220 Episode 220 "The Beginning Meteical Sightseeing Tour and the Promise with" Kairyu Kerukatoru "".txt (2/2)

We have reconnected with Rita Melpheus, which was out of our range.

'Would you like to reconnect?　Yes/No'

Can you reconnect?

This skill is amazing. As expected of the name ”True”.

Let's try it.

Select ”Yes” from the window and send a message to the...

”Nagi: Rita. Nagi: Rita, we are in the spa town of Rihjelda.　Are we on the same page?

'Rita: Nagi!　Oh, no. We've got a transmission from Nagi.　Awesome!''

I got through!

Oh, thank God. Rita seems to be ok.

”Nagi: We just returned from the ruins of the ancient elves. I was worried about Rita and the others and now I'm heading to Metekal.

”Rita: Nagi: ......

Nagi: Are you okay?

We're clear. We've infiltrated Letitia's parents' house. We were just about to head back.

'Nagi: Copy that. Nagi: Roger that. We will be there tomorrow. I will meet you as soon as we enter the city.

Rita: ”Okay. 'There is a lot of things I want to tell you, but I'll get to them later. I think it's better if you let Letitia know what's going on.

Also, if we continue to communicate with each other, we'll never be able to reach ...... that ......

Oh, and this communication will show what you're watching right now, right?

I'm going to show you that Letitia's okay, too.

Letitia, you know, Nagi. I got a message. So, you know, ......'

With a snap, an image appeared in the window in front of me.

This is ...... a room somewhere.

It's a gorgeous room, like Iris's office.

There's a big bed and several pieces of clothing in there. I feel like I've taken off my clothes.

On the side of it, there's a chair, and a girl with blue hair - Leticia is sitting on it.

You can see her white back. When I turn around, I see Leticia in her underwear ......!

”Rita?　What's going on?

Yeah. I'm communicating with Nagi now. I'm going to show her that Letitia is okay. ......

”Show me ......?

Blurting out, Leticia's face turned bright red.

''It's ...... communicating, isn't it? What Rita-san is seeing is ...... to Nagi-san?''

”...... I'm sorry.

”Rita-san ...... sit up straight for a minute there!

”I'm sorry, Laetitia, ah!

Pfft.

The line went dead.

...... It's good to see you both doing well.

'Are Rita and Letitia okay?'

As for you, Rita, I'm sure you'll be fine ...... but you must be worried.

Are you two still alive?

Aine, Iris, and Cutlass are looking at me with concern.

It's dangerous to show them the log of ”True Consciousness Sharing”: ...... for now.

”They're both in great spirits. They said everything's fine.

””Good job, .......”

All three of us were relieved.

I'm relieved, too.

”Well, why don't we take a break here in town for the rest of the day?

Yes.

But it's a pretty crowded town, too.

It's a lot more crowded than the last time I was here.

Many adventurer-style people are there, I wonder if they are there for the 'martial arts tournament'.

''Speaking of which, Iris. What's going on with the accommodations?

The House of Lord Irgafa has arranged for an inn with a hot spring.

...... The villa of the Ilgafa lords' house is indeed no longer available?

”Yes, ...... I don't have very fond memories of it.

That's right.

Iris was attacked by the False Demon tribe at that place.

And on top of that, we used a battering ram to create a lot of holes in the ground.

Honestly, I think we should just rebuild it.

However, since Ilgafa supported the town after that incident, we were able to rent an inn with a hot spring. Even in Iris. Since this is not the town that was attacked by the enemy, but the town where I took a bath with my brother for the first time .......

Yeah. I'm glad to hear it.

”...... Heh.

Iris smiles with a refreshed face, and Aine looks at her with a kind face.

It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.

It's a good thing ...... I wasn't even at the party at the time.

I'm sure it's okay!

Aine and Iris took Cutlass's hand.

'We're not going to leave you out, Cutlass!

And for that, Iris will entertain Lady Cutlass!

What, eh?

Nay-kun! Big brother!

”Can I borrow your cutlass (sama) for a moment?

Okay. I'll just do some sightseeing in town while I'm at it.

Thank you!

