Chapter 241: Episode 241 "The Secret of Cecil and Rafilia's Training and the Mysterious City Survey Plan&quo
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And so, after Cecil and Letitia had calmed down...
Once again, long time no see. Cecil, Rafilia.
'Yes! Nagi-sama. I've missed you!
You'll always feel safest when you're standing next to your master.
I patted Cecil and Rafilia's heads.
Cecil's eyes are closed in a pleasant way and Rafilia is nodding like a puppy dog.
It's been a long time since I've touched their hair, and it makes me happy too.
"Once again, saint, thank you for taking care of Cecil and Rafilia,
Thank you for your help. Saint Delilirah.
'Cecil and Rafilia, you've come to your training well,'
In the air, Her Highness stretched out her chest and said, "Ahem.
What kind of training did you have, by the way?
The purpose of this is to strengthen your magic and improve your ability to control it. First of all, you have to build up your concentration and then you can manipulate the magic and let it flow through your body. By doing so, you will be able to concentrate and strengthen your magical power.
...... It's been a tough apprenticeship.
...... I've screwed up a lot of things, too.
It's amazing: ...... Both Cecil and Raphilia and the saints.
'You did your best. Cecil, Raphilia.
It's no wonder you two have been amped up: ......
Cecil - although he hasn't grown in appearance, his magic power seems to have increased considerably. Moreover, it seems that she's been able to use her magic power to create useless demons.
Rafilia is able to temporarily amplify her magic power and senses. I heard that she can even control a golem by expanding her senses.
I wonder what kind of training she had in mind.
'Is that training something I can do too?
'It's hard. It's the training I thought of for Cecil-kun and Rafilia-kun.
In a solemn tone, the saint said.
Me, Rita and Letitia all gulped.
What kind of training was that?
'The first training was 'without thinking about (・・・・・) Nagi-kun (...), (・・・・) and mixing herbs for two hours.'
...... Yes?
Thinking of Nagi, I let the water in the mixing pot evaporate with a whimper. But it was impossible for both of us to accomplish this task.
...... Yes. It quickly evaporated.
...... I'm sorry I couldn't do that.
Cecil and Raphilia nodded ruefully.
...... Yeah. I'm sure you're right.
'It's hard to 'make something 'not think(・・・・・・)' (...)'
Yeah. Delilira found out about it later, too.
The saintly lady groaned, mmmm.
"If you recall, Delilira-san once tried not to think about 'the nobleman who ordered me to pray all night long' when she was a saint, and on the contrary, she couldn't sleep all night: ......
I'm sure the saints had a hard time with it: ......
"On the contrary, I focused on the 'image of beating that noble' and threw my divine power at the undead, and it was so effective that I awakened to a high-level divine technique, the Great Divine Punishment [Grand Panishments].
'That's a nasty way to wake up!
Remembering that, Delilira-san gave them the task of mixing herbs for two hours while thinking only of Nagi.
You didn't put 'bashfulness' in there, did you?
''There's no way I would. If you do, Cecil-kun's 'Ancient Language Magic' will be flying at you: ......
At the saint's words, Cecil is nodding his head, kokoku-sama.
Well, you're right. There's no way that Saintess would give you such a challenge.
...... If by any chance she did, this cave would have been blown up without a trace.
''After the two of you completed that, now I've given you another challenge.
What's the challenge?
"I'm going to spend two hours concocting herbs, 'with only the thought of freeing Nagi-kun'!
Not much has changed, Your Highness.
But it didn't work out that way.
It's ......." "It's .......
Cecil is turning bright red and Rafilia is nodding with a serious face.
The place where the two of them 'set me free' - I'm interested in it, but it's difficult. Especially Cecil.
'But that's not going to faze Delilira-san! Because the next challenge was a huge success.
The saint pointed to the air and struck a definitive pose.
'Next, I had a herb concoction for six hours while thinking only of being set free by Nagi-kun! This one was a huge success!
It's tripled in time!
It can't be helped. We were both so wrapped up in our images that we never came back.
""...... I see."
Me, Rita and Letitia nodded.
Cecil is trembling, holding his face as if he remembered that time.
Rafilia - for some reason, her body is trembling with a pikun.
I'll ask her later on what kind of image she had in mind, slowly. The details.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. That's how we both awakened to the skill.
'There's a lot to say about my training methods, but thank you. Saints.
After all, Saintess is amazing.
She understood Cecil and Rafilia's personalities and came up with the perfect method for both of them.
''Well then, Cecil, Rafilia, can you show me what's in your skills?''
.......
You'll see!
I touched Cecil and Raphilia's breasts.
Then, with my master's authority, I disclose their skills.
''Creation of Magic Bird (Create Wing) LV4.''
The skill to create a bird messenger using magic and emotion.
Using Cecil Falot's magic and wishes (which are always reflected in his thoughts), the bird-shaped messenger is created. The messenger is knitted with magic and will disappear after taking a certain amount of damage or completing its task.
The messenger can detect the location of the master and the person with whom the master has "spirit engagement" or "spirit link". Even if Cecil doesn't know where they are, the messenger will fly towards the target.
The messenger can deliver a small package or message to the target.
However, messages are based on "Cecil's strong feelings at the time", so they may be uncontrollable in some cases. Careful.
So this is Cecil's new skill.
It seems to be able to send an emissary to me or someone I've "spiritually committed" or "spiritually connected" to.
That's really useful. And it's great that you can use it even if you don't know where the user is.
The "mind linkage" skills are limited to a certain distance and number of people.
By the way, didn't Cecil say that he used this skill in the dungeon?
And Letitia had turned bright red.
...... I think I know what happened. I think I know what happened.
"Instantaneous Strengthening (Instantaneous Strengthening), Lv 5
The skill to 'expand' and 'share' 'magic, sensation and consciousness'
Raphilia-Grace's magic and senses are expanded for 1 minute of LVx (spend).
During this time, her magic power is strengthened and she can add her expanded consciousness and senses to other objects.
For example, if you add consciousness and senses to the golem, it will be able to move in the same way as Rafilia herself. It can share the senses of touch, taste and sight. In addition, the golem's senses become more sensitive (10 times), so it can perceive distant sounds and presence (we did not say it can react).
