CH 239.1

“Haaah, haaah…… I-I can’t anymore…… Nii-san……” (Lucia)

Lucia *gutari* lay limp and looked at me with resentful eyes.

Her limbs that were thrown out didn’t have any strength anymore, and her expression was very pale as if blood had been drained from her.

The amount of magic power Lucia possesses is enormous. In addition to her initial talent, she has been recharging my collection of Relic for a long time, so her magical power alone surpasses that of even the best Magi. Would you understand how extraordinary she is if I tell you that she can recharge my collection of Relic almost without a break, while Marietta and the others can recharge it only by drinking down magic restoration potions one after another?

This time, I brought very little Relic with me because I was sightseeing, so recharging them every morning seemed much easier, but――.

I looked at the Key of the Earth that she had been recharging exhaustively.

“Fuuumu.” (Cry)

“Really what is the Key of the Earth――It does not, have the same charging amount as a sword――” (Lucia)

Lucia was out of breath. The Barrier Rings are one of the most famous Relic because of the enormous amount of magic power it requires. However, it seems that this Key of the Earth required far more Magic power than Barrier Rings.

It is also understandable that Luke was unable to recharge it.

What kind of effect does it have? Even the famous sword-type Relic that Ark has――『Historia (Pioneer of History)』 doesn’t require that much Magic power.

I smiled unintentionally.

“I see, this is――Dangerous.” (Cry)

“!?” (Lucia)

As one would expect from a Relic that is recognized as a national treasure and how can I say this, my collector’s spirit is being stimulated.

The fact that such a small Relic requires so much Magic power is, so to speak, like a crab stuffed full of meat.

Now then, how do I check its abilities……

Lucia extended her arm and knocked on my knees without strength.

“Don’t look, so happyyyy.” (Lucia)

“Is it as powerful as the “Float (Aerial Fortress)”……” (Cry)

“!?” (Lucia)

The world of Relics is a profound one. One of the most massive Relics identified in this world is a flying castle called “Float (Aerial Fortress)”.

As its name suggests, it flies freely in the sky and unilaterally burns down the ground with its powerful magic cannon, it was an unbelievable Relic that once struck the world with terror.

The magical recharge of a Relic is basically proportional to its size and power. The consummation of Magic for facility-type and building-type Relics is off the charts.

And in fact, it is said that the Magic power that “Float (Aerial Fortress)” needs was incomparable to that of a Barrier Ring.

By the way, the end of the aerial fortresses was due to it crashing because it ran out of Magic power. It had many Magi on board, but even so, it seemed that it still did not have enough Magic power.

Despite the tragedy it had created, its stupid end is now passed down as a joke.

“A keyhole, huuuh……?” (Cry)

“Nii-san………… Please don’t do anything dangerous.” (Lucia)

“I am not going to do anything dangerous.” (Cry)

“…………” (Lucia)

Since it is called the Key of the Earth, there must be a door that can be opened with it. That is only if the Relic’s godfather didn’t name it randomly tho’――.

No…… Maybe it is possible that in order to activate it, it needs its sheath. If the sword is a key, then the keyhole might be its sheath. This thinking isn’t too far-fetched.

Among Relics, it is not that rare that a Relic can only be activated when used in a set.

There are many patterns that make a Relic useless, such as only one shoe-type Relic appearing, or only one Symphonic Stone appearing. I guess I shouldn’t expect too much from this……

“If it is not something dangerous, what are you going to do……” (Lucia)

“Eh? ………… Something fun?” (Cry)

“…………” (Lucia)

Why are you assuming that I would do something dangerous? I have often been in danger, but it wasn’t like I was the one who rushed into them. I think.

When Lucia was silent and had her usual dissatisfied face, I gave her a half-hearted smile and changed the subject.

“By the way, Lucia, will you be ready for the tournament ?” (Cry)

“!? I-It was you, Nii-san who told me to charge the Relic, right!?” (Lucia)

“Certainly……” (Cry)

“…… Don’t tell me, you are making fun of me?” (Lucia)

…… No, but because…… I didn’t expect that the Relic would demand so much Magic power that Lucia, whose main job is a Magi, would collapse.

When I fell silent, my Imouto, who was able to sigh a little, says.

“I will be alright. Even if I am exhausted, all I need to do is to get potions from Sytry…… But rather than that will you be alright, Leader?” (Lucia)

“Of course, I am ready to cheer you on. I will even wave a flag.” (Cry)

“…………” (Lucia)

§　§　§

When the tofu ingredients were gone, the endless process of making Aburaage finally comes to an end.

By the way, there was nothing left of the product that was supposed to be sold because Byakko-sama ate all of it.

Unlike Sora, who was fed up with the greasy smell, the petite Byakko-sama looked a little disappointed. Apparently, after eating dozens of servings, she still hadn’t eaten enough. Sora, who had been forced to support her all the time, already had a sore wrist. 

Byakko-sama was staring at Sora. All of it was unexpected, but the pressure I felt from her gaze was as extraordinary as ever.

I don’t know what to do. Should I ask what I can do to help?

Fake Kitsune-sama…… Please help me.

Her silent stare makes my eyes *guruguru* spin but I manage to somehow open my mouth.

“So Byakko-sama………… You like Aburaage.” (Sora)

“………… Not really.” (Imouto Kitsune)

Said Byakko-sama with a stern attitude. How could she say such a thing after eating so much?

Clearly, she ate more than her body size. Although, her thin belly remained as flat as it was before she ate.

After that, the Byakko-sama goes silent. I heard that the Boss is talkative, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.

I have to talk about something…… But what? Sora is just a priestess. I have been educated, but not to be standing next to the Boss. 

The silent Byakko-sama suddenly looks at Sora and says.

“If you don’t give me Aburaage in ten seconds, I’ll kil――” (Imouto Kitsune)

“Ehm, between Byakko-sama and the fake Kitsune-sama――《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》, what kind of relationship do you have?” (Sora)

“……………………” (Imouto Kitsune)