Chapter 363: 354 The moment you are freed from anxiety, the load on your shoulders is unloaded
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It's done.
How much time had passed since then?
In the waiting room in front of the research compartment, the time spent waiting with Evvia was long, but when the time came, it felt as if it had gone by in a flash.
With a shake of his massive body and the sound of his weighty footsteps, the Giant King reappeared.
Jiro Tanaka, thank you for being part of this unknown art.
No, you're the one who saved me.
You'll be able to receive your partner presented from its huge arm.
You're going to be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.
The magician's magic was carved into his blade by my art. The weapon will not be impaired as long as it remains intact.
Perhaps glad to see the difference, the Giant King was not a man of many words at first sight, but when he spoke of weapons, he was a man of many words.
We giants talk to the iron, and it was common for us to speak to them with our hammers, and they would answer us. But this blade spoke to me. It was a hard experience.
I'm going to look at the face of the giant king as if to measure the reason.
The expression muscles would be all over the place, and the eyes shining brightly in a face like a rock.
I wonder if it's excited to meet my partner in crime.
I'm ashamed that I've never been interested in a plant that directly contradicts my giants' belief that there's no need for blacksmiths and weaponry. There are good and bad irons in iron, and the mineral tree did not deviate from that rule.
No, in this case, should I say that my aversion to food has been cured?
The person who mentions the alias of the mineral tree and regrets why he has never touched it looks like a person who is moved by the fact that he tried a food he disliked and never ate because of its appearance and was moved by how good it tasted.
My life has been one of discovery and exploration. My life has been one of discovery and exploration, and this day will be one that I will never forget.
And he concluded his rather eloquent narrative with a huge right hand that was slowly held out to him.
We giants will not spare a moment's respect for the man who forged and bore the mineral tree, Jiro Tanaka, who bestowed wisdom and experience on us.
Grasp that hand slowly, and it is squeezed back with a firmness that matches its size.
But why is it so impressive?
My partner can at least make a few declarations, but he's not articulate enough to impress this polarizing craftsman.
As long as we have the mineral tree, there will not be a day now when I'll swing a hammer at you regarding my weapon. I would love for you to see the day when I have created a weapon that will surpass it.
I'm sure this guy is not only one of the best in the Demon King's army, he's also a top blacksmith, right?
Why would someone give my mineral tree the credit for being the best weapon in the world?
The more I listen to you, the more question marks I get.
I was simply wielding the mineral tree through my magic.
And now I'm baffled by this complete change from the first.
How did this happen?
I'm not sure if it's because of the current situation, or if it's because I can only nod my head, or if it's because Evvia interrupted me from the side.
"Warlock, you've made your point, but it can wait. It's on our side.
Mmm, well, then, Evvia, we'll talk about what you owe me later.
Do so.
If you are told that you have plans for the same rank, you can't have a long conversation with a seventh general.
You'll be able to find relief in the hand that was removed from yours, and you'll be able to see the back of the giant as it goes away.
You're safe. Is he always like that?
"No, it's unusual for him to be so obsessed, he thought the mineral wood mixed with the dragonbone was unusual at first. But that's not likely. Put it aside for now. Jiro, just try to see if the desired function works. Maybe not in case his arm works, but make sure it still works.
Okay.
Now that we have a way to help Suela and the others, there is no need to talk for a long time.
Do as Evvia asked and connect with the mineral tree in a familiar way.
A root extends from the hilt and twines around your arm.
Then it begins to circulate its magic with its usual senses.
How are you doing?
I can't believe how different ......... is.
"So much for that?
"Oh, this is certainly amazing,
And certainly the sensation in terms of magical power was different enough to feel the difference.
Normally the process of getting magic power is not so much felt as breathing.
Just put air into the lungs and let it out.
It's like knowing the process and getting an approximate amount.
But the mineral tree in which the sage's magic was incorporated was very different.
Would it be better to say that it has two power sources for restoring magic, or that it absorbs magic power from its arms?
The purity of magic power increases more than twice as fast as usual, and you don't feel like you've consumed your magic power.
Normally, there is a sensation of consuming some of the magic power as it is being purified, but you don't feel it at all.
"All right, now all that's left is for me to perform the contract, and that's just fine. Just stay plugged in.
Okay.
