Chapter 139 – Ice Crystal -1-

[You can see the spirits. ]

One of the most important lines in the notification window.

It would be difficult to make a contract with the spirit with just this, but I have no intention of doing it. My head is on the verge of bursting just from handling a single Gleipnir.

Originally, being able to see spirits in this world was an innate ability and talent.

The spirit magic cast by the spirit sorcerer is hard to feel the difference from the sorcerer’s magic for those who cannot see the spirit.

However, if you look at the real life of a spiritist who seems useful and comfortable, it is very different from what ordinary people imagine.

Like cowardly spirits who don’t like to attack anyone with their abilities, or mischievous so much that they don’t listen at important moments.

As you progress through the game after this second wanderer, there are quite a few side quests in which the spiritists complain of fatigue due to the spirits.

The structure of spirits’ thinking is completely different from that of ordinary intelligent beings, so it is impossible to predict.

Even if the magician asks for a contract, there are many unfair clauses, so it is far from the versatility of a normal wizard.

That’s why even if you signed a contract with the spirits and learned spirit magic, it’s a cold reality that you must also do the next best thing, such as magic or archery.

It’s cramped once you know the truth.
In reality, spiritism is a power full of limitations.

Being able to see what others can’t and can’t see is definitely a strength.

In a common case, seeing a spirit is a sign of group solidarity or trust.

Facing the spirit with eyes on it is like a privilege that is born from birth.

It is common knowledge and commonly known ‘establishment’ that it can never be achieved through acquired efforts.

Therefore, the privileged person also has the image of being a creature born with favoritism and blessings from noble beings.

‘It’s just a matter of simple aptitude without anything like that in the actual setting…’

Most of the people who deal with spirits, which are symbols of such specialness, are elves who are said to have a high affinity with nature.

There are people who deal with spirits in humans and other races, but their number and proportion are extremely rare and precious compared to elves.

That’s why elves sometimes argue about whether or not they can see spirits.

‘Among those who can see spirits, there are no evil ones.’ It is a ridiculous rumor that the elf race is superior and good, and they go around saying that they are superior.

The problem is that as a theory that has no evidence to prove it has been put up for hundreds of years, the sentence written in the shell of an aphorism hardens like a fact, and most people believe it that way.

Continuing from this point, in the game, there are cases where you can buy favor by proving that you can see the spirits in a party with a spiritist.

‘It’s not a bad thing… I guess I’ll have something to write about.’

The standard of the game is to carry out additional side quests or prepare for the next dimension with a body that can now see the spirits.

Right now, I don’t have the time to invest in it, and the rewards are of no merit to me.

Sabak- Sabak-

Stepping on the soft grass, I made my way to the tree where the shirt was hanging.

‘I can just leave those two…’

Before chasing Deganello.
After administering the expensive potion, Robert’s complexion was not bad.

His natural body is strong and recovers well, so he will receive potions well.

In addition, his arm was also blown off, so when he opened his eyes, he would have a great mental panic.

If you come to your senses and see Robert whimpering, his fists might go out and kill you.

Same goes for Isaac.

In the first place, Deganello’s attention was focused on Robert, and he wasn’t beaten to the point of death, so if you leave it like this, it will happen on its own.

Although the one eye that was ruptured is likely to remain intact even if it is repaired, it is highly likely that it will not be visible even if it is restored.

He saved me right before I died, so I did enough good deeds- after that, I’m not part-time job.

Hogu, who will take on the karma of the Amon men, cannot survive in this empire.

‘Let’s go home.’

Pong-!

Shallow wounds that disappear without a trace after drinking a bottle of potion.

Thanks to Romerius’s vision, it’s definitely faster to hear the effect of the potion.

After lavishly wiping the hardened blood on her healed skin with holy water, she put on the shirt hanging from the tree again.

…
…

According to what Ricke had heard through Chloe.

In the capital, the Marquis Bolt and his vassals rushed through the gate to the academy and caused a commotion during class.

Someone from another department sent a signal and did something, but nothing more was known to the students.

It is said that even Rike saw priests from the church coming to the academy.

‘Did Isaac wake up first and send the signal?’

Rike, too, seemed to have no further interest than that, so he immediately moved on to another topic.

After a hearty dinner, Rike and I sat on the floor in the living room, not in the bedroom.

ㅡ

“Isn’t it strange that it looks like ice but doesn’t melt when you touch it?”

Rike, who was sitting between my legs, looked at the ice crystals rolling around in his hands, emitting chills, curiously, then asked me again.

“Brother… Is it really okay for me to eat this?”

