Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 57: Explaining the Situation pt2
The stone house could not be seen as anything other than a normal giant stone from the outside, Miharu who entered into it was shocked.
The first thing that enters their field of vision is the spacious living room.
A round table and sofa located in the middle of the room, there is also a staircase that continues towards the attic in the corner of the room.
Because of the magic tool that illuminated the interior of the room, they could see that there were many doors on the inside.
「Please sit on sofa」
Taking the initiative to make a move, Rio led them to sit on the sofa laid out in the living room.
Miharu too timidly sat on the sofa opposite Rio.
「Then, should we continue the conversation from before」
Rio said that while looking at the three.
And confirmed their mental state to hear the story.
「I saved you guys because I felt a huge reaction of space-time magic」
Rio bluntly said that.
"Time space …… . Magic?"
Question marks appeared on his third face.
Even if the word "Magic" did exist on earth, this type of skill practically never existed.
So their reaction is natural.
「Yes, magic does exist in this world. Magic is a skill to cause a change in world phenomena by pouring magical power into magic formations, difficult to understand when I just explain it vaguely like this. That's why .... 」
While saying that, Rio took out a pen and paper from a similar stationery and placed it on the table, then sketched out a geometric pattern.
「Although this is very basic, this is a magic」 formation
After showing the pattern drawn on the paper to three, he placed it on the table.
The three stared at the pattern with curiosity.
「Although each of the numbers and letters drawn have their own meaning, I will not explain them for now. And when we pour our magical power into a pattern drawn like this ―― 」
Rio poured his odo after putting his hand on the paper with the magic formation drawn on it.
After which, light gushed out from the magic formation as it began to interfere into where.
A small water polo with a diameter of about a few centimeters manifests above a geometric pattern, then falls according to gravity and soaks the paper.
「This is how to change the phenomenon of this world. It's witchcraft. What I showed you was the miracle of producing water. Although the amount of magic power poured was small, it could produce a small amount of water 」
The three stared at the wet paper with water as if they were busy looking at it.
Moreover, even though the one he was drawing right now was a magic formation that did not require any catalysts, the magic effect would increase even further with the same amount of magical power as using a catalyst.
The same can happen with magic, many witches carry a high-quality wand as a catalyst.
「A ........ AMAZING!」
Coming to their senses, the first to react was Masato.
His eyes shone brightly, as if he was dancing happily as his excitement was completely exposed.
「INI IS AMAZING！ HARUTO-ANCHAN IS! WHAT'S THIS! 」
「Can you close it for a moment? Your voice is too loud 」
Aki gave a hateful look at Masato who was shouting loudly by her side.
But, when Masato ignored his reprimanding gaze -.
「I mean, you saw that too right, Aki-neechan？ Water just emerged from the empty air！ It's magic！ IT'S MAGIC!」
How happy he was when he spoke out loud.
"I know . It was indeed amazing but, there was no need to be that excited 」
Aki replied as if amazed by her reaction.
Although he replied with Masato's answer, he was more surprised by the existence of this so-called house.
(Fuck I'd be surprised just because a little water appeared out of nowhere.)
That's what he thinks.
Miharu smiled while looking at their interaction.
「Because you want to hear the continuation of the talk, will you calm yourself first Masato-kun」
Rio said that to Masato who was still in high spirits.
After which, Masato felt a little awkward.
"good . Forgive me! 」
Rio smiled weakly at Masato who apologized while scratching his head.
「This one magical power is directly supplied by me but, there are types that can also absorb the magical power itself, and types that require aria. Well, I think we should leave this one first. Then –"
Rio followed the explanation in order.
「I already said space-time magic at first but, the level between space-time magic and magic to produce water is like heaven and earth. You may vaguely realize how difficult it is to properly disrupt time and space？ 」
"…… You are right . It's like achieving something impossible in a normal way 」
Aki answered while holding her head.
「Yes, I don't mind even if you realize it. By the way, since there is no magic on earth, all of you should not be able to use magic. Are you okay with this？ 」
After saying that, Rio paused for a moment while looking at them as if he wanted to get their approval.
Looking at Rio line of sight, the three slightly nodded their heads.
