Chapter 400 - Episode 353: Can't Just Forget
Thursday
"We're going too, so set a date."
"Huh?"
It was lunchtime. Outside, it was still raining today, so we were having lunch in the classroom.
"You need to decide the date for the exchange meeting with the Dragonkin, don't you? Wouldn't it be best to do it this weekend, before the test period starts?"
""Ah.""
Mion and I realized it at the same time. Or rather, that plan actually progressed.
"That guild, uh…?"
"Revanderi…?"
"Yes, yes, did that person agree to it?"
When I asked, with Mion's help, Iincho nodded with an exasperated look.
Indeed, we had talked about asking yesterday, but I didn't expect such an immediate 'okay'…
"So, is the weekend better?"
"Yeah. There are working adults, so holidays are better than weekdays, right?"
"Ah, that's true, I guess."
The exchange meeting seemed to primarily involve having players prepare food, and the plan was to lead the conversation towards trading those ingredients and seasonings.
As for when it would end, if it was going to drag on, Saturday would be better, I suppose.
"Alright, let's make it Saturday at 8 PM."
"Understood. Wait, won't that clash with your live stream?"
"Well, it will, but it's not like I can actually go."
…Actually, I can go.
Nat looked at Iincho with a troubled expression.
"Wouldn't it be fine? The inside of the city is a safe zone, and you can watch the live stream, right?"
"Ah, if something happens, I can just ask in the live chat."
"Hey. Don't do that!"
Iincho was probably joking, but Nat might actually do it…
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"Did I keep you waiting?"
"'Sup."
Hello.
It was after-school club, waiting for Bell-buchou.
Iincho had been told about Saturday at 8 PM, so I assumed it was fine, but I still had to inform Bell-buchou and Seth.
"Is that okay?"
"Yes, that's fine. Or rather, is Saturday really okay? I thought Sunday would be better so it doesn't clash with your live stream."
She voiced the same concern as Nat.
Ah, should we make it Sunday and do the Witch's Manor live stream then?
"Ah, that's an option too."
"You don't need to worry about that. I was planning to take Sunday off from streaming anyway."
According to Bell-buchou, if this exchange event were too open, too many people might gather, making it uncontrollable, which was scary. That makes sense, I guess…
"Wait, are you telling the Game Dolls people?"
"That will depend on the situation, I suppose I'll leave it to [Master Chef]-san. We've already adjusted to act purely in a support role."
"Whoa, I'm kind of sorry about that…"
"What are you talking about? We were the ones who asked you, weren't we?"
Bell-buchou laughed. Oh, right, that's how it was.
Well, if that's the case, I'll just leave the rest to them… My role is to contact Lord Argenta, so I have to make sure to send that letter.
"Alright, I'm going into IRO to send the letter."
"Yes, please do."
………
……
…
"Alright, sent."
The letter I sent to Lord Argenta requested Saturday at 8 PM, and I recommended Seth (who possessed a [Silver Dragon Coin]) and [Master Chef]-san (who possessed a [Jade Dragon Coin]) as representatives I could introduce.
"Is that okay?"
Seth-chan will be fine.
Well, Bell-buchou and the adults from Silver Manor are with her, so it should be fine, I guess.
Should I tell Lord Argenta that Seth is my sister? No, then it would feel like 'why am I the only one here,' and I'm scared she might 'bring her along' at some point…
"About one more hour?"
Yes.
"Alright, it's raining outside, so I guess I'll read the grimoire for [Barrier Magic]."
Lupi knew it was raining outside and was napping in her bed.
Sweee, the Fairies, and Raz were probably staying quietly at the Divine Tree today.
I hope the rain stops by night…
………
……
…
[Barrier Magic skill level has increased!]
Phew, finally Level 4.
How are the new spells?
"Uh, this one's good. [Sound Barrier]!"
A barrier that blocked sound was cast around me, and the sound of rain disappeared.
MP consumption seemed to be both initial casting and continuous maintenance.
Can you hear my voice?
"Ah, yeah. Mion's voice is perfectly clear."
That's good.
This definitely blocks outside sound, but what about sounds coming from me?
If it blocks those too, stealth operations would become much easier.
"Oh well. Next… [Light Barrier]!"
A faint dark film formed around me… I can see out from here, but is it harder to be seen from the outside, something like that?
"How does it look to Mion?"
I can see you normally. But that might be because it's a live stream.
It's hard to confirm things like this at times like these. Well, I'll ask Sweee next time.
If I take out the [Camlus Fruit] compote while [Light Barrier] is active, I should know…
"The other one is [Heat Barrier], but I'll try that next time I do blacksmithing."
It always seemed so hot, so it would be great if magic could help with that.
"Yeah. My skill level will go up too, so it's two birds with one stone, I guess."
Wait? If I used the [Mana Barrier] skill regularly, would my skill level go up faster…? No, it wouldn't.
This game gives almost no skill experience for using skills without meaning.
Ah, Shou-kun, it's almost time.
"Roger. Alright, I'm logging out."
If the rain stopped tonight, it would be weeding, continuing from yesterday. Depending on Pan's schedule, that is. If it kept raining, I'd continue reading…
"Ah…"
What's wrong?
"I forgot I left the [Transfer Magic Circle] in my inventory."
Ah!
Did I want to pretend that thing didn't exist in my mind?
Anyway… it's bad to take it out here. I'll go to the [Large Transfer Room] tonight, take it out, and ask Nina about the destination.
"Yeah. I'll investigate it tonight, then log out."
Yes.
Mentally, I really want to put it off, but having it clog my inventory is also a problem, so I'll quickly analyze its magic and seal it…