Eerin nervously confessed her feelings to her partner.
Watching Philiana shrink and Nina chase after her, I decided to walk slowly.
“Wait for me!”
Piyo flew after them. They sure are energetic. I wanted to keep sleeping. It’s okay if they go ahead, but it would be a problem if they didn’t wait in a place I could understand. Ah, I just remembered I left Elana in her basket on Philiana’s back. She must be rattling around in there, but oh well.
While strolling leisurely, I recalled my battle with the Chimera. Eerin’s water magic was more amazing than I thought, capable of so many different things. Cecilia was walking beside me, so I decided to ask her.
“Hey, water magic is pretty strong, isn’t it?”
“It is. Water changes its form in various ways. Solids, liquids, and gases all have completely different properties. To be more specific, when water changes from a liquid to a solid, its volume increases, right? And if you apply pressure, it returns to water. It all depends on how you use it.”
I see, so it’s a magic that requires intelligence to master.
“But still, fire is cool, isn’t it? It seems the strongest.”
“Indeed, if you want to easily generate firepower, it’s the fire attribute. Then there’s earth and lightning. Water and wind are difficult. But if you can master them, they are quite strong. It’s like they choose their user.”
I knew that very well. Seeing Tisdil’s magic, I understood how terrifying wind could be. Fire is obvious; you can feel the heat because it’s burning. However, not many people are as cautious of wind. That’s precisely why it’s scary. Water is the same; even a mere puddle can kill someone.
“So it means you have to be smart. Right, what about darkness and light? I don’t really know about them.”
“Those two are less like natural phenomena and more like pure energy. Light has the power to revitalize life. Of course, being energy, if it’s too strong, you’ll get injured.”
I understand, so that’s why it’s recovery magic. If used moderately, it can enhance healing, and if the output is increased, it can also be used for attack.
“As for darkness, I don’t know, but maybe it’s close to fire? Look, even Dark Harpies fly with it.”
Veronica was emitting purple flames; that must be what she meant. Indeed, magic is profound. Ah, I wish I could try it just once. Even if I could, I’d probably fail like Piyo many times before managing to create just a little spark.
After walking for a while while talking like this, we finally arrived at the entrance of a large country. Many Centaurs loaded with luggage were passing by. Philiana, Nina, and Piyo, who had gone ahead, were waiting there.
“It’s getting late. Let’s hurry.”
“Hey, wait up. We’ll get lost.”
Philiana was stomping her feet, impatient. Nina, on the other hand, had a haggard look on her face. It was unusual for her to look like that. Then, the basket Philiana was carrying opened slightly.
“Did you forget something?”
“Ah, Elana, hehe, sorry.”
Elana, who had been shaken around in the basket, also looked tired.
“I understand you’re excited, but be careful. There might be assassins here too. Besides, Philiana is the only one who can blend in here.”
“Yes, I know.”
As she said that, her eyes were fixated on the large piece of meat being sold at a stall. If she continued like this, she’d wander off somewhere, so I bought her the meat.
“Well, first we need to find lodging. Sharin, do you know of any good places?”
“Right, let’s leave the information gathering to Karubene. If I give him some money and send him out, he’ll bring back some information.”
So, I asked Karubene and Cecilia to look for lodging. Piyo, wanting to make a magic tool with jewels, went for a walk with Nina. Lauren seemed to be going to the nearby library with Veronica. It would be best for the nocturnal Veronica to be in a quiet place.
“Now, shall the rest of us decide our next journey while eating at a nearby restaurant?”
“Ah, that sounds good.”
By the way, the ones remaining now are me, Sharin, Pauline, and Philiana, with Elana in the basket. Philiana had already finished her meat.
“Phew, that was delicious. Oh, over there! A giant Meat Trio Sandwich!”
“Whoa, Philiana-san, wait!”
Pauline hurriedly tried to stop Philiana, who had charged off. Philiana, paying no mind, went towards the food stall.
“Ah, she’s gone. But she’s changed, hasn’t she, Philiana-san?”
“Y-yes, she’s become more unrestrained, or perhaps more innocent. Maybe it’s because she abandoned chivalry.”
That might be true. Until now, she probably restrained herself, caring about chivalry and needing to be polite. This is her true personality. She’s happily holding a Meat Trio Sandwich in each hand.
“Everyone, I bought two!”
“…You can eat both.”