After witnessing its performance, Evvia decided that it would be a good choice and took out a piece of parchment.
'What's that?'
Scroll. It's a little restrictive to develop a technique from scratch. I made a couple of these for you.
It is an enchanted object.
It is what we call a magic item.
There are many different kinds, and their effectiveness depends on the substitute used to seal them.
The one that Evvia has prepared doesn't sound cheap, but Evvia's powerful magic power wavers and pours into the parchment.
I, Evvia Nodis, shall be a witness to the contract. Accept the oath I impose and fulfill the contract.
The quality of Evvia's voice is different from usual.
It's a voice that sounds like a loudspeaker, yet it doesn't feel loud.
Rather, it seems to be a moderate volume, but the amount of magic riding on that voice is no less than extraordinary.
The voice is so piercing that it makes you say that each character has power.
A thump and the mineral tree reacts to it.
Emotionally, I tell him I accept.
"I accept your acceptance of the contract. I swear to you.
The scroll burns, its flames turn blue, and then the letters.
It is not Japanese, nor is it any of the language known to mankind.
It's not an otherworldly language that I know, and later I learned that it's a unique language that demons use to make contracts.
The letters slowly crept closer and closer to the mineral tree, then slipped into the tree as if they were melting into it.
"Whew.
A few seconds of watching, Evvia let out a sigh as if to relax her shoulders.
And the way she acted earlier was unbelievable, reeking of exhaustion.
Sweat also trickles down your forehead, telling you that the workload was more than you expected.
This is what Warlock meant: .........
The fatigue was evident in his tone.
It sounded less like a sense of accomplishment for getting the contract done and more like a lament for being more tentative than expected.
Jiro, you've got a hell of a thing.
"Outrageous stuff?
It's not just a matter of a few minutes, but also of a few minutes.
It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you'll be able to see the difference. It's a good thing that you're not the only one wielding such a substitute unknowingly.
And then, he sighed loudly, as if to say he was dumbfounded.
What in the world is the Giant King and Evvia?
That mineral tree is so old you'd be foolish to count it. It's become a kind of artifact. It should be in the royal treasury. Thanks to the deception of its appearance, it's used up a lot of extra magic.
As I question the question mark further, Evvia lets out another sigh and tells me why she's tired.
"I'm used to it, I guess.
I know that the cause of the fatigue is the mineral tree, and I also know that the tree is old enough to consume a lot of magical power when signing a contract with it, but I've only known it for a few years since I bought it, so I don't know what to do when Evvia gives me a stare that says she's bitter at me.
I've been using this thing for less than two years now. Was the tree that old to begin with?
I tried to think of a reason, but I couldn't think of one when I looked back on my buying history.
I tried to come up with a good reason, but I couldn't.
There's no way, you idiot, that a mere giant could have gotten something like that. Besides, it would cost less than a city, and I wouldn't pay what you originally paid for it. The warlock said you forged it. Then something must have happened since Jiro bought it that made it older.
"Increasing the age of the tree means increasing its age. .........
I've been told that it's impossible, and I think about the answer to be derived from the Giant King's words.
But if you think about it calmly and age with your partner, I'd have gone down before the age of the tree Evvia mentioned.
So, I have no idea: .........
"......... maybe
What do you have in mind?
No, I can only say that this is the only possibility.
In the past, when I made a contract with Mr. Vals, I was trapped in a space.
I believe it was a time-space prison that had been stripped of its finite nature.
It's just that I don't think the time I spent there overlapped with the growth of the mineral tree.
......... the passage of time and growth are not in sync, or . Well, as long as you can send good magic, there's no problem.
However, I decided that the time spent there was not the time Evvia was referring to the age of the tree, and I thought differently.
I can only say that it's quite a long time in terms of sensory perception, and I'm sure Mr. Vals can tell you the exact time or something: .........
Yes, now.
"Oh, hold on, we're going to transition.
Such research can wait.
For now, it's Suela.
If you're ready, Evvia and I will head to the treatment room with Suela.
I put a hand on Evvia's shoulder, and she acknowledges it, moving in the blink of an eye.
The scenery changes, and in front of us is the door to Suela's treatment room.
Master Evvia!
"What's the situation?
"Yes, we haven't reached the danger zone yet, but it's slowly moving in that direction. Probably in a few hours at the earliest, half a day at the latest.
