Chapter 18: Final Preparations

We finally were almost ready to leave Rybim. Of course Aliyah had to resign her place as a knight and the Chief said that it's perfectly fine for her to go. He even congratulated Aliyah for becoming an adoptive mother.

The Chief really is a nice guy, isn't he? Anyways, before leaving we planned to say goodbye to our friends that we have recently made and known for a long time.

Aliyah and I are currently in her room cleaning out her belongings. I said, "I can do something that can help with the storing of your items if you want me to?"

Aliyah looked at me with a perplexed face, presumably thinking along the lines of "How the hell can a small child do anything?" Most likely not though.

I then said in my mind, 'Am I able to create some sort of holding tool or bag that can contain a bunch of items and materials?' [Answer: Yes. You can buy or create magical item bags with your own magic.]

I thought about it and decided to give it a go. I then said to Aliyah, "It will probably take me some time to do what I plan but I will give it my best!" Aliyah smiled at me and it made me happy to see her smile.

The problem with making one for her is that I have absolutely no fucking idea how to do it. Maybe if I ask Gem she'll tell me how?

'Hey Gem? How do I create a magical item bag from my own magic?' I said in my mind. [For one to create a magical item bag they only need to skillfully weave their magic into strings and create a bag from there. You could knit the rest of it manually or use magic only to allow more storage capacity.]

Ah. Sounds complicated. But nonetheless I should attempt it whilst I have free time on our journey. It could help down the line.

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(Aliyah POV)

I finally had become a mother. Of course I'm still a virgin but that doesn't matter in the ways of family.

I was packing only the essential items that I'd need. The rest of my belongings would either be sold, given away, or stored in some kind of storage room in the city.

"I can do something that can help with the storing of your items if you want me to?" Pearl said something that made my face contort in confusion and slight doubt.

My thoughts ran immediately to "How could you help me?"

Pearl is not one to underestimate on intelligence. She is super smart for her age and I think she could get into one of the better schools for magic and other courses with somewhat ease.

-[5 minutes later]-

I had taken that previous thought and decided to put it into action. I looked over at Pearl and said, "Hey Pearl? Do you think you'll attend a magic university? They also provide more classes and professions there as well."

Pearl's eyes looked like the began to light up, like a fire that has entered another stage of heat.

Pearl looked at me and said, "There are universities for magic?! Why am I only learning of this now?" I smiled at the sight of a happy Pearl's face.

"Yes. They've existed for around the last 120 years and there are many different universities all over the world now." I said to Pearl.

I thought about attending it years ago but I decided to become a knight to try and help people. It was the right decision in the end.

Besides, if I didn't become a knight I probably wouldn't have met Pearl. At least not yet. And if I hadn't had met her, I think a part of me would be dead.

I'm grateful I met this little ball of idiotic joy.

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(Pearl POV)

Aliyah and I finally finished packing the essential things we'd need for this journey. The only problem is that I would like to store my items in my inventory but I don't know if I should do it in front of Aliyah.

Maybe I should trust her? I mean we have been together for a while now and she's been unbelievably helpful and just an amazing person to be around.

I think I can trust her. And if I can't, I'll leave without her. After running a few more thoughts in my head I finally mustered up the courage and looked over at Aliyah.

She looked back at me. I said, "Hey, Aliyah? Can I trust you to keep a very important secret?" Aliyah's face became slightly curious and slightly serious. Aliyah then said, "Of course you can."

I replied, "I have some sort of ability, or skill that allows me to store items in a space only I can access. It's like a magical item bag with nearly endless storage."

Aliyah became slightly more curious upon hearing that. "Are you telling the truth, Pearl?" said Aliyah. I nodded.

Aliyah then said, "If you are telling the truth, the. could you demonstrate it for me?" I guess that will work. I opened my inventory and pulled out a short sword I had stashed in their in case my current one broke in battle.

Aliyah's was flabbergasted. "Wow...you were being serious." said Aliyah. I stored away the sword and closed my inventory with a smile.

Wait a second...'Hey Gem? Are other people able to gain the inventory like I have as well?' I said in my mind.

[Technically speaking; yes. But if they are not reborn with the system, they can not access it that way.] Well at least I know that now.

I was now able to put my items into my inventory with Aliyah watching since she now knew. I also wanted to store some of the bigger items that we had with us as well.

I looked at Aliyah and said, "Would you mind if I store some of your things as well? Like the firewood and other heavy things?"

Aliyah replied with, "Go ahead?" So I stored all that I wanted to in my inventory. All that was left was my travel bag and Aliyah's travel bag. You know, so we don't look suspicious when leaving?

You can't go on a big journey if you don't have the necessary materials to do so. And if you do? It's basically suicide.

And nobody wants to go and die like an idiot. Except...I died like an idiot. Anyways let's move on from that topic.

"You are incredible, you know?" said Aliyah. At first I didn't know what she was saying about me but it clicked after a few more seconds.

I replied with, "The storing of items is an ability that not a lot of people have. I can't tell you how I came to acquire it yet, but someday, I will."

Aliyah smiled. It made me feel good about myself.

I noticed that outside it had already begun darkening. So we will have to leave tomorrow.

I looked over at Aliyah and said, "It's getting pretty late so we will have to spend one final day in this room. I'll miss this place."

Aliyah then looked out the window and said, "Yeah. You're right. I will also miss this place since I've made so many great memories here."

Since I have the mentality of an adult I am able to withstand mental tiredness to a certain extent. But physically I can get tired quite easily due to this body.

I could already feel myself nodding off and Aliyah had begun to take notice. Aliyah then said, "Why don't you get some sleep? You look awfully tired."

I was reluctant at first but after another minute I decided to take up the offer. I said, "Well then. I will leave you to whatever you want to finish up... goodnight."

I layed down on the bed and fell asleep immediately.

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(Aliyah POV)

Hey everybody! Welcome back to Aliyah's Fluffy Test spectacular! Tonight we have a perfectly fluffy fox to pet! Let's check it out and give it a proper rating.

'What am I thinking...' I said in my mind. I continued, 'Should I really continue with the petting?'

'Dammit. I really want to feel that fluffiness once again after so long. Screw it!' I said in my mind.

I moved my hand over to Pearl ever so slowly to not wake her up. I placed my hand on her giant fluffy tail and begun to stroke it's fur.

'This is heaven...' I said in my mind. The fur was warm and it feels as if I could just sleep in it.

"What are you doing?" said Pearl. 'Fuck! She woke up! Ahhh what do I say?' I said panicking in my mind.

I could only think of one thing to say, "Sorry. It just looked so fluffy..."

Pearl then said, "I don't mind it at all. In all honesty, I kind of like the feeling."

I could feel my face get red from the embarrassment of being found out but I was smiling since it makes Pearl happy.

Pearl layed back down and proceeded to sleep. I joined her and I was holding her, and her tail, close to me. She is my daughter of course!

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(Pearl POV)

I woke up to seeing Aliyah right next to me with my tail in her hands. I guess both of us have a love for fluffiness, eh?

I sat up and began to stretch right when Aliyah had awoken as well. Her face looked that type of sleepy face that you see.

Today is the day we leave. Only God knows what the future may hold.