32. Why won't this pull?
32. Why won't this pull?
Building a new Monster Farm was super, super easy. It wasn't built properly like the one Ranma is currently in; it was just slapped together to catch spiders.
Still, it had a bit more advanced technology compared to the last Monster Farm prototype. I built it four blocks high, and made the floor so that zombies would fall into a hole and gather there.
I installed Half Blocks on the trap's floor walls so only their shins would be exposed, but since it was a 2x2 square shape rather than a corridor-style Monster Farm where only one could pass through, if something like a Creeper fell in the wrong spot, it could explode.
That's dangerous.
"If it's like this, how do you plan to deal with Creepers?"
Asagi, who was watching the Monster Farm mk.2 from a little distance away next to me, asked. I had already thought of a way to deal with Creepers.
"We have to shoot Creepers with a bow."
Arrows are now infinitely available. The bow's damage is the strongest among basic weapons. Plus, it's possible to shoot from a distance. Naturally, if we catch them with a bow, the Creeper will die without being able to explode.
It's practically the same as being free from the threat of Creepers.
"Do you even know how to shoot a bow?"
"You just pull it and let go, right?"
Isn't that obvious?
When I retorted shamelessly, Asagi looked at me with an indescribable expression and let out a sigh.
Did I say something wrong?
"Try shooting the bow once."
"At what?"
"Make a target."
At Asagi's words, I nodded and installed two planks in the area where we live. Then, I equipped the bow and raised it, standing about 5 blocks away.
Asagi immediately raised her hand to stop my action.
"Why again?"
"You're going to shoot from 5m?"
.......
No, that's not it.
I'm going to shoot from at least 24m away.
"Because I'm a beginner."
I said confidently. Asagi looked dumbfounded.
"Let's just get rid of that."
"We need a bed. Don't you feel gross if I sleep in the bed Asagi-ssi sleeps in and then get up?"
"......."
At my words, Asagi couldn't continue, looking troubled. Is she choosing her words so I don't get hurt? But it's already too late. I already knew Asagi's true feelings from that 2-3 second silence.
As expected, I'm a filthy guy!
"First, I'll try pulling the bow."
Without waiting for Asagi's answer, I immediately nocked an arrow into the bow and pulled the bowstring with all my might.
"Kking!"
Yeah. I pulled with all my might.
But why won't this pull back?
Is the bow broken?
I shouted toward Asagi, who was wearing a somewhat pathetic expression on her face with a bewildered look.
"Asagi-ssi? I think the bow is broken."
"......."
"Asagi-ssi? Why aren't you answering?"
"Give me the bow."
Asagi didn't reply and held out her hand. Although I felt a bit awkward, I handed the bow and arrow I was holding to Asagi at her words. Asagi is a master of martial arts, so she should be able to shoot a bow, right?
"Watch closely."
Along with her words, Asagi pulled the string. Unlike when I pulled it, the bow was pulled smoothly to its limit, taut.
Tu-ung!
Pak!
The arrow was embedded in the center of the plank at a speed I couldn't even see. Wow, that's really amazing!
...But why didn't it pull when I did it?
"I guess the bow has an ego. Maybe it's a bow that chooses its master?"
"You're just weak."
"......."
Lies! Please tell me it's a lie! I wanted to cover my ears to avoid hearing the truth I didn't want to hear. I had actually noticed it from the moment Asagi smoothly pulled the bowstring.
But if she had comforted me a little more gently, I wouldn't have felt this way!
Asagi looked at me and declared.
"I'll be the one using the bow."
"I'll give it to you as long as you don't shoot me with it."
"Are you joking? I have no reason to shoot you."
That's a bit touching. Doesn't that mean she considers me an ally?
Still, having the bow taken away hurts. Am I really only capable of hitting zombie shins and building, and nothing else?
...Should I make a shield?
In Minecraft, a shield is a crazy piece of equipment that even blocks the explosive power of a Creeper. Plus, making a shield only takes a few planks and one Iron Ingot.
We currently have one Iron Ingot.
If I make a shield, it might be possible to fight, but in a situation where we need to collect 7 Iron Ingots, using the one we finally got is a huge burden.