Well, I've got a plan, I'm coming in.
"Yes, yes, then we will do the cleanup.
I went into the next room first and met the doctor who was watching me there.
There were other doctors and nurses stationed in the room, and it was the female doctor who first responded to the situation when she entered.
Although the word "countermeasure" surprises me, she doesn't hesitate to put purification magic and wards on Evvia and me to let us in, if this will help people.
The medical professionals around me look at the mineral tree in my right hand, wondering what the hell is going on, but the explanation comes later.
I agree with the implications of their stares.
Bringing a weapon into the hospital would certainly make me wonder what the hell is going on.
"Let me do it.
"Yes.
Soaking in the bathtub unchanged, Suela's complexion looked worse than ever, even with the characteristic skin color of the dark elves.
Have her cheeks become vaguely thin.
Did her arms become thinner as she was lifted from the tub?
Maybe I'm just mistaken, but I feel like I've lost some life after not seeing him for just a few days.
I wondered if this was a witchcraft deficiency, but a nurse wiped my hand as it was lifted from the bathtub, and I laid it down on a table brought in by another nurse.
Can I stab you in the ground?
No choice.
Standing next to that platform, and with Evvia's permission, I thrust the mineral tree into the ground.
Then.
"Come on, buddy.
I asked her to extend the roots into Suela's arms as I channeled the magic.
The core of the mineral tree flickered slightly, and the roots that would normally wrap around my hand wrapped around Suela's hand.
And then there was a thumping, heartbeat-like sound around me, and then...
. what?
"The mineral tree is glowing.
"! Increase the magic concentration in the room to the maximum!
"Huh?
Hurry!
The mineral tree began to glow white, and as the doctors were puzzled by the change, Evvia, noticing a slight change in the flow of magic, responded immediately.
It happened in a matter of seconds.
'Wow.'
"I didn't expect it to be this good,
Even though the density of magic power in the space has been boosted all at once, the density of the magic power being experienced is slightly less.
A cold sweat runs down my cheeks because I am stunned by the scene in front of me.
Evvia's voice coming from next to me was also trembling slightly.
A vortex of magic power is being created in front of you.
It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to get a good deal more than you think.
It could be ten seconds or a minute.
The dramatic change slowly subsided, and then the magic vortex dissipated.
Success?
Did and should
The stillness after the storm had passed.
After such a powerful scene, it didn't seem to last.
It just left a space with a low magical density.
.........
"Suela!
Noticing the owner of the voice echoing in the space, I ran to the side of the tub.
.........
Watch her face as her body twists slightly and slowly opens her eyes.
And then.
"Jiro-san?
Our gazes crossed and I heard my name whispered hoarsely from Suela's mouth.
I can't help but tear up in my glands.
......... only an hour left, you pushed it too far.
Behind her, Evvia quietly looked at her watch and instructed the doctors who were around.
Gently, she opens her mouth.
"Thank God, Suela, you're okay.
I never saw that face, but later when I asked Suela about it.
She told me it was a beautiful smile.
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It's done.
How much time had passed since then?
In the waiting room in front of the research compartment, the time spent waiting with Evvia was long, but when the time came, it felt as if it had gone by in a flash.
With a shake of his massive body and the sound of his weighty footsteps, the Giant King reappeared.
Jiro Tanaka, thank you for being part of this unknown art.
No, you're the one who saved me.
You'll be able to receive your partner presented from its huge arm.
You're going to be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.
The magician's magic was carved into his blade by my art. The weapon will not be impaired as long as it remains intact.
Perhaps glad to see the difference, the Giant King was not a man of many words at first sight, but when he spoke of weapons, he was a man of many words.
We giants talk to the iron, and it was common for us to speak to them with our hammers, and they would answer us. But this blade spoke to me. It was a hard experience.
I'm going to look at the face of the giant king as if to measure the reason.
The expression muscles would be all over the place, and the eyes shining brightly in a face like a rock.
I wonder if it's excited to meet my partner in crime.
I'm ashamed that I've never been interested in a plant that directly contradicts my giants' belief that there's no need for blacksmiths and weaponry. There are good and bad irons in iron, and the mineral tree did not deviate from that rule.
No, in this case, should I say that my aversion to food has been cured?
