I’m an Appraiser, But What the Heck is a [Divine Eye]? ~I Want to Live Freely as the World’s Best Beginner Class~ - Episode 141: An Unexpected Survival Life 12

Episode 141: An Unexpected Survival Life 12

Moreover, as I listen to him, it seems like he has some kind of perception that I can’t quite understand.

“I’m relatively strong when it comes to pain, you see. I continued living even as the decay set in. During that time, I started growing crops and fruit trees.”

“Strong against pain… are you a masochist?”

“No! Why are you jumping to that conclusion?! And why the extreme ‘masochist’ at that?!”

“Well, I mean, that’s how it sounds…”

Honestly, I misunderstood too. Though, whether it really is a misunderstanding is still up in the air.

“……..You don’t believe me, do you, Maki-kun?”

“……..Who knows?”

Dodging the question, I urged him to continue his story.

“Geez… So, when the decay advanced, I lost my sense of taste. That’s when my interest in forbidden magic reignited.”

Up until then, he had thought of spending the rest of his life freely. But once he lost his sense of taste, one of the things that brought him joy was taken away. That seems to have triggered memories of his past research on forbidden magic. Figuring he had nothing to lose, he cast it on himself.

“And that forbidden magic… it made you immortal?”

“That’s right. And this is the result.”

“So, the price was your entire body, huh?”

“Pretty much. Everything but my bones.”

Moriya spread his arms and looked down at himself.

The fear of death, which everyone must face one day, had disappeared. However, Moriya hadn’t only lost his sense of taste—he had lost all his senses except for sight.

“…So, Moriya, what’s your source of joy now?”

“Joy, huh… I guess observing magical beasts? Oh, and I owe you guys an apology for that.”

“Huh? Did something happen?”

I tilted my head at his sudden words.

Since we met, Moriya hasn’t done anything that warrants an apology. If anything, it’s me who should apologize for being so wary of him.

“Actually… the teleportation circle you guys were sent through… I set that up a long time ago.”

“Is that so?”

“Yeah. I mentioned earlier that I enjoy observing magical beasts, right? That teleportation circle was meant to transfer magical beasts here. The beasts around that area are pretty strong, so I never expected humans to be transported by it. …I’m really sorry for not telling you right away.”

Moriya straightened his posture and bowed his head to me.

But to me, this whole situation just seems like an accident. So, there’s no need for Moriya to apologize.

“Don’t worry about it. You didn’t mean for it to happen, right?”

“Of course. I swear it.”

“Then it’s fine. Besides, meeting you hasn’t turned out too badly for us.”

When I said that, Moriya, still bent over, looked up and tilted his head.

“…..You really think so?”

“Yeah. We’ve gained knowledge we didn’t have, and you’re helping Madoka level up, right?”

“Of course! I can help Maki-kun and Arata-kun level up too!”

“Really?”

“Leave it to me!”

Just a moment ago, Moriya had a somewhat somber atmosphere around him. But as soon as we started talking about leveling up, he brightened up. His bones were rattling as he spoke with enthusiasm.

He must really enjoy talking to someone.

“—Heeey! Maki-kuuun!”

It seems like we’ve been chatting for quite a while. Madoka and Arata came walking over from the house, likely searching for us.

“The paper cranes have been done for a while, you know?”

“Oh, sorry. I got caught up talking with Moriya.”

“Wow! So this is the coffee bean farm?”

“Impressive, right? You won’t have to worry about food here, so we can all train and level up before heading back.”

Moriya’s mood had clearly brightened even more.

I suppose it’s natural, considering he’s been alone for so long.

……Wait a second. If he’s been lonely, then why has he stayed here all this time? Even with his skeleton appearance, he could’ve left this place, right?

“Hey, Moriya, why have you—”

“Taiku-san, how do I send this off?”

“We need to contact Alicia-san and the others as soon as possible.”

“Oh, right. Well, here’s how you do it—”

…Well, I can always check on it later. If the time comes for us to leave this place, I think it’d be great if we could take Moriya with us. That way, he wouldn’t have to be alone anymore.

“I just need to pour my mana into it, right?”

“Exactly! And while you do, just picture the person you want it to reach, and it’ll be all good!”

“Yachiyo, can I leave it to you?”

“Got it!”

Madoka placed the paper crane on her palm and started pouring her magic into it. The crane gently flapped its wings and slowly floated into the air. It kept rising, eventually soaring above the surrounding trees, and flew straight toward Granzawall.

“Alright! Now they’ll know that you guys are safe!”

“Is there any chance it’ll be shot down by magical beasts along the way?”

“No way! Not around here. After all, I made that magic tool myself!”

If Moriya says so, it must be true. With this, our safety should be relayed to them. Now we can focus on leveling up.

The next time I meet Alicia and the others, I should be able to fight magical beasts on my own! 

……But more than that, this magic tool….. I should ask him about it later in more detail. Yeah.