Chapter 363: Building Houses and Setting Up a Mirror

After a few days of staying in Cydale.

Since Ive been told by Quiche that itd be fine for me to choose a plot of land to my liking, Ive told the people I rescued that Id build them houses in order while using

after talking it over with them where they want to live.

Kisara and Rotalz have been keeping watch in the sky. Every once in a while, Kisara hunts monsters by

her witch spear from a distance. Currently theyre circling above our heads as well.

Once I mentioned that Id build houses, Rollo meowed in a way that didnt make it clear whether she agreed or disagreed with it, and took Alray and Hueremy with her as she left towards the dense grove of mixed trees spreading out to the left of Cydale.

On the other hand, Catiza and the Burning Knights are doing combat drills with the children after dragging Arry and Taack into it. Moreover, Catiza is singing, Emissary-sama, its a marching song

Fufun, fufu Emissary-samas merry spearmans.h.i.+p is powerful He defeated the orc with his peerless spearmans.h.i.+p

Fufun, fun Emissary-samas spearmans.h.i.+p is is the best on the world He defeated the orc

The orcs left the village Thanks to Emissary-samas spearmans.h.i.+p A young witch came as well Instead, we found an apple plantation in the valley

The orcs left the village Left the village Emissary-sama and a young witch came Instead, we found an apple plantation in the valley We found apples Bright red apples

Fufun, fun Delicious, bright red apples Delicious apples apples

At that moment, Higlia joins in, Its combat training with mysterious singing and dancing in the mix! I dont know any of it! Its funny! Apples are delicious! Is this a Moon Dance Ritual handed down by the elves!?, while laughing.

But wait, shes a princess isnt she? Is it okay for her to not go back to the home of the ancient wolfmen? Has she forgotten about the duel?

Im about to ask her, but Higlia is happily talking with the Burning Knights right now.

Burning Knights, you guys are Shuuyas guardian knights, no, the warriors called samurai, arent you? Are you going to accompany Catiza and the others today as well?

Currently Higlia and the Burning Knights are on friendly terms, butas might be expected, at first

Weird skeletal knights!? Familiars of an ancient G.o.d have sneaked into everyones village!?

Youre wrong. Besides, youre the suspicious one here! Your Excellency, please give us your permission to fight her!

Sure, but stop before it goes too far.

Why would they need to stop!? Higlia yells, apparently questioning me why Im trying to stop her from fighting the Burning Knights.

Are the ancient G.o.ds who possess intelligent subordinates who would infiltrate a place like this? Ive heard about it, but it looks like the ancient wolfmen have various, intense disputes going.

However, although Ive told her beforehand that my subordinates are hereI guess it must be the Burning Knights appearance. Maybe its inevitable for her to react like this.

Well, I suppose youll understand once you fight them.

Oh, we got His Excellencys permission! Eat this, beastwoman!

As if Id get hit by such a slow sword thrust Higlia shouts as she starts to battle the Burning Knights.

After blocking the thrust, she advances with nimble movements. She thrusts out her arm with a compact motion while extending her silver claws. The claws are heading for Adomos chest.

But, Adomos easily parries them with his s.h.i.+eld. Zemetas counterattacks, screaming, You d.a.m.n, shady beastwoman!

He stabs out the point of his bone sword while keeping the upper arm close to his body. The point of the sword uses an angle thats hard to see for Higlia.

She avoids the stab by s.h.i.+fting her body sideways, and delivers a frontal kick.

But, Adomos blocks that kick by slouching and holding out his sword so as to cover for Zemetas. In the meantime, Zemetas pulls back his sword while rotating sideways. His motions are anything but smooth, however its a fast rotation as he roughly boosts it with his s.h.i.+eld and heels as befitting of a heavy knight.

Adding his rotational force to his bone sword, Zemetas slashes diagonally at Higlias chest.

Its their usual teamwork power. The Burning Knights have become strong.

However, Higlia is a swift wolfwoman. She excels the Burning Knights in speed. By making her feet spin, she creates a cloud of dust below her. She easily deals with Zemetas slash by relying on her physical strength. She magnificently repels the approaching bone sword upwards with her tilted, rotating silver claw blades.

The battle is even.

