Volume 3 Chapter 13 (1/2)

Volume 3 Chapter 13: The power of composition Part 1

Translator: “Pink Tea” Editor: ”Ryunakama”

Around the time the sun started to rise, I left the inn to take a walk through the city streets.

Barely anyone was around since it was pretty early in the morning.

It seemed a little lonely, but with no one around, I could clearly observe the streets, it was a good view in its own right.

And I wasn’t the only one awake at such an hour—

「Mmm, I wonder when was the last time I got to enjoy your warmth early in the morning, What a pleasant awakening.」

There was also Daisy.

Clinging onto my shoulder she accompanied me on my stroll.

「Since the old days we were the only ones who would wake up at such a time.」

「Right. it seems like it’s a habit of yours to wake up at this time no matter the location. I also wasn’t the type to sleep for long.」

Saki and Berzelia weren’t good with waking up early, other heroes also weren’t the types to get up this early. Thus, in those days we often would walk together with just the two of us.

And while recalling those days I exchange words with Daisy.

「However, we wandered around the City of God Tree quite enough, and only a few shops are opened at this time.」

「It seems that the most prefer to start operating after the sun is already high since the shadow from the God Tree makes it harder to see your surroundings.」

「Eeh, now I see.」

Indeed, with such a huge tree there will be areas difficult for light to reach.

As Cecile said, the places with really small amounts of light are utilized for storehouses.

「Well, anyway, at least we grasped one of the special traits of this city. ……But everything is closed, what should we do?」

I already took a look around the city and checked the routes.

And the moment I thought that if we are to continue our walk, then I’d prefer to take it somewhere I’m yet to see—

「Ah, my friend. Then how about coming to my lab? It’s over there.」

Daisy says, sitting on my shoulder, while pointing towards the God Tree.

「Your lab? Ah, the one you talked about a while ago?」

「That’s right. I wanted you to see it. Since we have time now, I want to show it to you.」

「Sure. if that’s the case then I’d like to see it.」

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And a few minutes after walking towards the God Tree under Daisy directions.

We finally reached a small isolated house built right next to the root of the God Tree.

「Is this your lab? That’s quite a peculiar location.」

「Yeah, a perfect place to collect stuff from the God Tree.」

While saying that Daisy touched the door to the lab.

Then, a sort of clicking noise was heard coming from inside, and the door opened.

「Now now, step inside, my friend.」

「Yeah. Then, I’ll be intruding.」

Coming inside, the place was overflowing with various chemicals, flasks, and equipment, however, the room was still tidy as everything inside was neatly organized.

There was also some machinery of unknown purpose.

「Welcome, dear friend. To my laboratory. The place is cramped but make yourself at ease. Here is a chair.」

Daisy said, spreading her hands while sitting atop of a round chair in the middle of the room.

「Yeah, I’ll take you up on that offer. But well, what can I say, no matter where you end up, you manage to set up a laboratory-like room.」

I recall how during the war with the Demon Lord she also would use abandoned buildings to set up similar work rooms.

「Yup. This arrangement is the easiest for me to work in. Creating a proper environment first is my approach. ……Is it uncomfortable?」

「No, not at all. Quite the contrary, I think it’s a nice place.」

When I said so, Daisy’s expression turned into a delighted smile.

「Fufu, it’s pretty inspiring to hear that from you.」

With those words, Daisy jumped over onto my shoulder.

She seems more enthusiastic than before.

Recalling that when she jumped onto my shoulder in such high spirits she usually wants to get patted, I gently brush her. Then, she grew even more ecstatic and started rolling around.

……This feels quite nostalgic.

However, previously I was clad in armor and wore that helmet, so it felt like we had more of a distance between us. Now we had none of that, a welcome change.

And as we engaged in skinship while I had those thoughts—