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Translated by Mlzkzr Edited by Mlzkzr

“Ah, come to think of it…… the fruit of evolution, which I got it from the Sheep.”

I, remembered it the moment I got out of the guild.

I completely forgot about it…… Well, since there is also the case of the Black Dragon God and Altria-san, I was also in a rush, though.

“Rather than looking up in the library or buying a horse, first of all, it’s the fruit of evolution.”

The one who knows the greatness of the Fruit of evolution best, is me, I think.

Saria has evolved too, so she knows it’s amazing, but I comprehend and appreciate the greatness of the fruit of evolution more than her. I wonder how many times have I been really helped by it……

That’s why, it was so important to me now, that it’s incomparable to any information about the Demon King.

Fortunately, I had a business at the tool shop from the start.

Because I wanted a tool for making recovery medicines.

“I need proper tools, and bottles.”

Clever Monkeys, were amazing because they even made their own bottles.

“Err…… oh, the tool shop, is surprisingly close.”

When I looked at the simple map that has been given by Gassur, the location of the tool shop was shown not far from the guild.

“Alright, then, first of all, from the tool shop.”

After deciding that, I immediately started walking towards the tool shop.

Along the way, the lolicon ossan, was roughly breathing while looking at a girl eating sweets, but I didn’t care. Ah, soldier-san. There’s a criminal over there.

However…… I didn’t mind it until I heard Gassur and the others’ stories, but looking closely in my surroundings, there are quite a few people wearing jeans. There’s too little gap with Earth here, so I guess I didn’t feel any discomfort.

The other people, are wearing clothes that are likely normal on Earth.

Heroes, restrain yourselves a little.

As I walk while thinking about such a thing, I arrived at the tool shop immediately.

“It’s here”

The tool shop in front of me, is not an unusual building. It was a very ordinary shop.

When I open the door and enter the store, there were a lot of tools that I had never seen before.

“ Ohya ? Are you a customer?”

When I was surprised by the numerous mysterious tools, an oba-chan came out from the back.

“Ah, hello. I came with the introduction of Gassur.”

I said so to the Oba-chan with a laugh, then she withdrew to the back of the shop again.

…… No, I’ll be troubled if you left me unattended, though!?

There are tools all over the place, but I just don’t know which is which!? I want a light explanation.

“It can’t be helped…… let’s look over it for the time being huh”

Since the product name and price tag are attached, let’s imagine what kind of tool it is from there.

At worst, I can use the skill 『Advanced appraisal』.

“Let’s see…… this is?”

The first thing I got while saying that was, a white sphere that I didn’t understand well.

The price is 100G.

“Its price is reasonable. So, it’s name is?”

I check its name.

『Just a Ball』

“Oy, look here, owner!”

It’s just! A ball! What the hell are you going to use it for!

…… No, it’s still too early to decide. Even if its name is just a ball, it might have some kind of effect.

I told myself so, and tried to activate my skill.

『Just a Ball』…… Really just a ball. It can also be used as a plaything for cats, and if you hit a monster with it, you can attract the attention of the monster …… maybe.

“Goddammit, it’s really just a ball……!”

I was stupid to even expect it!

Recently, I feel that there are many expectations of mine which was betrayed. Mainly, by Gassur, Ellis-san ……

I suddenly got tired of the goods that had nothing but quip on it, but I regain my mind immediately.

“Then, what about this pot?”

The next thing that caught my eye, was a pot with a strange atmosphere.

Somehow, it’s like alchemy can be done with it.

Maybe, it is such a tool.

At a tolerable price, it costs 100,000 G. Does that mean it’s so valuable?

This time, without checking its name, I activate the skill as it is, and confirm it.

『Pot of Happiness』…… A pot that makes the owner happy. If it sells, the shopkeeper will be happy.

“Soldier-saaaaaaaaaan!”

It’s a scam! There are people here who are doing a scam trade!

Is it okay for such a store to exist!? Rather, more than that, Gassur introduced me to such a store!

That’s? Did he introduce a newcomer here who didn’t know anything to go through a painful experience and make that a lesson!? If so, it’s too underhanded!

