Chapter 17 The big does or doesnt contain the small

When I went to the training field at the Guild, Sati was once again surrounded by instructors.

Today they increased to 5 people. Even Sergeant-dono was there.

Ooh, if it isnt Masaru! This girl is a prodigy! Nah, she is a once-in-a-hundred-years prodigy for sure!

This pattern again. I thought of telling Sati before I left her here to hold back during training, but thinking that she probably cant do something like that, I decided to let the matter take its own course. Well, it should be fine with her being a prodigy.

She evolved yet again after overcoming a real battle, that must be it. Even if she is of the beast race, this fast an improvement. She has an amazing talent.

Hnnn, is that so. You are amazing, Sati.

She is showered with high praises. As expected of Archery Level 5.

Yes, Masaru-sama!

Sati is honestly happy about it.

But her tools are unacceptable. So is the bow, but you should buy a better sword and armor too. I would give her my old sword, but the size really doesnt fit.

Fufufu. Ive been thinking the same and prepared a bow. Here, this is it.

Wha-!? You bastard, getting ahead by yourself! You sneaky-!

Like that the instructors are quarreling. I take look at the bow that has been handed to me. I dont really know much about bows, but this looks like a high quality item with exquisite craftsmanship. I hand it to Sati.

Can we really take such a good item?

But of course. Ive already retired, you know. That bow should also be happy to be used by a master of Sati-chans level.

Good for you, huh, Sati.

Yes. Thank you very much, Instructor-dono!

Uuhm, what about the training after this? There is still quite a bit of time till noon.

Of course we keep at it. This was just a small break.

Then Masaru, Ive something to talk to you about, if you have the time.

Yes, Sergeant-dono. Well then, Sati, do your best a bit longer.

Yes, Masaru-sama.

By something to talk about..

Mm. You didnt really show up lately at the Guild, right? The adventurers that you healed during the harpies attack came by to say their thanks.

Is that so.

I get a flashback of the adventurers that died with their backs to the wall. But at the same time I remember what Priest-sama and the soldier guarding the gate said.

Sergeant-dono.

What is it?

Ive been afraid. Ive heard that four people died during that attack. I was thinking that if the Templar Knight Order didnt come, then me and Sati would also be amongst them. If I did things better, then maybe no one wouldve had to die

Ive also seen the way you and Sati fought there. It was plenty good work for newbie adventurers.

But, could I have done something else, Im thinking about this all the time.

Dont get full of yourself! Even if you can use some magic, you are still wet behind the ears. You spout that shit after you manage to land a hit on me even once.

Sergeant-dono

The adventurers who died were most likely also prepared for it. If not, they wouldve ran away after seeing the flock of those harpies. You also chose to fight after seeing that, right?

Yes.

Your efforts were more than enough. Maybe it wasnt the most optimal, but its the result of you doing your very best. You were afraid? Youve fought till the end without running away. Isnt that enough? Also, being a bit timid allows you to live longer as an adventurer.

Yes, Sergeant-dono.

You had a terrible expression when you came to receive the reward, but now it become somewhat more passable. Did your mood improve after a week of sleeping in bed?

Yes. I got better after I told someone.

Good. Then, about the adventurers that wanted to thank you.

Right. I will make sure to show up every morning at the Guild, so at that time.

Got it. I will tell them.

Sergeant-dono?

What is it?

Can I ask you for a bout?

Very well. Ill instruct you.

Im thinking that I could have fought better when I was attack by the harpies. At that time my magic was interrupted, so I panicked a bit. If I had fought calmly, then I wouldve been able to hold out until the Templar Knight Order arrived. And Sati wouldnt have gotten hurt either. I need more experience instead of just relying on Skills.

After that, I was beaten to a pulp by Sergeant-dono of course. Just because I can use Recovery Magic, he really doesnt go easy.

After training, we stopped by the usual arms shop to buy equipment for Sati. The short sword and the cheap leather armor turned inadequate for Sati who got stronger.

The armor is from the same material as mine. The sword also, when I let her choose it herself, she choose one thats made out of the same black steel as mine, just somewhat smaller. Apparently it will take a few days for the size and mobility focused adjustments and the holes for the ears and tail to finish. With that the reward for the harpy battle is mostly gone.