The person who mentions the alias of the mineral tree and regrets why he has never touched it looks like a person who is moved by the fact that he tried a food he disliked and never ate because of its appearance and was moved by how good it tasted.
My life has been one of discovery and exploration. My life has been one of discovery and exploration, and this day will be one that I will never forget.
And he concluded his rather eloquent narrative with a huge right hand that was slowly held out to him.
We giants will not spare a moment's respect for the man who forged and bore the mineral tree, Jiro Tanaka, who bestowed wisdom and experience on us.
Grasp that hand slowly, and it is squeezed back with a firmness that matches its size.
But why is it so impressive?
My partner can at least make a few declarations, but he's not articulate enough to impress this polarizing craftsman.
As long as we have the mineral tree, there will not be a day now when I'll swing a hammer at you regarding my weapon. I would love for you to see the day when I have created a weapon that will surpass it.
I'm sure this guy is not only one of the best in the Demon King's army, he's also a top blacksmith, right?
Why would someone give my mineral tree the credit for being the best weapon in the world?
The more I listen to you, the more question marks I get.
I was simply wielding the mineral tree through my magic.
And now I'm baffled by this complete change from the first.
How did this happen?
I'm not sure if it's because of the current situation, or if it's because I can only nod my head, or if it's because Evvia interrupted me from the side.
"Warlock, you've made your point, but it can wait. It's on our side.
Mmm, well, then, Evvia, we'll talk about what you owe me later.
Do so.
If you are told that you have plans for the same rank, you can't have a long conversation with a seventh general.
You'll be able to find relief in the hand that was removed from yours, and you'll be able to see the back of the giant as it goes away.
You're safe. Is he always like that?
"No, it's unusual for him to be so obsessed, he thought the mineral wood mixed with the dragonbone was unusual at first. But that's not likely. Put it aside for now. Jiro, just try to see if the desired function works. Maybe not in case his arm works, but make sure it still works.
Okay.
Now that we have a way to help Suela and the others, there is no need to talk for a long time.
Do as Evvia asked and connect with the mineral tree in a familiar way.
A root extends from the hilt and twines around your arm.
Then it begins to circulate its magic with its usual senses.
How are you doing?
I can't believe how different ......... is.
"So much for that?
"Oh, this is certainly amazing,
And certainly the sensation in terms of magical power was different enough to feel the difference.
Normally the process of getting magic power is not so much felt as breathing.
Just put air into the lungs and let it out.
It's like knowing the process and getting an approximate amount.
But the mineral tree in which the sage's magic was incorporated was very different.
Would it be better to say that it has two power sources for restoring magic, or that it absorbs magic power from its arms?
The purity of magic power increases more than twice as fast as usual, and you don't feel like you've consumed your magic power.
Normally, there is a sensation of consuming some of the magic power as it is being purified, but you don't feel it at all.
"All right, now all that's left is for me to perform the contract, and that's just fine. Just stay plugged in.
Okay.
After witnessing its performance, Evvia decided that it would be a good choice and took out a piece of parchment.
'What's that?'
Scroll. It's a little restrictive to develop a technique from scratch. I made a couple of these for you.
It is an enchanted object.
It is what we call a magic item.
There are many different kinds, and their effectiveness depends on the substitute used to seal them.
The one that Evvia has prepared doesn't sound cheap, but Evvia's powerful magic power wavers and pours into the parchment.
I, Evvia Nodis, shall be a witness to the contract. Accept the oath I impose and fulfill the contract.
The quality of Evvia's voice is different from usual.
It's a voice that sounds like a loudspeaker, yet it doesn't feel loud.
Rather, it seems to be a moderate volume, but the amount of magic riding on that voice is no less than extraordinary.
The voice is so piercing that it makes you say that each character has power.
A thump and the mineral tree reacts to it.
Emotionally, I tell him I accept.
"I accept your acceptance of the contract. I swear to you.
The scroll burns, its flames turn blue, and then the letters.
It is not Japanese, nor is it any of the language known to mankind.
It's not an otherworldly language that I know, and later I learned that it's a unique language that demons use to make contracts.
The letters slowly crept closer and closer to the mineral tree, then slipped into the tree as if they were melting into it.
"Whew.
A few seconds of watching, Evvia let out a sigh as if to relax her shoulders.