It can also be given to inorganic objects, so for example, if you give a stone a Raphilia sensation and throw it through a door, you will be able to see what is going on at a distance.
The weakness is that the senses you grant can be transmitted to Rafilia.
If four golems had been tickled by their alter ego Rita in the earlier golem battle, the tickling would have hit with 40 times the sensitivity.
You can also grant sensation to pillows and blankets, so you can also grant it to Nagi's blanket to enjoy the "sensation of wrapping Nagi". However, be careful not to "rebuild" it while it's still in that state, as you'll be hit with an unbelievably strong stimulus. It's just 10 times more sensitive.
Raphilia's skill is also useful, but it's difficult to use .......
It's a skill that increases your magic and sensitivity. It's true that magic becomes stronger, but it also makes your senses more sensitive. I'm not going to let you fight in that state.
I wonder what would happen if I did a 'magic power combination' like Cecil's in that state.
You would be able to use super powerful magic power, but your ...... senses would be increased tenfold, so .......
...... Let's experiment with it sooner or later.
For now, I've checked Cecil and Rafilia's skills.
I also found that the two of them have grown up. I have to thank the saint.
''Cecil and Rafilia, you did a great job. It's great.
...... But I missed Nagi and I missed you .......
Let me replenish my 'Master Ingredient' later, sir!
...... um, yeah. Good.
I nodded.
I don't want it to turn into 'Loyalty Runaway 《Over Loyalty》'. When I got back home, I saw ......, what was that? Cecil, what's wrong?
'Yes, that's right. Besides, I would like Nagi-sama to see my messenger.
The errand boy?
'Ha, yes. If you can help me experiment with getting the message across: ......
Yeah. Sure.
'Well, then, I'll leave a message for the messenger, so if you can go to ...... and follow the message to Nagi, you can go to ......
'Cecil! What's wrong with you? Why are you turning red!
That's okay. I'm a grown-up now. ...... I'll do my best.
Boh, Cecil's whole body turns bright red, as if spewing steam.
At any rate, you must help with the skill experiment. Promise to act according to the message──and of course, I'll go along with Rafilia's skill experiment...
Okay, I'll tell you about the case we met.
After calming Cecil down, I began to explain.
'I want you to hear what happened at Metecal. Would you be willing to let me know what Cecil and Rafilia think?
Yes. Nagi-sama, I'd like to see you!
Rita and Leticia, let me know if there's anything I'm missing or wrong in the story.
Riley! Yes, sir.
'The saint, please listen with Cecil and the others. There's been a pretty big incident.
All right. Well, I won't be surprised by your story now, Nagi!
The saintess folded her arms and huffed and puffed and sniffed.
'This isn't the first time Nagi-kun and the others have gotten involved with the world's secrets. Delilira, you're already used to it. It's no use trying to scare me!
Is that so?
Yeah.
''I understand. And this is the 'Demon King's Orb' that can change a person to look like a Demon King.
I placed the black orb I took out of my luggage on the floor.
''I don't have the ability to make a person look like a demon king anymore, but his will is still there. Also, the dragon's magic power was used for this. By absorbing it, Shiro's inhabited 'Soft Golem Ritogon' form also changed.
White, I thought you'd grown up!
White, in the form of a small celestial dragon, jumped out of the luggage.
''But it's still soft and capable of absorbing water! I thought it might help you after your daddy's bath!'
''It seems that the 'Demon King's Orb' was created in the west, in the 'town where wizards and alchemists gather'. There might be other dragon magic there, so I'm thinking of going there, but I'm thinking of going there, but I'd like the saintly lady's opinion──, huh?
Saint, why are you looking at the wall with your faraway eyes?
What's wrong?
Don't suppose there's anything about the Demon Lord's Orb...
I wonder what life is all about. Nagi-kun.
What's the matter with you, saint?
'Because, you know. It seems to me that Delilira-san's life has more incidents after her death. Especially when it involves Nagi-kun. Especially when it has to do with Nagi-kun.
Why did you say that twice?
'I'm in trouble. Delilira, you're getting more and more connected to real life events: ....... Mr. Delilira is already dead, you know? There's very little to wish for or desire about reality, you know? Delilira's only wish is to witness the birth of Nagi and Cecil's child and to see how much the child resembles Delilira's friend Aristia. I would love her immensely, and then...
How far ahead do you look, saint?
That's the short version, anyway.
The saint was very pissed off.
'You scared the crap out of me! Nagi, what did you do in Metekal town? What's the "Demon Lord's Orb"? Don't give Delilira any more surprises!
He was waving his arms around and freaking out.
'What is it that surprises you more often than not after you're dead? Delilira-san won't be able to disappear forever like this, you know. At all.
I'm sorry. Saints.
It's okay. I just wanted to surprise you as much as I could.
With that, the saint sat down on the floor.
'Well, can you tell me more about it?'
We continued to explain.
The incident of the "Demon King Shortage" in the port city of Ilgafa.
- - Rita and Letitia were trapped in the baron's house.
I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
The purpose of the martial arts tournament was to select the official heroes to defeat the Demon King and the people to make the Demon King's army. The item for that was the 'Demon King's Orb'.
And in the end, I made the Demon King's Orb into a harmless one, and...
The "Martial Arts Tournament" has been cancelled and the organizer, Count Kervis, has gone missing.
With information from Rita and Leticia, I told Cecil, Raphilia, and the saintly lady about such things.
''You destroyed the ritual to create the ...... demon king. As expected of you, Nagi-kun!
After listening to the story, the holy woman murmured vaguely.
I'm really surprised. I don't think there will ever be anything more surprising in your life, Delilira.
...... I'm surprised too. I can't believe I couldn't help you in such a difficult time.
...... Mmmm. If ancient elves were involved, I should have gone too.
Cecil and Raphilia are disappointed.
But this can't be helped.
Even I didn't expect that a 'martial arts tournament' would be held in order to create a Demon King.
This incident was really unexpected.
''So you're going to go to the 'City of Wizards and Alchemists', Nagi-kun?''
''Yes. The Demon King's Orb told me that the alchemist who created me obtained the dragon's magic power in that town. He said that the alchemist who created him got the magic power of the dragon in that town. Maybe that town has the magic power of the previous Heavenly Dragon ...... Shiro's mother.
