## Chapter 376 – The Color From Outer Space
“What, a meteorite fell?”
“That’s right. The rumor is spreading like wildfire in the streets right now.”
Copson downed a shot of rum, ordered a beer, and started chewing on dried fruit and jerky.
Is a meteorite falling such a big deal?
Ah.
Come to think of it, it’s not a meteor, but a meteorite.
Meteors themselves are as common as shooting stars in the night sky, but it’s extremely rare for a meteorite to reach the ground. That’s why meteorites are traded at quite high prices even on Earth.
So much so that there are even people called meteorite hunters in foreign countries.
Judging from Copson’s tone, it seems like he’s about to tell a similar story.
“The meteorite fell a few weeks ago, but it seems the rumor spread late because it was quite far away. There are more than a few guys who have left to find the meteorite.”
Copson’s face was already flushed after drinking his beer. He babbled on.
“I’m curious about something.”
“What is it?”
I don’t know much about the value of meteorites in this world, so I should ask before Copson loses his mind.
“Are meteorites expensive?”
“What, you think rare metals aren’t expensive?”
“Rare metals!”
Rare metals!
These rare metals are worth more than gold of the same weight.
Because they are useful in many ways.
They are used as core materials for magical items, and also to create deadly weapons like the purple sword Karin uses.
It seemed those meteorite bastards were considered rare metals.
“There are stories that some famous weapons from legends were made from meteoric iron. Well, it often appears in heroic tales. A barbarian without culture might not know.”
“Hey, I’m more cultured than you, you punk.”
“Hehehe, what are you talking about, barbarian? I’ve already figured out that you don’t know a lot.”
It’s a fact, so I can’t argue.
I’ve gained quite a bit of knowledge through experience and books while living in this world for several years, but I still don’t know everything about it.
“Well, to continue the story, of course, not all meteoric iron is a metal with such destructive power, but basically, rare metals are rare metals.”
It seems there are quite a few types of meteoric iron.
This is a world where metals like mithril, adamantite, and orichalcum exist. It wouldn’t be strange if meteoric iron was stronger than steel.
“Of course, it’s very expensive. You still don’t know that, barbarian.”
“How would I know the value of meteorites here?”
“Here? Is the value a little different in the barbaric lands?”
“Consider it that way.”
It was quite an interesting story, so I naturally drank more.
Well, even if meteorites have such value, I can’t even see one until my arm is completely healed.
And in the first place, spending time trying to find a meteorite and its fragments when I don’t know exactly where it fell wouldn’t be a very wise choice.
Still, it’s true that I’m interested.
“Anyway, I heard that some guys accidentally acquired fragments of a fallen meteorite and sold them, changing their fate in an instant.”
“Isn’t that just a rumor?”
“I don’t know if it’s a rumor or not, but the fact that a meteorite fell is true. Thanks to that, young punks aiming for a quick fortune are heading there with big dreams.”
Originally, these low-life adventurer bastards are unfortunate beings who are destined to be swept up in such things.
A quick fortune, what a heart-pounding resonance.
And it’s just a matter of finding and picking up fragments of a fallen meteorite.
It’s one of the few hopeful stories in life, so adventurers who are constantly struggling at the bottom cling to such stories.
Of course, people will flock to it.
Of course, only a very limited number of people will be able to find a meteorite. As many people go, many people will return empty-handed.
“I’m also a little interested. So, what do you think, barbarian? It seems that the place where the meteorite fell is near the mountains near a town called Verjek, which is a little less than a week away.”
“Let’s go? Are you going?”
“Of course, I have to go, right? Even if I pick up just one piece of meteoric iron smaller than a kid’s fist, I can change my fate. How can I not go? You’re full, barbarian.”
“Your head is full, you punk. Do you really think you can pick up something like that?”
This damn idiot seems to feel that way because all he has in his head is gambling. Well, most adventurers are probably like that.
Originally, adventurers are a low-tier occupation.
“It’s true that the probability is low. But according to rumors, that day was literally a day when meteor showers poured down. So, wouldn’t there be quite a lot of meteorites left? I think it’s worth a try… This is my intuition as a gambling expert!”
Honestly, even though I’m interested, it’s not a story that appeals to me.
It’s already been a few weeks since the story, and even if meteorites are difficult to find, if all the kids in the vicinity have flocked there, the sweet water has already been sucked dry.
“Looks like all the gamblers are dead. But I’m a little injured right now. I can’t go with my arm injured. I’m going to rest for a while.”
“What? You injured your arm?”
“I broke it while working this time. I’m going to rest for a while.”
“Hmm, that’s a shame. But barbarian, I feel like I’m going to faint. Can you move me to the inn?”
“You drank too much.”
Copson was already completely drunk.
This guy still passes out in less than an hour.
I decided to treat him to the snacks as a reward for telling me a good story, took out his wallet from his arms while he was already face down on the table, and took out only the amount for the alcohol he drank.
“Ugh…”
“Crazy drunkard.”
After paying and leaving, I threw Copson into the inn and headed to my lodging. It’s before lunch, so I won’t get scolded by Winia.
Meteorite, huh.
Still, I heard an interesting story, so I should tell the two of them. As I opened the door to the lodging, Winia, who was lying down with Claudia hugging her side, waved her hand while looking at a magic book.
“The darkie’s here?”
“Yeah. Claudia’s still sleeping.”
“This sister always sleeps a lot on her days off. Is it a racial trait? So, what did you do today?”
“I met Copson and drank, but I didn’t drink much. By the way, Winia, have you heard about the meteorite story?”
