Chapter 17-18

Chapter 17 - The warrior exploring the ruins Part 3

I poured my magic power into the white beast egg.

There was a feeling as if my magic was being rapidly absorbed, like a cloth soaking up water.

All right, wake up quickly.

–Sixty seconds later.

–Five minutes later.

–Fifteen minutes later.

"All this time and still nothing! How long is it going to go on like this?"

"It's been dormant for a long time, and I think it's a creature that originally possessed a lot of magical power."

"You mean it will take a while for it to regain it's full power?"

Looking at Marianne and the others, they were busy storing their relics using Magic Storage.

Forgive me, Count, I am using your daughter to steal things from ancient civilizations. And of course, the same goes for Urara.

When Marianne noticed my gaze, she wiped her sweat with her dirty hands and smiled.

"I hope you don't mind. I'm quite fond of this kind of work, and I'd like to have more access to the various relics."

"Fufu, the young lady likes antiques."

"You're just like your father, my lady, but I'm sure if you keep wearing those dirty clothes, he'll have a stroke."

I don't have to worry about anything.

all three seemed to be having fun.

However, how long do I have to keep injecting more magic power into this egg?

Why not speed up the process and transfer all the power in one fell swoop?

I stopped controlling my power and allowed it to flow unchecked. The surface of the egg became so thick because of all the power it received.

"Such incredible magic power… I can feel it even in my skin…"

Kaede muttered in a cold sweat.

The magic absorbed by the egg began to gradually diminish and finally stopped.

The amount of magic power I poured was 30% of the total.

And that was the first egg… I wonder how much the second one will need.

"It seems to be waking up."

"Now all that's left is to drip blood?"

I pull out a knife and press it against my fingertips.

"Eh?"

The tip of the knife did not penetrate my skin. No matter how hard I pressed, it couldn't hurt me.

I thought it was a good quality knife.

There was no other choice, so I drew my sword and cut the tip of my finger.

As expected, the sacred sword is extraordinarily sharp.

Pot, Pot.

Blood drips onto the egg, and the next moment it is absorbed and disappears.

Fwishhhhhhhhhhhhh

A kind of steam is released from the egg. The elastic shell, much like a peeled fruit, opened into six pieces from the top of the head.

Inside it was something covered in mucus.

It shook its body and opened its eyes.

It was a round white creature. The surface of its body is covered with short hairs and a blue eye like a crystal ball observes the surroundings.

The sensitively moving eye was immediately fixed on me.

"Huh? Is it floating?"

The creature began to float slightly. After that, it kept floating around me as it watched me.

"How cute! It's such a beautiful creature!"

"I don't know what it is."

It looks like a living cushion.

"Come here, I'll wash you."

"Kui?"

"That was a squeak!"

Kaede was shocked, while I grabbed some water from the bottle, and cleaned the animal until I got all the mucus off. Once clean, it looked even more like a cushion.

"Look, I can sit on it."

The animal can support Kaede's weight without any difficulty and still continue floating.

Gunyon

It then slightly changed its shape and became an oval.

"Maybe it's one of those animals that specializes in transporting people and objects…"

"Master, maybe we should name it."

"That's a good idea, how about Panda?"

"That's a nice name! I agree!"

I named it that because it resembles a piece of white bread.

Panda seemed to like it, and squealed

"Kyui!"

"Toru-Sama, we're done here. Oh, what a cute little creature."

"This is Panda, the creature that was in the egg. Come on, say hello to Marianne and Urara."

"Kyui."

All three were excited for Panda.

It's inevitable to be so pampered when you're so cute.

I decided to wrap the other egg in a cloth and take it home.

We returned to the mansion and informed the Count about what we had found in the ruins.

"You found so many relics in one day? You people never cease to amaze me!"

The antique objects were placed in a storage room.

Some of the things we found appear to be armor or medicine, but there are also things that appear to be pretty common, such as clothing and vessels.

Items such as jewelry and precious metals can be recognized as treasures at a glance.

But I think the best treasure was the creature we revived from that egg.

According to the count, only a few of the confirmed pet eggs have hatched.

He said most of them are still in storage and have not been awakened.

It was fortuitous that we were able to find them.

"Master, here is a list of all the items."

"Thank you."

I received a document from Kaede with a list of all the objects found.

I will choose only the ones I want to keep and sell the rest to the Count.

A large amount of money is necessary if we want to have a smooth trip.

And I want to save some money just in case.

As long as you have plenty of money, the trip will be very pleasant.

