Dream Delivery System: My Delivery Jobs Keep Changing History – CH55

Chapter 55

Should I say it lives up to being the Magical Beast Dimension? All the tasks are directly related to Magical Beasts.

“So, what exactly is a Magical Beast?” Jiang Jitang asked the system.

Magical Beasts are extraordinary creatures existing somewhere between “existence” and “nonexistence,” possessing special abilities. They are born from nature and human-made creations.

In addition to the familiar forms of animals and plants, some Magical Beasts also emerge from natural phenomena and objects infused with human willpower. New Magical Beasts are discovered in that world every year.

All Magical Beasts have four life stages: egg, juvenile, sub-adult, and adult.

However, their growth doesn’t occur automatically over time; other auxiliary conditions are required. These conditions may be related to humans or drawn from nature. Advancement through the former usually applies to domesticated Magical Beasts, while the latter applies to wild ones.

Humans grade Magical Beasts based on aptitude, and higher grades are more sought after.

Magical Beasts are born from love and affection. Positive emotions enable growth, while negative emotions lead to decline and death. To control a Magical Beast, humans must establish a deep emotional connection—a bridge of the heart.

But human emotions are volatile like clouds and mist. Many Magical Beasts are abandoned and become stray. Unlike wild Magical Beasts, domesticated ones weaken, fall ill, or dissipate without their owners.

Meanwhile, the owners also face punishments for breaching contracts.

As human power expanded, arrogance and greed led them to no longer be satisfied with peaceful coexistence.
Potions emerged to exempt humans from punishment, perhaps allowing them to abandon Magical Beasts at will without suffering repercussions. This world is being eroded by dark forces.

The above is the explanation provided by the system.

“Being eroded by dark forces… sounds like the opening line of some king-of-anime story,” Jiang Jitang commented.

Are these dark forces the resentment of abandoned or killed Magical Beasts? Or the evil humans trying to topple the current order to establish a new world where humans are absolutely dominant?

In short, Magical Beasts are nearly energy-based entities. Normally, they do not have the selective eating habits or susceptibility to illness that real-world animals have; as long as they have energy and love, they can survive.

Because of Magical Beasts, humans have heavily developed industries related to them. Their technological tree is skewed, advanced in some areas far beyond the era, yet in basic civil infrastructure, they lag behind Blue Star, let alone countries with full industrial systems like C-Nation.

“Tsk tsk, technology civilization has just begun, yet people already have ambitions to allow no other voices on the planet. With Magical Beasts as such a good support and they waste it… if it were me… Hey, do you think we could have Magical Beasts on Blue Star?”

Jiang Jitang had a bold idea.

Magical Beasts are fantasy-type creatures, energy beings born from native species. They don’t pollute local species’ genetics and are more like electronic or mechanical pets with special abilities. Previously, Jiang Jitang wouldn’t have considered this—but now, with an infinite horror invasion underway, the stray Magical Beasts of that world, unwanted in the original world, would be welcome on Blue Star.

“Blue Star’s pollution is too high, and native technological civilizations have inherent fantasy-blocking settings,” the message bubble displayed. But before Jiang Jitang could feel disappointed, another line appeared: “But it’s not entirely impossible.”

Without a doubt, this “possibility” comes from the Cube World. Jiang Jitang guessed that the dimensional consciousness might also be attempting self-preservation, so it might accept Magical Beasts—unscientific as they are. He even suspected his own appearance was a result of the dimension’s self-preservation.

“Not urgent now; let’s focus on the tasks first.” Introducing Magical Beasts would require contacting the government, likely consuming a task-world binding slot, so there’s no rush. Observation first.

Jiang Jitang opened the first task’s details.

The task details seemed upgraded, offering not just text but images and video.

“This looks like a school from the 70s or 80s.”

[Task details: Luoshan Village Elementary is a small school in a remote mountain village, serving children from nearby mountains.

The children’s curriculum includes Magical Beast studies, so most bring a Magical Beast to school. The school needs additional accommodations for these beasts.

The school is in a mountainous area, abundant with grass-type and insect-type Magical Beasts. There are already shelters for these two types.

But this year, two students brought water-type Magical Beasts. Including previous students, there are seven children, so another water-type shelter is needed.]

The task details don’t specify why new shelters must be purchased. Couldn’t they improvise on-site using local materials?

“Isn’t there a teacher skilled in handiwork? With cement, you could build one on-site without buying it. Even without cement, a few large clay pots wouldn’t be difficult,” Jiang Jitang guessed. Whatever the reason they cannot make it themselves, he has accepted the order and must consider all their needs.

“There are only seven water-type Magical Beasts now, but next year might add two more. Shelters need to reserve space. Since Magical Beasts are intelligent, they have needs, so shelters must include selectable elements, e.g., private rooms and communal areas, still water and running water.”

“Still water and running water… the area might not even have stable electricity, so solar-powered filters would be suitable. Unsure about their requirements for size or configuration.”

Jiang Jitang scrolled down; indeed, the details specified requirements.

Since the children bring juvenile, stream-type water Magical Beasts, small in size comparable to his adult other Magical Beasts, shelters need not be large but must accommodate ten water-type Magical Beasts.

Ideally, mixed rooms and private rooms should be available, to suit different personalities.

