26 - The Twenty-Fourth Episode of Use

Hmm. Yuta worries too much. The only thing that can hurt a spirit is a spirit. The danger to a genie's existence is that it will use too much of its power and disappear.

If Belle and Rain traveled for tens of days with heavy baggage, they would be in danger of extinction, so they denied collecting them, but there's nothing wrong with carrying seeds.

Yuta seems to judge a spirit by its appearance. It is very rare for a person to be able to see a genie, and since he was from this world, he understood the power of genies and had no problem with it.

Yuta, however, knows little about spirits and treats Belle and Rain as objects to be protected. But Yuta knows little about spirits, so he treats Belle and Rain as objects to be protected.

I explained to him that there is nothing wrong with his ability and mentality, but he was puzzled as if he was worrying about a young child.

I was surprised when Belle came to call me while I was flying in the air. I couldn't believe that there were people who could see, speak and touch spirits until I actually saw them.

Oh... Belle and Rain have started playing chase. They're going this way and that way.

Is it a problem that I said I could be back in four days?　I'm afraid that Yuta's worries will explode after four days.

Belle and Rain are flying in the sky, playing around happily. I don't want to interfere with their experience if they know I'm following them. ......

I'm a little nervous as I track Belle and Rain. Even though they're playing, they seem to know where they're going. Is this going to be okay?

I didn't care about the movements of the lower spirits until I was working with Yuta, but they are so free-spirited. I wonder if he was like that when I was a lower level spirit?　...... was a bit more intelligent.

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We arrive at the forest where we want to go.

I feel like this is the hardest time I've had in the last few hundred years. Why are those girls so restless?

When we arrived at the forest, Belle and Rain loudly called out the name of the Great Spirit of the Forest whom I had asked them to visit.

"Dori!"

"Cue."

"Tori. Are you there?

Cue?

"Tori. I'm here to play.

"Cui-cui-cui-cui."

BELLE. RAIN. You're not here to play. We're here to run an errand. Don't forget.

"Oh. Sweet kids. You came to play with us?"

"Yes. I was at Shilfu.

Cue.

"Oh, hey. I wonder if Sylphie's on a mission?"

"Hmm. No. I meant...

That's the one, the one that's all about the mess. Where do we go from here?　I'm incredibly anxious. Dory notices me looking at her.

I manage to gesture to her so she doesn't know I'm there. She nodded lightly, so I guess it's okay.

"You're on a mission. What kind of mission?"

"I'm not. He said he could eat.

"Cue."

"Do they want edible seeds?"

That's close, but no. You mean the kind that grows edible plants. Dolly looked at me with a puzzled expression on her face and I shook my head frantically.

"Really?"

Why are you using the question form? It's not. I told you what to do. Didn't you listen to me?　No. I had him recite it to me, so I'm pretty sure he was listening. Did I forget by the time I got here?

I'm curious about the difference between Belle and Tulu, even though they're both lower level spirits. Are they in different environments?　I don't want to believe it's a difference in attributes.

"Try to remember again. What did Sylphy say?"

"Doriniue."

Cue.

"Yes. And then?"

"Hmm. There's more grass to eat.

Yeah. How did you remember that? Dory looked at me, and I nodded in agreement.

"Oh, yeah. You want edible plant seeds."

"I want it!"

"Cue."

"Then let me show you around. Come this way."

"Yes! Thank you.

"Cue."

"Hmm. That's nice of you to say thank you. I was wondering what your name is.

"My name is Belle."

"Cue cue."

"Reine is called Reine."

"Yes. You must be Belle and Rain. Do you know where they grow their plants?

It's the City of the Four Seasons!

Dolly looks at me in surprise and I nod. I know you're surprised, but please don't let them find out.

"I see. Then let's choose seeds of heat-tolerant plants."

"Yes, sir."

"Cue."

Belle and Rain are given some seeds wrapped in leaves to hold while Dolly gives them some advice. Now they've overcome the biggest challenge of all.

"Can you hold it?　The land of the dead is far away. Will we make it back?"

I'll be fine.

Cue.

"Yes. Be careful.

See you later.

"Cuey."

Belle and Lane wave as they fly away. They're flying slowly, so we'll catch up with them soon enough. I'll talk to Dory and then we'll go after them.

"I'm sorry, Dory. I'm sorry I bothered you."