I said.
'I don't want the dragon's magic to be misused and I want to recover as much as possible for ...... White's sake.
...... That sounds like Nagi.
I'm sure Nagi would say that.
Why are you looking at me with such kind eyes? Both Rita and Letitia.
''Don't you know anything about The City of Wizards and Alchemists, saint?
That's probably what you mean by 'The Academy of Magical Research'.
The Academy?
'It's a town of wizards and alchemists,' he said, 'where there are research institutes, libraries and educational facilities for wizards. There are research institutes, libraries and educational facilities for witches and wizards. It's a branch of the Academy of Magical Research, which doesn't do much for me. Nowadays, if I were to talk about wizards and alchemists, the 'Citadel of Magical Seekers' would be the place to be.
The saint's fingers begin to draw the terrain in the air.
I pulled out a map from my pack and unfolded it.
She moved on the map and pointed to the foot of a mountain in the west.
The place is further west from the resort town of Mishlila. It's at the foot of the mountain. It's upstream.
It's just that the 'Citadel of Magic Quest' - the 'Academy' is not allowed to enter without permission. Delilah tried to send her golems there before, but they were too cautious ...... and gave up.
It's a town of people who study magic. ......
Maybe there's some classified information or something.
Besides, the alchemist who created the 'Demon King's Orb' was under the orders of the ancient elves.
If that's the case, there might be something related to the ancient elves' technology in that town.
''I understand. I'll go there for now.''
No, no. That's why it's so difficult. There's a lot of caution and a lot of people out there.
If there are too many people, that means they're consuming something, right?
...... Huh?
'That means there must be merchants who come and go in and out of that town. If people are living there, they need food, clothes, and sundries, right? If all you live in are wizards and alchemists, that means not many people produce food, right? So they should have to bring it in from elsewhere.
When I say this, the saintly lady gets a plop on her face.
Rita, Leticia, Cecil and Rafilia are clapping their hands with a pop.
I think they understand.
'If that's the case, there must be merchants or wagons coming and going. And our house is located in the 'port city of Irgapha' - a major trading center that is mainly concerned with shipping. Even if we don't have direct trade, we may know someone who carries goods to the 'Academy'.
I said.
'In the meantime, I'll talk to Iris when we get back to Ilgafa. I'll follow the trail and see if we can sneak in. If we go as merchants, they won't complain, right?
...... You have some great thoughts, Nagi.
Is that so?
That's right. Delilira couldn't even get into the Academy. It was an unexpected idea to sneak in there disguised as a merchant.
Whether it works or not remains to be seen, though.
In the meantime, let's talk to Iris.
She might be able to find a route to the Academy through the merchant's contacts and get us in legally.
That way, she can get us access to the city.
We've gotten this far. I want to find out as much as I can about the dragon's magic and the alchemist's secrets.
If someone makes the Demon King's Orb Version 2, I won't be able to relax and live in peace.
Besides, maybe I can get some alchemy-related skills over there. Alchemy is literally the art of creating gold. If we can obtain such skills - we'll be one step closer to a life of not working again.
Let's do as much as we can. You can do as much as you can.
Anyway. Anyway, I see your plan, Nagi.
The Ghost Saintess nodded at the map.
''I'll help you infiltrate the 'Academy', Delilira-san. I'll teach you everything I know.
'Thank you. Saints.
'But be careful. That place is the headquarters of wizards and alchemists. Some of them are powerful wizards.
Don't worry. I will protect you, Nagi, even if I have to pay for your life.
I'm powered up, too! If anything happens to the Master, he and Cecil-sama will turn the Academy into ashes!
"Hey!
"Don't be such a prick about it before you get there!
Straight up, already.
Even if you train and become stronger, Cecil and Rafilia won't change.
''Well then, first, give me some information about the town. Then I'll go back to Ilgafa and make an infiltration plan with Iris and the others.
I said.
Then me and Cecil, Rita and Leticia, Raphilia and the saintly lady are sitting in a car seat and have a strategy meeting.
Shiro, in Little Tenryu mode, is on my lap, listening to the conversation. She may have fallen asleep in the middle of the meeting, though she is beginning to breathe in her sleep.
I'm sure you'll be able to find and retrieve the dragon's magical power in the ...... 'Academy of Magical Explorations', if it's there. Don't worry, White.
'Yeah. Thanks, Dad. ......
I mumbled to myself as I patted him on the back.
Please report us if you find any errors so we can fix it asap!
And so, after Cecil and Letitia had calmed down...
Once again, long time no see. Cecil, Rafilia.
'Yes! Nagi-sama. I've missed you!
You'll always feel safest when you're standing next to your master.
I patted Cecil and Rafilia's heads.
Cecil's eyes are closed in a pleasant way and Rafilia is nodding like a puppy dog.
It's been a long time since I've touched their hair, and it makes me happy too.
"Once again, saint, thank you for taking care of Cecil and Rafilia,
Thank you for your help. Saint Delilirah.
'Cecil and Rafilia, you've come to your training well,'
In the air, Her Highness stretched out her chest and said, "Ahem.
What kind of training did you have, by the way?
The purpose of this is to strengthen your magic and improve your ability to control it. First of all, you have to build up your concentration and then you can manipulate the magic and let it flow through your body. By doing so, you will be able to concentrate and strengthen your magical power.
...... It's been a tough apprenticeship.
...... I've screwed up a lot of things, too.
It's amazing: ...... Both Cecil and Raphilia and the saints.
'You did your best. Cecil, Raphilia.
It's no wonder you two have been amped up: ......
Cecil - although he hasn't grown in appearance, his magic power seems to have increased considerably. Moreover, it seems that she's been able to use her magic power to create useless demons.
Rafilia is able to temporarily amplify her magic power and senses. I heard that she can even control a golem by expanding her senses.
I wonder what kind of training she had in mind.
'Is that training something I can do too?
'It's hard. It's the training I thought of for Cecil-kun and Rafilia-kun.
In a solemn tone, the saint said.
Me, Rita and Letitia all gulped.
What kind of training was that?
'The first training was 'without thinking about (・・・・・) Nagi-kun (...), (・・・・) and mixing herbs for two hours.'
