44 43. Two days before.txt (2/2)

But I don't know much about it, so I don't remember exactly what a saint is in my world. I only have a vague notion that a virtuous person can be called a saint if he or she meets certain conditions.

This one's condition seems to be 'a person who can hear an inaudible voice'.

''Is an inaudible voice like the voice of God?''

'No, what they can hear is the voice of a big tree growing in the middle of the continent ...... I think it's called the World Tree (Yggdrasil). It's called the World Tree (Yggdrasil), and I heard that the saints can hear voices from that tree. -- or maybe I and Christ can hear them too. We're pretty much the thing.

It's certainly not surprising that it sounds like we have special circumstances. I would be willing to try it if I had the chance. If knowledge can be gained from that voice, it's well worth a try.

''Hey, where is that World Tree (Yggladrasil)?''

It's a long way. After all, the Allies are the frontier of the continent. It's in the home country of Foozeyers, which is in the center of the mainland, so it would take dozens of days to get there.

As I recall, from the knowledge I got from the library, it's a considerable distance to the home country of Hoosiers, on top of being across the ocean. It's so long that you have to be prepared to travel for many days.

Incidentally, the home countries of the five countries belonging to this Confederation are all far from the Confederation. All of them are major powers, so it is not possible for them to have their capitals at the edge of the continent. In effect, the only condition for joining the confederation is that it doesn't hurt to have a derivative country in a remote area.

''That's a shame. If it were closer, I would have heard that voice and tried to get some miracle power.

'Yes. If it were me, I could have gotten the same basic knowledge of all magic as Saint Tiara.

Me and Rustyala slump our shoulders.

I'm only half joking, but Rustyala seems to be talking under the assumption that he can really hear me.

Rastiara's depression is short-lived, but he quickly looks up and continues talking. As usual, she is quick to recover. He's emotionally unstable, the kind that makes people uneasy.

''Now that we've talked about Saint Tiara, let's talk about the nine attributes of magic she created. It is important for those of us who fight for a living to know more about magic.

'That's great news for me, as I use magic with my senses. There was no magic in my world.

Although the existence of magic existed in games and so on, it's new to learn its history.

However, hearing that, Rustyala's eyes shine oddly.

''--Hmm, there is no magic itself?　Christ's place.

Yeah, no magic and no monsters.

'Wow!　I, on the other hand, would love to hear that side of the story!

Well, I was hoping you could teach me about magic and--

That story sounds more interesting!

I wanted to hear the rest of the magic story, but Rustyala's interest was completely diverted to my world and I was in trouble.

It's hard to persuade Rastiara that she's in trouble.

I have no choice but to start talking about the science that will replace the magic in my world.

After talking about science to some extent, I told him about the heroes of my world.

Rastiara seemed to prefer the stories of heroes, and she seemed to enjoy listening to the heroic tales of my world. When the person listening to the story seems to enjoy it, it becomes fun to make them listen to it too. I was on a roll and continued to tell Rustyala about the history of my world.

Finally, when I had finished telling more than ten heroic tales and bought and ate more than the same number of food, Rustiala and I returned home. Of course, we couldn't talk about the magic of the nine attributes at all.

After reaching home, everyone was probably exhausted, and both Maria and Rustiala immediately fell asleep. Everyone, including me, was satisfied with the festivities, and with their cheeks loose--

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The next morning after enjoying the festivities.

As I was having breakfast in the living room, Maria seemed determined and asked me to accompany her to the labyrinth.

'Please let me go to the labyrinth too: ......!

What?　You said Maria was going to prepare a meal for you at home.

I was puzzled.

After consultation, Maria's position had finally settled down. I didn't expect Maria to get involved in the labyrinth again here.

'Su, just a little bit. Let me try it. I've become stronger in the last two days. ......

Strong?

Does that mean that she was training without my knowledge? In other words, Maria hadn't given up exploring the labyrinth.

As usual, I don't know what Maria is thinking. Even though the female mind is an autumn sky, I can't keep up with it at all when it changes so quickly.

As I'm scratching my head, Rustyala calls out from behind me in a small voice.

'Christ, look at Maria's skills--'

I 'gaze' as I'm told.

[Status]

Inherent skill: penetrating eye 1.45

Acquired skill: hunting 0.67 cooking 1.08 flame magic (・・・・) 1.00

''Or, flame magic ......?''

'Fire Magic 1.00' had been added to Maria's skills.

It's a skill that didn't exist until a while ago.

I am terribly surprised by that fact.

I've seen many people's skills in this world, but I've yet to see a person whose skills have increased. Even from what I've heard, it's only once in a lifetime that a skill increases. As long as there was a column for acquired (...) skills, I knew that there was no way that skills would not increase. But I didn't expect Maria to increase her skills in just a few days.

As I opened my mouth in surprise, Maria sensed my surprise and started talking about fire magic.

''Oh, your master can see ....... That's right. He taught me fire magic and I've been practicing it for a long time .......

Tell me, ......?

Yes, Mr. Alty told me about it.

He did?

With that answer, the question in my mind is cleared up.

It was Arti, who was also teaching Dia a lesson. If I had the chance, I could have done the same thing to Maria and Rustyala.

--But the timing is too bad.

When Maria was finally on the verge of giving up on the labyrinth, it was nothing short of annoying to be given such a spider's thread of hope.

Thanks to that, Maria is ready to follow us today.

''Arti-san taught me a magic that works even at the 20th layer. There are many other ways to use magic and tips and tricks: ......

Really superfluous: ......!

If you're going to teach it to me, why teach it to Maria? That guy is ......!

Does that give you more magic to use?

Yes. It's not just ”Fly Fire” anymore.

Does that mean you got a magic rock?

...... Yes. I was given a magical stone (・・・・・).

I think Maria clammed up a bit in her last response.

She understands that magic stones are an expensive commodity, so I wonder if she feels guilty about receiving them.

''Sure, if it's more magic, I'd like to see what it's like, but ......

Depending on the increased magic, you'll have a way to counter the Rio Eagle on layer 22.

It's not practical to take Maria there, but only then can you call her (・・・・・・), and it may be possible to take her out of the waiting room at the 22nd level and send her home again with her magic connection before entering the 23rd level. It depends on the case, but there is no doubt that it will help ....... But--.

Please. Let me try. If not, I'll be right back.

Maria pleads with a strong willed look in her eyes.

I look at Rustyala for a response. From the way she's smiling thinly, as if she's amused, she doesn't seem to have any intention of speaking out.

I think about it.

What will happen if I nod?

What will happen if I refuse?

I'm trying to calculate the profit and loss on both sides - and inevitably, a certain emotion (・・・・・・) gets in the way in the middle.

I give up on the optimal solution and offer a compromise.

I say, ”...... Okay, I get it. Just check the increased magic in the shallow layers first, and then assemble an effective tactic. Also, as soon as Maria is no longer in a situation where she feels safe, we'll leave. All right?

That's all right.

Maria nodded emphatically.

There was a determination in her eyes to be useful in the labyrinth.

I ponder how to quench the flames of that determination.

I can't help but be annoyed by Rustyala, who giggles behind me. If you're not going to give me advice, I want you to be quiet.

I listen to Maria tell me more about fire magic and am amazed at its usefulness. As far as I'm concerned, it was a power that I couldn't refuse with a single word like 'useless' or 'I can't follow you'.

This is how I ended up taking Maria into the labyrinth, even though I was reluctant to do so.

I'm going back to the labyrinth with Maria...