「If that's the case, then there's only one more thing that is undoubtedly the truth. And it is a fact that someone in this world is using space-time magic to call you 」
Thus Rio declared his own deduction.
Though the problem was that even Rio did not know who called Miharu.
「I wonder if anything abnormal happened before you guys came to this world. Can you tell me because I don't mind even if it's something trivial? 」
「Even if you say if we know something, we've been in the meadow before us ………. Ah, it's true Miharu-oneechan has said something about the light, right？ 」
Aki was staring at Miharu.
「Yes. A vortex of light spread out briefly from our acquaintances ……. Takahisa-kun and Satsuki-san ………. I think they were swallowed with us too. I'm really not sure about that because it was just in an instant but ……. . 」
「Vortex of light ......」.
Perhaps Rio remembered about the characteristic phenomenon for the magic of space-time.
(Perhaps, actually seeing it is faster than explaining it.)
So he thought.
Section 2
「Is this similar to that？ Please look carefully on the table」
After saying that, he gathered Miharu's attention onto the table.
「Discharge [Release]」
When Rio read the aria, the space on the table distorted slightly then spun into a vortex.
In just a moment, a complete set of tea appeared on the table.
Black tea has been brewed and placed in a pot.
Inside the room that was shining brightly due to the magic tool, the distorted space that could be seen as it was dyed with a pale gray color.
「YY-Yes. T-Now after you show it, it gives the same feeling ……. . Although I think the scope is even greater than this 」
Miharu replied while nodding her head excitedly.
「Does the light vortex appear from your male acquaintance or female acquaintance?」
「Ah, um, I think a different vortex emerged from them. And that [vortex-es] might be heading towards us while clashing against each other 」
「I saw ........... This is him」.
Rio divided and filled the tea into four cups while hearing Miharu's reply.
While receiving the trophy, even though they bowed in gratitude, they seemed a little wary.
Rio smiled wryly at their reaction, when he drank the tea in front of them, the three also timidly started to drink tea.
「Lezat ……. . 」
As he tasted the tea, Miharu's eyes opened wide.
After seeing her charming figure, Rio decided to continue the conversation from before.
「In that case, there is a high probability that you are also acquainted in this world」
「A-What is true !?」
Aki asked with her upper body widened forward in excitement.
Rio shifted his gaze to Aki.
「Uhm, that's just a possibility. In the first place, I thought they were the summoning targets. I thought the three of you were just dragged accidentally 」
Wa answer.
「Diset into it ……. Our oniichan is somewhere in this …. . 」
Aki muttered in a low voice.
"Maybe . I think they are separated from you guys because of the space-time magic interference they have messed up your transfer coordinates 」
Rio explained as if answering Aki's words.
「Then, how far are we ……. . ？ 」
「……. I do not know the exact location but, I can roughly guess which kingdom 」
Rio thought that the possibility was so high that Miharu's acquaintance was inside one of those six pillars of light.
「A-What is true !?」
And "poof", Aki's skin became brighter.
「Yes, but I think it's a bit difficult to find it at once. I know nothing but the fact that he was summoned somewhere in this area and randomly, there were even six of those locations. I think the two of them have also moved out of the area or ……. 」
Rio stopped answering as if he was in trouble.
Although he did not dare to say so, because there was also the possibility of them being caught by a bad person like the three of them.
"Ah …… . . 」
Perhaps because he suddenly thought of such a possibility, Aki's skin turned anxious again.
Miharu and Masato also showed gloomy expressions.
When he saw the three.
「……. I, for some reason, travel around the country. I will try to find information about both during that time 」
Rio bluntly said that.
How awesome the show is.
there's been a lot of them. Even if it was just an eyewitness, so he might find some information during his trip.
"Thank you very much . Please"
The three lowered their heads deeply.
But, they somehow showed desperate expressions as if tormented by a faint anxiety even after they raised their heads.
「Then, should we have dinner first? You can't live unless you eat right. I will cook after this 」
Section 3
Rio said that as if trying to change the gloomy atmosphere.
「For now, as I will use normal users, I will hear if there is a request. I wonder what it's gonna be？ 」
At least he wanted to increase it by eating delicious food.
From this moment on he could do nothing but this.
Even though the three of them looked at Rio as if it was becoming senile - little.
