The dreamlike moment was cut short when we were teleported to the bonus area.

I’ve tried before, but no matter how hard I try to stay awake, it’s impossible; I’m forcibly pulled into the dream world.

Still riding the high from my encounter with Chiyu, I managed to switch gears and focus on the choices in the bonus area.

"Ch-Chiyu-chan, how was...?"

Mako asked, her face bright red.

"Mm. I could feel Sou-kun’s thing hit the back wall and spread inside me. And his excitement was intense." "Oh my. So that’s how it is."

Shion placed both hands over her mouth, exclaiming in surprise.

"Uu... it feels a bit too lewd for comfort, though... I mean, making children is important, but... if magic allows for contraception, then things would be no different from before, right?"

"If it’s safe and Souke will be happy, I’ll do it."

"Chiyu-sama, if you don’t mind, could you please cast that same spell on me as well..."

Fuhou was thinking hard with her eyes darting around, while Serina and Roa seemed eager to comply.

Feeling it wasn’t right for me to listen in, I quietly stepped away.

Well then, let’s refocus and get to the bonus area.

Since there wasn't anything we urgently needed, we each picked whatever we wanted to take home.

I grabbed a transistor radio. Shinhou took a textbook, Lumina-sensei grabbed another, Shi-on got an onion, and Roa selected some carrot seeds.

Chiyu, Yobiko, Junme, Miyone, and Seline also seemed to choose whatever items they desired.

We decided not to ask about anything outside of what was necessary for the party, respecting everyone's privacy.

It would be embarrassing if everyone found out, but surely each of us had personal necessities or desires.

Once the choices were made, the white classroom was announced.

"Day thirteen has concluded."

"A question for you all. Between the mines and the ice caverns, which do we need for our survival going forward?"

"The layout of the mines / The layout of the ice caverns"

"The mines, then!"

The mine had been an option back on day two as well.

At that time, votes had gone to the water source, so it wasn't added then, but here it is again among the choices.

When it came to fish, they were divided into river fish and sea fish, but in the case of mines, there doesn't seem to be such a specific distinction.

This is good news for us.

I had been planning to use the "Right of Dual Choice," the quest reward for defeating the "Yokuba Tree Treant," to place one on the island, but it looks like we can get our hands on a mine without even needing to do that.

We can use the "Right of Dual Choice" at some other point in the future. "Hm. Finally, unlimited access to minerals?"

"What kind of minerals can be mined?"

"In the mines, it is possible to mine any mineral that exists on Earth."

"Hey, if we were to mine gold here, do you think I could put it in Sousuke's Inventory and take it back to Japan with me?"

Terina spoke to me, but the answer came from the mysterious blackboard.

'I cannot provide an answer.'

Doesn't it simply say 'I can't'?

Bringing precious metals home isn't my primary goal, but if that's the end result, then sure, there are dreams to dream.

For now, I decided not to think about it.

"So, an 'ice cave'—is that like a cave made of ice?"

"If this island's mysterious power keeps that location perpetually cold, it sounds like it could serve as a natural refrigerator."

Rumi-san reacted to Mekiyo's comment.

I don't have a refrigerator, but even if I did, it would be the exception rather than the rule.

Considering food preservation and such, it certainly would be convenient.

"Would the Master's abilities come into play in the mines?"

"Oh! Right. They've been making all sorts of things using wood and stone for now, but if we can get our hands on minerals, they'll probably be able to make even more stuff, right?"

Hearing Loha say that, Miyo nodded.

"Ah! Kobutsu is used in cosmetics, isn't it?"

Uruna said as if she had just remembered.

It seems she remembered what I had said before.

"Right, that sounds good. The ice cave is nice, but I think the mine is still better."

My companions nodded in agreement.

Before long, ten votes were cast for the mine, and seeing this, it seemed the other participants followed suit and voted for the mine as well.

"A majority has been reached. Voting is now closed."

"The 'Mine' environment will be introduced starting from Day Fourteen."

"Next, we will announce the players designated for their Vanishing Day."

Yes. With the return of the three Survivors, two additional elements would be added to this island.

The "Vanishing Day," when a designated player's ability becomes unusable, and the "Designated Quest," which the same player must undertake.

