It's already been a week since I started living in the golden city of Eldorado.  

During this time, I designated various areas for the monsters, and with the trading company established by Lara, we entered a stable life supported by a steady supply of resources.  

The main reason this was possible in such a short time wasn’t just because of my friend Lara, but thanks to the Silver Fox tribe.  

“Thank you all for your hard work.”  
“We're just doing what we can for the benefactor.”  

As I looked at Lang, who spoke beautifully while gazing at me, I felt grateful.  
To show my appreciation for all the help I received, I handed over a unique-grade magic stone. Initially, she refused but eventually accepted after I insisted, and her eyes widened in surprise as she used it.  
“What is this...?”  
“Isn't it great? It's something you can only find in the Celestial Realm.”  

As I watched her, her sister Lan also reached out to me.  
“Me too! No, please give it to me!”  

Seeing her sister's fist clench made her polite demeanor quite cute.  
When I handed over the magic stone, she too wore an astonished expression, as siblings tend to do.  

When I gave each member of the Silver Fox tribe a magic stone, my little dragon started to get upset.  
“Kyuu!”  
“You’ve already eaten!”  
“Kyuuuuuu!”  

She complained that I was favoring the others. I couldn't bring myself to deny her.  
In the end, I gave her a magic stone and set off to explore the city.  

The monsters assigned their tasks by the Silver Fox tribe were busily cultivating the city.  
True to its name, the golden city of Eldorado had golden walls, but they were cumbersome, so the rabbits were busy creating fields to farm.  

Goblin and orc were helping with that work.  
Slimes were absorbing trash into their bodies to dissolve it, while war bears moved large stones and trees.  
Griffons flew overhead, keeping watch while everyone carried out their assigned tasks.  

However, something was approaching near the former city gates.  
The griffons flew over to inform me it was a group of dwarves.  

As I stepped outside, I indeed saw a group of dwarves approaching.  
One of them, appearing to be the representative, came forward. I recognized that face.  
“Are you not the dwarf who was trading in Talis?”  
“It’s been a while.”  

This was the dwarf from whom I had received help in the past.  
But something felt off.  
He led a group of dwarves here, looking more haggard than before. What kind of story did they have?  

“Let’s go inside and talk.”  
“Thank you.”  

As I led the dwarves inside, numerous monsters stared at them.  
If it were in the past, they would have been terrified, but now they had transformed into cute, doll-like sizes, and their gazes...  
“There are many cute creatures here.”  
“Don’t get too close. It could be dangerous.”  

One of the dwarves attempted to approach a cute little lizard nearby, but I stood in front to block him.  
Despite its appearance, it was one of the named monsters that lived in the Forest of Pain and Despair, one of the 7 Great Magic Circles.  
It was ready to unleash the poison it held in its mouth, so I was panicking to stop him.  

After guiding them to a more intact building, I took out some snacks and drinks from my inventory and asked about their situation.  
“We were scammed and can no longer trade in the village.”  
“Us too...”  

The dwarves explained how they were defrauded by a trading company they regularly dealt with, losing everything including their homes.  
Most of them had spent their lives forging and selling items, never expecting it would end like this.  
Trusting those they thought were friends turned out to be their downfall.  

I felt a pang of sympathy and wanted to help, but my hands were tied.  
Yet unexpectedly, they made a proposal.  
“We want to start anew here! If you provide us with a space, we will create the best city!”  

Dwarves were not easily found anywhere.  
I had stumbled upon them, and I couldn’t just let this opportunity pass by.  
“Are you really just asking for a place? That can’t be all, right?”  
“We have nothing to offer! But if you provide us a place, we promise to repay it 100 times. No, even 1,000 times!”  

Looking into their eyes, I sensed they weren’t lying.  
I took out a pouch filled with gold coins from my inventory and presented it before them.  
The dwarves stared at the pouch with wide eyes.  
“Just the principal is enough. You can treat me to a meal later.”  

Upon hearing my words, the dwarves lowered their heads.  
Are they actually crying?  