And the way she acted earlier was unbelievable, reeking of exhaustion.
Sweat also trickles down your forehead, telling you that the workload was more than you expected.
This is what Warlock meant: .........
The fatigue was evident in his tone.
It sounded less like a sense of accomplishment for getting the contract done and more like a lament for being more tentative than expected.
Jiro, you've got a hell of a thing.
"Outrageous stuff?
It's not just a matter of a few minutes, but also of a few minutes.
It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you'll be able to see the difference. It's a good thing that you're not the only one wielding such a substitute unknowingly.
And then, he sighed loudly, as if to say he was dumbfounded.
What in the world is the Giant King and Evvia?
That mineral tree is so old you'd be foolish to count it. It's become a kind of artifact. It should be in the royal treasury. Thanks to the deception of its appearance, it's used up a lot of extra magic.
As I question the question mark further, Evvia lets out another sigh and tells me why she's tired.
"I'm used to it, I guess.
I know that the cause of the fatigue is the mineral tree, and I also know that the tree is old enough to consume a lot of magical power when signing a contract with it, but I've only known it for a few years since I bought it, so I don't know what to do when Evvia gives me a stare that says she's bitter at me.
I've been using this thing for less than two years now. Was the tree that old to begin with?
I tried to think of a reason, but I couldn't think of one when I looked back on my buying history.
I tried to come up with a good reason, but I couldn't.
There's no way, you idiot, that a mere giant could have gotten something like that. Besides, it would cost less than a city, and I wouldn't pay what you originally paid for it. The warlock said you forged it. Then something must have happened since Jiro bought it that made it older.
"Increasing the age of the tree means increasing its age. .........
I've been told that it's impossible, and I think about the answer to be derived from the Giant King's words.
But if you think about it calmly and age with your partner, I'd have gone down before the age of the tree Evvia mentioned.
So, I have no idea: .........
"......... maybe
What do you have in mind?
No, I can only say that this is the only possibility.
In the past, when I made a contract with Mr. Vals, I was trapped in a space.
I believe it was a time-space prison that had been stripped of its finite nature.
It's just that I don't think the time I spent there overlapped with the growth of the mineral tree.
......... the passage of time and growth are not in sync, or . Well, as long as you can send good magic, there's no problem.
However, I decided that the time spent there was not the time Evvia was referring to the age of the tree, and I thought differently.
I can only say that it's quite a long time in terms of sensory perception, and I'm sure Mr. Vals can tell you the exact time or something: .........
Yes, now.
"Oh, hold on, we're going to transition.
Such research can wait.
For now, it's Suela.
If you're ready, Evvia and I will head to the treatment room with Suela.
I put a hand on Evvia's shoulder, and she acknowledges it, moving in the blink of an eye.
The scenery changes, and in front of us is the door to Suela's treatment room.
Master Evvia!
"What's the situation?
"Yes, we haven't reached the danger zone yet, but it's slowly moving in that direction. Probably in a few hours at the earliest, half a day at the latest.
Well, I've got a plan, I'm coming in.
"Yes, yes, then we will do the cleanup.
I went into the next room first and met the doctor who was watching me there.
There were other doctors and nurses stationed in the room, and it was the female doctor who first responded to the situation when she entered.
Although the word "countermeasure" surprises me, she doesn't hesitate to put purification magic and wards on Evvia and me to let us in, if this will help people.
The medical professionals around me look at the mineral tree in my right hand, wondering what the hell is going on, but the explanation comes later.
I agree with the implications of their stares.
Bringing a weapon into the hospital would certainly make me wonder what the hell is going on.
"Let me do it.
"Yes.
Soaking in the bathtub unchanged, Suela's complexion looked worse than ever, even with the characteristic skin color of the dark elves.
Have her cheeks become vaguely thin.
Did her arms become thinner as she was lifted from the tub?
Maybe I'm just mistaken, but I feel like I've lost some life after not seeing him for just a few days.
I wondered if this was a witchcraft deficiency, but a nurse wiped my hand as it was lifted from the bathtub, and I laid it down on a table brought in by another nurse.
Can I stab you in the ground?
No choice.
Standing next to that platform, and with Evvia's permission, I thrust the mineral tree into the ground.
Then.
"Come on, buddy.
I asked her to extend the roots into Suela's arms as I channeled the magic.
