We brought Pina back from the village where we found the cotton, where she recovered to the point where she could at least move around without a hitch, and now we're letting her rest in the guest house we've prepared for her.

　Also, I got a message from the guesthouse manager. The content of the message was about the consultation that I had promised Dionne-san in advance, and that he wants to do it tomorrow since it's ready.

　Well, this is scheduled for tomorrow. Today, I'm going to pamper Pina, who worked hard until she collapsed in training, as much as I can, while being careful not to make her push herself too hard.


The room where Pina is taking a rest

'Manya. I brought you what you asked for, will this help Pina recover faster?

　I brought the cylinders that Manya attached to the filtration system of the ruins self-driving car.

　That turn-of-the-century era self-propelled car has a device that purifies the magical elements that were contaminated during the Great War. The device removes impurities and uses only pure magical elements to improve performance and reduce deterioration and contamination.

　Also, magnesium is a substance not found on Earth. According to Windowflower's explanation, it has the property of interfering with the laws of physics if the conditions are met.

Thanks mister. If we can raise the concentration of magnesium in the room with this, we should be able to recover tonight. But even pure magnesium can affect the human body at high concentrations. Especially when you're not even a resident of this world, let alone a fairy species. When Pina sleeps, it's off-limits until morning.

　This cylinder is a device that Anya had made, a device that stores the pure magnesium produced by the self-driving car in a liquid form, and when the valve is opened, it releases it as gas. It can raise the concentration of magnesium to a level higher than in the demon realm, and it doesn't contain any harmful substances.

　So the local people can increase the absorption rate of the magical element without any burden.

　However, the concentration is more than the limit of the magic power refining organ implanted in me. This will put a strain on the liver, and if it's too long, there's a risk of liver dysfunction.

　However, Anya's ultimate goal is to create a device that includes everything from magic elements to magic power conversion. If she completes it, I'll be able to benefit from the device.

　Well, if we go that far, we'll be on the same level as the lost technology of the old Ares civilization. It's doubtful that it can be put to practical use, but Anya's strength is that she takes on challenges regardless of the difficulties. Even if we don't reach our goal, I'm sure we'll achieve something in the process.

I don't know. I'm not magically deficient, so I don't have a problem with it.

　Everyone is taking good care of Pina. I'm glad to see that Pina has been fully accepted as one of them. I can't afford to lose either. I brought a can of peaches that I had hidden away and some anime data to keep her occupied.

"I brought you a visit from Japan, a fruit called peach, dipped in honey. We have anime, too.

　There were only three cans, so I decided to make it for Pina, Midia, and Manya, but Manya divided it up into four plates, so I got to eat it too. Midia is eating her own food while also feeding Pina.

　Yukikaze doesn't need any nourishment, but I've heard she enjoys the taste, so I'm sharing it with her. I left her in the rack while I was training, so now I'm having her materialize as an apology. I've dedicated a good amount of money to the goddess, so I should be able to maintain it for a few days.

　The window flowers and mogu are also affected by the snow and wind and are trying to taste the peaches. They're small in size, though, so I only have a few pieces to share.

'Uma-umma-umma!'

　I'm glad that Pina is happy but if she doesn't stay quiet, my landlord is worried and dawdling.

'Pina-chan. I won't give you another one if you don't calm down.　I've never tasted fruit this good either, so I know how you feel. It's a shame it's for sympathy only. Haha!　Ryota, I haven't been sick in nearly ten years!　I can't eat a can of peaches!

　Midia you don't get that idea nowadays, do you, even as a kid?

'Is Midea trying to bankrupt her husband?　I have only eaten a piece of this [peach] fruit once. It's probably a Persicos (peach in ancient Greek). It's imported from Perlonia, and if you can buy it for the same weight as a gold coin, it's a good thing.

　No, no!　Poor Midia turned blue and started to pull and shake!　Furthermore, even Yukikaze became impatient and said something outrageous.

''I can't eat such an expensive item without any nutritional needs!　I've enjoyed the taste, so I'm actually giving the Lord a mouthful...

　But before it could be executed, Midia and Manya changed Snow Wind's mouthpiece to Pina. [Considering who they were visiting, naturally it would be Pina, right? He was lectured, and Yukikaze went back to his taiji, depressed.

'That price was in Ares. In Japan, it's only a few copper coins, don't be so reserved, okay?　If you like it, Goddess, I'll get you to change your refueling preferences to canned peaches?

