VRMMO: My first Contractee is Yandere

With Liora in tow, we entered a restaurant.

The moment we stepped inside, the place buzzed with whispers. About eighty percent of this buzz was due to Liora's striking appearance: white hair, red eyes, spirit possession, carrying a large scythe, and equipped with a heavenly ring—it was quite a sight. The remaining twenty percent came from those who knew what was "to come" for her.

Liora immediately sat down and began browsing the menu.

Even though she couldn't read, she cheerfully followed the letters with her eyes. What she was actually observing wasn't the content of the menu but the variety of dishes offered.

"Don't hold back, Liora, eat as much as you want."

"Yes! Thank you, God!"

The elf waitress approached with a look of fear etched on her face. As expected of an elf, she was beautiful. Naturally, my gaze was drawn to the chest pressing against her apron—this is just instinct.

Liora, however, was comparing her own chest to the waitress's.

I perched on top of Liora's head and said, "Let's place our order."

"Everything."

The waitress, seemingly expecting this response, nodded slowly before hurrying off to the kitchen. I could hear the cries of the elven chef from where we sat.

...

"This is delicious."

"Y-Yes, indeed..."

"I want God to try it too."

"I don't have a mouth in this world, you know."

Liora was savoring a large earthworm steak, seasoned with black pepper and salt, and garnished with herbs that completely masked any unpleasant odor. Despite being roasted earthworm, it looked juicy and appetizing.

So this is what elves eat...

Apparently, the flavor was exceptional. Each bite burst with umami. The meat was quite springy, adding a fun texture to chew.

In no time, Liora had finished the steak and was now sipping a nearly clear soup. The broth, made from the leaves of a carnivorous plant known as "meat leaves," had a rich flavor comparable to pork bone broth. Each sip made Liora's throat make a satisfying gulp.

She sighed with satisfaction; the deep flavor was clearly soothing her mind.

Along with the soup, she enjoyed a salad made from meat leaves. It looked like raw meat tossed onto a plate but was actually a plant resembling meat. Topped with a white sauce similar to mayonnaise, it enhanced the meatiness, making the flavors explode in her mouth.

Naturally, Liora didn't stop eating. She even picked up some bread and elegantly took a bite while enjoying her meal.

"Except for the earthworm, everything else looks delicious. Well, even the earthworm looked appetizing... We'll cut that part out of the video and post it separately with a 'viewer discretion' warning."

In any case, Liora had successfully replenished her nutrients.

As for the food expenses, I've been collecting materials from monsters to sell, and my [Alchemy] skills have also been earning us money.

After going through the entire menu twice, Liora finally paid the bill.

...

We stepped out of the restaurant.

The weather outside was wonderful. I squinted against the sunlight. Elfland is not only wide horizontally but also vertically structured. Giant trees here have numerous staircases installed.

These trees, ranging from tens to hundreds of meters in height, have spiral staircases wrapped around them, with each branch forming a large pathway. It's like a shopping mall made of trees, reminiscent of the modern world.

You could see many elven families around.

It seems like there are more women here, likely because this area was close to defeat before being frozen in time, which might explain this setting. Plus, female characters are more popular for contracts. Everyone wants to befriend a cute girl. Handsome guys are popular too, but the demand leans more towards female characters. It's a harsh reality.

"God..."

As I floated above her, Liora looked around curiously and asked, "Where to next? An adventure?"

"No, we're going to check out some equipment. We still need better armor. Let's get something decent, even if it's just from a normal shop."

"Okay..."

"It would be nice if we could find some cute gear. You'll look even more adorable, Liora."

"!?"

Liora looked ready to dash off in excitement, but I held her back as we headed to the armor shop. It's a common theme in these fantasy worlds to find weapon and armor shops in places that resemble shopping malls.

We entered a dwarf's shop.

It's rare to find a dwarf shop in Elfland. The dwarves are generally small in stature but very muscular.

A dwarf with a singed beard approached us for customer service.

"Hey there, little lady... You're dressed quite uniquely. But no worries. I've got some great armor here."

"I want something strong."

"How much are you willing to spend? Usually, someone your age would prioritize weapons, but armor is crucial. As long as you stay alive, you can always get stronger weapons later. The most important thing is good footwear... but it looks like you're already wearing something pretty high-quality. In that case, let's get you some lower body armor."

Liora emptied her entire pouch of money.