Next, Higlia uses Zemetas square s.h.i.+eld, which he thrust out for a s.h.i.+eld bash, against him. Kicking off the s.h.i.+elds surface, she dashes quickly. Immediately following, she unleashes a knee strike and then a three-staged kick thats audibly cutting through the air with whooshes, aiming at Zemetas head and upper chest area, and thus blowing him away.

Nunu, what kicking techniques!

A part of Zemetas has been scratched by Higlias claws. Black smoke billows up, expanding, and clads his armor and skull, making him look pretty cool.

Shes fast. Dont get careless, Zemetas. This wolf beastwoman is strong!

Its not like Ive been negligent. Just, it was a magnificent kicking technique. Zemetas praises Higlia while fixing his hold on the s.h.i.+eld.

Higlia says, Two s.h.i.+eld users, huh? Even after receiving my kicks, youre fine, and your defense feels tough. You guys are very strong, while the angle of her claws.

She smiles as if enjoying the combat. Zemetas and Adomos close the distance to Higlia while cooperating, apparently getting a thrill out of this battle, too.

Once again, both parties clash. The showdown continues towards its next round.

Around the time when Higlia starts to get overwhelmed in this 2 vs. 1 fight, I step in to stop it.

But, Your Excellency

Shuuya, what are these strong skeletal knights!?

Higlia, theyre my subordinates. Blah blah

As soon as I give her a concise explanation, she readily understands I guess its because of their splendid combat style.

For an ancient wolfwoman saved by His Excellency

you used some fine kicking techniques.

Sorry, Burning Knights. I heard about excellent subordinates from Shuuya, but for it be bony knights who emit smoke Still, youre truly great s.h.i.+eld users! Your techniques were excellent!

Higlia and the Burning Knights became good friends after approving of each others strength and techniques.

Of course, Higlia-dono.

Catiza-dono and us are competing over the number of decapitated orc heads.

It was our victory in the previous battle!

Indeed. Because we played the part of light cavalry by riding the tigers, we killed more orcs than Catiza-dono!

Ugh, I lost out in numbers, but I did my best as chief gatekeeper

Chief Gatekeeper Catiza, did you possibly get the idea of your previous dance from the ancient wolfmens rituals?

Ancient wolfmen? Dont know them Its just been my feelings towards Emissary-sama

As visible, Higlia also befriended Catiza at some point without me noticing it. She had changed the shape of her claws and imitated Catizas mysterious dance with its irregular movements, immediately hitting it off with her.

Arry, Taack, and the other children also dance Catizas march song.

Wolf-nee-chan also likes the Catiza march song

Ahaha, totally understandable. Its fun after all

Just like that, my subordinates and Higlia enjoyed becoming absorbed in training together with the children.

Emissary-sama Im going to the apple plantation.

Sure, be careful and stay safe.

Okaaay.

Shuuya, Im going out to play for a bit!

Higlia seems happy. But, Catiza found an apple plantation in the valley, huh?

Arent there quite a few monsters over there?

Quiche also mentions, Since the children have been training to fight orcs, its going to be alright to some extent.

Well, Higlia and the Burning Knights are going with them. Also, Arry and Taack are D-Rank adventurers. So I think its going to be alright to let them go over there. On top of that, Kisara will have an eye on the situation from the sky, too.

Catiza walks at the front, matching her arms with her strides. She doesnt have a flute like the Pied Piper of Hamelin, but she takes the children, including Arry and Taack, with her while singing.

However, just one child doesnt go with them. Its the one with just one arm and leg. But that cant be helped since it cant fight. Im sure the adults around will follow up on that.

I begin to move myself while continuing to create evil domain trees.

Thereupon, the one-armed, one-legged child, whose gender I cant really tell, follows me, quietly.

Oh well, its free to do whatever it likes.

Without minding it overly much, I work out the plans for the housesand then begin to build them. First I built a house for the newlyweds Mauric and Suu-san on a plot on the right side, slightly away from the entrance of Cydale. Next I construct the home of Riedel and Gramps Paru close to the monument in the center of the village. I built Dokoko-sans, the fat elf womans, house right next to theirs.

The next house follows on a plot on the right side of Cydale. Its going to be the home of the dwarf Donagan. As hes going to cultivate farm fields together with Mauric, hes been closely holding onto his bag of seeds.

Moreover, I built Ebes house on the left side of Cydale. Since theres a forest on the left, it fits him perfectly as the lumberjack he is.

