182 - - 180th Episode Picture

I made a contract with Flare, a fire spirit, and Gina made a contract with Shiva, a fire spirit. Now we have to make a contract with If.

"If, you're here!

"If, it's been a long time."

As I was about to talk to If, Dine and Dolly appeared. I couldn't seem to get away from the distiller, but I wondered if they were done with their work.　Nomos is hard to judge because he rarely shows up where Sarah and the others are.

"Hey, long time no see. Sounds like you're having a good time."

"Mmm-hmm, it's a lot of fun."

"Yes, it is. Life in the forest is good, but this kind of life is also stimulating and fun.

"Are you two done distilling?"

Sylphy joined the three of them and began to talk happily. Then the conversation shifted from distillation to alcohol, and the Great Spirit became even more excited. Regardless of the content of the conversation, it was a pleasure to see Shilfi and the other four talking with each other.

Beside them, Sara and the others joined them, and Gina, the children, and the spirits were playing happily. It's a heartwarming scene here. Flare and Sheba seem to be getting along just fine. But I'm getting a little lonely. It's time for someone to take care of them.

The kids + Gina's group are having so much fun that it would be a pity to interrupt them, so I'm going to join Sylphy and the others ...... and I'd like to make a contract with If.

"Uh, I'm sorry to interrupt your fun, but I'd like to sign up with If..."

"Hmm?　Oh, yeah, that's right."

I was completely forgotten. I don't know, I need more of an aura to attract people's attention. I feel like I'm missing a trick. I have no problem with combat-related skills, but I wonder if there were any skills related to attractiveness.　I know I'm asking for something I don't have, but I'm longing for charisma.

"Do you want to sign up here?"

Let's give up what we can't have and focus on what's in front of us.

"I heard about Sylphy and the others, you want something fancy, don't you?　In any case, let's make a contract on the fire pedestal that Yuta says he made. And I'd prefer it after dark anyway."

If smiles with a cool smile. Apparently, they're going to give us a fancy contract. ......I've had a lot of fire in my life, but I'm scared of fire. No, it's just plain scary.

But at night, fire looks better in the dark. Gina and the kids will be happy if it's beautiful and flashy, and it won't be dark for a long time, so I'll wait until night.

"Then we'd better wait until night. I'll ask you when it gets dark."

"Oh, you can count on me."

I envy you your confidence. You have the mental strength not to think about the hurdles being raised. I want to learn from him.

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We had some free time before dark, so we ended up breaking into the children's group. I stroked the flares and was told not to touch them so casually, but they were smiling, so I guess there was no problem.

...... No. Is there a problem when you are stroking a little girl?　If it's not Lolita, there should be no problem with stroking ......?　I'm not sure where you draw the line.

After stroking Flair, he sets his sights on Sheba. Sheba is running around in a good mood with Gina and the other spirits. She is wuffling around in front of Gina, charging at Tamamo to play with him, and rolling around. After being captured by Tulu and smothered by him to the fullest, he competes with Uri. She is energetic and cute, but it is difficult to find the right moment to capture her.

"Gina. I've made a contract with Shiba, do you think you can get along with him?"

At first, I follow the signs of Shiba moving around and call out to Gina, who is moving her face.

"I can tell that you are full of energy and seem to be having fun. I'm sorry I can't touch you because I can't see you, but you've answered a lot of my questions, and I think we'll get along well."

Gina has a kind of peaceful expression on her face. Maybe she is feeling warm and fuzzy thinking about a cute puppy.

"I'm glad you guys are getting along. I know you can't see her, but she's a really young puppy and you should give her lots of attention."

"Hmm, a puppy. I bet he's so cute. I envy you, Master, who can see them."

Gina talks while looking at the sky as if imagining a puppy. If it is designated as a sanctuary, she should be able to see and touch it, but there are no clear conditions for it to be a sanctuary, so it is not easy to say.

I want Gina and the others to have a chance to touch the contracted spirits, and I'll do my best to cultivate the area. I'm just concerned that Nomos, who has been away from the sanctuary quite often for the past two days since I came back, has been so busy with the distillation equipment. You haven't forgotten about the sanctuary, have you?

Would you like to see ....... Should I try to get a painting done?　Sara and her friends would be happy to have a picture of Fukuchan and her friends. ...... Well, if the picture is halfway similar, it will be very uncomfortable when it becomes a sanctuary, and that is a problem.

If they don't look that much alike, would it be OK if I tell them that the atmosphere is like this?　I'll ask him to draw a picture to see if it works. If I could draw, there would be no problem, but my grades in art were not good enough.

"Gina, is there anyone in the labyrinth city who is good at drawing or portraits?

"Well, I've heard that aristocrats and rich people have their portraits painted, but I don't know about that because I don't belong to that world."

