102 Episode 102 "I worked hard for the first time in a long time, so I decided to carry out a" healing event ".".txt

It's a legend I learned from my grandfather.

After dinner.

As we sat around the fire, Aine began to speak.

Once upon a time, there was a saint, Delilira, who was venerated by the people of this land. ......

Originally, Delilira was a wizard who belonged to a powerful party of wizards, known as the reincarnation of the brave.

They went around the world, saving people who were being frightened by demons and creating a number of powerful items.

At the time, it was some time after the death of the celestial dragon Blanchalka.

So her party was like a savior for those who had lost the blessings of the celestial dragon, and her party was like a savior for those who had lost the blessings of the celestial dragon.

Delilira and her party had defeated the undead master, Rich, and dusted off the Demon Dragon, the dragon that had fallen to the demon, and it looked like peace had been restored to the world of people and demi-humans.

But her last quest was foiled because of a fight between her friends.

The party was destroyed and everyone was ...... dusted off.

When she was left alone, she quit her job as a wizard, believing that attacking magic was not enough to save people.

After training, she increased her divine power and became a priestess.

Delilira built a temple where no one knew her and began to live in it.

But she didn't stop saving the suffering people.

Sometimes - and sometimes it was once every few years, sometimes every week.

Delilira continued to come down to town and save those who were injured or suffering from illness.

Thus, she became a benevolent saint and gained people's faith in her.

But even though she was a merciful saint, she hated Demi-humans. It's like she was having relationship problems at a party. She didn't want to help people for free, but she was very strict with the demi-humans.

Time goes by and before you know it, she disappears from the crowd.

It is said that she returned to the temple, or that she ascended to heaven as a god.

We still don't know the location of the temple at Delilira.

However, there is no doubt that he lived in a place filled with magic.

They may have used the magic of the land to hide the temple ......, a legend that still survives today...

-that's the legend of "Saint Delilira". Sorry.

By the time Aine finished speaking, everyone was asleep.

There are three of us awake: me, Aine, and Cecil.

We're camped out in an abandoned village.

Garfe the Flying Dragon left before nightfall.

As a reward for helping us map the area, I gave him a shelled Rock Lizard meat.

I told him it might not taste good because I drained the water out of it with 'increased sewage' ...... but he said the flying dragon doesn't care about the taste. Garfe grabbed all four of them together with his big claws and flew towards the mountain.

What we were left with were four rock-like shells.

These were enough to prove that we had accomplished our quest.

'So Aine. What other legends are there in this region?

''There are legends of the 'Bandits of Violent Food' and the 'Blue Demon Dragon Congregation', but I don't think ...... magic power has anything to do with it.''

Looking at me and Cecil, Aine said.

'The first thing that came to mind when Aine heard Rafilia-san's story was "Saint Delilira". She lived in a place filled with magic, according to my grandfather.

You mean that place might be the point of what Raphilia calls the 'missing magic circle'?

According to Rafilia's story, the towns in this region and the land filled with magic power are arranged in a special way, like a constellation.

It's a magic circle that increases magic power - and yet the most important point is missing.

But ...... if the most important point is missing, then it's probably not a magic circle or anything else ...... I think, but it still bothers me.

Raphilia is usually a middle-aged ho-hum poet, but she's sharp sometimes.

And in her, the knowledge of the ancient elves has just been revived.

So maybe that's why she went straight to the essence without any preconceptions.

''If the layout of the town wasn't a coincidence, that means someone tried to recreate Ancient Elf-san's magic circle, right?　It was completed a long time ago and is now lost: ......

Cecil is staring at the flames while holding his knees next to me.

Perhaps because it involves the demon race, she has an uneasy look on her face.

A small body sways from side to side and, with a thud, leans against my leg.

Maybe they want us, the survivors of the 'old blood' to find them.

I mean, who else would know about this stuff? ......

I looked to the side of the fire.

Rafilia and Iris were asleep, cuddled together.

Iris was wrapped in a blanket, snuggled up with Rafilia. Rafilia's hands and feet are thrown out and she's in a fitful sleep.

Rita has her back to the fire in a bestial style.

Sometimes her tail bounces around. It's like she's dreaming.

"If this really is a magic circle, what's missing?

I don't know.

I don't know.

...... I'm wondering if there are any magic items or treasures that might sell for a very high price there or something.

