20 Episode 20 "First Three-Person Collaboration (Triple Structure)".txt (1/2)

And so I'm going to work to settle down.

Yes, I understand.

Yeah, why not?

Let's get lost for a bit, both of you.

Back at the inn, after Cecil woke up, I told him about this incident.

That the ”Commoner's Guild” had been destroyed. The fact that Aine's memory was stolen.

And that Aine's childhood friend, Leticia, wants me to help her out.

''You've heard of the memory extraction item ......, haven't you?

Rita nodded her head as she heard the story.

I think it's called the 'Clean Wand'. It is used for believers who want to erase the past and become more mature to serve the goddess. The memories that are extracted in a crystalline form will dissolve into the air and disappear after about three days.

'I wonder if it's possible that the one hidden in the tower is a fake.

''If you're doing it alone, Algis. However, if the person called Count even said 'on my honor', it's unlikely. He even went out of his way to unleash the 'Steel Gargoyle'.

......, it's in bad taste, isn't it?

I'm going to have to make him pay for that.

Rita, you're angry: ...... pretty much.

If you're not, you could have been enslaved by Deputy Bishop Argis and had your memory erased, too.

'Yes!　I'm with you on this mission, too!

Cecil raised his hand vigorously with a swoosh.

It was my own kind that originally summoned the magic sword. If Nagi-sama wants to help people who have become unhappy because of that, I will work with all my might!

Both of us are very motivated.

And in front of me were four skill crystals.

Aine's ”Dobs Cleaning Lv 1”.

Letitia gave me the 'Magic Augmentation Song Lv 1' and 'Blunt Magic (Slow) Lv 1'.

Steal Lv 1, which I bought on my way home from the guild.

I also bought a spare shortsword, just in case it's a hardware opponent.

''How do I put these together to attack the 'Steel Gargoyle', though?

The purpose of this quest is to get Aine-san's memory back.

After that, we're talking about heading to Ilgafa with Aine and Leticia.

'The enemies are the hooligans and the 'steel gargoyles'

The rogue is not that strong. At least they are weaker than Tanaka-Coga.

The problem is ”The Steel Gargoyle”.

The specs are as follows.

The Steel Gargoyle: A statue that moves with magical power.

It has wings and claws.

It has wings and claws. Physical Damage Reduction'

However, it's a low level in the 'Guardian'

You know what, you two.

I sat on the bed, folding my arms, and looked at Rita and Cecil.

'The other day, I was experimenting with Rita's 'Ability Rebuild 《Skill Structure》' and I noticed something.

...... wow!

Don't get all red. I'm not gonna punish you or anything!

”...... wow.

Stop holding your chest and shaking. Don't be a puppy dog just for this.

Activation. ”Ability rebuild.

When I activate the skill. A window appears in front of me.

Same as before. When I imagine a skill in my mind, it breaks down into concepts.

But if you look closely, the ...... window is a little bigger.

To be more specific, it's almost like you can put another skill on it.

'Cecil, Rita, could you help me with that?

Oh, yes?

Cecil's got a strange look on his face.

Oh, I see. I thought you two couldn't see the window.

'I just want to see if I can power us up to complete the quest. See, if we complete the quest, we'll be able to rent a house, we'll be able to cook our own meals, and we'll be able to settle down and take a bath.

...... bath, is it?

Cecil tilts his head thoughtfully for some reason.

'A slow bath, right?'

Yeah, take your time.

We all do, don't we?

Yes, Cecil and the others.

...... Got it!

Then, with a thud, he comes over to me, standing on his knees, and holds his body out in front of me.

'Yes, yes, please, Nagi-sama.

Oh, that's not fair!

Fluffy, flapping.

Rita also runs up to me, moving like a kitten.

Both of them close their eyes, like they're ready to go.

I got off the bed and dropped to my knees in front of them.

...... I'm still nervous. Your hands ...... aren't shaking, are they?

Take a deep breath.

Softly, I put my right hand on Cecil's chest.

'...... hmmm.'

Pikun, and Cecil stutters.

I call up Cecil's skill in the window.

I make ”Animal Empathy Level 1” appear.

Another skill of mine. It's an experimental ”Stealing Technique Lv 1” that I installed on myself.

(1) ”Stealing Technique Lv 1”.

Skill to take a weapon by using 'Arts'

(2) ”Animal Empathy LV1

The skill to make 'animals' and 'feelings' communicate

...... ah. Hmm ...... haha. Dear Nagi .......

Are you okay?　Cecil.

Yes, sir.

Yeah, ...... So, Rita.

............ Huh?　Huh?　Eeeeeeeeeeee!　Me too!

There's still plenty of room in the 'Ability Rebuild LV2' window.

Rita is surprised, but we have to understand that this skill is our lifeline.

You can go to ....... Come on. Nagy ...... hey hey ......

I touched Rita's chest with my left hand.

Rita twisted around in a ticklish manner. But she doesn't move away.

”I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'll just hang out with you a little longer.

...... Don't be sorry, idiot.

I call up Rita's skill 'singing LV4' in the window. Can you do it? .......

(3) 'Singing LV4'

Skill to 'move' people's 'hearts' with 'songs'

I was able to .......

