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You decided to engage the goblin cave once more.
Only when the week finally came to a close and everyone could find a good place to stop their jobs, the first phase of the forest's purification would begin.
On the subject of jobs, Cattleya was doing well with the construction of the new mansion wing. Yet she'd often need some help from either you or the clankers— usually to bring materials over while she did most of the menial labor. It was inspiring to see the place slowly being set up and given form.
Still everyone began to put more focus on getting ready to purge the corruption and kill the orc boss. Next week was right around the corner, and none wanted to be found lacking.
Following this—not even a day after the meeting—you would notice that your Mastermind becoming engrossed in what she claimed to be a "new breakthrough".
From her rumpled appearance to how often she'd hole herself in either her bedroom or the Control Room, you could tell she indeed thought she'd found something substantial.
These efforts seemed to bear fruit. Ruby was able to find a new possible use for your ability [Custom Special]; the potential to have it influence your [Bonded Vessel]. This was thanks to Herta's own findings and initial theories, though your Mastermind was quick to shift away the importance of the goddess' work in favor of how impressive it was for a non-Savant to even remotely understand it.
>Having a larger selection of options when it appears. (Will have 4 more choices to pick from every thread if deciding to switch your [Custom Special])
>Being more flexible with your past abilities. (Will give the choice to revert to a previous ability you had whenever your [Custom Special] can be changed)
>Gives [Custom Special] the ability to influence the power of your [Bonded Vessel] (BoatMech).
"You've done beautifully, madame." You gave your disheveled slave a peck on the lips.
Ruby Rose, for her part, returned your kiss with greater gusto and embraced you. "Master, your words make it all worthwhile." She smiled and gave a cute yawn. "Now, if you would be so kind as to pardon my absence, I simply must see that I give myself some much needed slumber."
And she did so— going towards her bedroom to make up for lost sleep. You were tempted to join her and get some rest too, but you pretty much had no time to spare between coaching your wives, working on the BoatMech, and preparing for the incursion into the cavern.
Half an hour later Ayane and Gerty would approach you. The former you knew was using her appraisal skill and years of merchant experience to discern the value of everything within the estate and the latter took notes of this due to her position as your secretary.
"Master," Ayane bowed. "I hope you've been well."
"I've been doing great." You said with a smile, trying your best to hide your tiredness. "What brings you two here?"
