CH 36

Chapter 36

Conditions for the contract

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Hey Guys, posting 5 chapters this weekend and I am hoping to catch up to the manga in the next few days as I have a bit of free time.

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“Did you feel satisfied eating vegetables?”

“Oh yeah, I was really satisfied. I never grew vegetables in my hometown, so it was a learning experience and fun.”

“Hehe, that’s good to hear. But I want to talk about the expedition now.”

“I know about the expedition, but why are Dyne, Nomos, and Dolly there? They usually don’t participate, right?”

I have a bad feeling about this. They must be up to something.

“Yuta, well, the thing is, if you can make a contract with Sylphy-chan during this expedition, then we can also make a contract with you.”

Since they are all Great Spirits, I guess it should be okay in terms of magical power?

“Oh, I see. So we can make a contract with everyone.”

“And that’s why I want to tell you the conditions, Yuta, so you can also make a contract with Onee-chan if you want to!”

Dyne said this with such enthusiasm that it felt like the background should have exploded behind her… Contract with Dyne? I feel like Rain is enough for me.

“…………”

“Yuta, why aren’t you looking at me? You want to make a contract with Onee-chan, right? Hey, are you listening?”

“Well, I was just thinking about the conditions for our contract.”

Ah, she’s sulking. She’s sitting there with a pout on her face, muttering to herself. Is it okay to leave her like this?

“As for the contract, my condition is about expanding the current base. You plan to add space by enclosing it if you run out of space, but if you expand it to twice the current size, which means 500 square meters with five blocks each in width and height, then I’ll make a contract with you.” Said Nomos.

“Why do you need that much space?”

“I don’t know yet. If things go well, it’ll be something interesting to expect.”

This must definitely have something to do with the sanctuary. Is it necessary to do this? Just thinking about it, the amount of rock needed seems endless.

“I’ll be okay if you bring enough forest soil and beneficial insects after making a contract with Sylphy. But if you’re going to expand the territory, please bring extra soil and insects.”

This is a condition for when they settle here, so it’s not a big problem. Even if the amount increases, it shouldn’t be that difficult since they have magic bags.

“Dolly’s condition is not much different from the original condition, so there’s no problem.”

“Alright, now it’s only Dyne’s turn. Hurry up and tell me your condition.”

“I won’t tell you unless Yuta says he really wants to make a contract with Onee-chan!”

Dyne said this while pouting, expressing her anger to the fullest. Is this a pattern where the conversation won’t end unless I give in?

I’m grateful to Dyne for everything she has done for me. Sometimes I find it bothersome, and I honestly wonder if a contract is really necessary… But above all, if I give in here, I feel like Dyne’s triumphant face will explode, and I can’t make the decision.

Sylphy looks at me with a troubled expression. Nomos urges me with his eyes to hurry up. As expected, I’m the one who’s going to give in.

“Ah, I really want to make a contract with Dyne.”

“Definitely?”

The beautiful spirit glanced over at me and confirmed, but it seemed like Dyne’s quality made even contracting a beautiful spirit a disappointing matter.

“Oh yes, definitely.”

“Oh well, can’t be helped. Yuta is a bit of an Onee-chan´s boy, after all.”

I wonder if my forehead is bulging with veins? It’s a shame that physical attacks don’t work on spirits. Wait, could I touch them with my bare hands?

“Stop fooling around and state the conditions already,” Nomos said.

“Nomos, you’re so short-tempered. You won’t be popular like that,” Dyne replied.

Oh, Nomos’s forehead veins are popping out now. I guess even spirits have veins.

“Fine, what are the conditions?”

“Onee-chan’s condition is to have a waterway pass through the expanded area based on Nomos’s conditions. If you accomplish that, Onee-chan will make a contract with you. So, do your best,” Dyne said proudly.

She looks so confident despite her appearance.

“Oh, okay, I’ll do my best.”

I thought of a way to not complete the waterway, but if I do that, it will only cause a commotion, and in the end, I’ll be the one who will have to give in, so I’ll refrain from not doing it.

“Will Sylphy contract with me as she is?”

“I promised to contract with you once your magic power reaches Rank B. I won’t change my word,” Sylphy said, without changing her expression.

It’s a relief that Sylphy confirms it without hesitation. Adding conditions will be tough as she’s like a lifeline to me.

“In summary, to make a contract, I need to expand the base, secure soil and beneficial insects, and construct a waterway, right?”

“Yes, that’s how it is,” she confirmed. “It’s doable, but it will require some effort.”

