Chapter 107 - Before We Go

[Plant Magic | Lvl 1] [Passive]

[ + Gives access to World Memory to gain knowledge about Plant Spells I. 

+ When using Plant Spells increase the power by 10% and decrease Mana consumption by 5%.

+ Increase the power of Earth, Water, and Light Spells by 5%] 

< Mana and Agility Stat Up! MP +25 |AGI +15 >

That's right, totally right...

I didn't get Barrier Magic, instead, I got Plant Magic. With this Magic Skill, I can grow different types of trees in the blink of an eye.

It's eco-friendly magic.

But... Can I use this magic to create a defense?

Flashback when Leaf Deer made a tree wall to block my movement and my attack.

"Yup, this magic can be used to create defenses. But I have to be wary of Fire Element users."

Ruciel?

Yes, I remember that girl forced me to spit out the Magic Stone I ate. She was so panicked and started explaining that I could die from Mana's poisoning after swallowing the Magic Stone.

And yes, calming the girl down along with Kimi who was taking part to scold me was such a tough task. It took me two hours to get them to stop worrying about me and make them believe I was fine.

"The Magic Stone makes me stronger," I said.

But Kimi and Ruciel didn't want to believe it. They told me not to eat Magic Stone anymore.

"With that, I can only eat Magic Stones secretly. For now, I have no other choice. So, [Stat Open]"

『General Information』

[ Name: Eclaite | Gender: Female ]

[ Race: Three Tails Fox Beastkin ]

[ Age: 19 | Level: 6/30 ]

『Jobs』

[ E-Rank Adventurer, Courtesan ]

『Basic Statistics』

| HP: 250/251 [219] 

| MP: 317/347

| SP: 208/211

[ STR: 152 | DEX: 54 ]

[ END: 121 | Luck: 9 ]

[ AGI: 156          ]

『Skill』

[Heart of Monster] [Doppelganger]▽

[Pilot |Lvl 1] New

[Plant Magic |Lvl 1] New

Well... I'm getting stronger, that's all that matters.

After seeing the changes that had happened to me, I inspect my stuff and money. I need to prepare for my journey to Cadebre tomorrow.

Look at my money, I can say that I'm rich now.

At first, I had a savings of 229.6 large gold coins. Then, the Lord of Rishtonbell gave me another 50 large gold coins. And that's still coupled with the money I got from Vier and Cabal, which is 200 big gold coins.

Why do I get so much money from them?

First, due to their random allotment of treasures, I earned 100 large gold coins, the Great Axe of Everwinter, the Gunlance Full Plate Armor, and 6 pieces of Damascus Steel Ingots.

Second, since I didn't take the weapons and armor they gave me - which is I can't use - I got a replacement of 87 large gold coins. And with a little bonus, in the end, I got 200 coins and 6 Damascus Steel.

Now, I have 479.6 large gold coins.

Vyorn said I could buy a small Airship with 400 large gold coins but I don't know what kind of Airship he called as a small Airship.

I have to find out what he meant myself.

Damascus Steel? What am I going to do to it?

I'm going to make a spear. I know a good spear that can be made from this material. And yes, I have to collect other materials to make the spear.

So, with all of that, let's put together my plan.

First, I'll go to Cadebre to look around for an Airship.

Then, I'll visit mama Haruka's grave in Aestor city. Mama Hakura… she makes me recall Eclaite's birth mother and that forest.

Should- no… it's not should, I'll visit that forest. However, I had to find information about it first. My memory of that forest is hazy.

Now, after visiting mama Haruka's grave, I will go to the capital of Heingarz Kingdom, Astawein. 

I'm sure, in the capital, I can find more information about that forest together with Agnisdesmo and the others. They became one of the reasons why I didn't want to accept the Main Quest, The Titans.

Buy Airship and then find my friends.

Yup, that's not a bad idea.

Now that I've set my goal, let's make breakfast. 

I left my bed to walk to the kitchen.

Time passed and the five of us gathered at the table.

I'm going to Cadebre and those three guys - Ruciel, Salsa, and Vyorn - already know it. So, I asked...

"You want to come with me to go to Cadebre or stay here?"

The spoon used by the three people stopped, they exchanged glances, then made expressions of confusion.