The dwarf widened his eyes but then grinned widely. It wasn't a malicious grin, but a pleased one.

"I never expected such a capable adventurer to come into my shop! Usually, people head to the craftsmen's district for specialized gear, not a place that has everything."

"Is this place not good?"

"No, it's fine. The adventurers who come here are usually beginners, not earning much, or they're weak. My hobby is ensuring they leave here alive. But making gear for someone like you... that's my real job."

With heavy, confident footsteps, the dwarf craftsman disappeared into the back of the shop. When he returned, he was holding a rather cute outfit.

I was surprised, as I had expected something more rugged, like leather armor...

The dwarf handed it over with a cheerful expression.

"Hey, can you appraise this? I heard that spirit-possessed folks have a high chance of being able to appraise things..."

"A god can do anything." Continue your adventure with empire

"...?"

Sorry to disappoint Liora's faith, but there are many things I can't do, like telling the truth all the time.

I went ahead and appraised the adorable outfit.

**Dress of the Great Forest Wind**

- Rarity: Create-Epic

- Level: 38

- Agility: 30

- Defense: 20

- Durability: 1000

- Skills: [Appearance Maintenance], [Environmental Damage Immunity], [Defense Enhancement 2%], [Minor Fire Resistance]

Oh!

It has various features and seems like a decent piece of armor.

Though it was meant to be lower body armor, the shopkeeper seemed to think a one-piece dress was the best fit.

The look is something like a khaki military dress.

"What's this 'Environmental Damage Immunity'?"

"The god is asking: What is 'Environmental Damage Immunity'?"

"Looks like you did a good job appraising it."

The dwarf armor shopkeeper explained, "Lower body armor is crucial for avoiding unnecessary damage or interference. For instance, while walking through thick undergrowth, bugs might get in, or you could get cut by grass. Even at high levels, certain plants can be dangerous. Poisonous ones are the worst."

Additionally, there are many traps in dungeons that target your legs, like acid pools or poisonous swamps. This skill would protect against such damage.

"Strong."

"Indeed, but using it too often will rapidly decrease its durability. Ideally, you'd want to avoid such situations, but it's excellent as a backup... Also, for women, the 'Appearance Maintenance' skill is quite useful."

The 'Appearance Maintenance' skill ensures that even if the armor is damaged or torn, its appearance remains intact. The defense and other skills might stop working, though. It's better than a regeneration skill.

"So, will you buy it?"

"I'll buy it."

"But... sorry. With all the effort I put in, this money won't be enough."

"That's all my money. If it's not enough, I'll give up."

"Hold on! Your scythe is 'Unique,' right? Sorry, I went ahead and appraised it."

Liora nodded.

We've come to accept that appraisals are common here. Direct appraisals of us are blocked by my title, but items like our weapon are not.

The dwarf stroked his beard and said, "I have a personal request for you. It would benefit you too."

"What should I do?"

"My master lives deep in the Great Forest. This was before the time freeze. Since my master was a High Elf, he is probably still alive. I'd like you to deliver a letter. But unlike before, the threats in the forest have increased. I'm not a fighting dwarf."

"I understand. I'll bring the master here."

"No, no, there's no need to bring him here. I don't want to be a bother. Just deliver the letter."

Liora nodded solemnly.

She really wanted that cute armor, knowing I'd compliment her for it. I agreed to take on the quest, so I nodded too.

"By the way, I almost forgot to mention this… That scythe of yours seems to be a growth weapon. However, its growth seems to have hit a ceiling. But if it's my master, he might be able to break through that limit."

"Make it stronger?"

"Much, much stronger. However, for a unique growth weapon of that level, you'll need raid-level boss materials every 10 levels. And they have to be rare drops. Do you have any?"

"I do."

"Just as I thought! If the master is still the same as before, he'll enjoy working on it… Oh, but the master doesn't work for free. You'll need to either earn more money or provide extraordinary materials."

Currently, we're broke from buying this armor. The master will likely need more money. So, it might not be effective to earn it the hard way.

"Let's consider providing materials instead."

Fortunately, raid boss materials are resting in the [Item Box]. They seem rare, but they've been useless and annoying. Of course, some materials have been used for [Alchemy]… I created freezing potions, attack potions, low-level animal control potions, and charm resistance potions.

As for the rest… My condolences.

Well, let's forget the sad parts and enjoy the quest!