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 152: An Unexpected Survival Life 22

Episode 152: An Unexpected Survival Life 22 

The night after our discussion. I lay sprawled on the bed in my room, planning to test something.  

What I was about to attempt was something I hadn’t mentioned to anyone. In fact, it was explicitly forbidden by Moriya.  

“I need to figure out a way for Moriya to leave this place.”  

The reason we ended up here was because of Moriya’s teleportation magic circle.  

But thanks to that, I’ve been able to feel myself growing stronger day by day.  

I don’t think just staying with Moriya and chatting is enough to repay him.  

I don’t know if Moriya actually wants to leave this place.  

On the contrary, he mentioned that he liked the house. And even if we found a way, he might not choose to leave.  

But if staying here is his only option, that doesn’t sit right with me either.  

That’s why I want to give Moriya more choices.  

Even if he doesn’t act on them, I just want him to have the opportunity to think about it.  

“If I do this on the bed, even if I run out of mana, it should be fine. Worst case, I’ll just sleep longer than usual.”  

In the past, when I exhausted my mana, I ended up sleeping for extended periods.  

The first time, it was three days.  

The second, one day.  

The third and fourth times, only a few hours.  

If I don’t wake up for over a day, I’m sure they’ll be worried. But a few hours shouldn’t be a big deal……. probably.  

“…Well, I feel like I’m going to get yelled at by everyone later, though.”  

Since I’m doing something Moriya explicitly told me not to, of course he’ll be mad.  

Not to mention, once Madoka and Arata find out I didn’t tell them, they’ll surely be upset too.  

But I chose this path because I didn’t want to drag those two into it… Well, I’ll just have to accept the consequences.  

“…Alright then, let’s do this. Appraisal: A way to let Moriya leave this place.”  

My current Magic stat is 350.  

It would be great if that’s enough, but… wait… oh no.  

—  

――…Uh…ugh.  

…Yeah, it looks like I’ve completely drained my magic.  

Even though my eyes are closed, I can sense someone’s presence next to the bed.  

I can’t tell if it’s Madoka, Arata, or Moriya.  

――Clatter, clatter.  

…No doubt about it—it’s Moriya.  

Has he been nursing me this whole time since I passed out?  

I’m scared to open my eyes, but I can’t stay like this forever.  

In fact, if I don’t wake up, Moriya’s care will continue. And that would just waste more of his time.  

So, I mustered up my courage and decided to speak.  

“…….Hey, Moriya?”  

“Finally! You’ve opened your eyes.”  

“……You noticed?”  

“Yeah, I think you woke up about two or three minutes ago.”  

Exactly right.  

“…….Sorry.”  

“Why are you apologizing?”  

“Because I did the thing you told me not to.”  

“So, you really used Appraisal for my sake, didn’t you?”  

“……..”  

“Silence is confirmation, you know.”  

That line… Yuria said the same thing to me once.  

“I can’t be mad at you for doing something for my sake.”  

“…What?”  

“Sure, I love this house since I built it myself and have a lot of attachment to it. But deep down, I still want to be free.”  

“Then why did you stop me back then?”  

“Because it was obvious you’d exhaust your mana doing it. Do you realize you were unconscious for five whole days?”  

……………Excuse me?  

What did he just say?  

“…Hold on. Five days?”  

“That’s right. Madoka and Arata were incredibly worried about you.”  

…Oh no, this is bad.  

Very bad.  

There’s no doubt they’re going to yell at me!  

“Brace yourself for it.”  

Moriya can read me like an open book!  

If he already knows what’s coming, can’t he help me explain so I don’t get scolded too harshly?  

“Well, it’s your own fault, isn’t it? I warned you. You chose to ignore me, so this is on you.”  

“Moriya, come on!”  

“Just so you know, I’m upset too, okay? So, instead of me saying anything, I’ll let those two handle it.”  

…I’m done for.  

There’s no coming back from this.  

“Sometimes, you just have to accept your fate, Maki-kun.”  

“…Fine, I’ll take whatever they throw at me.”  

“Good, good.”  

Moriya’s laugh was lighthearted, but it made me want to glare at him for a moment.  

That feeling, however, quickly faded.  

“…Still, thanks.”  

“…What?”  

“Uh, well, you know! Since you did it for my sake, I thought I should at least say thanks! That’s all! Now then, I’ll go tell the other two that you’ve woken up! Make sure you take their scolding properly, alright?”  

With those rushed words, Moriya quickly left the room.  

……Well, his tone was a bit rough, but it seems like he’s grateful.  

“…Ah, shoot. I forgot to tell him.”  

Oh well, I’ll explain it later.  

For now, I need to mentally prepare myself to get yelled at by those two.