253 - - Episode 251 Paradise

The banquet is over and Sylphy and the others are back, so we start discussing the sanctuary ......, but we get a little off-topic about how to drink alcohol, so we have to re-start the discussion about the sanctuary.

"Hey, Yuta. Was your sister cute when she was drunk?"

Deane asks with a mock tilt of her head. I'd like to pretend this never happened, but I don't think I can .......

(I think drunken Deanne was cute, too.)

"Eh?　What?　Sis, I didn't hear you!"

d*mn, the scary thing about Dine is that this is not intentional but natural. I whisper to her again with Sylphy in mind. Phew, it's hard to be a popular guy. ...... I'm getting tired of this, so let's move on to the sanctuary.

"So, tell me how being a sanctuary actually affects you."

"Ha-ha-ha, I guess I should explain."

"Oh, yes, please."

Vita, sensing the mood, took the role of explaining the situation. Vita is indeed very reliable.

Vita's explanation was generally like this. She said that she would explain later when something happens, since there is not enough time to explain in detail.

(1) Materialization of spirits

Now that the sanctuary has become a sanctuary, spirits can materialize freely as long as they are within the boundaries of the ward. When they materialize, their connection to this world deepens, they become more like ordinary living creatures, and the restrictions that prevent them from wielding their powers freely are relaxed to some extent.

(2) The boundary of the sanctuary

The sanctuary's boundaries are maintained by a ball of power in the center of the fountain. At present, only I or the spirit kings are allowed to enter the sanctuary, and even the spirits are not allowed to enter otherwise.

(iii) Range of the boundary

If I ask the spirit kings, I can extend the range of the wards to some extent, but it is limited to the areas I have pioneered, apparently.

(iv) Creatures in the sanctuary

The clean, magical air makes the animals within the boundary less cautious. It also has a positive effect on plant growth, and plants that bear fruit are of better quality.

(v) Prohibition of contract requests from spirits to me and my disciples.

Now that this place has become a sanctuary, it is forbidden for the spirits to approach me. It was originally controlled by Sylphy and the others, but now it has been made official.

This is roughly how it works. The sanctuary is said to be filled with clean magic, but I don't know much about it.

"If spirits are close to normal living creatures, does that mean that if they get hurt or let strange people into the sanctuary, they will be kidnapped or hurt?"

Spirits are so cute, they could be kidnapped.

"That's a possibility. If they fall down or bump into each other, they can get hurt, but if they become dangerous, they can be disembodied as soon as possible, so they will be fine. And even if you get hurt, you will be healed as soon as you dissolve into the materialized state. Also, there is no need to worry about kidnapping, since the spirit that leaves the sanctuary is forced to disembodiment. However, in case of instant death, the spirit will also disappear, so it is definitely better not to let people in carelessly.

......Although the cure will come once the materialization is broken, I'm getting a little worried about Bell and the others who are out to play. I hope they don't get too excited and do something reckless. Also, instant death is too scary. I don't plan to bring people with me for now, but if I do, I'll have to seriously consider it. We have to consider the possibility of building a place like Dejima.

Got it. We don't plan to bring people in, but we'll be careful. So, why is it that spirits are not allowed to enter the sanctuary without permission, let alone people?　Are there any dangerous spirits?"

"Haha, in a way it's not wrong that there are dangerous spirits, but if we carelessly let them come and go as they please, all hell will break loose. Most of the spirits are very curious and are always up for a good time. Other sanctuaries are meant to protect important places, so we need to be careful in the sanctuary ......, but here we can move freely in a sense. What do you think would happen if you let the spirits loose in a place like that?"

"Oh, I understand very well.

I can see a future in which the spirits will come in so fast that we will have a flat tire. I hear that materialization means that we can feel things that we normally can't feel, and it must be fun. Sylphy and the others were drunk.

"Then it's for the same reason that you forbid me and my students from approaching from the spirit side, isn't it?"

"Yes, that's right. If I make a contract with Yuta and your disciples, I can play in the sanctuary.

A very convincing answer.

"Why is there a restriction on expanding the sanctuary?　As for the spirits, aren't they happy to see the land of the dead being restored?"

"It's a good thing, no doubt. But that doesn't mean that spirits can casually resurrect nature. There are limits to their power, and people need to understand the importance of what they have lost and how hard it will be to get it back. That's why there is a limit to the area that Yuta pioneered."

I see, if nature is easily restored, humans can easily destroy it again. I understand your feeling, but it has been quite a long time since the land of the dead was created. I am not sure if it is great that humans are still fighting wars in various parts of the world or if it is great that the spirits are still waiting for the return of nature.

"Understood. Then, when this place starts to feel too small, there is no problem with the idea of expanding the place by cultivating it, is there?"

"Yes, that's a good idea.

It seems to me that I should just settle in at my own pace. Maybe they are hoping that this base will spread slowly and help fill the land of the dead with nature. Maybe it's a long, long time in the future. It's a long time coming.

I understand. Finally, what are the effects on plants and animals?"

"There will be no negative effects. But, yes, I would say that there is a sense of security, as if you were in your own home, that pervades the entire sanctuary.　It's relaxing anyway, so as long as you don't starve, the animals are calmer and the plants are more fruitful."

I see. If they're less cautious, it means I'll be more accepted by them. So I can feed them and they won't run away as fast as they can the moment I show up. That's great.