Each time I create a new housean elf illusion appears from the ground

Dont mind, dont mind, me.

Then I head over to Cydales rear. Its for the sake of the house for the child thats following me around. Since hes been staying silent even when called out by the others, theyve started to call this child Muu. Muu is small and slender. Then again, its only natural since Muu is still a child, butalthough Muus hair is a mix of yellow and blackthe colors look somewhat silver as if having been artificially bleached. Though you could also argue that its a streaked pattern like that of Clydossus.

The eyes of Muu are clean blue. His body is wrapped in a cloth that patches together brown, black, and gray sc.r.a.ps, and a small poncho is covering his shoulders.

So, is it okay to go with Muu as your name, just like everyone calls you?

Muu remains silent.

The only real action of Muu is him glaring at Moga. Moga has noticed that look, but he only said that he doesnt give a flying s.h.i.+t.

Okay, Im going to call you Muu as well then. Are you interested in house building, Muu?

Well, seeing how youve been only staring at Moga, I guess thats not the case here.

Your Excellency, I shall drive some ice into Muus b.u.t.t

No, dont do that

Fufu, I was just joking. Maybe he will cheer up if I give him some of my pew-pew

Leave that for later

While telepathically talking with Helme, I arrive at the plot, and build a house for Muu. I focus on creating a barrier-free environment easy to live in for Muu. And even right after finis.h.i.+ng Muus homeI see a faint elven illusion, transparent enough for the sunlight to s.h.i.+ne through it.

Muu doesnt look at the elven ghost either. I feel a cold wind hitting my face at the same time, butpretending to not care about it, I look at Muu. Muu doesnt show any reaction whatsoever to his new home. Even though Ive gone out of my way to build it for him, he doesnt even try to enter the brand-new building.

Not to your taste?

I cant read Muus expression. Hes taking putting on a poker face to the extreme. Maybe his emotions are being suppressed.

Muu only hasone arm and one leg. Did the vampires do something to him? I pity him, but I doubt that I can do anything about it right now.

Im heading to the next plot of land. I tell Muu and walk away while smoking a magic cigarette.

Muu unsteadily walks next to me.

Youre free to follow me around, but did you lose your interest in Mogas item box?

No response. Without telling him that Im curious about its treasuresI crouch down, placing a knee on the ground, so as to match Muus height.

Smoking my cigarette while making sure to not blow the smoke into Muus face, I ask, Are you really unable to talk?

I bring my face close to Muu, trying to take a close look at his small mouth. Its not like its being tied shut with a string or anything.

Maybe because my face is so close to him, Muus face softens a bit, and his cheeks take on a red tinge.

How cute.

Muu s.h.i.+fts his eyes towards my back, apparently curious about the hood resting on my back. Does he want to get in there? Once I jokingly ask Muu with a smile, he directs a strong gaze at me, as if telling me, Whats wrong with you, black-hair?.

Its not like your mouth is blocked, is it?

Muu tries to speak, making his lips tremble, but no sound leaves his mouth.

Muu-san, do you plan to stay silent for eternity?

At that moment, Kisara asks from above, Shuuya-sama Shall I help you with the house building?

Shes looking down at us from above while sitting on Rotalz.

No, Im fine here. I replied to her.

Muu also looks at Kisara. I think its because pretty mana particles are being emitted from Kisaras feet. After taking a peek at Kisaras panties, I turn my eyes back to Muu.

Anyway, next is Gramps Tons home. Its going to be placed above the hill. Theres a river flowing and rocks laying around, so you dont need to force yourself to follow me.

Muu still trails after me, slowly sliding his foot. The location is atop a rocky hillso Im slightly worried since Muu is dragging the sc.r.a.p clothing.

Thats why I try to help him, butMuu flicks my hand away. And then, after glaring at me as if saying, No need to help me!, he skillfully jumps up the hill with his one leg, even scaling the differences in level of the rock. His movements are quite nimble.

You sure are good at this.

I continue climbing the rock while looking at the big river streaming down the rock wall. I wonder whether its possible to fish here. It looks like a river where trouts, chars, or dace could live. After climbing a small rocky ramp, I reach the plot for Gramps Tons house.

Gramps Ton, sorry for making you wait. This is where you want the house to be built, right?

Thats right. You have my thanks, hero!

Gramps Ton starts a long-winded speech, but I entrust Muu with listening to it, and start to build the house.

