Chapter 670 - Chapter 596: Making the Most of Downtime
After eating dinner in the real world, I head to the virtual club room first.
I share the contents of the letter that arrived during the day, as well as the situation on the southern island with Bell and Seth.
"Hmm hmm. It seems we can consider the southern island's situation to have settled for now."
"If we leave the procurement of seasonings and cooking utensils to Master Chef, we can rest assured. I hear there are people knowledgeable about precious metals and gems in the principality, so you should be able to get all sorts of things."
They say.
For me, I'm thinking I can just leave the rest to them.
"Since things have settled down here, I'm thinking of heading to the northern tower soon."
"I see."
"It looks quite far. What are your plans?"
"Um..."
First, I'm thinking of creating a relay point at the entrance to the northern forest in the grassland.
Not quite a cabin, but a rest spot with a roof would be ideal. If I can place a goddess statue there to make it a safe zone, that would be perfect.
Depending on the surroundings, I'm also considering surrounding it with stone walls.
"Hmm hmm. If we can secure safety there, we could install a transfer magic circle,"
"I won't leave it there permanently, but if I place it after transferring there during my free time after school and retrieve it at night to transfer back, it should solve the cooldown time issue."
"I see. You've thought this through well."
The main task for Wednesday's live stream will be this work.
Mion's album release is coming up on Saturday, but at her own request, since my gameplay will be the main focus, that's how it's turned out.
Well, on Saturday, I'm thinking of gathering everyone for a party anyway.
"Are you planning to complete it during the live stream?"
"Depending on things like the foundation and wood preparation. I don't plan to build anything too elaborate."
I'm planning to get help from Pan and the others, and if I can get help from El as well, it should go even faster. I can leave things like nailing roof boards to her.
For today, at least, I'll just decide on the location and gather some wood.
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After logging in and eating, it's 8:30 PM.
The White Dragon Princess had dessert and then went to sleep, so I head to the bedroom.
Once things have calmed down, I explained my plan to create a relay point before the northern forest.
"So that's the plan. What do you think?"
"I see. Understood. Should I just wait here for now?"
"Yes. First, Lupi and I will go and select a location. Once we've decided, I'll place a transfer magic circle."
First, I need to get the positioning coordinates, so I plan to ride Rigel and head out at top speed with Lupi, Leda, and Roy.
Once we've decided on a location, I'll get the positioning, place a transfer magic circle there, and then have El, Sharl, Pan, and the others come over.
"Alright, I'm off."
"Yes. Please be careful."
"Waf!""Bow!"
Time to hurry.
I'd like to reach the entrance to the northern forest before 10 PM.
"Sharl~ Rigel~"
When I call out like that, Sharl and the others, who were training near the waterway, and Rigel, who was eating grass nearby, immediately notice me and come running.
"I'm heading out now, could you help me prepare?"
"Nyaaf!"
I explain today's plans to Sharl, who is helping me with the saddle.
After placing the transfer magic circle, I also want Pan and the others to help out, so I need to convey that message too.
"Could you tell Pan and the others after I leave? If they can come, have them wait at the mansion. Oh, and there's no need to rush."
"Nya!"
"Alright. Let's go!"
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Greeting the Ghillie Dhu as I run through the forest with Lupi and the others leading the way.
When I reach the lake where I can see the Divine Tree, I slow down a bit. The time is... past 9 PM.
"It took about 20 minutes to run through. Let's take a short break."
"Waf""Bururu"
I take out Lycos (tomatoes) for everyone from my inventory and we eat together.
This is perfect timing, so I should contact Mion.
"Mion. Are you okay now?"
"Yes. Have you arrived already?"
"Ah, no, I'm about halfway there now. Taking a break at the lake. I think I can reach the entrance to the northern forest in about another 20 minutes."
It seems Sharl and Pan have already arrived and are waiting at the mansion.
It would be better to place the transfer magic circle first when I get there.
"Please be careful."
"Yeah."
Now that I think about it, will Schennepentes pop up again?
Well, Rigel is here, and Lupi has gotten stronger too, so he's probably not much of an enemy anymore...
"Well, that can wait for another time. Alright, let's make another run!"
"Waf!""Bururu♪"
Lupi dashes out, followed by Leda and Roy, who are in turn chased by Rigel.
As I was running, I spotted several Ambernaults near the western coast after exiting the grassland, but I'll pass on them today.
I was thinking of hunting down a Hogany Bull if I found one, but too bad. I want to make wine stew again.
While thinking such things, I arrive at the entrance to the northern forest.
I have Lupi and the others keep watch around the area while I set up a transfer magic circle.
"Mion. I've arrived here."
"Yes."
Before long, El and Sharl with the Cait Sith appear.
"Sorry to keep you waiting""Nya!"
"Not at all."
Next, Pan and the Urisk appear as well.
"Ryuu~"
"Thanks. The main task today is gathering wood, so could you help with lumbering later?"
"Ryu!""""Ryuu~""""
While having Rigel keep an eye on the grassland, I take a quick look at the forest entrance.
It really looks similar to the forest when the Red Armor Bear was here, doesn't it?
I try sharing presence detection with Lupi, who went in a little first, and... there don't seem to be any monsters for now.
"It would be better not to build too close to the forest."
"Right?""Ryu"
El and Pan seem to understand instinctively and are nodding.
If I'm going to cut trees from the front, it would be better to build about 30 meters away.
"Um... let's build it around that area. Can you guys start weeding the grass first, Pan?"
"Ryu!"
"In that case, I'll be cutting trees, so could you help me?"
"Yeah, leave it to me."
Time-wise, I think today will end with just gathering wood?
Well, there's no need to rush and complete it during the live stream, so let's take our time.