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Published at 2nd of May 2023 11:49:43 AM


Chapter 25: Episode 23 True

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I'll take a nap in the kitchen, since I don't want to greet Nomos, the Great Spirit of the Earth, in a high state of tension after an all-nighter. I'm sure Sylphy will wake me up when he comes in, so I'll be fine.

"Yuta. Yuta. He's coming.

"Hmm? What is it?"

The nomos will be arriving soon.

I forgot. Thank you, Sylphie.

He rushes to purify himself and gets out.

"Yuta. Good morning."

Cue.

Good morning, you two. Where's Nomos?

"Over there."

I look in the direction Bell points and see something that looks like a pea approaching. So that's the Nomos. That's a lot of speed. They'll be here soon.

"Hey, Yuta. Am I late?

No. I'm fine. I'm sorry you had to come all the way out here.

Don't worry about it. It's more my domain to tend the fields in the land of the dead. Let's have a look at the fields right away.

Nomos then strode swiftly toward the field. The lower class spirits follow behind him. I have yet to hear his voice. Maybe he's bringing me here so he can make a contract with me, but is he okay?

Well, if Hatake doesn't pass the test, there's no contract. Let's focus on the nomos for now.

Nomos picks up a handful of soil and observes it closely. I'm nervous.

"Hmm. "Well, there's a lot we don't have, but I'd say we're getting there.

Does that mean we passed the test?

"Well, it's the least we can do without reducing our strength. Considering this is the land of the dead, it's a compliment. But it is a minimum. I'll give up on you if you don't do better."

I passed. I know it sounds like a free pass, but if you've passed, things will be different.

"Okay. I'll do my best, but I don't know anything about soil. Tell me all about it."

"Mm. First of all, let's get this soil mixed up quickly.

"Yeah? What are you going to mix it with?"

Of course I'm going to mix the soil for the expansion of the field I told you about. Now, get out the rocks that form the wall and dig a hole in the ground.

It's not a given. Nomos is the type of guy who doesn't know how to say enough. They think they know what they're doing and they just keep going and going. If you're not careful, you'll lose track of what's going on. 

"Okay. Do you want me to put it all out here? It's quite a lot, you know?"

"Fine. It's easier to mix.

I don't know about you, but I'm going to store the rocks and take out all the soil from the hole I dug next to them. It's a pretty big pile, but what are you going to do with it?

"Hmm."

Nomos swung his right hand down lightly, and the soil from the field and the released pile of soil began to undulate, spinning and mingling with each other and climbing up like a tornado. I don't know what's going on, but it's amazing.

All the dirt became a tornado and buried itself in the hole I dug without making a sound. I don't know what it means, but spirits are awesome.

"That's good. All we have to do now is to expand this soil little by little.

"Thank you. But is it really worth all this if you didn't sign the contract? I've heard that you can't directly wield power for someone you don't have a contract with."

"Oh. Yes, there is such a rule. But this is a case of resurrecting the soil of the land of the dead. I did not cooperate with Yuta. Yuta cooperated with me. There is no problem."

Is that so? I have a feeling that there's some kind of logic being switched around here, like some politician might say: ...... Well, never mind. It's a good thing for me, so let's just call it what it is.

"Okay. Okay. Well, I'll take care of it."

"Oh. Oh, I forgot. Yuta. Make a pact with the lower spirits over there.

I forgot, too. I beckon to the lower spirits of the earth.

"Uh, are you sure you don't mind signing a contract with me?"

He nodded his head. He looks like a skilled craftsman, even though he is very young. I wonder if he will eventually grow a full beard.

"Do you want me to name it?"

He nodded again. You're not wavering. I wonder what we should name him. Harvest, because it's about harvest. Sounds kind of harsh. I can't have a stern name for a taciturn spirit, can I?

How about "earth" as it is? Too much as it is. Then fertile......fertile. Yeah, that's a good one.

"I've decided. Your name is Fertile. Fertile in my world. It means rich soil. I'm going to call you Tul, is that okay?"

He nodded his head. We've got a deal. Every time I think about it, it's anticlimactic.

"Tulu of Fartul. Good name. Thank you."

Oh, hey. Nice to meet you."

It was the first time I heard his voice, but it was surprisingly pretty. I'm glad it wasn't a harsh name. I'm also very glad you like it.

Oh. Belle and Rain, who had been watching, stormed into Tulu's office, probably because the contract had been completed. Cai-cai-cai. They introduce themselves with a squeak. Tulu doesn't seem to mind, and they seem to get along well with each other.