「Eh, Ah, Um ………. . I'll help you too！ Because I know his taste well 」
Immediately, Miharu hurriedly offered her help.
「Ah, Yes. Um, may I ask to help you then？ 」
Rio slightly stiffened at Miharu unexpected proposal then he smiled as he immediately responded.
"Yes nih . If you insist on it！ 」
Miharu excitedly clasped her hands tightly.
「Ah, I-I'll help too!」
Afterwards, Aki who was sitting next to Miharu also wanted to help them.
「Don't dare. Aki-oneechan can't cook. Hamburger from before converted into charcoal, 」
Masato quickly said that from Aki's side.
Aki's expression turned angry.
「S-Shut up！ It was just an accident！ In addition, oniichan says that it is delicious!」
He denies.
「No way, how can aniki praise ITU. My point of other dishes is – 」
But, Masato did not give up on him either.
The gloomy atmosphere until just a moment ago seemed to disappear by the two of them shouting at each other.
Before they knew it, the atmosphere of this place became brighter, Rio and Miharu were staring at Masato and Aki with thin smiles.
Not even trying to defend Aki, it seems that Aki really can't win the cooking trial even from Miharu's sight.
「I'm glad Miharu-san helped because I need to make a dish for four people. You two can enter bath [Ofuro] first 」
Rio suggested that as if trying to calm the two.
Upon hearing the word "bathing [Ofuro]", Aki stared dumbfoundedly.
「I-This place even comes with baths?」
Comfortable place, this house.
For Aki who thought that they would sleep outside in the meadow as it was.
Far from just to withstand the wind and rain, this house is even equipped with a bath.
Although a series of surprises astonished her, she was very happy she could enter the bathroom.
「Yes, the door there is connected to the open air bath. You can use the towel in the dressing room as much as you like 」
Such a thing is––.
「Eh, AH, yes. Then I will accept the offer ………. Thank you very much"
Embarrassedly, Aki said her thanks.
「O ~ h, thank you very much！ HARUTO-ANCHAN IS! 」
Aki became envious of Masato by her side who could easily thank her without any problems.
「Then, can I accompany you because I will teach you how to use simple tools？ Please follow us too, Miharu-san」
Exactly like the four of them went to the bathroom, after he explained about the important points to easily use something like soap and magic tools in it, they decided to enter the bathroom starting from Aki.
It seemed that Masato was exploring the house since a while ago.
By the way, the house is installed with space-time expansion magic for its interior, the size inside the house becomes slightly larger naturally than the outer stone.
「Then, let's start cooking. I have to give a brief explanation on how to use the kitchen first, correct 」
Coincidentally, it was only the two of them when they returned to the kitchen, Rio spoke to Miharu.
「Ya, Please teach me!」
Miharu replied while bowing politely.
Just like that, he taught Miharu about how to use the magic tool that will produce water or fire, the placement of cookware, the storage of spices, a cool dark place for the engineers.
After that, they decide what to make and start cooking.
The menu is salad and Japanese cuisine, rice, miso soup, karaage*, stir-fried vegetables, kinpiragobou** and, ohitashi ***.
When looking at the preparation of cooking, and astonished, the two could work efficiently without getting in the way of each other.
Somehow Rio was happy with that.
Because he could cook shoulder to shoulder this way with a girl separated from him for over 20 years if he entered his previous life.
He sent a glance at Miharu.
The form of Miharu who was wearing a loan apron by Rio was very family oriented.
As if she was well versed in cooking, there was no hatred in her movements.
「Miharu-san is very good at cooking ya」
「No, how can I. Haruto-san is also an expert. This is the first time I have seen a man who can cook like this among a man I know 」
「I was encouraged to learn it because it was necessary. It's not too good 」
「Nono, the way you prepare the ingrendients is very careful, I think you even put extreme consideration in it」
「No, even if you say it's ――」
The two praised each other.
Incidentally, when they looked at each other their faces lost themselves and chuckled simultaneously.
「Ehm, please say if there is something you do not understand」
"Yes nih . So far it's okay. Thank you very much, Haruto-san 」
Miharu's saying thank you while chuckling.
「In addition, thank you some time ago」
"Not too long ago?"
Rio tilted his head as he was ungrateful for what he meant.