"You don't want to take us?" Ruciel asked.

"If you come with me, you will become Airship Crew and continue to adventure with me. If you don't, you will stay and live in this house. I'm not going to instruct you guys to make money for me anymore. Instead, you will take care of this house, and once a month, I will give you money."

The three people flunked their eyes and exchanged glances, again.

"Then I'll stay," said Ruciel, who made a strong nod.

"Unfortunately, this offer does not apply to you, Ruciel. You will come with me."

"What! You said we could choose!" She smack the table and gave me a sharp look.

"That's right, I said 'you guys' but, what I mean by you guys is Vyorn and Salsa."

"Why should I come with you?" She asked with hatred.

"Because you are mine."

"F*ck!" 

"Language, Ruciel!"

I warned but she ignored me. She ate her food with annoyance.

"Your answer?" I asked Vyorn and Salsa again.

The two men exchanged glances again. A moment later, Vyorn said, "We'll take care of your house. As for working as adventurers, can we keep doing it? We also want to ask permission to get married."

My fox's ears twitched and I blinked a few times. After that, I nodded. "Naturally, you can work as an adventurer. And if you want to get married, then you can get married."

"Thank you." They said together.

After that, our day continues.

I told them - Vyorn and Salsa - to pack my and Kimi stuffs. I had Ruciel prepare herself for our departure tomorrow.

While they doing all of that, I went to the orphanage. I'll pick up or maybe adopt Alan and Chloe.

Yes, they are orphans, and no, they will not be my children. They will be my little brothers and sisters.

Knowing this, Kimi became so excited. She kept saying "hurry up! Hurry up!" We were on our way to the orphanage.

The process of adopting Chloe and Alan was quite easy and short to do. I just need their approval along with some documents from the headmaster of the orphanage. 

And that's right, after hearing my wishes and plans, Chloe and Alan agreed with my decision to adopt them.

With that, Alan and Chloe became our family.

Nothing is stronger than family!

After my business at the orphanage was over, along with the cheerful children - except for Alan who was a little moody and kept whispering, "I'll find a way out." - I bought the things they needed to live with us.

Throughout the day, we made preparations for our journey. When night fell, we sleep. And the next day, we departed.

"Write a letter to us, Ruciel," Salsa said after she hugged Ruciel.

"Of course, I will do it."

"Take good care of yourself." Vyorn gave her a worrying look.

"I'll make sure of that."

After saying the parting words, Ruciel approached me reluctantly. She even sighed and didn't look happy at all.

This girl...

"In that case, we leave. Take care of your health," I told Salsa and Vyorn.

"Of course, take good care of yourself, Mistress."

"Have a nice trip."

I nodded and we went to Skyport.

When we got there, we booked a ticket and... We're waiting. We arrived in the morning but our Airship left afternoon. It's a disaster.

With nothing to do except wait, we decided to stroll around Skyport to pass the time. Then, when noon came, we visited a restaurant to grab lunch.

"Have you heard of it?" asked a man who occupied the table behind me.

"You mean The Scourge?" Reply the other man who ate lunch with him. 

Oh, The Scourge! If anyone was talking about that disgusting black monster, it meant that the first chapter – The Begining of Chaos – in the Main Quest, The Titans had begun.

"I've heard it. One Party Adventurer from Soaring Sky Familia found them and is now fighting them," man B continued.

Soaring Sky! Vier along with Cabal and others must be on a thrilling adventure. And... Did they find the girl?

"Yes, it's so sudden, I never thought that a disaster in ancient times would appear in this day and age, especially in the city of Strinity. If all goes wrong, my business will take a strong blow."

Hmm... The name of the city that became the stage of the first chapter was different. As I recall, Strity was its name.

"Don't be pessimistic, things won't get so bad. Wasn't that Adventurer's Party dealing with the Scourge? I heard they also got a blessing from the Goddess, Gaia." Kind-hearted man B tries to comfort man A

"That's true but I'm still going to take precautions," said man A. Then, they started talking about their trading business.

I can say, The Scourge is interesting information.

Hmm... Do all merchants here have such interesting information? If so, it never hurts to eavesdrop on one or two chats.

I concentrated on my ears and I heard some people also talking about The Scourge and their business.

It's pretty disappointing when I thought there is juicy information.