The core of the mineral tree flickered slightly, and the roots that would normally wrap around my hand wrapped around Suela's hand.
And then there was a thumping, heartbeat-like sound around me, and then...
. what?
"The mineral tree is glowing.
"! Increase the magic concentration in the room to the maximum!
"Huh?
Hurry!
The mineral tree began to glow white, and as the doctors were puzzled by the change, Evvia, noticing a slight change in the flow of magic, responded immediately.
It happened in a matter of seconds.
'Wow.'
"I didn't expect it to be this good,
Even though the density of magic power in the space has been boosted all at once, the density of the magic power being experienced is slightly less.
A cold sweat runs down my cheeks because I am stunned by the scene in front of me.
Evvia's voice coming from next to me was also trembling slightly.
A vortex of magic power is being created in front of you.
It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to get a good deal more than you think.
It could be ten seconds or a minute.
The dramatic change slowly subsided, and then the magic vortex dissipated.
Success?
Did and should
The stillness after the storm had passed.
After such a powerful scene, it didn't seem to last.
It just left a space with a low magical density.
.........
"Suela!
Noticing the owner of the voice echoing in the space, I ran to the side of the tub.
.........
Watch her face as her body twists slightly and slowly opens her eyes.
And then.
"Jiro-san?
Our gazes crossed and I heard my name whispered hoarsely from Suela's mouth.
I can't help but tear up in my glands.
......... only an hour left, you pushed it too far.
Behind her, Evvia quietly looked at her watch and instructed the doctors who were around.
Gently, she opens her mouth.
"Thank God, Suela, you're okay.
I never saw that face, but later when I asked Suela about it.
She told me it was a beautiful smile.
Word of the Day
The moment you are released from the tension, doesn't your whole body seem to relax?
It's done.How much time had passed since then?In the waiting room in front of the research compartment, the time spent waiting with Evvia was long, but when the time came, it felt as if it had gone by in a flash.With a shake of his massive body and the sound of his weighty footsteps, the Giant King reappeared.Jiro Tanaka, thank you for being part of this unknown art.No, you're the one who saved me.You'll be able to receive your partner presented from its huge arm.You're going to be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.The magician's magic was carved into his blade by my art. The weapon will not be impaired as long as it remains intact.Perhaps glad to see the difference, the Giant King was not a man of many words at first sight, but when he spoke of weapons, he was a man of many words.We giants talk to the iron, and it was common for us to speak to them with our hammers, and they would answer us. But this blade spoke to me. It was a hard experience.I'm going to look at the face of the giant king as if to measure the reason.The expression muscles would be all over the place, and the eyes shining brightly in a face like a rock.I wonder if it's excited to meet my partner in crime.I'm ashamed that I've never been interested in a plant that directly contradicts my giants' belief that there's no need for blacksmiths and weaponry. There are good and bad irons in iron, and the mineral tree did not deviate from that rule.No, in this case, should I say that my aversion to food has been cured?The person who mentions the alias of the mineral tree and regrets why he has never touched it looks like a person who is moved by the fact that he tried a food he disliked and never ate because of its appearance and was moved by how good it tasted.My life has been one of discovery and exploration. My life has been one of discovery and exploration, and this day will be one that I will never forget.And he concluded his rather eloquent narrative with a huge right hand that was slowly held out to him.We giants will not spare a moment's respect for the man who forged and bore the mineral tree, Jiro Tanaka, who bestowed wisdom and experience on us.Grasp that hand slowly, and it is squeezed back with a firmness that matches its size.But why is it so impressive?My partner can at least make a few declarations, but he's not articulate enough to impress this polarizing craftsman.As long as we have the mineral tree, there will not be a day now when I'll swing a hammer at you regarding my weapon. I would love for you to see the day when I have created a weapon that will surpass it.I'm sure this guy is not only one of the best in the Demon King's army, he's also a top blacksmith, right?Why would someone give my mineral tree the credit for being the best weapon in the world?The more I listen to you, the more question marks I get.I was simply wielding the mineral tree through my magic.And now I'm baffled by this complete change from the first.How did this happen?I'm not sure if it's because of the current situation, or if it's because I can only nod my head, or if it's because Evvia interrupted me from the side."Warlock, you've made your point, but it can wait. It's on