Oh, what?　Oh, whoa, whoa!

Cutlass is pulled by Aine and Iris into the carriage.

Aine got into the guru's seat as it was and let the carriage depart.

I wave to Cutlass, who for some reason is tapping on the window, and I wave the three of us off.

'Well, I guess you and I are going for a walk this time. 'Reggie,'

'Oh!　Don't leave the Lord alone!

A human-sized Leggy appears next to me.

”I'm even more powerful than when I came to this town last time. I can at least protect the Lord.

Well, I don't think it's going to happen this time.

That's why Reggie and I decided to go around the spa town for the first time in a long time.

''Kuhaha!''

10 minutes later.

Me and Reggie were in the footbath of the 'Hot Springs Region Richelda's Specialty'.

What is this? The tiredness in my feet is going to go away. Kuhuah!

No, no, no. We're traveling in a carriage this time. We're not going to get tired from our legs...

”Kuha-ha!

No, it feels really good.

The slightly hot footbath relaxes my body and fatigue.

Did Rita and Leticia stop by here on the way? I hope so.

It's a pity that that aristocratic girl isn't with you.

Letitia?

Hmm. I've always wanted to see that hard-natured girl in the footbath let out a loose, 'Kuha' sound.

We'll save that for the ride home.

Bye. Well, my Lord. Eggs are boiling nicely.

Leggy takes an egg out of the pot that is immersed in the hot spring source.

I hand him a coin and Leggy puts it in the 'fare box' next to the pot.

The old lady at the footbath reception desk is nodding in agreement.

This is basically a self-service restaurant, where you can eat eggs boiled in the hot spring and meat and vegetables steamed by the steam from the source.

The price is the same, and you can put it in a wooden box.

Wait a minute. I'll take the shells off for you now.

I'll do that myself.

No, no. My Lord is precious to me. My sister would be angry with me if I let you get burned.

...... not too overprotective?

”Think of your Lord not as an egg, but as a bok choy.

Hey.

Mmm-hmm.

I poke him in the forehead and he laughs with embarrassment.

Then I put the peeled egg in my hand.

The egg in the fountain is completely hard-boiled. But it's delicious.

...... But then again, I'm ...... with Cutlass.

If possible, I wanted to take a little more time to 'Engage the Soul' before I did it.

That way, the burden on Cutlass should be smaller.

Even if we engage the soul right now, there's not enough time to get it to the Spirit Link within this trip.

In order to conclude a soul, he needs to stay in the spirit link state for a certain amount of time.

I don't know the exact amount of time, but I don't know how long it takes to 'spirit link'.

But what's needed for 'soul engagement' is a magical link. I'm using the skill of ”Ability Reconstruction” to achieve it.

If the time required for ”Soul Reunion” is related to the magic connection, then it should be possible to shorten it.

For example, you could stay magically connected all the time while ...... 'soul-engaged'?

And if we increase our combined strength, the means to do that ...... is .......

You have .......

Come to think of it, I had a skill that I could use.

Something to strengthen my and everyone else's 'merging'.

If I used that, I might be able to immediately 'bond' (spirit link) with Cutlass and power up two levels at once.

''Lord?　What are you doing?

I've come up with a quick way to power up without burdening everyone.

That's great!

'It's still a theory, though. If Cutlass agrees with me, I'm going to give it a try.

In the meantime, let's talk about it when we get back.

With that in mind, Reggie and I decided to get out of the footbath and head back to the inn.

Of course, we bought some boiled eggs and steamed potatoes as souvenirs.

'Welcome back, Nah-kun!

Come on, come on!　Lady Cutlass will be waiting for you!

Look at him. Arujidono!

When Reggie and I entered the inn - a well-dressed Cutlass was waiting for us in the room.

...... oh.

Reggie sighed next to (and next to) me.

I was speechless.

It's because the Cutlass in front of me was so beautiful.

Cutlass is wearing a white dress.

Not a fluffy one, but the kind that accentuates the lines of your body.

The cloth covering the chest and the short skirt. There are no sleeves and shoulders, leaving the arms and shoulders bare.

It looks great on a smart cutlass.

What do you think? How is it, sir?