Already, my faith to this store has fallen to the ground.

However, looking properly, there are seems to be decent products.

For example, a product with a label 『Paper from Another World』, was made by the papermaking method devised by the Heroes summoned to this world, and although it’s inferior in quality to the products from Earth, it still boasted an ease of use that was incomparable to parchment.

Its price is 500G for 100 pieces. I’m not sure if it’s cheap or expensive, but it’s not too much, so it’s still better.

Furthermore, there was also the 『Magic Guided camera』, which was made using an item called a magic stone. Perhaps, the idea for this camera was also, imparted by one of the heroes.

There’s a guy who loved voyeurism in the guild, but he’d done it with this hah……

There were still many things I didn’t know, but it’ll be a waste of time to look at them forever, so I started looking for the tools I needed.

Then, without any particular difficulty, I found what I wanted immediately.

“There it was. Let’s see…… Mortar and pestle. And, an empty vial …… I wonder if it’s okay to have 10 for the time being.”

In order to grow the Fruit of Evolution, I decided to buy a planter, a watering can, and soil in a jute bag.

After choosing what I wanted, I called the Obaasan who had retracted into the back.

“Excuse me, is it okay to get the bill?”

“Ohya? Have you decided yet?”

“Yes, well”

The reason why my reply got a little rough, was probably because I’ve learned about this shop in various ways.

Without talking about anything, I finished the payment indifferently. The total cost was 3000G, but I still don’t know if it’s expensive or cheap.

Well, it’s fine since I’m not having trouble with money at the moment.

“Now then, what to do next?”

To be honest, even if I do buy a horse, it would be nice if it’s at the end.

If I buy it now, it’ll be a hindrance in various ways.

“If so, it’s the library huh”

If there is anything about the Demon king, the heroes, magic books, etc., then I want to see that too.

I who have decided my next destination, while checking the map I got from Gassur, I went to the library.

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“Nn …… it’s huge”

The first speech I did since I arrived at the library, was that few words.

In front of me, was a huge building reminiscent of a famous museum on earth.

A stained glass and a clock tower were also there, and it looked beautiful and looked very nice in the city.

“This is the Royal Library heh”

If it’s this big, then it’s likely to have magic books.

When I stepped into the library with that in mind, the inside was also fascinating, and I could see a tremendous number of books tightly lined up on the bookshelves.

There is no entrance fee in the library, but instead, they said that they don’t lend the books.

It seems that the books are simply open to the general public.

Each of the books, all of them has an anti-theft magic, and if they try to take one step out of the library with it, it seems that the holder will be forcibly transfer to the position of the bookshelf from which the book was originally were. Magic is awesome.

However, there is no such thing as a reception desk, so if there’s a book you want to read, you have to find it yourself.

I also tried to search myself, but there were so many books, that I couldn’t figure out what to choose.

However, right after such hardships, I was able to find some books that interest me.

I carried those books, and took a sit inside the library.

Surprisingly, there was no one, and I became a figure of occupying the excessively spacious library alone.

“Alright, then first of all, I want to read these”

The book that I spread while saying so, was a book entitled 『Hero and the Demon King』 as it was.

It has no difficult content, like that of a history book, and it’s a story for children, but I brought it in order to confirm just in case.

……Well. it was useless in the end, though.

That’s because, this story is distorted in a good way for the human side, and the demons were portrayed as the absolute evil.

What I’m looking for, is a more impartial, drawn out from a third-party perspective.

Well, it was strange that I was searching for such a story thing to begin with, though.

While thinking about such a thing, I read a book about the relationship between the Demon King and the other heroes.

However, the content I was looking for was still not there.

In every book, it was said that the Demon King is evil and the hero is the righteous.

Perhaps, that was the truth.

But, now that I’ve seen the past of the Black Dragon God, it didn’t seem very so.

“It’s not working ……”

I mutter unintentionally.

However, there was one strange matter within that.

The Heroes who appear in the history books, it was written that after finally subduing the Demon King, that they all lived in peace.

I who had read the diary of the Hero Abel, can’t believe it.