　There are innumerable types of coins, and the exchange ratio of gold, silver, and bronze coins ≈ bronze coins [there are also iron coins in some countries] varies with the region and market price. Therefore, a few copper coins are a reference value that the average person can afford. But surprisingly, it was decided that you don't need a can of peaches to supply the Goddess.

　As for the Midea, it's because the beauty serum to prevent blemishes and freckles is more important in the supply slot. I don't have to worry about it because I have Dryard's blood in my veins, but there were a lot of them in the settlement.

　As for Manya, it's a body soap that is claimed to whiten your skin. In fact, her skin is a little brown due to her dwarven heritage, so it only improves her skin's glow. I think it's an attractive factor for me to have healthy brown skin.

'Oh, by the way, it's tomorrow, and Dionne, who saved me from the bees, has invited me to lunch. I've decided to go because of the cotton thing.

As I recall, she's the mayor's daughter. Kishina is a marquis. I'm not going to dress like her.

　Kishina is a city-state, but its mayor is a prince of the surrounding countries.
　That's why it's called the Marquise of Kishina in official events.

I don't have any dresses for you sir!　I need it by tomorrow!　　

No, no, it's just me because of my status. But at the guesthouse, I've asked everyone to serve the same food. We're the only ones in the guesthouse now, so you can enjoy yourself in your normal clothes.　He said he's free to order more.

　They were delighted to have a casual treat, and Pina wasn't sure.

'Is Ryota okay on his own?'
'Well, your husband doesn't know anything about aristocratic manners, does he? Neither do I.

　In case you're wondering, a country is a country, even if it's a city-state. I was a little worried.

I'm not worried. I told him I'm not familiar with the manners of Ares as an Eastern person, and we agreed to use the manners of my country. Well, they don't know the manners of Japan, either. You can fake it all you want.

　They both seemed to agree.
　It's a complicated feeling to have credit for faking it...

That's why you don't have to worry about it. I brought the animation data for Pina, who looks bored. Why don't we watch it together until she falls asleep?

　I was going to watch it on my tablet, but the window flower decided to play the video and voice-over audio on my goggles. (The view doesn't disappear, it appears to be projected onto the wall.)

　The content is an old fantasy anime for children.
　The story is about a prankster boy who abuses livestock.

　Because of the prank, the protagonist is enchanted by a spirit and turned into a dwarf. At the same time, a goose, mocked as a flightless bird by migrating geese, takes to the skies. The protagonist jumps on the goose and travels to get back to normal.

　The boy and his goose buddy meet many animals and grow up to be a serious and hard-working boy. That's the kind of story I want to enjoy, so I won't remind you of it.

When the landlord becomes a dwarf, Pina will give him a ride and travel with him.

　The landlord and the shopkeeper are like father and son. I won't let Pina feel lonely when she is away from her family. For some reason, I felt so strongly about it, but now I don't feel obligated to do so, but I sincerely believe that.

I'll be safe with Pina, even if she's turned into a dwarf. I'll take care of you then.

　Pina's front is almost human except for her arms (wings) and knees. However, the back of her is almost a bird, so she is lying face down with her chin on a pillow.

　Their heads were just close together, so I inadvertently patted their heads as they spoke. In the Goddess's lecture, she had warned me that each race has different cultural values, especially the beastman race, and even stroking a child's head could be considered disrespectful.

　But Pina didn't seem to mind, on the contrary, she seemed relieved. To be honest, I was relieved. I wonder if Pina thinks of us as family?　I'd be happy if it was.

　Then again, the animation I chose was a hit with everyone. There's real magic in this world, and it's set in the past. So it's easy to understand, even for people from this world. However, Pina was so absorbed in the story that she didn't seem to be able to fall asleep.

　Maybe I chose the wrong movie to watch.

　But I'm comfortable with this kind of atmosphere. Like in this work, when you have a friend you can trust by your side, you don't feel lonely. I wish it was a trip like this anime where I didn't need to use a firearm....

　As I thought about that, I got jealous and watched it.

　Suddenly I realized that Pina, who was watching the anime, was in a dream before I knew it. I decide to leave the rest to the others and return to my room by myself, leaving the viewing party intact.

　However, for some reason, Mado Hana forcefully followed me when she wanted to talk to me.