I hope it's something that doesn't affect the ...... world.

I like that ...... is safe and doesn't look too rare.

Cecil is the last of the demon race.

The ancient elves are also extinct, and the only thing left is a replica of Raphilia.

It's possible that something remains untouched.

Cecil. Just to make sure.

Yes. Mr. Nagi.

''According to the magicians of the demon race and the ancient elves, the 'Valley of the Mist' and the 'Land of the Magic Seal' are the points for increasing magic power, right?''

''There's no doubt about it. And if the map really represents a magic circle, then besides the 'Valley of the Mist' and the 'Land of the Heavenly Dragon Seal', it would be strange if there wasn't another magic power increase point.

That would be the 'missing part of the magic circle'.

Actually, I don't know if there's anything there.

It could be nothing.

Or it could be something legendary.

It's just that when you go there, you don't really have anything to lose.

It's on the edge of the Mishlila sanctuary, so you can go for a walk.

Yes. I want to walk around with Nagi-sama!

Cecil raised his hand vigorously.

Aine put her fingers to her cheeks, pondering something.

''If there's anything to do with the saintly lady, you should go ...... cleanse your body before you go.

Is that because you are a ...... purifying saint?

'Yes. Our Lady was a person who was very particular about cleanliness. Before she used her healing powers, she made her patients bathe in a river or a spring. If they refused to do so, she wouldn't treat them.

Aine is talking with her eyes narrowed.

She reminds me of her brother Nias and her grandfather, and she seems really happy to talk about the legend.

We were silent for a while, staring at the fire.

We fetch water from a jowl with the Raphilia seal (it says 'Raphilia's' in ink on the side) and drink it in a cup. The horses have been removed from their carriage gear and tied to the pillars of the abandoned village, both of them seemingly asleep.

The quest was just completed, so I and everyone else are in a daze.

I put all the shells of the Rock Lizard in leather bags.

It's an effect of Aine's "Soul Engagement" skill "Sister's Treasure Chest".

That skill creates the space of a large bookcase (the kind you'd find in a library) inside the designated bag or box. The Rock Lizard's carapace just barely fit when stacked on top of each other, and the fourth one I used "Delayed Combat (Delayed Arts)" to split it in half and force it in.

Three and a half of the cards are to be sold via the merchant Dolgor-san.

I'm going to use the other half for my own personal use.

And I don't have any plans for after the quest is over.

Even if there's nothing in the 'missing part of the magic circle', I'll at least be able to do some sightseeing.

Yeah. I'm wondering what's in there, too.

So, when we get back to the villa, we'll start searching?

No, no,

I waved my hand.

'Why do I have to put in another quest right away when I just finished one? Everyone else is supposed to be on vacation, right?

Everyone says ......, where's Nagi?

I had to trace a map.

For now, this is my top priority.

Before the "Consciousness Sharing and Reforming" log disappears, we need to make a paper copy of the map we drew on the ground.

I can't let the information that Garfe the Flying Dragon gave me go to waste.

I've asked Dolgor-san to prepare a 'healing event' for us to take a good rest. I'll join you when I'm done with my work, so everyone should go to ...... first, huh?

Nagi-sama, Nah-kun.

The next thing I knew, Cecil and Aine were staring at me.

'Do you think we can take a good night's rest while Nagi-sama is at work?

Cecil's cheeks puff out and he moves his face closer to mine.

'You don't know enough about being a master to give your slave a break and yourself a job.

Aine crosses her arms in front of her chest and shakes her head as if she's gasping for air.

'Your job is ...... mapping is just a hobby.'

I like that kind of detail work, and I enjoy it.

'Then I enjoy helping Nagi-sama.

...... Cecil, haven't you been getting more logical lately?

You mean you're starting to look like Nagi?

Cecil puffed out his chest happily.

'That's a good thing. Slaves are like their masters. ...... ehehe.

...... Is it my influence?

Well then, I can't help it.

Aine is ......

What kind of a sister doesn't want to help her little brother?

He broke the argument in two seconds. Quickly.

'All right. So, when we get back to the villa, we'll all work on the map. Then the healing event. Then we'll cleanse ourselves and then we'll say we're going to explore the 'magic circle point' that Rafilia told us about.

Okay.

It's a nice break from traveling.

If we can find something, that's all that matters. If not, at least it'll be a trip down memory lane.

