「Wow! It looks like this!」 The servant exclaimed in admiration.
After our tea time following lunch, we were looking at the map spread out on the dining table. Paper can be generated from existing materials.
Deep Magic had drawn the map for us.
She had compiled all the information everyone had about the places and resources we knew about.
Though there were still many blank spots, the map was filled with various notes.
The beach where Kiyuu and I first woke up, the cliffside where we first set up camp, and the lake called the “Water Place” a bit further down.
Other locations included wheat, sugar beets, wild grapes, maple tree sap, and various mushrooms.
These resources would regenerate over time, so it was useful to remember their locations.
And now, new information about the cliff top had been added.
An apple tree, a river, and the new campsite on the grassy plain.
In the morning, we found the rubber tree, the sapodilla, and the pear, orange, and banana that Shouko and Mashiro found.
“Putting aside the mysteries of the island itself… It’s amazing how much you’ve explored in just six days.”
Roah lets out a sigh of admiration as she looks down at the map.
Considering how she had barely managed to survive, it’s understandable that she’s amazed by the amount of information we have.
From our conversation with Shion, I know she’s not lying.
She doesn’t belong to any other group, nor does she have any ulterior motives.
She’s just a classmate who happened to be saved by us when she was completely lost.
Now that we know this, she’s stopped hiding her information.
“Thanks, Shinbo. As long as nothing new is added, we can use this information as is.”
“That’s right. On this island, that’s a possibility. We should keep updating the information.”
“It’s really amazing. That’s why I feel bad for not contributing much.”
“Don’t worry about it, Shio-chan. Everyone has their strengths.”
“That’s right. Shio-chan makes us delicious meals.” “Hehe, thank you both.” Our girls get along well.
“Let’s have the exploration team memorize this. When looking for new things, avoiding places we’ve already searched will make us more efficient.” Shinbo nods at my words.
We had been looking at the map together for a while, reminiscing and adding details as we remembered them…
“By the way, if we follow the nearby river, we might find classmates who use it as their water source.” Shion said.
“But even if we do, we won’t actively go looking for them.”
Though Senyuu’s words sounded cold, I understood that it was out of consideration for the group’s cohesion.
“Yeah, even if we find other transplants, they might not necessarily make good friends. So, it’s just something to consider.”
“True, if we find a water source, we won’t die. Plus, we got some fruit.”
With the addition of clear food, we wouldn’t starve as long as we had water.
“I’m not one to say this, but Master’s ability is very good, so it’s possible that some people might become dependent on it.”
“Oh, I’ve seen that in manga before. People with power who say, ‘It’s only natural for me to help others because I’m strong.’ It always seems like the people who need help shouldn’t be the ones saying that.” The servant said, frowning.
“Even if they’re in the same class, it’s too much to expect everyone to stay until all their ‘return rights’ are fulfilled.”
I had seen similar scenarios in fiction, so I answered with a wry smile.
“Yeah, Sō-kun doesn’t have to do that.”
「At the very least, we need to be people who can contribute to the party in whatever way we can. This is also directed at myself.」
Shion still seems to be bothered by the fact that she doesn’t have many opportunities to showcase her abilities.
Even this morning, she read Roa’s mind.
「I also find it difficult to be of use with this ability, so I will work diligently as a maid.」
「Everyone appreciates Shion’s cooking and it’s nice to have someone who can handle the housework. Both of you, don’t overwork yourselves.」
It’s time for me to get up and head out for the afternoon exploration.
「Shouko, I’m going out with Mikuron. We made a morning appointment.」
「Okey-dokey! I’m going on a melon hunt…!」
「Shokochan, I want to go with you too. I want to eat something.」 「Sure! Let’s go together!」
「If Mashiro and Mikuron are both going out, I’ll stay behind as a combatant.」 「That’s right. Count on you, Shinpo.」 「Yes, I’ve been asked.」 Shinpo smiled at my words.
「Hmm. Then I’ll make sweets for everyone…?」
「I’ll assist you, Lady Shion.」
「Hehe, then I’ll ask you to do it, Roa-chan.」 「Candy! I’m super excited!」
「I’m happy that I can take a candy break even on a desert island.」
I was also looking forward to the candy as I headed outside.
「Mikuron, let’s go together.」
Mikuron zipped over and latched onto me. 「Alright, alright. Let’s go together.」
She was delighted and shook her long body in the air at my words.
I mounted her back and looked at Shiro and Senyuu, who were riding on Mashiro.
「Well, you take care too.」
「Mm. I’ll gather more than you.」
「My dream is to eat melons in a luxurious way that I wouldn’t normally do!」
I kind of understand what Mashiro is saying.
I’ve seen melon juice made entirely out of melons on TV, and I thought, “It looks delicious, but if I’m going to do that, I might as well just eat it normally.”
But if they were available in mountainous quantities, there might be merit in trying to eat them that way.
While lost in thought, Micron rises.
“I want to go to a range I’ve never been to before. I want to fly while checking the ground, so could you not go too high?”
Micron nods, but for some reason, he soars high into the sky.
“Woah…! Wow, amazing…!”
When I was a kid, I had the chance to ride a hot air balloon at some event, and this feels similar.
The ground is far below, the wind is clear, and I feel like I’m connected to the sky.
“Hahaha…! Amazing, Micron. But a little lower… oh, I see.”
Micron had been flying high in the known range, but as the unexplored range approached, he flew closer to the ground.
He may have been following my instructions while also wanting to fly high.
“Micron, when our life settles down, let’s fly just for the sake of flying.”
When I say this, Micron nods happily.
Flying at a height about as high as the treetops for a while.
Through the gaps in the forest, I saw something that looked like a field.
“Microon…! Come closer to that area!”
As Microon approached, I could see the details of the field.
Under a large leaf… that’s a melon.
“Good good, we’ve found the first one.”
Shouko had been wanting melons.
“That’s the fruit your master was longing for.”
Microon is especially fond of me, but it was originally a creature summoned by Shouko.
It loves Shouko, its master, very much.
With Microon happily descending, we start harvesting the melons.
Since I’m alone, I use a small stone sickle to cut the fruit and store them.
「Hmm, I’m alone right now, so I’ll just remember the location and come back for it tomorrow.」
By the time I got twenty or so, my waist was starting to hurt.
I could still keep going if I took a break, but there were other things to look for.
「Alright, Micron. Can you stick around a little longer?」
The rest were Shiho’s “strawberries” and Shion’s “condiments.”
I could spot the strawberries at a glance, but as for the condiments, I figured I might find something if I kept storing everything I didn’t recognize.
I planned to generate Deep’s “underwear” and Loa’s “shoes” later.
It was quite busy, but I loved finding and generating new items, so I was honestly having fun.
Besides, flying with Micron was a great feeling.
And so, I continued my exploration in the afternoon.
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