Chapter 10

During the day.

Even though the sun was high up, my eyes were completely unfocused.

“I’m so sleepy…”

I couldn’t get out of bed. My eyelids drooped at every opportunity.

“It’s because you used too much magic yesterday.”

“Yeah….”

After eating that apple, I not only understood the dragon’s language but also felt a surge of power throughout my body. I got carried away and set up a bunch of traps, which was a mistake.

“This drowsiness is bad, yawn….”

It’s as bad as after pulling an all-nighter and chugging energy drinks to get through the work. Maybe even worse. It seems that golden apple had an effect like a stimulant.

“I think it’s good to get some sleep, Master. With your recovery ability, you should be able to function normally after just an hour.”

“Yeah… I remember Sakura explaining that the lack of magic can be recovered by satisfying physiological needs….”

The last time, Sakura explained to me that using magic makes me either hungry or sleepy. This is because appetite and the need for sleep are involved in the recovery of magic.

When I use a large amount of magic in a short time or use it in an unfamiliar way, one of these needs starts to bother me immediately. This time, it’s the need for sleep.

“I really want to sleep, but I see something strange outside the window.”

Deep in the apple orchard.

There was something that looked like a green and blue water balloon.

“That’s just a simple slime. It has little intelligence and moves slowly, but it seems to be targeting the magic of this house.”

“I see… the usual, huh….”

Why does it have to come at a time like this?

“Should I take care of it for you?”

As the spirit of this house, Sakura apparently has considerable combat power. I understand that she can handle it easily,

“Hmm, that’s a good idea, but… I want to check the traps.”

I set up a lot of traps, and I want to see them in action. Since the slime moves slowly, there’s a way to deal with it. So,

“Um… then, come here and sit down, Sakura.”

“? Okay, I understand—”

Sakura’s knees, where I placed my head, looked puzzled. What am I going to do?

“It’s been a while, but it’s still comfortable.”

“It’s been since we first met. But why now?”

“In this position, I can synchronize with Sakura and check the traps while sleeping.”

“Oh, that’s right.”

The condition for synchronization is to touch her body. As long as I’m touching her, it doesn’t matter where.

“Alright, I’ll operate them from here. When I’m done, I’ll go to sleep, so I’ll leave the rest to you.”

“Understood, Master.”

After hearing her voice, I activated all the traps. Instantly,

A cloud of dust rose as all the trees in the yard moved.

They automatically eliminated the intruder.

…It’s so easy not having to give instructions.

It seems all the traps are working fine. I’m glad I set them up. It’s nice to have a hands-off defense in situations like this.

“Kyaaaaaaa!? What is this spring mechanism—!?”

Midway through, I heard a voice that sounded like a witch princess, and it seemed like something was blown away. But I can’t stay awake any longer.

“Good night, Sakura. I’m going to sleep for an hour.”

“Okay, good night.”

I decided to go to sleep right away.

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