Chapter 34

Since then, our home has grown steadily and has become a ten-story building.

It feels like living in a high-rise apartment.

From here, I can comfortably see beyond the trees in the forest.

In the top floor of our home,

I finished eating the breakfast Sakura made, as usual, and took a moment to rest when—

"Master, I have something I would like to discuss with you... Is it alright?"

Sakura said this while pouring tea after the meal.

"Discussion?"

"Yes. I would like to remodel this house. —After Hestia's attack the other day, I think the current structure is somewhat unstable."

"Ah... Well, that might be true."

The magic barrier protects us from the wind on the high floors.

However, with the current straight-up structure, there is a risk that if the lower part collapses, the whole building could come down at once, even though it withstood Hestia's attack.

"If the bottom collapses, it would be dangerous."

"While the magic barrier provides support, it might still be a bit risky."

That's true. The lower floors were burned and left as they were, which is a problem.

"Maybe it's a good time to remodel."

"Yes, please."

"Alright. ...But, how should we remodel it? Should I reinforce it with trees?"

"No, this is my mistake, so I would like to use my body and magic to the fullest."

It's not really a mistake.

The burning was due to Hestia's actions.

The tower just grew naturally.

"Still, as your home, it's my responsibility to ensure its safety. So, I would like to remodel it in sync with you."

"Oh, you mean 'use' as in sync."

"Yes, while understanding the overall structure, please remodel it. The method should come naturally during the sync."

"Got it."

After taking a sip of tea, I touched Sakura and started the sync. As usual, the overall image of our home appeared in my mind.

"Hmm... Just focus on me and the house a bit more."

"Okay."

Following her instructions, I focused on Sakura and our home, and the layers became clearly visible.

"Hmm... Once you can see the layers, ...just use your magic intuitively to move them and remodel."

I was slightly distracted by Sakura's slightly labored breathing, but I focused on the house for now.

...Use magic intuitively...

I tried moving the first floor one meter to the side. Then,

"Wow!?"

I heard a rumbling sound from below.

"Excellent, Master. As always, you grasp the feel quickly."

"No, is it really moving just from that?"

"Yes."

The building moves so immediately.

Using magic is still so simple and easy.

By the way, I hope it doesn't shift or collapse like a stack of blocks when the bottom moves.

"During the sync, the magic barrier of both you and me will reinforce it, so there's no worry of it collapsing... Should we do it outside?"

"...Yeah, that's a good idea. It's the first time, so let's be extra careful and do it outside."

I wanted to see the process with my own eyes, so we went out to the apple orchard.

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Ten minutes after resuming work in the yard.

After careful observation, it seems that the layers can be moved in blocks, and their position and shape can be changed.

They can be made pointy, widened, or moved freely as long as the volume isn't changed.

Additionally, burned or dirty parts can be repaired by using materials from other layers.

...I see. This is convenient and interesting.

It feels like playing with fancy building blocks.

Our home is no longer a tower.

The tower shape is weak against horizontal threats.

So, I'm focusing on stability and reorganizing the layers.

...Since there's an apple orchard, I can't expand horizontally...

However, the yard is wide, so I can take some width.

So, a few minutes later.

"Master, it's done!"

The new home is complete. Yes,

"It's done... It's a pyramid."

In pursuit of stability, a perfect pyramid-shaped house was built.

The top floor is still a 2LDK, though.

"Ah... It still feels a bit bulky, doesn't it?"

It seems my shaping skills need more practice.

"No, Master, it's quite suitable for the concept of stability."

Sakura said this with a serious face.

Indeed, it is stable.

"Strong and well-defended. It's a good shape! With this level of defense, even if Hestia were to ram into it, it wouldn't budge."

It's that strong.

Then, maybe it's a good shape for defense.

"I see. I was aiming for a castle-like shape, but this is fine too."

No matter how it's made, it's fine to live in.

Besides, ten floors weren't enough to make a castle. This might be the optimal solution. I'd like to make it a bit more stylish, though.

"We can still expand. Eventually, it will become the shape you desire, Master."

Expansion.

Indeed, the more I sleep with Sakura, the more this house grows and becomes larger. However,

"If it continues to grow, won't it become an odd shape?"

Like a large triangle with a small room added at the bottom, forming a mushroom shape.

"No, it's fine. Even if it grows, we can control the location and shape. It might just add a wing or a small tower on the side."

"Oh, that's reassuring."

"Yes. So, I think it's best to take your time and shape it as you like."

I see, there's no need to rush.

For now, even if we settle with this pyramid for the day,

"Alright. I'll work on improving my shaping skills and take my time with it."

"Yes!"

I don't want to make Sakura's home look awkward.

I'll continue to remodel it while researching appropriately.

DIY Remodeling (Magic)