Danmaku, my skills refresh weekly.

Charles asked blankly, "Um, I'm from the Soma Familia. Miss Adi, do you remember me?"

“Yes, it is the beloved and helpful Adi Farmadar! Hmm… Soma?” Adi looked him up and down for a moment, paused, and then his expression softened.

"Ah, it's you, Charles, the guy Leon always talks about! What are you doing in the dungeon?"

She then looked at the big bear under Sharl's bottom and the little elf girl with a slime on her head: "What's this?"

Ciel patted Pochi's head, flashing a bright smile: "Ah, this is Pochi. My tamed beast. This is Rimuru and my companion Alpha, say hello!"

Pochi stuck out its tongue like a puppy, and Rimuru flicked it back in affection.

"Siggo!" Adi's eyes lit up. He carefully stepped forward and rubbed Bochi's head, then rubbed his face against it.

"Wow~~, to be able to tame monsters so obediently. Mr. Ciel is truly a hidden talent!"

The Ganesha Familia already had many animal trainers. After their contact with the heretics of Uranus, the number of people employed in this profession increased even further.

Of course, this is not a patented technique, so Adi was only slightly surprised.

Ciel, however, sensed something amiss and quickly said, "Pochi is just an ordinary bear, not a monster. Rimuru is just a weak slime. I don't know how it got to the 18th floor. I didn't see any hostility from it, so I brought it along."

He scratched his face. "Well, my aptitude as an adventurer is limited, so I'm thinking of trying something else. Ah, Miss Adil, if you have time, would you like to try my cooking?"

"Wow!" Adi's eyes sparkled. "So that's how it is! What is it?"

"Ta-da~~" Sharl mimicked Adi's tone, pulling out a 'slime gel' wrapped in leaves from his pocket.

"It's sugar slime!"

"Eh~~ Slime!" Adi said with a look of disgust.

“It’s delicious.” Charles handed it to Adi: “I’m researching how to make better use of the dungeon’s resources so that we won’t be short of food when we go on expeditions in the future.”

He sighed, "Unfortunately, I'm too weak and have to frequently hire adventurers for protection. And I don't have anyone to taste it for. To be honest, if Miss Adil were satisfied after trying it, it would be wonderful if she could pay me some reward."

Adi froze, scratching his face sheepishly, "Um, do I owe you something?"

Charles smiled: "Hmm... I don't remember. Let's go back and listen to the phonograph. I recorded all the important things in it."

"No! I'll eat... I'll eat, okay?"

Chapter 157 Charles, I am truly 'great'

"Wow! It smells so good!" Adi's eyes lit up as he pulled at the chewy slime with his little mouth. The cool sugar frosting on it made the slime, which already had a faint citrus flavor, even more delicious.

"Hmm, it has the texture of ice cream and the chewiness of ramen. Wow, is this really made of slime? How can it taste so good! Is this really monster meat?"

Charles smiled with satisfaction. As his skills improved and his understanding of monsters deepened, no one could escape his "it's actually delicious" charm.

"Those elixirs were also made using materials from magical beasts, and weren't they also blended by various clans to create different flavors? Since there are precedents, why don't we continue to try?"

Charles stretched out his hand and gestured:

"Hmph, after my tireless efforts and several years of work, I've finally achieved something. Look, this is a super high-grade material that I specially created in six days."

Among other monster ingredients, this is considered top-grade, but unfortunately, their main habitat is on floor 37, and this is all I have. I found it nearby when I discovered Rimuru.

With that, Ciel pushed out another salt and pepper slime wrapped in a leaf: "Try this one too."

Without hesitation, Adi tore open the packaging and took a big bite.

In an instant, a tingling sensation exploded on the tip of my tongue, popping and slapping, massaging my taste buds and amplifying the flavor of the slime itself.

"This is……"

Charles put his hands on his hips and looked up: "Yes, it's lightning! I even asked the adventurers to cast lightning magic on it!"

"Wow—it feels like the slime flavor is exploding in my mouth, so interesting!" Adi squinted his eyes, enjoying the pleasure on his tongue.

"Leon was right after all, Mr. Charles is a great man!"

"what?"

Adi's eyes gleamed: "If this knowledge could be popularized, it would be of great help to everyone on the expedition."

Charles stroked his chin: "Hmm, next I plan to try combining different ingredients. I wonder if I can create dishes that can increase healing or have magical effects, just like with elixirs."

He sighed, "Alas, it's a pity I'm only level 1 and can't acquire [Development Ability]."

Adi pressed down on Charles's shoulder: "You can do it! No, you absolutely must do it!"

"Thank you."

Charles briefly discussed the future development of monster cuisine with Adi. Noticing the commotion, the blue-haired beauty walked over with a gun.

"Adi, who is this?" Shakti scrutinized Sharl for a few moments before finally focusing her gaze on Rimuru and Pochi. Even the obviously young Alpha failed to attract her excessive attention.

Adi hugged his sister affectionately and excitedly introduced her.

Shakti nodded, a faint smile appearing on her face, and extended her hand:

"Hello, I am Shakti Farma, the leader of the Ganesha Familia. If you have any questions about monsters in the future, you can come to me."

Charles also reached out his little hand, but they parted after a brief touch.

