We finished checking the fifth seal. Considering the distance between each seal, the serpent is gigantic.
Might as well think that it has the size to match a Kraken.
“Now then, Mumuroot, is it possible to temporarily strengthen the seal?” (Kagali)
Kagali-san asks Mumuroot-san who had finished checking all the seals.
“If we can set up a magic circle and have the magic stones needed for it, we can temporarily strengthen it. But as I said earlier, I don’t know how much time we can buy.” (Mumuroot)
“Fufu, if we can extend it even by one or two, we’ll be happy. I simply hope it won’t be zero.” (Kagali)
Certainly, at zero, the possibility of defeating it will be on the lower side. But if we can gain even a little time to seal it, the chances of defeating it will increase.
“I’d like to go back to the village and make some preparations if you don’t mind.” (Mumuroot)
I pulled out a bear gate and opened the door to the elven village.
“I’m off, then.” (Mumuroot)
“I’m counting on you.” (Kagali)
“I will also help grandpa.” (Ruimin)
As Ruimin tried to follow Mumuroot-san, Sakura called out to her.
“Ruimin-san. I’m glad to meet you. Will you come again?” (Sakura)
Ruimin glanced at me.
“Sure, why not. After dealing with the giant snake, I’ll bring Ruimin here again.” (Yuna)
Sakura looked happy at my words.
“Ruimin. I’ll close the door after you pass through. Call me when you’re ready.” (Yuna)
“I understand.” (Ruimin)
Ruimin entered the bear gate with Mumuroot-san leading the way. Ruimin gave a slight wave to Sakura, who waved back. After confirming that the two of them were done giving farewells, I closed the door and put away the bear gate.
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“It’s a really mysterious door.” (Shinobu)
“Indeed, if I could open that door, I would not hesitate to do so”. (Kagali)
“I’m the only one who can open it.” (Yuna)
To be precise, it can only be opened by my bear puppet.
“Why don’t you just leave it open then?” (Shinobu)
“I can’t leave it open because it consumes magical power.” (Yuna)
“Well, all this must be quite draining on your magical power.” (Kagali)
“Too bad.” (Shinobu)
Well, in reality, it’s not a significant drain on my magical power, but I really can’t leave it open indefinitely.
“Well, then, let’s get into action, shall we? Shinobu. You take Sakura and head back. Report to Suou about this. Go!” (Kagali)
“Roger. But what about the content of the report? I’ll explain to His Majesty the King that Mumroot-san will set up a reinforced barrier, right? But the door that can take you anywhere is a secret, right? I can’t explain why or how Mumroot-san got here. If I tell him about the door, I’ll die.” (Shinobu)
“Oh yeah, that’s right.” (Kagali)
Kagali-san looks at the place where the bear gate was earlier.
Certainly, if Mumroot-san is going to set up reinforced barriers, she will have to report to the king. When will we fight? What should we do with our forces? We cannot decide how the fight will go by ourselves.
It’s a major battle for the whole country.
The only question is how much of an asset they will be in the fight against the giant snake.
As far as I’m concerned, I don’t mind as long as they’re going to be an asset, but if they’re going to be a liability, they might as well not be there.
I don’t want to see people die in front of me. But that doesn’t mean I will let them fight by themselves.
In the worst-case scenario, they might really have to lead it by ship and move away from the country. Maybe they will go to an uncharted island where no one lives.
“For the time being, let’s just pretend that Mumroot came by accident.” (Kagali)
Kagali-san said something acceptable as if she had become too tired to think.
As a matter of fact, it’s hard to explain Mumroot-san’s presence because of the contract magic.
“That bear girl must have come to this country by chance as well. There’s nothing wrong with a coincidence of that magnitude. Or tell them that he wanted to see his beautiful lover for the first time in hundreds of years.” (Kagali)
Sure, Kagali-san is beautiful, but it’s pretty impressive that she can say that for herself. I’m sure she’s been told this many times by many people. Well, it’s a story of a world far from me.
I compared my chests with Kagali-san’s.
As expected, men do like big breasts after all.
“Then, if you are asked, Kagali-sama, please give a proper explanation.” (Shinobu)
“For now, just tell Suou about Mumuroot. If you tell him it’s from me, we can do anything. I know about 100 or 200 of his weaknesses, so don’t worry.” (Kagali)
That sounds reassuring, doesn’t it?