They grasped my hand tightly, tears in their eyes.  
“On the honor of the dwarves, I promise: If my friend is in trouble, I will help him as well.”  
*[You have acquired a title.]*  
**Dwarf’s Friend.**  

I told them I would help them purchase necessary items from Lara’s trading company, and they looked at me with expressions of gratitude that made me feel a bit overwhelmed.  
All the dwarves looked like elderly men...  

After concluding our conversation, I led the dwarves around the city and informed them of areas they could safely enter and others where they should tread carefully.  
“That area is dangerous. All the creatures there are poisonous; you could cross over to the afterlife in just three seconds.”  
“Sounds terrifying.”  

After giving the tour, the dwarves pulled out hammers from somewhere, noting that there were many repairs to be done. Where did those come from?  
“We will start the repairs we can do immediately. The rest will begin once the supplies arrive.”  
“Thank you.”  

With that, they waved goodbye and headed off to start their repairs in the distance.  
I felt like I had gained a strong ally.  
What if there were even more of them later?  

Thinking about the future, I needed to prepare for it.  
The future is uncertain.  
“What should I prioritize first?”  
“Kyuuuu!”  
“Right? We already did the excavation!”  

True to its name, the golden city had all sorts of precious treasures buried underground.  
I was collecting these treasures in a treasure vault, but the first vault was already full, so I started piling things up in the second vault, with no sense of how much was buried there.  
“Kyuuuu!”  
“Is it really necessary to extract the magic stones? If needed, I can just buy them from the Celestial Realm?”  
“Kyuuuuuu!”  

My little dragon insisted that it should be my top priority.  
Could it be...?  
“Is it unique-grade...?”  
“Kyuu!”  

With confidence, it declared it was of equal or higher grade.  
“Of course, my little dragon is a blessing!”  
“Kyuu!”  

It refused my affection, complaining that I was being too clingy.  
Such a heartless dragon...  
When I raised my left hand, the twin sisters from the Silver Fox tribe, Lang and Lan, appeared from nowhere.  
“Did you call for us?”  
“Did you?”  

I relayed my instructions to the twins.  
“We need to prioritize gathering magic stones.”  
“Understood.”  
“Got it.”  

With that, they vanished to carry out their tasks.  
Now I just had to wait.  
How convenient this was.  
With just a word, they would handle everything for me.  
Since things were going this well, maybe I should think about becoming a king later...?  
Hmm... I would love to hear someone say, “No, my lord!” in a historical drama...  

With my lofty dreams in mind, I took my little dragon and climbed to the top of the tallest building to overlook the city when I felt a certain sensation.  
“Kyuu.”  
“Yeah, it does feel that way.”  

Is it because my level has increased?  
Thanks to my heightened sensitivity, I could feel something was off.  
“Show yourself.”  

At my command, a presence appeared.  
A suspicious figure wearing a black mask and hood.  
“Nice to meet you, Traveler Yuna. I am the Judge, Nia.”  

An enigmatic being introduced herself as a judge.  
I approached her, cradling my little dragon, and asked,  
“What does it mean to be a judge?”  
“I observe and pass judgment on the anomalies occurring in the Arcana continent.”  

From her thin voice and mannerisms, I could tell she was female.  
If that’s the case, the conversation should be simple.  
“Shall we sit down and talk?”  

I offered her a plush chair and served her sweet snacks along with fragrant tea.  
Then I summoned a war bear.  
“Rawr!”  
“Are you the youngest?”  
“Perfect timing.”  

The youngest among the war bear family was the smallest and looked the cutest.  
I handed the war bear to the judge, and at first, she seemed startled, but then she gently stroked the bear.  
“Rawr!”  

Delighted, the war bear showed affection, and the judge was utterly captivated.  
“So, why have you come here?”  
“Ugh... No, um... That is...”  

Seeing her stammering, I sent a knowing glance at the war bear.  
To activate the ultimate technique.  
Nodding, the war bear began

 to act adorably, making the judge remove her mask and bury her face into the bear's belly.  
A girl with silvery hair and red eyes appeared.  
Seeing her melting expression was a sign of success.  
Just as planned.

TL NOTE: Please don't skimp on the stars for the translation - I'd really like to see how far Leon goes and how far we can increase the number of chapters. Thanks~!

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