One of the new abilities granted by [Ability Awakening].

It allows you to intuitively sense where acquired materials can be obtained.

If it’s an apple, for instance, you’d know exactly where one is growing, even in places you hadn’t previously known about.

And the other added ability: Monster Material Release.

When a monster is slayed, it typically vanishes entirely, but at a stage prior to its disappearance, it can be converted into an item.

Applying these powers, I first obtained the root of the unique variant of the Treant.

By searching that location, I confirmed where the hiding target was situated.

"Everyone, this way."

Micron swam through the sky following my orders, with High Low trailing right behind.

"Sousuke-kun, how do you know?"

Momo asked with a look of confusion.

"It must be due to an 'ability awakening,' right?"

It was Inukai who answered.

"Momo, did you ask Sousuke-kun?"

"Oh, I’m sorry. I merely thought it would be rude to bother Kuno-kun with such an unnecessary question."

"Do you not think it's a bit rude to call Momo an idiot?"

Momo and Inui seem to be childhood friends. That was probably why they could talk to each other so casually.

"No, it's fine, Inui. With my ability awakening, I was able to harvest monster materials, and I also gained the ability to sense where those harvested materials are located."

Keeping the specific details of my abilities hidden might be useful in a pinch, but we had already decided to cooperate with them.

I figured it was for the best to reveal the extent of a power I would likely end up displaying frequently.

"Wow, monster materials! A classic staple of another-world stories, ehheh."

I nodded in response to Insei's comment.

Being a library committee member, she also indulged in light novels, so we could have conversations that geeked out over such topics.

"I know what you mean. Like weapons and armor made from monsters or something."

"Weapons and armor? So does that mean it might be possible to craft a bow superior to the ones on Earth?"

Tsukihane leaned forward, asking with interest.

It was understandable she’d be curious, given her role as an archer.

"Yeah, once I figure out how to make them, I'll teach you."

“S-Sorry. I got a little carried away.”

“It’s no big deal. I figured someone like Tsurugi might be interested in swords made from monster materials, so I was thinking along those lines.”

“Aah, that’s definitely a fair point.”

Tohiba let out a faint, chuckling laugh.

“So you’re saying that whenever the opportunity arises, you seek out connections with beautiful girls? Have you gotten used to acting like a harem king?”

“Don’t say such strange things.”

Ichiba’s face was turning red.

“That’s right, Sōsuke-kun! If you’re going to talk to Yuno-chan, you should spend more time talking with Momo too!”

"Sousuke, if you're gonna talk to Momoko, talk to me first. Same goes when bringing a new cat home; if you don't shower the resident cats with plenty of love, it's not gonna work out."

"Is Momoko really settled in by now?"

"Mm-hmm. Seli-chan says the truth. Which means the one who deserves to be spoiled the most is the original cat who's been here since age five—me, obviously."

Ignoring Momo's gloomy voice, Chi-ru spoke up.

"You know how in rom-coms, the childhood friend usually ends up unchosen at the end?" "Minus points for Momoko." "Hah! What!"

"Say, aren't there more and more stories lately where the childhood friend actually wins out?"

"Points back for Fumi-fumi."

「Ah, thank you... stomp stomp」

It's great to see the different parties interacting with each other.

I've been trying to talk to the silent Shinhou for a while now.

"Hey, Shinhou. It looks like I can craft a magic staff from the 'Roots of the Needle Demon Tree,' but what do you think?"

"A magic staff?"

"Yeah. The big kind an old grand mage would carry. Apparently, holding it boosts the power of attack spells by fifteen percent."

"Th-that sounds amazing"

While chatting with everyone, I kept glancing at the crafting screen.

"Since it's for attack spells, healing magic is out?"

Chiguo whispered in my ear.

"Looks like it. But what exactly is the definition of 'magic,' anyway?"

There are many obscure parts, such as whether there is any difference from "Abilities."

Could it simply be due to the difference in the phrase I wished for in that first white dream?

Or is there a distinction based on the mysterious blackboard's criteria?

"Hey, Sou-kun, do you know which members can equip this?"

"Aah, the usual thing you see in games, huh?"

As he wished it so, the screen shifted to display deformed icons of everyone on the island.

Above each icon were markings indicating a check or an X, clearly showing at a glance whether the equipment could be used or not.

"In the case of this staff, it seems only Fukhou, Professor Lumines, and Nagahata are eligible to equip it."

"Nagahata is out, but I can't use it?"

Yuri looked somewhat dissatisfied.

"It says 'Attack Magic,' but Ms. Nagahata didn't seek plant magic as a means of attack, did she? It's possible the mysterious blackboard side is judging compatibility independently from how we perceive it."

Fukhou seemed to have arrived at a similar conclusion as me.

