Chapter 367 - Third Consecutive Third Time
Wednesday
Today's live stream was scheduled for the port, so everyone moved there after school. I confirmed that True and the Selkies were doing well, set up the wine fermentation, and then logged out.
And then, evening.
"Evening."
『Shou-kun!』
"Brother! Quickly!"
"Eh?"
Mion and Miki were unusually hyped, and Bell-buchou was silent but seemed to be enjoying herself? Kumano-sensei had her usual smiling face, but…
"What happened?"
I sat down and asked Mion next to me.
『The new PV was just released a moment ago!』
"We were waiting to watch it together!"
"Ah, right…"
Am I in it again? Or rather, if it's a PV that reveals I was in the Necropolis, I'll have to consult Argenta-san…
"Are you ready?"
"Y-yes."
"Then~, let's play it~," Kumano-sensei said cheerfully, and a large screen appeared where everyone could see it, and the video began to play.
The screen was pitch black, and only music started playing, but I felt like I'd heard this song somewhere before? Eventually, the screen brightened to show…
"!"
"Oh!"
Mion gasped, Miki inadvertently exclaimed, Bell-buchou looked stunned, and Kumano-sensei had a wide smile. Yes. There was no mistaking it: it was me playing the Magic Kagurabue.
Seriously, right off the bat?!
This place is the observation deck, and the song I'm playing is a requiem, I think. They cut out the part where I played for Lupi's mother. So that means…
『~~~♪』 『『『~~~♪』』』
Sweee and the Fairies' chorus played. Following the dancing petals and singing voices, the camera showed the blue sky. Then, looking down again, it was the grayish Necropolis.
With Sweee and the Fairies' song as background music, players defeating undead were shown one after another. My performance and the Fairies' chorus gradually faded out, and an upbeat song began to play, and the scene instantly changed to the final battle.
Seth and the tank unit were shown enduring the attacks of giant Chimera Skeletons using shield arts. When a gap appeared, the melee unit attacked in sequence, but…
『Next unit! Charge!』
Oh, was that someone from Game Dolls? She wore flashy armor like a princess knight, but I guess it suits this kind of scene. Ah, my sister Mashiro is mixed in there too.
『Mage unit! Fire!』
This time, at Bell-buchou's command, a powerful barrage of magic was unleashed on the enemy's rear, and before the blast subsided, a rain of arrows poured down in pursuit.
In between, there were various scenes, like Leona-sama overwhelming a demon that ambushed the players' rear guard… but in the end, the Lich vanished under the layered purifications of the priests. Particles of light ascended to the heavens,
『~~~♪』
My performance and Sweee's singing voice returned. The passionate solo part played, and then a whiteout. And then, text appeared…
『Iris Revolution Online Demon Kingdom Update Scheduled for Late July』
Safe! Safe!!
Nothing about what I did in the Necropolis, including the Jade Goddess Statue, was shown at all. Was that also because negotiations with Mion were ongoing?
"So, when did you learn to play an instrument?"
"Indeed. It's truly sad you kept it a secret from your own sister."
…If that's all it is, then I'm fine.
………
……
…
I logged in to the backroom of the old tavern at the port. I petted Lupi, who jumped on me, and then turned on the stream.
"Is the live stream in about 20 minutes?"
『Yes. You don't need to rush.』
"Roger. Ah, I need to check the wine."
I climbed down from the loft and checked the Magic Brewer below. It was properly finished.
Let's see…
[Grapeful Wine (Fairy Cultivated)]
『An alcoholic beverage made from Grapeful fruit cultivated by Fairies. It has a good balance of acidity and sweetness, with a fruity taste that makes it easy to drink.
Cooking: Can be used as a seasoning.』
"Eh?"
『That's amazing!』
It's because the Fairies watered those Grapefuls, right? Or rather, has it been like this for a long time?
No wonder Vermilion-san said it was delicious, and it's only natural that Sweee got angry…
Well, this time I got proper permission to send it, so it's fine.
"Okay, so I'll send this…"
I pulled out a bottle of Ecryu milk from my inventory. I set it in the Magic Brewer…
[Magic Brewer: Ready]
『Raw Materials
・Ecryu Milk
Brewing Menu
・Ecryu Cheese… Time required: 15 minutes
・Ecryu Yogurt… Time required: 15 minutes』
"Oh, yes!"
Alright, I can make dishes with cheese, and it should be ready for the live stream. Burritos with cheese and bacon on tortillas sounds good.
I see. That sounds like a snack for alcohol.
『Is it only 15 minutes because the quantity is small?』
"Ah, now that you mention it, it is short. Maybe it's because this bottle only has about 1 liter?"
This time, I prioritized transporting Grapefuls, so it couldn't be helped that there was little Ecryu milk. Well, if I can make a small amount quickly, that's fine… No, wait a minute. I heard that in real life, cheese is about one-tenth of the milk used.
『What's wrong?』
"Ah, yeah. I was thinking of making cheese, but…"
If I make it with this amount now, one-tenth would be like 100 grams.
『Shall I look it up?』
"Hmm, no, I'll just try it anyway. If the quantity is small, how about making it special for True alone?"
『I think that's a good idea.』
I planned to make grilled Lobnus, a large shrimp (lobster?), with cheese. I had various other seasonings in mind besides cheese.
"Kyu~♪"
"~~~♪"
When I set up the cheese-making and stepped outside, the Selkies were chatting happily with the Fairies. When I came after school, I received Lobnus, fish, and olives, which I planned to cook and eat during the live stream. For today, I thought food terror and a Q&A session would be enough. However…
"Will they ask me to play music during the Q&A?"
『Yes! I'm sure they'll definitely ask!』
"It's already been broadcast, so that's fine, but… Mion, will you sing too?"
The song that the Fairies and Selkies sang at the port before, `At the Mercy of the Waves`, I think. Thanks to Kumano-sensei, I heard Mion's singing voice, but whether she sings it or not is up to her.
『Can I sing too?』
"Of course, I think so, but…"
Personally, I'd want everyone to hear Mion's beautiful singing voice. To be honest, I feel a little proud of it.
"Um… why is that?"
I see…