...... Yes?
Thinking of Nagi, I let the water in the mixing pot evaporate with a whimper. But it was impossible for both of us to accomplish this task.
...... Yes. It quickly evaporated.
...... I'm sorry I couldn't do that.
Cecil and Raphilia nodded ruefully.
...... Yeah. I'm sure you're right.
'It's hard to 'make something 'not think(・・・・・・)' (...)'
Yeah. Delilira found out about it later, too.
The saintly lady groaned, mmmm.
"If you recall, Delilira-san once tried not to think about 'the nobleman who ordered me to pray all night long' when she was a saint, and on the contrary, she couldn't sleep all night: ......
I'm sure the saints had a hard time with it: ......
"On the contrary, I focused on the 'image of beating that noble' and threw my divine power at the undead, and it was so effective that I awakened to a high-level divine technique, the Great Divine Punishment [Grand Panishments].
'That's a nasty way to wake up!
Remembering that, Delilira-san gave them the task of mixing herbs for two hours while thinking only of Nagi.
You didn't put 'bashfulness' in there, did you?
''There's no way I would. If you do, Cecil-kun's 'Ancient Language Magic' will be flying at you: ......
At the saint's words, Cecil is nodding his head, kokoku-sama.
Well, you're right. There's no way that Saintess would give you such a challenge.
...... If by any chance she did, this cave would have been blown up without a trace.
''After the two of you completed that, now I've given you another challenge.
What's the challenge?
"I'm going to spend two hours concocting herbs, 'with only the thought of freeing Nagi-kun'!
Not much has changed, Your Highness.
But it didn't work out that way.
It's ......." "It's .......
Cecil is turning bright red and Rafilia is nodding with a serious face.
The place where the two of them 'set me free' - I'm interested in it, but it's difficult. Especially Cecil.
'But that's not going to faze Delilira-san! Because the next challenge was a huge success.
The saint pointed to the air and struck a definitive pose.
'Next, I had a herb concoction for six hours while thinking only of being set free by Nagi-kun! This one was a huge success!
It's tripled in time!
It can't be helped. We were both so wrapped up in our images that we never came back.
""...... I see."
Me, Rita and Letitia nodded.
Cecil is trembling, holding his face as if he remembered that time.
Rafilia - for some reason, her body is trembling with a pikun.
I'll ask her later on what kind of image she had in mind, slowly. The details.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. That's how we both awakened to the skill.
'There's a lot to say about my training methods, but thank you. Saints.
After all, Saintess is amazing.
She understood Cecil and Rafilia's personalities and came up with the perfect method for both of them.
''Well then, Cecil, Rafilia, can you show me what's in your skills?''
.......
You'll see!
I touched Cecil and Raphilia's breasts.
Then, with my master's authority, I disclose their skills.
''Creation of Magic Bird (Create Wing) LV4.''
The skill to create a bird messenger using magic and emotion.
Using Cecil Falot's magic and wishes (which are always reflected in his thoughts), the bird-shaped messenger is created. The messenger is knitted with magic and will disappear after taking a certain amount of damage or completing its task.
The messenger can detect the location of the master and the person with whom the master has "spirit engagement" or "spirit link". Even if Cecil doesn't know where they are, the messenger will fly towards the target.
The messenger can deliver a small package or message to the target.
However, messages are based on "Cecil's strong feelings at the time", so they may be uncontrollable in some cases. Careful.
So this is Cecil's new skill.
It seems to be able to send an emissary to me or someone I've "spiritually committed" or "spiritually connected" to.
That's really useful. And it's great that you can use it even if you don't know where the user is.
The "mind linkage" skills are limited to a certain distance and number of people.
By the way, didn't Cecil say that he used this skill in the dungeon?
And Letitia had turned bright red.
...... I think I know what happened. I think I know what happened.
"Instantaneous Strengthening (Instantaneous Strengthening), Lv 5
The skill to 'expand' and 'share' 'magic, sensation and consciousness'
Raphilia-Grace's magic and senses are expanded for 1 minute of LVx (spend).
During this time, her magic power is strengthened and she can add her expanded consciousness and senses to other objects.
For example, if you add consciousness and senses to the golem, it will be able to move in the same way as Rafilia herself. It can share the senses of touch, taste and sight. In addition, the golem's senses become more sensitive (10 times), so it can perceive distant sounds and presence (we did not say it can react).
It can also be given to inorganic objects, so for example, if you give a stone a Raphilia sensation and throw it through a door, you will be able to see what is going on at a distance.
The weakness is that the senses you grant can be transmitted to Rafilia.
If four golems had been tickled by their alter ego Rita in the earlier golem battle, the tickling would have hit with 40 times the sensitivity.
You can also grant sensation to pillows and blankets, so you can also grant it to Nagi's blanket to enjoy the "sensation of wrapping Nagi". However, be careful not to "rebuild" it while it's still in that state, as you'll be hit with an unbelievably strong stimulus. It's just 10 times more sensitive.
Raphilia's skill is also useful, but it's difficult to use .......
It's a skill that increases your magic and sensitivity. It's true that magic becomes stronger, but it also makes your senses more sensitive. I'm not going to let you fight in that state.
I wonder what would happen if I did a 'magic power combination' like Cecil's in that state.
You would be able to use super powerful magic power, but your ...... senses would be increased tenfold, so .......
...... Let's experiment with it sooner or later.
For now, I've checked Cecil and Rafilia's skills.
I also found that the two of them have grown up. I have to thank the saint.
''Cecil and Rafilia, you did a great job. It's great.
...... But I missed Nagi and I missed you .......
Let me replenish my 'Master Ingredient' later, sir!
...... um, yeah. Good.
I nodded.
I don't want it to turn into 'Loyalty Runaway 《Over Loyalty》'. When I got back home, I saw ......, what was that? Cecil, what's wrong?
'Yes, that's right. Besides, I would like Nagi-sama to see my messenger.
The errand boy?
'Ha, yes. If you can help me experiment with getting the message across: ......
Yeah. Sure.
'Well, then, I'll leave a message for the messenger, so if you can go to ...... and follow the message to Nagi, you can go to ......
'Cecil! What's wrong with you? Why are you turning red!