For instance, if there were another world where plant magic was classified as attack magic, and Nagahata's current usage wasn't the standard way of doing things there...

"That might be it. Anyway, I'll hand this over to Fukhou for now."

"Thank you. But, um, I'll keep the staff Soosuke gave me first one safe and sound."

"Ah, that makes me happy."

Feeling a bit flustered, I placed the staff into Fukhou's hands.

It was about as tall as Chiyu, so holding it while riding would be tough, but there was no choice but to endure it.

I can do things like this without even having to turn around anymore.

"S-so, is that the wand? Does it have a name?"

"Then it's the 'Staff of the Needle-Demon Tree.'"

"The 'Staff of the Needle-Demon Tree'…"

"Right, Fukahō. Since we're going for it, how about this?"

I generated an item and arranged it to fit Fukahō's figure. "Kyaa! T-this is..."

A large, conical wizard's hat and a black robe that looked suitably magical.

Since it goes over the uniform, will it look out of place...? No, there are plenty of magic academy stories in fiction, so I guess it should be fine.

"That one doesn't have any equipment effects, but I thought you'd look like a wizard... Do you hate it?"

"N-no... Hehe, I'm happy. Thank you, Sōsuke."

Fukahō's voice was soft. She seemed pleased with the gift.

"Sou-kun, request the equipment for a White Mage."

"Haha, making outfits tailored to everyone's abilities might actually be fun," I said.

"I'm serious about mine."

"I know. But let's put that off for later. —We've arrived."

As expected, everyone seemed to have gotten used to life on this desert island by now.

The atmosphere tensed at a single word from me.

Big Tree.

How much time must pass before a tree grows to such a size?

Its imposing stature was such that I'd believe it if I heard the tree was thousands of years old.

Each individual leaf was sharp as a blade, and a single twig looked sharp enough to skewer a beast like a kebab.

Realizing at last that camouflage was impossible, the Man-Faced Tree remained seated in stillness, its face frozen in a sleeping expression.

"Alright, everyone, let's start. Deep Method, I'm counting on you."

"Right—『Explosion』!!"

A massive explosion erupted, and the 『Coniferous Treant』shrieked, shaking its branches and leaves wildly.

"It'd be so much easier if it just burned itself out."

"Serichan, saying that sets up a plot device."

Though it wasn't Sekina's fault at all, the situation did not end there.

The enemy sprayed water from every leaf it had and promptly extinguished the flames consuming itself.

"Of course, there were scorched sections and areas that had been blasted away, but compared to the whole, it was a trifling loss."

"Mikuri, cast your repeating magic!"

Since it was working, in this desert island where mana was unlimited, simply firing it off consecutively was useful.

"Yes!"

We had just fought Behemoth the other day, but perhaps because of that experience, we were able to remain unshaken.

Despite the scene looking like something out of a fantasy world, we were acting with the intention of winning.

I did my small part by generating a 'boulder' and placing it above the enemy's head.

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One of the new abilities added with the "Skill Awakening."

It allows you to sense where you can obtain materials.

For example, you can know where apples grow besides the places you already know.

The other added ability is monster material liberation.

Monsters disappear after being defeated, but before that, they can be "itemized."

Using these abilities, I first obtained the root of a unique Trent.

By searching the location, I can confirm the whereabouts of hidden targets. "Everyone, this way."

Mikuron follows my instructions and swims through the air, followed by Hairou.

"Kousuke-kun, how do you know?" Momo asks curiously.

"Probably due to the 'Skill Awakening,'" Inugai answered.

"Momo asked Kousuke-kun about it."

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't want to bother Kino-kun with such a trivial question."

「Don't you feel bad for calling Mommy an idiot?」

Mommy and Shikami seem to be childhood friends. That's why they can talk to each other so freely.

「No, it's fine, Shikami. I can now obtain monster materials when I awaken my abilities, and I can also tell where the materials are.」

Hiding the details of my abilities might come in handy in a pinch, but I've decided to cooperate with them.

It's probably best to reveal at least my own power, which I'll be showing off a lot.

「Well, monster materials! They're a staple in other worlds, hehe.」 I nod at her ominous words.

As a member of the library committee, she also reads light novels, so otaku talk works with her.

「I get it. Monster weapons and armor, right?」

「Weapons and armor? So you're saying we might be able to make better bows than the ones on Earth?」

Tikuhana asks eagerly.

As a bow user, it's a point of interest for her.

「Yeah, I'll teach you if I can make them.」

「S-Sorry. I got a little excited.」

「It’s fine. I was thinking that Katanoki probably wants a sword made from monster materials too.」

「Ah, yeah, that’s definitely true.」 Ichiba chuckled.

「So, Sō-kun, are you getting used to acting like a harem king by trying to make contact with beautiful girls whenever you can?」 「Stop saying weird things.」

Ichiba’s face was red.

