Chapter 86 The Magic Lamp And The Spirit Mokumon
"First, I guess I can say I'm satisfied."
To put it simply, Reginleif's first mission was a huge success.
"But, your teamwork still needs work. Especially with Merifar and Midgard. Midgard isn't paying enough attention to cover from behind, and Merifar is moving around too much. If we don't have cover in mind, we'll be slow to respond when the back gets attacked, and if we move too much, it can make it hard for the rear guard to use their magic. Be careful."
The new Neshana sisters did great, and while I and Quollio were also trying hard, before we knew it, we had finished off all the beasts.
"Good job, Merifar. Midgard."
"Tch... yeah."
"......"
But the one who scored the most points in this mission wasn't us or the sisters. It was Ash Valkyrie, who was taking down beasts with incredible power.
"Alright, we'll call it a day. Everyone, take some time to recharge."
'Yes!'
* * *
"Wow, Sis Shura is amazing! I tried hard with Lyam, but we can't compete with her at all."
"...There's also a difference in experience. If you can make up for that, I don't think it's impossible."
"Really?"
We met up and are heading back home now, thanks to our efficient captain's orders.
Following the beautiful teacher and her student, I was lost in thought.
"Lyam, can I ask you something?"
"Y-yes. What is it?"
"About earlier. You were using not just yellow magic, but blue magic too. Normally, each person can only have one of the 4 primary colors."
"Uh..."
It seems I was thinking the same thing as Quollio.
Yes, the rule is that each person can only have one primary color. No matter how skilled a magic user is, unless they have a special talent, they can't use other colors.
I was taught the same thing, so I was really puzzled.
"Y-yeah. It's strange, right?"
"I wouldn't say it's strange, but..."
"But I don't understand either. I could use both colors from the start, and I'm not leaning towards one or the other."
"......"
So it seems she really does have 2 primary colors.
I wonder what would happen if I bit into an Ambrosia apple. Would it be yellow and blue, making green? Or would they stay separate?
I was lost in these thoughts until I noticed Quollio looking at me suspiciously. He's the type who wants to know everything if he has a question.
Feeling his gaze, Lyam pulled her hood down deeper. Quollio probably didn't mean anything bad, but it felt a bit off.
"Hey, Quollio, you got a thing for her or somethin'?"
"What? How did it come to that? I'm just curious!"
"Then stop starin' at her like a lovesick puppy. You're spookin' the kid."
"...Oh. S-sorry, I didn't mean to!"
"Oh, it's fine. I'm used to it."
The way she apologized so easily showed it was an unconscious habit. But being used to it? I guess having a special talent makes people look at her differently.
I'm a bit envious since I don't have any talent, but everyone is different.
So, let me try to lighten the mood with my protagonist skills!
"But I didn't think you had it in you, tiny tot! You just froze a river like it was nothing."
"Ah! W-well, it was just a part of it, and since it was a river, there was a lot of blue magic available, so..."
(Hmm. She should stop downplaying it.)
(More than modesty, it's because she's being patted like that, right?)
(...Oh. Is this a harassment situation?!)
(Master, you're charming these innocent girls, how bad!)
No, no, it's not bad. Ruthless, you should feel this relaxed atmosphere. It's the protagonist's job to smooth things over among friends. That's my talent.
Come on, Quollio, you should at least thank me a little... huh?
I feel like Quollio is giving me a weird look. Even Shura, who turned around, is looking at me like that.
Ugh, I don't get it. But it feels awkward, so I should change the subject.
"Hey, what did you do with that apron and broom?"
"Huh?"
"Oh, right, 'Silky's Devotion.' You ditched them, but where'd you stash the broom?"
"Um, well..."
(What's with the awkwardness? Did I touch a sore spot?)
(Wow. Master, you made her sad. Bad guy alert!)
(It wasn't like that! She's just getting emotional!)
But why is Lyam acting so flustered? I don't think I asked anything that bad.
I tilted my head in confusion, and Lyam went quiet, looking deep in thought. Her serious expression made us all go silent too.
"......Okay, I'll trust you."
(?)
Just then, Sham, who was walking ahead, glanced back at us.
Lyam, who had been mumbling, suddenly looked determined and raised her head. She started searching her military jacket pockets, and then...
(What's this? A lamp?)
"Um, please don't be surprised."
She pulled out a lamp.
But it wasn't one of those decorative lamps. It looked like a "magic lamp," and as she said that, she rubbed it.
"Come out, Mokumon."
She called out to something.
Suddenly, purple, fluffy smoke started rising from the lamp.
"Mokumokuu!"
It talked.
"Huh?"
(Wow)
"What the...!"
Seriously. What is this?
The purple smoke just spoke.
And it looks like it has arms and legs!
There are thin black sticks for arms, and white round shapes at the ends that look like hands. Four of them are sticking out like limbs. What is going on?
One of them is waving. Oh, it really is a hand. It's waving at me. What is happening?
"Um, let me introduce you. This is my friend... Mokumon."
"Mokumokku!"
The purple smoke bowed its head like Lyam did, waving one hand sharply.
I thought to myself.
Fantasy is amazing.
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