Chapter 4

Stepping out of the house with Sakura,

The surroundings of the house were in a terrible state due to the fight between the witch and the dragon.

The trees around were either uprooted or burnt, and there were many holes, making it difficult to walk.

Really, they had gone too far, playing around someone's house like that.

"So, what would you like to do with your magic, Master?"

Hmm.

I woke up from a nap feeling refreshed, and my mind finally started working.

Of the three necessities of life—clothing, food, and shelter—clothing and shelter are already secured, but food is still just a temporary solution.

"That's why I want to make or catch something to eat."

"Understood."

Saying that, Sakura took an apple out of her pocket.

"This is an apple that was in the refrigerator. Is it alright to use it?"

"Yeah, it's fine."

It was something I bought a long time ago but never had the chance to eat, so it had withered.

"Then, I'll split this, take out the seeds, and plant them. —Here, Master. After this, all you need to do is make it grow, and you can have an infinite supply of apples!"

"Really, just like that?"

They say it takes three years for peaches and persimmons, and even longer for apples, right?

"It's fine. Since you can use magic, growing a tree should be a piece of cake."

"Is that so?"

Until now, I could only use it to knock out noisy people, but I didn't know it had other uses.

"Yes. For now, it will be easier if I act as an intermediary. Your magic is already in sync with my entire domain, so please use me freely."

"Use you...?"

"Please touch my body. And then, imagine it."

Since she said that, I placed my hand on Sakura's head.

"Ah..."

She looked pleased, but I didn't know what to do from there.

"If you imagine the apple tree growing, I'll adjust the rest."

Is that all? Then let's give it a try.

First, a tree needs to sprout. I imagined the sprouting. Then,

"Whoa, a sprout came out!"

The soil in front of me swelled up, and a branch pushed through, forming an apple sapling.

Amazing, all in just a few seconds.

"At this rate—can I skip more steps and just imagine it?"

"Mmm... Yes, please leave it to me."

I see. Then, I imagined a fully grown apple tree standing there. And,

"Whoa!"

With a great force, a large apple tree rose up.

"It, it's fully grown now."

The growth speed is incredible. This isn't just accelerated cultivation.

The large apple tree grew in an instant.

I don't understand the mechanism, but it even has bright red fruit.

When I tasted it, it was fresh, sweet, and delicious.

"I see. This is how you use magic."

"Haa... huu... Yes, this is the power of your magic!"

Sakura praised me with her chest puffed out, but her cheeks were flushed, and she was breathing heavily.

"Huh? What's wrong, Sakura? Are you tired?"

"No, I'm just a bit excited."

I see. But I can understand the excitement.

Magic is amazing. It's almost like an omnipotent power.

"Next, I'll try it on my own."

On a whim, I plucked one of the freshly grown apples and planted it in a random hole.

"Grow big...!!"

I said it strongly and focused my mind. Just like that,

"..."

Another large tree sprouted.

It was even bigger than the last one, a lush and vibrant tree.

Moreover, it spread its roots over a wide area, smoothing out the bumpy road.

"Excellent, Master! You've got the hang of it in one go!"

It's not about getting the hang of it; it's just a matter of imagining it in your head.

Just by doing that, a tree grows.

"Using magic is super easy."

If it's this easy, I can apply it to other things.

I'll try various things.

It looks like the food problem can be easily solved too.

I'll update the rest in the evening or at night.