"I think I've got the general idea. If I have any more questions, I'll ask, okay?"

"Yes, feel free to ask.

"Well, I guess we're done here. Yuta, now we need to talk. Will you give us the authority to invite the spirits into this sanctuary?

Nomos approached me just as we were finishing our conversation. I wondered why he was waiting so quietly, but it seemed that his purpose was after explaining about the sanctuary.

"I don't care, I can't select the spirits," he said. You're going to call the spirits that have something to do with the brewing, right?"

I can't imagine anything else.

"Yes, that's right. We are free to use the five outer perimeters that Yuta newly built for us, aren't we?

Yes, that's what we've been trying to do. I don't want you to do anything too crazy, but you're free to do what you want.

I won't do anything reckless. All we're doing is building a brewery and a storehouse. We'll move the distillery outside.

"Well, talk to Sylphy and the others and make it work."

Sylphy, Dolly, and Vita will be able to act as stoppers if we consult with them. The three of them are in danger of going out of control when it comes to alcohol, but that's a lot better than leaving it to Dine, Nomos, and Ifu.

"Mm. Leave it to them."

"But I'm sure there are other spirits who would like to play in the sanctuary. But I know there are other spirits who want to play in the sanctuary.

"...... might not be okay."

Right. According to Vita, there was an agreement to restrain any spirit who wants to make a contract with me and play in the sanctuary. I'm sure there are many spirits who would like to come here.

I don't know much about their lives, but please don't do anything that could get them in trouble.

"Well, there will be many who will be happy if we can make sake, but there will certainly be some spirits who will make a fuss if we monopolize the place with just that. Should we notify them until the sake is ready?

"Yes, that's right. It would be safer to give some advance notice. I'm sure the children of floating spirits and lower level spirits will want to play in the park Yuta made. It is better to set the rules before making a move. A sanctuary that develops instead of protects will strike the curiosity of the spirits.

Oh, Sylphy's coming into the conversation. Her masked expression has disappeared. Let's just quietly continue the conversation and pretend that Sylphy never got mad at me.

"Yes. Yes, she will certainly want to play. It would be safer to decide on the number of people and the time frame. I'd like to start brewing right away, but it's not going to be easy.

"There are still some things that need to be decided before we can start making rules..."

With a bang and a bang, Dineh came in to the conversation. She's very good at it. Her eyes are telling me to ask her what she's going to decide, so I do.

"Well, what are you going to decide?"

"The name of this sanctuary. Now that it's a sanctuary, we need a name for the place or people will have a problem.

"They call it the Fountain House, shouldn't it be the sanctuary of the Fountain House?"

"The Fountain House is a house. It doesn't deserve a sanctuary!"

"Certainly there are many spirits who focus on the sanctuary. The sanctuary at the Fountain House seems a bit shabby. Yuta, think of a suitable name for the sanctuary.

"Oh, I'm going to think of something?"

"Of course. Even if it becomes a sanctuary, Yuta is the master of this place.

I know what you mean, but it's hard to choose a name. But it seems that all the other great spirits except Sylphy and Dine are in favor of coming up with a name.

"...... I understand. I'll try to think of a good name."

"Good luck. Good luck. We'll think about the rules for the sanctuary.

You're not helping. It's hard enough to come up with a name for a person, how can you come up with a name for a place?

......In Japan, they name places after the characteristics of the place. ......dead land, arid, undead, strong sunlight, I can only think of some stupid words.

What else is unique about this place?　There are balls filled with the power of the spirit kings in other sanctuaries as well. ...... I think the only thing I can think of is the spirit tree and the fountain.

"Hey, I think the spirit tree and the fountain will be the highlight of this place...do other sanctuaries have spirit trees and fountains?"

I ask Sylphy, who is discussing the rules.

"There are both. Especially the spirit trees, which have been protected since time immemorial.

"I see."

If Sylphy is so great, I guess the spirit trees in this place with a short history can't compete with him. Well, it's difficult. In such a case, we should think simply.

The feature of this place is ...... sake. I'm sure the nomos will do their best, so there will be more kinds of liquors, not only distilled ones. ...... I think this place should be a paradise for drinkers. It would be a good name to know immediately that there is alcohol here.

"Speaking of which, Sylphy, what are the other sanctuaries called?"

"Sanctuary. Great Forest. Sacred Lake."

Side letters. Does that make it a drinker's paradise?　I don't know English very well, but somehow I think it's wrong. It would be a shame to leave a vague name for the sanctuary. Someday, when the transients who understand English come to know about this, they will laugh like a devil. I desperately need an English dictionary.

Oh well, that's it. I made this place, so it should be in Japanese. This place is a drinkers' paradise. The name doesn't sound like a place, but I know what it's for, so it should be fine.

"We've got a name. Drunkards' Paradise. It's a good name."

"Yes, it's a good name. I like it.

Nomos immediately agreed.

"That's a shame," said Nomos. The name of the sanctuary is something that will remain forever, and the reason why Yuta named it that is because the spirits like to drink, right?　The reason we are the impetus for this is because of ......"

Dolly, who loves to drink, refutes the notion that she is a drinker. Perhaps for the sake of appearances, Sylphy also agreed with Dolly's opinion. After a heated discussion, it was decided that this place would be a paradise for the spirits, and would be commonly known as Paradise. I don't agree with it, but it is better than Yuta's paradise. However, I feel a little embarrassed to call the place I pioneered a paradise.