If the content of that diary is genuine, the hero must have been driven to commit suicide by the country.

“…… The country that summoned the Hero, wouldn’t want to leave behind a record that he died, by the hero simply committing suicide.”

If the heroes know such a record by accident, they will run away. No one would deliberately bother to accept the fate of them being disposable.

“It can’t be helped …… Let’s give up on the Demon King’s matter.”

At the very least, I decided not to trust the information about the Demon king and the hero seen in the book.

“Well, let’s regain our mind, and see the other books huh”

The book I opened while saying that, was a book about status.

The reason why I’ll read the book is, because until now, I could only comprehend the status by relying on the knowledge I gained from games and manga, hence I thought there might be some differences.

However, what was written there, was almost the same as my recognition.

Nevertheless, only the charm part, was a little different from my understanding.

Until now, I thought that charm was a stuff that expressed good looks. Of course, that’s actually the case, but that’s not all.

To my amazement, for one thing, it seems that the charm is the atmosphere that a person wears.

Therefore, if there’s something that attracts people even if they look bad, that person’s charm would be high.

Often, it was said that they have charisma, but that is also related to this charm.

……A’re? So with that said, what about me who is in a state where his charm is blank? Does it mean that there wasn’t even an element in me that attracts people?

I was lightly disheartened with that, but I soon revived.

Because, the book I’m about to read is, a book about magic. There is no reason not to be motivated.

The title of the book that I expanded with excitement was, something like 『How to use magic? 』.

As I read on, there was an explanation about magic itself.

To put it simply, magic consumes the energy called magic power, and has the power to directly interfere with the world …… it seems.

The conditions for activating magic, are magic power and image power.

In order to make it easier to fix that image, there is a thing called chanting, and magicians with techniques such as chant annulment and no-chanting, seems to be first-class magicians whose image is built natural to them.

…… It’s strange, isn’t it? I was using magic without any image at all, but……

That’s why, when I was fighting with Saria, I exposed myself to the abomination of dropping a lot of water right above me, is that it? Because I don’t know what kind of magic it was.

Probably, the reason why I was able to use magic without an image was because I got it in an acquired state, so I didn’t need the process of imaging it, I guess……. Uwah.

When I was thinking about such a thing, an inorganic voice suddenly echoed in my head.

『Skill 《No chanting》 has been acquired』

………….

“…… Fuh ~ ……”

Well, I’ve done it …….

As expected of the title Without restraint on oneself that I have. I don’t understand anything, but I suddenly acquired the skill of a first-class……

I wonder if a lost property has reached the police box on its own.

While looking far away, I seriously think about such a silly thing.

However, I understand that I’m no longer a normal person, so I was able to recover at a fairly early stage.

After that, I read the magic books that were divided according to each attribute, from beginner to advanced edition, and up to the highest grade. As expected, there was no magic book of purgatory attribute.

What was surprising with this, was that there was no book written about space magic.

The item box thing, I thought it had a book too.

So the books of attributes that I could read, were the basic attributes of fire, water, wind, earth, lightning, ice, light, darkness, and non.

As I found out after reading the books, the magic written in the books of fire, water, earth and darkness, was entirely the same as the magic in my knowledge.

So as I finished reading the books with those attributes, I had a complete grasp of the magic effects which I could use. Except for space magic, though.

“Alright, with this, it won’t be the same as the first time I used magic.”

Until now, I only knew about the magic power consumption, but its effect and power were written on it in detail.

However, the magic I use is an order of magnitude different in power, so I won’t count on that ……

Thus, after reading the magic book of fire, water, earth, and darkness attributes, I also decided to read the remaining magic books on non, wind, lightning, ice, and light attributes.

I can’t use it now, but maybe I’ll be able to use it someday, and if the other party uses these attributes, I thought I could handle it.

Fire and water have many magics that seem to have high attack power, but the wind, earth, and thunder have rather many all-purpose magic that seemed to have practical uses. In that sense, wind, earth, and lightning attributes are easy to use.

Somehow, the non-attribute magic had a wide range of applications. Such as body strengthening and simply floating things, it has a few means of direct attack, but I think that it has many very powerful ones depending on how they are used.

