Very well.
I shall accept delivery of potions that are of the same quality as the witch's.
Even if we're able to make the potions, it won't matter if we don't have the vials!
How are we going to deliver them?
So that's it...
You want 180 vials?!
And by sundown? There's no way!
I don't plan on dragging you into this.
Could you just lend us your place and kiln?
You must have your reasons.
All right. I'd promised that I would help you make vials anyway.
I know it's impossible, but I'll help you out.
Thank you.
All right, let's get things started.
Liza, Tama, Pochi, Lulu, and Nana, help me make the vials.
As you wish.
Helping!
I'll do my best!
Yes.
I declare that I shall do my best.
Mia and Arisa, help Inenimaana.
'Kay.
Got it.
All right, I'm counting on you guys.
Right!
Okies!
No!
N-No, don't!
Don't do that!
This clay person is so restless!
I messed up...
This is hard.
I report that centrifugal force is difficult to calculate.
Used Skill: Pottery Used Skill: Clay-Working
You're amazing.
It's hard to believe today's your first time making these.
Wow!
You're amazing, Master!
But...
The only problem is drying.
It'd usually take five days for the wares to dry in this season.
Five days until we can put them in the kiln?
Yeah.
Thicker ones require about a month of drying, or they'll burst in the kiln.
I'm helping out knowing this would be impossible,
but there's nothing I can do about this.
The problem would be the moisture in the clay,
so we just have to do something about that, right?
All right.
Yeah, this should work.
Clay Dry.
Magic like this exists?
You may be small, but you're amazing, little girl.
Yup.
We'll be able to put these in the kiln immediately!
I'll get started, so you guys keep the vials coming.
Right!
Okies!
Used Skill: Formulation
The potions are basically done.
It's all thanks to you guys.
We're not done just yet. How's it going over there?
I'm almost done over here.
All that's left is to let them cool and they should be ready by sundown.
Thank goodness...
Whoa, that wasn't a hat?
Master, I request permission to look after this round creature.
Yeah, no.
Pou Lv. 15 Race: Puff Bird Title: Witch's Familiar
Witch's familiar?
What the hell do you think you're doing?
You're not making potion vials without permission, are you?
Kuhanou County
I knew it. I'm glad I kept a marker on him.
I'm only teaching them pottery. These aren't for sale.
Like that lame excuse would work.
We're going to have to get rid of this kiln.
Destroy it!
B-But if you break the kiln...
Too bad, but that's the rule.
Your complaints will fall on deaf ears. Do it!
No... They're all broken.
Well, we'll be looking forward to the delivery
of those 300 vials of potion by sundown.
Hey, I'm sorry. There's nothing more I can do...
No, I'm sorry. Your precious kiln...
Could we have a moment alone?
Yeah, sure.
Also...
Inenimaana, could we use this little one to talk to the witch?
We were so close...
Huh? These pieces...
I had put in wares that were already broken as decoys
just in case something like this happened.
What?! Then where are all of the ones you made?
They're fine. I put the ones we made somewhere else.
Huh?!
I can't explain in detail right now,
Acquired Item: Potion Vials
but I have something better than your Item Box.
Well, I guess I'll take your word for it.
Take them all out, then.
Yeah, yeah.
Storage All Items | Vial
Used Item: Potion Vial
What?! It broke!
Storage All Items
Storage All Items | Vial Vial Temperature: 1250
I see...
It must've broken since there was
a sudden change in temperature when I took them out.
This wasn't unexpected, was it?
Storage All Items Vial Temperature: 1250
If there was a way to gradually change the temperature...
I guess I'll try to gradually lower the temperature once the kiln has been fixed.
No, we're already cutting it too close. This idea is useless.
Useless?
Item Box
I tried a few things, but the Item Box is definitely inferior to my Storage.
It's useless at this rate.
It's gone out after all.
I guess the items in the Item Box change over time.
That's it! In that case...
Arisa, could you step back a bit?
Huh?
Storage All Items
Item Box
Used Skill: Item Box
Storage All Items Vial Temperature: 1190
Item Box
Okay, this will work!
Now, if I just combine it with the Blow spell...
Master...
All right, let's show that nasty, small-time crook
and the silver-haired jerk who's boss!
Yeah!
We're going!
Show 'em who's boss!
Show 'em who's boss! Show 'em who's boss!
Isn't that saying a bit old?
Oh, it's you lot. What brings you here?
I've already received word that you wouldn't be able to make your delivery.
In that case, you have no reason to come see me. Leave this city at once.
I beg your pardon, sir,
but I'd like for you to sign and stamp this delivery note.
Delivery note?
B-But that's impossible!
We've received 300 vials of potion.
We've also confirmed that there were no problems with
the document submitted with the delivery, as well.
Wh-What kind of trick did you use?
We didn't use any tricks.
This was accomplished through wit, hard work, and friendship.
What's wrong? All we need now is a signature and a seal.
Um, sir...
Is he refusing to sign it, no matter what?
It's almost sundown. At this rate...
Sir, could you please sign the delivery note?
I shall sign it for you.
C-Count Kuhanou! Wh-What are you doing here?
Can't you tell?
The witch told me of your evil deeds.
M-Mistress!
Satou-san, is that why...
I was acquainted with your father, who was a vassal of Marquis Muno,
when we were at the royal academy.
That's why I thought I would help out your family, who had left their land,
and gave you this position, but apparently I was blind.
You are not worthy of being assistant viceroy.
You shall no longer have the privilege of
perpetual aristocracy in my territory.
As the acting servant of the viceroy, I invoke thee...
Count!
Fear not.
