Multiple updates today, this is the second one.
The four-staff’s ‘attribute magic’ is excellent as an offensive weapon.
However, water and fire both disappear after a while, and can’t be used for campfires or drinking water. So is it only useful for combat? I don’t think so. “Felling trees?” The four-staff tilts its head.
“Yeah. The four-staff’s magic isn’t limited to living things, right?” “Oh, oh yeah, that’s right.”
“I need to be separated from the earth to store materials. For seawater or sand, I need to put them in a container first, and for wood, I need to cut it down.”
“I see, I understand. If I’m rooted to the earth, I can’t store things, right? If my magic can fell trees, then I can obtain wood as a material.” “That’s right.”
I hadn’t explained that part.
“Of course I’ll do it. It seems like it could be useful with magic, so that’s good.”
It seems the wild boar incident really bothered her.
So, everyone started their actions.
At the request of Chiyu and Shouko, I made a large basket. It was made by weaving the ivy. I hung it on Mashiro’s body.
Since I can’t accompany them, there’s a limit to the amount of materials that can be collected, but the plan is to use Mashiro’s power to transport large quantities. “Okay, let’s go.” “I’m going to be the material queen.”
I see them off as they leave the base with Mashiro.
“Shion, we’re going too. We’re nearby, so if anything happens, just shout.” “Okay, have a safe trip.”
Shion waves goodbye with her hair tied up.
She seems to be thinking about today’s menu. The main dish is going to be grilled meat. “Should I give you a spear, just in case?”
Shion accepts it with a troubled smile.
“I’ll hold out until Sōsuke-kun and Yotsudake-san come to help.”
“Just having it will be a deterrent.” “Yeah, thank you.” Yotsudake and I leave the fence.
It’s a sad fence, unused because Mashiro relies on it too much. “Oh, by the way, Yotsudake.” “What is it?”
“The staff you were swinging during the fight with the boar, was it something special?”
During the battle with the boar, she had been swinging something that looked like a branch.
“No, it was just a stick I picked up. At first, I couldn’t aim properly, but it got a little better when I pointed at the target with the staff.”
“I see. If you don’t have any particular attachment to it, how about this?”
I use my ‘Crafting Ability’ to imagine the wand that a mage would use.
I generate a thick, wooden staff that tapers towards the tip and place it in my hand, handing it to her. “――――”
“Since I’m going to use it anyway, I thought it would be more exciting if it looked like one, but what do you think?” “I-is that okay?”
“Of course. I thought it would be easier to use if it was lighter, so I made it out of wood, but I can make it out of stone or other materials if you want.”
“No, it’s fine. Kino-kun made this for me, so I’ll use it.” “O-Okay.”
Hearing her say that with such joy made me feel a bit embarrassed.
“Thank you. I know it doesn’t suit me, but I’ve always admired this kind of thing, so I’m happy to use it.”
“I know. I think a mage’s robe looks cool.”
“Hehe, it’s wonderful. When I was little, I wanted to wear a witch’s hat too.”
Talking to her like this, she seems like a normal kid.
Well, it’s only natural for a serious student to have various hobbies. “Okay, let’s stop here.”
After walking for a while, we stop.
That’s the distance where Shion’s voice can be heard, and also where the fallen tree won’t affect our base. “Which tree should I aim for?”
“Anything is fine. Oh, I’d be happy if the tree bounces or rolls without hitting us.”
“I see. Well, I’ll activate it then.”
She held the newly created staff and took a deep breath. “Wind Blade”
Her hair floated up, and then there was a whooshing sound as the air was split.
Immediately after, a loud noise came from the direction of the tree.
Looking over, the tree started to lean and fall.
“Yay! I hit it! Did you see, Koji-kun!?”
She jumped up and down like a little girl, clearly delighted.
Her longer skirt than the other three fluttered modestly. “I saw it. You did it.”
Since she was so happy, I jokingly held out my hand for a high five.
Usually, she would hesitate to do something like this. “Yeah!”
The four rods actually tapped my hand. She seemed really happy.
“Practicing on stationary targets should improve your accuracy.”
“Right! Can I cut another one down!?”
“Please don’t destroy the forest.” “Next time I’ll do that one!” The four rods pointed to a nearby tree. …A nearby tree?
“Hold on, Four Rods, that’s too close—” “Wind Blade!” The spell was cast.
The tree was cut, but the angle was bad.
It leaned towards us and started to fall.
And because it was so close, we might get crushed.
It would be like if a utility pole fell in the middle of town. “Ah—” “Four Rods!”
I stepped in front of her to protect her and activated ‘Itemization’ on the spot.
Just before it could touch us, the tree was stored in my Inventory.
At the moment of storage, the leaves detached from the branches and rained down around us.
My heart was pounding.
“Ah, um, I’m sorry—” “Phew. Shidou, are you hurt?”
I turned around to check on her.
“Y-Yeah. I’m fine. Are you okay, Kouno-kun?” “I’m fine.”
I was still jittery, but I smiled to avoid worrying Shidou.
Shidou’s face turned pale, and she bowed her head.
“I’m really sorry. I got carried away and caused trouble, which is the worst. I was the one who was taught to be careful about distance first.”
“Well, since we’re all right, it’s fine. Anyway, let’s cut down a few more trees.”
”…Okay, understood. I’ll be more careful and not make such a mistake again.”
Hmm, the mood had darkened.
“I’ll still be relying on your magic in the future, so don’t let this dampen your spirits.”
Since she seemed pretty worried about the boar incident too, I tried to keep a light tone to avoid traumatizing her. “Okay.”
There are times when you have to be strict, but there are also people who can criticize themselves for their mistakes and correct them without needing to be told by others. I think S杖 is like that.
As expected, S杖 handled the magic calmly and accurately afterward.
This should be enough to build a small house. “Alright, let’s head back.” “Okay.” The two of them headed back to their base. “Um, um, Kino-kun.” “What?”
“I forgot to say this, but thank you for helping me earlier.” I guess she’s talking about putting away the tree. “Haha, it’s fine.”
“Kino-kun, you jumped out to protect me.”
S杖’s voice seemed to have a slight heat to it. “It wasn’t really necessary, though.”
“It was necessary. It wasn’t… unnecessary.” “Okay.” “Yes.”
They returned to the base with a warm but awkward atmosphere.
“Welcome back. I could hear the sound of the tree falling.” Shion greeted them with a smile. “Yeah, there were a lot of them.”
“Haha, then maybe everyone will sleep together for the last time tonight.” Shion’s words made S杖 stiffen. “W-What did you just say…?”
“No, of course I’m at the end, and next to me is Senyuu, so nothing weird will happen…”
“Sleeping with three girls is so… so lewd!” Ah, S杖’s back to normal.
「Huhu. So you haven’t talked to Yajou yet, huh? Once the two of you come back, we’ll have to hold a secret girls’ meeting.」 Shi-on muttered something.
I’m sure it’s definitely about the harem thing, but I wonder if Yajou will be okay with it.
「Well, let’s start building a house. The tree Yajou cut down will be our new base.」
「…Y-Yeah. We’ll make sure it’s separate rooms for guys and girls.」 「Of course.」
Well, even if I make my own room, I’m sure people like Senyuu will just come over to play anyway.
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