Chapter 29 - 29: Tsubasa: Those with Wings (1/2)
On the way back, we did not encounter Motoyasu.
Though, it's just a groundless fear of him angrily looking for me.
Raphtalia was energetic again after I returned from unloading the baggage in the village.
”Are you okay?”(Naofumi)
”Yup”(Raphtalia)
”Ha...that was fast”(Lumberjack)
The lumberjack was surprised that I returned so soon.
”This fellow here has great legs”(Naofumi)
Was the answer I gave to the lumberjack while I pet Firo.
”Gua!”(Firo)
Firo also energetically answered. That's right, you're very fast.
”Did you search the forest?” (Raphtalia?)
”Yeah”(Naofumi)
”We must go slowly when we return.” (Raphtalia?)
”Gua!”(Firo)
Piki...
What's that? This sound... Growth should have ended.
I heard something from Firo.
I hope it's not some strange disease.
Today's harvest was quite good.
Raphtalia moves naturally while Firo's offensive power and speed is eye catching.
Me Lv 26
Raphtalia Lv 29
Firo Lv 19
Requirement for White Usapiru Shield has been revealed.
Requirement for Dark Porcupine Shield has been revealed.
Requirement for Usapiru Bone Shield has been revealed.
Requirement for Porcupine Bone Shield has been revealed.
White Usapiru Shield
Equipment Bonus: Defense +2 <Unmastered>
Equipment Bonus: Agility +2 <Unmastered>
Usapiru Bone Shield
Equipment Bonus: Stamina Up (Small) <Unmastered>
Porcupine Bone Shield
Equipment Bonus: SP Up (Small) <Unmastered>
My stats are improving wonderfully.
I should equip a shield that is efficient and has a high performance, but I still haven't found a place where farming gold and experience is efficient.
How many abilities have I already unsealed... There are too many to keep track of.
In the first place, after unsealing lower class equipment such as the Orange Balloon Shield, I have never used the ability.
Though, I can use all my shields.
Today I unsealed 4 shields which probably won't be used.
We were walking slowly back to Forest Village, reaching only when evening arrived.
It seems cart training for Raphtalia is necessary.
We advanced leisurely a few times before she felt sick and had to stop.
As a result we arrived after the day was over.
”I am very sorry”(Raphtalia)
”It's fine, you'll gradually get used to it.”(Naofumi)
I am pretty strange too, I can't get drunk. I'm not saying she doesn't have spirit, it's just in her nature.
Therefore, I want Raphtalia to quickly get used to the carts.
Well, I think Firo's explosive running speed is also part of the problem.
”Gua!”(Firo)
At this point, the change has already begun.
For a while, we didn't notice. No, I noticed but I chose to ignore it.
The next morning.
Raphtalia notices the changes and is lost in thought.
”Guaa!”(Firo)
When I arrived at the barn, the change was already over.
The average height for a Philorial is 2m 30cm, about the size of an ostrich.
However, Philorials have bigger heads and necks.
Firo's current hight is 2m80cm...
Her head reaches the ceiling when she stands up.
”Did we really get the egg of a Philorial? I'm beginning to think we bought something else entirely.”(Naofumi)
”Yeah... I think so too.” (Raphtalia)
”Gua!”(Firo)
Firo swallows something with gusto.
There appears to be no more Chimera meat left in the stables.
2 cows worth of meat just disappeared.
Was that the last piece?
”I thought her appetite stabilized but...”(Naofumi?)
”She ate everything-!”(Raphtalia?)
”Gua-!”(Firo)
”Hahahahahahahahah”(Naofumi)
”This isn't a laughing matter!” (Raphtalia)
Well then, what should I do about her huge appearance...
.....However
Piki...
The sound of growth is heard again.
”Something is happening to cause that sound!”(Naofumi)
”Ummm Perhaps the cause of this growth is due to Naufumi-sama's shield?” (Raphtalia)
”That's possible. Maybe it's from Demon Trainer Shield 3's ability: Growth Correcting (Intermediate)”(Naofumi)
”Uh.....Naufumi-sama, what about the effects of Slave Trainer Shield?” (Raphtalia)
”Iyaaaaaaa”(Raphtalia)
Raphtalia cried and ran from the barn, so I had to chase.
”Ra-Raphtalia!?”(Naofumi)
”Recently, I thought my body was light. But that's because of Naofumi-sama!” (Raphtalia)
”Calm down!”(Naofumi)
”Wi-Will I become big like Firo!? I'm scared!” (Raphtalia)
”I don't hear any growth sounds from you”(Naofumi)
”Well... If you say so. Phew, that's good!” (Raphtalia)
That still doesn't change the fact that this is an unpredictable situation.
I glance at Firo and imagine Raphtalia growing to be like that.
”Are you thinking something rude?” (Raphtalia)
”...What are you talking about?”(Naofumi)
Raphtalia looks at me doubtfully.
”One moment, should we go back to the slave trader tent and confirm the situation?” (Raphtalia?)
”Yes, I think we should.” (Naofumi)
It can't be helped. I don't want to return to the castle town because that place is unpleasant... But we might have no choice.
”Gua!”(Firo)
We left Forest Village with Raphtalia fighting against motion sickness while Firo attracting attention.
On the way, Firo got hungry so we took a break and fought some demons to feed her. We arrived back in the castle town during the afternoon.
”Hey...”(Naofumi)
Firo's appearance changed again while I wasn't looking.
Her feet and neck shortened gradually, now she looks like she has the torso of an owl.
Though it changes the way the cart is being pulled.
The front of the cart that was pulled by rope around her body, similar to a leash.
Now, she uses her wings as hands and skilfully pulls the cart along.
”Kue!”(Firo)
Her chirp and colour have changed again, now she is pure white.
”Huh?”(Naofumi)
I got off the cart slowly and remeasure Firo's height.
She shrank?
Her height is back down to 2m30cm. But her width has increased and now it feels somewhat oppressive.
She resembles a certain mascot from an amusement park who gains weight unnaturally.