Chapter 12: Right, Lets fly! (1/2)

No one could deny that there are some sudden times when a person gets the excessive urge to do something particular; like the desire to eat a particular dish, or the earning to travel to some far away place. For me, Kamiya Yato, that time had finally come.

I want to fly, I suddenly declared.

As I read the book, lain on my head, Karens, who was sitting on the floor and reading as well, expression changed. She looked at me, confounded, and seemingly wondering what I was talking about.

Whats with you? You okay?

She actually asked me that. Come to think of it, I completely forgot that Karen was in here. Were currently taking it easy in my room as we were reading some books. Since that last case involving those terrorists, my school had shut its doors. Temporarily, of course, and as it is Saturday, Karen had the day off as well.

Today, Karen left her hair straight. I found it suited her quite well. As for why she was reading in my room, actually, I dont know myself. She just barged in, only to then ask if its okay to read here.

Honestly, I wanted to ask her why, but I knew that she wouldnt answer. So I accepted. There really wasnt any I reason to refuse.

Im just muttering to myself.

With that said, I stood up from the bed, placed back the book in its place and walked to the corridor.

Youre going out?

Yeah, you can stay here if you want.

Is that so, take care then.

Karens eyes shifted low and she weakly clenched the hem of her skirt. I could tell she was feelingoff.

Did something happen? Dont tell me, are you feeling down because you cant stay with me?!

No way. What am I talking about? Karen is not from that type.

Well then, Im off.

I said and left the room.

Alright, lets go fly now.

I finished my preparations and used teleportation magic near the entrance door. I need to choose an appropriate place if I want to fly. It would turn into quite the uproar if I was seen flying in the sky by someone.

Thats why now, I am in the middle of a desert. As for the reason why I came here, Im not sure because Im confused as well. I choose the option that takes me to a place without people and ended up here.

The sun is hot and the clouds of sand hurt my eyes. I want to change the place, however, Teleportation obviously consumes a considerable amount of magic. The used amount changes in proportion to the distance I teleport. For my current status, I can teleport around the globe 3 times, but when I remember that I should come back I become unable to afford using it carelessly.

It was troublesome, so I decided to stay here. I activated presence sensationjust in case and started my flying practice. First, what I need in order to fly was Wind magic. In fact, when I was laying on my bed reading a book, I was at the same time searching for a way to fly. It was then that I discovered that Wind magic had a fly option.

Free Gen

At the instance I chanted this word, a green magic circle appeared under my feet and a gust of wind blew upwards. I began to rise up from the ground, and my started floating. Oh- Im floating! My heart began dancing in excitement.

Nevertheless, I didnt know how it feels to be floating until now. It gives the impression as if I can wander anywhere I want. As I was appreciating that pleasant feeling, I tried to move around.

Uuum, What should I do first? Thinking about a way to set out, I pictured the image of the wind blowing from behind. As a result, my body advanced forward. Ohh! Thats how it works.

Now that I grasped the concept of moving, I remained floating around. So thats what flying means, huh. It feels comfortable. The sensation of the refreshing wind blowing against me is the best part. I feel like Ive turned into a bird.

As I was savoring my time flying, the presence sensationskill detected someone nearby.

(A person in this place? And alone?)

The fact that theres someone alone in this vast desert meant one thing. And so, I figured I should check to see if he were ok.

Thinking this, I flew off.

I directed myself to the place where I sensed the presence.

When he came into view, I could tell that the person seemed to be fainting.

The person seemed to be in his fifties, wearing tattered clothes and growing a long beard.

Cmon now, How is it possible to find someone looking like and explorer in the middle of a desert at this point of time? Not to mention hes alone!

Heeey, you okay? I asked as I landed a bit away without him seeing me.

Uu XXXXXXXX?

Ah, excuse me? I crouched.

This is bad. What is this guy saying? For someone like me who can only speak Japanese, I have no idea about what is he trying to tell. At least I can tell that its not English.

What to do? Should I leave him as he is? I would have done something if I understood his language, but right now, I have no idea about how I am supposed to act. Since he left me no choice, I stood up.

XXXXX!? XXXXXXXXXXX!!

Maybe because he thought I was leaving him, the man clung onto my trouser and begged for help.

No, wait, wait, Im not planning on abandoning you here! I just stood up!

Wai- stop dragging me like this! You will tear my trousers.

XXXXX!! XXXXXXX!!

Not sure what hes trying to convey, however it is clear that hes not in a qualified mental condition for communication.