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The girl I saved before?

Hi, do you mind if I sit here?

Okay.

Thank you for what happened today.

I'll order what he ordered.

Yes, please go ahead.

You're welcome.

Oh... my name is Lucy.

You saved my life.

No, you're exaggerating.

Here you go!

Alright, cheers.

By the way...

Thanks.

That's amazing!

You cast your spell without reciting magic chants, didn't you?

Raising your level to that point must have been incredibly hard!

Yes.

That means your mastery level is over fifty, right?

Well, you could say that.

I've been learning magic for a little over a year.

Looking back now, I think I was really desperate back then.

You're joking, right?

Just one year?

By the way, did you come from another world?

Yes, that's right.

So you must be one of the heroes!

I heard that everyone who comes from another world has strong skills.

So that's the reason.

No, I'm not.

Wait, she seems to have completely misunderstood.

I only have the weakest skills.

Tell me...

How about forming a party with me?

Don't you want to?

Don't bring your face so close!

"Makoto Takatsuki adds a new member to his party"

Hey there, Makoto!

You did great out there!

So did you finally manage to beat a giant ogre too?

It was just luck.

What are you saying?

Get close to him?

I'm trying to convince Makoto to form a party with me!

Lucy, are you trying to get close to Makoto?

That's right!

What? Why?

No, I still plan to go it alone a while longer.

What?

"Will you let Lucy join your party?" "Yes" "No"

Why?

For one thing, I don't know you well enough, Lucy.

It'll be hard to keep adventuring alone from now on.

Come on, Makoto.

I know, but I want to advance slowly, at my own pace.

No, you're well past Bronze rank.

Even though you're still at Bronze rank.

That's right, Makoto!

After all, you did manage to defeat a giant ogre.

Look at this.

These are my stats.

What?

What is this?

Your stats are terrible, aren't they?

Are you a commoner?

I knew you'd react like that.

What a great guy you are!

Is that supposed to be a compliment?

Still, you've worked really hard on your own, Makoto.

Just a moment!

Your magic mastery has reached ninety!

Mastery of magic is the only thing that's at an insane level.

I had to figure out how to use the little magic power I have.

I see.

That's all there is to it. So I'm not planning on forming a party.

So that's why you went through all that trouble to lure that huge ogre toward the water.

I don't mind that at all!

My skill is "Fire Magic: King Rank!"

I'm sure I'd be useful!

That's amazing!

King rank?

I can choose which party I want to join.

There are plenty of parties that would welcome you, so you don't need me.

Her skill is really amazing, but as you know,

Well, thanks to my rank,

Lucy can't make good use of it at all.

Well, you'll be fine if you're with Makoto.

No, no, on the other hand, a party of two mages might be...

Right? Right?

An event in a role-playing game that forces me to form a party?

Everything will be fine as long as we're together!

Is this one of those moments where I can't continue the game unless I choose "Yes"?

"Do you accept Lucy joining your party?" "Yes" "No"

What's the harm in that?

Try joining a party.

Makoto, it's great having party members with you.

Please, Makoto!

Let's join the same party.

Coming right up!

Boss! Three mugs of beer!

Yes!

Thank you, Makoto!

Okay, okay, fine.

"Do you accept Lucy joining your party?" "Yes" "No"

What?

Hey!

What do you think you're doing, after asking us to join your party?

I have no business with people who might abandon me and run away.

What?

We apologize for that.

...Hey, Lucy.

And I have no use for a leader who can't be relied upon either.

Anyway, I've decided to join Makoto's party!

Do you think you're someone so important?

Shut up!

I'm sure the party will fall apart regardless!

Y-yes.

Alright, alright, that's enough, both of you. Enough.

Jan, don't you have something to say to Makoto?

Thanks for saving us!

No, there's no need to thank me.

...Thank you, Makoto.

I'm sure anyone would have done the same thing in that moment.

You're an extremely generous person!

What?

Alright, make sure you get along as novice colleagues.

No, you're exaggerating.

Understood?

Let's have a drink together!

And so, I managed to form my first party.

Makoto!

Good morning. Have you been waiting long?

Sorry for being late!

No, I just came out.

Good morning.

That's good!

Wait, this sounds like a conversation between lovers.

