The quest ‘Animal Damage’ has been cleared.
There were some close calls, but everyone came out unharmed, and we got the reward too.
This is the second ‘Right to Choose,’ but there are multiple options, so I’ll save it for now.
Among the existing choices, ‘Abundant Vegetables’ or ‘Sea Fish’ are appealing, but I’m not really struggling with a decision.
Since we cleared the quest, I asked to have the shadow barrier lifted.
The branches of Trent under the control of Inu Shiba have returned to their original length.
The monsters’ abilities are also quite impressive when they’re on our side.
By the way, the Stumpardis that Inu Shiba tamed also turned into particles of light when we cleared the quest.
“Sou-kun, you’re becoming more and more the protagonist type. You’re cool, but don’t worry me.” “S-sorry.” “Thanks, Mai.”
While I was thanking Chiyo, Iciba was thanking Jikufu.
“Iciba-san, maybe Kono-kun was better for you.” “N-no, that’s not true!”
They seem to be getting along quite well over there.
“Ahem! I’ll check the damage to our base!”
Calm down, Shoukou’s face is still red.
Other than the damage to the mansion, we didn’t suffer any major damage.
It’s miraculous, or perhaps thanks to the efforts of the fighters, the chicken coop and solar panels were unharmed.
As for Shoukou’s party, they suffered significant damage to their fields in addition to their buildings.
But with Eitarou’s ‘Plant Magic’, they can regenerate the fields quickly.
In reality, there’s hardly any damage at all.
Considering the attack we just faced, this is more than enough.
“Kousuke, how should we use the ‘Right of Dual Choice’?”
Deepo, who holds the first ‘Right of Dual Choice’, asks.
“If it wasn’t the mine today, I would have definitely used it…” “You’re right…”
“I’ll discuss it with everyone later, but let’s put it on hold for now.” “Agreed.”
After that, in response to Lumina-sensei’s strong request, we decided to check on the safety of the other students.
“I was thinking of going around to the boys’ bases with the designated members, and also search for the mines… What do you think?”
The ones participating in the “Mine Exploration” are me, Lumina-sensei, Miyose, and Kiyama.
Kiyama Seishu is a member of the Seiho party and a beautiful young lady with an air of being a well-bred lady.
“Y-Yes. How about bringing along Chiyu? If we find the mine, we’ll head straight there… I think her protection would be best suited to Shizou.”
Chiyu’s healing magic would be useful if the boys were injured, and if she waits outside the mine, even if they’re critically injured when the quest is cleared, the chances of them surviving would greatly increase.
Now that the danger from the birds and beasts has been eliminated, Shizou would be more than enough to protect Chiyu.
I think Seiho is glancing at me while blushing, but I’ll leave it for now.
In any case, we got confirmation from both parties, and the plan was approved.
“Miyose, I’m sorry for always asking you to transform.”
“No, I’m happy to be of use.” Miyose smiled bashfully.
Then she transformed into a black dragon.
「Sousuke, it’s rare for you to ride Myaa. Normally, Mikuron would be jealous,” the summoned girl said playfully.
It seemed that her mood had settled now that the phantoms were safe.
“True, but please don’t tell Mikuron.” “Oh, that sounds like cheating.” “No, no…”
I didn’t mean to say anything that would make her angry.
“Mr. Tanbi, Miyoo-sama, Chiyu-sama, Shinpo-sama, and—Sousuke-sama.”
Kouen looked at me and smiled, her face filled with rapture.
It was as if she was looking at her deity, her expression one of blissful adoration.
I had no idea why she was looking at me like that, and it made me feel confused.
“Please take care of me today.” She bowed her head.
Her ample chest bounced.
According to what Shouko had told me before, I was apparently her savior to Kouen, but I had no recollection of it. “Ah, yes, take care of me.”
And so, I climbed onto the back of the black dragon, Miyoo.
I was at the front, then came Kojin, Chiyu, Shinpo, and finally Lumina-sensei. “Is it okay if I say this?”
Saying that, Kojin hugged me tightly.