Section 4
「Do not try to change the mood that turned gloomy earlier? By saying that you will be cooking for dinner. It really saved us 」
「Ah, actually unlike ......」.
Rio smiled awkwardly while replying to her.
「Thank you for worrying so much about us. Please say if there is anything I can do because I will do it 」
Rio replied while smiling happily.
☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★
At that moment, Aki who was tying her hair looked dazed in the night sky with her body sunk in the stone open air bath.
(Today is full of surprises)
When he thought about the time he came to the other world, almost became a slave, but was soon saved, and even took care of them in the end,
But the one thing that wanted to be said was, no one could stop Rio.
That's all that's for sure.
「Haruto, hu ~ m. Haruto .... 」.
Aki's expression turned sour as she muttered that name.
Amakawa Haruto's.
His brother's name.
The boy who left the house and left his mother who was crying.
The one who followed the father who left his mother.
The boy Miharu might love.
As the various information intertwined and mingled in his head, he found it hard to describe the vortex of emotions in his heart.
Aki loves her mother.
A kind and gentle mother who poured her love on Aki.
Although she heard that it was her mother's fault that led to the divorce, after the divorce, her mother suffered greatly.
Although she did not show it on her face, she stood firm and smiled at him during the day, and often cried alone when night fell.
Aki always paid attention to the good mother even before she turned 4 years old.
Finally when she got married for the second time when Aki was in the middle class of elementary school, she finally stopped crying at night, she did not know if her mother had recovered or not.
There was no chance Aki would like the man who left that mother.
He also could not like the haruto who went with the man.
(This is not an excuse like)
That's why they never touched on the topic about Haruto at home, his family doesn't know the fact that Aki hates Haruto.
But, Miharu is the only one who knows that she hates Haruto.
Because she was once angry in front of Miharu when she happily talked about Haruto.
And said "How can you be such a jerk".
Since then, even though they were still on good terms, he had never spoken about Haruto.
(But, maybe Miharu is still like haruto)
Aki faintly felt it.
Although Miharu received confessions from many men in her high school, she rejected them all.
(Of course there are many men who love Miharu even though they don't confess their love)
Sendou Takahisa, Aki's brother is also one of the men who loves Miharu.
People will soon find out when they see Takahisa's attitude to Miharu.
Since he was clinging to Miharu's side like a guardian god was the reason why other men didn't approach him during normal times.
Seeing Miharu who always rejected their confession, even though the people around her came to the conclusion that Miharu might like Takahisa, Aki vaguely could not think so.
It was because he knew of an existence called Haruto.
Aki remembered that Miharu and Haruto were very close.
After all, their distance was very close, they were familiar.
The atmosphere between the two of them was really like a newly married couple, both of them were really close to the point that there was no gap for him, Haruto's sister to enter between them which made him jealous.
But, she felt that such an atmosphere was not present between Miharu and Takahisa.
In the first place, Miharu came on good terms with Takahisa is because of Aki.
Takahisa and Masato are the children of Aki's mother's second husband from a previous marriage.
Takahisa came to know Miharu because Aki is missing him as if she is his own sister even after Haruto left.
From then on, since Aki coveted Miharu as her sister, Takahisa and Masato who came naturally also became good relations with Miharu.
Takahisa fell in love with Miharu at first sight, ever since, he kept luring her without confessing his love.
Although Aki is trying to help Takahisa who is her older brother, she has no idea how special Takahisa is to Miharu.
But, since Takahisa wholeheartedly thought of Miharu, he couldn't help but instinctively hope that Miharu too would respond to his feelings.
At the very least, he really did not expect him to lose someone like Haruto.
（True, how could the boy …. . ）
Aki's mood inadvertently turned sour when she recalled the existence called Amakawa Haruto after a long time.
（Now I feel guilty for what I did to Haruto-san today ……. I mean it's because the idiot Masato called him “Haruto-anchan”）
Although he knew that Haruto who saved him was not Amakawa Haruto, he could not help it as complicated emotions always swirled in his heart whenever he heard that name.
He took a deep breath to let out that emotion.
（........ Come to think of it Haruto-san said that his real name was Rio, how could it change like that?)
Suddenly, Aki thought of the reason why Rio used an alias.