Is it for rich people only? It would have been easier if there were people who drew portraits on the street like in Japan. I wonder if they will do what I tell them to do, since they seem to have a lot of pride. Marie is rich and I should ask her if she knows any painter.

"Well, have you ever seen his paintings?"

I've seen pictures in picture books. The Culinary Guild has a book with pictures of cooking utensils and ingredients. They are not colored, but they are very precise and beautiful.

Oh, precise means realistic. It's more like an artistic painting.

A guild that needs samples would probably have someone who can draw realistic pictures. Asking the Adventurers' Guild would be a bit awkward, maybe we should ask Marie to introduce us to a painter from the Merchant's Guild.

Well, it's hard to say it's a picture of a spirit, and we need to ask him to give shape to our fantasy. ...... Asking him to draw a beautiful woman or a beautiful little girl, let alone an animal, might be a public relations problem, don't you think?　Hmmm....can you manage if I ask you to make a picture of my family and friends who have moved away from me, because I don't want to forget them?

Oh, I promised Martha that I would meet with a Betty from the commercial guild. I'd better not forget. I've got a lot of things to do and my head is about to explode.

"Okay. I don't know if this will work, but when we get to the labyrinth city, I'll get an artist to draw some pictures of the spirits. I'll tell you in words, so it may not look exactly like them, but I think you'll get the vibe."

"Master, that's great. Even if it's not perfect, the picture gives me a good idea of what it will look like."

Gina made a happy noise, and her voice attracted Belle and Sarah and the others. What?　What?　Interesting?　They were full of curiosity. When I explained about the painting, they started to get even more excited.

"Belle's picture!" "Coo-coo!" "Can we see it?" Coo-cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo make it cool!

It seems to have piqued the curiosity of the Belles. Are you going to do it someday?　Now?　They ask questions. I explain to them that I'm not the one to write them, and they understand, but their arms and legs are flailing about as if they can't wait to see them. I really need to find a painter.

"Osho-sama, can you draw Mame-chan's picture too?

Kikka seems to be interested too, grabbing my sleeve and asking me hard.

"Yes, it may take some time, but I'll have you draw a picture of all the spirits. You'll be able to recognize them all. It may take some time, but you'll be able to see what everyone looks like. ...... but I'm going to tell you what I want you to draw, so I don't think it will be exactly the same. Is that okay?"

We need to make sure we lower the bar. Kikka answered with a dazzling smile that it was fine. Sara and Marco are also happy to see Fukuchan's and Uri's drawings, and they are very excited.

I am more pressured than happy when they are so happy. I don't know if I will be able to find an artist, and I will have to ask for a lot of help from him or her, so I have a feeling that things will be tough. I should have made arrangements before talking about it, instead of just putting out my idea into words right away.

"Yutchan, did something happen?　Sounds like fun!"

The Great Spirits heard the commotion and came to join us. Oh no, if this continues, more fuel will be added, won't it?

"You know, you can draw a picture for me..." "Coo-coo-coo..." "Everyone will see it..." "Coo-coo-coo..." "Make it look cool..." "Hoo-hoo..." "Puggah..." "Wahoo..."

A consortium of lower and floating spirits charge the Great Spirits and report what they have just heard. ......Bell, the way you say that, people will misunderstand that I paint. Before I could interject, Dene spoke up.

"It's great that you got him to draw you a picture. Yuta, of course you're going to draw me a picture too, right?

I knew that's how the conversation was going to go.

"That sounds interesting, but you said yourself that Yuta has no taste for art."　

Sylphy tilts her head. Thanks for remembering. You said that when you built the fountain. Didn't Deanne get that?

"A painting. It's a strange feeling.

"This is suddenly an interesting story. I haven't signed the contract yet, but of course you're going to draw me, aren't you?"

Dolly and If seem to be on board. It hurts that Nomos, who seems to be able to make calm decisions, is not here. Should we summon him?　I'm afraid I'll be told not to call them in a troublesome situation.

"I'm not going to draw the pictures, but I'm going to ask him to introduce me to someone who can draw, and I'm going to tell him about the characteristics of everyone and ask him to draw them for me. It won't be an exact picture because it will be done by someone else.

"Yuta is not going to draw it, is he? I'm a little disappointed.

Deanne looks disappointed, but Sylphie looks like she knows what she's doing.

"I could draw Deanne, but you'd end up with a big water spirit that looks like a monster, right?"

"Ummm, I'll pass, sister."

Deane does not like the idea of being painted as a monster.

"Well, I'll give her as much detail as I can and ask her to paint it. What if I sit in on the painting so I can reflect your words?

If we were together, we could look at them and tell them about their features, which would be more accurate.

"Right. Your sister will be there. She'll have to draw it nicely. Yuta, you'll be my interpreter.

"Okay."

Sylphy, Dolly, and If will also be there, and since they are women, even spirits, they are concerned about that. But I think it's too early to think about how they will be posed.