102 Episode 102 "I worked hard for the first time in a long time, so I decided to carry out a" healing event ".".txt (1/2)

It's a legend I learned from my grandfather.

After dinner.

As we sat around the fire, Aine began to speak.

Once upon a time, there was a saint, Delilira, who was venerated by the people of this land. ......

Originally, Delilira was a wizard who belonged to a powerful party of wizards, known as the reincarnation of the brave.

They went around the world, saving people who were being frightened by demons and creating a number of powerful items.

At the time, it was some time after the death of the celestial dragon Blanchalka.

So her party was like a savior for those who had lost the blessings of the celestial dragon, and her party was like a savior for those who had lost the blessings of the celestial dragon.

Delilira and her party had defeated the undead master, Rich, and dusted off the Demon Dragon, the dragon that had fallen to the demon, and it looked like peace had been restored to the world of people and demi-humans.

But her last quest was foiled because of a fight between her friends.

The party was destroyed and everyone was ...... dusted off.

When she was left alone, she quit her job as a wizard, believing that attacking magic was not enough to save people.

After training, she increased her divine power and became a priestess.

Delilira built a temple where no one knew her and began to live in it.

But she didn't stop saving the suffering people.

Sometimes - and sometimes it was once every few years, sometimes every week.

Delilira continued to come down to town and save those who were injured or suffering from illness.

Thus, she became a benevolent saint and gained people's faith in her.

But even though she was a merciful saint, she hated Demi-humans. It's like she was having relationship problems at a party. She didn't want to help people for free, but she was very strict with the demi-humans.

Time goes by and before you know it, she disappears from the crowd.

It is said that she returned to the temple, or that she ascended to heaven as a god.

We still don't know the location of the temple at Delilira.

However, there is no doubt that he lived in a place filled with magic.

They may have used the magic of the land to hide the temple ......, a legend that still survives today...

-that's the legend of ”Saint Delilira”. Sorry.

By the time Aine finished speaking, everyone was asleep.

There are three of us awake: me, Aine, and Cecil.

We're camped out in an abandoned village.

Garfe the Flying Dragon left before nightfall.

As a reward for helping us map the area, I gave him a shelled Rock Lizard meat.

I told him it might not taste good because I drained the water out of it with 'increased sewage' ...... but he said the flying dragon doesn't care about the taste. Garfe grabbed all four of them together with his big claws and flew towards the mountain.

What we were left with were four rock-like shells.

These were enough to prove that we had accomplished our quest.

'So Aine. What other legends are there in this region?

''There are legends of the 'Bandits of Violent Food' and the 'Blue Demon Dragon Congregation', but I don't think ...... magic power has anything to do with it.''

Looking at me and Cecil, Aine said.

'The first thing that came to mind when Aine heard Rafilia-san's story was ”Saint Delilira”. She lived in a place filled with magic, according to my grandfather.

You mean that place might be the point of what Raphilia calls the 'missing magic circle'?

According to Rafilia's story, the towns in this region and the land filled with magic power are arranged in a special way, like a constellation.

It's a magic circle that increases magic power - and yet the most important point is missing.

But ...... if the most important point is missing, then it's probably not a magic circle or anything else ...... I think, but it still bothers me.

Raphilia is usually a middle-aged ho-hum poet, but she's sharp sometimes.

And in her, the knowledge of the ancient elves has just been revived.

So maybe that's why she went straight to the essence without any preconceptions.

''If the layout of the town wasn't a coincidence, that means someone tried to recreate Ancient Elf-san's magic circle, right?　It was completed a long time ago and is now lost: ......

Cecil is staring at the flames while holding his knees next to me.

Perhaps because it involves the demon race, she has an uneasy look on her face.

A small body sways from side to side and, with a thud, leans against my leg.

Maybe they want us, the survivors of the 'old blood' to find them.

I mean, who else would know about this stuff? ......

I looked to the side of the fire.

Rafilia and Iris were asleep, cuddled together.

Iris was wrapped in a blanket, snuggled up with Rafilia. Rafilia's hands and feet are thrown out and she's in a fitful sleep.

Rita has her back to the fire in a bestial style.

Sometimes her tail bounces around. It's like she's dreaming.

”If this really is a magic circle, what's missing?

I don't know.

I don't know.

...... I'm wondering if there are any magic items or treasures that might sell for a very high price there or something.

I hope it's something that doesn't affect the ...... world.

I like that ...... is safe and doesn't look too rare.

Cecil is the last of the demon race.

The ancient elves are also extinct, and the only thing left is a replica of Raphilia.

It's possible that something remains untouched.

Cecil. Just to make sure.

Yes. Mr. Nagi.

''According to the magicians of the demon race and the ancient elves, the 'Valley of the Mist' and the 'Land of the Magic Seal' are the points for increasing magic power, right?''

''There's no doubt about it. And if the map really represents a magic circle, then besides the 'Valley of the Mist' and the 'Land of the Heavenly Dragon Seal', it would be strange if there wasn't another magic power increase point.

That would be the 'missing part of the magic circle'.

Actually, I don't know if there's anything there.

It could be nothing.

Or it could be something legendary.

It's just that when you go there, you don't really have anything to lose.

It's on the edge of the Mishlila sanctuary, so you can go for a walk.

Yes. I want to walk around with Nagi-sama!

Cecil raised his hand vigorously.

Aine put her fingers to her cheeks, pondering something.

''If there's anything to do with the saintly lady, you should go ...... cleanse your body before you go.

Is that because you are a ...... purifying saint?

'Yes. Our Lady was a person who was very particular about cleanliness. Before she used her healing powers, she made her patients bathe in a river or a spring. If they refused to do so, she wouldn't treat them.