I found out the effects of 'Ability Rebuilding LV2'.

It used to be possible for two people to rebuild their abilities, but now three people can do it.

Rebuilding Ability” allows you to create more advanced skills by mixing your magic power with that of a slave.

With two people's magic power, it would be a UR skill.

Then what happens if you combine the magic power of three people .......

''Yeah. End of the experiment.

I spoke my hand from their chests.

'...... hiya.' '...... is fuh. Yup.

Cecil and Rita sighed together, haha.

I know how to use LV2.

But I still have a lot of problems with it.

I wait for them to calm down and begin to explain.

The first problem is the physical strain on Cecil and Rita.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one who's been in this situation.

I don't know what would happen if the three of us exchanged magic power.

The other is the physical problem.

In order to 'rebuild', the two of them must be in physical contact with each other.

The skills are on a person's chest, and making contact near the heart is the easiest way to exchange magic power.

That's why I was touching them with my hands, but I can't move the 'concept' of the 'ability rebuilding' skill while touching Cecil and Rita's chest. I only have two hands.

We'd have to bring our hearts as close to each other as possible to make the magical connection.

Lastly, you want to do this in a safe place.

All three of us will be unprotected during the 'Reconstruction'.

It's unlikely that the 'Noble Guild' will step in, but we want to take precautions just in case.

''It's called .......

This worry.

Rita snorted, huffing and puffing.

'It's necessary, isn't it?　So go ahead and do it. I don't care what your body has to do.

''The second problem, though, is that it would be good if we could exchange magic power while Nagi-sama's hands are still available, right?

Yeah. Well, yes.

For some reason, Cecil's cheeks turned red and he clenched his fists.

I'm an expert on magic. I have some ideas. I'll discuss this with Rita-san. It's the last, safe place, though.

There is a place. A place that only we know about, that only we can enter.

...... Oh, I kind of get it.

Sure, that place would be perfect for you.

We can experiment with our 'rebuilt' skills and not have to worry about other people coming over.

The time is ...... If we move quickly, we should be there by the evening.

I don't like working ...... overtime.

It's not service overtime, so that's fine.

Letitia is very disciplined, so I'm sure she'll be paid well.

All right. ”All right, let's get ready and I'll try to be there by tonight. We'll be out of here soon.

Yes! Copy that!

Then we decided to go out.

The journey took a little over two hours.

We arrived at a hidden room in the basement of the wizard's house.

This room is the same during the day and at night. The walls glow with a faint white light.

The entrance is sealed with the Ancient Language, so there is no need to worry about people coming in.

The Angel Guardian won't do anything as long as we don't enter the room.

Certainly, the safest place to be is here.

Thank you, Cecil's ancestors.

There are trees here and there in the room, and a waist-deep river running on the floor.

Perhaps it's the hot spring water that's flowing in from nearby.

Maybe that's why it was so comfortable and warm in the room, like spring.

The safety issue is now clear.

As for the physical strain, both Cecil and Rita said ”don't worry about it,” so let's believe them.

What's left is how to exchange the magic power.

You said you both had an idea about that.

Yes, sir.

Cecil nodded, squirming for some reason.

'I had a meeting with Rita.

Yeah. It's perfect.

So, Nagi-sama, may I ask you to sit here for a moment?

Cecil and Rita all pointed to the center of the room - the area where the hot spring was flowing.

That's where it looks like a hollowed out area.

Well, should we sit here?

I took off my shoes and sat down by the river.

I feel like I'm in a footbath in the old world. I've never been to a hot spring before.

'It was a while ago.'

And I apologize in advance. I'm sorry. Master.

What?

Rita gave me a pat on the back.

Snap!

My balance was lost and I sat down in the warm river.

I couldn't resist because my vision was pitch black.

It was because Rita blindfolded me with some kind of cloth, without giving me any sign of her presence.

I don't know. Hey, you two, what's this?

We don't want you to catch a cold.

'To increase the transmission of magic, you should have more contact points, right?

But, you know. I'm still a bit embarrassed.

”If you can't use your 'rebuild' skill if you can't see it, I'll take the blindfold off for you.

Maybe you can use it, so give it a try.

...... We're going to have to fight a powerful enemy from now on, and Nagi will not be able to use her ...... strength to do so.

.................. What are you two talking about?

I heard a sizzling, shifting sound of my clothes.

Cecil's small hands unbuttoned my jacket from behind. What is this.

I can feel my upper body exposed.

'Wait a minute!　What are you two...

Oh, yeah.

lightly

Something warm clipped my body from front and back.

With a thud, my heart beats directly against my skin.

It's a small but soft touch on my back.

A thin arm hugs me from behind, squeezing me from behind.

The one touching my chest is voluminous and heated.

The chap, the watery sound is probably because of the wagging tail.

I'm going to have to say that ...... Rita and Cecil are hugging me from front and back, as if they are holding me between them.

Both of them have their barely flattened breasts in a pressuring bracelets ......?

Um... .........

The words won't come out.

What was I going to say?

What was I trying to say? What was I trying to do here in the first place?

”I think this is going to make the magic connection.