Chapter 208 - Chapter 184 Starting with Basic Measurement
Shou-kun, I’m not streaming to the club room.
"Ah, thanks."
Yata-sensei was more interested in the World Quest, so Bell-buchou was streaming a limited feed for him to watch.
Shou-kun, you’re going to keep it a secret, right?
"Yeah. I promised, after all."
There’s no recording of my conversation with Argenta-san, but I think Bell-buchou and Yata-sensei would believe me if I told them. The "Dragon Capital" was mentioned earlier, and I actually have the Spatial Magic book. Even so, I think they’d pretend not to have heard it, but I still feel like the World Quest should progress with them genuinely unaware of the full truth…
What about the Spatial Magic book?
"About that, do you think I can just say that something incomprehensible in the cabinet suddenly became readable?"
I see.
I’d rather not lie, but this is just too outlandish. If the current World Quest progresses, then eventually any mage player on the mainland will be able to acquire it.
"I wonder how common portal travel is in IRO."
Like warping between cities, right? With conflicts between nations, it would be a problem if anyone could just use it…
"Hmm, maybe if it’s for going outside the city?"
Like an airport in the suburbs?
"Yeah, exactly."
If portal facilities were to be built, and they were fixed in such locations, then I don’t think enemy forces would suddenly be able to attack directly into cities. Also, it might depend on the size of the [Transfer Magic Circle]? If it’s like the 1m square one downstairs, only one person could come through at a time.
"Waf!"
"Oops, sorry. Just a little longer."
Today’s meal was roasted Forebit, and I was trying out gravy. I mixed the drippings from the roast with Grapeful juice, added a pinch of salt and Fairy Honey, and adjusted the seasoning…
"Alright!"
I plated the roasted meat and poured the gravy over it. The side dish was sliced and roasted Odapra (potato). I served Lupi’s lunch plate generously with both.
"Itadakimasu."
"Wafun!"
I took a bite, with plenty of sauce…
"Ah, delicious…"
Ugh…
I felt bad for Mion, but this was one of the joys of IRO. I’d have to make it up to her with Sunday’s meal. Lupi finished her meal in an instant, so I quickly cleaned up to do what I could before club activities ended.
You were planning to make barrels, but will you read the Spatial Magic book first?
"Yeah. I need to confirm if I can actually read it."
That’s right.
If it turns out I can’t read it at all, despite being given it, then I’ll have to report that too.
"~~~♪"
"Oh, are you going to the southeast forest?"
Sweee arrived with the fairies in tow, and mounted Lupi’s back. I had reading and a letter to reply to, so this was good timing.
"Lupi, please take care of Sweee and the others."
"Waf!"
A reliable reply came back, so I guess I can leave it to them. The fairies even set up their medicine bottles and pouch, so they must be going to collect honey… Is it for the Torotoro Dried Papu Fruit reward?
"~~~¥"
"Alright, alright, I’ll prepare it for you properly, so have a good trip."
"Wafun~"
………
……
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"I can read it, but for now, I can only use [Measurement]…"
It’s a magic that allows me to know the length and weight of a substance by using just a little MP. It’s the absolute basics of Spatial Magic.
Is something missing?
"[Basic Magicology] or [Elemental Magic]…"
Currently, [Basic Magicology] is Lv5 and [Elemental Magic] is Lv8, but there are still spells I can’t use. The fact that I can’t use them, and they’re so incomprehensible, is quite frustrating. Could this perhaps be an advanced skill, like one that appears after a skill level cap breakthrough in either of those?
Do you think you can figure out the Individual ID Number the dragon mentioned?
"Ah, that was important. I’ll head downstairs for a bit."
Okay.
I asked the Light Spirit for illumination and went to the first floor. First, I had to clear the obstructions piled on the magic circle. Clear, or rather, store them in my inventory.
I stored the transfer box, moved the mini-chest (it wouldn't fit), and the last stone wall barely fit into my inventory.
"Alright. [Appraisal]."
[Transfer Magic Circle]
"Transfers the person or object on it to its corresponding Transfer Magic Circle by infusing MP.
However, if there are obstacles on the magic circle, it will not activate due to safety concerns.
Individual ID Number: 7EB0B692-93C6-4FAE-BCD0-F9632DA646B9"
"That’s an incredibly long number…"
You won’t be able to write it in the letter without looking at it…
"I’ll just jot it down for now."
I took paper from the mini-chest I’d moved aside. I pulled out my [Magic Engraving Pen] from my inventory and took notes. After writing, I checked it several times…
Yes. It’s correct.
"Thanks."
I’ll write a thank-you for the book, but what else should I report? Ah!
"I think I should tell them about players trying to cross the mountain range. What do you think, Mion?"
I think you should tell them. Perhaps ask them not to overdo it.
"Ah, that’s right. Mion, you’re kind."
Eh…
I was leaning more towards, there are troublemakers, so please deal with them. Well, just asking them to send them back should be fine.
"Is this alright?"
Y-yes! I think it’s good!
"Alright, then, for making barrels…"
Shou-kun, can you get the Map skill?
"Ah, that was the main point."
Now that I understood units of length, I should definitely be able to get the [Map] skill… I searched for "Map" in the skill list… found it!
"I can get it! It’s Uncommon, 4 SP, but I’m taking it!"
Yes!
I acquired it with a click and immediately thought of drawing a rough map, but… I felt it would be a waste to write on the paper I received.
"Maybe I should make my own paper…"
Shou-kun, I don’t think the dragons would get angry if you wasted a little, you know?
Ugh, but my skill level is low right now, so…
Also, I think you should tell them you’ll be away from the house and going to the port for a while.
"Ah, that’s right. Well, I’ll draw a map and send it then."
Just what I can figure out, for now. I also need to draw where the lighthouse is…
*
"I’m home."
Welcome back.
After that, I successfully made a small barrel, and Lupi and the fairies also returned home. It was just the right time, so I logged out.
"Bell-san—, it’s almost time—.
I’m heading back first—, so please log off soon—."
The notification came from Yata-sensei, who was watching Bell-buchou’s limited live stream. If he said that during combat, I’d definitely panic…
"By the way—, was there a reason you weren’t streaming to the club room—?"
"Ah—, to avoid spoilers, maybe?"
"Hoh—, I see—."
Perhaps thanks to Mion nodding in agreement, Yata-sensei didn’t pursue it further. He was grinning, but I ignored it…
"Phew, I’m back."
"You’re one minute over, but—, I suppose it’s fine—."
"It’s because Yata-sensei wanted to see all sorts of things in the city! Please just let me go straight home…"
How awful…