Chapter 292 - Chapter 258: Relaxed at My Own Pace
"Thank you for the meal."
"Woof-un."
""Bow.""
I was happy to have Leda and Roy join Lupi, making the dinner table lively.
Tonight's IRO meal was `Ranziboa` meat, `Lexon` (watercress), and `Hermit Bamboo Shoot` stir-fried with `Osterasauce` (`oyster sauce`).
Another dish that made me crave white rice…
You got `oyster sauce`~
The `Selkies` gave it to Shou-kun~
I left the explanation to Mion while I did the dishes.
Lupi and the others were taking a break, napping in a circle, looking adorable.
"Now, before making `Warabi Mochi`…"
Before?
"Ah, yeah. I was thinking of getting `Applied Water Magic`. We talked about cooling things the other day."
Ah, that's right!
The book for `[Fire]` had `Heat` in its title, and the one for `[Water]` had `Ice`.
For me, I just needed to be able to cool things with ice water, so I'd go for `[Water]`, which was a sure bet.
I fetched "About Water, Ice, and Steam ~ `Applied Water Magic`" from the cabinet on the first floor and immediately…
"Alright. I can get `Applied Water Magic` skill!"
I acquired it with a tap and immediately flipped through the book.
"Ah, there it is. Both `[Cooling]` and `[Heating]`… But it says this is part of `Basic Magicology`."
Is there a reason why it's separated?
"There's a note saying it's dangerous for everyday use and to be very careful. It says not to raise or lower the temperature of matter unconsciously."
Touching hot things can lead to burns~, and touching cold things can make your fingers stick and not come off~. Isn't it because of those dangers~
"I see," you're right.
It's like it goes beyond just a prank.
On the island, nothing like that… I'll have to be careful that Lupi and Sweee don't touch hot dishes.
"Anyway, I can cool things now, so I need to make `Warabi Mochi`."
………
……
…
"For now, I'll send just this much."
I feel like there's still room in the `Magic Transfer Box`.
"`Warabi Mochi` is hard to preserve, you know…"
It's best if they notice and eat it right after it's sent.
Normally, leftovers go into the fridge, but chilling it spoils the texture and often gives it a strange taste.
In that case, I'd have no choice but to have them put it in an `Ancient Magic Storage`… I feel like the `Dragonkin` would have something like that.
"I could make a lot and send it whenever, but then it would take up too much space in my `Storage` here."
Ah, you're right.
I need to turn the `Ranziboa` meat into `Bacon` soon.
Can't you make an `ice room` in the game~?
"I've heard about it from Grandpa, but my hometown doesn't get much snow, so…"
Yata-sensei's unreasonable demands were getting worse.
Besides, wasn't the purpose of those more to preserve the ice itself, rather than functioning as a fridge?
For Shou-kun, it might be better to create a refrigerator with `ice walls`.
"Oh, that's a good idea. No, but `Warabi Mochi` loses flavor when refrigerated, you know? I'll consider it if I can make ice cream…"
Actually, I can already make `sorbet`.
I just need to add `Sky Sugar` to the juices of `Greenberry Fruit` or `Grapeful` and freeze them.
I'll try that tonight.
"I'll write in the letter that I can't send much without a `Storage`."
And don't forget to thank them for the fabric and thread.
"Roger."
`Amama Fabric` and `Amama Thread` are probably materials not yet on the mainland, so they must be incredibly expensive.
I filled the remaining space in the `Magic Transfer Box` with jars of `kinako` and `Blue Syrup`…
I quickly wrote the letter, had Mion check it, and then closed the lid.
"Alright. Is it almost time?"
Yes. It's almost 5:30.
"Okay. I'll call Lupi and the others and then log out."
*
So, Natto-san and Polly-san will be going on Wednesday, then.
"Yeah. Seth (Miki)'s group is still establishing their frontline base. It'll be done today or tomorrow, they say."
While doing my usual Monday night farm work, I chatted with Mion.
I relayed Iincho's conversation with Natto and reconfirmed Seth (Miki)'s intentions.
Upon closer reflection, the `Empire`'s frontline base must be in an uproar right now, and I wondered if they'd get caught up in trouble by going there.
I didn't expect the production team from `Silver Manor` to be joining as well.
"Me neither. But when I heard that `Civil Engineering Skill` makes building roads so much faster, I thought, 'I see.'"
The `Applied Magicology` books Bell-buchou and her group found in the `Mage's Tower` were quickly duplicated (by hand!) and distributed to `Silver Manor` members and friendly guilds.
Jinbee-shishou (Pottery), Zeld-san (Blacksmithing), and Bacchus-san (Carpentry) all acquired `Applied Earth Magic` and `Civil Engineering Skill` and were apparently going to support Natto's group.
That guy, he doesn't care if he's spoken ill of, but he's sensitive if his acquaintances are. So it's a relief to have adults accompanying them…
Aren't you going to make nice roads on the island?
"Eventually, maybe? If the island population increases more, it might be necessary?"
For now, the areas where I, Lupi, Sweee, and the others walk are only slightly better from the `Ancient Ruins` to the `church`; the rest is mostly mountain trails or game trails.
I considered developing the path from the `goblin` cave to the coast, but I've left it alone for now.
That's because it's perfectly sufficient for me, Lupi, and Sweee.
Are there horses?
"Ah, I'd be happy if there were, but a place where they could run around…"
That would be beyond the main gate of the `church`.
I'm also curious about the northwest side of the island, but first, I need to make the `Goddess Statue`.
"Let's stop here for today and have a snack."
"Woof~"
"~~~♪"
Everyone gathered for snack time.
I made `Frozen Grapeful` for the `Fairies` using freshly picked `Grapeful` fruit.
For Lupi, Leda, and Roy, I prepared sugared `Lycos` (tomatoes).
"Alright, I'm going to work on the wooden statue, so you can go play."
"Woof."
"~~~♪"
I was afraid to make a large one right away, so I planned to carve a wooden statue of the same size as the `Jade Goddess Statue` first.
Lupi, Sweee, and I returned to our usual spot and sat down.
The `Fairies` went to get more `Grapeful`, and Leda and Roy were exploring, perhaps finding this place new and interesting.
"Since I'm at it, I'll properly create a `holy domain`."
As I poured MP into the `Goddess Statue`, a pale green light spread out.
Somehow, being in this `holy domain` feels calming? Perhaps it's because the `Jade Goddess`'s blessing was 'peace'.
It felt incredibly helpful to be able to concentrate on crafting.
I took out a square timber block, one size larger than the `Goddess Statue`, and first sketched the `Goddess Statue` from all six views: top, bottom, front, back, left, and right.
I was glad I received the `Magic Engraving Pen` from Argenta-san. If I hadn't, I would have stumbled right at the start.
Now, to make the big cuts first…