That's okay. I'm a grown-up now. ...... I'll do my best.
Boh, Cecil's whole body turns bright red, as if spewing steam.
At any rate, you must help with the skill experiment. Promise to act according to the message──and of course, I'll go along with Rafilia's skill experiment...
Okay, I'll tell you about the case we met.
After calming Cecil down, I began to explain.
'I want you to hear what happened at Metecal. Would you be willing to let me know what Cecil and Rafilia think?
Yes. Nagi-sama, I'd like to see you!
Rita and Leticia, let me know if there's anything I'm missing or wrong in the story.
Riley! Yes, sir.
'The saint, please listen with Cecil and the others. There's been a pretty big incident.
All right. Well, I won't be surprised by your story now, Nagi!
The saintess folded her arms and huffed and puffed and sniffed.
'This isn't the first time Nagi-kun and the others have gotten involved with the world's secrets. Delilira, you're already used to it. It's no use trying to scare me!
Is that so?
Yeah.
''I understand. And this is the 'Demon King's Orb' that can change a person to look like a Demon King.
I placed the black orb I took out of my luggage on the floor.
''I don't have the ability to make a person look like a demon king anymore, but his will is still there. Also, the dragon's magic power was used for this. By absorbing it, Shiro's inhabited 'Soft Golem Ritogon' form also changed.
White, I thought you'd grown up!
White, in the form of a small celestial dragon, jumped out of the luggage.
''But it's still soft and capable of absorbing water! I thought it might help you after your daddy's bath!'
''It seems that the 'Demon King's Orb' was created in the west, in the 'town where wizards and alchemists gather'. There might be other dragon magic there, so I'm thinking of going there, but I'm thinking of going there, but I'd like the saintly lady's opinion──, huh?
Saint, why are you looking at the wall with your faraway eyes?
What's wrong?
Don't suppose there's anything about the Demon Lord's Orb...
I wonder what life is all about. Nagi-kun.
What's the matter with you, saint?
'Because, you know. It seems to me that Delilira-san's life has more incidents after her death. Especially when it involves Nagi-kun. Especially when it has to do with Nagi-kun.
Why did you say that twice?
'I'm in trouble. Delilira, you're getting more and more connected to real life events: ....... Mr. Delilira is already dead, you know? There's very little to wish for or desire about reality, you know? Delilira's only wish is to witness the birth of Nagi and Cecil's child and to see how much the child resembles Delilira's friend Aristia. I would love her immensely, and then...
How far ahead do you look, saint?
That's the short version, anyway.
The saint was very pissed off.
'You scared the crap out of me! Nagi, what did you do in Metekal town? What's the "Demon Lord's Orb"? Don't give Delilira any more surprises!
He was waving his arms around and freaking out.
'What is it that surprises you more often than not after you're dead? Delilira-san won't be able to disappear forever like this, you know. At all.
I'm sorry. Saints.
It's okay. I just wanted to surprise you as much as I could.
With that, the saint sat down on the floor.
'Well, can you tell me more about it?'
We continued to explain.
The incident of the "Demon King Shortage" in the port city of Ilgafa.
- - Rita and Letitia were trapped in the baron's house.
I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
The purpose of the martial arts tournament was to select the official heroes to defeat the Demon King and the people to make the Demon King's army. The item for that was the 'Demon King's Orb'.
And in the end, I made the Demon King's Orb into a harmless one, and...
The "Martial Arts Tournament" has been cancelled and the organizer, Count Kervis, has gone missing.
With information from Rita and Leticia, I told Cecil, Raphilia, and the saintly lady about such things.
''You destroyed the ritual to create the ...... demon king. As expected of you, Nagi-kun!
After listening to the story, the holy woman murmured vaguely.
I'm really surprised. I don't think there will ever be anything more surprising in your life, Delilira.
...... I'm surprised too. I can't believe I couldn't help you in such a difficult time.
...... Mmmm. If ancient elves were involved, I should have gone too.
Cecil and Raphilia are disappointed.
But this can't be helped.
Even I didn't expect that a 'martial arts tournament' would be held in order to create a Demon King.
This incident was really unexpected.
''So you're going to go to the 'City of Wizards and Alchemists', Nagi-kun?''
''Yes. The Demon King's Orb told me that the alchemist who created me obtained the dragon's magic power in that town. He said that the alchemist who created him got the magic power of the dragon in that town. Maybe that town has the magic power of the previous Heavenly Dragon ...... Shiro's mother.
I said.
'I don't want the dragon's magic to be misused and I want to recover as much as possible for ...... White's sake.
...... That sounds like Nagi.
I'm sure Nagi would say that.
Why are you looking at me with such kind eyes? Both Rita and Letitia.
''Don't you know anything about The City of Wizards and Alchemists, saint?
That's probably what you mean by 'The Academy of Magical Research'.
The Academy?
'It's a town of wizards and alchemists,' he said, 'where there are research institutes, libraries and educational facilities for wizards. There are research institutes, libraries and educational facilities for witches and wizards. It's a branch of the Academy of Magical Research, which doesn't do much for me. Nowadays, if I were to talk about wizards and alchemists, the 'Citadel of Magical Seekers' would be the place to be.
The saint's fingers begin to draw the terrain in the air.
I pulled out a map from my pack and unfolded it.
She moved on the map and pointed to the foot of a mountain in the west.
The place is further west from the resort town of Mishlila. It's at the foot of the mountain. It's upstream.
It's just that the 'Citadel of Magic Quest' - the 'Academy' is not allowed to enter without permission. Delilah tried to send her golems there before, but they were too cautious ...... and gave up.
It's a town of people who study magic. ......
Maybe there's some classified information or something.
Besides, the alchemist who created the 'Demon King's Orb' was under the orders of the ancient elves.
If that's the case, there might be something related to the ancient elves' technology in that town.
''I understand. I'll go there for now.''
No, no. That's why it's so difficult. There's a lot of caution and a lot of people out there.
If there are too many people, that means they're consuming something, right?
...... Huh?
'That means there must be merchants who come and go in and out of that town. If people are living there, they need food, clothes, and sundries, right? If all you live in are wizards and alchemists, that means not many people produce food, right? So they should have to bring it in from elsewhere.