The quest is over. It's all part of the company trip.

Let's take it easy.

The next day at dawn. We returned to the resort by carriage.

It takes four of us to build a wall, and while we were there, Aine pulled out a shell of the Rock Lizard from a leather bag.

I spoke to the butler and asked him to call for Mr. Dolgor while distracting everyone else.

Then I delivered the "Rock Lizard" safely, and the report of the defeat was complete.

The reward was 3,200 arsha for the quest achievement and the cost of the materials.

I was able to get a clean shell, so I sold it for a surprisingly high price.

I could have splurged a bit more, but I decided to call that amount the fee for the 'Healing Event' that I asked Dolgor-san to arrange for.

'Well then, I'll make an appointment for the evening after tomorrow. My daughter will show you around on the day.

Finally, after confirming my reservation for the 'healing event' with Dolgor, I returned to the villa.

End of the quest.

I'm tired of camping, so I'm off for the day.

And the next day.

The next day, we decide to do some map tracing.

"I'm going to make two different maps this time.

I said to everyone gathered in the living room.

I've got one for us to write down in detail.

I'll use the "Consciousness Sharing and Reforming" log to make this one by myself, and I'll take my time making it.

The other is a map for commercialization.

I'd like to ask everyone to draw a map of the area around the port city of Irgapha. I'll give you an image of the map later, so could you make one based on that?

The map I make is the original from which everything is derived. In other words, the originals.

The map that everyone makes is the one that depicts the area around the port city of Irgafa. This will be used as a 'prototype' by a merchant who does business with Iris.

And if it sells well, I'm going to make a map of a much larger area.

"I'm not going to give away all the information from the start," he said.

'Information in small doses, if you cut all our cards, you lose your bargaining power.' ...... It's a proverb from the port city of Irgafa.

Iris is clenching her fists next to me.

'Let's handle the information carefully. If you let it all out, it's all over.

'Right. That's why I'll have Iris and the others make a map of the area around the port city of Ilgafa. I think it would be a good idea to test it out and have a trustworthy merchant use it, and if it's well received, we can 'sell' the entire map, including the 'Recreation Area' and 'Magical Experimental City'.

'I think it's an interesting way to do it. Big brother.

Iris pinched the hem of her skirt and bowed.

If you leave it to Iris, the map will become the exclusive property of the House of Lords of Ilgafa. If you sell it with the coat of arms of the House of Lords, you will be able to distinguish the real thing from the reproduction.

''Because if we sell the reproductions without permission, we will be making an enemy of the Irgafa Lordship House?

'Exactly. Of course, as a house of lords, we have to make sure the map is correct before we sell it.

'Either way, you're going to be in the hands of my lord.

Our home is in the port city of Ilgafa.

I like my relationship with my landlord to be as close as possible.

That's why...

In the end, we get the rights to the map. We'll give the House of Lords the right to reproduce and sell the map. The split is about 4:6.

'Fifty-fifty would be fine, I think. Brother.

''If the sales are good, I'm going to raise my share. But first we need to show the merits and get the lord to the negotiating table.

So when you have a prototype, I'd like you to send a letter from Iris to the lord.

I understand.

Okay, I'll send Iris the map data in my head. Come on.

I pulled Iris's hand away and went out into the hallway.

'What can I do, sir?'

Using 'Shared Consciousness (Mind Linkage), Revised' for Iris.

I made her stand against the wall and said

'──── Hiya, yes!

Iris's face turned bright red.

'My purpose is twofold. I want Iris to learn how to use this skill. The other is to send Iris an image of the map I drew and have her trace it as well. It was me, Rita, and Iris who actually drew that map. I'm sure Iris would remember every detail, but I doubt it.

"......hya, yes, ......Oniihya, ......I remember you.

Iris looked up at me, nodding her head with a giggle.

Iris can project the data from the map I sent you onto your desk in Illusionary Space, and then everyone can trace it on a piece of paper. Then all we need to do is trace it on a piece of paper. Understand?

Okay, I understand.

Iris leaned against the hallway wall and closed her eyes.

'I'm embarrassed to say ...... in the daytime, but please ...... my brother's magic ...... please...' ............... No. ...... Want ...... ...... hmmm.

I touched Iris's lips and sent the magic power into her.

