Chapter 378 - Chapter 333 Preparations Underway
Shou-kun. The Transfer Box is…
"Oh, a letter arrived."
I logged into IRO a bit early tonight, at 7:45 PM.
It was in preparation for the live stream starting at 8:30 PM, but first, I checked the letter from Argenta-san.
I opened the Transfer Box to find a letter and two books. These are…
"A [Grimoire] of Barrier Magic and a [Grimoire] of Gravity Increase!"
You did it!
Bell-bucho already acquired Barrier Magic, right? I wonder about Gravity Increase?
"I shouldn't say this, but it was really good that my SP increased so much from the World Quest."
It's the result of Shou-kun's hard work, isn't it?
"Well, that's true, but…"
Originally, my Uninhabited Island was supposed to be excluded from the World Quest, but I feel like it was my fault that things turned out differently. A bit late for that, though.
My remaining SP before the World Quest rewards was 16. After completing the World Quest and ranking in the top 100, it increased by 30, making it 46.
Both are rare skills, so I wouldn't have been able to get both without the World Quest rewards. I'll gratefully use them.
First, I checked the letter…
*Shou-sama,
Thank you very much for your assistance the other day.
Also, I cannot express my gratitude enough for the Camlus Fruit sweets, as well as the Curubita sweets and Grapeful Wine.
While insufficient as a token of my appreciation, I have sent you the requested Grimoires of Barrier Magic and Gravity Increase. Please make good use of them.
Regarding the possibility of adjusting the Magic Crystal Stone size that Shou-sama proposed, Azure wishes to hear the details, so may we visit to discuss it?
It would be greatly appreciated if you could inform us of a convenient date and time.
I apologize for the trouble, and thank you for your continued cooperation.*
I'm glad they liked the Curubita (pumpkin) pudding I made as a trial.
That aside, Azure-san wants to visit, huh.
She did mention wanting to talk to Nina last time, so this might have been a good excuse for her to come here.
"Hmm, if I'm going to welcome Azure-san, maybe tomorrow or the day after, in the evening? If I reply after the live stream, will it be in time?"
I think it will be fine.
White Dragon Princess Althena will probably come along, so I should prepare some sweets.
That's fine, but,
"First, I'll acquire Barrier Magic and Gravity Increase."
Yes. I hope you get another Pioneer reward.
"Bell-bucho already took Barrier Magic, so I'm hoping for Gravity Increase."
So, I acquired them, spending 9 SP on each. That leaves me with 28 SP.
I still have plenty, don't I?
"Now, the Barrier Magic available at skill level 1 is… [Mana Barrier], huh."
What kind of effect does it have?
"Um, it says it defends against magic attacks. A 3D version of a magic barrier?"
That sounds like it would consume a lot of MP…
"I'll just try using it. Uh, this one. [Mana Barrier]."
As I chanted, a thin, film-like membrane appeared slightly outside my body. This must be the Mana Barrier.
"Woof?"
Lupi reached out to the Mana Barrier, but her paw went right through, and she looked puzzled. So cute.
Once activated, I don't need to consciously maintain it, but…
"Oh, it's okay to move. In fact, since it can do other things too, it might be surprisingly easy to use?"
But we don't know how much it will protect you, do we?
"That's true."
Based on MP consumption, it feels like it would disappear after one hit.
It probably wouldn't completely nullify that one hit… just reduce the damage a little, I guess?
"Well, whatever. Next, Gravity Increase…"
What's wrong?
"Um, since it seems to be a magic that increases gravity, I need to find something that's okay to break."
I remember there being some scrap wood in the storehouse, I thought, and stepped outside. Waiting patiently in front of the mountain cabin were Leda and Roy.
It seemed they had noticed Lupi and I coming out and waited for us.
"Thanks."
""Bow""
After gently patting their heads, I searched for scrap wood… and found some.
It's a magic that makes things heavier, right?
"Probably?"
In reality, rather than making things heavier, it's more like the gravity of Earth… no, Irisphia, becomes stronger?… Never mind the details.
"Okay, I'll try it. [Gravity Increase]… Oh!?"
Shou-kun?
"No, it's just a bit difficult to adjust."
It suddenly becoming twice as heavy surprised me.
And then, when I poured more MP into it, it got even heavier, but when I stopped out of surprise, it suddenly returned to its original weight… it's hard to use.
"I'm not sure when to use it… Ah, it might be good for pressing olives."
Hehe, that's a very Shou-kun way to use it. Oh, the Pioneer reward didn't pop up, did it?
"It didn't. That means someone else got it first. Well, I shouldn't be the only one getting them, so maybe I'll ask during the live stream."
Yes!
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…
As I sat down on the church's entrance, Lupi settled into my lap.
Leda and Roy stood guard on either side, Sweee, as always, sat on my left shoulder, munching on Dried Grapeful. And then there was one more.
"Ryu~♪"
Pan sat to my right.
I hadn't intended to take him on today's exploration, but he really seemed to want to go…
Shou-kun. You should confirm the party.
"Whoops, thanks."
Considering anything might happen, I should add everyone to the party.
[Shou's Party]
Shou, Lupi, Leda, Roy
"Close one. Only Lupi and the others were in. Sweee, Pan, will you join the party?"
"~~~♪"
"Ryu~!"
The two touched my outstretched palm.
[Shou's Party]
Shou, Lupi, Leda, Roy, Sweee, Pan
"Okay. Almost time?"
Yes. About 5 more minutes.
I've checked my equipment multiple times, so it should be fine.
Oh, I should have everyone eat a Camlus Fruit compote now.
"~~~!"
"Alright, alright. Your Majesty first."
Honestly, where does all that sweetness go in her tiny body?
Next, Pan happily took a bite of one.
Then, Lupi, Leda, and Roy each took one in turn. Finally, me.
Less than a minute left.
"Understood."
Today was different from usual, so I felt a little nervous.
Hopefully, nothing troublesome happens…