’s scolding, which I found amusing, and I couldn’t help but laugh.