When I activated the "Consciousness Sharing Kai", Iris cleared her throat. Her slender fingers traced the magical power that flowed into her throat and then into her chest. They moved from her chest to her stomach. When she pursed her lips, Iris let out a hot breath, saying ──hafu .......

...... I'm so grateful for the reward.

'Not yet. We're all supposed to go to a 'healing event' when we're done here.

'Yes!　That's the resort's specialty!

Yeah. You know, the kind where you sweat it out over the ocean.

"...... Is your brother really a slave, 'Fukuri Kosei'? You're obsessed with the.

It's just that I like to take a bath.

'Huh. Let's keep it that way.

Iris patted her scaled choker and smiled shyly.

''Well then, Iris, let's get to work with you all. Please don't take it too hard, brother.

Iris flips her skirt over and spins around.

She picks up the hem of it and bows her head deeply to me again.

'Don't push yourself. That's what Iris has learned from her master, isn't it?　Your job is to be cheerful and fun ...... and get along with everyone you love, right?

I went back to my room and decided to start my work.

In the living room, with Iris as the leader, Cecil, Rita and Raphilia should be starting to work as well. I've asked Aine to prepare tea and snacks so that everyone can take a reasonable break and relax and work.

The first thing I'm going to do is to spread out the large piece of paper I bought earlier on the desk.

And then I call up the "consciousness sharing/conversion" window. The image of the map is displayed. The transmission log is at the top. The one I sent to Iris earlier was still there.

I display it, move the window with my finger, and lay it on top of the paper I spread out on my desk.

The map you drew on the ground is - yes, I can read it. Yeah, it's legible. Maybe it's because I drew it with my own hands.

All that's left is to trace the image that was piled on top of the paper.

But I'm not used to using a quill pen, so you have to be slow and careful.

This will be the original for all the maps, so don't make a mistake.

............ phew.

Taking a deep breath, I began to draw a map...

...... naa kun ...... lunch is ready. ......

Aine's voice came from behind the door.

Huh?　Is it noon already?

...... My sense of time was blown away.

'Thanks, Aine. Leave it there, I'll eat it when I'm done with one paragraph.

So I made you a sandwich you can eat with one hand and a cup of tea that tastes good when you wake up.

That's Aine.

You're my sister.

Aine's voice from behind the door sounds delightful.

I like ......, this kind of thing.

Even in the original world, I was mapping out game making and stuff, but it's not quite the same as that.

It's still different than when I was working a black job.

I don't know. It's very relaxing.

I didn't even know if there was any money to be made out of it.

It's a strange thing, I felt like I was doing my job.

Thank you, Aine. I'll eat.

You shouldn't push yourself.

He knocked on the door and said to Aine.

Nee-kun's stiff shoulders are easy to get rid of, right?

I will. Aine will see to it that you guys take it easy.

I know.

Aine nodded at the door.

I'll do what I say. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. If you fall down, Aine will do a ...... amazing job.

It's okay. Sis.

I replied, and Aine's footsteps left.

What's the great thing about it?

.............................. ...... Good. Let's try to do some more.

I just drank the tea that Aine brought me and resumed my work.

When I had almost finished drawing the terrain, I had lunch.

I got used to using the quill pen.

The fact that I can't undo it like I can on my computer is a bother, though.

Let's focus.

It's another way to 'live without working'.

Mapping. I hope it goes well: ────.

And so time flies by - when it's dark outside the window, I finish tracing the map.

"Hmm ────!

My body is getting brisk and hard.

The resulting map was based on the testimony from "Consciousness Sharing, Revised" and the flying dragon Garfe from memory, so to speak, version 1.1.

It's much more rough than the map I made for the game in the original world. To put it another way, the original world's image is 4K with 30 million colors, and this map is a line drawing with two shades of black and white.

Still, I think it's better than the map of this world. I tried to make it as accurate as possible, both in direction and scale. It tells you where you are now. The quests should be fairly easy to complete.

...... I want to give it to all the adventurers who have been put on hold at the inn.

It doesn't help that it's not as good as the original world map. There's a limit to what you can do with a handwritten map. If you scan it on your computer and fix it, you can adjust it pixel by pixel at ............ No, you'll never finish doing that.

Finally, I rechecked the missing parts of the Ancient Elf Magic Circle that Rafilia told me about.

The location is just outside of the grounds of the recreational area, Michelia. It's around a small rocky mountain.

We'll take a day off tomorrow and do a 'healing event' in the evening.

