It was five days after the Wraiths visited Nicola's shop. The three of them had gathered at the coffee shop to report their progress. However, the expressions on all three of them were not clear.

　Without needing to put it into words, the result could be guessed.

''........Just in case I ask you, did you get anything?''
"I tried to see if I could order one, but no luck. The Royals don't seem to have any left.
Nicola said she looked into it too, but it wasn't there!
Well, I guess I knew this was going to happen, but...

　That doesn't mean I'm depressed or not, but that's another story. All three of us sigh and look at each other at the same time. We have to accept the current situation and think about our next move.

''What do we do?''
There's nothing to do but go there.
That's what happens, isn't it?

　Wraith acknowledged the reality, crossed his arms and snorted.
　Once again, he let the information about lighthouse silver run through his mind.

　Lighthouse silver is a liquid metal, and when the temperature is high, it is solid, and when it is low, it is liquid. I don't know the exact range, but it's that temperature that will be the problem this time. There are metals that are very similar to lighthouse silver in volcanoes, and it is difficult to identify them, even with the use of "analysis".

　The most reliable way to do this is to use the changes in the state of luminescence due to changes in temperature. The activity of a volcano depends on the movement of the spirits, and there is no clear period of dormancy for a volcano.

''Hmmm...''

　A few minutes to think about it.
　Wraith suddenly raised his face from his prone position and looked at Lurimes.

''Well, can't you use your master's magic to cool the light silver?

　Since Lurimes himself didn't mention it, Wraith had forgotten about it, but if it's only possible to cause a limited temperature change, it can be done with magic. It's not a matter of whether a volcano is active or not. It's possible with Rulimes' ability.

　It's a very simple idea, but Wraith thought it was a good one. Seth, sitting next to him, nodded in agreement.

　However, Lurimes was the only one who smiled bitterly and waved his hands from side to side, as if to say, "It's impossible! Wraith and Seth both raise a question mark.

'If this was a place where there were no spirits, that idea was possible, though...' The level of influence on the activity of the volcano, it's impossible for my magic to interfere with the volcano.
I don't know, I don't know if I can...

　For example, trying to suppress the heat of a volcano by magic would do little good. It's a waste of time.

''Well, if the spirits gave me permission to interfere with magic, I could do it, but...''
Oh, you can talk about spirits?

　My own image of the Wraith's spirits is that they are like grains of light floating around in the air. I don't think it's possible to communicate with them.

　In fact, that image is not out of place, and most spirits do not speak or have a will.

'Normally they can't talk. For example, like this volcano, there are cases where intelligent spirits are interfering in large natural phenomena.
Then if you can negotiate with the genie, that's a fast way to go.
'It comes with the assumption that if the spirits are friendly, though. Maybe they'll burn you.

　Lurimes put a hand to the back of her head hahaha and laughed cheerfully.
　Wraith and Seth imagined their own image burned to a crisp, and a shiver ran down their spines.

''........So.......you mean that talking to the spirits is the best thing for the current situation?
'You will. Well, I can't see a genie!

　A man with no magic proper, a sad fact. Only one person could be attacked by an invisible opponent. That's probably the point of concern when discussing with spirits.

　Thinking about that, Wraith suddenly thought.

''........or rather, I don't have to go, do I?

　I can only see the future of dragging my feet if I bother to go along. It was a constructive suggestion, but a sharp voice quickly flew up.

''What are you talking about, Mr. Ray!　You're going to send me out there alone?
No, there's Seth, and to begin with, even with just one master--
'Yeah, I don't need an excuse!　I reject the idea of slacking off on my own by rubbing up against my master!
Yes....

　There are many complaints that come to mind, like putting yourself on a shelf. But it was easy to imagine that it was unacceptable anyway.

　Wraith nodded with an appearance of reluctance.

''Um, then I don't have to go........''

　A voice uttered modestly. It's a word that means escape.
　The words fly quickly here too.

'No, no, what are you talking about, Mr. Seth!　We need your help!
Wait, I just saw the flow...　You're changing too fast, aren't you!
'Haha, I guess my friends will be with me when I go to hell!
I don't know, I'm falling alone.

　With a big smile on his face, Wraith grabbed Seth's shoulder firmly and wouldn't let go. It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of this article.

　-- in the end, he can't shake it off and breaks, as does the Wraith.

　After the attack and defense, they both gasp for air. Wraith looked at Lurimes while wiping the sweat running down his forehead.
''So, if you were to face off against a spirit, would your master be able to win?
Hmm, maybe not.
How strong is that thing, a genie?
I've lived a long time.

　The more powerful a spirit is, the less the concept of longevity fades away, so humans can't win against those spirits. It's an absolute power difference between the races. It's not just the fact that it's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

　--I'm not sure I'm going to be able to do that.

Then, if they become enemies, I'll take care of it.

　Wraith said that as if he was as casual as if he was going to take a walk around there.
　Seth and Rulimes unintentionally suspected they had heard wrong.

''Did you just say that you would take care of it...?''
Yeah, I know.
'No, you've been listening to me!　Even Mr. Rulimes said you can't win.
It's not like I'm going to fight you. I can't see it to begin with. It's either Master or Seth who's going to fight me.

　He pointed a finger at her with a bishi, and finally Seth couldn't understand what Wraith was saying, and his eyebrows furrowed. The same was true for Lurimes, who was wondering.

''You mean there's a way to do something-?''
'No, it's not that big of a deal. All I do is make magic tools.
A grimoire?

　The question of whether a single magic tool could defeat a spirit was immediately raised. At least, Lurimes couldn't think of such a substitute.

''What would you make?''

　Seth asks, as if rushing for an answer.
　Instead of words, Wraith holds out his right hand and shows him the ring that is fitted on his index finger.

''The ring with the magic circle carved into it...?''
''Yes. If the masters can't win, I'll raise them to a level where they can win. Specifically, I'll make a ring with the effect of increasing your magic power and strengthening your magic power.

　For a moment, there is silence.

No, wait a minute, Mr. Ray. I don't know anything about that magic circle.

　Lurimes reaches his right hand to the Wraith and places his left hand on his temple. A gesture that seems to endure a headache.

　Wraith tilts his head curiously and blinks his eyes.

''Well, I made a new (...) after my master was gone (...). But even Master could easily make it, right?

　Wraith laughed as if to say that and say how could it be? But Lurimes turned zit eyes and shook her head.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that you can't have a magic circle that looks so complicated, even for me. It's not just Ray-kun, he can do that...

　Again, there is silence.
　Wraith turned serious and pouted.

''........Really?''
''Seriously. I mean, it's usually impossible to make a new magic circle or something like that!
'I wonder if that's true...'

　Since I don't remember making it that hard myself, I can't really feel it. I tried it on a whim, and I was able to do it.

　Of course, as Rulimes said, it's usually impossible. It's not possible to create a new magic circle on a whim.
　Seth, the mage, also recognized the abnormality of the Wraith, and the edges of his mouth twitched.

''........By the way, Rei-kun, is there anything else you've created newly, by any chance?''
Oh, there's a few things.

　He doesn't seem to be too proud of it, and answers casually.

''Well, it's fine if Ray-kun himself doesn't mind.

　Lurimes closed his mouth as he felt foolish enough to pursue it. Unexpectedly, he learned that his apprentice had grown beyond his expectations.