102 Episode 102 "I Worked Hard For The First Time In A Long Time, So I Decided To Carry Out A" Healing Event ".".Txt
It's a legend I learned from my grandfather.
After dinner.
As we sat around the fire, Aine began to speak.
Once upon a time, there was a saint, Delilira, who was venerated by the people of this land. ......
Originally, Delilira was a wizard who belonged to a powerful party of wizards, known as the reincarnation of the brave.
They went around the world, saving people who were being frightened by demons and creating a number of powerful items.
At the time, it was some time after the death of the celestial dragon Blanchalka.
So her party was like a savior for those who had lost the blessings of the celestial dragon, and her party was like a savior for those who had lost the blessings of the celestial dragon.
Delilira and her party had defeated the undead master, Rich, and dusted off the Demon Dragon, the dragon that had fallen to the demon, and it looked like peace had been restored to the world of people and demi-humans.
But her last quest was foiled because of a fight between her friends.
The party was destroyed and everyone was ...... dusted off.
When she was left alone, she quit her job as a wizard, believing that attacking magic was not enough to save people.
After training, she increased her divine power and became a priestess.
Delilira built a temple where no one knew her and began to live in it.
But she didn't stop saving the suffering people.
Sometimes - and sometimes it was once every few years, sometimes every week.
Delilira continued to come down to town and save those who were injured or suffering from illness.
Thus, she became a benevolent saint and gained people's faith in her.
But even though she was a merciful saint, she hated Demi-humans. It's like she was having relationship problems at a party. She didn't want to help people for free, but she was very strict with the demi-humans.
Time goes by and before you know it, she disappears from the crowd.
It is said that she returned to the temple, or that she ascended to heaven as a god.
We still don't know the location of the temple at Delilira.
However, there is no doubt that he lived in a place filled with magic.
They may have used the magic of the land to hide the temple ......, a legend that still survives today...
-that's the legend of "Saint Delilira". Sorry.
By the time Aine finished speaking, everyone was asleep.
There are three of us awake: me, Aine, and Cecil.
We're camped out in an abandoned village.
Garfe the Flying Dragon left before nightfall.
As a reward for helping us map the area, I gave him a shelled Rock Lizard meat.
I told him it might not taste good because I drained the water out of it with 'increased sewage' ...... but he said the flying dragon doesn't care about the taste. Garfe grabbed all four of them together with his big claws and flew towards the mountain.
What we were left with were four rock-like shells.
These were enough to prove that we had accomplished our quest.
'So Aine. What other legends are there in this region?
''There are legends of the 'Bandits of Violent Food' and the 'Blue Demon Dragon Congregation', but I don't think ...... magic power has anything to do with it.''
Looking at me and Cecil, Aine said.
'The first thing that came to mind when Aine heard Rafilia-san's story was "Saint Delilira". She lived in a place filled with magic, according to my grandfather.
You mean that place might be the point of what Raphilia calls the 'missing magic circle'?
According to Rafilia's story, the towns in this region and the land filled with magic power are arranged in a special way, like a constellation.
It's a magic circle that increases magic power - and yet the most important point is missing.
But ...... if the most important point is missing, then it's probably not a magic circle or anything else ...... I think, but it still bothers me.
Raphilia is usually a middle-aged ho-hum poet, but she's sharp sometimes.
And in her, the knowledge of the ancient elves has just been revived.
So maybe that's why she went straight to the essence without any preconceptions.
''If the layout of the town wasn't a coincidence, that means someone tried to recreate Ancient Elf-san's magic circle, right? It was completed a long time ago and is now lost: ......
Cecil is staring at the flames while holding his knees next to me.
Perhaps because it involves the demon race, she has an uneasy look on her face.
A small body sways from side to side and, with a thud, leans against my leg.
Maybe they want us, the survivors of the 'old blood' to find them.
I mean, who else would know about this stuff? ......
I looked to the side of the fire.
Rafilia and Iris were asleep, cuddled together.
Iris was wrapped in a blanket, snuggled up with Rafilia. Rafilia's hands and feet are thrown out and she's in a fitful sleep.
Rita has her back to the fire in a bestial style.
Sometimes her tail bounces around. It's like she's dreaming.
"If this really is a magic circle, what's missing?
I don't know.
I don't know.
...... I'm wondering if there are any magic items or treasures that might sell for a very high price there or something.
I hope it's something that doesn't affect the ...... world.
I like that ...... is safe and doesn't look too rare.
Cecil is the last of the demon race.
The ancient elves are also extinct, and the only thing left is a replica of Raphilia.
It's possible that something remains untouched.
Cecil. Just to make sure.
Yes. Mr. Nagi.