After that we had lunch at the Dragons Breath restaurant after a long while.

I check the Skills during lunch. There are still some Points remaining.

If I assume that we will be going into the forest soon, then detection type Skills will be needed. Ive been debating raising Swordsmanship, but I raised Aural Detection to Level 4. With the remaining 2, I raised Shield to Level 2. She became able to do quite a bit of cooking, but I wonder when will her Skill advance to Level 2. Of course I wont use Points for those kinds of Skills.

Skill Points 0P

Cooking Level 1 , Housework Level 1

Aural Detection Level 4 , Olfactory Detection Level 2 , Sturdy , Hawk Eyes

Evasion Level 2 , Shield Level 2 , Swordsmanship Level 3 , Archery Level 5

After that my Skills are next. My level went up by one during the harpy battle, so I can use 10 P.

At first the Skills were listed in the order I picked them up, but after their number increased I complained in the Journal that they are hard to view, then the next day it became ordered by type. Its good that the response is fast, but I think it shouldve been this way from the beginning.

First I raised Shield and Evasion to Level 3. For the harpy battle Swordsmanship Level 4 was most likely enough. What isnt enough should be my defensive ability. With the remaining 4 P, I raised Sense Presence to Level 4. Combined with Satis Aural Detection Level 4, there shouldnt be a case where we get the initiative taken from us even in the forest.

Skill Points 25P

Skill Reset , Rasgrad World Standard Language , Clock

Cooking Level 2 , Covert Action Level 3 , Stealthy Steps Level 2 , Sense Presence Level 4

Stamina Recovery Enhancement , Willpower , Body Enhancement Level 2

Shield Level 3 , Evasion Level 3 , Hand-to-hand combat Level 1

Archery Level 1 , Spearmanship Level 1 , Throwing Skills Level 2 , Swordsmanship Level 4

Mana Perception Level 1 , High-speed Chanting Level 5 , Common Magic , Everyday Magic

Recovery Magic Level 4 , Fire Magic Level 4 , Water Magic Level 3 , Wind Magic Level 3 , Earth Magic Level 3

?Water Magic Level 3?(1) Water Ball (2) Water Whip , Water Bullet (3) Water Wall , Ice and Snow

?Wind Magic Level 3?(1) Wind Bullet (2) Wind Blade , Wind Wall (3) Lightning , Wind Storm , Flight

?Earth Magic Level 3?(1) Earth Bullet (2) Earth Wall , Hardening (3) Golem Creation , Rock Bullet

After lunch we went to the grasslands and did some test runs. I practiced some elementary level spellsin the garden while Iwas idling about, but the Ice and Snow, Lightning, and Wind Storm couldnt really be used in the garden.

As expected the interesting one was Earth Magic. Earth Bullet and Rock Bullet are plain spellsthat, just as the name suggests, shoot stone and rock, but the Earth Wall looks very versatile. Depending on your mental image and the amount of mana used, there is a high degree of freedom.

Hardening is magic that fortifies materials and it looks like its effect continues on for quite a while. When I used it on a trees branch, it became as hard as iron. I tried using it on my own body too, but it looks like that wasnt possible. Life forms are probably outside the range of its possible applications.

By using Golem Creation a roughly 1 meter tall golem appeared that was able to listen to simple orders. Simply using it as a shield or making it rush the enemy, this should also have many kinds of applications. I was wondering if I could make it bigger maybe, but it was not possible. What I could do was bring out multiple ones and change the length of time they can be maintained.

In the afternoon, Angela and Tilika came over like usual and we ate together. Lately Tilika-chan also got used to it, so she can cook some simple things and shes also able to use the kitchen knife. Maybe Angelas way of teaching is good. At any rate, its nice that I dont need cook at all almost. Maybe I will attempt making a new kind of foodnext time.

While I was staying at home I had the children make more mayonnaise.

The lineup was partially different. Itwas probably too hard after all.

I thought maybe I could do it with Wind Magic, but the mayonnaise scattered in all possible directions. It also got on Sati and she made a somewhat unpleasant expression. That was the first time Ive seen Sati make that face. For the time being I apologized to her then we cleaned the place together until the dining room was finally cleaned by using Purification.

Of course we took a bath together after that. We need to properly get cleaned, right?