Damn it, she heard it before me.
“The story about the meteorite falling? I think I heard it when I stopped by the Magic Tower. They said a meteorite fell far away, right? I think there were some guys who were interested… Did the darkie go out and hear that?”
“I heard it from Copson. Well, they said meteoric iron is so expensive?”
“It’s a rare metal, so of course it’s expensive. So, by any chance, does our darkie want to go find a meteorite? Don’t have any vain thoughts with your arm messed up, and just rest.”
“Okay.”
Winia didn’t seem particularly interested.
Yes, as Winia said, resting and returning my arm to its original state is more important than a meteorite or anything.
When I told Claudia, who had woken up, she also didn’t show much interest. It seems like I’m the only one whose heart is pounding.
Thus, the story about the meteorite seemed to be forgotten in indifference.
* * *
I focused only on treatment, erasing my interest in meteorites.
Even though it was a fracture, it felt like I was almost completely healed by the treatment at the monastery, the consumption of potions, and proper rest.
After awakening mana, my physical abilities have increased dramatically. Naturally, my natural healing power has also increased.
I thought it would be about time I was healed, so I grabbed my sword and swung it around.
ㅡBoongjjeuboonjjeu!
It was the first time I had performed the Chief’s Swordsmanship in almost a month, but there was nothing awkward about it. Of course, I didn’t feel any pain, and my arm was full of strength.
Mana was definitely superhuman power.
Usually, it takes at least two months for an adult male to recover from a fracture, but I was healed in a little over three weeks. Of course, the power of that devastating healing and potions also played a part, but it’s still fast.
“Are you okay now?”
“I think I’m getting better. In a few days, it’ll be as good as completely healed.”
Claudia started stroking and massaging my arm.
As expected, a soft touch.
It’s an extremely warm woman’s touch. Compared to her brutally powerful strength and swordsmanship, the feeling of her beautiful hand without a single callus touching my skin makes my heart boil.
“Katt, arm strong.”
“Hehehe. Claudia’s hands are soft.”
From today, I can use the both-hands caress that I had sealed away.
Until now, I could only do one-handed caresses, so I couldn’t touch both breasts or both women at the same time, which was just a painful time.
“Winia went out for a while… Can I ask you to do that now that your arm is healed?”
“What?”
“What you always do for Winia?”
“What!”
Demanding a 들박 from broad daylight!
“Kyaa! Katt!”
I immediately pushed Claudia towards the wall and put my hand inside her panties. How dare she demand a 들박 from me! What a bad mama! As I was about to take off her panties, ㅡbang! The door to the lodging opened.
“Sister! Darkie!”
“Uh.”
“…Were you two making out while I was gone?”
“No, it’s not like that.”
Anyway, Winia, who came inside, glared at us, sighed once, and continued.
“Prepare for a trip.”
“Hmm? A trip? What’s going on?”
“…A trip, I wonder what it is?”
Winia, who suddenly brought up the word trip, started trying to pack her things in the room.
“Right now, meteor showers are pouring down over there. We have to go check it out. It seems like they keep falling every night.”
Her voice was quite excited.
“What? Meteor showers?”
“Yeah, meteor showers. And that meteorite story that the darkie told me about last time? It seems like quite a few meteorites are being found. I don’t usually care about this kind of thing, but I think it’s worth going this time. The darkie’s arm is getting better, right? You’ve been doing that Chief’s Fist Technique or whatever since yesterday.”
As a result of performing the Chief’s Fist Technique last night, there wasn’t any particular problem, so I even demonstrated the Chief’s Swordsmanship earlier.
More than anything, disparaging my Chief’s Fist Technique is no different from tearing out my heart.
I won’t forgive you.
“That’s right. I checked it out today, and it seems like it’s completely healed.”
If Winia, who is a mage, is saying this, it seemed like there might be a chance to get a meteorite in my hands.
“That’s perfect. Anyway, the contract for this room expires the day after tomorrow. Let’s not extend it for now and leave to find meteorites the day after tomorrow. The darkie should go to the monastery one last time and come back.”
“Hmm, meteorites. Are we going far?”
Perhaps because of Winia’s attitude, Claudia also showed interest.
“It seems like it’ll take about five days just to get there, so it’s far. Sister, I think this is a rare opportunity. Sometimes there are meteor showers like this, but it just so happened to happen near us.”
“Hehe. Winia’s excited for once. Yeah. Going somewhere is always welcome. It seems like it’ll be fun. Then shall we go?”
Well, if the two of them are going, I can’t not go.
Thus, the journey to find meteorites began.
It’s a bit sudden since we’re leaving the day after tomorrow.
“Then darkie, go out and go to the monastery and come back.”
“Okay. I will.”
“Well, and tell the darkie’s women that you’re going far away.”
“…I’ll go tell them.”
Winia, who said that, patted my butt with her palm as she was about to leave. Since I’m going far away, I definitely have to let Karin and Lady Risha know.
I have too many wives these days.
I immediately ran to the Swordsmanship Guild.
When I arrived, it was naturally midday, so there were quite a few guild members. They were all practicing swordsmanship under Karin’s guidance.
“Guild Leader!”
I naturally greeted Karin and approached her.
“You came? Wait a moment.”
The guidance is still in full swing.
I immediately went into the guild building, sat on the sofa, and waited for Karin to come. After about twenty or thirty minutes by Kim Katt’s standards, Karin came in with a bright smile.
“My husband, what do you want to do with this sister?”
“I’m here to tell you I’m going on a business trip.”
“You son of a bitch.”