"Hmm. It's okay. They were such sweet, healthy children. So what's the story behind all this?　You said it was the land of the dead, are you okay with that?"

As usual. You talk so seriously. You've been speaking in a broken voice to Belle and the others, but Dolly is a rare spirit with a basic respectful tone. It would be nice if you could talk to me a little more comfortably, but I guess that's just my personality.

"Yes, I need to talk to Dolly about that. I'm actually working with some otherworldly beings in the land of the dead right now."

"Oh, my. It's rare to find an otherworldly person. But why would you go to the Land of the Dead?　There's nothing there, is there?"

"That's the difference. It's not like I've been to the land of the dead, it's like I've been transported to the land of the dead. It's like I've been transported to the land of the dead. Bell found this otherworldly person and he brought it to my attention.

"I didn't know that. It must be hard to move to a place like that. But I'm glad you have an affinity with spirits. It seems that Belle and Rain have made a contract with them.

"These otherworldly people are more than just highly compatible. They can see us, talk to us, touch us. And because of their special powers, they are currently exploring the land of the dead. I've come to get the seeds of that plant so I can grow them."

"I've never heard of ...... touching a spirit, is it true?　And pioneering?　That place?　Sylphy. Are you carrying me?"

"I know exactly how you feel, but it's all true."

It's hard for me because I say it myself and I feel like I'm lying.

"How is that possible?　I can't believe it, even when Sylphy says it."

"Well, if I were in your shoes, I would have the same reaction. But it's true. I can only give you a simple advice because you can't make a contract with me at the moment because of your magical power, but I can tell you that you are from another world. His name is Yuta, and he is doing his best to explore."

"Are you, a Great Spirit, going to make a contract with a human, even though you are from another world?"

"Yes. It looks like I'm not the only one who's going to sign up.

"Is Dine with you?"

"Yes. I don't know if I'll sign the contract, but Nomos is there too."

"What in the world is going on with three great spirits ......?"

"Well, to put it simply, first Yuta worked hard to dig a well in the land of the dead, and then I called Dine.

"First of all, I find it hard to believe that a well can be dug in the land of the dead?"

"I told you I have special powers. It's a specialized power for pioneering. Well, it's also specialized in physical attacks."

That's a lot of offense. It may not be as good as some of the best magic and techniques in the world, but considering its sharpness and destructive power, I think we're pretty close except for the ranged attacks. He doesn't seem to know what he's doing.

"I see."

"Yes. So after that, I used the water that came out to make a field. I did a lot of work and managed to get the farm to work, and Nomos gave me a pass, just in time.

"A field in the land of the dead...... and a field that Nomos would approve of, albeit just barely...... a dream?"

"It's not a dream. Yuta's contractors, Belle and Rain, came to get seeds for the plants to grow in the field. I followed them because Yuta was too worried about me.

"Hmm. Do humans worry about spirits?

"Yes. He's overprotective of Belle and Rain. So, when the plant seeds Dolly gave me sprout, I'll call them and you can come too.　I hope you will also bring a lower level spirit who can sign a contract with Yuta immediately."

"......It's very hard to believe, but I guess it's true when Sylphy says it so confidently. You are welcome to go, but we will decide whether you will stay or not after we see the area, okay?"

"That's not a problem. Nomos said it wasn't ready the first time and left. The second time I managed to get in. But well, you're bringing back the forest to the land of the dead. Don't you think it's kind of funny?"

"That's very nice. I'll be waiting in anticipation for the next time Sylphy comes calling."

"I will come for them when they sprout, but what's the earliest you can get them to sprout from the seeds Dolly gave you?"

"Relatively fast are the leafy greens, and if the soil is in good condition, you're taking seeds that will germinate in three days."

"Yes. It's a dead land, so it won't be that fast, but as long as you don't make a mistake, you'll be coming for them somewhat quickly."

"Hmm. I understand. I'll get ready.

"Yes. Yes. I'm gonna go after those girls now. I'll see you later.

See you later. I'll be waiting for you.

Thank God you convinced me pretty quickly, unlike Nomos. Now, we need to find those kids. They would be easier to find if they were flying the shortest route, but in their case ...... I don't think we can count on that.

After all, we had a hard time finding them. I was so excited when I found them, and I was so relieved when I found their base. I don't want to be their chaperone anymore for the time being.