Hero, Ive heard that you have no woodworking skill, and yet youre able to create even a night lights narrow wood framework?

Ah, yes. I dont have any such skills.

I sense an ancient spirit from this framework. A truly wonderful piece of work. Then, next is Gramps Ton praises me.

I havent acquired any woodworking skills, and I havent really focused on it either, butmaybe Ive inherited a bit of Master Achilles woodworking techniques?

Gramps Ton floods me with one request after the other.

I hope you can make the entrance hall to not have any steps that use soil.

Beginning from that

The water place connected to the kitchen is important because theres no water channel up here. Can I have you make the bathtub that continues to the houses wall and the adjoining land be Tandarl-styled? I want to set up a secluded Ton hot spring.

It looks like hes going to prepare food with the hot spring.

Tandarl-styled is something Ive seen at Master and Zagas homes, so I know more or less how to build it.

Place a lattice over here. The corners of the table should be round, and the chairs should be tall. Itd be a big help if you could make several low drawers matching my own height.

I also need a storehouse as Donagan is going to bring over ingredients from his field.

Rather than the mana consumption, his desires are way too big, making it quite a ch.o.r.e to be honest. Its not like Im breaking a sweat here, but right after finis.h.i.+ng the house, Im wiping my forehead.

At the same time, another swaying illusion of an elf appears from the ground, just like with the other plots of land. That ghost has fiercely blazing eyes, but I dont feel any animosity or anger from it. Deciding for it to be alright, I ignore the illusion.

But, although Im singing my own praises here, I must say its a nice house It reminds me of the Goldiba house.

Thinking that, I lit another magic cigarette. The elf ghost is still around

While looking at the brand-new house standing amidst a flower bed and the ghost, I smoke my cigarette with the gurgling sound of the nearby waterfall as background music As I have a great outlook from here, I get my fill of enjoying the view over Cydale.

Its a quiet, peaceful daytime Clouds that seem to darken the ground spread out in the sky. And snow-laden peaks are towering atop the cliffs of Mother Nature

I spot a flock of birds or pterosaurs flying at the base of the distant mountains. I can also see huge whales and jellyfish, but those are no birds Maybe dragon, gargoyles, orunknown enemies?

Come to think of it, a part of the Sea of Trees is adjoining an area thats inhabited by many dragons whore nesting in Mt. Baldok. In that case, its quite possible that those are dragons. Those dragons continue flying in-between the peaks as if declaring that theyre owning this place. Then they start to fight a humanoid monster.

It wakes the urge in me to check the situation with my beam rifle. But, Ill desist from doing that. Right now Id like to enjoy this magnificent landscape

The colorful forest and the blood red hills are beautiful. Really beautiful.

I puff out the smoke of my cigarette. While watching the healthy smoke filling my visual fieldI suddenly feel a craving for an afterwork canned coffee or beer.

At that moment, Gramps Ton addresses me with a gentle look, Hero, let me thank you. Ill return the favor with plenty of eight delicacy cooking and wine later on. Also, the treasure you entrusted me with

I was planning to give him my usual answer, butsomehow I feel like using honorific language with Gramps Ton, although he isnt Master. I quickly but carefully put my magic cigarette away while feeling obliged.

It has been a pleasure for me. And, I still have some other work left to do, so please take care of the treasure for a while longer. See you later.

I swiftly leave Gramps Tons hill behind. Next up are Moga and Nemus. Their home is planned to be built beneath the hill, close to Gramps Tons place.

I pa.s.s a small waterfall as I descend while turning left beneath a rock. Its beneath the slope of a moss-covered, protruding rock. Im going to build their house in a remote location.

Moga is naggy about it, shouting that this place is great as its great for hiding treasures.

But, I continue my work while ignoring him. Muu sticks to remaining silent, staring at Mogas tube-shaped item box. Is Muu interested in the vampires treasured tools Moga has been boasting about? Or the magic sword he picked up after the battle against Schmihazar?

Moga is still holding onto Magic Sword Shallow.

While pondering about that, I created a huge room for Nemus and added a nameplate with Kaede written on it. Nemus is a huge wood-metal giant, so Ive come up with an ingenious design for the interior. I tamper around with it from shaping the wall thats continuing from the wood windows at the rooms sides to the point of adding ornaments.

