16 ◇ Hero’s Vessel, Contemplation (Revised)

Kousuke was very surprised, since Daltra’s office work was swift.

First, a follow-up report on the dedication of the magic tool, the [Ring of Cresen Memeus].

This had come to the glasses when he woke up in the morning – which, crucially different from contact lenses, were excellent because they didn’t dry out his eyes, degrade with continued use, or detach from his eyes due to impact.

Apparently, it’s a bigger deal than Kousuke thought.

It’s called a magic tool, but naturally, there are differences in value and classification between each magic tool.

Anyway, there are artificial magic tools and divine creation magic tools.

As the name suggests, artificial magic tools are made by humans.

Examples include the glasses worn by most subjects and visitors, the sheets that help them learn simple magic, and the anti-magic fibers that were woven into the coat they wore yesterday.

These were developed by researchers called witches and made by those called sorcerers.

The main source, or starting point for the idea, are the divine creation magic tools.

In the age of myths, numerous treasure tools were created by Gods.

By the way, the ones obtained in the [Sanctuary] may be called divine creation magic tools, but the ones obtained in the [Akuryo] should in principle be called evil creation magic tools.

[The Ring of Cresen Memeus] is an evil creation magic tool.

What humans are doing is, studying the Gods’ creations and produce somewhat self-serving imitations.

With just this much explanation, you should already understand the value of the divine creation magic tools.

A new original miracle is the source of ten thousand imitation miracles.

In other words, anyone could obtain the status “Cresen Memeus’s Magical Power, Cresen Memeus’s Natural Attributes, Cresen Memeus’s Anti-Impact, Cresen Memeus’s Anti-Penetration”, albeit in a much-degraded form from the original, in exchange for money.

This is a big deal if you think about it calmly.

Every human being has magical powers, so if it’s only a small cut, it can be regenerated with his/her own magical power.

If you drown in a river, are hit by a storm, struck by lightning, caught in a fire, or caught in a landslide, you can limit the damage with the blessing of the anti-natural attribute.

Anti-impact and anti-penetration are abilities that anyone involved in rough terrains would want.

It is the divine creation magic tools that saves the subjects and brings immense wealth to the nation.

There is no difference between a God and an evil God there.

That’s why, even though their classifications might differ, it is extremely difficult to obtain the divine creation magic tools.

Indeed, this could be called a feat worthy of a hero.

It’s no wonder that the young noblewoman chose it as a means of reversing her situation.

Considering the profit that [The Ring of Cresen memeus] imitation would make, as Shiro had said yesterday, a small house or two would be cheap.

That’s why there are things to be concerned about….

Anyway, a ceremony will be held in a week to commemorate the recovery of the magic tool.

Either they decided it was worth opening up the schedule and twisting it up, or they don’t have the time to do it, although I’m sure they don’t.

Probably the former.

It was also noted that the King was busy and the Third Princess would attend in his place.

It was also said that if there was anything he wanted, she would see to it it as much as possible.

After thinking for a moment, Kosuke looked up at the ceiling of the tavern.

It was morning.

Nine o’clock.

If I had to put it in this world’s words, it’s nine.

A day is twenty-four hours and a year is three hundred and sixty-five days.

It’s true that the climate is not quite the same as Japan’s, but they say that there are modest seasons.

Right now, the weather is autumn, which Kosuke felt even when he first arrived.

Of course, it’s the result of translation magic doing its work, so there probably is a different name for it in Arkrea.

After waking up, he picked up the breakfast that the tavern’s master had made and then sipped his milk.

It seems that the gold obtained from yesterday’s labyrinth attack is enough to last for nearly two years if you live modestly.

So, he planned to play around with it until a week later.

Rather, since he is still unfamiliar with the circumstances of this world due to all the fighting, it is absolutely necessary for him to deepen his knowledge of that area.

But Kousuke, as a boy, wanted to have an adventure.

For Kousuke, who doesn’t like to do things halfway, cutting off the labyrinth capture in the middle is quite a mental burden.

It’s  like the feeling of a child who paused the game when he was told it was time to eat, even though he was just about to clear the game.

I can’t wait to continue.

I want to fight the guardians of [Zest].

I want to challenge the labyrinths outside of [Zest].

Wealth?

Fame?

Yeah, they’re important.

That’s what some people value, of course, and I don’t want to make fun of it.

But for Kousuke, it’s different.

Before thinking about revenge for his sister, Kousuke just wanted to live happily.

Whoever wants to study is allowed to do so.

Anyone who wants to earn money should just do so.

Therefore, it’s okay for the guy who just wants to play, to play around.

If it gets people in trouble, they’ll be labeled as bad, but not in this world.

Who’s in trouble?

Defeating a demon, recovering a magical tool, who needs it?

No, rather, it’s the opposite.

Do what you want to do and the world will be enriched.

Yeah, it’s true: Arkrea is a world which you can become happy.

In the old world, Kousuke was nothing but a murderer.

I don’t know if I would have been able to be happy after I was punished and released from prison.

But he couldn’t be as happy as he is in this world, where he is useful to others.

This world is good for me.

That much is clear.

“Goshujinsama!”

It’s not his name, but it’s what Kousuke accepts allows himself to be called by, and turns his gaze to where the voice came from.

So, what shall we do today?

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