Alright, let's head out!

Yes.

Still, she really is beautiful now that I take a good look at her.

No, stop!

Clear your mind!

Tell me, Lucy, you're an Elf, aren't you?

What...? Y-yes.

I'm from the Elf village.

I figured. So there are elves with red eyes and red hair.

Well... I'm not a pure-blooded elf.

Does that bother you?

No, not at all.

I only asked because you're the first elf I've met since coming to this world.

So that's the reason.

I'm not sure if I should dig deeper into these questions.

We're hunting goblins today, right?

This is a big challenge for someone like me, who lacks social skills.

Where are we heading?

I usually go to the outskirts of Monster Forest.

It takes half a day to get there.

What? Isn't that really far?

We'll be fine, we'll be fine.

What do you mean by "fine"?

Come here and give me your hand.

Water magic: Walk on Water.

No chanting? It seems perfectly normal, right?

If you do, the spell will wear off.

Don't let go of my hand, okay?

Hold on tight, we're going to move very fast.

The water's surface feels soft, like down.

This is really strange.

What?! What is this?

I've made some modifications to the spell "Water Magic: Flow."

Alright, let's speed up a little.

I named it "Moving Water Path."

What a strange name.

Do you always travel this way?

We arrived in the blink of an eye, didn't we?

Yes.

Water magic: Mist.

We're surrounded by goblins.

How many are there?

Shh! Stay calm.

Impossible!

It's all right.

Around forty.

We're in the middle of the fog, so the chances of it noticing us are slim.

You're used to this, aren't you?

Please, don't call me that.

That's what you'd expect from a goblin cleaner.

I'm going to go hunt some of the goblins nearby now.

O-okay.

Be careful.

Stealth.

M-Makoto?

But I can't see it.

I took one down.

It's fine.

Freeze!

Freeze its blood so it doesn't splatter everywhere!

Impossible!

He did all that without chanting a spell?

This guy does amazing things as if they're nothing.

Stealth.

I'll go hunt some more.

That's ten goblins in such a short time.

You're really amazing.

But this trick magic is all I can do, because my magical energy reserves are tiny.

O-okay.

By the way, could you show me some of your magic?

Those aren't tricks!

But it takes me at least three minutes to chant the spell.

G-got it.

If any goblin comes near you, I'll take care of it.

So you can concentrate on your spell.

...Okay.

O goddess Sol, protector of life and controller of flame,

I have to prove to Makoto that I can succeed.

Let flames blaze amid the silence and the chaos.

today is the day of beginnings,

the day of creation you proclaimed:

Goddess, let this moment, illuminated by your voice,

be a new rebirth of creation,

Amazing!

and answer my prayers with your sacred flame that spreads peace and harmony.

...but

I beg you and await your response...

let the flame burn as you will.

Doesn't this look a bit too big?

It's appearing here.

Fireball!

Well, that was amazing, but...

What do you think, Makoto?

W-water!

Water! Water!

Makoto, are you angry?

Not only did I make you do all the work to put out the fire,

you were also scolded because of me.

I'm not angry.

So you won't disband our party, then?

It's only the first day.

tone down your fire power a little.

But I think next time you should

That was the smallest I could do.

I can't reduce the fire power any further.

Would you mind showing me your spirit book for a moment?

So your unique skills are "King-rank Fire Magic" and "Elemental Control"?

On top of that, you're a High Mage, so you can use all four elements.

Fire, water, wood, and earth, right?

So what does an Elemental Controller do?

But... I can't use them.

That's because I've only been trained in fire magic.

It's a skill that many Elves and Dwarves have.

Because we revere the elemental spirits.

You can use it too, right?

Elemental magic is hard, isn't it?

Looks like she can't do it.

I see.

True, we borrow magical energy from elemental spirits instead of using our own.

But controlling them is extremely difficult.

Yeah, that's an extremely tall order.

I can't even control my own magical energy properly yet, so...

So why don't we start from here?

Alright.

Lucy's magic doesn't just require a long incantation,

it's also unstable.

Our first step is to raise her mastery so she can control the size of her flames.

She also needs to practice controlling it better.

I was totally useless today, too.

Your mastery has gone up by one level, so let's take our time.

