Chapter 143

CHAPTER 143: UNEXPECTED AND EXPECTED THINGS

I had gone to bed early yesterday so I woke up fairly early today . After eating breakfast I headed to the onsen .

「Ok, today we’ll be doing some more experiments . Sakura are the preparations ready?」
「Yes Master . We have plenty of apples harvested this morning . 」

Last night it rained, but it turned for the better this morning .
It was fine weather to continue the work I’d started yesterday .

Then walked into the onsen while lost in my thoughts, about to toss the apples in, when I realized something .

「Sui~, Sui~」
「Hm?」

The water spirit was floating face up in the onsen .
In fact it had stretched out its hand while floating .

「What is this guy doing?」
「Umm…… . I think…it’s enjoying the onsen?」


「sui~」

I see . It was cute…it made me want to pat it .

「It’s…… . physical body is in the onsen right?」

I had touched it before and felt that its body seemed to be made of water . However, it was floating in the onsen without seeming like it was diluted or mixed with it .

「Spirits are things of magic after all . It has shape formed from magic, so though it may seem like a liquid it will not mix with the water . 」
「Huh, so it’s kind of like how oil won’t mix with water?」
「Yes . It is a spirit with a set human shape, so it should have this much strength . 」

Sakura explained .

「So…there are spirits that are not in a human shape?」
「Of course . In fact, the ones that can take human shape are much rarer . 」

Though she said it was rare, the only spirits I’ve seen so far have been human in shape .
I hadn’t seen a single one of a different shape or form .

「I suppose so . The spirits that can’t take human shape have enough power to carry some luggage, and can float a bit…… . but when they come into contact with Master’s magic… . they would all fly away as fast as they can . It’s natural that you haven’t encountered them . 」
「So… . . I’m being avoided by the spirits… . 」

That kind of makes me sad .

「I-it’s alright . I’m here aren’t I?」
「Well, I guess you’re right . 」

We got off on a bit of a weird tangent . Well, anyways, I found out that there are many types of spirits .

「Also, these children, the four spirits didn’t run away after meeting you Master . They aren’t avoiding you!」
「Y-yeah, thank you . 」

I thanked Sakura and looked at the water spirit again . Certainly it didn’t seem like it was going to run or fly away even after I’d gotten this close…when I thought that…

「Sui~ii~」

Finally the spirit lifted its head to look at me .
It’s face looked red .

「Umm, it can’t be…… . drunk, right?」
「E-even as a spirit, it seems that since it wasn’t used to the onsen it got drunk . 」

I’d been a bit careless lately .


I had even forgotten how this onsen could affect things .

「Ah… . for now let’s pull it out . 」
「Ok」

And so I decided to continue my experiments… . after pulling the spirit out .
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Early in the morning Dianeia was sitting opposite Mana in her office . Yesterday she had heard from her the various things about her live concert…

『I’ll need to examine the schedules so please wait a bit』

She had said to get some time to think . But now was the time to give her answer .

「And so, you finished the schedule right? How is it?」
「Yeah…that’s right . For now I have it down in the schedule, but it doesn’t look possible for tomorrow or the day after . I’m sorry to say, but you may have to wait for about a week . 」
「Well, it was a sudden request, so I’m grateful that you put it in the schedule at all . Plus, for a dragon waiting a few days is nothing . 」

Mana nodded in understanding .
It seems she was a surprisingly easy to talk to Dragon King, Dianeia thought as she sighed in relief when Mana opened her mouth once more…

「Until the live I can go around as I please right?」
「Yeah, I don’t really mind . 」
「I see, then I heard that Hesty was here too, I’d like to go see her . 」

At those words, the sigh of relief Dianeia had been heaving was caught in her throat as her head spun .

「Uhhh…… . . mmmm, actually she’s not in this town . She is in the neighborhood though . 」
「Is that so? It’s been a while since I’ve seen her… . . could you tell me where she is?」

Dianeia had anticipated this but, as she thought this might be bad .
If she told her the place, then it may get involved in trouble once more .

No, it was certain, and it was dangerous . So…

「Th-that won’t be necessary . I’ll go bring Hesty here . 」
「Eh? No you really don’t have to do th… . . 」
「No nonono, Please let me do that much at least! Our schedule has caused you problems after all…… . J-just please wait a bit here and I’d be grateful!」

Dianeia said and rapidly teleported .

…… . . For now she could only go to Daichi’s place and inquire after Hesty, that would be best!

Dianeia made her plans as she clenched her fist .