113 5-28 (Tentative) King Jia of Weijutsu Tournament Individual Battle-Start of Action-

As I was racing through the arena with Emily, I saw something glowing yellow-green around Emily and muttered to myself.

'Yeah, yeah. I'll be back once. ...kind of. Well, I'm sure the errands themselves will be over soon. Yeah, take care of it.

The yellow-green light faded and disappeared as Emily finished her conversation.

'Hey, that was it,'

This is spirit magic. It's called 'Little Whisper of the Wind', and it uses the power of the wind spirit to send its voice to people far away.

'I see. It's handy that we don't have to use the guild card feature to talk.

Yes, and they come in handy.

Does that mean that the yellow-green light just now is a Wind Spirit?

Yeah, but wait a minute, can you see?

'Yeah, yeah. When you finished talking to yourself, you faded away, didn't you?

'Yes, but.........no, I see.... I know.........

Emily agreed on her own and began to think.

Eh, what?

What if I can't see it?

Or maybe it's not something you can usually see or something?

Do you actually have a talent for...?

I don't know how to use spirit magic, though.

'A spirit is like that, isn't it? What a beautiful light.

It was colored, but it was gentle and beautiful.

It wasn't a human shape or anything, so maybe it wasn't an entity.

'I've told you. Lately ... or rather, the number of spirits from this world has been decreasing.

Yeah, I remember you mentioning this during the Dwafur battle.

I think he said something about the lack of blessings for the 'Hammer Spirit Apostle' skill due to the dwindling number of spirits or something.

''To become a spirit magician, the prerequisite is that you have to be able to see spirits to become one.

'Really?　Then I could be one too.

That's a tough one....

Uh ... why?

In the past, spirits were ubiquitous. To those who see them, they are so common that they can't help but see low-class spirits.

Yeah, I've only seen the 'Hammering Spirit Apostle' and the spirits around Emily.

'Yes. There are no spirits in the city at the moment. I and the Hammering Spirit Apostle have made a contract with spirits, so spirits are present in the vicinity. But now, the number of spirits that we can see is far fewer than ever before. If you don't meet a genie that matches your wavelength, you won't be able to make a contract with it. Advanced spirits........I don't even know where they are now......

With that, Emily turned her palm upwards, and the five colors of light - red, yellow-green, earthy, blue, and white - were spinning playfully around Emily's hand.

I see......... I was jealous of 'Little Wind Whisperer' or something like that, because it sounds convenient........

''Wait a minute. If you're under contract, didn't you show your true power?

There are some magic that can be used by contracted spirits alone, but spirit magic can be made more effective with the help of surrounding spirits as well.

So how did that one work in the first place?

It's a matter of degree. 'The Whispering of the Little Wind' is about as good as a contract spirit can get.

It's a good idea.

I'm not sure I'm going to be able to find out what's going on in the world.

And now that there are fewer and fewer of them, they can't use big magic, and it's not very effective?

I'm not going to be able to say that I'm a good friend of the elves. That's why I'm traveling with Hayato to investigate.

Well, don't you think they'll be too embarrassed when you're here for a long visit like this?

'It's not even imminent. I mean, I've found out that the same research is being done in the country, and there's a limit to what we can do on our own. I've been told the results, but of course there are days when I just have to wait. And I also need time to gather all the information in my room.

'So, at first it was just for research purposes, but as I worked with Hayato, I started to care about him, and before I knew it, I developed a fondness for him, and that's how I got to this point.

Yes.

Ha, that's nice. Adolescence.

''It looks like the Demon King had something to do with the cause of the spirit decline, and it was a conflict of interest!

Don't be embarrassed. It's okay.

I guess it's a natural progression.

And Hayato is a nice guy.

I'm sure you'll fall in love with him.

You can't get away with it. Love and research.

Of course.

It's cute when a beautiful elf girl girl is shy.

If I may say so, I'll speak for someone else.

Hayato, explode!

As I left the arena, I asked around and entered a dimly lit alleyway with few people in it.

'You're quietly following Emily, alright, alright.

''I thought we were going back to the pavilion for a minute?

Yeah, well.

Then why are we in this back alleyway...

Well, we wouldn't want you to be seen...

What I'm about to do is just something I don't want anyone to see.

Don't do anything I wouldn't do, and I'll scream.

Uh ... maybe I'll raise it.

He grabs Emily's shoulders and makes her put her weight backwards.

Then, from the side, I have her get into a position like an air chair.

'Wha, what?　My body floats....

Spatial magic. Hold on a second, I'll lock you in place.

I activated "Invisible Jail" in order to sit and lean back in shape, but if I don't, I'm going to fall off in case I do, so I'm going to fortify the surrounding area so I don't fall off.

I have created a private room that is as invisible as it gets.

You're going to be able to find out what's going on. They'll probably get you.

Down...?　Huh!

I went up all at once so that I wouldn't be seen from below.

Well, I'm sorry, but I don't have a lot of time, so let's get you to come along.

Hey, hey. Are you going to head to the building?

'Emily has really good instincts,'

He smiles.

Because I can't help it.

I'm in a hurry.

"Don't worry, you're not going to die!

'That's not the point, caaaaaaaah!

Basically, the "Area Pointing" is used in conjunction with the "Spatial Coordinates Designation (Area Pointing)" to move in the "Prison of Invisibility".

It's easy if all you have to do is climb straight up, as you did in this case, but if you want to advance to your destination, it's a pain in the ass with all the corners and people in the street.