“Well, I think it’ll be a steady effort, but if I can contract with Sylphy first, going to town won’t be a problem, right?”

“Yes. We need to secure soil and such, so we’ll go to town either way. Plus, if it’s not necessary, you don’t have to do it. There’s no deadline, so just do it at your own pace,” she said, reassuringly.

That’s a relief. It’s good to know that I don’t have to push myself too hard.

“Will Sylphy be happy if these conditions are met?” I asked.

“Me? Yes. It’ll be interesting, and I’ll be happy,” Sylphy replied.

If Sylphy is happy, I’ll do my best. Although Sylphy is the one in a strong position, she hasn’t asked for any additions or asked to change the conditions. I should try to repay her for her help as much as possible.

“Okay, I’ll do my best.”

“Hehe. Thank you,” Sylphy said.

After the agreement was made, Dyne, Nomos, and Dolly got up from their seats and left. They seem to have no interest in the expedition. However, if my magic power stops increasing after all this discussion, it won’t be a joke. If there is a god out there, please at least bring my magic power up to Rank B.

“Now, Yuta. Regarding the expedition, the place I’m thinking of is an underground space with a Lich that’s about three days’ walk from here. It used to be a mine, so it’s wide, and there are many enemies. What do you think?”

“Liches are the ones who often take over as the Skeleton King, right? Can we handle them without having fought Generals before?”

“In terms of ability, there’s no problem, but do you want to fight with Generals too?”

“Well, that would be reassuring.”

If we have enough ability, it might be a waste of time to go through unnecessary steps, but since our lives are at stake, I want to go through all the necessary steps.

“I see. Understood. But there’s a reason why we skipped a step. There are no Skeleton Generals within a certain distance. So, the opponents will be Zombie Generals. Yuta, you dislike zombies, right? Are you okay with that?” Sylphy asked.

I see. She’s being considerate of my feelings. It’s true that I dislike them, but if it reduces the risk to my life even a little, then Zombies are the only choice. I don’t like it, but I’ll do it.

“Well, it’s true that I don’t like them, but let’s go through the necessary steps. I can suppress my disgust. It seems valuable, and we can also get magic stones,” I replied.

“Understood. Let’s fight Zombies on the way to the abandoned mine where the Liches are. Is that okay?” Sylphy asked.

“Yes, that’s the plan. Thank you,” I replied.

“Then we’ll depart tomorrow morning. Goodnight. Don’t oversleep,” Sylphy said.

“Okay, goodnight.”

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“Tamamo, I’m counting on you to keep watch,” I said.

“Ku,” Tamamo replied with a drooping tail and ears. She must feel lonely being left behind. I could summon her along the way, but it wouldn’t be right to repeatedly summon and dismiss her just to pamper her.

“Tamamo, if everything goes well with this expedition, we’ll probably be able to go to town. There are also many things we can do, so I’ll need your help then,” I said.

Tamamo seemed to accept my persuasion and rubbed her cheeks against each member of the expedition before I left. Her fluffy fur was irresistible. Although I felt a little regretful, I had to leave Tamamo behind and set off.

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“At this rate, it seems like it’s going to take a lot of time to arrive…,” said Slyphy.

“That’s true, but we need as many rocks as possible to fulfill the conditions for Nomos’s contract. If we don’t collect them from this mountain, there won’t be enough rocks left in the nearby area,” replied Yuta.

“Well, it’s more efficient this way. But once we secure the contract, we can fly straight to the mountain.”

“If my magic power increases during this expedition, then there won’t be a problem, but my magic power increases slower than my physical stamina. There’s a possibility that we won’t make it. Also, I don’t want to get injured on the way back,” Yuta explained.

“Understood. Let’s take our time then,” Slyphy agreed.

“Thanks. It’s a relief,” Yuta replied.

While occasionally watching Bell, Rain, and Turu play, they collected rocks. It was heartwarming to see Bell flying next to Rain, who was riding Turu, cheering them on.

As we continued their expedition, we found and cleared out mountain after mountain, slowly but surely making progress. It was our first time using the mobile housing, and it was helpful to have.

According to Sylphy’s schedule, it was supposed to take two days to arrive at Zombie generals dwelling, but it took them five days. We needed rocks to bring the earth back to life, but breaking down the mountains that had stood for a long time made me question whether I was restoring or destroying the environment.

I stared at the gaping hole for a moment, but I knew I had to enter to begin the mission. It was time to defeat Zombie general!