196 - - Episode 194 Contracts with the Spirit of Life

After capturing the animals and returning to the fountain house, Sylphy brought the spirit of life to us. He is a beautiful man, but he looks like an ordinary uncle, which makes me feel close to him. But Sarah needs to be put to bed soon, and it's time to start talking to the object on Vita's head and shoulders.

"So, Vita, I was wondering if the things on your head and shoulders are lower class spirits and floating spirits?"

Yes, that's right. Yes, these are the lower class spirits and the floating spirits that Sylphy told us to bring. Come on, say hello.

At Vita's urging, a round object moved its body and floated in front of me. Yeah, that's it. The thing is pulling like crazy. Is this a greeting?　Is he the type of spirit that can't speak?

"He says hello."

Vita translated for me. I see. I heard that spirits can speak when they reach a higher level, so when they evolve, we will be able to hear their voices.

But I don't know what to say ...... I know it's not like a demon, because it's slime-shaped but it doesn't have a nucleus. The body itself is a beautiful translucent blue color, though it is covered with a pale golden light.

"It's nice to meet you too. I wonder if the little one is a floating spirit?

More pulls, so it looks like they are answering my question, but I don't know. So I ask the lower level spirits to swing up and down and the floating spirits to swing left and right.

Well, the one as big as a bowling ball is the lower class spirit, and the one as big as a softball ball is the floating spirit, I am sure. I can see them, but Gina and the others are doing this exchange only by their presence. I'm learning a lot.

I understand, thank you. But these girls are slimes, right?　There are demon-type spirits, too."

I heard about dragon spirits before, so I guess you could say they are demons too.

"Hmmm, I don't know what kind of spirits there are, but there are spirits that look just like demons.

There are so many different kinds that even Sylphy can't keep track of them. I wonder if I could love a goblin or a zombie spirit?　I might like to see a tiny dragon spirit because I think it's cute. I'd love to hear what kind of spirits they have, but I'll have to make a deal with Sara and let her rest as soon as possible.

Sylphie, tell me more later. First of all, let's make a contract with Sarah and the floating spirits..."

I bring Sarah and the floating spirit face to face and explain the appearance of the floating spirit to Sarah. The easiest part of my description seemed to be the word "small and beautiful slime. It seems that Sarah is not afraid of slime, so both Sarah and the floating spirit are contracted.

"Well, I'll call you Puru-chan then. Nice to meet you, Puru-chan."

...... Maybe you became a puller because I said I was a puller?　I thought about this when I saw Fuchu-chan and Mame-chan, but spirits live a long time, don't they?　A being whose lifespan we don't even know exists, living as Puru-chan for a mind-boggling amount of time?

Not now, because I'm tiny and pulpy. It's not wrong. In fact, Pulu-chan is so happy with her name that she has accepted the contract and is now sitting on top of Sara's head and pulling on it.

But what about the name "Puru-chan" when she becomes a great spirit?　...... That's it, he said it was a temporary name. If she grows up and doesn't like it, she'll change it herself or something. It's easier to feel better if you let it be that way.

"......Yeah, deal's done. I know you want to talk more, but it's late today, so you'd better get some rest tomorrow."

"Is it okay if I bring Pru with me?"

When I looked at Puru-chan, she showed no sign of moving from the top of Sara's head. I guess that means it's okay for them to be together.

"It's okay. "Good night, Sarah, sweetie."

"Good night, Master."

I looked over at Sarah and Puru, and when I put my face back in place, I saw the spirit floating in front of me.

"Well, does this mean it's my turn next?"

When I asked him, he seemed to pull slightly faster. Sylphy and Vita didn't say anything either, so I was probably not wrong.

"Okay, I'll think of a name, just give me a minute."

He probably nodded, so I seriously thought about a name. Let's see, Puni, Maru, moti......, no, my thoughts are completely pulled by Sara. I have to think differently.

When I say life, I mean life. But it's somehow confusing because of if. Hmmm......... I look at the lower class spirits floating in front of me, and somehow it looks like they are expecting something terrible from me. The pressure is great.

Is it a heel when you think of recovery?　It doesn't feel right as a name. I'll have to think about it again. It looks like a beautiful translucent blue with a faint golden glow. ......Oh, I have an idea!

"I've decided. Your name is Blue Moon. We call you Moon. It's from a very beautiful phenomenon where the moon glows blue.

I've only seen it on the Internet, but it kind of fits the image. I told him my name, and after a little more pulling, he jumped into my chest. The deal is done.

Hmmm...the ...... slime type is also very ...... chewy and plunging, and I think I'm going to get addicted to it. I'm going to devote my life to small animals and slimes if I keep on getting into this. I'll be careful.

"Moon, it's nice to meet you."

Well, I feel like he is expressing his intention by the way he shakes, but I can only vaguely understand it.