No. Byeong-sun, get a grip! That Monster Farm has 24 spider webs. We made a bed and one was left, so if we just collect 23 more and make all the beds, we won't have any use for them after that.
Let's not do something stupid like making a shield just because I got the urge to spend!
Even if we were lucky enough to get one Iron Ingot this time, no one knows when the next Iron Ingot will spawn. We need to collect 7 for a Cauldron. I can't just waste an Iron Ingot right now.
If I make a shield now, I might want to make an iron sword, and an iron axe too. They perform much better than a Wooden Sword and Wooden Axe. Can I really resist that temptation? I'm the kind of guy who thinks about a shield just because one Iron Ingot appeared!
If I hold out a little longer, I can advance to the Stone Age, so making a shield right now is a huge mistake.
Besides, if we can stably supply cobblestone, a proper Monster Farm will be possible from then on. When that time comes, I'll be able to collect byproducts from other monsters at an incredible speed, even if I don't know about iron ingots.
When I nodded to Asagi, Asagi took the bow and strapped it to her upper body. As she squeezed her upper body between the bow and the bowstring, the bowstring was positioned diagonally, as if cutting between Asagi's breasts. Her breasts are more emphasized.
Get a grip, Junior. Now is not the time for that. I understand why you're rearing up because Asagi's large breasts are emphasized, but Asagi is holding a weapon right now.
Please don't act up!
"Ugh!"
As my Junior suddenly started to expand, Asagi, sensing something, covered her mouth with her hand and widened the distance that was already a bit far.
Then she looked at me with eyes looking at a sex offender.
This is unfair. A sexy female warrior in a full-body spandex suit with a bow strapped to her is standing in front of me; where in this world is there a man who wouldn't get turned on by this?
"This is a foul."
"....... You're the only man who gets it up in an instant like that."
"No. If you're a man, it's abnormal not to get it up here. It's not like I tried to pounce on Asagi-ssi!"
"Of course. If you pounce on me, you die."
"That's true, but I'm saying I'm a normal person! Normal people don't just pounce on someone openly just because they're turned on!"
"Then you'd pounce on me secretly."
I was speechless at Asagi's words. What is that leap in logic? It feels like I'm not in a situation where I'm talking to a person from this world.
Asagi added one more thing.
"Ranma is not a man who would get it up in a situation like this."
"That's because he's abnormal."
I could say it confidently. Ranma is a crazy guy who openly says his female form has a better body and is prettier than his fiancée, Tendo Akane, even while liking her.
A guy who reaches the peak of narcissism wouldn't get turned on by seeing Asagi's body.
"To assert that a colleague is abnormal. I'm a little disappointed."
"No.... It's abnormal because he doesn't get it up after seeing Asagi-ssi's figure!"
It's frustrating! I can't even say I know Ranma's true identity, so it's even more frustrating! If I knew even that, Asagi's suspicion, which I had barely dispelled, would likely rear its head again. Furthermore, even Ranma would likely suspect me.
The moment that happens, I might really be enslaved by Ranma and Asagi in the Sky Block world or killed because I can't be trusted.
Asagi-ssi needs to see Ranma turn into a girl soon. Judging by the fact that he never comes out of the hut when it rains, it seems unlikely that I can make him transform by getting him wet.
"Hey! I'm out! Hurry up and go in and get the items!"
Speak of the devil, Ranma, who had already finished hunting, called me from the entrance of the Monster Farm. I ran to Ranma immediately. The burdensome conversation with Asagi would end with this. I heard Asagi say "Wait...!" from behind.
She probably intended to call me back to finish the conversation, but I ignored it and ran straight into the Monster Farm. I didn't forget to hand an apple to Ranma.
An Iron Ingot didn't come out of the monster's byproducts either. I have a dangerous premonition that it will take several months to get 7 of these. If Ranma and Asagi-ssi could loot, if they could utilize the system, we could run 3 Monster Farms and hunt in 3 places at the same time, but I'm the only one who can utilize the system right now.
It's fortunate, yet a shame.
It's a shame that we can't catch monsters quickly, but for example, if Asagi or Ranma had the system, Asagi wouldn't have had a shred of hesitation in killing me.