Chapter 90

A few days after Kikka defeated the Skeleton, the land reclamation demanded by Nomos was finally completed. Thanks to the cheat reclamation tools, I worked hard every day, and it gave me a wonderful sense of achievement.

"Nomos, the land reclamation is finished."

"Yeah, let's sign the contract right away."

That's pretty casual. I'm the type who grows when praised.

"Alright, I'll do it."

"Alright, let's go. I am the Great Earth Spirit, Nomos. If you wish to make a contract, take this earth orb and press it to your chest."

Huh? Sylph has the wind orb, and Dine has the water orb, but it's an earth orb. Was a mud orb not good? Maybe it doesn't sound good.

However, the earth around Nomos and me was undulating, which was kind of underwhelming. Oh well, let's just get the contract over with. I took the earth orb and pressed it to my heart, and the magic power dissolved and was absorbed into me.

However, the things that were absorbed into me from the contracts with the Great Spirits were wind, water, seeds, and earth... Am I trying to grow something?

"Hmm. The contract is complete. This will make it easier to move around."

This was the most underwhelming contract I've ever had. Sara and the others are taking a nap, and Bell and the others are playing at the Spirit Tree. Only Sylph is here to accompany me, so the only congratulations I get are from Sylph. It's hard to feel the reality of it.

"What do you mean by 'easier to move around'? Are you talking about the sanctuary you mentioned before? Since we've made a contract, can you tell me about it?"

I've been curious about the sanctuary. It sounds romantic but also troublesome.

"Hmm. That's right. Eventually, Yuta's permission will be needed, but it might be time to talk about it. It will take a while, so make some tea. Or alcohol is fine too."

"Since it seems to be a serious talk, I'll stick with tea. I'll bring out the alcohol at night as a celebration for the contract."

"Alright, I'm looking forward to it."

He looked a bit disappointed for a moment, but when I said I'd bring out the alcohol at night, he smiled. I've been thinking that if I offered alcohol as a gift and proposed a spirit contract, I might be able to lure a Great Spirit. If that happened, the world would be flooded with cheats... I'll keep it a secret.

...Summarizing Nomos's story, it was quite impressive.

In short, a sanctuary is a land protected by spirits. There are several in the world, and they protect important points that relate to the balance of nature in the world.

It's an impressive story, but this land was originally a wetland, so it shouldn't be an important point related to the balance of nature just by digging a well. I asked Nomos about this.

The uniqueness of being from another world and the tools suitable for reclamation. This place, which was a barren land for a long time, has become a living land and a spring, and further development is expected. Moreover, a Spirit Tree has grown.

As a starting point for the revival of a barren land, depending on how the story is told, there is a possibility that it could be protected as a sanctuary. If it is protected, it seems that there will be no need to worry about being attacked by people. It would be nice not to have any trouble.

"I understand that a sanctuary is impressive, but why is Nomos so fixated on it?"

"Hmm. A sanctuary is a place where we spirits can materialize without much effort. However, other sanctuaries are important places, so we are not allowed to move freely. But if this land becomes a sanctuary, it will be a sanctuary where we can move freely. In other words, it might be the first place in this world where spirits can enjoy themselves freely. Isn't that exciting?"

"Exciting? Are you planning to make a village for the spirits here? Isn't the revival of the dead land something that should be done by humans?"

"A village, huh? A village would be interesting. Besides, if Yuta works hard, it will be a revival by human hands, right?"

"Right? What do you mean? Why is it about me working hard?"

"No, no, no. Nomos, I'm happy that the greenery is increasing, but I have no intention of working hard. I plan to take it easy when I have some spare time. The reclamation was originally for survival, and I don't have any noble purpose like reviving the dead land."

"I understand. I'm not saying you should work hard. Just make this place livable and don't abandon it. If we spirits have something we need, we'll give you proper compensation, and you can accept it if you agree."

Hmm... That doesn't seem to be a problem. I have a lot of affection for this place, so I have no intention of abandoning it. If it becomes a sanctuary, I won't have to worry about hiding. If more spirits come, it will be lively.

"By the way, why do you want to materialize so much? You don't seem to be inconvenienced by your current state."

"Indeed, I'm not inconvenienced by my current state. But materializing means increasing the connection with this world. If I can materialize in a place where I can move freely, it will be more enjoyable, right?"

