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Chapter 159

159. Aboveground

“That being said, it’s not like you can’t use nature magic at all. You just can’t use it a lot. Save it for when you really need it.”

Ronny’s words encouraged me. That’s right, that’s right! It might be a burden to the spirits… But it doesn’t affect the magic power in my own body, so all I have to do is give them more than usual! It just takes a bit longer for my magic power to recover. I also have a bit of magic power recovery medicine, so it’ll be fine! Let’s be positive!

“Meg, you should also refrain from using magic as much as possible.”

“Okay! I understand!”

Advice from a senior nature magic user. I cheerfully agreed.

“By the way, do you have any other ways to defend yourself? Ah, no, you wouldn’t, would you? My bad.”

I immediately shook my head at Licht’s question. He apologetically scratched his nose. Stop that… it just makes me feel even worse…! I’m still working on that. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to use hand-to-hand combat, so I’m learning to use magic tools, and I’m learning simple trap techniques from Saura-san!

But I wasn’t sure if I could use them in an actual battle. Or rather, I’ve never had the chance because my guardians would always come to the rescue… This situation might be tough, but it’s also an opportunity for me to become stronger. I might end up causing a lot of trouble for those two though. Sniff.

“You don’t have to push yourself! And don’t get depressed! You’re still little, just leave it to us! Ronny’s reliable too, right?”

“Ah, yeah, but… I might not be that much help…”

Ah, I feel bad…! B-But I can be helpful! I thought this and spoke up.

“I have a lot of items! Food, a portable tent, even portable barrier and self-defense magic tools!”

I said this, then opened the transparent window of my storage bracelet, reading out the items. Because I’d never had a chance to use them, I had a ridiculous number of items. Licht stopped me before I even got through half of them. Hmm? What’s wrong?

“H-Hold on. There’s… more?”

“I haven’t even read half of it…?”

“…I get it, I get it, just put it away.”

Licht, looking exhausted, sighed, his hand on his forehead. What’s wrong? I tilted my head and closed the window.

“You have no common sense.”

“That’s rude! I do!”

“Then tell me, do you understand how much that’s worth, and how much each and every one of those items is worth?”

He’s talking about the storage bracelet. And each and every magic tool… Ah, yeah. They’re all expensive.

“…I have no common sense.”

“That’s right…”

I learned that staying at Ortus too long makes you lose touch with common sense! How dangerous!

“It’s better not to show it to people. Just wearing jewelry makes you stand out.”

Ronny’s words were filled with gravity. Apparently, just wearing necklaces, bracelets, and other accessories makes people think you’re wealthy. Hmm, I need to do something about that! I thought this, then opened the window again, staring at the items. Ignoring the puzzled looks the two boys were giving me, I searched.

“Found it!”

I’d found what I was looking for, a long-sleeved outfit that would cover my neck. I immediately tapped it! And thanks to the instant change feature, I was wearing it in a flash! Ta-da!

It’s something I had made for when I was helping out with fieldwork, a beige and gray jumpsuit. Inconspicuous. And since it’s long-sleeved, I can hide the bracelet, and if I hide the necklace underneath, it’ll be perfect! And I can hide my earrings with my hair, to hide my ears too!

How’s this? I looked at the boys, expecting them to be impressed, but Licht had his head in his hands. I don’t understand.

“Please restrain yourself…”

“Licht, she’s still young…”

Ronny, that’s not how you comfort someone! I mean, if I’m going to change, now’s the time, right? There’s no point in hiding it from these two! I understand, I won’t take them out in front of other people! I’m serious! My protests ended with the two boys patting my head. I don’t understand!

“Alright, it’s time to go up. I’ll go first, check things out, so wait here for a bit.”

I’m not sure how long we walked. The path continued, and then, at a place with a rope ladder on the wall, Licht stopped and said this.

It creaked, but he quickly and easily climbed up. When he reached the top, he started removing the rocks blocking the exit. This one’s different from the entrance, he’s not using magic.

They must be heavy, but with a shout, he moved them. You go, Licht!

“…Okay. It looks safe! Meg, can you climb? Ronny, support her from below!”

“Got it.”

“Th-Thanks, Ronny.”

It was pretty high, so I was a bit scared, but Licht was watching over me from above, and Ronny was supporting and lifting me from below, so I couldn’t complain. Ugh, I wish I could use Fuu-chan’s power and float. This made me realize how much I’d been slacking. I made a mental note to exercise more.

“Alright, I’m pulling you up!”

Licht pulled me by the arm, then changed his grip and lifted me up. Strong, as expected. 14-year-old boys are strong. It’s surprising, because I still see them as kids.

We all looked around once Ronny had also come up. Is this the same forest? The trees seem thicker though… Ah, there’s a small cabin over there. Eh? Is someone coming this way?

“Hmm? Ah, it’s okay, that’s the reliable adult I was talking about!”

Licht, seeing how Ronny and I were wary, said this cheerfully. …But isn’t that person angry? They’re coming this way. Ah, they started running!

“Licht!!!”

“Oh, Ravi! It’s good to…”

“Oraaaah!”

“Arghhhhh!!”

The tall woman, her face grim, ran over and completely ignored Licht, who was trying to greet her casually, and roundhouse kicked him. Licht, hit by that attack, was sent flying. He landed on the ground with a thud. The woman, her light brown ponytail swaying, clapped her hands. …Silence. Th-That was scary!

“Wh-What the hell was that for!?”

A few seconds later, Licht looked up, his eyes watering, protesting. He was still sitting on the ground, unable to immediately get up. There were scrapes and dirt all over him. Ouch…

“Don’t you ‘what the hell’ me! You suddenly disappeared, what have you been doing?!”

“There were circumstances! And it wasn’t my fault! Look, those two over there, they were also involved!”

It seemed like the woman had only just noticed us. I couldn’t help but to flinch when she suddenly turned towards us.

“…Well then, you should have said that first!”

“Ow! You’re the one who kicked me without asking! Violence is wrong!”

The woman, who was called “Ravi,” lightly punched Licht as he complained. Th-That’s gotta hurt! But I didn’t miss it. I didn’t miss Ravi sigh softly and mutter, “I was worried about you.”

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