Yeah. It's beautiful.

No one would look at this Cutlass and think 'I've been living as a boy' until just recently.

The cutlass in front of me is a perfect girl.

It's a funny thing about ....... Please don't look at it too much.

Shit. It's ”watch me every inch of the way,” right?　The ”Cutlass

The magical body Fynn also wears the same dress as Cutlass.

When you see her standing side by side with Cutlass, she really is like a twin sister.

I'm glad I was able to borrow the dress from you, Iris. It's a good thing I was able to borrow the dress from Iris.

I'm prepared for something like this.

Cutlass. It's so beautiful. Aine is very proud of her work.

Even Iris can't help but gawk at it.

”Please don't go to ...... or Hello, Aine. Hello, Iris.

”'Hmmm. Mmm-hmm.

Aine and Iris are snorting at the sight of a well dressed Cutlass.

They look very happy.

'So, Aine and the others are going to look at the baths.

'Iris is a witness, and she is in the next room. I've left the bell there. Please let me know if you need me.

It was all over the place.

Aine and Iris waved their hands, and by the way, left the room with the magic sword of Reggie's body.

''...... Ah, Arujidono,''

There you go.

I sat down in a chair in my room.

Cutlass sat on the bed with a nervous look on his face.

Fynn was lying on the bed, cradling his legs.

...... It's kind of like a dream.

Cutlass looked at me with a bright red face.

It's really a dream come true ...... that I'm wearing a dress as a proper ”girl” in this way.

'Cutlass loves pretty things, right?'

'Yes ...... mother forbade me to do so. She loves ribbons and ruffles.

Kids love it, don't they?

...... is a yes.

Fynn said, and Cutlass went silent, red to his earlobe.

I'm the same way.

This situation is insanely embarrassing.

So me, Cutlass and Fynn were silent for a while, looking at each other.

From the window of the room, we could hear people walking outside.

The inn Iris has arranged for us is a popular place with a hot spring, but that's why it faces the main street. So I can often hear the voices of passersby and drunk people.

On the other side of the door, I hear, ”...... It's a nice atmosphere, but the voices outside must be disturbing.” ”...... Increased sewage, can I use it? What a booming voice. Don't do that.

'You know what, Cutlass?'

Yes, sir. Yes, sir.

'Actually, I have a proposition for Cutlass related to the promise I made to the sea dragon.

What is this?

”You know what 'Engage' is, don't you, Cutlass and Fynn?

Yes, sir. I know.

You mean the promise that you'll be with me in my rebirth.

Fynn took over Cutlass' line.

I nodded.

I'm making a 'soul pact' with everyone. Cecil, Rita and Aine have a 'spirit link' with me. With the same method, I believe we can make a spirit pact with Cutlass.

We would love to have that, sir!

”Are you soul-mates with a certain someone?　It's wonderful!

Cutlass and Fynn get up from the bed and take my hand.

They both have a twinkle in their eyes.

I wonder what would happen if ...... Cutlass and Fynn were to reincarnate with us.

I have a feeling that they would reincarnate as twins with different personalities, not alone.

It's in the future, though.

But it would be so much fun if that happened.

But you see, the 'united souls' one requires a 'soul-concerned' time in addition to a physical bond. So, even if that ...... I 'soul-conclude' with Cutlass and do something that would allow ...... children to have a child, I don't think it would still be a 'united soul'. The normal (...) way (...) would be (...)

...... the normal, normal way?

What does ...... mean?　'I know,'

How about after 'soul-about,' instead of spending time together, we try to increase the density?

I said.

This is what I just thought of.

If we succeed, Cutlass will be powered up two levels at once.

From now on, no matter what happens in Metekal or King's Landing, I should be able to handle it.

How about me and Cutlass making a 'soul promise' and staying connected for a while?

Huh?

Arujidono ...... that's it!

The 'soul agreement' unites our magical powers with each other. Then we strongly combine and travel together as one. After that, I feel that if we combine our bodies with ...... cutlass, we can form a 'Conjoined Soul (Spirit Link)'.

Then I began to explain.

Me and Cutlass will be traveling in constant connection. How it works.