At any rate, I’ve finished reading the magic books of all the basic attributes. The time, I think I finished reading them too quickly, which was unthinkable when I was on Earth. Is this also, the benefit of evolving?

“Fuh …… I’m finished!”

It was the moment I said that while stretching out.

『【Non-attribute Magic: Extreme】 has been acquired. 【Wind Attribute Magic: Extreme】 has been acquired. 【Lightning Attribute Magic: Extreme】 has been acquired. 【Ice Attribute Magic: Extreme】 has been acquired. 【Light Attribute Magic: Extreme】 has been acquired. You have acquired the title 【Arch Mage】. It was confirmed that you have mastered all basic attribute magic at its highest state. Therefore, you have acquired the skills 【Composite Magic】, 【Numerous Deployment】, 【Magic Creation】, 【Inscription Magic: Extreme】, and 【Battle Formation magic: Extreme】. 』

Such a ruthless voice, resounded in my head again.

“…………”

It’s weird. Why can’t my eyes stop its tears of blood?

No…… right? Isn’t it strange? I was just reading a book, weren’t I? That was all, you know?

Perhaps, I can’t even read a book casually? Every time I’ll read, it’ll happen once again, is that it? Eh, is it a curse?

I already had almost no energy left to quip, but I managed to squeeze that little energy, and check the skills and magic I have acquired.

However, the magic of non, fire, water, wind, earth, lightning, ice, light, and darkness, without checking it, I can understand it as I had read it in a book, so I’ll confirm the other things.

『No chanting』…… Without chanting, you can use magic

『Arch Mage』…… Title given to those who have mastered all the basic attributes magic. Doubles your magic attack power

『Composite Magic』…… You can synthesize magic between different attributes or the same attributes, to create powerful magic

『Numerous Deployment』…… You can use a lot of magics at the same time without being bound by attributes

『Magic Creation』…… You can create your own magic that have never existed before. After creating it, it can be activated without chanting. Before creating it, a clearer image is required, and you also need to decide on a name

『Inscription Magic: Extreme』…… You can engrave magic on swords, accessories, etc.

『Battle Formation Magic: Extreme』…… You can use powerful magic using magic circles

“It’s no~ good, it’s getting out of hand……!”

I, seem to have become far from human beings.

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“……”

I who got out of the library, was mentally tired.

What are you doing, me. What are you aiming for? Hero? Or a Demon King? Right now, I feel that both are cool. I, feel like going to a convenience store. Haha, seriouslyyy.

When I was walking around the city in a gloomy mood, before I knew it, I had come to a place like a square.

“……Hhmm, it’s crowded.”

There were many stalls lined-up around the fountain, which was perhaps spewing water with magic or some other power.

There are shops that make delicious smells rose, and people who sell huge paintings with outstanding flashy impact. Various people, are selling and buying in that place.

“Come to think of it, I didn’t eat lunch.”

Since I was inside the library, I didn’t know the time well, but I noticed that it was past noon. Still, within less than half a day, I read so many books that I think it’s abnormal.

“Somehow, I don’t want to eat in this open space where there are a lot of people……”

Rather than in a lively open square, I wanted to eat in a calm store. Because I depressed.

When I was walking in the square with that in mind, a stall was suddenly reflected in my field of view.

Unlike other stalls, it doesn’t have a proper stand, and there are no customers.

She just, spread a sheet on the ground, and sold things that looked like paintings.

When I was on earth, I was only interested in art to the same extent as ordinary people, but for some reason, I naturally turned my feet to that store.

In the store, a girl was sitting. It was a girl with dog ears, too. She’s probably the owner. I, want to touch her ears……

She’s a little younger than me, and her face seems to be cute, but right now, that face was also down.

When I come to the front of the store, the girl raises her face.

“Ah…… we, welcome!”

Then, she erased her sunken expression, and gave me a cheerful greeting.

While observing the girl’s appearance, I also look at the paintings which is her product.

“!”

This is……

I, was involuntarily fascinated by the pictures arranged there.

