It's an elf!
Mia.
Pretty.
I'll go get ex-priest Horn who lives in the backstreets!
He'll be willing to look after someone without a lot of questions!
It's dangerous to be out at night alone!
I'll go with you!
Ugh!
Why the hell would you go to the brothel when I'm right here?!
I'm a beautiful, extremely welcoming, young girl!
What's the problem?!
Would you calm down?
I smell a young boy!
You're a real freak.
Stinks like animals!
Wait, don't tell me... you're into the hirsute types.
Last night, when I went out to get some medicine for Lulu,
I rescued a beastfolk person who was on the verge of death.
A girl?
No! A sour-looking old man.
Is this BL?! It is, isn't it?!
Some kind of Tiger x Snake-looking, big, muscular, tiger-eared daddy
chased down the bunny-eared, young boy!
Oh, man, now I'm fired up!
Could you stop shouting nonsense and put some clothes on?
That's an order.
How are you feeling?
A lot better than yesterday, thanks.
I bought some medicine, so take it if the pain gets too bad.
Right, thank you.
I guess after everyone has breakfast, I'll head to the general store...
General Store
Good morning.
How are they?
Well... they're both still asleep.
Mia-chan didn't seem to be injured,
but was really worn out, and on the brink of exhaustion.
According to the manager,
the symptoms are similar to prolonged MP deprivation...
In that condition, the manager's Practical Magic, Mana Transfer and the Forest Magic,
Misanaria Bolenan Lv. 7
Stamina Charge should have made her feel better, but...
Misanaria Bolenan Lv.7 Status: Fainted Age: 130 Years Old Skills: Water Magic, Archery Titles: Cradle Master, Child of Bolenan Forest Gift: Spirit Sight
Judging from her titles, she's probably still a child in elven years.
She's not cursed or sick, and it seems like her MP is recovering gradually.
A mana potion would speed things up, but they're so expensive...
But even if we can't afford that,
we can still take her to a place rich with mana,
like a ley line intersection or a source.
A source?
Then again, around here there's only the Count's castle,
or the Valley of Dragons.
>Acquired Skill: Parry >Acquired Skill: Throwing >Acquired Skill: Self Healing >Defeated Elite Lizardman Captain >Defeated all enemies within the area >Source: Conquered the Valley of Dragons
Used Skill: Keen Hearing
Misanaria Bolenan Lv.7 Status: None Age: 130 Years Old Skills: Water Magic, Archery Titles: Cradle Master, Child of Bolenan Forest Gift: Spirit Sight
I just heard some noise upstairs. Perhaps they're awake.
Mia-chan, are you feeling okay?
Who are you?
I work here, my name is Nadi.
The manager... Yusaratoya owns this store.
Yuya's?
Who's behind the door?
The person who saved you and your friend with the red helmet.
His name is Satou-san.
Satou...
Is it all right if he comes in?
Okay.
It's nice to meet you. I'm Satou, a merchant.
Spirit User?
No, I've never met a spirit before.
Can't see them?
Are they normally visible?
Only those with a gift called Spirit Sight can see them.
Misanaria Bolenan Lv.7 Status: None Age: 130 Years Old Skills: Water Magic, Archery Titles: Cradle Master, Child of Bolenan Forest Gift: Spirit Sight
I see...
So it's not that all elves can see spirits, then.
Do you want to eat something?
Yes.
I'll make some soup or wheat porridge, so could you look after Mia-chan?
Certainly.
So, about those spirits... What exactly are they?
They're fluffy.
F-Fluffy?
Yeah. And sparkly.
S-Sparkly?
I guess it's impossible to find out the details about spirits
without someone who likes to chat, like Nadi-san, around.
S-So, how do you say "good morning" in the elvish language?
Teparusa.
Acquired Skill: Elvish Language
Acquired Skill: Decryption
For now, I can tell that spirits flow along the ley lines in order to subsist off mana,
and have certain unique characteristics.
Sorry for staying so long. I should get going.
Stay.
All right, that's the tenth one!
Arisa, you're too strong.
Pochi, Tama, if the two of you have time to sulk, you've got time to improve.
Arisa-chan sure is strong.
Those are...
The educational cards I bought yesterday.
It's Master!
You seem to be having fun.
Learned some words!
Look!
Three!
That's impressive.
Well, then...
What's this card?
