D-Genesis: Volume 8 [Parts 1 to 10] by KONO Tsuranori

Author:KONO Tsuranori
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Light Novel, partial, fantasy, comedy, slice of life, military, science fiction, dungeons, Dungeons, Adult Protagonists, Status Screens, Modern Day Japan, Multiple POVs
Publisher: J-Novel Club (generated)

“Apologies,” I responded in English. “I’m Keigo Yoshimura with D-Powers. This is Azusa Miyoshi. Also known as Wiseman.”

“Ah! An honor. My name is Silkie Subway. I’m Mis—Dr. Argyle’s assistant. Please, feel free to call me Silkie.”

An honor? The Wiseman name must carry more clout than I thought, if even folks at the WDA had heard her online moniker.

Naruse and Dr. Argyle were arguing frantically in the corner. Silkie filled us in on the reason for their visit.

“So you’re here because of our report?” I asked when she was done.

“Yes. To tell the truth, we thought it was...” she paused, searching for the right word. “The work of madmen, at first!”

I could only fight back a laugh. I’d probably have thought the same thing.

“Up until we actually got the wheat to respawn, we thought we might be crazy too. Anyway, okay, you read our report, but what brings you all the way out here?”

“Well, you see...”

“Ms. Subway, I’ll take it from here,” Nathan interjected, weaving around the feverishly gesturing Naruse to get closer to us. “As you might guess, that patent application you submitted on dungeonizing is making waves. Labs all over the world are scrambling to reproduce the results. But that isn’t what brings us here. What we’re really here to discuss is that attached thesis of yours...”

“Ah...”

The Respawning of Intra-Dungeon Agricultural Crops and the Status Change of Outra-Dungeon Agricultural Crops, to use its full English name.

“Ol’ Boz in the Food and Agriculture Organization won’t stop fussing over it.”

“Ol’...Boss?” I asked.

“Ambrose Magus, a researcher in the FAO Agriculture and Consumer Protection Department.” Noticing that I’d probably misheard, Silkie cut in to explain.

Ah, now I get it! Ambrose... Brose... Boz.

“He’s absolutely adamant we approve the wheat because of that Ukemochi System of yours.”

“Wow, no pushback?” I responded. “We were worried it might wreak havoc on futures markets and things like that. Does everything seem okay?”

“To quote Boz: ‘Who cares about speculative markets driven by the bourgeoisie whispering in each others’ ears? Anything that can stave off world poverty—or at least world hunger—is a measure to invest in.”

“Seriously? Then...no complaints?”

Was an anarchist running a major FAO department?

Most futures traders were hedgers, but there were likely many speculators trying to make a profit on the grain industry given its current high prices. If the value suddenly fell out from under grains... I wouldn’t have wanted to be answering to any wealthy speculators.

“For hedgers, there really isn’t much of an impact whether prices rise or fall—they’re just trying to mitigate risk. It’s in the name: risk hedging, right?”

That was true. For those not engaging in careless speculation, the worst outcome would be having overinsured their crops. If anything, a sudden downturn was better than a sudden uptick, in terms of opportunity cost.

“Though I can’t speak to how speculators will feel.” Their grudges might just be accompanied by some real consequence too. “Even so, Boz feels it’s worth pursuing. The Earth currently produces enough grains to feed just about everyone. The problem is distribution. Have

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