It has no flashiness, but. Somehow, it wasn’t a strange style of painting.

Just to be clear, it doesn’t have a big peculiarity, but all the paintings in line looked fascinating to me.

A painting of a bird drinking water, a painting of people chatting, a painting of this city dyed in sunset, a painting of the night sky …… All of them, were paintings based on the trivial things in everyday life.

There were many people lined up at the individuals who were selling flashy paintings that I saw when I came here, but not a single person is here.

That was strange for me.

It’s because, the very flashy picture …… that’s, I don’t understand the things he painted. Picasso, in addition to drawing properly, have impressed people by drawing original pictures, but I didn’t feel anything from those pictures.

Well, even Picasso’s paintings are about what I thought was amazing when I saw them in textbooks, and I don’t think I have such a clear artistic sensibility in the first place, so I can’t say anything.

“Did you draw all of these?”

I asked her reflexively.

And then, perhaps the girl was surprised that she was suddenly asked, after opening her eyes a little, she immediately answered “Yes!”.

Amazing…… I, can’t draw a painting at all. It looks like she’s younger than me……

Anyway, I was impressed by the girl’s painting.

Since I came into this world, it’s the first painting I’ve been captivated with……. I, would like to buy a single piece.

With that in mind, I decided to buy a painting of the city that was dyed in the most fascinating sunset.

“This painting, how is it?”

“Eh? Err…… 1000G desu ”

Hhmm…… It’s a picture, so I don’t know its market price. Is it expensive? Or cheap?

Either way, I’ll buy it since I like it, so no matter how much it costs, I thought I wouldn’t regret it.

“Then, please give me this painting.”

“A……ah, thank you very much!”

The young girl, has an overcome with emotion look, and when she gets the 1000G from me, she carefully wraps the painting.

I also have to buy a picture frame.

When I was thinking about that, the girl gave me the picture that has been packaged.

“Thank you”

When I receive the painting, I immediately put it in the item box. I’d hate it if it gets damaged.

“Tha,thank you very much!”

When I tried to leave the stall, the girl stood up and bowed.

I was greatly delighted, but it wasn’t selling so much, was it?

It’s a good painting.

Somehow unconvinced, I decided to find a place where I could take a break.

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“It’s very hard to find …….”

Away from the square, I was looking for a store where I could take a break.

However, all the shops along the road are full of customers, and though it’s not crammed, it didn’t seem like I could relax. It’s noon time now.

Since it’s too hard to find, I decided to go to a place where there were a few people.

I don’t want to remember that place, but immediately after coming to the guild, it was the site where those horrific homo group attacked me.

Ah, that area wasn’t popular, so if I search around there, I’ll certainly find one shop.

As I was thinking about that, sure enough, I found a shop that was not very popular.

“『Café Accoriente』 huh……”

…… Accoriente, what’s that? A new kind of food?

While thinking about stupid things, I entered the store.

There is a bell on the door, and the beautiful sound of the bell echoes. The inside of the store was a little dark, and a moody space was spread out. There is something like a bar counter, and behind that, was an old man with astringent gray hair, who was standing dressed like a bartender.

…… This is a café, right? This, isn’t a bar, is it? I’m, a minor, though……

When I was overawed with the atmosphere inside the store, there seemed to be only one customer besides me, and that person noticed me and called out to me.

“Ahn? You, don’t stand in such a place, why don’t you come in?”

“Eh? Ah, yes ……”

I who replied involuntarily, approached the bar counter as it is.

And then, I saw the face of the customer who called out to me.

“It’s the first time I’ve seen your face. Are you, an adventurer?”

The man who asked so, had a beautiful blonde hair which was roughly bristled, and wore clothes that are commonly worn in this world. He looks like he’s about 40 years old, but his face seems like that of a very cool Oji-sama .

“Err, just yesterday, I’ve officially became an adventurer.”

“Hhmm, is that so. For the meantime, the name’s Ranze. Well, I’m just an insignificant small citizen. Nice to meet you”

“Ah, thank you. I’m Seiichi.”

“Seiichi? I see, from the sound of your name, I guess you’re from the eastern country. Then, I can understand that figure a little.”

