Published at 18th of November 2020 07:06:12 PM
[……Okay…… If that’s what Kaito wants to do…… I will support you . ]
Hearing me say that I want to do as much as possible with my own power, Isis-san nodded to me with a gentle smile on her face .
After that, she held her hand over a pile of ice in front of her, clad in flashing bluish-white magic power .
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[……However…… even a little bit…… let me help you . ]
In the next moment, a dazzling flash of light shot out of Isis-san’s hand like a laser, punching through multiple holes in the mountain of ice .
Afterwards, a pillar of ice appeared inside, reinforcing the tunnel, preventing it from collapsing .
In a matter of seconds, the mountain of ice turned into a mine, making me understand that she’s making it very easy for me to mine .
[……The place where I shaved…… doesn’t have jewels…… but…… with this…… I think…… it’s easier to dig…… I’ll also case…… simple Defensive Magic on you . ]
[Thank you! It helps me out a lot . ]
[……Unnn…… Good luck…… While you’re mining…… I’ll go prepare you a meal…… . So…… don’t push yourself too hard . ]
[Yes!]
The maintenance of the tunnels, Defensive Magic, she’s really helping me with all sorts of stuff, I’m really grateful for that .
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After nodding to Isis-san, who kindly smiled at me and told me words of support, I entered with pickaxe and all other tools .
I’m still at the beginning of gathering materials, so I have to get the Midnight Crystal as soon as possible……
Then, three hours mining in the mine, sitting down on the ground, breathing heavily .
[……I- I can’t find one……]
After entering the tunnels, I diligently started mining and found a good number of Ice Crystals…… However, they are all light blue, and no deep blue Midnight Crystals have been found .
I suppose it could simply be that I’m not used to mining and my pace is slow, but really, what a surprise that I haven’t found anything close to bluish, let alone deep blue……
Even though Shiro-san’s blessing keeps out the cold, it doesn’t seem to be helping out with my fatigue, so I was completely exhausted .
As I was catching my breath and thinking about where to dig next, I saw Isis-san floating in the air towards me .
[……Kaito…… Have you found one?]
[No, not at all…… It’s completely difficult finding one . ]
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[……Really…… How about…… you take some break? ……I brought you…… lunch……]
[T- Thank you . ]
It seems that I completely lost track of time that Isis-san had brought a meal for me .
That being said, I was trying to hide my tiredness, but I was also quite hungry, so it was really great timing .
When Isis-san came to my side, with the appearance of a floating magic circle, a desk and chair were prepared for us .
Thereupon, she places a large plate on the table and after releasing the State Preservation Magic, warm steam rises up .
[……I made you…… some stew…… I also placed a barrier around us…… so it won’t get cold easily . ]
[Thank you . Thank you for the food . ]
[……Unnn…… Yes…… Ahhn . ]
[……Eh?]
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The white stew that Isis-san prepared for me smelled delicious and made my hungry stomach growl .
After thanking her again, I was about to take the spoon…… Isis-san held the spoon and spontaneously scooped up some of the stew and held it out to my mouth with one hand .
Eh? Is this what I think this is? Is this another one of those meals where I can’t feed myself?
[……Ahhn . ]
[ Ahhn . ]
[……What do you think?]
[It feels warm and really delicious . ]
The stew, which wasn’t too hot and had a pleasant temperature for my tongue, its creamy and smoothness soaked into my stomach, gently warming me from the inside .
It was somewhat relieving and delicious, as if this stew is Isis-san’s kindness given form……
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[……That’s good…… Eat lots…… Okay?]
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[……Yes . ]
I guess I’m still really embarrassed to admit it but…… I wholeheartedly enjoy such moments of relaxation, enjoying Isis-san’s gentle care that warmed me to the depths of my heart .
After enjoying Isis-san’s delicious home-cooked meal, just as I stood up to say that it’s time for me to resume mining, Isis-san suddenly spoke, as if she thought about something .
[……Speaking of which…… Kaito…… have your Sympathy Magic…… right?]
[Eh? Ah, yes . ]
[……The Midnight Crystal…… could store magic power…… so if you use your Sympathy Magic…… Wouldn’t it be easier to find it?]
[……T- There’s such a way!?]
[……U- Unnn…… I don’t really know…… if it would really work though . ]
I haven’t thought of using my magic that way . I’ve been using Sympathy Magic only for reading the emotions of others .
However, this magic is originally something that was derived from a power specializing in sensing others, so it should also be used to sense feeble amounts of magic power .
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According to Isis-san, although the Midnight Crystal isn’t as good as a Magic Crystal, it still has the ability to store magic power…… That’s also true for Ice Crystals, but it seems that Midnight Crystals store a bit more magic power .
[I’ll try it!]
After listening to Isis-san’s advice, I start using the power of my Sympathy Magic to search for magic power around me .
I’m not that great of a magic-user, so I can’t search around a large area but…… Searching within a radius of a few meters should be sufficient enough .
When I focused my attention to my Sympathy Magic, I could definitely feel faint magic power here and there among the tunnels…… However, I don’t understand well the difference between each of the things I’ve detected immediately, so I decided to walk around, focusing on my senses for a while .
After about half an hour of going through the tunnels, I felt something that has a little bit stronger magic power than the others, so I began hitting my pickaxe at that spot .
It seemed to be pretty deep, as it took me some time to get there…… And after digging for a while, I found a deep blue…… a navy blue jewel peeking out of a crevice in the rock .
[Ahh!?]
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[……Unnn…… No doubt…… That’s the…… Midnight Crystal . ]
Having successfully found the Midnight Crystal, I carefully mined it,, changing tools so as not to damage the jewel, and dig out a few inches of it .
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I was unintentionally moved, seeing the Midnight Crystal that I finally found…… but I want to get some more, including some spares, because I don’t think it would be possible for me to successfully make something on the first try .
[……Wait…… Arehh? I feel faint……]
[!? Kaito!]
The moment I thought about going through this pace and digging for some more, I felt the strength on my legs disappear and almost fell down .
Isis-san, who reacted quickly, supported my body, but a feeling of considerable weariness assaulted my body .
[……Wide Area Detection uses a lot of magic power…… so you have to take a break…… for about an hour . ]
[……I- I see…… I understand . ]
[……I’ll carry you . ]
[Eh!? Wait, Isis-san!?]
[……Kaito…… you’re tired…… so I’ll…… carry you . ]
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[I- I’m thankful for that but……]
[……Unnn?]
Even though Isis-san is stronger than me, I’m still extremely embarrassed, being princess carried as a man .
However, I couldn’t ask Isis-san, who was seriously concerned about me, to put me down just because I was feeling embarrassed being princess carried by her, so in the end, I had to be carried by Isis-san while enduring my shame .
Unnn, next time, let’s properly think about our usage of magic power…… I’ll definitely be more careful……
Dear Mom, Dad——- I’ve come to Isis-san’s home to look for gems as the first material I needed to collect for the music box . I’ve only barely gotten one Midnight Crystal, which is my objective, but still——– I think it definitely is one step forward .
Serious-senpai: [Oi, you b*stard…… keep your ass moving and start mining…… Stop flirting…… stop freaking flirtiiiiiiing!!!]
T/N: I’m slacking off (was actually reading Spy x Family earlier), so this is the only bonus chapter for the day .
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