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Year 7444, Month 9, Day 9
Yesterday evening we returned from the dungeon and starting today we have three consecutive days off. Just as usual I went and did my running and just as I was about to head towards the dungeon I suddenly realized. If I think carefully about it I was planning to use this holiday to increase my mastery with {Find.Trap}, {Detect.Snare}, and {Perceive.Pitfall}. Though it's just forcing Miduchi to use the magic like crazy as reference in front of the appropriate traps on the 1st floor. However, there's no real need to pay money to go into the dungeon just to investigate traps with a spell.
I borrowed a hoe from an old commoner man who was doing farm work outside of the town and had Zulu dig a pitfall. I had Miduchi look at it and check the relationship of the traps while I practiced the two spells but the pitfall Zulu dug could only be seen with {Detect.Snare} and {Perceive.Pitfall}. We tried making a trap with grass that catches on to your leg but this didn't get any reaction from {Find.Trap} either. It's the opposite from the pitfalls on the 6th floor. Though I feel like this is more correct, I wonder why?
However, if it's like this then we can't use {Find.Trap}. No, since I've actually seen Miduchi use it right in front of me, it's not as if I can't use it but it'll take time. I wonder what they did during Karl's training? Since I found it strange I tried asking and it seems they practiced using something like a small crossbow with a string connected to the trigger. Hearing that I thought some extremely rude things like, "Eh? They're all naked, do they even have something like string." and "So they use tools."
Since there were trees and shrubs growing in the fairy village and if they can use spells that well then they could easily gather some metal as well. If I think about it like that then I'm sure there's no problem with making things like a crossbow or bolts.
For the first few times, I looked at Miduchi's state and once it seemed like there was no problem, I released Zulu and Miduchi, they can do whatever they please for today. After this there's no problem even if I'm alone. Close to lunch the number of times I had used the spell was over 100 and I had gotten used to it to the point where it only took a bit over 10 seconds to activate. I still have over 5000 MP in leeway remaining. As expected buying a crossbow just for the sake of practicing with a spell is...There's not that many of them but there's the {alarm} traps on the 1st floor as well.
I guess I'll try testing it on that.
I returned to "Boil Manor" just in time for lunch and after putting on my protectors, since it was troublesome I just put my sword on my waist and after grabbing my map I left right away. I had some skewers for lunch at the entrance plaza and then entered the dungeon. I ended up having to repeat teleporting a number of times but I was luckily able to teleport into an area with an {alarm} trap. It took until close to evening but I was able to practice using the spell {Find.Trap} over 100 times. Of course, even if there's no trap it's possible to practice it. However, it's easier to understand if the result shows in front of your eyes.
The alarm trap from a glance resembles the pitfall. If you step on a large board camouflaged with dirt and an alarm starts ringing out from somewhere. The moment I used the spell {Find.Trap} the camouflaged board looked red. The appearance itself is the same as {Detect.Snare} and {Perceive.Pitfall}.
After eating dinner I learned {Detect.Charm}, {Detect.Lie}, {Detect.Life}, {Dispel.Illusion}, and {Dispel.Magic} from Miduchi. For the time being I've become able to use them but I need to properly increase the number of times. There's no choice other than to find the chance and practice them.
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Year 7444, Month 9, Day 17
Around 5 in the evening, when I returned from the dungeon there was a message at the inn. It seems that today around noon, when I was still inside of the dungeon older brother and the others stopped by the inn. After reading the message without eating dinner with everyone or changing, I just threw my change of clothes into my saddle bag, piled it onto my horse and then flew off to my company in the capital. After all delivering condoms to the royal family is my job. I'm quite busy this month.
Everyone thought it was strange that I ran out of the inn in a panic so they asked the reason but when I replied that after older brother and the others arrive I have to go to the castle for deliveries, they all understood.
While I was gone to the capital, with Miduchi as the teacher, I had Toris, Bel, Ralpha, and Gwine learn {Detect.Life} and {Dispel.Illusion}. I particularly gave instructions that {Detect.Life} was important, when I gave a simple explanation of the effect everyone understood. Just in case I explained to Miduchi everyone's MP amount and the amount of MP the spell uses so I'm sure she'll be careful of running out of mana.
