Chapter 475 - Chapter 422 The Goddess Who Came Incognito?
As we descended the slope leading to the port, we encountered the Selkies in the Papu Fruit fields on our right. They were carrying their harvested fruit in woven baskets and approached us, then noticed Mion.
""Kyoo~!""
As expected, they were surprised because she looked just like the Jade Goddess. "Ah, um, this is Mion, who will be living on the island with us."
"Y-it's a pleasure to meet you." The Selkies were surprised by Mion's polite bow, but immediately,
""Kyoo~♪""
They handed Mion a basket full of Papu Fruit. "Eh? Eh?"
"It's a gift. Please accept it."
"Y-yes. Thank you." Seeing Mion smile happily as she accepted, the Selkies also looked very pleased. Following the Selkies, we descended to the area around the old tavern.
"Kyoo~!"
"True, it's been a while!" I caught True as he ran up. As always, the fluffy, soft texture of his clothes (?) was comfortable.
""Kyukyu!""
"Kyoo?"
The Selkies who followed him guided True, "This way! This way!" towards, of course,
"True-kun. Nice to meet you."
"Kyoo~!?" His eyes widened in surprise. Well, yeah, he'd be surprised if Mion, who looks exactly like the Jade Goddess, appeared. He looked at me as if asking, What's going on?
"It's like the Jade Goddess has come to visit in human form, I guess?"
"Kyoo!" When I answered, True's excitement reached its peak, as if saying, "Amazing!" He looked at Mion with sparkling eyes.
"It's a pleasure to meet you."
"Kyukyu!" He gripped her outstretched hand with both of his and shook it vigorously. I hadn't been too worried, but it was good that they became friends so quickly. Rather than friends, it feels a bit like worship, but since she's the Jade Goddess, I guess it can't be helped.
"Alright, let's eat."
"Yes."
"Kyoo~!" ""Kyoo~!""
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Today's meal was Oranjack (mackerel) fry. Crispy fried fish using Kohaku (wheat), Yakokko eggs, and olive oil. "Is it delicious?"
"It's delicious!"
"Kyoo~!"
For Sweee and Raz, I made a yogurt mix with Camlus and Lycos. Perhaps because I made it quite sweet, Sweee and the others were delighted, and the Selkie girls also seemed curious.
"Mion, are you curious about that too?"
"Y-yes. Please teach me how to make it. Shou-kun makes it in no time at all…"
"Ah, sorry." I was rushed by Sweee, so I just whipped it up. But it was also that easy to make.
"Kyoo~. Kyukyu?"
"Ah, you mean beyond the cave in that cliff? We'll go once we're fully prepared, I suppose?"
"Kyoo!"
True was full of motivation, making a fist-pumping pose, but I really didn't want him to do anything too dangerous. "Should we get new weapons and armor?"
"Yeah. At the very least, I want to remake my Ken-nata before we go. Speaking of which, how do you make Heavy Silver Steel…?"
"Heavy Silver Steel, you say?"
"Yeah. From the name, it sounds heavy and hard." It's the metal used to repair a magic boat, so it must be quite good. This time, for now, I'd make it with iron… No, I received the [Basic Alchemy] book, and I don't think I've read it properly. I should read it all the way through before trying.
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It felt busy, but today's purpose was to introduce Mion to the Drab Wolves and Selkies, so we decided to return to the mountain cabin after dinner. "Well then, we'll visit again soon."
"""Kyoo~♪""
Mion had become quite friendly with the Selkies, which was heartwarming. They gave her baskets full of Rumorella (bayberry) and olives, almost too much to carry. However, we were going back via the Divine Tree.
"Next time, we'll take our time, so please look forward to it."
"Kyoo~♪"
After hugging True, we headed to the Divine Tree. Sweee floated into the tree hollow, held her hand up, and opened the path connecting to the Divine Tree in the mountain cabin's basin. "~~~♪" "Thanks. Raz, you first, please."
"Kururu~♪"
Raz, the Fairies, and Lupi and the others went through, then it was my turn. After me, Mion passed through, and Sweee was last. "Mion."
"Yes." As I offered Mion my hand when she exited the tree hollow, Sweee immediately flew to Mion's left shoulder. "What time is it now?"
"Ah, um… it's just past 10:40 PM." Mion opened her menu to check. I asked out of habit, but I could have checked myself.
"Ah, sorry."
"No. But when I play games, I lose track of time. I usually watch from the studio, so there was a clock visible."
"Well, the live streams will still be from the studio, as before."
"Yes."
Mion coming to the island would be a secret for the time being. There were no benefits to making it public, and it was right after she was officially recognized as the Jade Goddess, so I had told Bell-buchou and Seth that we'd keep it secret for now.
"Kururu~♪" "~~~♪" """~~~♪"""
"Hm, well, see you later."
"Let's play again soon."
We parted ways with Raz and Sweee here. "I'm going back to read the alchemy book, what about you, Mion?"
"Ah, I'll read the [Ancient Iris-Colored Divine Scripture] too."
"Roger. Then, let's read until time's up and then call it a day."
Oh, I messed up. I had told Mion about [Spirit Magic]. "Mion, let's learn [Spirit Magic] tomorrow too."
"Yes." Preparing a Light Spirit Stone while blacksmithing would be perfect, I guess? I took the Observation Deck route, so I should have made a Water Spirit Stone too…
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