"Hmm, nice to meet you!　I'm sure that's what you're saying."

"Blue Moon, that's a pretty name."

Sylphy translated for me. Vita looks up as if remembering the blue moon, even though she is in the house.

I didn't know there was a blue moon in this world. It would be fun if we all watch the moon together, and Sylphy and Vita, please let me know when it is a blue moon."

"Oh, that's nice. It would be fun to watch the moon over a drink."

A drink with a view of the moon. Well, I'm a sucker for a bit of style, so after the kids go to bed, it won't be a problem.

When there's a blue moon.

"Hmm, that's a deal."

"Okay. But for now, I'd like to make a contract with Vita, if that's all right.

For a moment, I thought about signing a contract with the Great Spirit after the kids woke up, since it would be so spectacular, but we just caught a wild animal. It would be better to make the contract and have Vita check it out before anything else happens.

"Oh, right. That's what I was planning on doing. Let's sign the contract right away."

The conversation moves forward at a steady pace. That's good.

Thank you. Let's go outside."

"Why are we going outside?"

"Wouldn't it be a mess in the house?"

"Why?"

Me and Vita aren't on the same page. I think we need to have a little talk.

"What?　Do I have to direct or something?　I'm not good at that kind of thing. ......"

Vita scratches her head in annoyance. I had somehow assumed that a contract with a great spirit would have to be staged. Nomos was rather simple, but the others were all flashy. Dolly grew a genie tree. .......

"No, it's not mandatory, and if it doesn't ruin the room, there's nothing wrong with it here."

It's because I originally said that it's easy to make a contract with a spirit. It's more fun if it's worth seeing, but if it's not, it doesn't matter.

"Thank you. Nothing too fancy for me, so I'll just sign here."

"Yes, sir."

When I replied, Vita coughed and straightened her posture with a serious expression on her face.

Vita put her hands out in front of her like she was scooping water, and a ball of light came swooping in from outside the house. What is happening?　Beads of light, large and small, come and go. I can barely see the small ones with my eyes, and the big ones are the size of baseballs. What in the world is going on?

"Don't worry, this light is the spark of life. It is sharing the spare life force of the surrounding life forms. Look, this big one is a spirit tree.

A ball of light like a balance ball wobbles in through the wall. That's the spirit tree, it's got a lot of life in it. I admire it as I muse on the moon.

...... No, you're wrong. Is it possible for a spirit of life to suck life?　I don't think I should be holding Moon before that. He lets go of Moon and asks Vita a question.

"Well, Vita, is it okay if I share my life force with you?"

"Yes, it's a surplus, so it's fine. It will dissipate and disappear without any effect.

"...... I see. Okay, sorry for the interruption, please continue."

If it dissipates, it will be fine. The stuff that's really small looks like insects or lawn surplus. It's like the technique of a vegetable planet that needs a little help from everyone. But I guess Sylphy and Vita wouldn't understand if I made a comment. It's a little sad to think so.

The surplus life force is gathered and condensed on Vita's hand. She says she doesn't like showy things, but I think she's showy enough. I should have called Belle and Gina and the others.

"I am Vita, the Great Spirit of Life. If you wish to make a contract with me, take a ball of life and put it on your chest.

A dazzling ball of light, glowing with life force, floats above Vita's hands. I've gotten used to it by now, but the number of vessels in my body is growing rapidly. I take the ball of life in my hand and press it against my chest, and it unravels and is sucked into my heart.

"I'm done. I'll take care of you from now on.

"Yeah, nice to meet you. I'm sorry to start this off, but I caught a wild animal today and I need you to check on it for me, okay?

"Yes, Sylphy told me about you. There are other creatures in the guavard and the pond. I'll check them all out.

Can you show me the way?

It's okay, it's okay. I know where the creatures are. I'll take a look around on my own. I'll take my time. You can go back to sleep.

Vita leaves with a flutter and a wave of her hand.

"I know I'm asking a lot of you out of the blue, but are you okay?"

"I'm fine. I told him about the animals on the way back here, so he would have gone to see them without Yuta's request. He will probably visit the distillery, so Yuta should go to bed.

If he doesn't come back, I guess I'll rest first. But I guess we can't just do nothing if you're here. I'm sorry to be so simple, but I'll offer you a drink. I don't need to ask, but I'll make sure.

Sylphie. Do you like to drink, Vita?"

"I love it."

Right!

"Well, I'll put out some ale and red and white wine, so everyone can welcome Vita."

I say as I serve a keg of sake and some knobs.

"Okay. Good night, Yuta."

Sylphy leaves with a skittering gait, the sake barrel and knob floating in the wind. His expression hasn't changed, but he's in a good mood. Well, I'm going to bed.

"Moon, do you want to sleep with me tonight?"

Moon is hovering over my head. I guess that means we're sleeping together.