Those ornaments depict, you might have guessed it, anime masterpieces any j.a.panese would know about. I make them while imagining Doraemon and Chibi Maruko-chan. I form the ornaments in a way that focuses on cuteness as much as possible.

But, I am, Nemus.

Theres not much of a reaction to that. Maybe Kaede is the spirit body of a j.a.panese person from a different world than Kazanes group, Club Ice, and the dungeon master Suzumiya Akemi-san. Or maybe she hails from the Warring States era or the Heian period?

I thought shes j.a.panese, but it could also be that shes Chinese whos good at j.a.panese or some such. It takes an absurd amount of time to communicate with the super slow Nemus when using dancing or writing, so I suppose it doesnt matter either way.

While reminiscing about Bal and Akemi-san because of Kaede, I complete the house for Moga and Nemus. Here an elf illusion appears as well.

All of the elves have a bee tattoo on their cheeks. Since theyre no monsters similar to shapsi, I feel safe, but to be honest, theyre scary. Moreover, Im the only one who can see those elven ghosts or illusions.

Even with Helmes Spirit Sight, they look like a cl.u.s.ter of mana. Thats all she could tell.

Well, now that Ive seen them, its only natural for me to worry about it. Anyway, I guess Ill head over to the last plot of land where Granny Bang is waiting.

The location she chose is at the edge of Cydale. Its quite far away from the gate where Chief Gatekeeper Catiza has served her duty. Its close to a cliff adjacent to the hill. You could also say shes going to become neighbors with Gramps Ton, Moga, and Nemus.

Its close to a cliff, but the area is surrounded by natural hedges at various heights where chrysanthemum and purple flowers are in full bloom. Its exactly on the opposite side of the Bewitching Palace-like knoll.

Its a nice place with such a wonderful atmosphere, butonce I finish building her homean elven illusion, or rather, an elf ghost shows up again. Granny Bang cant see the elf spirit either. Moreover, this time its not just one elf ghost, but actually twins with both of them being beauties.

Hmm, I sense a strange ki around here. This plot of land might be haunted.

Can Granny Bang sense the ethereal bodies?

Even though I just built you a new house? I can immediately take it down if you dont want to live here.

Hyahyahya, no, no, this place is fine. Its the perfect spot for my sorcery Shuuya-dono, you have my grat.i.tude. Ill definitely pay you back! Granny Bang conspicuously winks at me with her characteristic laughter.

I dont really need any payback, I think. But, I do have an interest in her sorcery.

In order to forget the frightening wink, I look back at the two elf beauties who are looking sad. Both of them have bee tattoos on their cheeks, just like the others. Theyre illusions or ghosts, but I can clearly tell the color of their hair. A light greed, jade green, similar to Quiche. Maybe slightly paler in intensity.

Both wear thin dresses

Hmm? Come one, you gotta be kidding!

On a closer look, I can see moderately sized b.o.o.bs thinly showing through, and even two nipples! No, make that four in this case.

Oh my goodnessthis is really amazing to see, considering I was just building houses.

My eyes meet with one of the female ghosts who are emanating such erotic air. She notices that Im staring at her chest, quickly covers it with her slender arm, and disappears with wide open eyes and a startled expression, clearly shocked. Following that, a gentle breeze blows over as if being a scream, and the other female ghost vanishes while covering her chest as well.

Since they were such pretty babes, I wanted to admire them for a bit longer. I suppose theyre Quiches ancestors. Rather, ghosts can get startled as well?

The other day I saw a phantom of Mia and a G.o.ddess naturally interweaving with each other I gotta say, as expected of my t.i.tle: DemiG.o.d Sealers Staff User. Super Advancement of Strange Phenomena Progress rocks!

It might actually be the Super Advancement of Ero Phenomena Progress. Though I dont mind at all if its pretty ghosts. For the fusion between DemiG.o.d Gra.s.s fragment and the Water G.o.ddess divine protection to bring about such a byproductdivine providence is great.

As I make the female ghosts disperse with just my lecherous stare, Granny Bang, who had pulled a mat in front of her new home, stoops down and places the bag she carried on the mat. Then she opens the bag and starts to fiddle around with its content.

I dont think that the ghosts are nearby anymore, butit looks like shes perceived the mana earlier

For some reason the weird ki has vanished, but Ill cast my sorcery just in case. Granny Bang says and retrieves a lump of waste threads, charcoal, and a writing brush out of her bag.

