A High-Tech Ancient Artifact

"Whoa. What kind of trick did you pull, big bro?"

After returning from the dungeon, I went straight to 〈Patch Seal Sticker〉 and showed Marie-senpai everything I’d gotten today except for the rare drop. That was her response.

"Well, that’s a trade secret. Anyway, can you buy these from me?"

"I can’t take all of it, obviously. I’ll take the items you requested, and I want all the boss materials. As for the rest, I’ll ask the guild members if they want any."

"Sure. Oh, I’m keeping the 〈Bear Anteater’s Great Pelt〉 for myself."

"Aww, that’s the one I want most! You know our outfit team is looking for fur materials. Won’t you sell it to me?"

"I’m selling you all the other materials, so be satisfied with that. Besides, there’s plenty of it, right?"

"That’s true, but patchwork lowers the defense. A single piece of fabric is better quality, more durable, and looks better, too. Big bro, won’t you sell it to me?"

"Hmm. Then make body armor for my party members with that material. How about that?"

"That’d count toward our Job EXP, too, so it’s a deal. I’ll take you up on that!"...