Aine is talking with her eyes narrowed.

She reminds me of her brother Nias and her grandfather, and she seems really happy to talk about the legend.

We were silent for a while, staring at the fire.

We fetch water from a jowl with the Raphilia seal (it says 'Raphilia's' in ink on the side) and drink it in a cup. The horses have been removed from their carriage gear and tied to the pillars of the abandoned village, both of them seemingly asleep.

The quest was just completed, so I and everyone else are in a daze.

I put all the shells of the Rock Lizard in leather bags.

It's an effect of Aine's ”Soul Engagement” skill ”Sister's Treasure Chest”.

That skill creates the space of a large bookcase (the kind you'd find in a library) inside the designated bag or box. The Rock Lizard's carapace just barely fit when stacked on top of each other, and the fourth one I used ”Delayed Combat (Delayed Arts)” to split it in half and force it in.

Three and a half of the cards are to be sold via the merchant Dolgor-san.

I'm going to use the other half for my own personal use.

And I don't have any plans for after the quest is over.

Even if there's nothing in the 'missing part of the magic circle', I'll at least be able to do some sightseeing.

Yeah. I'm wondering what's in there, too.

So, when we get back to the villa, we'll start searching?

No, no,

I waved my hand.

'Why do I have to put in another quest right away when I just finished one? Everyone else is supposed to be on vacation, right?

Everyone says ......, where's Nagi?

I had to trace a map.

For now, this is my top priority.

Before the ”Consciousness Sharing and Reforming” log disappears, we need to make a paper copy of the map we drew on the ground.

I can't let the information that Garfe the Flying Dragon gave me go to waste.

I've asked Dolgor-san to prepare a 'healing event' for us to take a good rest. I'll join you when I'm done with my work, so everyone should go to ...... first, huh?

Nagi-sama, Nah-kun.

The next thing I knew, Cecil and Aine were staring at me.

'Do you think we can take a good night's rest while Nagi-sama is at work?

Cecil's cheeks puff out and he moves his face closer to mine.

'You don't know enough about being a master to give your slave a break and yourself a job.

Aine crosses her arms in front of her chest and shakes her head as if she's gasping for air.

'Your job is ...... mapping is just a hobby.'

I like that kind of detail work, and I enjoy it.

'Then I enjoy helping Nagi-sama.

...... Cecil, haven't you been getting more logical lately?

You mean you're starting to look like Nagi?

Cecil puffed out his chest happily.

'That's a good thing. Slaves are like their masters. ...... ehehe.

...... Is it my influence?

Well then, I can't help it.

Aine is ......

What kind of a sister doesn't want to help her little brother?

He broke the argument in two seconds. Quickly.

'All right. So, when we get back to the villa, we'll all work on the map. Then the healing event. Then we'll cleanse ourselves and then we'll say we're going to explore the 'magic circle point' that Rafilia told us about.

Okay.

It's a nice break from traveling.

If we can find something, that's all that matters. If not, at least it'll be a trip down memory lane.

The quest is over. It's all part of the company trip.

Let's take it easy.

The next day at dawn. We returned to the resort by carriage.

It takes four of us to build a wall, and while we were there, Aine pulled out a shell of the Rock Lizard from a leather bag.

I spoke to the butler and asked him to call for Mr. Dolgor while distracting everyone else.

Then I delivered the ”Rock Lizard” safely, and the report of the defeat was complete.

The reward was 3,200 arsha for the quest achievement and the cost of the materials.

I was able to get a clean shell, so I sold it for a surprisingly high price.

I could have splurged a bit more, but I decided to call that amount the fee for the 'Healing Event' that I asked Dolgor-san to arrange for.

'Well then, I'll make an appointment for the evening after tomorrow. My daughter will show you around on the day.

Finally, after confirming my reservation for the 'healing event' with Dolgor, I returned to the villa.

End of the quest.

I'm tired of camping, so I'm off for the day.

And the next day.

The next day, we decide to do some map tracing.

”I'm going to make two different maps this time.

I said to everyone gathered in the living room.

I've got one for us to write down in detail.

I'll use the ”Consciousness Sharing and Reforming” log to make this one by myself, and I'll take my time making it.

The other is a map for commercialization.

I'd like to ask everyone to draw a map of the area around the port city of Irgapha. I'll give you an image of the map later, so could you make one based on that?

The map I make is the original from which everything is derived. In other words, the originals.

The map that everyone makes is the one that depicts the area around the port city of Irgafa. This will be used as a 'prototype' by a merchant who does business with Iris.

And if it sells well, I'm going to make a map of a much larger area.

”I'm not going to give away all the information from the start,” he said.

'Information in small doses, if you cut all our cards, you lose your bargaining power.' ...... It's a proverb from the port city of Irgafa.

Iris is clenching her fists next to me.

'Let's handle the information carefully. If you let it all out, it's all over.

'Right. That's why I'll have Iris and the others make a map of the area around the port city of Ilgafa. I think it would be a good idea to test it out and have a trustworthy merchant use it, and if it's well received, we can 'sell' the entire map, including the 'Recreation Area' and 'Magical Experimental City'.

'I think it's an interesting way to do it. Big brother.

Iris pinched the hem of her skirt and bowed.

If you leave it to Iris, the map will become the exclusive property of the House of Lords of Ilgafa. If you sell it with the coat of arms of the House of Lords, you will be able to distinguish the real thing from the reproduction.

''Because if we sell the reproductions without permission, we will be making an enemy of the Irgafa Lordship House?

'Exactly. Of course, as a house of lords, we have to make sure the map is correct before we sell it.

'Either way, you're going to be in the hands of my lord.