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Chapter 122

122. The Fourth Spirit

『Now, give me a name.』

That’s right, I had to name it. Ugh, why is it always so sudden!? But there’s no time for complaints. Time to put my naming sense to work!

“Um, Shizuku. Your name’s Shizuku!”

『Shizuku… Thank you for the good name, my new Master.』

The Water Spirit, Shizuku-chan, said this happily, then began transforming. It took the form of a dignified dog, with fur a deeper shade of light blue than Mara-san’s spirit. Or maybe it was a wolf. It was so large that I could probably ride on its back with another person.

I was mesmerized, but couldn’t help but to react to something it had said.

“New… Master?”

Shizuku-chan had definitely said that. So, maybe it had been contracted before. It was certainly possible, since it had been in the village. I was curious, so I asked.

『This is the second time I’ve formed a contract, Master. My previous contractor passed away.』

“…I see.”

『It was your mother, Yennaliearl. Just before her soul ascended, after her death, she asked me in the spirit world. She asked me to form a contract with her daughter, whenever she appeared.』

Eh, Yenna-san’s? Even after her death, she still thought of her daughter and tried to entrust her to the spirit. I see, so spirits are left behind when their contractor dies. Spirits are basically spirits, you know, close to being just souls, so they don’t have lifespans.

It makes sense, but it’s also sad. I realized, once again, that spirits are precious companions to High Elves, who live such long lives.

『But I told her that I wouldn’t form a contract unless I wanted to. And she said it was fine.』

“…So you… wanted to form a contwact with me. Thank you.”

『…I was just worried, you seemed so unreliable. I felt like you’d be in danger if I didn’t keep an eye on you, Master.』

What a tsundere. Well, she’s right! I couldn’t help but to smile, relaxing the tension I’d been feeling.

“Yeah, I don’t have much power yet, so I’d be happy if you’d help me. Nice to meetchu, Shizuku-chan.”

『…I guess I have no choice but to lend you my power.』

It turned its head away as it said this, but its tail was wagging furiously. Precious. It made me relax even further.

“Well then, I’d like to ask you something right away, is that okay? Shou-chan, can you translate?”

『Yes! Shizuku, I’ll explain what Master wants!』

Shou-chan immediately responded, dancing in front of Shizuku-chan. She was full of energy, so cute! I’m a biased owner, what of it?

『A Voice Spirit, huh? …I see, how convenient. I’m surprised that such an ability exists.』

『Ehem! 』

It seemed that Shou-chan had accurately conveyed my intentions, before I even needed to explain. That’s such a help! It’s still hard to explain things properly!

“Do you think you can do it…? I was thinking that since water is the source of life, it must have healing properties…”

『No problem. So you want me to alter the water? It won’t even require that much magic power. Can I take some from you in advance?』

“Thank you! Of course, you can.”

This will work! I held out my hand, and Shizuku-chan touched its nose to it, absorbing my magic power. Yeah, it didn’t need that much.

『So you want me to use it on him? Let’s go.』

“Uh-huh! Thanks!”

I ran over to Gil-san, bringing Shizuku-chan with me. It seemed like Mara-san had seen everything, and had already explained it to Gil-san.

“You formed a contract with the Water Spirit.”

“Yesh! And now, we can treat your wounds!”

“Eh? With water? That’s Yennaliearl’s first contracted spirit, isn’t it? I’ve never heard of it having healing abilities.”

Mara-san’s voice was filled with surprise. Or rather, she was her first contracted spirit!? I was more surprised than she was!? No, but maybe that’s why she was able to interact with it, as a soul, after death. It made sense, but I was still surprised. And I felt a surge of warmth in my chest, sensing her love for her daughter.

But right now, treatment was more important!

“It looks like it’ll be easy. It’s going to alter the water and turn it into medicine.”

That being said, even in a fantasy world, it wouldn’t heal instantly. Maybe if it was Dr. Ludo, someone who specialized in healing.

This was all Shizuku-chan and I could do. But it would increase his natural healing abilities, and since it was Gil-san, he should heal quickly. And more than anything, if it would make him feel better, we had to do it!

“Dillon, can you do it too?”

『I believe I can. But I do not understand the principle. This one seems to be skilled at conveying such things to spirits.』

“Right, it’s all about the caster’s skill. That’s amazing, Meg.”

I couldn’t help but to blush at her direct praise. It was all thanks to my vague knowledge from Megu’s life, my magic power, and my spirits. But I’ll accept it as my own accomplishment. Praise should be accepted graciously!

“Well then, Shizuku-chan, thanks!”

『As you wish, Master! 』

Encouraged by her praise, I asked this, clenching my fists. Yeah, this was an easy task! I give her magic power, convey my intentions, and then all I have to do is ask, a simple job! …Hmm?

Shizuku-chan flipped once in the air, and water scattered, like mist. Not ordinary water, but medicinal water. That mist, just as I imagined, sprayed onto Gil-san’s wounded back. I figured mist wouldn’t sting as much.

“Mmm…”

“Fuwaa…”

Gil-san and I couldn’t help but to exclaim. Because just by looking at it, I could see that the deep wounds were closing up. Eh, that’s incredible!

“You’re amazing, Shizuku-chan!”

『It is nothing, Master! 』

Shizuku-chan said this as I clapped my small hands. It was cute how it turned its face away shyly. Its tail was wagging happily.

“I feel a lot better. Thank you, Meg.”

“Ehehe. But you have to have Dr. Ludo check it when we get back to the guild, okii?”

“…Yeah, I promise.”

I was most relieved that he wasn’t making a pained expression anymore. And I was happy that I was able to help. Of course, it wasn’t just me…

But I’m going to keep relying on others. I can’t do anything alone. And I don’t need to do everything alone anymore. By relying on others, I can also become a source of strength to others.

That simple fact, something I hadn’t realized as Megu, I finally understood. This incident had become an opportunity for me to accept my existence, to forgive myself.