“Suuuuuu. Ah, this is Saiga-sama’s scent…” …That’s a little scary. Kokuryuu Palace floats.
Our journey to find the mine while touring the boys’ base begins. “Aren’t you scared, Kojin-san?”
“Because Saiga-sama is here.”
”…Did Kojin-san have some sort of connection with Saiga-san before the transfer?” Shinpo asked anxiously.
“No. I’ve always been weak and often missed school.”
“Sensei, I was wondering… Are you okay with your health on this desert island?” “Hehe, yes.”
“Is it… because the air here is good, or something like that?”
“It’s all because of Saiga-sama.”
“Hmm, I get it. So Soun-kun said ‘Craft Ability,’ so I thought there might be things that don’t exist in reality. So I wished for something, and that’s why Soun-kun’s my savior.”
“As expected of Chiyu-sama. That’s exactly right. At first, I thought what a futile dream it was. Even if I could meet my classmates in my dreams, it only emphasized how I couldn’t even attend school properly in reality. But after hearing Saiga-sama’s words, I realized the possibilities had passed me by.” “Possibilities…”
“Yes. If I could choose anything, I wished for a ‘healthy body.’ That’s what I prayed for. And when I woke up on this desert island, I was surprised by how easy it was to breathe. I was surprised by how light my body felt. I was surprised that I could run at full speed. I was saved by that mysterious existence.” This is another pattern, huh?
I am grateful to the mysterious blackboard in some ways, but I still feel strongly that I was forcibly transferred and dragged into a mysterious experiment.
But Kanzono would have remained weak if this transfer had not happened.
Living on a desert island was probably harsh, but the joy must have outweighed it.
“And all of this is thanks to Mr. Sōsuke’s ‘Crafting Ability.’ I am deeply grateful to Mr. Sōsuke for showing me the way to salvation.”
“Eh, um… You’re welcome?”
“Unworthy Kanzono Seishū, I intend to devote the rest of my life to repaying Mr. Sōsuke.”
I can’t dismiss it as being too heavy.
I gave her the chance to change a nature she had given up on for her entire life.
Her life truly changed.
That she is grateful to me and the weight of her gratitude, I cannot deny.
“I’m glad you feel that way… but, you know, don’t overdo it.”
「Yes. I will serve with all my heart and soul!」
I did tell her not to overdo it, though…?
But then again, I guess it’s not my place to dampen her enthusiasm.
「Alright. Just remember, we’re working together for the time being, so please follow my orders. Of course, feel free to speak your mind.」
「Of course, my lord. If you tell me to run, I will run. If you tell me to stop, I will stop. If you tell me to undress, I will undress.」 「Hmm, good attitude.」
「Thank you, Lord Senyuu.」
「N-no, that’s not right? Even if you’re Kouno-kun, you shouldn’t just follow orders to undress from a guy, right?」
Luminas-sensei says worriedly.
「Of course not, my lord. My body belongs to Lord Souzou. It should not be seen by others.」
「N-no, that’s not what I meant…」
「S-sure is like Souzou… Is that right?」
「Even on a desert island, you’ve got followers, Sou-kun… You’re quite the scary kid.」
Kaguren’s enthusiasm is confusing both Mr. Lumines and Shinho. Chiyu, on the other hand, is as usual.
As for the boys, they’re all safe.
Unlike us, who live on the grassland, most of them live in the forest.
This allowed them to hide from Stumpardis.
By the way, although the transmigration ability holder, Xuanzang, was safe, we confirmed this through the transceiver.
Now, regarding the mine itself—we’ve found it.
It’s not a cave, as it’s obvious at first glance.
A stone-made entrance appeared on part of the mountain.
It’s clearly an artificial structure, but the only one who could make something like this on this island is probably the mystery blackboard.
Now, if we enter here and bring back five types of minerals, the quest will be complete.
It’s been two years since the serialization began.
Thanks to everyone, the book has become three volumes, and the comic version has also started. It’s been a very fortunate work.
As long as there’s a need, I’d like to continue.
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