（Uhm, he said that he does not want his personal information to leak to outsiders, I wonder if I can ask him?）
He then withdrew their agreement not to tell anyone about Rio's personal information without his consent, he thought that didn't it make him want to hear more about this and that.
There was no one other than Rio protecting them, he could not hurt his feelings by stuffing his nose into his personal affairs.
Moreover, there were also things that he did not want to hear and he had no plans to ask her out of curiosity.
Maybe something very secret.
（……. Nevertheless, mom and dad must be worried right)
Aki's face turned grim as she thought about the people who were not in this place.
He may not be able to meet other members of his family soon.
He felt very sad when he thought about it.
（In addition, Oniichan and Satsuki-san also ……. ）
He was also worried about two people who were somewhere in this world.
Satsuki is a senior from Miharu and Takahisa's high school era.
She is one year older than them, she is a very good person to the point of getting noticed because the next OSIS president is the daughter of the president of a company from a well-known company.
Although Aki had spoken to him several times, there was a picture of a perfect super woman without any flaws in her.
It suddenly came home together before coming to this house.
（How can it turn into this. Well, there's no need to worry if it's Satsuki-san. I get the feeling that the person can easily adapt wherever he is …. . ）
Section 5
From the image of Satsuki that he knew, even if they could not speak in the language of this world, he thought that Satsuki might be able to do something about it.
（In addition, oniichan is also a superman. Different from Masato）
Aki smiled lightly as she recalled about how mismatched things they could both do despite being similar siblings.
To Aki, Masato and Takahisa were her important siblings.
Although Masato was a little mischievous, even that did not change the fact that he was important to him.
The Takahisa he knew was someone who excelled in both literacy and martial arts.
He was kind, had a strong sense of justice, it seemed like he did not have any flaws, but, there was some point that he was actually similar to Masato.
Moreover, when it comes to Miharu, being a little jealous might be like a small scratch on the gem.
But, putting that aside, he was the ideal and perfect big brother.
（Yes, she's definitely safe. Besides, Haruto-san said that he would try to find them）
Aki gradually stopped her breathing and submerged her body until half of her face sank in the bathtub to calm her feelings.
And then, thinking of Rio.
（Haruto-san seems like a very nice guy, so it should be okay）
With the same age as Miharu, she has a very calm atmosphere and a well-ordered face.
Although he did not seem to be that strong, he possessed frightening physical strength which made him extremely reliable.
After that, his imagination slightly diverged to various ways but.
That was Aki's impression of Rio.
（Why do you want that person, Miharu-oneechan. Well they are indeed different people, how could there be such a coincidence that they are the same na ...).
Then .
「BUHHAAA」
Aki reached the limit of holding her breath as she exited the bathroom.
He took a deep breath while looking at the surrounding bathrooms.
「However, this open air bath itself is very silly ……. It is very clear that the size inside the bathroom does not match the size I saw from outside 」
He muttered in amazement because of the facilities outside the norm.
Because it was called an open air bath, even though there was a changing room inside, the bath stood outside.
The bathtub is divided into two types, the spruce bathtub and the stone tub, each of which has a different water temperature.
A noren* installed with Rio play mood at the entrance gives the feeling of a reservation shower during the trip.
Although she could not enjoy the view as her bathroom was surrounded by walls, the exposed ceiling allowed her to enjoy the night sky.
And, because it will be cold on a rainy day, they can close the ceiling.
By the way, hot water is always kept clean due to spirit tools, no need to clean it regularly except during routine maintenance.
The wooden floorboards that spread around the bathtub, Aki was trembling due to the inappropriate excitement of her age due to the atmosphere of the place that somehow looked like a hiding place.
If he had to say it honestly.
Very inconvenient.
Although it was not enough to explain just by that.
「Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if there's something else ....」 「
Aki muttered with a narrow smile.
Given the many crazy events that have happened up until now.
A person who could run at a speed that could not be thought of would come from someone who brought two people with him.
Take tea and home from the empty air.
Camping while carrying a hiding place equipped with open air baths should be the norm in this world.
(True, this is normal for this world.)
(Let's keep it that way)
「Haa ~, hot water is shoo ~ go ~ od .....」
The fragrant shampoo he used a while ago to wash his hair tickles his nose and relieve his stress.
