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'Well, even though it's a reference, it's a treasure trove, so I just imitated the shape. ......'

What Citri showed me was a square stone the size of my fist.
It's not as easy to carry around as the sympathetic stone, and it's a completely degraded version because it doesn't have a limited communication distance, but I'm sure it has many uses.
I've never even heard of communication magic, but since magic can be anything, well, .......

As I sat back in my chair, Sitri quickly made me a cup of tea.

I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I hadn't realized it, but I'd been nervous for a while now.
I felt much more at ease in the presence of Citri and the others. With the magical ghosts around, I'm sure I'll be able to practice my carpeting in time. I feel so bad that they don't get credit for it.

When Citri saw that I had calmed down, he smiled.

'The escort will be coming to an end. Once they are in the air, our options are limited. ...... I thought there might be something I could do while I'm here.

'Thank you for your help. You're right. ......

You're right, I haven't been able to do anything so far. It's a shameful thing to ask for help, but it's not a bad idea to earn the favor of the Emperor and Franz at this point.
After all, we are traveling in the sky. You can never be too prepared. I've already asked Lise for help, but we have Citri for supplies, Anthem for healing, and Lucia for all-around wizardry. Anything is possible.

I'll ask Citry to prepare extra potions for now, Ansem to cast recovery spells on the remaining injured members, and Lucia--''

'I'd like to warn you that we can't turn water into wine or orange juice yet.

Lucia said with a frown, as if she realized she was being watched.







'Hmm ...... here is ......'

'You're awake. Sorry to bother you, Crus.'

'Yowaningen............! Yes, I'm--'

Krus woke up on the bed, looking around hurriedly.

It's in my room. Even though it's my room, the bed is brand new because I haven't even spent the night yet.
He held his head down, looked out the window, and finally checked his outfit.

The sun was already completely gone. Several hours had passed since Krus had fallen.

Apparently, the alchemy ghost had given her a potion that would restore her magic and erase some of her memories at the same time. It's true that if she still had her memories, she would have been in trouble, but she didn't hesitate too long.
Kecak chakka? I'm sure she'll be fine.

I push down my guilt and say with a smile.

'You collapsed due to a lack of magic power, so I brought you here. ...... Are you okay?

By the way, I carried him, but Lucia used a weight-reducing spell on me, so I didn't have any trouble.

Krus was still a bit dazed, probably from the drugs.
He stared up at me with his purple eyes, thought about something for a while, then frowned and said.

'............ What the hell was that group of ghosts?

'............You must have been dreaming.'

'I'm starting to remember ...... that ghost, forcing me to drink something--'

...... I haven't lost my memory at all.
I'm not sure if it's because I'm a Noble or because the potion didn't work properly. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.

Cruse's expression gradually changed from vague to serious.

I've got an idea. ...... That's right. The contents of that ghost, they look familiar. It was a member of the Yowaningen party that came to negotiate for us to join the clan.

He's even seen our faces. Apparently, he has a pretty clear memory.

'I must have dreamt it.

Krus stood up unsteadily and came at him. Under the silent pressure, I stepped back.

I found myself cornered against the wall. Narrowing his eyes, he said, as if to threaten.
His pointy ears were twitching and trembling. It's not that scary because it's Krus, but if this opponent was Gark, my heart would have stopped.

I'm not sure what you're trying to do, but I'm sure you'll be able to do it. I'll have you tell me everything you're up to, sir!

'Yumedayo......'

'Hmm? Look me in the eye and say it again, sir. Swear to me that you're not lying to the members of the Yowaningen party, sir.'

'Close. Hey, you're close!

Clear eyes and well-shaped lips. I can even count the number of eyelashes.

...... Normally, the position is the other way around, isn't it? You will find a lot of things that you can do to make your life easier. They don't have ears to hear. It's a good thing you're a hunter, even if you have a slender body.

I'm not sure if it's okay to tell you this now, but ...... I don't care if it's Telm or Kecak Chakka, Krus is a clan member. If you tell them what's going on, there's a chance they'll understand. ...... I have a feeling. I don't know.
I'm not sure if she could tell I was upset, but she smiled right there. It's a fearless smile that's a bit out of character for her. I whisper to her.



'Come on, say it. Yowaninggeng? I'll forgive you if you're honest with me, sir.

And then, suddenly, the door opens.

''I'd like to talk to you about something, ......! ..................'?

'?

The one who came in was Telm. When he saw me cornered against the wall and Crus smiling fearlessly, his eyes widened as if he was startled.
Thelum froze for a while, but when he saw me with a half-hearted smile on my face and Kryus rolling his eyes, he nodded his head, as if he was convinced of something.


'Oh, I see. ...... I didn't know why I brought you here, but that's the kind of relationship ............... ...I'm sorry for barging in. But, old man's advice, ...... such things should be locked up. Oh, I'm sorry to interrupt. We can talk about this later. I'll be back later.

' '.



The door closes with a creaking sound.
Krus blinked his eyes for a while, alternately looking at me and the door and thinking, but then his face turned bright red, as if he understood what Therum was saying.



'Huh? Haaaaaa! That human, what is he misunderstanding? That's the kind of relationship between you and me! You've got to be kidding me! What kind of brain do you have to have to think like that? It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and how to get there.

It's not that different biologically. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

That's what Citri said before.

'Shut up! Whose fault is that? Yes, sir! Telm! Wait! Terme!

Krus runs out of the room with tears in his eyes. What a look.
Apparently, it was more humiliating for him to be misunderstood, thank God.

But wait,......, could it be that Telm was trying to help me when he said that?
We're a great team, Thelma and I. I'm sure it's possible, since he got me to talk to the sheet ghost before.


'I'll have to thank Abyssal Fire for that ......'.

But don't worry now. I've done all I can do. Starting tomorrow, I'll show you the reliable "Thousand Transformations" for a change.