Furthermore, due reasons relating to the magic skill level even Ralpha and Bel can't use {Dispel.Magic} yet so this is on hold. Due to reasons relating to the elemental magic they have Toris and Gwine can't use {Detect.Life}. The only one that they were all capable of using was {Dispel.Illusion} which only requires void magic.
I arrived at the company around 6 pm in the evening. I rolled in while panting but it seems like I made it in time.
As expected of the war horse that older brother used. Though it was just around 10 km, it didn't make anything of the hills of the outer crater and arrived in a short 40 minutes.
It seems it was just as everyone was about to go for dinner. They were all in front of the company closing up shop.
"Sorry, I was late!"
"Hey~ staying healthy?"
A nostalgic face greeted me.
"I'm healthy. Quite lively. Father, mother, it's been a while."
"You've grown a bit taller."
The ones who came wasn't just older brother but father and mother as well. It seems they felt guilty for just pushing deliveries on older brother lately. And since they already handed over the nobility to older brother, it's not good that the lord is outside of the territory so often, so from here on out it will be brother, my parents, or depending on the case even sister-in-law who is leading the caravan as well.
"Al, we're about to go for dinner. I need to reward the squires and there's the Ryogu family who have been giving it their best away from the village here in the capital as well. And since it seems that Yotlen and the others are working quite hard as well. I'm feeding everyone something good as my treat today."
Oh~ that sounds good! Come to think of it I can see Ruku's face as well. Dianne seems a bit embarrassed. I'm sure tonight will be quite fun.
"Hn, so Al came? Then it should be fine for me to go too right?"
Older brother opened the door of the company headquarters and stuck his face out. I had some sweat dripping down as I didn't understand the meaning.
"Yeah, that's true. Let's do that."
Huh?
"Then, since that's the case, I'm saved Al. We've carried all of the luggage into the storm. Make sure it's not stolen. I'm counting on you. And, our carriage and horses are at the workshop."
"A, Ah.."
Older brother gathered back up with everyone while making a good smile. It would have been good if I brought along Zulu.
"Al, don't make that sort of face. Endure it for tonight. Mill is staying overnight at the workshop. We'll come back later."
"Yeah.."
I should have brought not just Zulu but Angela as well.
Seeing everyone call my parents the master and madam, Yotlen and her daughters must have felt quite tense as they dealt with them. I don't know if they pitied jsut leaving me alone here, or they were just trying to show reservation on bringing three small children to a restaurant (probably) but they said they would remain. However, I turned that offer down. If my parents are thanking everyone then it's only obvious that sister, brother, and myself end up helping out. It's not like tomorrow is too late after all.
Three hours later, it seems things ended as Dianne and the others returned. Since this is their home as well it's only obvious it would be strange if they didn't come back but I couldn't see Ruku. I was worried they might have gotten into a fight but it seems they want to let parent and child spend as much time as they can without outsiders before the wedding, or at least that was my parents idea. After Rozural heard the inn everyone was staying at I got on my horse and headed towards the workshop.
When I was about to tie up my war horse on the side of the pack horse and carriage in the back and,
"Who is it?"
and a sharp voice asking my identity called out. Oh, so you weren't asleep.
"It's me."
"Al?"
"Yeah."
"What's wrong? Weren't you inside of the dungeon?"
She asked a bit strange.
"I left this evening and received the message. And, I came over here in a hurry. Since it seems like dinner is over, it's time to alternate. I'll keep an eye out. It seems everyone is staying at "Perittsu". You know it right?"
"Oh, is that so? Then I'm going. Take care of things."
Show a bit of reservation...Though it's fine.
"Sister, what's doing on with the knight group for today?"
"Ah, since Whitney came after 4 pm, I had her wait until my job was over and I took the day off tomorrow. Commander Kendusu said it's fine if my parents are here and gave me permission. I came out with both of my arms open and waving."