"Hmmm. Fartle, that's a good name. We have a contract. Basically, Tulu will be in charge of this soil. If Tulu has any demands, he can ask Yuta. Good.

Tulu nodded his head. Then he looks at me intently. Belle and Rain are playing around him, but he doesn't pay attention to them.

"Well..." he says. Do you need something?"

"...... as soon as possible, I want the forest spirit's cooperation."

A request for a genie came out of the blue. Is it a spirit of the forest or ...... good because it seems to grow plants?

"Is this a good environment for the spirits of the forest to stay?"

"I'm sure it's fine ......."

Oof. You don't sound so sure.

"This place needs a forest."

Well, it is true that a forest enriches the soil. But to suddenly build a forest? There is no space for that here.

"Ha-ha-ha. Tulu, it's hard for a spirit of the forest to grow in a place where there is no vegetation.

I knew it. Just because it improves the soil doesn't mean it can't be done.

No?

d*mn. I hate it when you look at me like that. The lower spirits are so pure... their eyes are so appealing.

Nomos. If we want the spirits of the forest to visit us... there has to be at least some vegetation... right?

"Well, yes. If we keep this field in good condition and plant some seeds, they should at least sprout. At least that much is necessary.

Tulu will take care of the management, but we need plant seeds. I don't know. But just when you think the earth spirit has settled in, the next one comes along. ...... Isn't the spirit density too high?

"Sylphy. I think we're going to need some plant seeds. I hope we can make a contract with Sylphy soon, but with the difficulty in raising the level, I don't know what's going to happen. What if we ask Bell and the others to carry only the seeds of the plants?"

"Well, if it's just seeds, it's less work, but it's only half a day to go there and three to four days to come back."

Oof. A young genie and a dolphin genie on a four-day trip? Is there any other way?

"That's tough. I don't know what to do."

"Well, it's not that big of a deal for a spirit, so why don't you let him try it out?

Sylphy says casually. I was against it when we were collecting. Is four days with only seeds acceptable? No, but... While I was worrying, Sylphy put her mouth to my ear and whispered to me.

(I've been wanting to talk to the spirits of the forest. I'm going to the forest too. I'm going to relax a bit and won't be back for a few days.)

This means Sylphy will sneak along with us, right? It's like when a child goes on an errand for the first time and you sneak along. ...... I'm indebted to Shilfi.

(Thank you.)

(I'm just going to go for a walk and see some old friends.)

Sylphy winks away with a snap. No, Sylphy's really cool. I thought he was a bit childish, but I'm really sorry.

...... Then I'll have Tulu take care of the soil, and I'll have Belle and Rain run an errand for me. I'm embarrassed to admit it, but in this case, I'm going to have to get myself in the mood for the mission.

"Belle. Rain. Come here for a minute, we need to talk."

Calls Belle and Rain who are playing with Tulu.

"What?" 

"Cue."

Rain and Belle fly in, cackling happily. Ugh. Are we really going to send these cute kids on a hard trip? Oh, man, this is breaking my heart. I look at Sylphy and she nods. I guess we'll have to go this far.

"Gohon... Cadet Bell... Agent Lane! I have a mission for you! It's a much tougher mission than anything you've ever done before, but are you ready to accomplish it?"

"Yessir."

"Cue cue."

"Okay. Then ask Sylphy to show you where the forest is and get the seeds of the plants there. Preferably something edible.

No. I hear it's a hard trip. I said I was worried, but when it came down to it, I mixed in my own desires as well. I look at Sylphy and she's smiling. I'm sorry.

"Yessir!"

"Cue cue."

"It's going to be a really tough trip, can you do it?"

I'm sorry, I'm just being myself.

I can do it.

"Cue."

"Good, let's see you accomplish your mission. Good.

"Yessir."

"Cue cue."

Bell and Lane are charging into Sylphy to gather information. After talking for a while and gathering information, they waved their hands at us and flew away. After a few moments, Sylphy follows and flies away. I worshiped her with all my might.

"Yuta, you worry too much, don't you? If you have a lot of baggage, but if it's just a few seeds, it will only take a while and you'll be back in no time at all!

"Sylphy said the same thing, but those kids are so young. I'm worried about them."

"Hmm. Yuta is younger than Belle and Rain. You can trust Belle and Rain and wait patiently for them.

What ...... is ....... Nope. Considering that he evolved from a floating spirit to a lower level spirit, is that a possibility?

"Even so, he is mentally very young. It's natural to be concerned."

Hmm. I guess so."

I never thought I'd be comforted by Deene. ......




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