Even though she enjoyed taking a bath for too long because it felt so good, she would feel dizzi if she did not leave immediately.
After thinking that, Aki stepped out of the bathtub.
After changing his clothes, he returned to the living room.
When she took a look in the kitchen, Rio and Miharu were cooking harmoniously in the kitchen.
「…………」
Even though he tried to call, he somehow stared intently at them.
Although he somehow felt deja vu when he saw them together like that from behind, the deja vu instantly disappeared.
After shaking his head a little.
「Thank you for your help, Haruto-san. Hot water is very ~ goo ~ d 」
Aki was called to Rio with a cheerful voice.
「AH, I'm happy then. Then, can you help me to tell Masato-kun because it is now his turn to enter the bathroom？ 」
「Ah, Yes. Understood 」
「And, since there is a cold drink in that box, you can drink as much as you want. The glass was inside that shelf 」
「T-Thank you very much」
Aki thanked him because he bowed timidly.
Absolutely perfect.
Just like that, after she called Masato to tell him that she could enter the bathroom, Aki was on the stand as she drank iced tea in the living room.
（Harum the sweet. It gives a tropical） feeling
Thus, he enjoyed the fragrant tea that entered his glass.
After which, Masato immediately came out of the bathroom.
「Then, should we have dinner soon」
Rio called Masato and Aki when the dish was finished.
The aroma that I ate enveloped the living room and dining room.
Even though he knew the appetizing scent from a while ago, he could not confirm the menu because somehow he was unable to summon the two that we were cooking together at that moment.
When He stood up from the sofa and went to the dining table, delicious food was already arranged in that place.
"Japanese Style ? "
Aki was densest when she saw the many kinds of dishes lined up.
「Uwoo, it looks so delicious!」
Masato looked at the lined menu while spilling saliva from his mouth.
「Then let's eat. Please sit anywhere you like 」
Section 6
They all then sat in their esteemed seats with that signal.
The seating arrangement was Rio and Masato who were sitting on opposite sides of Aki and Miharu.
Miharu's serving miso soup while Rio's serving rice.
「Then, Itadakimasu *」
「Itadakimasu」
「Ittada ~ team ~ su」
「Itadakimasu ……. . 」
As if having already decided what to eat first, Masato brandished his chopsticks unhesitatingly towards karaage.
Then fill his mouth with karaage heat pipe.
「Should Goo ~ d!」
The karaage meat juice made with high-quality chicken meat spread in his mouth, Masato's face looked extremely pleased.
「This karaoke is so delicious！ The outside is crunchy and the inside is juicy！ Did Miharu-oneechan make this?」
「Uhm, It was made by Haruto-san」
"Is it so . Haruto-anchan is amazing. This chopped burdock root is also delicious 」
「It was made by Miharu-san. The balance between the taste and crispness is very good 」
While saying that, Rio also enjoyed the taste of the home cooking made by Miharu.
The compatibility with rice is amazing, so the chopsticks move quickly.
Even the stir-fried vegetables that accompanied the dish were crisp as well.
"Thank you very much"
Miharu smiled as if she was embarrassed.
「This rice is also yummy」
Aki who was eating from vegetables tasted the rice and expressed her impression in amazement.
That's right, the rice quality is very good.
Maybe that's the reason.
Rio brought back the rice seed as he wanted to cultivate it in Seirei no Tami village with Dryad's cooperation.
Although there are several variations, among them, he chose to carry the type favored by the Japanese.
Compared to the rice that is being improved over the years in Japan, it can still say that the quality of this rice is higher.
Rio was not the only one who ate delicious rice in this world.
First of all, for the Strahl region whose staple food was not rice, they never planted rice except for one area.
Even if cultivated rice is very small in volume, the Japanese will not like large grains that are not sticky, so the rice is only appointed as an ingredient for soups and salads *.
「No need to hold back because we still have a lot of them」
Rio smiled as he looked at Aki who was eating a delicious meal.
After that, Aki looked pleased.
"Yes! . Thank you very much! "
And say thank you.
It was the first meal of these four people.
If only this good time could last forever.
He won't ask for anything.
The soft atmosphere drifted from the beginning to the end of their dinner.