Bear-san, Moving Out
The next day, we convened at the Bear House.
Noa was dressed in comfortable clothes. Her clothes were patterned in red and white, which suited her well. She may not look like an aristocrat, but she exuded the air of a lady.
This might be because of her upbringing as a noble.
And on her waist was a pouch carrying Primme.
“I think it may have been fine to do it at my house.” (Noa)
“It is more convenient to do it here.” (Yuna)
“Is that so?” (Noa)
In theory, Primme should be able to move around anywhere as long as she was in range of the fairy mirror. So, we could have stayed at Noa’s house as Noa said.
But if I had to return using the Bear Transfer Gate, I would have to explain to Cliff how we returned without coming out of the fairy mirror. Things could get complicated if that happened, so I decided to use the fairy mirror in my Bear House.
I had to predict every possible outcome and prepare for it.
Although I didn’t believe what Cliff said was right, I do end up in trouble everywhere I go, in one way or another.
However, I doubt I would get into trouble this time too.
For now, I am in the mood to travel.
Noa didn’t seem convinced of my decision, but she didn’t press me too hard.
“Well then, Primme, please.” (Yuna)
After I said that, Primme approached the fairy mirror on the wall and touched it. The mirror shook like ripples.
“We’re connected. Let’s start with Yuna. Noa, please wait for a moment.” (Primme)
I ensured Primme was on top of my Bear Puppet and slowly touched the fairy mirror. Then, as if being sucked into the mirror, I walked through it.
“Where am I?” (Yuna)
I looked around.
“A lake?” (Yuna)
I was on a small island at the center of a lake. The lake was surrounded by what looked like a forest.
When I turned around, I saw a mirror-like object floating in the water, about the same size as the mirror we entered.
This was the water mirror, huh? It looked like we came out from here.
It was fantastical.
“It’s a lake in the fairy forest. I’ll explain the details later. For now, I’ll go get Noa here.” (Primme) 𝑙𝒾𝒷𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥.𝒸𝑜𝘮
After saying so, Primme flew back into the water mirror.
I checked the map with my skill, but as I expected, the map was all black, showing only the location where I stood. I couldn’t zoom out, so I couldn’t even tell where I was.
While I was looking at the map, Primme came out of the water mirror with Noa.
“Is this the fairy forest?” (Noa)
Noa looked around, as did I.
“Noa, check first. Can you feel anything?” (Yuna)
I would ask her to return to Crimonia if she could not sense anything.
“Wait.” (Noa)
Noa put her hand on her chest and closed her eyes.
“I feel something in the distance.” (Noa)
“Really?” (Primme)
“Yes.” (Noa)
“Good. Then let’s get out of this forest.” (Primme)
Primme said and once again touched the water mirror. The water mirror collapsed, turning into plain water.
Apparently, fairy mirrors aren’t supposed to remain forever.
“But how do we get to the other side?” (Noa)
We were on an island in the center of a small lake.
“I can fly, but…I forgot to think about what to do after bringing someone.” (Primme)
Fairies could fly, but we couldn’t. I could use a certain skill, however.
I could walk on water with my skills.
“It’s okay. Noa, for now, hold tight.” (Yuna)
I carried Noa in my arms.
“Yuna-san!” (Noa)