Episode 9.1 (2/2)

As Eda ignited firewood, Zeki reflexively threw a question.

”Hold on. What about the chant.”

”Eh?”

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”You didn't chant the spell.”

”But I did. <Ignition (Yutel)>, I said.”

”That's the invocation spell. I didn't see you doing preliminary chant used to gather mana and construct the magic.”

”Eh? This was how my master taught me, so I always thought this was how ya do it though?”

”Can you tell me your master's name?”

Lecan shook his head.

Telling Eda that she cannot answer that question.

”Sorry, but I gotta decline to answer.”

”I see. Sorry about that.”

Afterward, when Eda put <Lamplight> lights in all four corners of the camp site, Zeki was shocked with eyes wide open. Same with Orst who spoke.

”My word, this is quite a surprise. Splendid control you have there. To put out this many simultaneously without so much a flicker. Is your mana going to be alright?”

”Oh it's no sweat at all. And I'm super good at keeping these up an entire night.”

”They would disappear when you go to bed, wouldn't they.”

”Eh? I think they're still on when I'm asleep though. I mean, that's what everybody said.”

”I-is that right.”

Seeing Eda's magic impressing everyone, though weird, Lecan felt a bit proud.

At the same time, he was made aware that the magic he taught her was quite advanced compared to the average level of this world.

Lecan gathered firewood and made a firepit.

Vandam put magic beast-warding pot-pourri in four corners and cooked their meal.

Orst was staying put near the luggage the whole time.

Ghett cared for the horses that pulled their wagon.

Zeki cared for his and Vandam's horses.

Eda kept watch on the surroundings.

Nike helped with everyone's work a bit.

The escort trip seems to be off to a smooth start.

Vandam, Nike, Lecan, Zeki, and Eda kept watch alternately.

There was no raid that night.