Chapter 576 - Episode 514: Epic Opening
"Shou-kun, you should probably talk about that thing of yours during today's livestream."
"Huh?"
I'd just barely finished the wooden statue of Sweee (with crystal wings), so I suppose this was more like showing it off to Bell-buchou and Seth than just revealing it.
"You mean the crystal plates modeled after Sweee-chan's wings, right?"
"Umu. Is this [Civil Engineering Magic]?"
"I guess it's [Applied Earth Magic]. It's something I could use once my skill level hit 9."
That answer made Bell-buchou hold her head in her hands, while Seth nodded as if deeply convinced.
According to Bell-buchou, all [Applied Magic] skills are apparently difficult to raise in their later levels.
"Bell-buchou, wasn't your [Applied Wind Magic] skill level 9 already?"
"Yes, but that was only by primarily using Wind Magic, you know?"
Apparently, the [Lightning Ball] magic is quite convenient to use for exploration within the [Ancient Ruins].
I hear that targets hit can sometimes be stunned, so I'm starting to feel like I should learn it too.
"More importantly, if you use those [Granulation] and [Crystallization] skills, wouldn't you be able to freely change the shape of ore?"
"That's a bit much, even for me. The [Magic Points] consumption is insane even at that size."
In theory, it's probably the same as [Excavation].
Breaking hard things just costs a lot of [Magic Points].
"But you can regenerate new glass bottles just by collecting broken ones, you know?"
"Ah, true."
"Is glass still a rare commodity on the mainland?"
"It increased somewhat with the [Demon Kingdom] update. But the mining of silica sand, the raw material, is limited to the southeastern part of the [Demon Kingdom]."
Also, there are apparently separate skills related to glass, and you can only learn them within the [Demon Kingdom].
Well, even if you can go learn the skills themselves, it's tough if you can't get your hands on the raw materials.
I wanna use glass on the island too, you know.
I think I'd like to serve ice cream and stuff on glass plates.
"Good evening~ Is something happening?"
Yata-sensei coming to the [Virtual Club Room] meant it must be almost time for the livestream.
There were also preparations I needed to get done, so I'd just give a quick explanation and then head to [IRO].
...
<10 seconds left... 5, 4,...>
"Everyone, welcome to [Mion and Shou's Relaxed Showtime]!
This is your host, Mion. Please enjoy the show!"
[Galeso] "It's started!"
[Bluesha] "Jade Goddess-sama~! o(^-^)o"
[Ashleaf] "What's an [Epic Skill]!?"
[Rassela] "Cute! So cute!!"
etc. etc...
Today, Mion was wearing the [Jade Goddess Outfit].
She reported that the album recording had safely finished and talked about how the album's release date was still awaiting an official announcement.
Still, comments about [Epic Skills] were trickling in here and there.
All the viewers seemed to think I'd messed up. Well, they're right, though...
"Alright everyone, connecting to the island now! Shou-kun, Lupi-chan, and everyone on the island~"
"Welcome, Mion!"
Waf! Kururu~♪
Today's stream started in the usual spot, just outside the backyard.
Lupi was in her usual spot, settled in my lap as I sat cross-legged. Raz was also in his usual spot, inside my hood.
Sweee, Shal, and Pan were waiting in a slightly different location, and while the [White Dragon Princess] was taking a nap, she might come for mealtime?
"So, what's on the agenda today?"
"Um, first about the [Epic Skill]... Well, it's me. I acquired the [Summoning Magic] skill."
[Uppii] "[Summoning Magic]!?"
[Salonpa] "What can you summon??"
[Nyx] "Details, please!"
[Daytron] "[Information Fee!: 10,000 Yen]"
etc. etc...
The questions were flowing by at an incredible speed, but I couldn't keep up with all of them, so I'd put them aside for later.
I'd just talk about the information I knew: the required [SP], the prerequisite skill levels, and the contents of the dialogue box that appeared before acquiring it.
While glancing at the comment section, which was filled with screams...
"I think it'll be faster to show you what kind of magic it is, so I'll use it now."
"Alright!"
I stood up with Lupi and walked to the center of the backyard.
There was plenty of space, so there shouldn't be any problem.
"[Summon: Rigel]"
As I chanted that, after feeling my [Magic Points] decrease a fair bit, Rigel, equipped with horse tack, appeared before my eyes.
[Gafugafu] "Whoa!"
[Magip] "How much MP does it cost?"
[Hajikiri] "I see. So you can call your partner..."
[Bearmen] "Rigel-kun is so cool!!"
etc. etc...
Nicker~♪
"Yeah, I know, I know."
The reason Shal and the others had put the horse tack on beforehand was so I could ride Rigel to the church now. So,
"Hup!"
"Shou-kun, you're so cool!"
I glanced at the comment section, and well, yeah.
I asked Rigel to go slowly at a walk.
Waf! "Woof!"
Lupi took the lead, and when Leda and Roy, who had smoothly come over, formed a formation on either side, it made me feel a little important.
Well, we arrived at the church pretty quickly, though.
Nya!
"Thanks."
I dismounted Rigel and handed the reins to Shal, who had been waiting for me.
When I mentioned that I usually leave things to Shal and the others, and that Pan and his group eat the vegetables they grow, they were surprised, as expected.
[Shakeena] "Horses and cats together are so healing~♪"
[Santouhei] "Could they be living more luxuriously than us? lol"
[Storay] "I feel like they're going to eat a lot..."
etc. etc...
"Alright, today's main event is inside the church."
"Okay!"