After that we'll go to the 'magician's chink in the armor'.

I put down my pen and left the room.

Come to think of it, it's awfully quiet.

I was so focused on it that I didn't notice the noise at all. ......

Shhhhhh.

When I was thinking about this - a new message appeared in the "Consciousness Sharing and Reform" window.

'Sender: Iris.

Recipient: Oniicha

Main Content：The Iris' group has finished. I'll do my best, everyone. ......

When I walked into the living room.

On the desk was the finished 'Map of the Port City of Ilgafa and its surroundings'.

Around her, Cecil, Rita, Iris and Rafilia were laying down.

Aine is giving them all a blanket with the face of a kind mother - or rather, a big sister.

'...... good night,'

Hey, Nay-kun.

With that, Aine shushed, and put a finger to her lips.

'When you all wake up, praise them, okay?

At Aine's words, I nodded haltingly.

The map was abridged compared to my original, but it was good work.

It accurately describes the villages, forests, and rocky mountains that were not on the map I had left at the villa.

The range is from the port town of Irgafa to the winged town of Sharka and the fork in the road.

It's good enough for a prototype.

I hope the lords of ...... find this map worthwhile.

He's all right.

I'm not so sure.

Even Aine had never seen a map as clear as this one.

If this doesn't work, I'll show Iris' dad the original replica (the map with "Valley of the Mist" and "Land of the Heavenly Dragon Seal" removed) and negotiate with him.

I'll connect it to the reward as much as possible, so that I can work less hours.

Well, that's a long way off, and I don't know if my move will work 100% of the time, so...

Let's prepare the rewards for everyone's work today, master.

So we'll start the 'Healing Event'.

The next evening.

We had come to the sanatorium in the recreational area that merchant Dolgor-san had reserved for us.

It's a facility that has been around in this town for a long time, a facility for healing the body. He said that as long as you pay the fee, commoners, nobles, slaves and demi-humans can use it.

According to Dolgor, this place is famous for its steam baths.

They place burnt stones in the room and pour water over them to create steam and turn the room into a sauna. When you've worked up a good sweat, you hit your body with a branch of a herb that is said to have a cleansing effect. When the heat becomes unbearable, they leave the room and flush the body with water. Repeating this process is said to release the tension in the body and make the skin smooth. It's like a sauna with herbal massage in the original world.

When I heard about this before, I thought I'd like to try it too. I can't wait to try it. A traditional sauna.

"It would be an honor to show you and your bodyguards around, Mr. Iris.

It was Mr. Dolgor's daughter who showed us around.

Her name is Horia. She's a little older than Aine and has a demure appearance.

''Guards──At the request of Souma-sama, we have reserved the best room for you. I'm sure Iris-sama and everyone else will feel at home together.

...... together?

Hearing Horia-san's words, Rita murmured to herself.

Everyone else's faces flushed when they heard that.

All of them are looking at me in unison.

I'm treated as Iris's bodyguard here. It's funny that you look at me. It's just that you look so strange," she said.

Especially Iris, stop pointing your fingers in your face.

You're a wonderful bodyguard, Souma-sama, for being able to use the rewards of your quest for your employer and fellow guards. Lady Iris.

Yes, of course.

Oh, I bit.

'...... Of course you do. Onii-chan - no, Souma-Nagi-san is the person this Iris-Hafemea trusts most in the world.

Well, Master Iris is a lovely girl. She's like a maiden in love.

Ms. Horia popped her hands and seemed to laugh.

'You're only twelve years old. I can see why you have a crush on a grown man.'

............ Iris wants to be a grown-up soon. ......

Iris mumbled and turned right around.

Horia-san went straight to the facility's reception desk.

When she called out to the man behind the counter - her face changed.

''There's no room!　Oh, no!　I thought you booked it in my father's name and paid for it!

We have been booked for a party of a high ranking party with the Viscountess, who is assisting the Prince ....... Please understand.

The man at the reception desk indicated the entrance with his chin.

When we looked at him, we saw that - there was a girl wearing a gorgeous dress embroidered with gold thread, and five men and women standing around it.

A girl wearing a gorgeous dress embroidered with gold thread, and five men and women standing around it.

The girl in the dress looked at us.

She sniffed at us and said a few words.

"All adventurers are ordered to stay at the inn. How dare you defy it.

It was a high-pitched voice.