Chapter 467 - Chapter 415 The Goddess Welcoming Party
Tsubaki-san always drives me home from Mion-san's house. In the car,
"Shou-kun. Will you… tell Buchou?"
"Once I've reunited with Mion. It seems impossible to keep it hidden from Bell-buchou and Seth."
"Yes."
The southern island where Mion successfully started her Uninhabited Island Start. The starting point was a longhouse built over the sea… was it called a water cottage? A row of those was lined up, making it feel like a resort. Well, it was too bare to be called a cottage, with no furniture, and it felt more like an add-on to the mining plant (?) in the center.
"…And the fans?"
"No, I don't think we need to tell them… What do you think, Mion?"
"Yes. As before…"
We both have the PV adoption setting set to 'select each time,' so I think we can hide that part. Mion's goal is to relax with me, so it would be great if we could leisurely play the game together outside of live streams.
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"Alright, so today, we're off to Ramune-san's island dungeon?"
"Yes, it was an invitation from them. Leona-san also said it was fine."
"Leona-dono would only go for the Cait Sith, wouldn't she?" Seth said with a laugh.
Majo Bell's live stream from 8 PM was off today; it seemed she was guest-starring on Ramune-san's live stream. And Yata-sensei was absent. That means he won't be checking up on our situation…
"Then, it's about time."
"Yes, well, I'm off."
"Good luck."
"I'll watch it later."
After seeing the two off to IRO, Mion and I nodded to each other. It would be best if I could reunite with Mion today, but at least I wanted to be sure that the transfer magic circle's destination was that island.
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"Alright. Thanks, Sweee."
"~~~♪"
I returned to the mountain cabin via the Divine Tree. After putting down my belongings, I consulted Nina first.
"Nina. I'm going to try using the transfer magic circle to the Southern Ocean Seabed Resource Mining Facility now to check out the situation over there."
[Yes. Are there any changes to the management system of the Ancient Ruins?]
"No. Just as before, even if someone comes to the Large Transfer Room, don't let anyone in except the people Nina knows."
[Yes. Understood.]
That secures the island. Now, who to bring with me? Lupi, of course, and…
"It would be better to have Shal-kun escort Sweee-chan."
"I see. Lupi, could you call Shal for me?"
"Woof!" ""Bow!""
Lupi dashed off, followed by Leda and Roy. In the meantime, I took out [Heal Potion]s from the storage and packed them into my inventory. I'd turn off [Spatial Magic]'s Storage Expansion to increase my maximum MP.
"~~~?"
"Eh? You're asking what I'm going to do? Well, to pick up the goddess?"
"Ah…"
I had a feeling Sweee would be surprised to see Mion. And Shal too? Besides, I heard that fairies were born from the Jade Goddess, but will the Jade Goddess = Mion situation affect the game?
"Woofn."
"Nya." "Ryu."
Lupi brought not only Shal but also Pan. "Oh, thanks, Shal. I'm going on an adventure now, so could you come as Sweee's escort?"
"Nya!"
Shal saluted smartly. And Pan, with expectant eyes…
"Um, there might be combat, but do you want to come too, Pan?"
"Ryu!"
As if that was the plan, he raised his hoe firmly and replied enthusiastically, "Of course!" I briefly explained our destination to everyone, but I had no idea what lay beyond the transfer magic circle. On the way to the Large Transfer Room, I repeatedly emphasized not to be reckless.
"Shou-kun. Party check."
"Roger."
I confirmed that the party consisted of eight members: me, Lupi, Leda, Roy, Raz, Sweee, Pan, and Shal, then descended the transfer elevator. "Well, I hope we can go…"
We arrived in front of the transfer magic circle, which supposedly connected to the southern island, and removed the stone wall cover that served as a seal. "Alright, everyone, get on."
"Woof!" ""Bow!"" "~~~♪" "Kururu~" "Ryu!" "Nya!"
Once everyone was tightly packed onto the one-meter-square transfer magic circle, "Here we go."
I poured MP into the transfer magic circle, wishing for it to activate. Slowly, light began to overflow, indicating that transfer was possible. My body felt light, and then…
"Hm… Oh?"
"Woof!" ""Bow!""
We seemed to have arrived inside an ancient ruin. It was built similarly to our ancient ruins, with the ceiling faintly glowing. Lupi, Leda, and Roy quickly moved forward to stand guard. The room was about the size of a club room, with a door directly ahead.
"Is this inside that tower?"
"I think so. For now, let's open that door and head outside."
"Please be careful."
"Yeah."
First, I cast [Spirit's Blessing]. Next, as a precaution, I asked Sweee to emit light from the light spirits. "Lupi and I will take the lead. Sweee will be in the middle with Shal. Pan, Leda, and Roy, please take the rear."
There probably won't be any attacks from behind for a while, but it'll be scary after the path branches.
"Now, is this a normal door?"
"No. I think it's one of those doors that requires authority, like the ones we saw in the Necropolis."
"Seriously? That means it's a place you can't come to until at least after the [Necropolis World Quest] is over, I guess."
"But how would someone who started on this island open that door?"
"Maybe like me, an undead has it?"
"…"
At that answer, Mion seemed to shiver slightly. She's a goddess, so I think she should just purify the undead.
"Oh, I almost forgot again."
If there were undead, it would be better to apply the [Holy Magic] blessing to everyone. I thought it might interfere with [Spirit's Blessing], but it seemed to stack without any problems? However, the MP consumption per second was for both, which affected my recovery rate.
"That's right. This is what you eat in times like these."
"~~~!"
Sweee was the first to pounce on the Lycos Preserves I pulled from my inventory. But this time, the goal was to further boost MP recovery, rather than to savor it. And after eating it, I understood the terrifying power of MP recovery +5 per 60 seconds (for 1 hour) and Anti-Plague II (for 6 hours).
"Alright! Let's go welcome the goddess!"