Chapter 18 – Whereabouts of Prayer (2)
Most likely, Arya’s problem is related to divine power.
With that assumption, Kalt next decided to observe the problems between Scarlett and Nellis.
“Mr. Nellis, I’m going to fight without Aria’s assistance. Is that okay?”
“Of course it’s okay. We’re catching kobolds anyway!”
Nellis also did not catch Aria’s kobolds one by one like she did yesterday.
Most of the time I received her assistance, it was when I was running out of stamina while catching things in a row.
“As expected, I received assistance more often than usual yesterday.”
“Ah. Well, that is~.”
“It’s okay. I understand your desire to look good to your new colleagues.”
“Aha, haha.”
Nellis sighed deeply.
I’m glad that you came in as a warrior who just wants to be a vanguard, but the opponent was Kalt, who was in Maybelle’s party.
Having seen yesterday’s ability to defeat a kobold with great ease, Nellis hoped that Kalt would continue to be in the party.
Suddenly!
Kalt observed how well Nellis fought against kobolds without the assistance of divine power.
‘Because I didn’t receive any assistance, my movements were slower than yesterday, but… I’m taking it down without any problems.’
There is no appearance of fear or hesitation in cutting down monsters.
Looking at the way he continued to fight yesterday, he is not physically weak.
However, if you look at their reaction when they first met, they clearly have some kind of problem.
First, Kalt made sure that Aria, who had returned early yesterday, did not use her sacred power as much as possible, and hunted kobolds with Nellis’ party after lunch until late afternoon.
However, it was not possible to find out what the problem was with Nellis, Scarlett, and Aria.
Nellis didn’t seem to have any problems when fighting the kobolds, and Scarlett’s complexion didn’t suddenly turn pale like Arya even when she was given the opportunity to use magic several times until late in the evening.
I couldn’t find the problem.
However, we were able to obtain information about Nellis’ party.
Nellis is not yet at the level where she can use the Mana Blade.
This can be done by gradually teaching Kalt the trick.
Scarlett was able to use basic magic in addition to the fire type magic she mainly used.
Looking at the type of magic she used, it was highly likely that she graduated from an academy, rather than learning it on her own like Ianna.
The blessings that Aria could use were of a higher level than expected.
In addition to basic support, she was able to use the Holy Sword, a holy attack magic that could directly damage Mine, and the Great Heal, which could instantly restore a dying comrade.
Just based on the information obtained today, there was a hidden possibility that Nellis’ party could grow significantly.
Although the level is still low, being a hero itself has a lot of potential.
As long as Nellis watches over her, her skills will grow smoothly.
The potential of a companion who is not a warrior is truly luck.
But at Nellis’ party, Scarlett, the wizard, and Aria, the nun.
Even though the two were called a sloth party, Kalt judged that their abilities were higher than average.
That’s why I became even more curious about Kalt.
What is the problem with these girls, who have such high potential, remaining a sloth party?
Asking questions using hypnosis is left as a last resort that can be used at any time.
First, the next three days.
We decided to spend only three days exploring their problems and getting closer to them.
Because that side will later show a very impressive response in the process of educating them about Kalt and their position.
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“It’s really amazing, Mr. Kalt.”
It’s been 4 days since Kalt became Nellis’ party.
The second day was chosen by Kalt as a period of time to become intimate with them.
After returning from her request and finishing dinner, Nellis, Scarlett, and Aria gathered in Nellis’ room.
Not only the topics we gather to talk about, but also new party members.
To them, it was Kalt, a veteran of the Maybelle party and a senior figure in the warrior party who they thought could never keep up.
Since Kalt was at Maybelle’s party, the three of them only had a vague perception that she was a great person.
But now it’s been 4 days since we were at the same party.
The common perception they had of Kalt was that he was an incredibly capable man.
“Yes, he is a kind-hearted person.”
First of all, I have good personality.
The day after seeing Aria’s complexion worsen, she decided that Aria had overused her divine power and took steps to prevent Aria from using her divine power as much as possible.
Arya even felt remorse for her lie to Kalt.
“Yes, you can even use the Mana Blade. Mr. Kalt, you are really much stronger than me.”
While Kalt was exterminating the kobolds, he asked Nellis if he could use the Mana Blade.
Of course, Nellis said it was impossible for her level.
I can still vividly recall Nellis.
Kalt was neither disappointed nor belittled by Nellis’ answer.
Kalt said with a kind smile.
“Then do your best to pull out the Mana Blade. I will help you too.”
“Could Mr. Kalt use the Mana Blade?”
“Yes. Would you like to see it?”
With that said, Kalt created a mana blade right in front of Nellis and the others.
A season that can only be used by warriors and warriors who are not only skilled in swordsmanship but also have excellent magic manipulation skills.
