Chapter 510: Commemorative Day

About a month has pa.s.sed since I woke up. Based on the calendar, weve pa.s.sed the middle of the second month and are approaching its end.

And today was a special day for us too.

It seems that our coordination is now sufficient and we were able to understand each others abilities well. Weve tested our skills, and weve allocated some self-evolution points weve obtained to gain new skills

Nn

Well end our training tomorrow

I declare that to Fran and Urus.h.i.+, who are eating around the fire next to the pedestal.

Actually, I wanted to continue our training here in the plains. Ill gain more power by hunting the magic beast around here after all.

But I must not. Frans wishes would not be fulfilled by staying and training here for too long. In the first place, it would not be good for Frans education to remain holed up in this magical area. A child needs to be exposed to a variety of people in a human environment to help them grow.

Amanda too, thank you for staying here with her

Thank you

Woof!

Its fine isnt it, were friends, arent we. Besides, it was fun and this could be considered as training for me as well

In fact, Amandas level had gone up, and so had several of her skill levels. Even so, the supposedly busy Rank A adventurer had come to this place at least once a week, while adamantly refusing to accept any rewards.

I guess you could say that we owe her a lot. Well, Amanda would probably tell us not to worry about it, so we just keep that thinking to ourselves.

Alistair too, youve been a great help for us

Well, it was an exchange for information about the Fanatics sword. Besides, I can get a lot of experience by examining Master

But, are you sure you dont want us to pay you?

Dont worry about it, Amanda was the one who gathered the materials after all

Amanda had asked Alistair to make new claws and a collar for Urus.h.i.+. She asked her to do it so that not only Fran but also Urus.h.i.+ would become stronger too.

Urus.h.i.+ too, youve worked so hard

Woof!

Come to think of it, Urus.h.i.+ has been together with us since he was summoned by me.

If youre interested, Id like you to take care of that request

Nn

Well take care of it

The request was for us to go to a magic academy in a neighboring country. She said that they were looking for a partner for a mock battle, but we might be asked to do something else as well.

The High Elf who was the director of the magic academy seems to be a person that even Alistair could not handle, so she has eagerly accepted this request of her.

Well then, I wonder when the date would change?

Hmm? Youre probably right

Alistair heard me muttering and pulled out a pocket watch from her robe. Id like to have it too, but I hear its really expensive.

In particular, a pocket watch made by Alistair would be worth millions.

Well, Fran. Do you know what day today is?

Nn?

She doesnt seem to know huh. Well, shes been training in this magical area for a long time, so she probably doesnt know what days today is.

Today marks the day of the first time Fran and I met one year ago

Oooh, really?

Yeah. It all happened so fast

I couldnt be with her half the time though, but I was still close to her for almost half a year in total. We had sad, angry, and happy memories together. And it was a terribly intense time for us.

And weve got stronger

Nn

Fran was a powerless slave girl when I met her. She had endured fear and intense pain continued to fight without running away even from strong enemies and continued to walk in a straight line to the new height of her race she was aiming for.

Im deeply moved when I think about it. Fran is probably the same. She nodded her head with a shy smile.

However, when I appraised Fran, I was surprised by something.

Eh? Frans age is Come to think of it, youve always been 12 years old huh?

To my surprise, Frans age had changed from 12 to 13.

Whats wrong, Master?

Hey, Fran. Do you remember your birthday?

Nn? Nn?

She didnt seem to remember. But what a miracle for today happened to be her birthday too. If that were the case, would the worlds logic have recognized the day when she changed her name to Fran as her new birthday? The day she changed her name from nameless to Fran.

Not only today is the day that Fran and I met, but its also her birthday! Its a double anniversary then!

Nn. Im happy

Fufufu, Ive also got something good for you! You know what that is?

Something good Pancakes?

Thats right!

Oooh!

Fran clapped her hands happily when she heard my words.

She seems to see pancakes as a commemoration treat. Pancakes were Frans favorite food in a different way than curry was.

Fufufu, this is the batter for the special pancakes Ive been secretly preparing while Fran was sleeping!

Special pancakes!

Frans eyes lit up at my words. But I will not betray her expectations.

For the past week, Amanda had been buying all the ingredients and preparing them in secret. The cream for the topping was ready, and all I had to do was cook the pancakes right here and it would be ready.

Lets start with Frans share! Now I can make 10 at the same time!

Master, so amazing!

Haha! Of course!

I poured the batter into ten pans on the fire created with flame magic at the same time. It was all done with my telekinesis. It was like there were dozens of invisible hands. But it was a piece of cake for me now that I had the help of Announcer-san.

All telekinetic output is well within the margin of error

Yos.h.!.+ Here it is!

Master, so cool!