“Eclair and I ate it a long time ago, so it doesn’t work. One will go to Chloe.”

“I agree with that too… I feel uncomfortable with only receiving great things.”

Challangi rubbed the back of her head against my chest and Rike made a whining sound as she mixed her charms.

“Sounds like that again.”

Every time he took the elixir, he said, ‘Now… I’ll shamelessly take it and repay you by becoming stronger!’

It’s just cute to see things bent like this after receiving them.

When he puts his hand inside his clothes and gently touches his lower stomach, Rike lets out a strange nasal sound.

“Huh…”

“Isn’t there something I need to do once everything is finished? I’m not just accepting it from the beginning. To be honest, tonight’s dinner is so delicious that I feel like this isn’t enough.”

Rike, who understood her meaning from my words and gestures, smiled and leaned comfortably against me.

“Because of my insistence, Eclair-sister will have to wait for her turn… Even if I try to be impudent, it doesn’t work well in front of my brother…”

She hugged Rike from behind her and pressed her body closer to calm her down.

“Don’t be impatient. It’s just because Rike’s nature is kind.”

“I’m not a good girl…”

“No. From my point of view, that’s right.”

“Huh…!”

Her lique’s body twitched as she gently touched her soft ear lobe with her hand.

“It’s not a flaw to be indifferent to others who are not related to you. You only care about the people around you, and you don’t have enough hands to do well, and life is too much. I think you’re a good person even if you just work hard.”

“…”

After holding her ice crystal and placing her chin on the top of Rike’s head, who seemed to be thinking a lot.

She brought out her words that reminded her of the future she was dreaming of. It is the place of her lyke’s resolve and the pillar of her firm heart.

“I think about it every time. I’m afraid that my personality will affect the child’s growth when our work is done… But Riquet and Éclair will definitely be good parents.”

Rike, who was staring blankly at my words, asked in a voice mixed with anticipation and concern.

“Brother. It’s too greedy, but… I want to be a parent like my mother. Can I become…?”

Rike wants to pass on to her children the affection and tenderness she has been denied by her mother.

I said as I gently stroked Rike’s belly with her assurance and confidence.

“Like can do it unconditionally. She’ll be all right.”

I can feel Rike’s mood a little excited, as if there was something in her confident tone.

“Thank you… I’m sure you’ll be the coolest and best father on the continent. He already is.”

She turned her head and thanked Rike, who was looking at me with bright eyes, with a short kiss.

“I’ve got a little courage. I don’t have children yet.”

Looking back at the conversation, it seemed that they were already pregnant and worried about the birth, so they laughed while looking at each other’s faces.

“Huu-Then now, let’s shamelessly work hard for the future with her beloved brother.”

With her blush and her bashful smile, Rike picked up her ice crystal with her fingers.

…

The way to consume ice crystals is the simplest among elixirs.

It’s not just ice crystals, it’s just that the elixir of jeong(晶) is characterized by the same effect regardless of whether you use the technique or not.

Just swallow the pure mana of nature that does not need to be processed and wait for the moment it is absorbed into the body.

Ice crystal releases mana by emitting cold air that humans have had for a long time unpredictable.

It is not impossible to endure the cold that follows there, but it is quite severe.

Conversely, taking ice crystals in a hot tub out of concern for the cold is a handshake.

Even hot water, steaming up, will soon be eroded by the cold air of ice crystals and will turn into cold water with thin ice floating around.

Even if you light a bonfire, the frost will dampen the trees, and if you wear thick clothes, the frost will accumulate inside and make you feel colder.

“I’ll hug you.”

Hehe~”

Before consuming ice crystals, Rike and I became naked and pressed our skins closely.

“Am-“

Immediately after putting the ice crystal in her mouth, a white cold air flowed from Rike’s mouth as she breathed.

A pure white breath reminiscent of midwinter that does not go well with the warm interior.

Rike’s skin felt unusually cool, and the temperature began to drop rapidly.

A force of nature that humans cannot resist apart from patience.

“Whoa…Whoo…”

She held Rike tightly in her arms as she began to shiver from the cold that spread through her body.

“It’s okay. It’s okay, don’t worry.”

When consuming ice crystals, there are cases where, like me and eclair, I eat alone, endure the cold, and wait until the absorption ends.

There is no need to do such a thing if there is a person who can maintain his body temperature without problems even in cold weather.

Just touching the skin and sharing the warmth of a person is a great strength.

“Aww…!”

A thin layer of frost formed on the floor, and the air itself became cold as the house was engulfed in the cold of the ice crystals.

I waited for Rike to calm down while sharing his body temperature for a while.