『Participants: "Kudo Sozou," "Kanashiko Natsuko," "Yumekai Serina"』

"...For real?"

"Aah... I'm so scared..."

"I have a bad feeling about this..."

Keiko's eyes welled up with tears, while Yumeka frowned.

Just for one day, the abilities of me, Yumeka, and Keiko would become unusable.

It would be extremely inconvenient and sad to think of the summoned beasts falling into sleep, but given our current combat strength and resources, we should be able to manage without much difficulty.

However, that only holds true if there are no quests.

"Next, I will announce the designated quests."

"Quest: 'Mine Exploration'

Participants: 'Kudo Sōsuke, Tanbi Rumeimamori, Genchū Kyūjūko, Kamison Sei-shu'

Clear Conditions: 'Discover five types of minerals in a mine infested with special monsters and bring them out.'

• Clear Reward: "Grant 'Right of Return' to all quest participants"

• Deadline: "Until the start of Day 15"

・Penalty: "Designation of a ten-day disappearance period for all quest participants."

"・Quest: 'Bird and Beast Damage'"

・Participants: "Everyone"

Clear Conditions: 'Slay a total of one hundred applicable monsters generated within the island.'

Reward for Clearing: '"The Right of Dual Decision".'

・Penalty: “Extinction of the race if bitten even once by the applicable monster.”

I see. So this is how it’s going to play out, huh?

If we had the [Craft Ability], mining in the mine would be a breeze.

However, if our abilities are sealed and we have to stay vigilant against monsters, it will be tough.

Damage caused by birds and beasts is also a considerable nuisance.

Right now, using Nagahata's Plant Magic, they are cultivating seeds brought back from the bonus area.

However, on the fourteenth day, when the barrier’s benefits cannot be received, those fields are left completely exposed.

If bird monsters chew through them and cause the quest to fail, those seeds will vanish from the desert island.

In other words, if a seed obtained from the bonus area is lost, it must be acquired from the bonus area again.

Simply protecting the base is not enough.

Moreover, since the seeds originally found on the desert island are also included in this category, there is a significant risk that the variety of fruits and vegetables will drastically decrease.

These bird beasts need to be defeated with urgency.

"...Will special monsters continue to appear on the island from tomorrow onward?"

"Special monsters appear only on the day they are assigned, regardless of whether the quest is successful or not.

However, when a different quest occurs, it is possible for previously appeared monsters to be deployed again."

For now, that means the special monsters appearing in the mine and around the island will only last until tomorrow.

Thanks to Fukanomi, an important fact has been confirmed.

"About that rule, 'even if just one bite is taken from a seed'—does it apply to animals too?"

"What? If it does, that's going to be a huge problem!"

For Mune, whose Spirit Beast had fallen asleep, this was indeed a matter of life and death.

However, Seirina's question didn't stop there.

If being bitten by even one person meant the species "Human" would be wiped out, the difficulty would be too high.

Of course, they intended to clear the quest, but they wanted to accurately grasp the penalty for failure.

"It applies only to plants."

Voices of relief drifted from everyone.

"Will you please explain about the special monsters?"

Professor Luminas raised her hand to ask.

"I cannot answer that."

Unlike the standard monster placement, there seemed to be no explanation regarding the special monsters.

So, the quest included everything up to that point.

It was certainly a tough quest, but the reward was massive.

「If we achieve the 'Mine Exploration' goal, will the 'Benefits' granted by Lord Luminus be applied to us as well?»

Roar had asked a good question.

As the additional transmigrator, Professor Luminus was entitled to perks that doubled his party's 'Survival Bonus' and 'Point Acquisition' from monster defeats, along with an increase in the number of 'Return Rights' available to him.

"If an Additional Transfer qualifies for event participation, all benefits will apply."

That's good news.

Clearing the mine quest meant we would secure five 'Return Rights' at once under current circumstances.

Completing the Bird and Beast challenge would allow us to place one of the two options we had previously foregone onto this island.

I already possessed one 'Right to Choose Between Two', but an extra wasn't a burden; in fact, it was a boon.

"What gets sealed during the Disappearance Day is only what the designated individual brought into the desert island, correct? In my case, anything already placed shouldn't vanish.