Hahaha!

Fran claps her hands even faster than before when she sees my strange move of flipping the pancake by shaking the pan all at once. But arent you going to wipe away the drool that is flowing down from the edge of your mouth?

And now its done!

Oooohh!

A ten-tier tower of pancakes with 20 toppings of your choice!

The pancakes were piled up on a large plate in front of Fran with a thud. Currently, there was only b.u.t.ter and maple syrup on them.

On a separate plate, I prepared small bowls of whipped cream, chocolate sauce, nuts, and various kinds of jams. Then she used a spoon to pour them on as she wished.

How was it!

Amazing! Master is super amazing! Can I eat it now?

Ou! Enjoy!

Nn! Thanks for the meal!

Fran then cut off the top pancake and first popped it straight into her mouth.

Mogu mogu

How is it?

Nn!

She just nodded, but I could tell the truth from the big smile on her face. A perfect score, I guess. Fran continued to fill her stomach with pancakes at a tremendous pace. Amanda, who was watching her smiling, suddenly raised a question.

Hey, Fran-chan?

Mogu mogu?

Between curry and pancakes, which one is more delicious?

Nn?

Oh? Fran stopped eating and tilted her head.

Curry is fulfilling!

Then, do you like curry the most?

Pancakes make me happy! Both are delicious. But a different kind of delicious

When Fran said so while trying to put more pancakes in her mouth again.

Growl.

Her stomach growled, even though she had eaten a lot of pancakes. Well, it was probably because she mentioned curry to her. As evidence, Fran is staring at me right now.

Master

Yes yes. Ill serve you curry too. But its only because today is special okay?

Nn!

Fran, who usually doesnt show much emotion, smiled so much when she ate the food I made. I couldnt be happier. I have to limit what she eats so that she doesnt become fat though. Its okay if it only happens once in a while, right?

===== Fran Status =====

Name: Fran

Age: 13 Years old

Race: Beastman, Black Cat Kin, Black Heavenly Tiger Kin

Job: Sword King

Status Level: 61/99

HP: 669

MP: 531

STR: 430

VIT: 295

AGI: 497

INT: 249

DEX: 255

Magic: 310

[Skill]

Sole Sense: Lv3, Intimidation: Lv3, Stealth: Lv7, Evasion: Lv2, Fire Resistance: Lv4, Wind Magic: Lv6, Court Etiquette: Lv4, Vigilance: Lv2, Presence Detection: Lv8, Sword Technique: LvMax, Sword Saint Skill: Lv2, Swordsmans.h.i.+p: LvMax, Sword Saint Technique: Lv2, Evil Resistance: Lv4, Instantaneous: Lv8, Silencing: Lv2, Mental Resistance: Lv3, Survival Technique: Lv2, Attribute Sword: Lv1, Sea Resistance: Lv1, Earth Resistance: Lv2, Provocation: Lv4, Intuition: Lv3, Poison Resistance: Lv4, Fire Magic: Lv8, Physical Barrier: Lv2, Windstorm Resistance: Lv2, Paralysis Resistance: Lv2, Magic Detection: Lv4, Burn Resistance: Lv3, Thunder Magic: lv7, Cooking: lv3, Trap Disarm: lv2, Trap Detection: Lv3

Undead Killer, Evil Killer, Insect Killer, Orc Killer, Energy Manipulation, Sword Technique Enhancement, Sword Skill Enhancement, Goblin Killer, Mental Stability, Demon Killer, Adept Skinning, Determination, Split Thinking, Directional Sense, Magic Manipulation, Night eye.

[Unique Skill]

Blessings of the Sword G.o.d

[Inherent Skill]

Awakening, Sword G.o.d Transformation, Brilliant Lightning Rush

[Special Skill]

Blessing of the Black Heavenly Tiger

[t.i.tle]

Undead Killer, A Match for A Thousand, Evil Killer, Insect Killer, Orc Killer, Big Game Hunter, Dismantling King, Healer, Sword King, Goblin Killer, Slaughterer, Evil Killer, Skill Collector, Skill Mania, Attribute Master, Dungeon Conqueror, Super Big Game Devourer, Demon Killer, Earth Magic-User, Fire Magic-User, Wind Magic-User, Annihilator of Magic Beast, Lightning Magic-User. King of Cooking.

[Equipment]

Heavy Magic Steel Sword

Black Heavenly Tiger Series (Name: Black Heavenly Tigers Fighting Robe, Black Heavenly Tigers Gloves, Black Heavenly Tigers Light Shoes, Black Heavenly Tigers Ear Ring, Black Heavenly Tigers Cloak, Black Heavenly Tigers Leather Belt) Herculean Strength Bracelet, Magician Necklace.