After executing Dionysus, Chen Hai and Hestia returned to the surface.
The two were preparing to check on the situation at the Adventurers' Guild.
Since the new rules began to be implemented, they were bound to bring huge changes to the entire Orario.
And before they acted, Ignis, who had burned a God to ashes with a single flame, was very reluctant.
Staying on the 'Abyss Floor', it had never been to other places.
The bored Ignis had met its new master, Chen Hai, a few days ago, and now, after knowing him for only a few days, it had to separate, feeling ten thousand times unwilling.
Seeing its lonely appearance, Hestia couldn't bear it.
"Ignis won't hurt humans anyway, why not take it to the surface?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Ignis looked expectantly at Chen Hai.
However, Chen Hai did not agree.
He had a special reason for this arrangement.
The System had once said that the Dungeon connecting to all realms had two conditions.
One: Chen Hai's level increases to a certain value;
Two: It will also connect with other planes as time passes.
What Chen Hai was worried about now was that if the Dungeon connected to a high-intensity world, he would have to take action immediately, and Ignis was, of course, one of his trump cards.
This caution was a bit like a certain Bone King from another world… "I need Ignis to guard this labyrinth, you can understand that, right?"
After saying this, he looked at the Death Dragon, whose head was bowed.
"But I believe it won't be long before you gain the freedom to go beyond the Dungeon, because by then I will be stronger."
"Roar!!!"
This promise immediately cheered Ignis up, letting out an excited roar.
After discussing these things, Chen Hai took Hestia back to the surface.
On the way to the Adventurers' Guild, the two noticed that the number of people was significantly higher than yesterday.
Some Adventurers recognized Chen Hai and greeted him happily.
"Oh! Dungeon Lord!"
"After reading the Adventurers' Guild's announcement, I thought you were an enemy trying to deceive us, but I didn't expect you to be our savior!"
"You're here! Here are some fruits I bought! Would you like some?"
"Look at Orario now! The number of outsiders has increased so much!"
What was the reason?
Chen Hai took an apple and handed it to Hestia beside him, while glancing at the scene.
"Where are they all from?"
"They are mostly merchants from cities relatively close to Orario. Some are a three-hour journey, others less than half a day. They rushed over because they heard that magic stone production would increase."
In danmachi's setting, due to the existence of the Dungeon, Orario monopolized most of the world's magic stones.
These magic stones have a very wide range of uses; they can be made into household items similar to lamps, refrigerators, and heaters, and can also be used as an energy supply, equivalent to the power source of the Orario world. They can also be used for forging, making potions, etc., possessing extensive practical value.
Moreover, unlike modern society, this 'medieval' background world does not have facilities like power plants; the core of all technology is 'magic stones.'
So, after Adventurers obtain magic stones in the Dungeon, the Adventurers' Guild is responsible for recycling them and giving money to the Adventurers. At the same time, it employs a large number of laborers to produce magic stone products. Magic stone products are sold all over the world, becoming the economic pillar of the city, and Orario prospers as a result.
Now, Adventurers no longer have to worry about their lives; the only thing they need to do is desperately repel monsters to obtain dropped magic stones or mine veins.
On a side note, if Adventurers want to be lazy and not fight monsters, they will often get beaten black and blue, or even have their equipment and weapons stolen.
In short, while Chen Hai provides security, these Adventurers must also deliver 'performance (combat),' otherwise all benefits are irrelevant to them.
"As the city with the most magic stone output, Orario has always been the core of this world, and for many years, supply has not met demand, especially for some high-quality magic stones that can provide a household with a year's worth of lighting."
"Thanks to Chen Hai-kun, the efficiency of excavating magic stones has greatly increased. As long as we work hard to repel monsters, there will be rewards."
"Allow me to say it again, you are our savior!"
"savior!"
The source of humanity's crisis—the terrifying Dungeon;
But its master, Dungeon Lord Chen Hai—is regarded as a savior by the people.
This contrast is quite significant.
Chen Hai told everyone to work harder and continue developing the Dungeon.
At the same time, his level was also steadily increasing.
He had now reached LV.160!
Feeling satisfied, Chen Hai looked at Hestia beside him.
"Is the apple delicious?"
"Very sweet."
"That's good."
"Want a bite?"
When asked this, Chen Hai looked at Hestia's cheek.
"Let's talk about it when we're alone."
"I wasn't asking you to bite me!"
Hestia blushed and bit the apple again.
Upon arriving at the Adventurers' Guild, the Adventurers, who were originally worried about the new system and feared the Dungeon Lord, completely changed their attitude.
After understanding the risks and benefits, they found that Chen Hai's rules would benefit more people.
This was the 'whip' and 'candy' Chen Hai had mentioned before.
Uncooperative targets, whether Gods or humans, would all be eliminated;
Cooperative targets, no matter who they were, would receive some benefits.
Chen Hai's ultimate goal was to make workers feel that 'working is happiness.'
This kind of thing shouldn't get him hung from a lamppost, right?
Chen Hai was not a demon; he provided Adventurers with an opportunity to change their future.
After greeting the Adventurers on the first floor, the two arrived at the second-floor lounge.
The previously broken wall had been magically repaired and tidied up again.
As soon as they sat down, they saw Eina arrive.
"Where's that Loiman fellow?"
"The Guild Master is resting; he said he's not feeling well. Should I call him?"
"No need. If he's sick, we can get a new Guild Master. Do you have any candidates?"
"Huh? Uh... I don't know."
Eina was momentarily stunned by the question.
Because Loiman was in charge of managing the Adventurers' Guild, which had an enormous daily transaction volume.
There could even be tens of millions or hundreds of millions of Valis in orders traded in a single day.
Eina couldn't think of a suitable candidate.
She didn't continue the topic and opened a notebook.
"The Guild Master told me to report immediately after seeing you two."
"That old man is quite clever."
"Haha..."
After a dry laugh, Eina read the contents of the notebook.
"After the Dungeon exploration rules changed, Adventurers' efficiency in obtaining magic stones has increased by at least twenty-five percent, and the number of Adventurers heading to the Dungeon during each time slot is also significantly more than before."
Eina's meaning was simple:
"After the income increased, everyone became more proactive. There are even Adventurers who return to sell magic stones after just half an hour, shouting 'Long live the Dungeon Lord!' as they exchange money, proving that Chen Hai-kun's strategy is quite successful."
Orario's Adventurers are also very simple-minded.
Under Chen Hai's guidance of benefits, they had already become chosen workers shouting 'Long live labor!'...