Shakti's purpose was too obvious. It was clear that Ganesha had already told her part of the truth about the heretics, and must have noticed Rimuru's or Pochi's abnormality.

Charles didn't care; with this connection, he could easily gather information: "Can I ask what happened here? Why are there so many adventurers gathered at the edge of the labyrinth?"

"Are you also here looking for crystal candy?"

"Hey, Ciel-kun is here to find Crystal Candy? Oh, I see. That's why you're here." Adi covered his mouth, finally realizing what was going on.

"It's out of necessity. Research is very expensive." Crystal candy is a special candy produced in the dungeon, with a very good taste, and each one costs 3 Faris.

Shakti glared at his sister reproachfully, having trusted her so readily without even conducting a basic interrogation.

However, he didn't have any ill feelings towards Sharshakti. He learned from his sister that even the famously fastidious elf from the righteous faction highly regarded this kid, so there was no need to doubt him.

"We have discovered the stronghold of the secret faction. We are lying in wait for any remnants that may appear."

"Huh? The Dark Faction? In the dungeon?" Charles stared wide-eyed in surprise.

"Yes, that's right. So, please don't wander around the edge of the dungeon alone recently. Not even on safe floors," Shakti warned.

"Ok."

……

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Shire rode Bochi and waved goodbye to Shakti. This encounter was not without its rewards.

Ciel learned about the situation of the Dark Faction in the past two weeks and also obtained the "identity cards" of Pochi and Rimuru, which were documents authorized and recognized by the Ganesha Familia.

Of course, Shakti briefly tested the two monsters' abilities and received the assessment: 'They're only slightly stronger than bears.'

Shortly after Shire left, Finn also retreated with a large number of his men.

Alfia, shrouded in a black robe, slowly emerged from the woods and swaggered into the poorly defended entrance to the man-made maze.

Amidst the exclamations of the adventurers, a single move of good fortune brought everyone down.

They then swiftly and efficiently navigated the man-made maze back to the ground.

……

At the entrance to the maze, after presenting the proof issued by Shakti, Sharl successfully led Pochi back to the surface.

The residents, who had been ravaged by the dark faction, were initially frightened and agitated when they saw a bear appear on the street, but they were quickly healed by Pochi's silly and adorable expression as he panted with his tongue out.

The main focus was on the two children on Pochi's back. With the same divine beauty as Ais, their looks were incredibly alluring in this era. Naturally, this would become the talk of the town. This was the effect Ciel wanted.

Back to the church after 9 days...

"Ah, boss, welcome back." Anya stood lazily in front of the door, leaning on a broom.

Charles looked up and, without realizing it, saw that the dilapidated church roof had been restored. Pushing open the door, he saw that the central statue was still there, but the layout of the room was completely different.

Before me was a spacious hall with a five-meter-long dining table, chandeliers, a red carpet, and at the far end a dilapidated statue of a deity. On one side of the hall was a staircase leading to the second floor, below which was an empty kitchen. The other side was filled with bookshelves and sofas for relaxation.

The second floor has seven or eight wooden doors with nameplates hanging on them, spaced close together.

Krooi lay lazily on the sofa, hugging a pillow and sleeping.

Lunova is washing dishes while wearing an apron.

“What’s going on here…” Charles was somewhat surprised.

It seems that during their time on adventure, these people completely converted the church into their home.

"Ah, boy, you're back, meow! Hehe, how about it, meow? Surprised?" Chloe grinned and moved closer to Ciel, then glanced at Pochi, who was squatting next to him.

"Oh no, I forgot to prepare a room for the pet, meow. How could a cat leave such a big oversight!"

"Hey, stop sunbathing all day, lend a hand a little, you stupid cat." Lunova said, hands on her hips, looking disgusted.

"No, meow, meow has decided to lie flat, meow, and sleep on the fali all day sunbathing, meow."

Through a simple conversation, Ciel seemed to have figured out what had happened.

"Hey...you guys didn't take all my precious materials to sell for money to build houses, did you?" A heavy atmosphere echoed in the room...

Chloe shuddered and pointed at Lunova, saying, "It's all this wicked woman's idea, meow!! She said you saved her and she has to repay you with her body, becoming a full-time housewife in this house from now on, meow!"

"Smack—" The wet rag hit Chloe's big face.

Runova, blushing, shouted, "Who said that?!"

Chapter 158 [God's Assassin] Thunderous Roar

"You bastard, you don't think I'm dead, do you? So you're trying to take over my assets?"

"Haha, how could that be? You're my savior! All the materials are safely stored in the basement for you!" Lunova laughed heartily.

Charles entered the basement with suspicion. The room did indeed contain several weapons that looked very expensive; some were clearly made from dragon-derived materials. A small pile of magic stones and magic stones were crammed into a corner, but most of the items had been replaced with goblin-style gems.

Lily was lying on the pile of falcons when she saw someone return. She immediately wiped away her drool and stood obediently to one side.

"Lord Ciel, you've returned safely!"

"Hmm." Charles turned on the magic stone lamp and checked his assets.

Lily pointed to several keys in the safe and said, "These are the keys to the goblin warehouse. Most of the funds that are difficult to move have been converted into gems and stored inside. The total value is about 10 billion."