When I say this, the saintly lady gets a plop on her face.
Rita, Leticia, Cecil and Rafilia are clapping their hands with a pop.
I think they understand.
'If that's the case, there must be merchants or wagons coming and going. And our house is located in the 'port city of Irgapha' - a major trading center that is mainly concerned with shipping. Even if we don't have direct trade, we may know someone who carries goods to the 'Academy'.
I said.
'In the meantime, I'll talk to Iris when we get back to Ilgafa. I'll follow the trail and see if we can sneak in. If we go as merchants, they won't complain, right?
...... You have some great thoughts, Nagi.
Is that so?
That's right. Delilira couldn't even get into the Academy. It was an unexpected idea to sneak in there disguised as a merchant.
Whether it works or not remains to be seen, though.
In the meantime, let's talk to Iris.
She might be able to find a route to the Academy through the merchant's contacts and get us in legally.
That way, she can get us access to the city.
We've gotten this far. I want to find out as much as I can about the dragon's magic and the alchemist's secrets.
If someone makes the Demon King's Orb Version 2, I won't be able to relax and live in peace.
Besides, maybe I can get some alchemy-related skills over there. Alchemy is literally the art of creating gold. If we can obtain such skills - we'll be one step closer to a life of not working again.
Let's do as much as we can. You can do as much as you can.
Anyway. Anyway, I see your plan, Nagi.
The Ghost Saintess nodded at the map.
''I'll help you infiltrate the 'Academy', Delilira-san. I'll teach you everything I know.
'Thank you. Saints.
'But be careful. That place is the headquarters of wizards and alchemists. Some of them are powerful wizards.
Don't worry. I will protect you, Nagi, even if I have to pay for your life.
I'm powered up, too! If anything happens to the Master, he and Cecil-sama will turn the Academy into ashes!
"Hey!
"Don't be such a prick about it before you get there!
Straight up, already.
Even if you train and become stronger, Cecil and Rafilia won't change.
''Well then, first, give me some information about the town. Then I'll go back to Ilgafa and make an infiltration plan with Iris and the others.
I said.
Then me and Cecil, Rita and Leticia, Raphilia and the saintly lady are sitting in a car seat and have a strategy meeting.
Shiro, in Little Tenryu mode, is on my lap, listening to the conversation. She may have fallen asleep in the middle of the meeting, though she is beginning to breathe in her sleep.
I'm sure you'll be able to find and retrieve the dragon's magical power in the ...... 'Academy of Magical Explorations', if it's there. Don't worry, White.
'Yeah. Thanks, Dad. ......
I mumbled to myself as I patted him on the back.
And so, after Cecil and Letitia had calmed down...Once again, long time no see. Cecil, Rafilia.'Yes!Nagi-sama. I've missed you!You'll always feel safest when you're standing next to your master.I patted Cecil and Rafilia's heads.Cecil's eyes are closed in a pleasant way and Rafilia is nodding like a puppy dog.It's been a long time since I've touched their hair, and it makes me happy too."Once again, saint, thank you for taking care of Cecil and Rafilia,Thank you for your help. Saint Delilirah.'Cecil and Rafilia, you've come to your training well,'In the air, Her Highness stretched out her chest and said, "Ahem.What kind of training did you have, by the way?The purpose of this is to strengthen your magic and improve your ability to control it. First of all, you have to build up your concentration and then you can manipulate the magic and let it flow through your body. By doing so, you will be able to concentrate and strengthen your magical power....... It's been a tough apprenticeship....... I've screwed up a lot of things, too.It's amazing: ...... Both Cecil and Raphilia and the saints.'You did your best. Cecil, Raphilia.It's no wonder you two have been amped up: ......Cecil - although he hasn't grown in appearance, his magic power seems to have increased considerably. Moreover, it seems that she's been able to use her magic power to create useless demons.Rafilia is able to temporarily amplify her magic power and senses. I heard that she can even control a golem by expanding her senses.I wonder what kind of training she had in mind.'Is that training something I can do too?'It's hard. It's the training I thought of for Cecil-kun and Rafilia-kun.In a solemn tone, the saint said.Me, Rita and Letitia all gulped.What kind of training was that?'The first training was 'without thinking about Nagi-kun ..., and mixing herbs for two hours.'...... Yes?Thinking of Nagi, I let the water in the mixing pot evaporate with a whimper. But it was impossible for both of us to accomplish this task....... Yes. It quickly evaporated....... I'm sorry I couldn't do that.Cecil and Raphilia nodded ruefully....... Yeah. I'm sure you're right.'It's hard to 'make something 'not think' ...'Yeah. Delilira found out about it later, too.The saintly lady groaned, mmmm."If you recall, Delilira-san once tried not to think about 'the nobleman who ordered me to pray all night long' when she was a saint, and on the contrary, she couldn't sleep all night: ......I'm sure the saints had a hard time with it: ......"On the contrary, I focused on the 'image of beating that noble' and threw my divine power at the undead, and it was so effective that I awakened to a high-level divine technique, the Great Divine Punishment Grand Panishments.'That's a nasty way to wake up!Remembering that, Delilira-san gave them the task of mixing herbs for two hours while thinking only of Nagi.You didn't put 'bashfulness' in there, did you?''There's no way I would. If you do, Cecil-kun's 'Ancient Language Magic' will be flying at you: ......At the saint's words, Cecil is nodding his head, kokoku-sama.Well, you're right. There's no way that Saintess would give you such a challenge....... If by any chance she did, this cave would have been blown up without a trace.''After the two of you completed that, now I've given you another challenge.What's the challenge?"I'm going to spend two hours concocting herbs, 'with only the thought of freeing Nagi-kun'!Not much has changed, Your Highness.But it didn't work out that way.It's ......." "It's .......Cecil is turning bright red and Rafilia is nodding with a serious face.The place where the two of them 'set me free' - I'm interested in it, but it's difficult. Especially Cecil.'But that's not going to faze Delilira-san!Because the next challenge was a huge success.The saint pointed to the air and struck a definitive pose.'Next, I had a herb concoction for six hours while thinking only of being set free by Nagi-kun!This one was a huge success!It's tripled in time!It can't be helped. We were both so wrapped up in our images that we never came back.""