Acquired Skill: Games
That one says meat.
Nice try...
It's goat.
What about this one?
Also meat!
No... it's rabbit.
Well... when they say "meat" with such confidence, it's hard to say no!
They might be meat, but the answer should be the type of animal.
Acquired Skill: Education
That's why this is goat, and this is rabbit.
They're wrong? But a goat is still meat?
Rabbit's meat, too?
Then this card isn't "poultry," but rather just "chicken"?
How do you write meat?
Acquired Skill: Painting
Acquired Skill: Penmanship
Like this.
Oh, there you are, Yuni!
I'm sorry, Martha-san.
Honestly, you still act like a little kid!
Come on, I'll help out, so let's clean up the stables
and replace the hay before we need to get ready for lunch.
U-Um... I already did.
Pochi and Tama helped me do it.
I went "Yargh!" and drew the water!
Looked after horsies!
That's great, you two.
Right?
A princess, protected by a wererat?
What the heck?! I wanna meet her!
Wererat princess?
I'd like to meet her, too!
Okay, after we finish lunch, let's all go check on her.
Understood.
Agreed!
Visit!
It'll be such fun!
I'm so curious about the princess.
Let's go right now!
How about it, Lulu? If you're feeling better, you can come with us.
All right.
Hello there!
My name is Arisa!
I am Pochi.
Tama.
Mia.
The princess!
Pretty hair!
Wait! I thought she was a rat princess!
No.
I said she was a princess that was being protected by a wererat knight.
It's nice to meet you Mia!
You're cute!
What luxurious hair!
It's lovely!
Can I touch?
I'm gonna be downstairs for a bit.
Look after Mia.
Okay!
Certainly!
You got it!
I wonder what's got her so attached.
What a relief...
All I had was some wheat porridge for breakfast.
Thank you.
Satou-san, you're a merchant, right?
Well, yes.
Not that I've done anything a merchant would do, yet.
Do you own a cart?
No.
I had horses carrying my wares,
but the starfall from a while back made them run off on me.
That must've been terrible.
Well, if you can afford it, might I recommend buying a drawn cart?
A cart?
A merchant that the manager knows is going to be retiring soon,
and he's selling a cart along with two horses for pulling it.
I appreciate the offer, but I don't have any experience driving a cart.
E-Excuse me...
Lulu, if you want to say something, it's okay to do it.
R-Right... I...
I've driven a one horse wagon, before.
Maybe you can teach me, then, Lulu.
That being the case, Nadi-san,
I think I'll purchase them after all.
That was a fast decision.
Are you sure you don't want to ask the price?
Oh, crap...
Cart (Two Horse)
18 Gold Pieces (+/-2 pieces)
Used Skill: Estimation
I think I'll just trust you, Nadi-san.
Let's say this is as much as I'm willing to pay,
Used Item: Pouch of Gold Coins
and you can keep any extra as your commission.
When did you...?
Was that a little too gracious?
I guess I'll be more careful next time.
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All right, we can start our camping lessons around here.
Okay.
Sure thing!
Acquired Skill: Camping
Weeding?
Leave it to us!
Acquired Skill: Cultivation Acquired Skill: Farming Acquired Skill: Weeding
Here you are!
Here.
Acquired Skill: Gathering Acquired Skill: Masonry
Here we are. We got everything.
Look, look!
What is it?
Weird!
Used Skill: Woodworking
The kettle's mad?
Help us!
The kettle person's upset!
What kettle person?
That's just a whistle letting you know the water is boiling.
Not mad?
Why does it go "Fwee!" when it's boiling?
Well, the water gets so hot it changes states into vapor...
What are you, a science teacher?
How are they gonna understand you telling them water gets
1000 times bigger when it turns into vapor?
Actually, Arisa, it multiplies by 1,699.
Look here.
When water gets hot, it turns into this white smoke.
And since that smoke is strong, it can easily lift up something like a lid.
And...
It works just like when people breathe out,
so the steam can make a whistle, all the same!
You're amazing, Arisa!
How'd you know all that?!
Tama, roll around!
Rolling!
Rolling, rolling!
There you go!
You're quite good, Tama.
You do it, too, Pochi!
Aren't they....
Gladly!
Grill chicken was good.
Mixed Fruits
Thank you for grill chicken.
Was good.
What's this?
Hold it!
