After each of us finished introducing ourselves, we headed to the elf village.
"Still, it's strange that the door leads to a place far away from the Land of Harmoni." (Sakura)
Sakura said while looking around.
"Even concubine agrees with that." (Kagari)
"I still can’t believe it either." (Noa)
"There's a door like this." (Misa)
Sakura, Kagari-san, Noa, and Misa once again tweeted their thoughts on Bear's Transfer Gate.
"Where did you get it?" (Kagari)
"I call it a secret? I can't answer that." (Yuna)
It's my skill. The correct answer was that I created it rather than obtained it.
But I couldn't say that.
"She's a girl with a lot of mysteries."
I thought so myself.
I had a mysterious magic tool and was stronger than others. And best of all, I was wearing a bear costume.
From Fina's perspective, maybe I seemed like a mysterious and suspicious person.
I was so happy that she admired me like that.
"Luimin-san. What kind of village is an elf village?" (Noa)
Noa asked while walking behind Luimin.
"No matter what kind of village you ask, it's just a normal village. Unlike in the royal capital, there aren't any big buildings, and there aren't a lot of people. Unlike in the royal capital, there aren't as many shops... unlike the royal capital..." (Luimin)
"No, it's not the right thing to compare it to." (Yuna)
Everyone nods at my words.
First of all, why would you compare it to the royal capital?
"I don’t know much about the differences between them, so…"
Instead of Luimin, I explained.
"Well, it's a normal village. There's a field, and a small house has been built." (Yuna)
"I see."
"So even if you're looking forward to it, don't get your hopes up because it's a village with nothing to offer." (Luimin)
Luimin warned everyone who was looking forward to it.
"I think Noa and Misa will learn a lot just by seeing the people who live there, and I think Sakura will have fun just being with Luimin, and I think they'll enjoy it because there's so much nature." (Yuna)
I explained to them to follow.
"I’m glad if you say that, but…" (Luimin)
"That's true. This is my first time seeing where elves live. It's a learning experience."
"Yes, I'm looking forward to it."
"Me as well"
"Me too!" (Shuri)
"That's right. There seems to be some elf secrets." (Shinobu)
"Shinobu, you can't break your promise and do whatever you want. If you go somewhere away from Sakura's eyes, you'll be deported." (Yuna)
"I'll keep a close eye on her." (Sakura)
"I'm just kidding. I want you to trust me." (Shinobu)
No, because I couldn't trust her.
"But there may be something unusual for us that Luimin-san doesn’t know about." (Noa)
"It's a rare food item." (Misa)
Noa and Misa talked as if they understood each other.
"It's cheese." (Noa)
Noa, sensing my gaze, answered.
There were certainly many ways to use cheese. You could eat it as is though. Delicious when combined with bread.
"I also buy cheese at my house." (Noa)
"Is that so?" (Luimin)
"Yes. It seems that Father asked Mylaine-san of the Commercial Guild. According to Mylaine-san, I heard that in negotiations with the village, Yuna-san's shop was given priority for wholesale." (Noa)
That's right.
I was sure the village was offered good terms by the Commercial Guild. However, I was happy to think that they gave priority to my store.
Now I had to thank that old man.
"So, does Luimin-san village have any special products?" (Noa)
"What do you think? Is there something?" (Yuna)
As expected, she didn't understand that much, I asked Luimin, but she shook her head.
"I'm not sure." (Luimin)
"Ah, but I wonder if the tea that Cliff and Sakura are drinking will become a specialty?" (Yuna)
I didn't know if you could call sacred tree tea a specialty product.
"My father!?" (Noa)
"Me!?" (Sakura)
Noa and Sakura reacted at the same time.
"Those tea leaves are special and can only be made here." (Yuna)
"Father said that since he started drinking that tea, he was able to get rid of his fatigue." (Noa)
"Actually, my mana has returned to normal." (Sakura)
"Really?!" (Luimin)
Luimin raised her voice at Sakura's words.
"Yes. I haven't investigated the details yet, but I was able to avoid running out of mana. This was also thanks to the tea Luimin-san gave me." (Sakura)
"I'm glad to hear you say that. I'm sure Sakura-chan's feelings have been conveyed." (Luimin)
It seemed that if you used too much mana when you were young, your mana would become depleted and you would no longer be able to generate mana, making it impossible to use magic.
In order to strengthen the serpent's seal, Sakura poured mana into the magic circle until exhausted.
I was told that she might not be able to use magic, but I didn't know if it was because of the tea from the sacred tree, or if she was okay to begin with. I was glad that the worst situation seemed to have been avoided.
Then, Fina and Shuri joined in the conversation, and as they talked together, the village came into view.
"So, what do you want to do?" (Luimin)
"Luimin, can I ask you to take care everyone? I have something to do at Mumloot-san's house." (Yuna)
I wanted to talk about magic circles.
"In that case, concubine will go too." (Kagari)
"I understand. Please leave everything to me." (Luimin)
I wondered.
