After looking around, Allen and his friends were returning to their assigned home.
　To be honest, I'm not sure if it was a good time for them, but

It's just a matter of time before you get to the point where you'll be able to see it for what it is. It was at least a way to pass the time ...... and considering this, I can't say it was pointless.
Certainly.

　The one that Noel is playing with while talking about this is like the stone that the child gave him earlier.
　But it's not hard like a stone, it's soft in its own way.
　Noel says it's an addictive feeling, and he keeps rolling it around in his hand.

You're going to be able to get the best results from this.　He seemed to react a little bit when he was handed to me.
Yeah, I guess so. If you don't know about it, it might be dangerous, so I should tell you about it.
"What ...... could be dangerous? ...... Is there something dangerous about it?

　At those words, Noel's hand snaps to a halt.
　But Henriette shrugs her shoulders as she looks at you fearfully.

"No, it's not like that. It's not that kind of thing. ...... Well, the bottom line is that it's called a spirit stone. You've at least heard of it, haven't you?
"...... genie stone?　It's ......?

　Everyone's eyes flocked to Noel's hand, and he, too, stared in amazement at his own hand.
　Spirit stones.
　It is mainly used in alchemy and is the core of magic tools.

　Because it is used as a motive force, the larger the better, but I've heard that most are about the size of the tip of your finger.
　But even so, they are rare, and a single one of them can be priced at tens of gold coins, and even reach three figures if it's done poorly.

...... I was wondering why I felt a strange power. I'm sure that the origin of the spirit stone is unknown, but you can get it here.
There's no such thing as a vein. It's called stone, but it's actually the power of the elves. It will seep into the ground and over the years become that way.
Speaking of which, I've heard that the elves are constantly releasing weak forces. So, you mean: ......
"Huh?　But that's an elf story, right?　It looks like she wasn't an elf. ......
"You got it from ...... elves, or something?
"No, I told you. I told you, I'm an elf 'tart'.
"Oh, they are like that ......
You mean all of the elves, not just the elves, but the elves and other species?

　But that would mean, that is what the ...... thing is a crystal of power.
　It's not so much a guess as a small shrug of the shoulders when you look at it.

　In short, it's a crystal of demonic power.
　It's not a magic tool, but a device used by the devil. ......

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

...... Does that mean that Milene can do it too?
I'm sure it's impossible for Amazones to do that. Basically, Amazoness is a race whose power is oriented towards itself. I think that among them, the only one who can make a spirit stone is Noel.
"I've never seen it?
I told you it's going to seep into the ground. You have to be in a limited area, you have to be in that area for at least a year, and most importantly, if you don't dig up the ground, you won't notice it.
So it's possible that you could have done it, but you didn't let it go?　Maybe I've been a waste of time?
"Why don't you dig up the ground in the blacksmithing workshop when you get home?　Maybe it will come out?
...... Surprisingly, it might not be a joke. Noel is basically in the same place most of the time when he's there.

　Indeed, it was a rather likely story.
　However, Noel would not allow you to dig a hole in the ground of his workshop.

I've heard that each race has different properties, so it's probably not possible to use them for magic tools. They are all made from elves, and in fact, dwarves can make spirit stones, but they use them for blacksmithing.
"To blacksmith ......?　How does it work?　It's not as if ...... is going to be a tool. It wouldn't be strong enough to be used for anything, and if ...... means fuel, then I guess that's what it is.
I'm sure you've heard of it before, but if you don't know anything about blacksmithing, you'll know. You'll never know unless you ask the dwarves.
That's true ......, but I get it. To hit better, it's possible that there's more to it than just the tools. Maybe the reason you were beaten out of the game is because you didn't want people to know about it ......?
"You can think like that, but don't ask me directly, okay?　And if you've never heard of it before, that would basically mean it's hidden.
...... If you try to expose them poorly, they might cut you down.
I hope so. That means you're right, right?
"No, I don't think I should want to. ......?

　But to be honest, as he said this, Allen was a little relieved.
　It was because he was reminded that Noel must love blacksmithing after all.
　Otherwise, I wouldn't have gotten so carried away with the idea.

　You may have lost your mind after avenging your family's death, or you may have fallen into a slump for a while recently, but at this rate, a revival may be imminent.


　That's what I think.

　But before that, what are we going to do with the story here?

But does that mean you can't sell it or use it after all?　It would have been a hell of a price to spend on mages.
"...... didn't mean to do that in the first place?
I know. But if you could use it for blacksmithing, what would you have done?　No, I mean, you really have to try it out to see if it's not working: ......?
"Will you stop trying to mislead me ......?

　You are aware that if you say so, you can't be sure that you won't do it.
　Of course, I'm sure you won't actually do it, but--

"By the way, what part of it is dangerous after all?
"Come to think of it, it doesn't seem to be particularly dangerous. There doesn't seem to be anything that looked particularly dangerous: ......
It's not just a good idea to have a good time. You can find out more about it by looking at the ...... and if you don't want to get into unnecessary trouble, you should at least not expose it to the public.
...... stolen or asked to hand over?
"That's about it.
...... Well, I'm not going to carry it around with me, so I wouldn't worry about it. It's a good thing that they gave it to you, because if you lost it or something weird happened because of it, I would feel bad for her or the kids who apparently sent it to you.
It's good to do so. I've heard that a spirit stone that has grown to a certain degree is just like a part of you. I heard that at that size, it's well within the category of that size, and only people who owe you a great debt of gratitude will give it to you, so you should take good care of it.

　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that this is the reason why there are only small ones on the market," said Allen, turning his gaze to Henriette for a moment.
　The fact that she nodded her head there indicates that this is so.

　That means the reason I just told you is a fabrication.
　As Allen had suspected, there was actually another danger, but he presented it as such to hide it.
　And Allen had guessed most of it.

　It's a crystal of demon power.
　In short, there is a chance that the viewer will think he or she is related to the demon.
　I guess that's how they said it, to avoid that, but not to tell the fact that it's a demon.

What is the race of the child that created it?　For now, though, it didn't look like a dwarf.
Well, ...... some of the children I've seen who weren't elves didn't look like dwarves.
"Well, to begin with, elves and dwarves basically don't get along. The ones who do get along are the exceptions to the rule.
"...... Surely, you hear that rather often?
"Don't you know, Miss Henriette?
"Well, ...... it was Henriette who brought them in, but when Henriette saw them, they were basically the only ones around.
"If it's not ...... an extreme trait, is it not unreasonable for a child to not know what their race is or what it is not?
"Well. So you don't know and there's no way to know. Well, it doesn't matter what.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work for you.
　It's a good story that ends on a heartwarming note: ...... Now, what happens?

　The devil has no separation.
　That's the truth.
　But it's true that they do get into trouble around here.

　And something is in Noel's hands to cause them to get into that kind of trouble.
　Of course, the children who gave them to you have no intention of doing so, but ...... is why it is superfluous, and Allen let out a small breath of air, hoping that there is nothing to be done.