Chapter 323

323 Bear-san, Casts A Little Spell .

The trading successfully ended, so we returned to the room . Jade-san’s group and Uragan’s group were having a conversation about the Scorpion . Karina says she’s tired and will take a rest in her room, so I decide to take a rest in my room .

It was a little unplanned, but if I replace the current water magic stone with the Kraken’s magic stone, the request will be over at that point .

I’ve been to this town and I got the curry spices . I also want to take a big egg with me as a souvenir .

I’m sure the children will be surprised .

Or maybe they might want to keep the big bird instead .

But isn’t it dangerous because the children we’re the ones who’ll take care of it?

It would also be pointless if something bad happens to the children .

I also have to think about where to install the Bear Gate . I have to buy a house or a plot of land in the city . It’s okay because I have money, but it’s weird to buy it because I won’t live in it .

When I was in the royal capital, I bought that plot of land in a hurry . But sometimes I go to the royal capital with Fina, so there is no problem . I won’t come to this city other than to shop for ingredients .

Hmm, what should I do?

Should I buy a house or set up a Bear Gate somewhere unobtrusive?

Thinking about future plans, Rasa-san came to let me know that the meal was ready . After thinking about it, I went to the dining room .

When I arrive at the dining room, everyone was already there and it looks like we’re the last one .

[Yuna-san, please sit down here . ] Karina

Karina pointed me to the available seats . Of course, Karina will be sitting next to me .

[Everything looks delicious . ] Yuna

Various dishes were lined up on the table . Everything looks delicious indeed .

[Yes, I’m hungry, so I want to eat soon . ] Karina

Karina rubs her stomach with a smile .

It’s a cute gesture .

If I do the same, it’ll only look like I’m rubbing my big belly .

And when I got to my seat, Balima-san once again gave his thanks .

[Thank you, everyone, for taking this difficult request . Thank you for being able to finish it safely . ] Balima

[It’s work, don’t worry about it . We don’t mind it, as long as we get paid . ] Uragan

[It’s mostly thanks to Yuna-chan . ] Mel

Uragan listens to Mel-san’s words and continues .

[So, isn’t our work done already?] Uragan

[Yes, I will give it to the Adventurer’s Guild along with the additional reward, so please receive it . ] Balima

I’ve already heard about the extra rewards, but everyone looks happy .

I can’t talk about the crystal plate or water magic stones, so Jade-san and the other’s work ends here .

After all, Jade and his friends leave Dezerto city as soon as they find an escort job going to the town of Callus . (TN: Anyone got a better name? (カルス) (Karusu) . )

And Uragan said he will make Scorpion armor in the royal capital .

Are you going to make matching armors?

That might be a little interesting .

Mel-san asked me to go with her, but I still have things to do in this town .

Therefore, I declined Mel-san’s invitation this time .

[Then, let’s meet next time in the capital or Crimonia . ] Mel

If we’re going to meet in the royal capital, will it be in the adventurer’s guild?

But I don’t want to show myself too often at the adventurer’s guild royal capital branch . Unlike Crimonia, I still get the stares .

In Crimonia, they’ll look at me a little then proceeds to their own business . If possible, I would love for us to meet in Crimonia .

While I was talking to Mel-san, Karina looks lonely . Karina smiled when she noticed that I’m looking at her .

I wonder what happened?

When I asked, she answered, [Nothing] .

Are you worried about tomorrow?

We’re in the middle of having dinner . The dinner was luxuriously prepared and all of them were made with various spices . There was nothing wrong with the taste . However, Rasa-san made a mistake in the amount of food .

Jade-san, Toya and Uragan’s crew are gobbling at their food . They eat without any hesitation, so the amount of food was decreasing at the insane amount of speed . The more you make it, the more it disappears in a man’s stomach .

Additional food was served, but Uragan and his crew were still unsatisfied .

Mel-san and Senia-san watched the men in disgust . Of course, neither me nor Karina was happy with the scene .

The food wasn’t scarce .

The men ate too much .

Please mind your manners . The other party is the feudal lord .

Though I’m not the one to talk, because I don’t really care about my attitude or tone even if the King the one in front of me . If you think about it normally, I couldn’t be blamed for being strange . However, I’m not going to the castle if the King was like that .

Then after the meal is over, Jade-san and his friends returned to the inn . Balima-san lent me a room, so I will stay in their mansion today .

[Yuna-chan, Swaying Bear-chan and Hugging Bear-chan, let’s meet again another time . ] Mel

[Yuna, let’s play again next time . ] Senia

I said goodbye to Mel-san and Senia-san . And men were gathered at a little distance from us .

[Then, let’s continue at the pub . ] Toya

[It’ll be a split bill . ] Jade

[Jade, aren’t you supposed to be a C Rank? Shouldn’t you pay for us D Rank?] Uragan

[You’re not rookie adventurers, I have no money to pay for you . ] Jade

Apparently, Jade-san’s crew along with Uragan’s crew are drinking at the bar . They have an amazing stomach .

Where were they keeping all that food?

I’m so full and my stomach hurts .

I wonder why these people are such gluttons even when they’re not hungry . Meals are not something to eat together with gluttons . Whenever I look at them, I lose my appetite .