Spirit of Sedum City, attack the enemy of our home!
Punish!
How foolish. As the count of Kuhanou,
I could never be harmed by such a spell within my own territory.
I have pity for my old friend, therefore I will not charge you with treason,
but will let you off with death.
Why did you interfere?
There are children present...
It appears that the witch has a noble friend.
I apologize for all the trouble.
Don't worry about it.
Because of the count, I now get priority on any deals
and I even got a bigger kiln than before.
Satou-dono, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your aid.
Satou-san, here's a token of our gratitude.
Acquired Item: Witch's Apprentice's Lantern
A lantern?
It's a Magic Item that I made with my mistress's help.
Huh... That's amazing.
Thank you. I'll take good care of it.
And this is a parting gift from me.
Acquired Title: Friend of the Witches
I look forward to seeing you all again.
I wish you well, Satou-dono.
All right, let's go.
Okay.
Yes.
'Kay.
I declare acknowledgment.
As you wish.
Okies!
Off we go!
Go, go!
"A Trip to the Underworld That Started With a Death March"
Master, please...
I entreat...
Master...
Hurry...
Good morning! Your favorite Arisa-chan is here—
What the hell?!
Arisa-chan uses Impenetrable Barrier!
Master, please hurry and calibrate my foundation system...
Huh? You weren't doing something dirty?
Of course not...
Sounds fishy to me.
Used Skill: Poker Face
Not at all.
You have the Magic Manipulation skill, don't you?
I report that, due to my foundation instruments
not functioning properly, I cannot use Magic Manipulation.
All right.
I have that skill, too, so I'll give it a try.
What do I have to do?
Place your hand near my heart and allow magic to flow in.
I declare that I will alert you to any required adjustments as necessary.
Back.
Use her back.
She's right! If you only need to touch her near her heart,
her back works, too!
Great thinking, Mia!
Yup. Anytime.
Mia's proposal is accepted.
I guarantee that there will be no effect to the efficiency
of the adjustment if it's performed through my back.
Used Skill: Magic Manipulation
Master, be please be more gentle.
N-Nana...
Lewd.
I-It's definitely my turn next!
Good morning, Master...
M-Morning...
What do we have planned for today?
Where are we going next, Master?
We're going to be passing through the Muno Barony.
Kuhanou County
Sedum City
Checkpoint
I wonder how many cities we've been through since leaving Seiryuu City.
And then during training...
Lilio!
Welcome back, Zenacchi.
Why are you in such a hurry?
A letter! I got a letter from Satou-san.
I-I see... And what did it say?
Huh?
Um... "As the lingering winter leaves us at last,
I hope that you have been well, Zena-sama.
It has been a while since I parted Seiryuu City,
and I'm saddened that I haven't been able to see your face."
Zena-san, those are just expressions used in letters.
Huh?
"We are currently traveling"...
...through Kuhanou County,
which is west of Seiryuu City.
Our first journey has been harder than I had imagined.
Here's some tea, Master.
Thank you.
Master, we acquired these wild herbs.
Thorny Wild Plant
What kind of plant is that?
Well...
Pochi insisted on bringing it back...
It smells sweet!
We can definitely eat it!
Smell?
Sweet?
Why don't we break it open and find out?
Whoa.
It's spilling!
What a waste!
It's sweet...
It's sort of grassy, but it's sweet like sugar.
Okay, you two. Have a taste.
Aye!
Okies!
Yum!
Why are you licking my hand?
Here, Master. Use this to wipe your hand.
Thanks, Arisa.
If you'd allow me...
Wait.
What are you planning to do?
Huh? I was I thought I would lick your hand, er, have a taste...
If you want to have a taste, use a plate.
Fine...
By now, we've all gotten used to sleeping outdoors and are having fun.
I am enjoying this new world to the fullest.
Master, please read me a bedtime story.
Sure. Let me see it.
Okies!
Okay, here we go.
Acquired Skill: Reading Aloud
"Once upon a time, seven deities descended
from the heavens with the World Tree."
Master, what does seven deities mean?
It's another way of saying seven gods.
I had no idea!
Okay, let's continue.
"However, eventually there came to be nine deities.
The eighth was a Dragon God.
He actually existed before the other seven,
but the Dragon God was a sleepyhead and slumbered as the whole world changed.
But the ninth was a Demon God who traveled here from another world.
The Demon God was very selfish and often fought with the other gods.
One day, the Demon God created demons to worship him.
The demons tormented the other races.
The humans, who were tormented most,
beseeched the Young Goddess to give them the power to fight the demons.
The Young Goddess was troubled.
The other gods wouldn't hear her out.
That's why she went to discuss the matter with the strongest, the Dragon God.
At first, the Dragon God was hesitant,
but he was pleased with the humans' toys and alcohol
that the Young Goddess brought him, so he taught her one magical spell.
That was the spell to summon heroes.
The magic of hope."
We still have a long journey ahead, but I plan to keep enjoying it.
I look forward to seeing you again someday.
Satou-san... One day...
It's morning... Something heavy's on me...
Master! Why are you enjoying a harem without me?!
Master, breakfast will be ready soon, so please get up.
M-Master, I-I'm sorry! I must've ended up like this in my sleep!
I-I'm sorry you had to see my disgusting face first thing in the morning!
Don't worry about it.
Not to mention, I think you're cute, Lulu.
C-Cute?
Activation sequence implemented.
Sequence complete.
Mia, I notify that the awakening request you employed upon my chest cushioning units
was overwhelmed with sensation of pain.
Mm. Sorry.
Meat!
Looks delicious!
Meat!