...... I see."Me, Rita and Letitia nodded.Cecil is trembling, holding his face as if he remembered that time.Rafilia - for some reason, her body is trembling with a pikun.I'll ask her later on what kind of image she had in mind, slowly. The details.It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. That's how we both awakened to the skill.'There's a lot to say about my training methods, but thank you. Saints.After all, Saintess is amazing.She understood Cecil and Rafilia's personalities and came up with the perfect method for both of them.''Well then, Cecil, Rafilia, can you show me what's in your skills?''.......You'll see!I touched Cecil and Raphilia's breasts.Then, with my master's authority, I disclose their skills.''Creation of Magic Bird Create Wing LV4.''The skill to create a bird messenger using magic and emotion.Using Cecil Falot's magic and wishes which are always reflected in his thoughts, the bird-shaped messenger is created. The messenger is knitted with magic and will disappear after taking a certain amount of damage or completing its task.The messenger can detect the location of the master and the person with whom the master has "spirit engagement" or "spirit link". Even if Cecil doesn't know where they are, the messenger will fly towards the target.The messenger can deliver a small package or message to the target.However, messages are based on "Cecil's strong feelings at the time", so they may be uncontrollable in some cases. Careful.So this is Cecil's new skill.It seems to be able to send an emissary to me or someone I've "spiritually committed" or "spiritually connected" to.That's really useful. And it's great that you can use it even if you don't know where the user is.The "mind linkage" skills are limited to a certain distance and number of people.By the way, didn't Cecil say that he used this skill in the dungeon?And Letitia had turned bright red....... I think I know what happened. I think I know what happened."Instantaneous Strengthening Instantaneous Strengthening, Lv 5The skill to 'expand' and 'share' 'magic, sensation and consciousness'Raphilia-Grace's magic and senses are expanded for 1 minute of LVx spend.During this time, her magic power is strengthened and she can add her expanded consciousness and senses to other objects.For example, if you add consciousness and senses to the golem, it will be able to move in the same way as Rafilia herself. It can share the senses of touch, taste and sight. In addition, the golem's senses become more sensitive 10 times, so it can perceive distant sounds and presence we did not say it can react.It can also be given to inorganic objects, so for example, if you give a stone a Raphilia sensation and throw it through a door, you will be able to see what is going on at a distance.The weakness is that the senses you grant can be transmitted to Rafilia.If four golems had been tickled by their alter ego Rita in the earlier golem battle, the tickling would have hit with 40 times the sensitivity.You can also grant sensation to pillows and blankets, so you can also grant it to Nagi's blanket to enjoy the "sensation of wrapping Nagi". However, be careful not to "rebuild" it while it's still in that state, as you'll be hit with an unbelievably strong stimulus. It's just 10 times more sensitive.Raphilia's skill is also useful, but it's difficult to use .......It's a skill that increases your magic and sensitivity. It's true that magic becomes stronger, but it also makes your senses more sensitive. I'm not going to let you fight in that state.I wonder what would happen if I did a 'magic power combination' like Cecil's in that state.You would be able to use super powerful magic power, but your ...... senses would be increased tenfold, so ............. Let's experiment with it sooner or later.For now, I've checked Cecil and Rafilia's skills.I also found that the two of them have grown up. I have to thank the saint.''Cecil and Rafilia, you did a great job. It's great....... But I missed Nagi and I missed you .......Let me replenish my 'Master Ingredient' later, sir!...... um, yeah. Good.I nodded.I don't want it to turn into 'Loyalty Runaway Over Loyalty'. When I got back home, I saw ......, what was that?Cecil, what's wrong?'Yes, that's right. Besides, I would like Nagi-sama to see my messenger.The errand boy?'Ha, yes. If you can help me experiment with getting the message across: ......Yeah. Sure.'Well, then, I'll leave a message for the messenger, so if you can go to ...... and follow the message to Nagi, you can go to ......'Cecil!What's wrong with you?Why are you turning red!That's okay. I'm a grown-up now. ...... I'll do my best.Boh, Cecil's whole body turns bright red, as if spewing steam.At any rate, you must help with the skill experiment. Promise to act according to the messageand of course, I'll go along with Rafilia's skill experiment...Okay, I'll tell you about the case we met.After calming Cecil down, I began to explain.'I want you to hear what happened at Metecal. Would you be willing to let me know what Cecil and Rafilia think?Yes. Nagi-sama, I'd like to see you!Rita and Leticia, let me know if there's anything I'm missing or wrong in the story.Riley! Yes, sir.'The saint, please listen with Cecil and the others. There's been a pretty big incident.All right. Well, I won't be surprised by your story now, Nagi!The saintess folded her arms and huffed and puffed and sniffed.'This isn't the first time Nagi-kun and the others have gotten involved with the world's secrets. Delilira, you're already used to it. It's no use trying to scare me!Is that so?Yeah.''I understand. And this is the 'Demon King's Orb' that can change a person to look like a Demon King.I placed the black orb I took out of my luggage on the floor.''I don't have the ability to make a person look like a demon king anymore, but his will is still there. Also, the dragon's magic power was used for this. By absorbing it, Shiro's inhabited 'Soft Golem Ritogon' form also changed.White, I thought you'd grown up!White, in the form of a small celestial dragon, jumped out of the luggage.''But it's still soft and capable of absorbing water!I thought it might help you after your daddy's bath!'''It seems that the 'Demon King's Orb' was created in the west, in the 'town where wizards and alchemists gather'. There might be other dragon magic there, so I'm thinking of going there, but I'm thinking of going there, but I'd like the saintly lady's opinion, huh?Saint, why are you looking at the wall with your faraway eyes?What's wrong?Don't suppose there's anything about the Demon Lord's Orb...I wonder what life is all about. Nagi-kun.What's the matter with you, saint?'Because, you know. It seems to me that Delilira-san's life has more incidents after her death. Especially when it involves Nagi-kun. Especially when it has to do with Nagi-kun.Why did you say that twice?'I'm in trouble. Delilira, you're getting more and more connected to real life events: ....... Mr. Delilira is already dead, you know?There's very little to wish for or desire about reality, you know?Delilira's only wish is to witness the birth of Nagi and Cecil's child and to see how much the child resembles Delilira's friend Aristia. I would love her immensely, and then...How far ahead do you look, saint?That's the short version, anyway.The saint was very pissed off.'You scared the crap out of me!Nagi, what did you do in Metekal town?What's the "Demon Lord's Orb"? Don't give Delilira any more surprises!He was waving his arms around and freaking out.'What is it that surprises you more often than not after you're dead?Delilira-san won't be able to disappear forever like this, you know. At all.I'm sorry. Saints.It's okay. I just wanted to surprise you as much as I could.With that, the saint sat down on the floor.'Well, can you tell me more about it?'We continued to explain.The incident of the "Demon King Shortage" in the port city of Ilgafa.