Chapter 4

Lying on the bed, the girl took a small lick before dividing it, but as expected, what the ants had given her was honey. Or, in this case, since it wasn't bees, should it be called ant honey? Anyway, what I received was delicately sweet and very delicious. Honey is also rich in nutrients and perfect for restoring strength.

I made a spoon out of sand and poured the honey into her mouth. I repeated this process little by little.

"Mmm..."

"I'm worried, but she's taking the honey, so she'll be fine."

I continued to give her ant honey until the sun set, and before I knew it, I had fallen asleep—

"Ah, um—"

Hmm? What's that? Someone's voice—Ah! That's right!

When I lifted my head, I saw the girl sitting up.

"That's great! You're awake!"

"Yes, thank you so much for helping me!"

As I rejoiced, the girl bowed her head repeatedly in gratitude.

"Don't worry about it."

"Mmm~"

"Ah, Rak is fine too. Hehe, good job."

The camel also leaned in, happy that she was awake. It seems Rak is the camel's name.

"My name is Isis."

"I'm Horus. Nice to meet you."

"Yes! Nice to meet you too!"

We introduced ourselves again. Still, Isis, what a nice name.

Even with her hood up, she's really beautiful. Her beautiful silver hair reaches her shoulders, and her eyes are as clear as water.

There's something about her that exudes a certain elegance. I wonder why she was lying unconscious in the desert?

"Um, where are we?"

"Oh, right. Well, this is a sand castle I built in the desert."

"Really! A castle made of sand!?"

Isis was surprised. I guess it's natural to be surprised when you hear it's made of sand. She must be worried about its strength.

"Yeah, I made it with magic. But don't worry, it's sturdy."

"No, I wouldn't doubt the one who saved me. But this bed is also made of sand... You must be a very powerful magician."

"No, no! Not at all! I was originally thought to be a useless magician."

That's why I was exiled from the country.

"Really! No, no, that's not true at all! At the very least, I don't know any magician who can do this with sand!"

"Really?"

"Yes!"

Maybe it's because she's grateful for being saved, but it feels a bit exaggerated. Still, it's nice to be appreciated.

"Um, so why were you lying unconscious there?"

"Um—"

Isis hesitated. Did I ask something I shouldn't have?

"Sorry, I shouldn't have asked. It was rude. If you don't want to talk about it, you don't have to."

"No, it's fine. I can't go into detail yet, but I was actually exiled from my country."

"Really!"

I reacted without thinking, and Isis looked startled. I shouldn't have, I guess I felt a connection because of our similar situations.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to. Actually, I'm in a similar situation."

"Really? That's why you're here?"

"Yeah. At first, I didn't know what to do, but my sand affinity came in handy."

"Sand affinity—That's quite rare, isn't it?"

"Yeah. But without sand, I can't use it, so I was kicked out."

"That's terrible! They have no eye for talent! You're so kind!"

Isis got angry on my behalf, as if it were her own situation. She's a good person.

"By the way, what are you going to do now, Isis?"

"Um—"

Isis looked away, with a troubled expression. She must not have anywhere to go since she was exiled.

"If you want, you can stay here as long as you like. It's just sand, but—"

I scratched the back of my head and told her, and her eyes widened.

"Really?"

"Yeah. I'd rather have someone around than be alone. And you seem like a good person, Isis."

"Really? Thank you. Can I take you up on that?"

"Of course!"

"Mmm"

"Of course, Rak is also very welcome."

"Mmm! Mmm~"

Rak rubbed his head against me, happy to be together. He seemed very pleased when I petted him.

In any case, I now have a new resident in my castle.

"Wow, this is delicious."

After regaining her strength with the ant honey, I decided to cook some of the meat I had saved.

Isis took a bite and looked very happy.

"Really? I'm glad. I thought the meat alone would be bland, so I marinated it in honey, and it turned out well."

I marinated it in honey, and thanks to the ant honey, the meat became tender and flavorful.

After the meal, we went to the spring. Isis was also happy with the clear water.

"If only some plants could grow, it would be greener."

"Plants?"

"Yeah, but it won't be easy."

It won't grow in just a few days, so I guess we'll have to be patient.

"Um, if it's okay, can I help?"

"Help?"

"Yes... Can I try to accelerate the growth of the plants around here?"

Isis asked me this. Accelerate growth, she can do that!

"Can you?"

"Yes! It's life magic—growth acceleration."

Wow, Isis can use magic too. But life magic—then the plants on Isis's side started to grow rapidly.

"Amazing, Isis! There's such a magic!"

"I'm glad you like it."

I said, and Isis smiled happily.

Looking at the grown trees, I found one with fruit.

"Ah, there's some fruit."

"Yes, these are dates. The fruit is sweet and delicious. They're just right to eat."

Isis told me. I didn't expect to find such a tree among the ones I brought.

I picked some and handed them to Isis. I also put some where Rak could reach, as he was drooling.

The dates were refreshingly sweet and very delicious. Isis and Rak also seemed to enjoy them.

But thanks to Isis's magic, we didn't have to wait as long for the plants to grow, so I'm very grateful!

Horus: "Isis, you still don't seem to be feeling well."

Isis: "I feel a bit dizzy..."

Horus: "That's not good. Here, this is a nutrient-packed ★!"

Rak: "Mmm~!"

Horus: "Yes, you can give us up to ★★★★★ in the ratings below! If you support us, it would make us very happy, and it would help Isis feel better too!"

Rak: "Mmm! Mmm~♪"

Horus: "Yes! I'd also be happy if you could bookmark us!"

Isis: "Thank you to those who have already bookmarked and rated us. It has given us strength."

Rak: "Mmm! Mmm~"

Horus: "Yes! We look forward to your comments and reviews!"