I see. Nomos wants to create a theme park or a resort for spirits. That's why he set the condition of reclaiming a large space.

"I understand what Nomos wants to do, but if it becomes a sanctuary, will it be a problem for me and Sara to come and go? Is that okay?"

"Of course. I won't take away the place you've expanded. However, if you bring a lot of people, I'd like you to separate the human and spirit areas."

Indeed, if a lot of people come, there might be conflicts. I don't plan to bring a lot of people, though.

"I don't plan to bring a lot of people, but if it happens, I don't think separating the areas will be a problem."

My life is connected to the spirits, so if this can be a way to repay them, it's not a problem.

"Ah, thank you. Hehe. Now I'm the owner of a brewery. Yuta, let's make the sake from your hometown right away!"

Oh no. Nomos is more loyal to his desires than I thought. Could he have planned this to make his own sake? Sylph, who was listening to the conversation, put her hand on her head. She seems to have a headache, even though she's a spirit.

"Nomos, calm down. It's not decided that it will become a sanctuary yet. Before that, I need you to refine mithril, make glassware, and improve the soil."

"Huh? Right, right. I forgot. It's not a sanctuary yet."

I've never seen Nomos so cheerful. He's really serious about making alcohol. I have almost no knowledge, so I'll just give him the basics and leave it to him.

"Let's start with the mithril. Should I just put the ore here?"

"Sure. It's troublesome, so let's do it all at once. Put it all out."

There's quite a bit, but will it be okay?

I dug with all my might along the vein, so a fairly large cave was formed inside the dungeon.

"It's fine. Hurry up."

If it's fine, that's good. I'm a bit worried, but I release the mithril ore from the magic bag with a rattle. The ore keeps coming out. I dug this much.

I made several small mountains and finally finished releasing the ore. How many dump trucks would this be? I can't even imagine.

"Ho, there's quite a bit. Stand back a bit."

I stood back as Nomos said, and he raised his right hand and said "Mun." The scattered ore turned into a liquid. I don't understand what it means for ore to turn into a liquid.

A silver liquid was extracted from the liquid ore and formed into brick shapes and solidified. There were six of them... Only this much from a large amount of ore.

"Good, we got some. There are other trace metals, but they have no value or quantity. This is a mithril-specialized ore... The dungeon's ore is quite interesting. Hey, Yuta, what do you want to do with the rock? If you want to use it, I can process and solidify it for you."

"Sure. Make it into blocks. Make it strong enough to build a house."

"Sure," Nomos said, and the liquid ore began to solidify into rectangular shapes one after another. It's convenient.

Wait, I should have asked him to solidify the rock into the shape of a house... No, when I build a house, I need to think about the layout and build a house I like. I also want to build a house with wood, so it's a dilemma. I want to consult with a carpenter.

"It's done."

When I was thinking, a large number of blocks were completed. The value of the reclamation tools is really in danger.

"Thanks. By the way, you said you got a good amount of mithril, but is this much from this much ore a lot?"

"Sure, it's a lot. From a normal vein, getting a third would be great. This is due to the dungeon's ore."

"I see."

...That's why mithril is expensive. I thought I had a lot of mithril, but I was being naive.

"Next is the glassware. I remember you had sand from the beach. Bring it out."

I brought out the sand as he said, and it liquefied again, and glass-like material came out in a liquid form. It's kind of unreasonable. I remember that glass requires heating to over a thousand degrees and adding other materials, which is quite difficult...

Of course, the easier way is better, but it's strange that I can't accept that glass-like material is being made so easily right in front of me.

"What shape do you want?"

Let's focus on the glass in front of me. I said I wanted glassware, so it's good that it's easy to make.

However, it took longer than expected. The ordinary cups and plates were completed without any problems, but things got tricky with the beer mugs.

When I casually mentioned that the taste of alcohol can change depending on the glass, Nomos latched onto it.

I managed to push through by saying I only remember the general shape, but Nomos seems to want to study it himself. I wonder what would happen if I told him about crystal glass. I remember it's made with lead... I should put this off. Talking about alcohol with Nomos is dangerous.

After finishing the glassware, I asked him to mix the soil. All the soil within the range I reclaimed turned into living soil, and the reddish-brown, dry soil disappeared. No one would think this was a dead land just by looking at it.

However, it took much longer than I expected. It's about time to feed Sara and the others and go level up.

Thank you for reading.