Chapter 226 I Think It Definitely is One Step Forward (1/2)

The 27th day of the Earth month. The land in front of me is covered in pure white ice. I know that I’m okay thanks to Shiro-san’s blessing, but was it because I’m outdoors that I’m feeling it’s cold?

[……I’m sorry, Isis-san. Suddenly barging and asking you this request……]

[……No…… If it’s Kaito…… you’re always…… welcome.]

[Thank you.]

[……Unnn…… You need…… jewels…… right?]

Yesterday, I decided to make a music box as a present for Lilia-san, so I went to Alice’s yesterday and she got some designs and mechanisms prepared, and I’m currently in the process of gathering materials for that.

First of all, in order to get jewels for the main mechanism, I went to Isis-san’s home and rely on her help.

I can’t thank Isis-san enough for her kindness in spite of my sudden visit.

[Yes, what kind of jewel do you think would be good? I’m not really that familiar with jewels……]

[……You’re going to use…… that for a mechanism, right? ……It might be a challenge but…… I think the Midnight Crystal…… might be good.]

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[Midnight Crystal……?]

[……Unnn…… There’s a jewel that has a deeper shade of blue and is quite rare…… compared to the Ice Crystals…… and it was called Midnight Crystal…… It’s tough…… but it doesn’t easily crumble…… It stores magic power…… but not as much as magic crystals…… So it’s easy to work with.]

I see, Midnight Crystals are a type of Ice Crystals, but are even rare compared to the rare Ice Crystals.

When I came to visit Isis-san before, I was allowed to mine it just for fun, but I don’t think I remember seeing anything like it.

[……I see, that means it wouldn’t be easy to find.]

[……Unnn…… but…… it’s alright…… If I search for it…… I’ll immediately find one.]

[I appreciate the thoughts, Isis-san…… but I’d like to try to do as much as I can…… Ahh, of course, I know I can’t do it all alone but……]

[……Okay…… If that’s what Kaito wants to do…… I will support you.]

Hearing me say that I want to do as much as possible with my own power, Isis-san nodded to me with a gentle smile on her face.

After that, she held her hand over a pile of ice in front of her, clad in flashing bluish-white magic power.

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[……However…… even a little bit…… let me help you.]

[ ! ? ]

In the next moment, a dazzling flash of light shot out of Isis-san’s hand like a laser, punching through multiple holes in the mountain of ice.

Afterwards, a pillar of ice appeared inside, reinforcing the tunnel, preventing it from collapsing.

In a matter of seconds, the mountain of ice turned into a mine, making me understand that she’s making it very easy for me to mine.

[……The place where I shaved…… doesn’t have jewels…… but…… with this…… I think…… it’s easier to dig…… I’ll also case…… simple Defensive Magic on you.]

[Thank you! It helps me out a lot.]

[……Unnn…… Good luck…… While you’re mining…… I’ll go prepare you a meal……. So…… don’t push yourself too hard.]

[Yes!]

The maintenance of the tunnels, Defensive Magic, she’s really helping me with all sorts of stuff, I’m really grateful for that.

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After nodding to Isis-san, who kindly smiled at me and told me words of support, I entered with pickaxe and all other tools.

I’m still at the beginning of gathering materials, so I have to get the Midnight Crystal as soon as possible……

Then, three hours mining in the mine, sitting down on the ground, breathing heavily.

[……I- I can’t find one……]

After entering the tunnels, I diligently started mining and found a good number of Ice Crystals…… However, they are all light blue, and no deep blue Midnight Crystals have been found.

I suppose it could simply be that I’m not used to mining and my pace is slow, but really, what a surprise that I haven’t found anything close to bluish, let alone deep blue……

Even though Shiro-san’s blessing keeps out the cold, it doesn’t seem to be helping out with my fatigue, so I was completely exhausted.

As I was catching my breath and thinking about where to dig next, I saw Isis-san floating in the air towards me.

[……Kaito…… Have you found one?]

[No, not at all…… It’s completely difficult finding one.]

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[……Really…… How about…… you take some break? ……I brought you…… lunch……]

[T- Thank you.]

It seems that I completely lost track of time that Isis-san had brought a meal for me.

That being said, I was trying to hide my tiredness, but I was also quite hungry, so it was really great timing.

When Isis-san came to my side, with the appearance of a floating magic circle, a desk and chair were prepared for us.

Thereupon, she places a large plate on the table and after releasing the State Preservation Magic, warm steam rises up.

[……I made you…… some stew…… I also placed a barrier around us…… so it won’t get cold easily.]

[Thank you. Thank you for the food.]

[……Unnn…… Yes…… Ahhn.]

[……Eh?]