It resembles a fish farmer’s rearing tanks—communal activity areas and private breeding spaces.

Additionally, water-type shelters must be easy to operate and clean, as children will maintain them.

If possible, space should be reserved for planting aquatic plants, as Magical Beasts enjoy vegetation.

“Can we use Blue Star aquatic plants and animals? Would it cause invasive species issues or genetic pollution?” Jiang Jitang wondered. He had never handled living creatures; even the single sheep he had was for bait, unused in the end.

[The microbes you carry won’t collapse other worlds’ ecosystems. During dimensional transfers, all life is restricted. The creatures can survive normally inside the shelter but will die if removed; they cannot spread or affect the Magical Beasts,] the bubble replied.

“OK, understood.”

Jiang Jitang already had an idea but pressed it aside, moving to the final task, as it had the shortest deadline and must be completed today.

“A special gem for Magical Beast evolution. Do all Magical Beasts need evolution stones, or just this species?” He opened the details carefully.

[Task Details: The gem is for a Magical Beast called the “Gem Snail,” a dual-type water/strength beast. Depending on its evolution path, it needs different stones.

Its owner already has the “Sea Pattern Stone” for water evolution but lacks the stone for strength evolution.

It requires a hard gem to evolve successfully from juvenile to sub-adult. Hardness is the key, while size and brilliance are secondary.]

The information included a video showing a palm-sized snail spitting toward the camera in a human-like manner.

“Somewhat like a tower snail,” Jiang Jitang noted.

But prettier than real tower snails, with striking silver-blue stripes reflecting differently at various angles: blue-purple, deep blue, light blue…

The effect seemed familiar, like gemstone fire, shifting colors at different angles.

[Preference: all shiny objects, especially those matching its body pattern color… matching colors make it happier and easier to evolve. Caretakers should wear similar-patterned accessories to increase intimacy.]

A little creature with preferences—Jiang Jitang thought, he too likes gems.

Thus, the 1200 shopping fund is reasonable; it’s for an upgrade gemstone.

[The wisher had no other requirements, just a gem of at least one carat, hardness above 7.]

Jiang Jitang had a shortcut: synthetic gems.

Various types exist, but he preferred lab-grown gems.

Lab-grown gems mimic natural conditions with accelerated growth, chemically identical but purer than natural stones.

As for the type… since synthetic, he chose the hardest: a lab-grown diamond.

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“It’s 8:48. Eat, shop… looks like another busy day.” New world, new challenges; Jiang Jitang felt energetic, though slightly hungry.

“I’ll get up immediately.”

At this time, Parsons had already eaten breakfast and, according to local customs, brought gifts to visit hospitalized teammates.

The team, felled by a pastry, had no shame and eagerly discussed where to eat once their health improved.

Passing nurses glanced curiously.

Parsons at the door, stern-faced, decided to abandon preferential treatment for patients—work is work, study is study.

“Why are C-Nation’s vegetables so delicious? If all vegetables were like this, I could be a vegetarian,” said the chubby teammate, amazed by grilled leeks, eggplants, and tofu.

“Yeah, you’re right. Those hollow vegetables… on palm trees? I love them,” Browning wondered what lotus root slices were.

“Your love is vast,” Nick replied without looking up.

Bang bang bang. Parsons knocked. The area he surveyed was quiet; the previously bouncing teammates immediately lay down and covered themselves.

“Boss, you’re here?” the chubby teammate weakly asked.

“Seems hospitalization hasn’t taught you caution. Let’s learn the proper prudence,” Parsons entered, placing a fruit plate beside the bed.

“We’ve learned, memorized the C-Nation allergy names. Next time, we’ll check,” the chubby teammate said seriously.

Parsons’ expression remained unchanged, an eternal ice block.

Nick noticed the boss was displeased and changed topics: “C-Nation’s medical efficiency is impressive. Emergency treatment for allergies was immediate. Staying here was the right choice.”

“Yeah, no long lines. The longest ER I faced was seven hours—my life’s longest seven hours.”

“Mine was three and a half hours for acute gastroenteritis.”

Their country’s public hospitals were efficient; private hospitals would differ but at high cost, often resulting in financial strain or debt.

Parsons, however, was displeased with their irresponsibility toward their lives.

Entering a dungeon in poor condition is the worst behavior.

But as adults, no constant lecturing is needed. After discharge, they’ll see the consequences. Parsons moved to another matter, the purpose of his visit.

“Avita’s next dungeon is in three days. Adjust your condition beforehand. Nick, seven days later. Jennifer, client seven enters the dungeon with you—request needed items.”

As Parsons gave orders, teammates’ expressions turned serious, even the chubby one.

“Relax, but prepare for upcoming duties. I expect full team success. Besides some advanced healing items, I’ll contact local healers. A high-level healer has availability to treat amputations and curses. Hopefully unnecessary, but if needed, I’ll collaborate. That’s all, dismissed.”

After Parsons left, the room relaxed. Though they respected their leader, life without constant supervision eased pressure.

“We haven’t asked about the boss’s date yesterday.”

“Probably didn’t go well; he has no softness from romance, as hard as a sharpened blade.”

“Better stay quiet; heartbroken men are terrifying.”