The Reincarnated Extra - Chapter 8: Into a Happy Dream with Extra
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Chapter 8: Into a Happy Dream with Extra

Into a Happy Dream with Extra

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Ignite.

In the space above my open palm, where there should be nothing, a small orb of fire appears. The fireball transfers to the dried leaves and branches I had prepared earlier, crackling as it begins to burn. I skewer the meat of the Naked Awful-tasting Mouse I had caught earlier on my favorite sharp, long stone and watch intently as it roasts over the fire.

Looking up, the sky is already turning purple, cloudless, and begins to darken, a sight filled with stars more beautiful than anything imaginable in my previous life. The air is clean here. Enjoying the faint chirping of insects from the surrounding grass, I quietly observe the flickering flames of the fire. Life in this world is tough, but moments like these arent bad. Ive managed to survive another day. While waiting for the meat to cook, Im enveloped in a sense of satisfaction that overshadows the anxiety for tomorrow.

This place is my base in Naso Forest, in front of the Kariva Great Trees clearing. The Kariva Great Tree is a massive tree that bears acorn-like fruits in autumn. Its trunk is so thick that ten adults holding hands could not encircle it. It has several holes in its trunk, and one of them is where I sleep. The hole, located a bit up the trunk, keeps me safe from ground-dwelling beasts, offers a great view, and is reasonably spacious and warm; its my favorite spot.

When I first found this hole, it was occupied by a large owl-like creature, but Ive killed it, so now this place is my home. That creature was delicious.

By the way, the Ignite spell I used earlier is one of the few magics I can use. Its a life magic that creates a small fireball by causing a chemical reaction using magical power. Besides Ignite, I can also use Dry, which manipulates the moisture in dead leaves and such to dry them out, and Collect Water, which gathers moisture from the air to create drinking water. I think Body Strengthening and Presence Concealment might also be considered magic

However, according to the people of this world, those arent categorized as magic. Well, its just a classification made by humans, and since all these techniques fundamentally involve manipulating magical power, I think its fine to consider them the same.

<Emi, it should be good by now.>

Yeah, youre right, Extra. I take a bite of the mouse meat, now somewhat less smelly after being thoroughly cooked.

Its hard.

I focus Body Strengthening intensively on my jaw and teeth, forcing myself to bite through the meat. Additionally, Ive protected the inside of my mouth with Body Strengthening as well, so the heat doesnt cause any burns.

As I chew, the smell and bitterness spread throughout my mouth, but the salt that Cody gave me (gave?) makes it taste somewhat better. That is, its somewhat better compared to what I usually eat.

<Sigh Delicious, isnt it, Emi? Indeed, food is the greatest form of entertainment!>

Extra and I share sensations, but how we evaluate those sensations differs between us. Extra, having never eaten anything for many years as a vessel for a god, basically finds everything delicious, blessed with a blissfully undiscriminating palate.

<Did you just mock me a bit?>

Not at all, not at all!

<If you think Im taste-blind, Id be offended! I just have a broad tolerance, but I can definitely discern flavors!>

In my mind, Extra is puffing up in anger.

<But no matter what it is, as long as I can eat it with Emi, it tastes absolutely delicious!>

Hey, hey! Dont just say things like that out of the blue! Its embarrassing!

Feeling somewhat shy from the exchange, I quickly finished my meal and climbed up the tree to my sleeping spot.

Though I felt a bit down today after all the thinking, I managed to feel a bit more positive in the end.

Tomorrow will surely be okay. Tomorrow will definitely be a better day than today.

Thank you always, Extra.

Ehehe, because youre with me, I can keep going.

Please keep supporting me from now on

<Ufufu, likewise. Please take care of me too, Emi>

With a warm feeling, I embarked on a journey to the world of dreams.

That night, I dreamt of eating a feast in a warm home together with Extra. Since Ive been fortunate enough to reincarnate, I want to let Extra taste even more delicious food.

Surely, that would be a wonderful thing.

Aiming for such a future, I must survive for now.

Lets do our best together again tomorrow, Extra

However, that blissful drowsiness was shattered as soon as the sun rose the next morning, by a tremendous roar and vibration.