''According to the magicians of the demon race and the ancient elves, the 'Valley of the Mist' and the 'Land of the Magic Seal' are the points for increasing magic power, right?''
''There's no doubt about it. And if the map really represents a magic circle, then besides the 'Valley of the Mist' and the 'Land of the Heavenly Dragon Seal', it would be strange if there wasn't another magic power increase point.
That would be the 'missing part of the magic circle'.
Actually, I don't know if there's anything there.
It could be nothing.
Or it could be something legendary.
It's just that when you go there, you don't really have anything to lose.
It's on the edge of the Mishlila sanctuary, so you can go for a walk.
Yes. I want to walk around with Nagi-sama!
Cecil raised his hand vigorously.
Aine put her fingers to her cheeks, pondering something.
''If there's anything to do with the saintly lady, you should go ...... cleanse your body before you go.
Is that because you are a ...... purifying saint?
'Yes. Our Lady was a person who was very particular about cleanliness. Before she used her healing powers, she made her patients bathe in a river or a spring. If they refused to do so, she wouldn't treat them.
Aine is talking with her eyes narrowed.
She reminds me of her brother Nias and her grandfather, and she seems really happy to talk about the legend.
We were silent for a while, staring at the fire.
We fetch water from a jowl with the Raphilia seal (it says 'Raphilia's' in ink on the side) and drink it in a cup. The horses have been removed from their carriage gear and tied to the pillars of the abandoned village, both of them seemingly asleep.
The quest was just completed, so I and everyone else are in a daze.
I put all the shells of the Rock Lizard in leather bags.
It's an effect of Aine's "Soul Engagement" skill "Sister's Treasure Chest".
That skill creates the space of a large bookcase (the kind you'd find in a library) inside the designated bag or box. The Rock Lizard's carapace just barely fit when stacked on top of each other, and the fourth one I used "Delayed Combat (Delayed Arts)" to split it in half and force it in.
Three and a half of the cards are to be sold via the merchant Dolgor-san.
I'm going to use the other half for my own personal use.
And I don't have any plans for after the quest is over.
Even if there's nothing in the 'missing part of the magic circle', I'll at least be able to do some sightseeing.
Yeah. I'm wondering what's in there, too.
So, when we get back to the villa, we'll start searching?
No, no,
I waved my hand.
'Why do I have to put in another quest right away when I just finished one? Everyone else is supposed to be on vacation, right?
Everyone says ......, where's Nagi?
I had to trace a map.
For now, this is my top priority.
Before the "Consciousness Sharing and Reforming" log disappears, we need to make a paper copy of the map we drew on the ground.
I can't let the information that Garfe the Flying Dragon gave me go to waste.
I've asked Dolgor-san to prepare a 'healing event' for us to take a good rest. I'll join you when I'm done with my work, so everyone should go to ...... first, huh?
Nagi-sama, Nah-kun.
The next thing I knew, Cecil and Aine were staring at me.
'Do you think we can take a good night's rest while Nagi-sama is at work?
That's Aine.
You're my sister.
Aine's voice from behind the door sounds delightful.
I like ......, this kind of thing.
Even in the original world, I was mapping out game making and stuff, but it's not quite the same as that.
It's still different than when I was working a black job.
I don't know. It's very relaxing.
I didn't even know if there was any money to be made out of it.
It's a strange thing, I felt like I was doing my job.
Thank you, Aine. I'll eat.
You shouldn't push yourself.
He knocked on the door and said to Aine.
Nee-kun's stiff shoulders are easy to get rid of, right?
I will. Aine will see to it that you guys take it easy.
I know.
Aine nodded at the door.
I'll do what I say. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. If you fall down, Aine will do a ...... amazing job.
It's okay. Sis.
I replied, and Aine's footsteps left.
What's the great thing about it?
.............................. ...... Good. Let's try to do some more.
I just drank the tea that Aine brought me and resumed my work.
When I had almost finished drawing the terrain, I had lunch.
I got used to using the quill pen.
The fact that I can't undo it like I can on my computer is a bother, though.
Let's focus.
It's another way to 'live without working'.
Mapping. I hope it goes well: ────.
And so time flies by - when it's dark outside the window, I finish tracing the map.
"Hmm ────!
My body is getting brisk and hard.
The resulting map was based on the testimony from "Consciousness Sharing, Revised" and the flying dragon Garfe from memory, so to speak, version 1.1.
It's much more rough than the map I made for the game in the original world. To put it another way, the original world's image is 4K with 30 million colors, and this map is a line drawing with two shades of black and white.
Still, I think it's better than the map of this world. I tried to make it as accurate as possible, both in direction and scale. It tells you where you are now. The quests should be fairly easy to complete.
...... I want to give it to all the adventurers who have been put on hold at the inn.