And even if Chiyu were designated, I can assume it wouldn't retroactively negate the wounds she healed in the past, right?" 『That is exactly correct.』

Meaning the strength and stamina she built up through training her 'Elementary Healing' would remain intact.

It was regrettable that abilities couldn't be used, but the weapons I had created were stored inside the mansion.

It wouldn't be entirely useless.

"Starting Day Fourteen."

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The dreamlike time was cut short when they were forcibly transported to the bonus area.

I've tried this before, but no matter how hard I try to stay awake, I'm dragged into the dream world.

Still feeling the excitement from my encounter with Chiyu, I try to switch my focus to the choices in the bonus area.

"Ch-Chiyu, how was it...?" Shokun asks with a red face.

"Mm. I could feel it hitting the back of you and spreading inside. Also, you were really excited." "Wow. So that's how it was."

Shion covers her mouth with both hands and exclaims in surprise.

"Ugh, that's a bit too lewd... I mean, making babies is important. But if magic can prevent pregnancy, it's not so different from before, is it..."

"If it's safe and Soosuke likes it, I'll do it."

"Miss Chiyu, if you don't mind, I'd like you to cast that magic on me as well..."

Deepo is spinning her eyes, thinking about something, while Sera and Roa are enthusiastic.

I feel like I shouldn't be listening to this, so I quietly back away.

Well, let's get back to the bonus area.

There's nothing urgent or necessary, so everyone can take back whatever they want.

I grabbed the transceiver, Shinho and Lumina-sensei got textbooks, Shion took some onions, and Roa took some carrot seeds.

Chiyu, Shouko, Junna, Miyoo, and Serina also picked out what they wanted.

Since there's no need for anything other than what's necessary for the party, we decided not to ask about personal items out of respect for privacy.

It's embarrassing to be asked, but people might have personal items they need or want. After everyone finished choosing, the classroom was empty again. "Thirteenth day has ended."

"Question. What do we need for our future life in the mine or the ice cave?" "Mine setup / Ice cave setup" "The mine!"

The mine was an option on the second day as well.

It didn't get added back then because the vote went to the water source, but it's back as an option now.

When we were choosing between river and sea fish, it didn't seem to matter for the mine. That's good news for us.

I was planning to use the "Right of Two Choices" from the "Demon Leaf Tree Trent" to set up a mine, but it looks like we don't need to do that anymore.

I can save the "Right of Two Choices" for another time. "Hmm. So we can mine as much as we want now?"

"What kind of minerals can we mine?"

In the mine, it's possible to extract every mineral that exists on Earth.

Hey, if we were to mine gold, could we put it in Sousuke's Inventory and bring it back to Japan?

Seirina was talking to me, but a response came from the mystery blackboard. "I cannot answer." She didn't say it couldn't be done.

I'm not trying to bring back precious metals, but if it happens as a result, it would be a dream come true.

For now, let's not think about that. "Ice cave, like an ice cavern?"

"If this island's mysterious power keeps the place cold, it could be used as a natural refrigerator."

Sho's words prompted a reaction from Mr. Lumines.

We do have a refrigerator, but that's an exception.

Considering food storage, it would indeed be convenient.

"Does your master's ability come into play in the mine?"

"Right. You've been making things with wood and stone, but with minerals, you could make even more things." Miyoo nodded to Roa's words.

"Oh! Cosmetics use mica, right?" Jun芽 recalled.

It seemed they remembered what I had talked about before.

"Right. The ice cave would be nice, but I guess the mine is better." The others nodded in agreement.

Immediately, ten votes were cast for the mine, and seeing this, the other participants also voted for the mine.

'[The vote has exceeded the majority, so I will close the voting.]'

'[Starting from the fourteenth day, the environment will be set to "Mine."] '

'[Next, I will announce the participants designated for the "Disappearance Day."] '

That's right. With the three returnees, two more elements were added to the island.

The designated person's ability would be unusable on 'Disappearance Day', and the designated person would have to undertake a 'Chosen Quest'.

'[Participants: "Kono Soju", "Koua Shouko", "Mukai Serina"]' "...Seriously?"

