Chapter 388 - Chapter 342 Everything Around Me Moves Faster and Faster
"True, watch your step."
"Kyuu~"
We all headed to the Lighthouse.
I thought we would, but I had Leda and Roy wait below. The area at the top of the stairs isn't very wide…
"This is it."
The large, chalice-like object placed in the center at the top of the stairs should have been the [Ancient Magic Lantern].
"Oh, I've seen this before."
"Oh, really?"
"Um, you know that the Transfer Magic Circles where Argenta and I transfer to are in the Dragon Capital, right?"
"Ah, yes. I heard about that. It was to the north of the Dragon Capital, on the tip of a peninsula, I think."
"That's right, and there's a Lighthouse there too…"
It was a facility that sent unwanted items to this island's Large Transfer Room. Essentially, it was like a final disposal site for non-combustible waste, and apparently, such things used to be transported from all over.
Naturally, some things were brought by ship, so there was a port there, and naturally, a Lighthouse as well, she said.
The 'unused Small Magic Boat' from earlier could also be brought from there.
"I see. So, what exactly does this do?"
"Simply put, it's a landmark for magic boats. If this Lighthouse's light is visible, magic boats can automatically navigate using it as a guide, apparently."
"Oh… 'apparently'?"
"Because it was written in a book," Azure-san said with a laugh.
She had never used it, and had no need to, so apparently, only someone with intellectual curiosity like Azure-san would know about it. I see.
"Kyuu~?"
"Kuruuru~?"
Yeah, True and the others are starting to look bored, so I guess I'll wrap things up for today.
"It seems like it would work if you put mana into the Magic Crystal Stone?"
"We don't have a magic boat right now, and even if we did, I have no intention of leaving the island."
That's right.
Since the goddess also agreed, the Lighthouse was left as is.
If I get a Transfer Magic Circle, it could be a place to put it. There's also the Divine Tree, and I just need to learn Transfer Magic.
"Well, shall we go down? We're about to have dinner, so if you'd like, Azure-san…"
"Oh, lucky! Ah, can I get some souvenirs for the Princess? If I just eat and leave…"
"Ah, yes, I was planning to."
I had some Papu Pudding prepared, so I'd have her take that back.
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…
"Wow, this is delicious~"
Azure-san was hooked on the Oranjack Escabeche (mackerel Nanbanzuke).
I'm glad she enjoyed eating it, but she probably usually eats much better food than this…
"Do you not usually eat things like this?"
"Hmm, I haven't eaten fish much. Because I only know how to cook it by grilling it, you see."
She said that her usual meals weren't very elaborate either.
Usually, it was just meat and vegetables, either 'grilled' or 'boiled,' with some bread.
"How do you usually cook?"
"I guess the Dragonfolk Tribe do it. Oh, by the way, White Dragon Princess Althena seems to like the egg dishes you make, so could you teach me how to make them?"
"Yes, of course."
Spanish Omelet shouldn't require many unusual ingredients.
She seems to have meat and vegetables, and I doubt she'd lack eggs.
Ah, no, wait…
"Do you have all the seasonings?"
"Sorry. I don't really know about those things."
"I knew it!"
There's no point asking someone who doesn't cook.
Just giving her seasonings would be hard to gauge the amount, and tablespoons or teaspoons… I don't really pay attention to that myself.
"I could invite Shou-kun to the Dragon Capital and have the Dragonfolk Tribe learn cooking…"
"No, no, not me. There are plenty of people on the mainland who know how, and I think it would be faster to gather ingredients that way too."
"Oh, really? Then I'll contact Vermilion… No, but still…"
Azure-san pondered.
Should I introduce her to Bell-bucho, or rather, someone from the Silver Manor guild?
[Ancient Ruins Discovered!]
"""Eh!?"""
"Hm? What's wrong?"
"Ah, um, a divine revelation that ancient ruins were found somewhere…"
Azure-san's face turned a little sour at those words.
I'll go investigate.
I gave a small nod at Mion's words.
Last night, there was talk of a nation founded from an Uninhabited Island Start, so I have a feeling it might be that one.
"Haa… it's a shame, but I'll head back today. If new ancient ruins have been found, Argenta will probably summon me anyway."
"Is that so?"
"Argenta is very diligent, you see~ Haa…" she sighed again.
She placed her fork and plate down and seemed about to leave immediately.
"Ah! Azure-san, souvenirs!"
"Oh, sorry, sorry."
I took out an assortment of Papu Pudding from my inventory, packed in a wooden box I made from scrap wood, and handed it to her.
She'll probably use Transfer Magic to go back, so she doesn't need a tote bag… right?
"Well, thank you for today. Please give my regards to Nina as well."
"Yes. Next time, White Dragon Princess Althena and Argenta-san too, please."
"If I say that, the Princess will declare she's going tomorrow, so I'll keep quiet about it."
She replied and ran towards the Lighthouse.
Instead of using Transfer Magic, she leaped high into the air, transformed back into her Dragon form, and flew off to the east.
"Ehh…"
Why didn't she use Transfer Magic?
I was a little curious about what it was like, though.
"Kyuu~?"
"It's okay. She had something to do, so she went home," I explained, patting True's head, who looked worried.
Lupi and the others were watching the direction Azure-san flew off in, and Sweee was… engrossed in her Camlus Smoothie.
I'm back.
"Oh, welcome back, Mion. Azure-san said Argenta-san would probably summon her, so she went home."
Is that so? Since the ancient ruins were found on Ramune-san's island, there was no need to rush, it seems…
"Ah, I knew it."
Perhaps because she declared a nation and it became selectable as a starting point, the number of new players increased, and she was rebuilding the ruined village while exploring the surroundings.
Then she found a cave, and it led to ancient ruins, apparently.
"It's the same pattern as mine."
It seems so.
"Oh, was she streaming, by any chance?"
Yes. However, Ramune-san was less about exploration than…
She went wherever she was interested, and her fans followed and escorted her? That's apparently what it was like.
I can imagine, but… if her fans enjoy it that way, then I guess it's fine.