Chapter 182 A Short Stay, Tasty Experience Points
"Phew, those experience points were delicious."
"Once again, saying things only I understand."
"Sorry about that."
Maya-chan smiled and clasped her hands together.
There's no shrine in this Watterhill. Just as Mother said.
Even so, today, about a hundred people came for treatment, despite being concerned. Most of them, like Corbett-san and receptionist Niavarma-san, are hard to tell at first glance. That's how effective Corbett-san's water Magic Tool is.
Today, I'm just an observer. It's an easy job, just casting 'Mana Recover' before mana runs out. Everyone in line became experience points for Maya-chan.
Still, because it ended around two hours after lunch, I think Maya-chan is getting used to it. Maybe eventually, Maya-chan alone could handle around 200 people a day? It's only for places like here and Swiglefen, where they have good morning sickness measures, though.
After finishing treatment at the guild, Maya-chan burst into the Black Forest Human lodging and did some hard-selling treatment, showing off amazing vitality. Meanwhile, I was summarizing any problems that seemed to be happening here and sending them to Mother via Hifumicho. It ended with 'Currently, the damage from Oso (Dreadful element) poison in Watterhill was minor,' though.
I instructed Niavarma-san to submit a report saying, "Is anyone feeling unwell?" and things settled down. The adventurer in charge is going around the city to check, but so far no one seems to be sick. They can use herbal medicine to heal minor injuries. Maya-chan sent a message saying she will warm up dinner at home.
'Ping'
Oh, it's from Maya-chan.
'I'll heat up dinner at the mansion.'
It was given to me by Mom (Danna).
"'I'll be home when I'm done,' send."
'Ping'
'What does that even mean?'
"Hahaha"
After finishing work, I headed home. It's been a while since I've been home. Our house is managed by the Black Forest Human tribe and was in a clean state. Of course, no one lives there regularly, but they come by every day to make sure it doesn't smell like an abandoned place. I'm grateful for that.
"Oyakata-sama, welcome home."
Corbett-san's wife, Brigitte-san, was there. Of course, Corbett-san would be holed up, just like an otaku who got their hands on a new game.
"Oh, hey there, Brigitte-san. Is this by any chance...?"
"Yes, she's my niece. Go ahead, introduce yourself."
"Oyakata-sama. Good evening. I'm Mineret, now 10 years old."
"Congratulations on turning 10, Mineret-chan."
Yeah. It was reassuring to see someone younger than me among the Black Forest Humans.
"So, by any chance...?"
"Yes, just the other day, when she turned 10, I let her try out the spellbook that Oyakata-sama gave me."
Demons and humans alike, magic doesn't just come naturally. It's just that those of us like me and Maya-chan who had it from the start are the exception.
Normally, you'd trace your finger over a magic circle inscribed with basic spells and flow mana to test it. If the magic circle glows softly, it means you have potential. Then, you'd check your status with 'Display Self-Status'.
I got a spellbook with basic spells for all attributes through Mother. I left it with Brigitte-san.
"Yep."
"Healing Attribute came up, big brother."
"...No spoilers."
"Hahaha."
"Maya-sama..."
"Anyway, oh right. It seems like you'll be working at the shrine here in Watterhill in the future."
"Yes, I want to be of help to everyone!"
"Aww, too cute."
Maya-chan, even if it's not fluffy, you still snuggle against cheeks.
"Maya-neesama, it's painful."
"It's okay, even if the worst happens, big brother is here."
"That's not the issue."
"Maya-sama..."
Brigitte-san looks exasperated again.
"To prevent mana depletion, make sure to use Mana Tea alongside it, Mineret-chan."
"Yes, thank you."
"Those with Healing Attribute are treasures to everyone, so there's no need to hold back."
"Thank you, Uncle Tatsuma."
"Even here, calling me uncle, huh."
Mineret-chan looks surprised. She calls Maya-chan me 'Mayanee-sama', and I'm 'Uncle Tatsuma'... Well, I guess I'm more uncle age than big brother. Corbett-san and Brigitte-san aren't much younger either.
"Hey, uncle!"
"My apologies..."
Brigitte-san and the others left, and it became dinnertime. It was like a luxurious bento packed in a container like an ojyu. It felt like quite a masterpiece. Though it was small, I think they brought out the best by including a Great Trout.
"It's just like a makunouchi bento, huh? If only there was rice... What a waste."
"Yeah, I agree. Seems a bit wasteful to eat bread. There are reports of similar grains, but apparently not on this continent."
"Well, can't be helped I guess. It seems like it's not a staple food after all."
"Maybe. But hey, we have Centrena and the others with us. We might run into them eventually."
"Assuming we're still alive by then, right?"
"Yeah, true."
After that, I drank liquor alone in my room after a long time. The skewers that had been in my inventory for so long were still piping hot. This is so convenient, really.
The next morning, I went to the head manager's office to get an update from Niavarma-san. I confirmed that most of the treatment had been completed yesterday.
I put something about Mineret-chan too on the Hifumicho and let it flew off again. All Mother said was a quick 'thank you.' Talk about feeling ignored. Well, that's just how it goes, I guess.
Even though our stay was short, we were heading to Swiglefen. Of course, we'll stop by again once everything's settled over there.
"I'll become a swift wind!"
Maya-chan blurted out something weird.
'Guh?'
'Kuh?'
"See, Alesion and Centrena are both in trouble."
"Hahaha. Just kidding, big brother."
"Stop it, it gives me the creeps."
I was puzzled by what she suddenly said, but indeed, Centrena and the others were flying much faster. Probably won't even take until noon to reach Swiglefen.
So, we took off from Watterhill around 10:00 in the morning. Without any trouble, by around 1:30 in the afternoon, we could see the lake thanks to the 'Display Self-Status Mystery System.'
"This is too fast!"
"Mmm..."
Even Centrena and Alesion haven't landed their feet until now. They've been flying the whole time.
I didn't expect the difference between running dragons and flying dragons to be this big.
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