Well, there's also the matter of the armor, I guess they couldn't help but go easy on her? I don't really know for sure though.
"I see. Then go ahead and go. I just saw their faces in the evening but sister probably hasn't seen them in quite a while. I think they'll be delighted."
"Yeah, see you later."
"Ah, we're meeting up tomorrow."
Sister got on my war horse and then started riding off, eh?
Change of clothes...
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Year 7444, Month 9, Day 18
After the night ends and the squires came to pick up the horse and carriage. I hopped into the empty load and traveled to the store. Everyone was already gathered at the store. After packing all of the boxes of armor into the load of the carriage we departed to make deliveries. Obviously I haven't forgotten the box of condoms either. During that time I finished changing and wore some neat clothes.
Just like usual we deliver the armor to the knight group and start taking measurements. During that time I went to deliver the condoms but the one who came out to deal with it was Morin. After all the King won't come huh? I'm sure he's busy so if you say it's only obvious that's true. What was unexpected was that Queen Molail hadn't heard anything from the King. Though we talked about recent affairs for a bit nothing seemed to have changed from last time at all. If he hasn't changed his interactions at all like I heard then that's fine, and something like that I'm sure even the Queen can do. I don't think there's any need to go that far for a person like me.
We quickly finished up the deliveries and then decided to go for some lunch. We took a different room from the squires at the store and just us five family had a meal together.
"Listen for a bit until the food is brought out."
Father said formally. What is it?
"On the 1st of this month Zetto and Becky turned five years old. Mill started her magic training just a bit after she turned five years old. I think it's just right in terms of time. Once we return this time we're going to start Zetto and Becky's magic training."
Ah, I see. They've already grown that much. Since I left the house when they were two and a half. I'm sure they don't remember me anymore. It doesn't even need to be said in regards to sister.
"There I wanted to make sure and ask Mill and Al first. The things you felt and the things that are best to be careful of, when you were first started training with magic, we thought if there was something it would be best to hear your opinions like this."
That sort of thing huh?
"In that case.."
We talked for about an hour while having lunch with everyone in the family and I was satisfied being able to see my parent's faces for the first time in a while.
"By the way, how long are father and the others going to be in the capital this time?"
I wanted to introduce everyone from the {Slaughterers}. There's also the matter of the three slaves but also Miduchi as well.
"Yeah, we're staying one more day for today but tomorrow morning, after we're present for Ruku's wedding, we're returning home. However, it doesn't seem like we'll be able to stop by Baldukk. As a matter of fact, we stopped by Keel on our way here but it seems that early in the next year there's another dispatch of troops. I was told they want to discuss it together with Farne on our way back..and at that time I'll hand over my noble rank to Farne. There's also the fixed date for that ceremony. Though we'll end up putting off seeing the faces of your allies until the next time we come."
"Early next year? Then I'll probably be participating in that as well. Since it seems that Lord Kendusu is taking command.."
"Ue, so we're going to be below Mill.. That's crazy. I'm begging you to go easy on us."
"It's not like I'm going to be the one taking command, brother. But, I see, so the Webdos knight group is coming.."
"I probably won't go. In my place Shani will go though."
..I'm sure Kuro and Mary will appear as well...However, if there's that sort of circumstances then it can't be helped. I'll introduce them on the next occasion. I'm sure they'll come again at the end of the year or the start of next year..or will they? If it's early next year then I guess they won't make it, even if they do it would just be for delivery of the armor, they must just drop off the luggage with me at Baldukk and then head quickly to the battlefield.
While getting roused up talking about the departure for the battle, if not just older brother but sister are going then I doubt there will be any casualties from Bakuddo so easily. If sister-in-law Shani is going then both her and sister can use {Cure Serious} and it might be possible that sister-in-law Shani can even use {Cure Critical}..I guess there's no way that's the case.
"Putting that aside, Al, it seems you're putting quite a bit of effort into it. I've heard about it from Farne and everyone."
The bearded face that was frightening in the face gently smiled.
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