- - Rita and Letitia were trapped in the baron's house.I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.The purpose of the martial arts tournament was to select the official heroes to defeat the Demon King and the people to make the Demon King's army. The item for that was the 'Demon King's Orb'.And in the end, I made the Demon King's Orb into a harmless one, and...The "Martial Arts Tournament" has been cancelled and the organizer, Count Kervis, has gone missing.With information from Rita and Leticia, I told Cecil, Raphilia, and the saintly lady about such things.''You destroyed the ritual to create the ...... demon king. As expected of you, Nagi-kun!After listening to the story, the holy woman murmured vaguely.I'm really surprised. I don't think there will ever be anything more surprising in your life, Delilira....... I'm surprised too. I can't believe I couldn't help you in such a difficult time....... Mmmm. If ancient elves were involved, I should have gone too.Cecil and Raphilia are disappointed.But this can't be helped.Even I didn't expect that a 'martial arts tournament' would be held in order to create a Demon King.This incident was really unexpected.''So you're going to go to the 'City of Wizards and Alchemists', Nagi-kun?''''Yes. The Demon King's Orb told me that the alchemist who created me obtained the dragon's magic power in that town. He said that the alchemist who created him got the magic power of the dragon in that town. Maybe that town has the magic power of the previous Heavenly Dragon ...... Shiro's mother.I said.'I don't want the dragon's magic to be misused and I want to recover as much as possible for ...... White's sake....... That sounds like Nagi.I'm sure Nagi would say that.Why are you looking at me with such kind eyes? Both Rita and Letitia.''Don't you know anything about The City of Wizards and Alchemists, saint?That's probably what you mean by 'The Academy of Magical Research'.The Academy?'It's a town of wizards and alchemists,' he said, 'where there are research institutes, libraries and educational facilities for wizards. There are research institutes, libraries and educational facilities for witches and wizards. It's a branch of the Academy of Magical Research, which doesn't do much for me. Nowadays, if I were to talk about wizards and alchemists, the 'Citadel of Magical Seekers' would be the place to be.The saint's fingers begin to draw the terrain in the air.I pulled out a map from my pack and unfolded it.She moved on the map and pointed to the foot of a mountain in the west.The place is further west from the resort town of Mishlila. It's at the foot of the mountain. It's upstream.It's just that the 'Citadel of Magic Quest' - the 'Academy' is not allowed to enter without permission. Delilah tried to send her golems there before, but they were too cautious ...... and gave up.It's a town of people who study magic. ......Maybe there's some classified information or something.Besides, the alchemist who created the 'Demon King's Orb' was under the orders of the ancient elves.If that's the case, there might be something related to the ancient elves' technology in that town.''I understand. I'll go there for now.''No, no. That's why it's so difficult. There's a lot of caution and a lot of people out there.If there are too many people, that means they're consuming something, right?...... Huh?'That means there must be merchants who come and go in and out of that town. If people are living there, they need food, clothes, and sundries, right?If all you live in are wizards and alchemists, that means not many people produce food, right?So they should have to bring it in from elsewhere.When I say this, the saintly lady gets a plop on her face.Rita, Leticia, Cecil and Rafilia are clapping their hands with a pop.I think they understand.'If that's the case, there must be merchants or wagons coming and going. And our house is located in the 'port city of Irgapha' - a major trading center that is mainly concerned with shipping. Even if we don't have direct trade, we may know someone who carries goods to the 'Academy'.I said.'In the meantime, I'll talk to Iris when we get back to Ilgafa. I'll follow the trail and see if we can sneak in. If we go as merchants, they won't complain, right?...... You have some great thoughts, Nagi.Is that so?That's right. Delilira couldn't even get into the Academy. It was an unexpected idea to sneak in there disguised as a merchant.Whether it works or not remains to be seen, though.In the meantime, let's talk to Iris.She might be able to find a route to the Academy through the merchant's contacts and get us in legally.That way, she can get us access to the city.We've gotten this far. I want to find out as much as I can about the dragon's magic and the alchemist's secrets.If someone makes the Demon King's Orb Version 2, I won't be able to relax and live in peace.Besides, maybe I can get some alchemy-related skills over there. Alchemy is literally the art of creating gold. If we can obtain such skills - we'll be one step closer to a life of not working again.Let's do as much as we can. You can do as much as you can.Anyway. Anyway, I see your plan, Nagi.The Ghost Saintess nodded at the map.''I'll help you infiltrate the 'Academy', Delilira-san. I'll teach you everything I know.'Thank you. Saints.'But be careful. That place is the headquarters of wizards and alchemists. Some of them are powerful wizards.Don't worry. I will protect you, Nagi, even if I have to pay for your life.I'm powered up, too!If anything happens to the Master, he and Cecil-sama will turn the Academy into ashes!"Hey!"Don't be such a prick about it before you get there!Straight up, already.Even if you train and become stronger, Cecil and Rafilia won't change.''Well then, first, give me some information about the town. Then I'll go back to Ilgafa and make an infiltration plan with Iris and the others.I said.Then me and Cecil, Rita and Leticia, Raphilia and the saintly lady are sitting in a car seat and have a strategy meeting.Shiro, in Little Tenryu mode, is on my lap, listening to the conversation. She may have fallen asleep in the middle of the meeting, though she is beginning to breathe in her sleep.I'm sure you'll be able to find and retrieve the dragon's magical power in the ...... 'Academy of Magical Explorations', if it's there. Don't worry, White.'Yeah. Thanks, Dad. ......I mumbled to myself as I patted him on the back.
