Chapter 630 - Chapter 561: Careful Preparations
"Oh! So Mion-dono is finally going to stream from the island?"
"Ah. About that, I need some advice. Should Mion be there from the start? Or would it be better if she appeared later?"
I asked which timing would be better, but Yata-sensei simply said, "I think either is fine~."
Bell-bucho's opinion was that it would have more impact if she was there from the start, and that Mion could very well be the main star of today's live stream.
"If I may offer a personal opinion, Mion-dono's wishes should be prioritized. My brother would likely do so without even being told."
"That's true, but Mion's still agonizing over it, you know."
It seems she's bothered by the idea of being the main star throughout our two-person stream.
There's no need for her to worry about that, and besides, if Mion hadn't been commentating, I don't think we would've gained so many viewers in the first place.
"In that case, my brother should prepare something as well. The topic of the Regenerative Magic Crystal Stone would be fine, but what about the Jade Goddess wooden statue I requested earlier?"
"Ah, that. I think it'll be finished today or tomorrow, so maybe we can unveil it. I'm thinking Mion can do the unveiling ceremony."
Making stained glass from recycled glass… that probably won't be ready in time.
Actually, I haven't even decided on a design yet, and I haven't checked if the glass I received is enough.
"Hmm. By the way, I'd like compensation for providing the idea, if you please?"
Miki said, extending her hand.
Well, a pudding for dessert after a meal is a small price to pay.
"Yuki-san contacted me and said that the rumor about being able to gather small Magic Stones to make larger Magic Crystal Stones is already quite widespread."
Bell-bucho brought up that topic when I arrived at the Virtual Club Room.
The information provided by Azure-san seems to have spread in the blink of an eye.
"So, the World Quest must be progressing as well, right?"
"Yes, there was a World Announcement, apparently."
"Oho!"
I wondered what would happen to World Quest notifications while offline, but apparently, you can check them later. That makes sense.
I need to check it once I log in…
"And some players are apparently starting to collect Magic Stones."
"Huh?"
"Ever since it became known that the devils' objective involved Magic Stones, there's been a faction collecting them for speculative purposes. That rumor must have further inflamed their fervor."
So, they're buying up small Magic Stones from people who aren't interested in such speculative ventures. That aspect is very MMO-like, isn't it?
"If I tell them about the Regenerative Magic Crystal Stones, won't that instantly cool things down? Or maybe the opposite?"
"It's uncertain which way it will go, but my brother has no need to worry about it."
"Actually, I think it would be better to say it sooner rather than later."
Ah, that's right.
Then, it seems I should definitely mention the Regenerative Magic Crystal Stones as well…
…………
"Mornin'."
"U-Uh, good morning."
When I woke up in the mansion's bed, Mion was next to me, as always, but my heart still pounded.
And, I wonder if it's just my imagination, but our distance seems to be shrinking little by little…
"Shou-kun. Shall we check the World Quest's progress?"
"Ah, right, that's right."
I sat up on the bed and opened the menu.
World Quest info, let's see…
[World Quest: When the Devils Come]
Devils that invaded the Demon Kingdom have infiltrated the Marsis Republic and the Necropolis. They have also been sighted heading towards the Paltheim Principality and the Wolkelst Kingdom. Some devils infiltrated remote islands from the Necropolis, but these were successfully eliminated. Furthermore, information obtained from captured devils reveals that they are collecting Magic Stones and attempting to reuse them as large Magic Crystal Stones. Subjugate the invading devils and reclaim the stolen Magic Stones and Magic Crystal Stones. Objective: Subjugate invading devils and investigate their purpose: 52%
"Whoa, hasn't it progressed really fast?"
"Yes. I believe it was still in single digits when we last checked."
Part of it is that I hadn't been paying attention, but it seems figuring out their objective made a big difference.
And then, once their ultimate goal is revealed? I suspect it's to restart the Ancient Ruins… but I wonder.
"Shou-kun?"
"Ah, sorry. First, breakfast, I guess. After that, I'll continue working on the wooden statue."
"Okay."
I plan to have Mion come during the finishing stage and adjust the fine details.
If I can get that far today, that'll be good, and I can leave the final adjustments for tomorrow, after taking a day off.
It's fine to take my time and work slowly…
"Ah, Mion, tomorrow's Saturday, so you have lessons, don't you?"
"Yes. I was planning to practice thoroughly because there's also the live stream…"
Oh no. Mion won't be here tomorrow afternoon.
"Um, should we take a break?"
"Ah, no, no. Logging in at 7 PM will be enough time for the final adjustments."
I'll finish it to near completion today, and tomorrow afternoon, I'll go visit True and the others.
Come to think of it, I left True and the others to guard Gaju and his group on the Southern Island without introducing them to Emeraldia-sama… well, I guess I can do it another time.
"Hey there, you two."
"Hi there. Any messages or anything?"
"Let's see. Argenta-sama asked Emeraldia-sama a few times if she was alright, but other than that, not really."
El-san said with a wry smile.
Argenta-san is such a worrier…
"Food~?" "♪♪♪" "♪♪♪"
White Dragon Princess-sama and Sweee, who seemed to have been playing in the backyard, came over.
"Woof!" "Bark!"
Since Lupi and the others had smug looks, as if saying they were on guard duty, I'll give them plenty of pets and praise.
"Let's have breakfast."
"Yeah. Let's eat something delicious first."