First she puts a finger into the lump of waste threads, and begins to form something like a cats cradlethen writes ancient letters with the charcoal, using a fine brush on a small wooden tag, before starting to chant a spell.

Lugh windoh lazelis delyuh

.

A special incantation combining a spell and a skill, huh? This is her ability. I can tell that its accurate. Moga and Nemus have come over to watch, apparently curious.

Ive built their home nearby. Or maybe its more correct to say that theyve come to check out their eerie neighbor rather than being simply curious.

Granny Bang stuffs the sorcery charm she entwined around the wooden tag into a small bottle, pours a smelly liquid into it, and takes it back out again. The instant she adds the waste threads and a fine powder that seems to be crushed sh.e.l.ls on the wooden tag, the spell charm, which has been charged with the power of

bursts apart.

In the next moment, a fine mana curtain extends, engulfing Granny Bang and us.

I also witnessed a mana wave I think it is Ive never seen before. Thereupon the color of the house I built for her changes, too. Blotches looking like roses? Plant vines and lilac flowers?

The rose blotches erode the wall as if creeping along its surface, starting from the wooden pillars. Suddenly, true lilac flowers bloom, and the building changes into a house enclosed by rose vines.

Is Granny Bang a witch?

Whats your take on this magic, Helme?

It might be related to the spirits of Wind Spirit Lord of Wind and the kin of Plant G.o.ddess Sadeyula-sama. Greenery, wheat, and violet spirits have gathered and are dancing

Hee

At that point, I looked up to Kisara. Shes noticed the change of the house. Realizing that Im looking at her, she descends towards me. Rotalz keeps floating in the sky, though.

Shuuya-sama?

Hey, I was just wondering whether you know about Granny Bangs magic as a witch.

I dont. However, Ive been attacked with rose magic back in the days. Its been quite a long time ago, but do you still want to hear?

Sure, go ahead.

Looking into my eyes, Kisaras eyes twinkle, and she moves her small mouth, I have heard that prairies and big swamps producing roses like these exist in the Highgrand Forest located far southwest of the great desert. And there were dark elves among the subordinates of the

Barrier King

, who attacked the vicinity of Mephallas shrine in the headquarters of the Black Witch Churchs headquarters. I dealt with them using the Ogre Princess Armament with my witch spear, but

Barrier King, eh? Im also curious about those dark elves. Schmihazar mentioned something like that as well, didnt he? Are they Hoffmanns enemies? It doesnt mean that the enemy of your enemy becomes your ally, though.

Hee, thanks Kisara. You can return to patrolling again.

Yes!

Kisara hurries back into the sky after giving me her usual Palm Hold Fist salute.

She looks like a cute girl, but the look shes sent my way has been scary.

Dont condemn her just for her look. She hasnt done anything to you, right?

Fuefue, youve got a point. My home is finished with this. The earlier, shady ki wont be able to enter anymore.

Still, thats an unusual sorcery youve used there, you know?

I come from a spellweaver family that has been living in the Rose Forest.

Spellweaver family, huh? Is your familyin the Sea of Trees?

All of them are dead. They were eaten by the gendarl aborigines while asleep, and I was taken away by the vampires

While asleepthats a terrible past.

Im sorry to hear that.

Dont look at me like that, hero. Are you trying to make me fall in love with you? The witch up there is glaring at me again. Fuefuefue, all that matters right now is me being alive.

Since its become awkward, I bow at Granny Bang, and leave. Muu is still silently following me around.

At that point, I go to meet up with Quiche whos gone out on patrol.

Shuuya, youve prioritized building houses for everyone, but what about your own home?

I havent built one yet. I finished the houses for everyone first

Sheesh, youre too good a person. I told you before, but you can freely choose a plot of land. Just build your home wherever you like. I wont even mind a big mansion on a vast plot of land. The place we talked about the other day would be good. So how about building your house over there? Quiche tells me with a tone befitting a commander-in-chief.

I know, I know. Okay, Ill head over then, and build it right away

I whirl around, and start running towards the hill inside Cydale.

Ah, hes so fastwere you left behind as well, Muu? Are you going back with me?

The plot of land is in front of the knoll. It also has a spot with a good outlook where you can train. A path continues towards the Bewitching Palace-like caverns. The grove of mixed trees, which Rollo is currently exploring, is on the left side. And spare amounts of conifers are growing on the right. Spring water is streaming down a moss-covered rock face.