our side.Mmm, well, then, Evvia, we'll talk about what you owe me later.Do so.If you are told that you have plans for the same rank, you can't have a long conversation with a seventh general.You'll be able to find relief in the hand that was removed from yours, and you'll be able to see the back of the giant as it goes away.You're safe. Is he always like that?"No, it's unusual for him to be so obsessed, he thought the mineral wood mixed with the dragonbone was unusual at first. But that's not likely. Put it aside for now. Jiro, just try to see if the desired function works. Maybe not in case his arm works, but make sure it still works.Okay.Now that we have a way to help Suela and the others, there is no need to talk for a long time.Do as Evvia asked and connect with the mineral tree in a familiar way.A root extends from the hilt and twines around your arm.Then it begins to circulate its magic with its usual senses.How are you doing?I can't believe how different ......... is."So much for that?"Oh, this is certainly amazing,And certainly the sensation in terms of magical power was different enough to feel the difference.Normally the process of getting magic power is not so much felt as breathing.Just put air into the lungs and let it out.It's like knowing the process and getting an approximate amount.But the mineral tree in which the sage's magic was incorporated was very different.Would it be better to say that it has two power sources for restoring magic, or that it absorbs magic power from its arms?The purity of magic power increases more than twice as fast as usual, and you don't feel like you've consumed your magic power.Normally, there is a sensation of consuming some of the magic power as it is being purified, but you don't feel it at all."All right, now all that's left is for me to perform the contract, and that's just fine. Just stay plugged in.Okay.After witnessing its performance, Evvia decided that it would be a good choice and took out a piece of parchment.'What's that?'Scroll. It's a little restrictive to develop a technique from scratch. I made a couple of these for you.It is an enchanted object.It is what we call a magic item.There are many different kinds, and their effectiveness depends on the substitute used to seal them.The one that Evvia has prepared doesn't sound cheap, but Evvia's powerful magic power wavers and pours into the parchment.I, Evvia Nodis, shall be a witness to the contract. Accept the oath I impose and fulfill the contract.The quality of Evvia's voice is different from usual.It's a voice that sounds like a loudspeaker, yet it doesn't feel loud.Rather, it seems to be a moderate volume, but the amount of magic riding on that voice is no less than extraordinary.The voice is so piercing that it makes you say that each character has power.A thump and the mineral tree reacts to it.Emotionally, I tell him I accept."I accept your acceptance of the contract. I swear to you.The scroll burns, its flames turn blue, and then the letters.It is not Japanese, nor is it any of the language known to mankind.It's not an otherworldly language that I know, and later I learned that it's a unique language that demons use to make contracts.The letters slowly crept closer and closer to the mineral tree, then slipped into the tree as if they were melting into it."Whew.A few seconds of watching, Evvia let out a sigh as if to relax her shoulders.And the way she acted earlier was unbelievable, reeking of exhaustion.Sweat also trickles down your forehead, telling you that the workload was more than you expected.This is what Warlock meant: .........The fatigue was evident in his tone.It sounded less like a sense of accomplishment for getting the contract done and more like a lament for being more tentative than expected.Jiro, you've got a hell of a thing."Outrageous stuff?It's not just a matter of a few minutes, but also of a few minutes.It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you'll be able to see the difference. It's a good thing that you're not the only one wielding such a substitute unknowingly.And then, he sighed loudly, as if to say he was dumbfounded.What in the world is the Giant King and Evvia?That mineral tree is so old you'd be foolish to count it. It's become a kind of artifact. It should be in the royal treasury. Thanks to the deception of its appearance, it's used up a lot of extra magic.As I question the question mark further, Evvia lets out another sigh and tells me why she's tired."I'm used to it, I guess.I know that the cause of the fatigue is the mineral tree, and I also know that the tree is old enough to consume a lot of magical power when signing a contract with it, but I've only known it for a few years since I bought it, so I don't know what to do when Evvia gives me a stare that says she's bitter at me.I've been using this thing for less than two years now. Was the tree that old to begin with?I tried to think of a reason, but I couldn't think of one when I looked back on my buying history.I tried to come up with a good reason, but I couldn't.There's no way, you idiot, that a mere giant could have gotten something like that. Besides, it would cost less than a city, and I wouldn't pay what you originally paid for it. The warlock said you forged it. Then something must have happened since Jiro bought it that made it older."Increasing the age of the tree means increasing its age. .........I've been told that it's impossible, and I think about the answer to be derived from the Giant King's words.But if you think about it calmly and age with your partner, I'd have gone down before the age of the tree Evvia mentioned.So, I have no idea: ........."