How many times have I wished I could move forward in the air in a traffic jam?

It's so easy to get up high and then go diagonally, like a right angle triangle!　So we chose an alleyway with few people on it and flew down it.

Oh, we've arrived!

It's too soon!

Time is of the essence when it comes to time.

And to be honest, it might not be enough, no matter how much it fits.

Now, I have to get ready for the next one.

'Huh ... that weird floating feeling is weird ...'

Well, it's a roller coaster ride.

"Huh, huh... what's that...

'Uh....'

There are different worlds.

Sometimes I speak in the common sense of the original world.

It's the evil that happens when words are conveyed in the true sense of the word.

You're.........early bird.

Freed I'd like a glass of water....

'Miss Emily?　How can I help you?

Haha..... Sorry.

You don't look so good....

Yeah, I'm sorry, seriously.

I'm really sorry.

"Sigh.........Freed, please prepare some water....... I'm going to go get the elixir....

Oh, I'll get it out. And, you know what I mean...

I know because you called me alone on that occasion...

It's a little late for that now, isn't it?

Okay. As long as you give it back to me the next time. But we've been out of things to look up for a while now...

Yeah, I'll give you another one of those f*ckin' awesome things.

And I hear that's pretty valuable too.

Dilute it in water and then pour it in a solution of some kind, and it's a drug, and I want you to check it out.

Is this drug that you're talking about safe?

I've used it before, so it's probably safe.

It was given to me by Yashis to celebrate, and if he doesn't have bad intentions, it should be safe.

Safe ... supposed to be safe, right?

Can I ask you your name?

It will be quicker to see.

I take out two bottles of that potion, already diluted, from the magical space.

Ultimate Night.... for the ultimate night...

You still don't have any details.

I'm diluting it, but it's only thin....

Yeah, please find out if it's safe because I'm scared, please!

It really existed.........

Is it that rare?

'It's not natural!　The legacy of the Exalted Emperor, a strange potion that even the dead rise up, there are only a few bottles of it in the world!　In terms of preciousness, it's far more than an elixir.......

Seriously!

Come to think of it, Yashis also said there are people who want to kill it and take it away or not........

'By the way, even this is diluted.

Oh, so that's what you mean by thin.

Emily can use appraisal too, right?

Come to think of it, she hasn't improved her cooking, but she hasn't improved her appraisal skills either.......

How high is Emily in appraisal?

'It's 3. I need a special item from 4. But, well, they're precious and I can't be bothered with 3.

Oh, yeah.

So, no problem here then?

Cooking skills.

But more importantly this do we really deserve this?

'Yeah, it was originally promised, and you're going to have to do the impossible. Take them both with you.

And we still have the undiluted solution....

Let's use it in accordance with its legal capacity.

Yes, I will. Well, I'll take it. If I ask Hayato.........maybe we can get some hands-on experience.

Hayato........hang in there!

The next day's malaise is outrageous, but the sage time in the shed lasts about half a day... but... gambler!

'Oh, yes, it was an elixir. Hang on a minute.

Yes, sir. Oh, Fried. I need to ask you some questions and a favor.

For me?

You're not afraid to show off.

Well, it's for White's sake, and that's just the way I am by nature.

Emily smiled when she heard it, then sighed lightly and headed to her room.

'So what is it you want to ask me?'

'Uh ... what do you call it, Freed, a fighter?'

I'm in charge of this house, in my own way, but...

So I guess I'm going to ask you if you have a skill set?

How ... what is your skill?

It's a bit of a physical thing.

Maybe... but... but...

I'm sure you'll be able to find it in the marketplace.

"Hey, can you use the 'Heavy Knight's Roar'?

A heavy warrior skill.... Yes, you can use it.

Oh, okay, I've got something for you...

You don't normally get to ask for this kind of thing, do you?

I mean, how could you ask your friend's butler to do this?

But I'm going to go.

"Lend me your body for me.

Oh, my God, watch out!

I turned around and saw Emily, almost dropping the elixir she was holding.

She heard me!　I mean, it's really dangerous!

He's about to drop the elixir!

Can you do that too?　I won't give you Hayato!

'Is that what you mean!　 Do you mean like a beast with the 'Heavy Knight's Roar'.......?

Wait a minute!　This air is not allowed. Just not this air!

Yeah, that was my fault.

I'm sorry, but hold on!

Sochi is like that, right?

No, no, no. I prefer soft pies to a man's hard muscles!

'Yes fast, I'll correct my mistake. Seriously, we don't have time for this...

'Oh, yes. No, he's not a man. You don't have a thing for men, do you?

Yes, I do. I love girls.

'Well I've heard you're a s*xually impressionable person, so...'

'Who said that but I guess so. But I'm normal even if I'm impressionable. I'm normal even if I'm a pervert.

I'm so relieved...

Don't worry!

So you don't want to lend me your body...?

'Uh ... you know ... if Emily could do it too ...'

What?　Me too?

Whether or not it will work because I just came up with it earlier, Emily would be even more efficient if she was there too.

Of course I don't want you to lend your body in an eloquent sense.

If I'm alone I honestly don't think I can make it in time.

Anyway, if all I ask for is a favor and it doesn't work, I'll have to think about something else.

Alright.

Do you want to go hunting for a while?

Yes? What?

Oh well.

There's an essential skill in the action we're about to take.

If we're going to do this, it's got to be completely the same as it was before, with no hindsight.

And maybe ... if I'm going to learn it, it's going to be around the next time.