「That’s right, Sōsuke! If you’re going to talk to Yumi-chan, you should talk to Momo more too.」

「Sousuke, if you want to talk to Momoko, talk to me instead. When you bring a new cat home, you won't be able to do it well unless you lavish attention on the resident cat first.」

「Momoko has already settled in, hasn't she?」

「Yeah. Seri-chan, you're right. That means the cat I should be getting the most attention from is me, the resident cat who's been here since I was five.」

Ignoring Momoko's sad voice, Senyuu said.

「Aren't childhood friends usually the ones not chosen in romantic comedies?」 「Momoko, minus points.」 「Wha...」

「But recently, there are more works where the childhood friend wins.」 「Fumi, plus points.」

「Ah, thank you... fufufu.」

I'm glad that the party is progressing well in terms of communication.

I've been talking quietly to Shinpo ever since.

"Hey, Shinpo. I think I can make a magic staff from the 'Needle Demon Tree Trent's Root.' What do you think?" "A magic staff?"

"Yeah. A big one that an old archmage would have. It seems that holding this increases the power of attack magic by fifteen percent." "That's amazing."

While talking to everyone, I was looking at the crafting screen.

"Does it only affect attack magic? It doesn't affect healing magic, right?" Chiyu whispered in my ear.

"That seems to be the case. I wonder what the definition of 'magic' is in the first place."

I'm still unsure about the difference between 'abilities' and 'magic.'

Is it just a difference in the phrase used in the first white dream?

Or is it different according to the mysterious blackboard standard?

"Sou-kun, did you find out who can equip it?"

「Ah, it's something that happens in games sometimes.」

When I thought about it, the screen switched, and icons representing all the people on the island, with their faces deformed, were displayed.

A checkmark or an X was marked above each icon, making it clear whether they could equip the item or not.

「In this case, it seems only Prof. Deep, Ms. Lumina, and Eichida can equip this staff.」

「Eichida can, but I can't?」 Serina sounded a bit dissatisfied.

「It says ‘Attack Magic,’ but Eichida-san didn't ask for a plant magic attack, did she? Maybe the mystery blackboard is making its own judgment, separate from how we see it.」

It seems that Shinpo came to a similar conclusion as me.

For example, if there were another world where plant magic was considered an offensive spell, and Eito's current usage of it wouldn't be common.

"Yeah, maybe. Anyway, I'll just leave it with you for now."

"Thanks. But, the staff I first got from Souta, I'll keep that too." "Ah, yeah. That's great."

I handed the staff to Shinpo, blushing.

The staff was about as tall as Chiyu, so it would be difficult to hold it while riding, but I guess Shinpo would just have to endure it.

I didn't even have to look back to know I could do this much.

"Th-this is a magic wand. Does it have a name?"

"Let's just call it the 'Needle Demon Tree Staff.'" "The 'Needle Demon Tree Staff'..."

"Hey, Shinpo. Since we're at it, how about this?"

I generated and arranged something for Shinpo. "Kyaa. This is..."

A large pointy hat and a magician's black robe.

I wonder if it looks out of place over her school uniform... No, there are magical school stories, so it might work.

"I didn't add any equipment effects, but I thought it would look like a magician... Do you not like it?"

"N-no... Hee hee, I'm happy. Thank you, Souta."

Shinpo's voice was soft. It seemed she was pleased.

"Souta, I want a white mage's outfit too."

"Hee hee, making outfits to match everyone's abilities is fun." "I'm serious."

「I know, but let's put that aside for now.――We've arrived.」

They must be getting used to life on this desert island.

At my words, the atmosphere tightens. It's Daiki.

How long does it take for a tree like this to grow?

It's hard to believe it's only a few thousand years old.

Each leaf is as sharp as a blade, and a single small branch could impale an animal.

The anthropomorphic tree seems to have given up on pretending and sits there with a face like it's sleeping.

「Okay, everyone, let's start. First, Shinbo, please.」 「Yes――『Explosive Flame』!!」

A huge explosion occurs, and the ‘Needle Tree Trent’ lets out a scream as its branches shake violently.

「If it just burned out, it would be easy.」 「Selina, that's setting up a flag.」

It wasn't because of Serina's words, but the matter wasn't settled.

The enemy blew water from every leaf and quickly put itself out.

The scorched and blown-away parts were there, but they were insignificant compared to the whole. "Deep Magic, please cast the spell repeatedly."

Even though it was effective, in this desert island with unlimited mana, repeatedly casting it was still useful. "Y-Yes!"

We had just fought a Behemoth, but perhaps it was because of that experience that we were able to remain calm.

Even though the scene was like being thrown into a fantasy world, we were still thinking about winning and acting accordingly.

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