About ten days later, the Labyrinth Tavern reopened, and today’s lineup of maids was as impressive as ever.
Though Latina was absent, Lilith had arrived.
What? A Succubus Tail?
“Sir, that’s just an ordinary toy.”
Stare—
“It’s a toy.”
……
That’s how it was. No need to worry; if she ever pressed too hard, she’d just use psychological suggestion, and then Su Yao could “replenish her mana” later.
Su Yao’s second-floor Dungeon was about to open. She was still short around thirty-eight thousand DP. Considering the initial buildings planned around the Dungeon with Hilvi…
It looked like she’d be working overtime with the maids for the next few days.
Today, the Labyrinth Tavern opened at ten in the morning. She planned to work until eight in the evening, making sure everyone had a couple of hours to rest in between.
It was another world, yet she still had to work such intense hours—it really felt like real life.
Ahahaha… some people laugh so hard they end up crying.
Sorry, just needed to vent. The second floor of the Dungeon still required fifty thousand DP to purchase two Teleport Points and a Pseudo Holy Sword.
After that, she needed to buy two types of monsters on the first floor as much as possible: one called the Clay Golem, and the other Limestone Gremlins.
Since these two monsters were common sights in fantasy worlds, there was no need to explain them in detail here.
At present, Su Yao’s Dungeon couldn’t buy the spawn points for these monsters. The required Dungeon environment for the Clay Golem was called the Abandoned Mine, and for the Limestone Gremlins, the Volcanic Cave.
Just developing the second-floor Dungeon had already drained her and left her in debt. Expanding to a new floor was impossible for now.
So no chance for those spawn points yet.
However, even if she couldn’t purchase spawn points, she could still summon monsters directly through the Dungeon Shop. Though there were no discounts, these two monsters were essentials.
The Clay Golem was the raw material for making “stone bricks,” while the Limestone Gremlins were used to produce “cement.”
These two building materials, common in medieval Europe, were widely used in the construction of this world’s buildings.
Compared to buying them with money and shipping them from far away, producing them herself would be far more cost-effective.
Not only that, while gathering materials, the Clay Golems and Limestone Gremlins could replace the Minotaurs as new training targets for everyone—perfect!
As for why she needed building materials, it was simple: after obtaining the land deed for the land near the Dungeon, Su Yao could finally build a big House of her own for herself and the maids.
Of course, besides that building, she also planned to open an Inn near the Dungeon and build a small branch office for the Adventurers’ Guild.
She had been postponing this due to manpower shortages, but just yesterday, the problem was finally resolved.
Over one hundred and fifty soldiers were summoned yesterday to the Boss Room on the first floor of the Dungeon. There, the soldiers selected by Chlorel signed “Secrecy Agreements” and “Labor Contracts” with Su Yao.
Surprisingly, they cooperated well. Perhaps it was because they had been confined too long; some missed home.
Su Yao understood that feeling—after staying in this other world for a while, she also missed her original world.
The remaining dozen or so soldiers who didn’t pass the screening, along with Hilvi’s unlucky second brother, only signed the “Secrecy Agreement.”
Of course, these agreements and contracts were major deals from Lilith, brought all the way from the Demon Realm.
According to her, demons who valued contracts would punish anyone who broke “agreements” or “contracts” with the harshest consequences.
Terrifying. She decided to take some time later to review the details of these two contracts—wouldn’t want to accidentally get punished.
In a way, these were far more effective than “labor laws.” She wished she could sign one with her exploitative bosses back in her original world.
Of course, Miss Succubus wouldn’t provide so many “Demon Contracts” for free. Su Yao had traded them with the black stockings on her legs.
Her wardrobe wasn’t large to begin with; at this rate, she’d be “barefoot” for quite a while.
No good. She really needed to buy some more socks, or else next time Lilith wanted a reward, all she could give would be her panties!
But DP was tight right now…
Back on topic, after signing the contracts, the soldiers left. Su Yao gave them five days to return to Moravia to reassure their families and quit their previous duties as city guards.
Those who didn’t pass the screening and Hilvi’s brother were also let go. As long as they didn’t reveal any Dungeon secrets, Su Yao didn’t care where they went.
By the way, Hilvi said she would severely punish her brother. No matter what, corrupt nobles deserved their comeuppance. Moravia would be better for it in the future.
There were still four days until the new employees arrived. She intended to earn as much as possible during this time, then start construction immediately once they returned.
Oh, the employee dormitory needed to be put on the agenda, too. Although they could temporarily stay in the Dungeon, it couldn’t be a long-term solution.
Money—there was never enough money!
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Long time no see. I’m Adventurer A, a lonely gourmet.
Lately, strange tremors have been coming from beneath the Dungeon. Experienced adventurers say that this usually happens when a Dungeon forms a new floor.
I didn’t believe it at first, but some of my adventurer friends were teleported to a strange place—a vast, pitch-black cave—when using the deepest Teleport Point.
Since they were novices, they didn’t know what it meant, but I understood: this was the sign of a newborn Dungeon.
Looks like they were right. A new floor will be opening in this Dungeon soon.
How exciting—new floors, new adventures, new treasure chests!
“Sir, here is your fish-flavored mushroom pot and king crab leg.”
“Thank… waitress, what’s that behind you?”
“Sir, that’s just an ordinary toy.”
No way! That’s obviously a tail! How could a toy wiggle like that?
“It’s a toy.”
The beautiful waitress kept arguing. Eh? Why is she staring at me like that? Even a tough guy like me feels shy, okay?
Her eyes… they’re so beautiful.
Wait, what was I saying just now?
Right, no one could have a tail. It’s just a moving toy.
She’s so pretty. This new waitress must have the biggest chest in the Labyrinth Tavern—and she’s really playing it up! Wearing a tail during work hours… so flirty.
The tavern owner is a genius. Good job!
Uh-oh, the food’s getting cold. Hmm, still as delicious as always.
The days without the Labyrinth Tavern were really tough. If it weren’t for the soft, tasty bread still available in the Dungeon, I’m pretty sure I would’ve starved.
Still a bit hungry… better look at the menu again…
Eh?
“Spicy Lobster,” “Grilled Eel,” “Frog Hotpot,” “Turtle Soup”…
They haven’t just restocked, they’ve developed lots of new dishes!
So troublesome. What else should I order?