I arrive there with a speed as if creating my own wind, albeit silently. Quiches ancestors and family sleep in the graves atop the rock stairs on the summit of the knoll. After offering a prayer as if in front of a Buddhist altar, I concentrate on

.

I began to construct a wooden house similar to that of Moga and Nemus, making use of the rising rock wall. I wont go as far as the mansion in Pelneet, but I make it two-storied. I get slightly absorbed with the exterior and interior design. The ceilings roof is inclined so as to take in the sunlight. Its different from a gabled roof though.

Then I create a place for me to lie down, and a wooden window to illuminate that place. Well, I guess it kinda feels like an attic. Its going to be fine when basking in the sun, but its going to be cold during winter. Or rather, were in winter right now.

It might be a good idea to isolate it better by adding some trees later. Ill also create a proper cat way. I prepare a small pedestal by having a small wooden brick protrude out of the wall. Then I add a path which would invite Rollo, Alray, and Hueremy to climb it, and I also make sure to not forget a scratching post along the way.

The roof is slightly tilted, so I set up a rain gutter at its bottom. I also make a water wheel that will use the rainwater in combination with the spring water. Its a simple water wheel based on rotary movement with level wings, also using gears. The power that moves the wheel looks like it can be also harvested for other applications.

If I create water wheels at various places in the village, they might be able to create new fabric or wheat grinding possibilities. As far as Ive seen, they only have hand-turned mortars around here.

Its still early, but I thank the water G.o.ddess.

I also create a stand near the water wheel with my trees, concentrating on shaping it like an alcove. I add some flair to the wall by

copper coins here and there. As Ive thrown them several times too hard, they break through, but each time I manipulate the trees to create modern art by embedding the coins.

Maybe Ive gotten influenced by Gramps Ton.

And then I use the lumber I bought at Hekatrail for making chopsticks, and create two concentric stands that are connected with the second floors floor as if laying out decks on a s.h.i.+p. These stands allow for drinks and lanterns to be placed on.

Following that, I take out the 16th Paredes mirror out of my item box, and place it in a corner of the second floor like the stands. This is the one I retrieved from the labyrinths fifth floor.

Your Excellency, are you going to explore the other mirrors at some point?

Thats the plan

I understand. So youre going to pick up a mirror thats very likely located deep underground again

I plan to plunge in with my blood chain armor. I think Id also be alright with HalKonk, butits worked once like that, so never change a running system

Yes, I think thatd be wise. I shall also accompany you as your eyes

Sure

The mirror exploration has to wait for now as Im still in the middle of building houses.

Alright Ive finished a small bed, table, and drawertime to move to the first floor.

I set up a big bed on the first floor. Moreover, I add several ventilation holes besides the small waterfall as a countermeasure against the moisture. Placing a round table and chairs in the center close to the entrance hall, I create a toilet and kitchen in the right corner.

Next time Im going to buy a refrigerator magic tool in Pelneet and set it up in the kitchen, I reckon. Ah, no, theres a river nearby, so its not really necessary.

Just like that I manage to quickly finish my own home. The experience of having built everyones houses and me having built the hut for Ajul in Pelneet previously has helped me here. I believe this place will be vacated soon as well, butQuiche is currently doing her best, so I want to answer her efforts by creating a temporary base here.

Once I step outside, I see another elf illusion. At least thats what I thought, but arent those the twins from before!? Theyre innocently covering their chests

As Im roughly breathing through my nose as Im ogling the two ghosts, Muu shows up next to me.

Whats up, Muu? You want to live here?

Remaining silent, Muu enters my house. It looks like Muu wants to live together with me. While looking at the string thats hanging down from his back as its being dragged along, I decide to enter my temporary home, but at that moment

Shuuya-sama, good work.

Kisara alights from the sky with the witch spear between her thighs.

Oh, I still need to build your home, dont I?

The Burning Knights and Catiza dont need one, but I must also build a house for Kisara and Higlia.

Just when I think so, Fufu, Shuuya-sama, I have a place to stay right here, though.

While seductively moving the witch spear upwards, Kisara lands on the ground. Her blue eyes are full of indecency. And I sickly sweet, womanly scent wafts over from her.

Kisara draws close to me while smiling bewitchingly.