Food!
No sniffing around!
Do not mess with our master!
That's not it. These kids were just giving me some fruit,
to thank me for the grilled chicken I shared with them.
Yeah.
This is Cee fruit!
It's really delicious!
Is this Kuko fruit? It's good, too!
Th-They for him!
I want to accept, since they made the effort,
but I get the feeling they need this fruit to eat...
I know!
I'll gladly take them.
Used Item: Jerky
And, I want to ask you for something...
See this jerky?
We have so much, we can't eat it all, so would you take some?
Meat—
Is okay...?
Sure, it'd be a huge help, actually.
Thank you!
Yay!
Thanks! Thank you lots!
And now this cart is yours, Satou-san.
Thank you.
We can carry a lot more this way.
Why don't we use the cart to take Mia home?
Home?
Where is she from, anyway?
The elf village is to the southeast of the Shiga Kingdom.
I see...
Let's talk it over with the manager when he gets back, then.
I need to learn how to drive, in the meantime.
I'm counting on you, Lulu.
Nice weather today.
Yes. You're... right.
You don't have to be so nervous.
And you don't have to be as... friendly as Arisa, either.
You can relax around me, the way Pochi and Tama do.
But... I'm a slave. I wouldn't dare to.
Come to think of it, Lulu's been uneasy around men.
I bet she has trouble holding a conversation... so to deal with that...
You're exactly right!
Arisa is so amazing!
Looks like she can talk, if it's the right subject.
And she's so much more composed than I am.
You really love your sister, don't you?
Yes! Even if it's hard to tell which one of us is older, sometimes.
Yes, it's hard to believe she's eleven years old.
She's been a prodigy, ever since she was little.
For instance, she would help come up with ways
Did she not tell her about having memories from her past life?
of governing the country no one else even imagined...
And she was able to talk about certain things
without anyone teaching her about them—
How about we move onto the lesson?
Sorry, I started babbling about Arisa...
Acquired Skill: Driving
Character Driving | One Point Required To Upgrade Cultivation | Livelihood Farming | Livelihood Weeding | Livelihood
Acquired Title: Coachman
Must be hard for her.
Shadow Owl Lv. 9
E-Excuse me, Master?
Sorry, I saw a big bird in the trees, and got distracted.
Master!
Welcome home!
We've been waiting, darling.
Satou.
Hey, Mia. Are you okay walking around outside?
Yes. With potions.
I think the potions the manager brought helped a lot.
I've never seen them used before. Magic medicine is incredible.
I'm glad you're feeling better.
Thank you.
Your hair is pretty. It suits you.
Let's have something delicious to celebrate Mia's recovery!
Good idea.
Do you have anything in mind, Mia?
Honey buns.
Honey buns?
I thinks she took an interest in the honey buns
that Pochi and Tama told her about!
I ate some, too!
So sweet, tastes like happiness.
I think we should get some for these little dears, if we can!
More like you want to eat some yourself.
Well, Liza, Lulu, could the two of you go pick some up?
Right.
Understood.
See you soon!
Be safe!
What's the matter?
That bird's weird.
That's the one I saw before...
I'm right here!
Here!
Oh, welcome back, Satou-san.
The manager is with Mize-san.
Mize?
Satou.
Satou?
Sir, are you the human who saved me?
Mize Lv. 24
So Mize is Red Mask's name...
And now, I can finally hear more about the situation...
Mia was kidnapped by wizards from her elf village,
and was imprisoned in a place called the Cradle.
After escaping, she happened to run into Red Mask, who saved her,
and they tried to head to Seiryuu City, hoping to meet up with the manager.
The Flying Ants that attacked the city
seem to have been sent by those wizards.
They don't know why Mia was kidnapped.
The manager seems to have an idea...
But since he doesn't seem to want to share, I'll leave it be.
Oh, I need to talk to him about escorting Mia back home...
What happened?
M-Manager...
No trace of any enemies.
They're just scared of thunder, huh?
Th-That Lightning person is so scary!
Sparkly and then boom!
Then it gets pitch dark!
Splits trees in two!
Lightning is very dangerous.
You know that, right?
Aze told me.
Even dragons get knocked out of the sky by lightning.
They crash.
It's true!
Aze?
Are you scared of it, too, Arisa?
I-Izzat a problem?
Tama, what's wrong?
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