But I still have a long way to go before I reach fifty.

You never gain anything from joining my training, do you?

No need to worry about that.

I'm still hunting goblins early in the morning.

I wish I knew how to cheer up a girl at times like this.

You look discouraged.

I want to become like my mom.

That's right.

What? Is your mom a mage too?

She's an extremely powerful mage.

Is that so?

Do you have a goal, Makoto?

Maybe conquering the Seabed Temple?

"For the time being"?

What are you talking about?

Yeah, you could say that getting past that is my goal for the time being.

The Seabed Temple is such a difficult area that it's known as the last Dimas!

It's better to have ambitious goals, isn't it?

I think you're right.

I-I suppose so...

Looks like she's finally back to her old self. I'm glad.

Yes, I'll work hard again tomorrow!

Makoto!

Yeah.

Jan.

What's up?

Do you want to take on this mission with us?

So, are you gonna say yes?

"Taking down a raging bull."

Actually, they won't let me go. Emily and I are doing this mission on our own.

What are you two planning?

Maybe you should say no.

This mission is in the plains, right?

I can't do anything without a water source.

Yeah, yeah. You know your abilities well.

If things go well, you can get a bigger share of the reward.

Emily and I will handle it.

I wanted to thank you for saving us that day.

See? Just like this girl says!

Makoto, if you're uncomfortable, it's fine to turn them down.

Lucy.

You can use your fire magic as much as you like on the plains.

...Yes, but

I heard you're banned from using fire magic in the Great Forest, is that right?

What?

I think that's right.

What?!

What? You think so too, Makoto?

Yes.

Then let's show them the results of my training!

I fully realize this isn't in my favor,

Why did you agree to that?

but Lucy's fire magic is incredibly powerful when it hits its target.

You mean "if" it hits its target, right?

Well, anyway, her spirits are high and she's fired up, so...

I kind of like that side of you.

Alright, that's fine.

but value your life.

Just remember.

I've told you this many times before,

I won't forgive you if you die, understand?

Safety first.

Good.

Then, good luck, Makoto.

Okay.

I know.

I can't see anything from here.

Can you see it?

It's over there!

Insight!

Yes, it's about one kilometer away from here.

I'll take it out with my magic!

Alright, what's the plan?

Impossible.

You lack control.

What? I'm the only one here who can launch long-range attacks.

Can you hit it?

I'll act as the bait.

I won't be much help at dealing damage this time anyway.

Will you be alright?

I'll use my skills to lure it out.

I'll use support magic to boost the effect of Lucy's and Jan's attacks.

Then we'll weaken it with Lucy's magic,

and Jan can finish it off with his magic sword.

I'll cast some defensive spells on you, Makoto.

Good!

Alright, let's start carrying out the plan!

Lucy, begin your chant.

O goddess Sol, guardian of life and ruler of flame...

Understood.

...Today is a day of beginnings.

Clear mind!

Stealth!

I'm here!

I should be able to outrun it at this distance.

Escape!

It's faster than I expected!

It's chasing me.

Good.

Dodge!

What?

I'm here!

What?

Come on!

It's too early! You can't fire at it before it starts moving!

...A-a ball?

Fire!

It missed!

Lucy, start chanting again!

Water Magic: Ice Floor!

W-we don't have much time!

Lucy! Hurry up with the chant!

Goddess Sol, guardian of life and mistress of flame...

I'll handle it!

Jan! Stall it!

Wind Blade!

Was it that shallow?

I'm here!

Beside the warm glow of the fireplace, I stand before you with my head held high...

Water Magic: Ice Arrow!

I've run out of magic power!

Shield Rush!

Leave it to me!

A-are you done?

Just a little more!

I can't hold on any longer!

In the name of peace and harmony...

Jan!

Let the flame burn as you will it to!

It appears here.

...a ball.

Fire!

It worked.

That was amazing, Lucy!

We did it!

I'll handle reporting this to the guild.

I'll need to request that they buy the monster and transport it.

Yes.

What's wrong?

I was just thinking that we managed to make it work.

Are you joking?

There's another monster!

What?

And it's extremely powerful!

Where?

Over there!

That's impossible!

Gryphon!

...It's one of the most dangerous monsters.