It doesn't help that it's not as good as the original world map. There's a limit to what you can do with a handwritten map. If you scan it on your computer and fix it, you can adjust it pixel by pixel at ............ No, you'll never finish doing that.
Finally, I rechecked the missing parts of the Ancient Elf Magic Circle that Rafilia told me about.
The location is just outside of the grounds of the recreational area, Michelia. It's around a small rocky mountain.
We'll take a day off tomorrow and do a 'healing event' in the evening.
After that we'll go to the 'magician's chink in the armor'.
I put down my pen and left the room.
Come to think of it, it's awfully quiet.
I was so focused on it that I didn't notice the noise at all. ......
Shhhhhh.
When I was thinking about this - a new message appeared in the "Consciousness Sharing and Reform" window.
'Sender: Iris.
Recipient: Oniicha
Main Content:The Iris' group has finished. I'll do my best, everyone. ......
When I walked into the living room.
On the desk was the finished 'Map of the Port City of Ilgafa and its surroundings'.
Around her, Cecil, Rita, Iris and Rafilia were laying down.
Aine is giving them all a blanket with the face of a kind mother - or rather, a big sister.
'...... good night,'
Hey, Nay-kun.
With that, Aine shushed, and put a finger to her lips.
'When you all wake up, praise them, okay?
At Aine's words, I nodded haltingly.
The map was abridged compared to my original, but it was good work.
It accurately describes the villages, forests, and rocky mountains that were not on the map I had left at the villa.
The range is from the port town of Irgafa to the winged town of Sharka and the fork in the road.
It's good enough for a prototype.
I hope the lords of ...... find this map worthwhile.
He's all right.
I'm not so sure.
Even Aine had never seen a map as clear as this one.
If this doesn't work, I'll show Iris' dad the original replica (the map with "Valley of the Mist" and "Land of the Heavenly Dragon Seal" removed) and negotiate with him.
I'll connect it to the reward as much as possible, so that I can work less hours.
Well, that's a long way off, and I don't know if my move will work 100% of the time, so...
Let's prepare the rewards for everyone's work today, master.
So we'll start the 'Healing Event'.
The next evening.
We had come to the sanatorium in the recreational area that merchant Dolgor-san had reserved for us.
It's a facility that has been around in this town for a long time, a facility for healing the body. He said that as long as you pay the fee, commoners, nobles, slaves and demi-humans can use it.
According to Dolgor, this place is famous for its steam baths.
They place burnt stones in the room and pour water over them to create steam and turn the room into a sauna. When you've worked up a good sweat, you hit your body with a branch of a herb that is said to have a cleansing effect. When the heat becomes unbearable, they leave the room and flush the body with water. Repeating this process is said to release the tension in the body and make the skin smooth. It's like a sauna with herbal massage in the original world.
When I heard about this before, I thought I'd like to try it too. I can't wait to try it. A traditional sauna.
"It would be an honor to show you and your bodyguards around, Mr. Iris.
It was Mr. Dolgor's daughter who showed us around.
Her name is Horia. She's a little older than Aine and has a demure appearance.
''Guards──At the request of Souma-sama, we have reserved the best room for you. I'm sure Iris-sama and everyone else will feel at home together.
...... together?
Hearing Horia-san's words, Rita murmured to herself.
Everyone else's faces flushed when they heard that.
All of them are looking at me in unison.
I'm treated as Iris's bodyguard here. It's funny that you look at me. It's just that you look so strange," she said.
Especially Iris, stop pointing your fingers in your face.
You're a wonderful bodyguard, Souma-sama, for being able to use the rewards of your quest for your employer and fellow guards. Lady Iris.
Yes, of course.
Oh, I bit.
'...... Of course you do. Onii-chan - no, Souma-Nagi-san is the person this Iris-Hafemea trusts most in the world.
Well, Master Iris is a lovely girl. She's like a maiden in love.
Ms. Horia popped her hands and seemed to laugh.
'You're only twelve years old. I can see why you have a crush on a grown man.'
............ Iris wants to be a grown-up soon. ......
Iris mumbled and turned right around.
Horia-san went straight to the facility's reception desk.
When she called out to the man behind the counter - her face changed.
''There's no room! Oh, no! I thought you booked it in my father's name and paid for it!
We have been booked for a party of a high ranking party with the Viscountess, who is assisting the Prince ....... Please understand.
The man at the reception desk indicated the entrance with his chin.
When we looked at him, we saw that - there was a girl wearing a gorgeous dress embroidered with gold thread, and five men and women standing around it.
A girl wearing a gorgeous dress embroidered with gold thread, and five men and women standing around it.
The girl in the dress looked at us.
She sniffed at us and said a few words.
"All adventurers are ordered to stay at the inn. How dare you defy it.
It was a high-pitched voice.