Chapter 44 (1/2)

”Here's one too.”

There was a magic circle in the room.

Also, it seems to be active, as it shines like the one I saw before.

I wonder where this one will take us .

Last time we ended up at the ruins of Northstar Forest, now I want to believe it may take us to a very remote place.

It's a damn magic circle with no promise of security.

But it is also true that my curiosity is stronger than my sense of caution.

I think I am destined to be traveling from ruin to ruin through magic circles.

Should I step on it or not? I really want to step on it.

What if it is a dangerous place...?

Hmmm... should I stop?

It is smart to hold back when considering the risks.

”Do what you think is right, Master, I will go wherever you go.”

”Same here. And you don't have to worry about Frau, I'm strong now. I'm sure you'll be able to find some treasures there. Fufu.”

”Kyui!”

Their words encouraged me.

I cannot be an adventurer if I am afraid.

We are a party that enjoys traveling.

I will solve the risks with force.

”Well, our next destination will be the other side of this circle!”

”Yes! Wohoo! Kyui!”

Now that we've taken care of all our doubts, we can calmly check the room.

Apparently there are no more rooms. So we decided to return to the village.

Thud, thud.

The chief elf fell out of his chair.

”Whaaaaat!?”

He held the back of his head and rolled on the ground.

He must have been hit very hard, it's a shame.

I turn my gaze to Kaede.

She nodded silently and used a healing wave on the boss.

”You've done a great job, opening a tower that had been closed for thousands of years. And all it had was water and a bunch of scrolls. Huh.”

The chief laughs as he rubs the back of his neck.

Then he lets out a big sigh.

He seems to be thinking about the 30% of the scrolls he has to deliver to me.

Scrolls are valuable in addition to water.

Considering that the scrolls can only be used once. It must be a painful thing for him.

In your mind you must be fighting a battle of how to deal with this situation.

”Brother, you promised him a reward, and I advise you not to play any tricks. You must keep your word.”

”...I don't know why I was brought up to be so stupidly honest.”

”Brother!”

”I will keep my promise.”

The chief gave up, and nodded his head.

Then he straightened his posture and held out his hand to me.

”Once again, I thank you. What you have done, Toru-Dono, will be a historic change for our people. The abundance of water will enrich the village, and the scrolls will strengthen our defenses. It may not be much in.the way of gratitude, but I hope you feel at home in this village.”

”Thank you very much.”

I firmly shake hands with the chief.

With this they should no longer throw stones at me.

I'm looking forward to tasting the food and sake that the elves make.

When the conversation came to an end, Kaede placed a scroll on the table.

”Actually, I found a special scroll on the shelves. The contents are physical strengthening skills...”

”What's the difference between this one and the rest?”

Kaede's explanation is not very crisp.

A typical parchment is light yellow, but the one in front of me was a beautiful white color.

I know it is different from the color, but I would like to know exactly what the difference is.

”This is a scroll that allows you to learn skills.”

For a moment, I didn't comprehend what she was saying.

Is it a scroll that allows you to acquire skills?

Is there such a thing in this world?

”The evaluation said ”can only give a subject a skill once”, unfortunately there were no rare skill scrolls, but I still think the value is immense.”

”You say there are different types of scrolls?”

”Yes.”