It would be nice if I could make something like a mixer, but unfortunately I was always bad with manufacturing. A plastic model was about the only thing I made so far. It will probably end up as a job for the children for a long while.

Aiming for a timing when it was just the two of us, Angela initiated a conversation.

Say, today with Priest-sama.uhm

I see. The reason why Angela was restless the whole time since she came over was because she was curious about my talk with the Priest-sama. I also told Sergeant-dono, so I guess I will talk about it for a bit with Angela too.

You know how I said I was injured during the harpy battle, right?

Nn.

But I didnt say that I almost died. I only told her that I got injured on a level that Recovery Magic could easily heal. Its not a lie so Tilika-chan didnt react either. I also told Sati to keep silent so they wouldnt worry.

I was afraid of what happened that time after all, you see. There were people who died too, right. So I consulted with Priest-sama who might be knowledgeable about these things since he used to be a member of the Templar Knight Order. I couldnt really run to Angela crying either, right?

By the way Sati doesnt really mind it apparently. Inthe end we both survived so it fine, we just have to do better next time, she said. Sati is someone amazing after all.

I see. I wouldnt really mind it. Comforting you.

Comfortwith those big breasts? Please do, by all means. Sati is cute, but she is lacking in the breast department.

Sergeant-dono said it too, but did I really have a terrible expression?

Nn. You were pale too and looked very discouraged.

I see, it seems I caused you to worry. But now Im alright.

Nn. You look refreshed today. You also seem more energetic too, so Im glad.

After everyone took their bath as usual, Angela said she will stay for tonight.

There are many children at the orphanage so its noisy. Its nice and quiet here.

If thats how it is then anytime you wish. There are free rooms too.

Its not like I can refuse Angelas request as she is sticking closely to me. Maybe she was worried about how I was downhearted lately, she started clinging to me as much as Sati. Her breasts are touching me a bit. Is she touching them to me intentionally? I imagine thats the case. Since she said she liked me too.

After I finished writing the Journal, I start reading the history book that was lent to us by Tilika-chan. By this time Sati and Tilika-chan is already in bed usually, they are quite late.. As I was thinking that, Angela came in the room.

Uhm, I had something to talk to you about.

We sit together on the bed with Angela. Somehow her face is bright red.

Your face is red? Do you have a fever maybe?

Saying that I tried to touch her forehead, but she let out a Hya-sound with a cute voice.

Ah, sorry.

I hurriedly pull back my hand.

Ah, nn. Its okay. So then, you said you liked me before, right? I was wondering if its still valid or

Aah, I see. Lately I was preoccupied with Sati, so she might have felt abandoned. But making a pass on Angela while Im involved with Sati, that would make feel very guilty Sister Matilda said those things, but when it really comes to it, well.

I like you even now.

Then..

Angela leaned in closer.

This means she wants to kiss, right? But wait just a moment. Where is Sati and Tilika-chan?

Uhm. What about Sati and Tilika-chan.?

Angela says while averting her eyes.

To tell you the truth I had them sleep in the other room. They wont come here today.

Well. Does that that mean that Sati gave her approval?

Nn. It ended like this after we discussed it..

Sati, did you sell out your master!? No, should I say good job instead?

Are you fine with it, Angela? You know, me and Sati.

Nn. I also heard about it from Sister Matilda, but thats how it is. Also, if its Sati.

Aah, right. They get along well everyday in the bath.

Uhm, surely not, but did you hear about what me and Sati.

Nn, sorry. I heard of everything.

Uoooooooo. That girl! Ill have to spank her for this!

But first Angela-chan in front of me.

Hoh. What kind of things, for example?

About the first time and such..uhm.

Even that..really everything. Sati, you..

However, seeing the blushing Angela looking embarrassed, I couldnt endure any longer.

Angela.

I hold her shoulders, lean in, and lightly press my lips to hers.

So you heard Sati talk about it and you couldnt hold back anymore?

Y-yeah.

Angela is also twenty years old. I understand that all kinds of frustration piles up. I understand it too well. I will have to relieve that for her.

U-uhm. Its my first time, so please be gentle..

But of course. Ill gently and thoroughly caress her!

Angelas breast were truly splendid.

Truly splendid.