“Is that right?”

This figure, I wonder what kind of cognizance does he have in it…… I mean, the Eastern country is here as well. Adriana-san said the same thing, but……

Listening to my little mutter, Ranze-san says with amazement.

“Huh? Speaking of Eastern country, isn’t that famous for having a lot of strong warriors. In particular, the nickname 『Heaven Blade』 is known all over the continent, right? Moreover, their looks are the same as that of the heroes summoned in the Kaizer Empire, and it was said that there are many guys there with hair close to black …… Since you’re from such a country, in order to avoid getting involved in various troubles, you are dressed like that, aren’t you? Or, is it different?” (TN: LOL, she appeared here…!)

“Da,dat’z raight! Haha, hahahaha”

Oy, Eastern country! Why do you have such troublesome full marks!

Besides, it has a lot of strong warriors, he said…… where is that battle crazed people!? In the first place, who is 『Heaven Blade』!?

We,well, their hair being close to black means that, without being exposed that I’m from the same Earth as the heroes so far, I can pass that I’m from the Eastern country.

While floating a dry smile, and desperately keeping up my face, suddenly, a cake-like thing and tea were placed in front of me.

Being surprised, when I turn my head to the bartender-like person, he quietly opens his mouth.

“…… It’s a service to customers who visited the store for the first time.”

What a terrifyingly nice voice! I reflexively fall in love with it, you know!?

His small but well-resounding voice of heavy bass, was very comfortable just to listen to. He even gave me a service.

Then, perhaps such reaction of mine was amusing, Ranze-san says with a laugh.

“Hahaha! This guy, is the storekeeper here, Noado.”

“……I’m Noado. From here on, please treat me well.”

“Ah, sa,same here!”

Noado-san, after making a surprisingly beautiful bow, started wiping the dishes. …… He is really like a bartender ……

With such a thing in mind, I try to eat the cake which was placed in front of me.

“Hmm!?”

Wha,what’s this, it’s incredibly delicious!?

Since this is a different world, I thought that the taste would be subtle, but that’s not the case at all. The fluffy, exquisitely sweet cream, blends nicely with the sweet and sourness of the fruit on top, and I could eat as much as I could.

To me who is surprised, Noado-san teaches me politely.

“……This cake, was made by applying the recipe brought by a hero summoned from another world. Black tea, isn’t well known yet, but I used Rendell leaves, which are characterized by its profound and refreshing scent.”

Yeah, I don’t know Rendell, but I do understand that Noado-san was amazing.

Because, you can’t make such a delicious cake, just by using the recipe brought in by the Heroes.

And, as Noado-san said, the black tea had a refreshing aroma, and I was able to fully enjoy its deep taste with a little improper habit.

“This is so delicious, but why is it that there aren’t many customers?”

I know it’s rude, but I couldn’t help but ask.

Then, for some reason, Ranze-san answered instead of Noado-san.

“That is, one reason is that this is in a low pedestrian traffic area, and Noado himself doesn’t want that many customers. Isn’t that right?”

“……Yes. I want to make sure that the customers who visit this store can feel at ease.”

“Just what he said. And I, one of the few customers, like that, so to the other fellows, don’t tell anyone about this place. So to speak, I want to it to be a hidden well-known store that only I know.”

“I see……”

I may not understand that feeling. Knowing it only yourself, has a sense of superiority.

I who was a little convinced, ask Noado-san what I was suddenly curious about.

“Then, the store’s name 『Accoriente』, what does it mean”

“Oh, I don’t even know that. Noado, what about it?”

It seems that Ranze-san didn’t even know it, so he bit at my question.

Then, Noado-san, gently smiles and opens his mouth.

“……It was somehow or another, I think.”

“There was no reason!?”

To us who were surprised at harmony, Noado-san continues.

“…… For some reason, when I opened the store, this name came to my mind. I still don’t understand it, but I like the sound so I don’t really care.”

“Is that so……”

“Hmm …… well, the sound is interesting, but. It doesn’t mean anything haa……”

Seeing our reaction, Noado-san smiled gently again.

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