Hmm, looks like we brought some healing elixirs.

The list of elixirs are as follows; recovery potions, high-grade antidote, body-strengthening potions, performance-enhancement potions, energy-recovery potions, and finally… magic-enhancement potions.

"Elixir!"

I was so surprised, I felt like my eyes would pop out.

There are two super rare multipurpose recovery drugs.

The magic-enhancing potion and high-grade antidote are very valuable. They can be traded for extremely high prices.

The Count shrugs his shoulders while lifting his hands.

"It's rare for elixirs to be marketed here. However, if you go to the royal capital, you have a better chance of selling them."

"To whom, the merchants or nobles?"

"Both. I would recommend you auction them off, you'll make a great fortune that way."

I've heard about that somewhere.

It seems that the royal capital has an auction site where only aristocrats and wealthy merchants can enter.

Beasts, information, weapons, and objects, everything is sold there in exchange for gold.

I'm sure the elixirs will sell for a lot of money. It is quite intriguing.

I will definitely look for that place when I get to the royal capital.

I decided to keep the potions and sell the rest to the count.

And these are my items;

Elixir x2

High-grade potion x10

High-grade antidote x6

Shampoo and conditioner x 30

Large, high-grade backpack x 2

Hooded coat (with heat and cold resistance) x2

The amount of money I obtained was 500 million.

For the first time in my life, I saw a white gold coin. And there was a small mountain of them. People seem to have a strange bit of confidence when they have power and money.

By the way, the second beast egg is not for sale.

After all, I want to know what will be born from it. It can be a very useful creature depending on its ability.

"Kyui!"

"Panda, wait"

"My lady, you can't go out like that!"

Panda was prowling the hallway and came into the room circling around me.

And a naked Marinanne appears a few seconds later trying to catch Panda.

"So this is where you ran off to. You still need a lot more cleaning first."

"Kyui!"

"Your fur will be even fluffier when you're all lathered up and clean. Now come here."

Panda hides behind me.

I can't move. I've been completely frozen after seeing her like this.

Even her father, the Count, let out a big sigh.

"Marianne, you are…"

"Hm? I'm what?"

"Master, don't look!"

Kaede appeared behind me wanting to cover my eyes with her hands.

Kaede, I think it's a little late for that. I've seen all there is to see.

"My lady! The towel! Put it on!"

"Huh? Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!"

When Urara entered the room, she covered Marianne's body with a bath towel.

Mariane, who finally realized her mistake, ran out of the room screaming. I'm sure she was taking a bath because of how dirty she was.

Hmm? You wonder how I know she left the room? Maybe it's because I kept seeing her between Kaede's fingers.

I got to see something good at an unexpected moment.

I think I'll sleep well tonight.

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Chapter 18 - The Warrior Travels to the Royal Capital

It has been a few days since our arrival in Einark.

"Woaah, it's daytime."

I yawn and stretch out by the window. It looks like it will be a sunny day today. It's a perfect day to continue our journey.

We have been exploring the ruins and hunting demons a lot during the last few days.

Thanks to that, Marianne has reached level 100. Even Urara also reached level 80, both have acquired the strength of the hero class.

There will be no opponent that can stand up to the two of them.

I got dressed and left the room.

"Good morning, master!"

"Good morning."

Kaede was waiting for me in the hallway. And next to her was panda.

This is my favorite animal type, but just listen to Kaede.

I guess he is a male after all. I haven't seen anything that can define his sex, though, and it's hard to make a decision.

Well, it's like a cushion and a pet at the same time. So it doesn't matter.

I went downstairs and headed for the dining room. Marianne was sitting there.

"Good morning, Toru-Sama."

"Good morning. I see you've gotten used to the way you look."

"Yes, it's strange that I've never had it before."

Marianne had a small sword on her hip.

It seems that in recent days she has made it part of her persona and carries it with her at all times.

In addition, her former dressing style, which was that of a high-class lady, had been converted into shirts and pants worn by adventurers.

Even so, her beauty has not been compromised in the least. On the contrary, I now see her as more beautiful and attractive than before.

Food was brought to my table and I quickly took a bite.

"Toru-Sama, will you resume your journey today?"

"I can stay longer, but I have nothing to do in this city anymore. Besides, I want to get to the royal capital to find the auction site… I even have a letter from the Count."

"I see."

It breaks my heart to see Marianne so sad.

We have become very good friends, but I want to continue exploring the world.

There is still a hole in my heart for everything I went through.