Not only Nellis, who opened her mouth wide at the sight of the Mana Blade, but even Scarlett and Aria were surprised.
Following Nellis, Scarlett also acknowledged that Kalt was outstanding.
“… He seemed to have a lot of experience.”
When Kalt asked Scarlett what type of magic she could use, Scarlett at first felt as if she was being judged.
I felt like I was looking down on myself by saying I would judge you myself.
However, Kalt’s actions themselves were not wrong.
At least I need to know what magic my party mates use.
Suppressing her discomfort, Scarlett answered Kalt’s question, and soon she realized that her discomfort was simply an illusion.
Every time Scarlett recited the types of magic she used, Kalt’s face brightened.
“I know how to use all the basic magic. That’s perfect.”
“What do you mean it’s a good thing?”
“Well, basic magic is very useful when exploring dungeons or doing long-term requests. For example…”
Kalt gave various examples of applications for magic based on his adventures so far.
When it is difficult to procure drinking water, when fire cannot be started properly with flint in wetlands, when visibility is difficult such as in the dark of night or deep caves, and other examples of basic magic that are helpful in battle even though their direct power is weak.
Among them, there were methods that even the academy could not teach.
Methods that allow you to recite experiences that you have actually experienced.
At the academy, students only learned basic magic through general education and taught the rest in a way that allowed them to hone their specialties.
But after hearing Kalt’s words, Scarlett realized how diverse magic could be used.
“I can’t believe she knows how to use so many magics. It’s reassuring to have a talented wizard like Scarlett as a colleague.”
“Well, if you study a little bit, you can use everything.”
Kalt did not mention out loud that there were magicians in the world at the time who did not even feel the need to study and did not want to study.
“But it’s not just his skills, Mr. Kalt is really…”
Nellis said, clenching her fists.
“You cook really deliciously!”
Scarlett and Aria nodded their heads in agreement.
That happened at lunchtime today.
“Today, try the dish I made.”
“The dish that Mr. Kalt made?”
A suggestion made while hunting kobolds diligently in the morning.
“Yes. Don’t you get tired of constantly eating beef jerky or bread for lunch?”
There were no members who opposed Kalt’s opinion.
No matter how many kobolds there are, it is enough to settle down near the place where they have already been defeated, and he was also curious about how good Kalt’s cooking skills were, which he said he was confident about.
“Now, sit down.”
Four low-height folding chairs were taken out.
It was an item ordered from a craftsman so that Kalt could rest comfortably even when eating.
After seating Nellis and the others on chairs, Kalt quickly finished preparing the food.
When cooking outside, speed is everything.
And cooking can be completed quickly by preparing it in advance.
Kalt, who became closer to Nadia and was able to use the kitchen to his heart’s content, prepared the dishes for today’s lunch in advance and put them in a pot in his inventory.
All Kalt does outside is prepare dishes.
All I had to do was heat the meat and vegetable stew I had prepared in advance and boil it.
Kalt poured the warmed stew into a bowl and handed it to them in turn with a spoon.
Nellis and the others were shocked as they ate the stew together, feeling the warmth of the stew through the bowl.
Delicious.
It’s really delicious.
The unique salty taste of the stew, the juicy meat, and the gently chewy vegetables made it impossible for them to stop eating it once they tasted it.
This is the first time for them to eat this kind of food outside, not even in a restaurant.
In the first place, I have never had a stew as delicious as the stew made by Kalt at any other restaurant.
“I really enjoyed it… I felt energized when I caught the kobolds in the afternoon.”
“I’m good at fighting, and I’m good at cooking. What can’t I do?”
“I’m really glad Mr. Kalt joined our party.”
“… You know. I told you that Mr. Kalt is good at psychological counseling. So how about we tell our concerns this time?”
Scarlett and Aria fell silent again at Nellis’ words.
“Hmm. After all, it’s a bit much to say, right?”
“No, I should tell you. Since we’re in the same party, you’ll know anyway. But… I’ll tell you after I leave this town.”
“I have already shown my pathetic side to Mr. Kalt. I have to reveal it as Nellis said. Sooner or later… I will reveal it to Mr. Kalt myself. Of course, I will not talk about the problem between Nellis and Scarlett with my own mouth.”
“Thank you. Ah, I should tell you too…! That’s a really pathetic reason! Ugh, but I think Mr. Kalt will find some way… Okay! I’ll tell you too! … Aria, next time.”
Nellis Party’s impression of Kalt was much better than Kalt thought.
After a short meeting, Nellis and the others went to their respective rooms to sleep.
And at that time, Kalt.
“Ha-eup, Chu-eup… Puha. Clap clap…”
“Very good, Nadia. Just lick it from the bottom up.”
“Yes, Mr. Kalt♡”
I was teaching fellatio to Nadia.