......... maybeWhat do you have in mind?No, I can only say that this is the only possibility.In the past, when I made a contract with Mr. Vals, I was trapped in a space.I believe it was a time-space prison that had been stripped of its finite nature.It's just that I don't think the time I spent there overlapped with the growth of the mineral tree.......... the passage of time and growth are not in sync, or . Well, as long as you can send good magic, there's no problem.However, I decided that the time spent there was not the time Evvia was referring to the age of the tree, and I thought differently.I can only say that it's quite a long time in terms of sensory perception, and I'm sure Mr. Vals can tell you the exact time or something: .........Yes, now."Oh, hold on, we're going to transition.Such research can wait.For now, it's Suela.If you're ready, Evvia and I will head to the treatment room with Suela.I put a hand on Evvia's shoulder, and she acknowledges it, moving in the blink of an eye.The scenery changes, and in front of us is the door to Suela's treatment room.Master Evvia!"What's the situation?"Yes, we haven't reached the danger zone yet, but it's slowly moving in that direction. Probably in a few hours at the earliest, half a day at the latest.Well, I've got a plan, I'm coming in."Yes, yes, then we will do the cleanup.I went into the next room first and met the doctor who was watching me there.There were other doctors and nurses stationed in the room, and it was the female doctor who first responded to the situation when she entered.Although the word "countermeasure" surprises me, she doesn't hesitate to put purification magic and wards on Evvia and me to let us in, if this will help people.The medical professionals around me look at the mineral tree in my right hand, wondering what the hell is going on, but the explanation comes later.I agree with the implications of their stares.Bringing a weapon into the hospital would certainly make me wonder what the hell is going on."Let me do it."Yes.Soaking in the bathtub unchanged, Suela's complexion looked worse than ever, even with the characteristic skin color of the dark elves.Have her cheeks become vaguely thin.Did her arms become thinner as she was lifted from the tub?Maybe I'm just mistaken, but I feel like I've lost some life after not seeing him for just a few days.I wondered if this was a witchcraft deficiency, but a nurse wiped my hand as it was lifted from the bathtub, and I laid it down on a table brought in by another nurse.Can I stab you in the ground?No choice.Standing next to that platform, and with Evvia's permission, I thrust the mineral tree into the ground.Then."Come on, buddy.I asked her to extend the roots into Suela's arms as I channeled the magic.The core of the mineral tree flickered slightly, and the roots that would normally wrap around my hand wrapped around Suela's hand.And then there was a thumping, heartbeat-like sound around me, and then.... what?"The mineral tree is glowing."! Increase the magic concentration in the room to the maximum!"Huh?Hurry!The mineral tree began to glow white, and as the doctors were puzzled by the change, Evvia, noticing a slight change in the flow of magic, responded immediately.It happened in a matter of seconds.'Wow.'"I didn't expect it to be this good,Even though the density of magic power in the space has been boosted all at once, the density of the magic power being experienced is slightly less.A cold sweat runs down my cheeks because I am stunned by the scene in front of me.Evvia's voice coming from next to me was also trembling slightly.A vortex of magic power is being created in front of you.It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to get a good deal more than you think.It could be ten seconds or a minute.The dramatic change slowly subsided, and then the magic vortex dissipated.Success?Did and shouldThe stillness after the storm had passed.After such a powerful scene, it didn't seem to last.It just left a space with a low magical density.........."Suela!Noticing the owner of the voice echoing in the space, I ran to the side of the tub..........Watch her face as her body twists slightly and slowly opens her eyes.And then."Jiro-san?Our gazes crossed and I heard my name whispered hoarsely from Suela's mouth.I can't help but tear up in my glands.......... only an hour left, you pushed it too far.Behind her, Evvia quietly looked at her watch and instructed the doctors who were around.Gently, she opens her mouth."Thank God, Suela, you're okay.I never saw that face, but later when I asked Suela about it.She told me it was a beautiful smile.Word of the DayThe moment you are released from the tension, doesn't your whole body seem to relax?