So I have to move on.

I have to stop thinking about what happened and get over it.

"I'm jealous of you, Kaede-San."

"Jealous of me?"

"I would love to be able to go on an adventure with Toru-Sama, to be able to get out of the house and explore the world. It would be a lot of fun."

"Marianne-San…"

Urara sighed and touched Marianne's shoulder. The two looked at each other and smiled.

Even without saying a word to each other, the exchanges of glances clearly convey the feelings of both.

She is the daughter of an aristocrat, eventually she will be someone's wife.

You do not have the right to choose the person you will be with. You will be like a little bird in a cage, being imprisoned, being watched every moment until that day comes.

It is a blessing and a curse at the same time.

No wonder she craves adventure.

I pray that your future partner will be someone wonderful.

"I appreciate everything you have done for me."

"It is I who should be thanking you. Thanks to you my daughter is safe."

In front of the entrance of the mansion, Marianne and Urara were with the Count for our farewell.

Marianne's expression is dark.

"Don't be sad because I will come to see you again."

"But when I think about Toru-Sama and Kaede-San will have gone, I will be."

It was heartbreaking to see her like this, and the atmosphere around her was as if she was about to help.

Please do something Kaede.

"Marianne-San."

"!?"

Kaede ran over and hugged Marianne.

"My master would never betray us or lie to us. So trust me."

"Will you come to see me again?"

"Absolutely. I promise."

"…I'm still jealous of you. Fufu."

I bowed to the Count once again.

He simply nodded without opening his mouth.

"It's time to go, Kaede."

"Yes"

The two of us left the city together.

We continue our journey through the peaceful meadows.

"What's in that letter?"

I pulled the envelope out of my pocket and twisted my neck.

It was given to me by Count Roane, but he did not tell me the details of its contents.

I just wanted him to show it to a certain person.

I know it was a reward for saving Marianne somehow. In the end, I got nothing.

You should have given me the money instead of going through all this trouble.

I don't understand what the aristocrats are thinking.

"We are alone again, master."

"Hm? Yes, all is quiet again."

"Fufu."

Kaede was smiling.

His big fluffy tail was swaying and he seemed to be in a good mood.

Panda held on to the swinging tail and played with it.

"By the way, master, what will you do with the other egg?"

"Oh, I forgot."

I was so focused on Marianne and the others that I didn't even think about it.

We looked for a place where the sun was not so strong to sit.

I took out the purple egg and put it on the floor. I'm very excited to know what will hatch. If possible, I want it to be a great creature.

Next, inject magic power into the egg.

Meanwhile, Kaede was playing with Panda.

"I wonder how far panda can fly?"

"I know it can carry up to five people."

"Kyui!"

The white cushion began to float as if to say "I'll show you."

The rate of ascent slowed after five meters, and yet it managed to continue climbing, stopping after about ten meters.

From that point on, he quickly fell and half fell asleep as if he was tired.

So you're good at carrying heavy things, but that doesn't mean you can fly high.

Oh.

The absorption of the magical power in the egg stopped abruptly.

I feel that I have been absorbed much more than with Panta.

Apparently, it varies according to the species.

I then cut my hand and dropped blood.

Bushuuuuuu.

Smoke that looks like steam is generated and the top of the egg head opens.

However, nothing comes out.

"It's funny. I thought I was born."

"But is there something inside…?"

Shoo, a long, thin thing flew out of the egg with great force!

It writhed in the air like a snake and twisted around.

After a while, the thing finally came to me, and seemed to be looking down at me from an elevated position.

The pointed head was like an arrowhead attached to a spear, the silver body was shiny like metal. Unlike Panda, I don't see anything resembling an eye, but I'm pretty sure its shape will change.

Jaki.

Countless blades appeared on his smooth body.

I think he's trying to say he's aggressive.

When you return to its original state, its body stretches and surrounds us, including the tree, in many layers. When I touched a part of his body, it was elastic and looked like a rope.

"It appears to be an attack creature, analysis says it can grow up to 100 meters."

"What a strange body you have."

When it returns to its original length, it rubs its head against my hand as if it wants me to caress it.

This is a lovely thing to do.

Panda just lets Kaede pamper him, and doesn't come near me.

Well, it's time to name it.

"I'm going to call him Rosuke, because he's like a string. Do you like that name?"

Rosuke happily rubs his torso against my body.

Haha, this kid is cute.

"Kyui!"

A disgruntled Panda peeked out from behind Kaede.