It's good that you asked, but I could see that she's unreliable.
I turned to Kumayuru and Kumakyu.
"Kumayuru and Kumakyu, please." (Yuna)
"Kuu~n" (Both Kuma)
Kumayuru and Kumakyu chirp reliably. I could rest assured if I left them to Kumayuru and Kumakyu.
Kagari-san, who had to get off Kumakyu, looked a little disappointed.
After saying goodbye to Fina and the others, Kagari-san and I came to Mumloot-san's house.
"It's really different though." (Kagari)
Kagari-san said while looking at Mumloot-san's house.
"Are you disappointed that it wasn't as nice as your house?" (Mumloot)
"That's not true. A house in a village surrounded by nature would be fine. Come on, show me around quickly." (Kagari)
At Kagari-san's request, Mumloot-san let her into the house.
As I entered the house, I heard footsteps and Mumloot-san's wife Berna-san came.
"Yuna-chan welcome" (Berna)
Apparently, they had been informed that I was coming.
"And..." (Berna)
Berna-san turned to Kagari-san next to me.
"Kagari-chan?" (Berna)
"It's been a while. I'll be in your care for a while." (Kagari)
"Hehe, please take your time." (Berna)
Kagari-san once went to the elf village to meet Mumloot-san when she went out to do things at Bear's Transfer Gate as a birthday present for Fina.
Kagari-san and Berna-san seemed to have met at that time.
"I will take Yuna and Kagari and go to the back room." (Mumloot)
"Then I'll prepare some tea." (Berna)
We parted ways with Berna-san and went to the back room.
Mumloot-san took me to a room with many carpets.
"Maybe this is all a magic circle?" (Kagari)
Kagari-san widened her eyes and looked around the room.
"Oh, I wonder which carpet was the one with the magic-contract magic-circle drawn on it?" (Mumloot)
Mumloot-san began searching for a carpet with a contract magic circle drawn on it.
Kagari-san pulled out a nearby carpet and laid on the floor.
"Kagari, what are you doing? You'll get in the way if you're on the floor."
"It's your fault for bringing concubine to such an interesting place." (Kagari)
Kagari-san said that and started looking at the carpet with a magic circle drawn on it.
"Hoho, this looks similar to the magic circle that concubine knows. But this is what's different." (Kagari)
Kagari-san said while looking at the magic circle.
"Kagari-san, can you tell just by looking at the magic circle?" (Yuna)
"Just a little. A magic circle has a basic structure. However, only the person who created the magic circle can improve it. In some cases, a dummy magic circle is drawn to hide the magic circle." (Kagari)
"There are some things I got while traveling around the world. Some of them may have dummy magic circles drawn on them." (Mumloot)
Mumloot-san also explained about the magic circle.
"Even if you include a dummy magic circle, there is no problem as long as it has an effect. The only problem is that it adds to the meaningless process." (Kagari)
According to Kagari-san, there were some things that had no effect unless the dummy magic circle was erased.
Only the person who created it knew which dummy to erase.
"But if you understand the basics, you can erase it." (Kagari)
Kagari-san began to concentrate on the carpet with the magic circle drawn on it.
Kagari-san was left alone, and Mumloot-san and I, who had found the contract magic carpet, came to the living room.
"Please have some tea" (Berna)
Berna-san put tea on the table.
"What about Kagari-chan?" (Berna)
"If it's Kagari, she's still in the room. She seems to be interested in the magic circle." (Mumloot)
"Then I'll bring some tea to that room." (Berna)
With that said, Berna-san left the room.
"So, how do you cancel the contract magic?" (Yuna)
"Is it really okay to cancel it?" (Mumloot)
"As I said earlier, I don't think Mumloot-san and Luimin will talk. If they do, I think it'll be when they're in danger. Besides, I don't want them to die because of some mistake." (Yuna)
"I see, thank you for trusting me." (Mumloot)
"So what should I do?" (Yuna)
"Put your hand there." (Mumloot)
I placed my hands where I was told.
Mumloot-san placed his hand opposite me.
"If you send mana to each other and say 'cancel,' the mana that was connected to each other will be terminated and the contract will be terminated." (Mumloot)
I channeled my mana and said "cancel."
"Now you won't die laughing." (Yuna)
"Well, in times of emergency or danger, I'll no longer have to laugh and ask you for help." (Mumloot)
It's strange for you to laugh and ask me for help when the village is in danger.
Mumloot-san and I laughed together.
"Oh, I wonder if there was something fun to do." (Berna)
Berna-san returned.
"Mumloot, that kid made a big mess by lying out on the carpet. Please tell her to clean it up properly later." (Berna)
"Got it. I'll tell her exactly." (Mumloot)
Author's Note
First, she canceled Mumloot-san's magic contract.
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*Thank you to everyone who reports typos.
Please note that some kanji have been revised to match the book, so some may not have been revised.