"Ugh... Masuromikuronhairo~" "I have a bad feeling about this..."

Shouko was on the verge of tears, and Serina was frowning.

For just one day, Shouko, Serina, and I would not be able to use our abilities.

It's quite inconvenient, and it's sad to think that the summoned creatures will fall asleep, but with our current forces and supplies, it shouldn't be too difficult to manage.

However, that's only if there are no quests.

"Next, I will announce the named quest."
"Quest: Mine Exploration"

"Participants: Kojiro Sousei, Danpi Rumihinshu, Genchu Miyoo, Shinshu Kojin"

"Clearing Condition: Discover five kinds of minerals in a mine infested with special monsters and bring them out."

"Clearing Reward: Grant 'Return Rights' to all participants."
"Deadline: Until the fifteenth day begins."

・Penalty: "All quest participants will have ten days of their lives erased." 』 『・Quest: "Wildlife Damage" 』 『・Participants: "All" 』

・Clear Condition: "Within the island where the special monster appeared, defeat a total of one hundred of the relevant monsters." 』

・Clear Reward: "The Right of Two Choices" 』

・Penalty: "The species will disappear if any of the relevant monsters take even a single bite." 』 That's how it is, huh. 』

With the ability to craft, mining would be a breeze. 』

However, with the ability sealed and having to be on guard against monsters, it would be tough.

That's another problem, and it's a tricky one.

Right now, thanks to Nagaeba's 'Plant Magic,' we're also growing the seeds we brought back from the bonus area.

However, on the fourteenth day, when we're not under the protection of the barrier, those fields are exposed.

If bird monsters nibble on them and we fail the quest, those seeds will disappear from the desert island.

In other words, if we bring back seeds from the bonus area, we'll have to get them again from the bonus area. Just protecting the base isn't enough.

Also, the seeds that were originally on the desert island are also affected, so there's a risk that the number of fruit and vegetable seeds will drastically decrease.

We'll need to hurry and deal with these birds and beasts.

"…Will the special monsters appear on the island from tomorrow on?"

"Special monsters will only appear on the day of the quest, regardless of its success or failure.

However, when a different quest occurs, it's possible for a monster that appeared in the past to reappear."

For now, the special monsters in the mine and throughout the island will only appear tomorrow.

Thanks to Shinpo, we've learned something important.

「So the phrase ‘a single bite of the seed’ applies to animals too?」

「Eh!? That would be a huge problem!」

For the summoner whose phantasmal beast would fall asleep, it would be a matter of life and death.

But Serina’s question doesn’t stop there.

If just one person gets bitten and the ‘human’ species disappears, the difficulty would be too high.

Of course, she intends to clear it, but she wants to know the penalty for failure accurately.

‘It only applies to plants.’

Relieved sighs escape from everyone.

“Will you be able to explain the special monsters?” Lumina asks, raising her hand. ‘I cannot.’

Unlike normal monster placement, there seems to be no explanation for the special monsters.

So the quest includes everything up to that point.

Indeed, it’s a tough quest, but the reward is big.

“Will the ‘benefits’ of having Lumina-sama be applied if ‘Mine Exploration’ is completed?”

Loa asked a good question.

The additional transferee, Professor Lumina, is granted a bonus that doubles the ‘survival bonus’ and the ‘amount of points obtained from monster slaying’ for the party they belong to, as well as an additional ‘return right’.

‘If an additional transferee fulfills the event participation requirements, all benefits will be applied.’ That’s good news.

If we clear the mine quest, we’ll get five ‘return rights’ all at once this time.

If we clear the bird beast quest, we’ll be able to place one of the two options we’ve missed so far on this island.

We already have one ‘right to both choices’, but it’s not a bad thing to have, and it’s actually quite convenient.

“Only the items that the designated person brought to the desert island are sealed on the disappearance day, right? In my case, the items I’ve already placed won’t disappear, and if Senyuu is designated, her past healed wounds won’t be as if they never happened, right?” ‘That’s correct.’

That means the muscle and stamina Senyuu trained with her ‘basic healing’ will remain.

It’s a shame that her abilities won’t be usable, but the weapons she’s made are stored inside the mansion.

She won’t be completely useless. ‘Starting day fourteen.’

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