Chapter 411 - Chapter 363: Details After We Settle Down
"What's 'Mana Imbalance'?"
I don't know. But if they're not feeling well, I want to help them quickly…
"Yeah, you're right. Okay, well, I can't just wait around. I'll let them know I'm heading to the port."
Is there a chance they'll come immediately?
No, if I worry about that, I won't be able to move. It's probably easier for them if I clearly write down my plans.
Shou-kun. Can't you leave the [Transfer Magic Circle] connected to the Necropolis open?
"Ah, that one…"
That would be quicker than coming via the [Dragon Capital]. No, if I go now… they'd probably be troubled if I showed up out of nowhere.
"For now, can I explain to Nina and ask her if it's possible to allow the [Transfer Elevator] to be used only when the [Dragonkin] arrive?"
Yes!
"Alright, then I'll send the reply and we'll head out."
………
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I wanted to check the lid of the [Transfer Magic Circle], so only Lupi, Sweee, Raz, and I descended.
Leda, Roy, and the [Fairies] are waiting at the crossroads above, so I'll finish this quickly.
"Yep. It's fine."
The one immediately to the left, connecting to the [Necropolis], has its stone lid securely in place. The lid of the [Transfer Magic Circle] further in, connected to the [Southern Island], is also fine.
"Nina. Can you make it so that the [Transfer Elevator] can only be used when [Dragonkin] and their companions arrive from the [Transfer Magic Circle]?"
[Yes. Understood. Currently, only the confirmed [Dragonkin]—[Argenta], [Althena], [Vermilion], [Azure]—and their companions will be permitted passage.]
"And if there are no [Dragonkin], block them completely."
[Yes. Understood.]
If it's just Geira-san or other [Dragonfolk Tribe] members, I'm sorry, but they'll have to come back. I don't think it'll happen, but I'm worried about demon mimicry…
"Alright, then I'll just open the one connected to the [Necropolis]."
Just as I reached for the lid,
"Woof!"
"Huh? What!?"
I looked in the direction Lupi barked, and the [Transfer Magic Circle] in the back of the room, connected to the [Dragon Capital], was glowing.
At this timing, could it be Azure-san, who just received the letter I sent a moment ago?
"Let's go."
"Woof-n!"
As I hurried over, the light subsided, and who appeared was,
"Sorry for coming so soon."
Azure-san, apologizing. At his feet were, I think, four [Cait Sith].
They looked visibly unwell, utterly lethargic, which made me uneasy.
"Could you take care of these kids for a bit? There are four more coming."
"Oh, yes."
I picked up a [Cait Sith] to carry it out of the [Transfer Magic Circle], and despite its size, it was incredibly light.
Was the large cat breed a Maine Coon? It looks similar… no, cats don't wear clothes, do they?
"Um, is the 'Mana Imbalance' only affecting these eight?"
"Yes. Well, I'm going again."
And Azure-san vanished into the [Transfer Magic Circle].
I'm glad it's not all the cat-people in the Necropolis.
"Me too."
Still, I can't just leave them lying here.
"Lupi, Sweee. Could you two go upstairs and call Pan and the others? About ten people would be a great help."
"Woof!" "~~~♪"
It'd be hard for just Azure-san and me to carry them all the way to the [Mountain Cabin], so I'll ask Pan and the others for help.
They'll probably explain things to Leda, Roy, and the [Fairies] when they go up.
Shou-kun. Can't you examine the cat-people?
"Hmm. Is [Appraisal] enough…?"
It'd be good if I could learn something by trying.
[Cait Sith: Mana Imbalance]
Fairy cats. Said to live by forming their own kingdoms, some are skilled in close combat, while others excel at magic.
"This 'Mana Imbalance' seems to be it… let me try again…"
[Mana Imbalance]
A state where the body's mana is depleted and cannot recover.
"Ugh, this sounds tough. But what can I do?"
Shou-kun, don't you have any medicine that might help?
Medicine… was there anything good?
The closest status ailment was [Plague], right? The one where neither HP nor MP recovers.
But I haven't been able to make medicine to cure the [Plague] status…
"Ah, for now, how about this?"
I took off my mantle and draped it over the limp [Cait Sith].
I hope it helps, since it has a positive modifier for MP recovery…
[First Aid skill level increased!]
Ah!
"So this counts as [First Aid]… Well, if it's working, then anything's fine."
Alright, then I should make some blankets or something out of [Amama Fabric].
Just then, the [Transfer Magic Circle] glowed, and this time, four people… wait, one more person than last time?
"Sorry, this one's an attendant…"
"Oh, yes."
The extra person was the boss cat I saw through Seth's stream yesterday.
It glared at me with an intense expression.
"Shyaaa!"
"Ah!"
Azure-san quickly held it down.
Hmm, being threatened by an animal like this is a new experience.
Usually, they get friendly with me, or they run away in fear of big sister Mashiro.
"Purr-lul!"
"Oh, it's fine, it's fine. It can't be helped if it's suddenly brought to a place like this."
Raz, who popped out of my hood, got angry on my behalf, startling the boss cat.
Is it because a [Carbuncle] is rare, after all?
"Woof!" "Lyoo!"
"Ah, thanks. Sorry for the sudden request, Pan."
Lupi and Sweee had brought Pan and ten Urisks, just as requested.
"Lyoo?"
"Yeah. I need you to carry these kids to the [Mountain Cabin]."
"Lyoo!" "Lyoo!" "Lyoo!"
They confidently replied, "Leave it to us," and each carried a [Cait Sith] on their back.
"Can I bring this one too?"
Azure-san asked, still holding down the boss cat.
"Yes, of course."
Nothing's left behind, right? The lid of the [Transfer Magic Circle] connected to the Necropolis is… right, it's fine.
My plan to go to the port today is canceled, but it can't be helped.
"You're a lifesaver. Their condition only worsened in the [Necropolis], so I brought them to the [Dragon Capital], but they showed no signs of recovery…"
So, among the [Cait Sith], it's only these particular ones, huh?
I'm curious why, but…
"We can talk about the details after we settle down."