But what is the definition of a rookie adventurer? If they become an adventurer and have only been active for less than a year, then I should also have a rookie adventurer treatment .

I said my goodbyes to everyone and return to the room that was lent to me .

When I sat on the bed, I summoned Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear in their cub form . Then, I changed into a white bear for my sleepwear .

[Hugging Bear, come here . . ] Yuna

This time I called Hugging Bear to sleep with me as I promised . When I called Hugging Bear, he happily approached me .

When I go to bed, I will be matched with Hugging Bear .

[I’m sorry I couldn’t be with you today . And thank you for protecting Karina . ] Yuna

I expressed my gratitude to Hugging Bear . I entered the bed while holding Hugging Bear on my chest .

Swaying Bear curled into a ball beside me and did not quarrel with Hugging Bear .

[Swaying Bear, good night . ] Yuna

I reached out to the round Swaying Bear and pat him . I went to sleep while feeling the warmth of Hugging Bear that I held on my chest .

The next morning, there is a figure of Hugging Bear sleeping comfortably on my chest . Apparently, he was wrapped in my arms all the time while he was sleeping . Or did I just not let go?

I don’t know what happened while I’m sleeping . It was good because I’ll feel sorry if I let go of him .

[Then, Yuna-san please take care of me . ] Karina

After I finished my breakfast, I was asked by Balima-san to replace the magic stones .

Me and Karina were once again headed to the pyramid with Kraken’s water magic stone . It wasn’t raining, so it’s a fine day . Karina was wearing a coat that alleviates the heat just like yesterday and she’s riding on Swaying Bear this time .

I intend to stay with Hugging Bear today .

It wasn’t just last night .

That’s what I told to Swaying Bear .

The desert is quiet . I can’t see any worms that were there yesterday .

Well, after all, it seems to have been caused by a big worm . But why did the big worm appeared?

Was it a coincidence, or was the pyramid’s magic stone affecting it in any way?

I can’t give an answer to something I know nothing about, like the core of a monster .

We arrived at the pyramid without being attacked by monsters . Then, without resting, we delved into the pyramid . Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear doesn’t seem to be tired . And so, we arrived at the entrance to the labyrinth of the pyramid .

Looking up, there is a myriad of entrances on the circular wall .

[So which hole should we enter?] Yuna

I asked Karina, while I was looking at the numerous entrances .

Looking at it closely, there are paths that are connected to another, there are paths that extend to the back and there are also curved paths . I can’t tell which is the correct answer just by looking at it .

[Bear with me for a second . ] Karina

(TN: it actually said (Please wait for a bit) but this one is better . )

Karina takes out the crystal plate . Then she walked past the entrances . And stopped in front of an entrance .

[This one . ] Karina

She answered without hesitation .

[Can I take a look at that crystal plate?] Yuna

[Yes, the map is displayed in response to my magic, so anyone can see it while I’m holding it . But when I let go, the map disappears . Do you want to hold it?] Karina

Karina gave me the crystal plate .

Although I want to touch it, I suddenly remembered that what happened back at the Sacred Tree of the Elven Village .

If I hold it in my hand and the map suddenly displayed, it would be a big problem .

I won’t be able to make excuses to Karina and I don’t want Karina to say, It may develop into Ristil-san’s case .

So I can’t really touch it .

[No, it’s okay . Karina should carry the crystal plate . ] Yuna

I wanted to see if my magic power reacts to it, but I’ll have to decline .

I look at the entrance once more . The entrance is large enough for one adult to pass through .

[I have to say goodbye to Swaying Bear-chan and Hugging Bear-chan here . ] Karina

Karina looks lonely .

The width is not enough for the large Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear to pass through .

[It’ll be alright . I can use magic . ] Yuna

I look towards Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear . Then cast the spell .

[Turn small! Turn small!] Yuna

I don’t need a spell, though .

Recalling the magical girl’s anime I saw when I was little, I somewhat play with it .

Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear become smaller, according to my words and turned into cubs .

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[They can go with us now . ] Yuna

[Yu, Yuna-san is amazing . You can do this as well?!] Karina

[Keep it a secret to everyone . ] Yuna

Karina hugs Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear, which became smaller .

[Swaying Bear-chan, Hugging Bear-chan . They look very cute! Yuna-san, can I also become smaller?] Karina

[…………] Yuna

For a moment, Karina’s words stunned my thoughts .

[Can I get smaller so that I can ride on Swaying Bear-chan and Hugging Bear-chan?] Karina

Apparently, Karina really thinks I can turn her smaller using magic .

It was just a joke . It will become a huge problem if she truly believes that there was a magic that can make her small, so I rushed to correct it .

[I’m sorry my magic can’t make you smaller . I can only turn Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear smaller, but not anything else . These children are special . ] Yuna

[Is that so?] Karina

Karina made a disappointed look .

Did you want to be small that much?

Even if you don’t get smaller, you can normally ride Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear after we’re done here .

[And if Karina gets smaller, you won’t be able to hold the crystal plate . ] Yuna

[Uh, that’s right . ] Karina

[But why did you decided to get smaller?] Yuna

[I was wondering if I could ride them inside the house or in the garden . If we are small, we can run around . ] Karina

Certainly, if you are big, you can’t run inside the house .