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 186: An Unexpected Survival Life 53

Episode 186: An Unexpected Survival Life 53

Although I couldn’t understand exactly what had happened, the pungent smell made me realize what this water was.

“Hot! …Wait, could this be… a hot spring?”

The hot spring water was gushing out in such volume that it could easily blow away the Poison Dragon’s venom. It continued to spew out even now.

It wasn’t just me; it seemed like Madoka and Yuria had noticed too. And they looked pretty excited about it.

“Y-Yuria-chan! It’s a hot spring, a hot spring!”

“Wow! I wonder what kind of effects it has? I’m curious!”

Hmm, the effects, huh?

“Appraisal: Hot Spring.”

…Hmm, interesting.

It helps with fatigue recovery, shoulder pain, muscle soreness, and even cuts and burns. There seem to be quite a few benefits, so it looks like I’ve stumbled upon a great find.

That said, transporting hot spring water is tricky. …Well, if I use a magical bag, I could carry it. But once it’s taken out, it would gradually cool down. Which would take away from the fun of the hot spring.

It would be perfect if we could set up a base here…

“Yeah, but that would be tough…”  

“Wow! As expected from you, Maki-kun!”

Just after I thought it would be difficult due to the thunderstorm zones, I heard a familiar voice coming from behind.

Turning around to the voice that must have caused this whole commotion, I saw Moriya. He was waving at us while making rattling sounds.

“Moriya!”  

“Taiku-san!”  

“Wow, you’re actually a skeleton!”  

“Haha, hey, everyone looks well!”

He was probably smiling, but we almost died. So I wasn’t in the mood to forgive him with a smile.

I was about to approach him and complain. But before I could, there were others who jumped at him first.

“Pikyah!”  

“Woof woof!” 

“……!”  

“Haha, looks like you guys are doing well too!”

Sunny, Haku, and Gregori were affectionately clinging to their original owner, Moriya.

Seeing their happy expressions made my anger evaporate, and I let out a small sigh instead.

“….Maki-kun. And Madoka-chan too, you both did well.”  

“Ah, thank you!”  

“Ah! Crap, Arata’s still not here!”  

“We’re done over here, Mihiro.”

Almost simultaneously with my shout, Arata appeared with Ryan-san and the others.

His clothes were torn, and he had several wounds. But his expression looked fulfilled.

I understood immediately—he must have taken down the Dullahan on his own.

“Impressive, Arata.”  

“Well, it’s because Mihiro gave the orders. I just thought I had to do it.”

Saying that, Arata extended his right fist toward me. So I grinned and bumped my fist against his.

Madoka and Yuria were smirking at the scene. But it wasn’t anything strange, so I ignored it.

“Is this Taiku Moriya-sama, by any chance?”  

“Yep, that’s me.”  

“I am Ryan Snow, Captain of the Granzawall soldiers.”  

“I see. Nice to meet you.”

Since he was a skeleton, his expression was hidden. So Ryan-san probably judged his true feelings based on the tone of Moriya’s voice.

As for me, I believed he was smiling and being sincere. But who knew…

“Still, you’re really a skeleton. I heard about you from Maki-sama, but seeing it in person… it’s surprising.”  

“Yeah? Well, if people like me were here normally, this would be a dangerous world!”

…….Huh? Wait a second, we’re talking normally, but aren’t you scared? He’s supposed to be a demon character, right?

“…Hm? What’s wrong, Maki-sama?”  

“Uh, Ryan-san, aren’t you scared of Moriya?”  

“Scared? …Ah, I see.”  

“What’s going on?”

I then confirmed with Moriya how his situation had been explained to His Majesty and how the entire Adelreed Kingdom had developed the image of Taiku Moriya being a demon.

“I was very anxious at first too. But since Maki-sama trusts him, and His Majesty gave permission, right? In that case, my small worries were blown away!”

Ryan-san laughed loudly as he said this.

And just like him, Vil-san and Ricott-san were laughing as well.

Looks like my concerns were unnecessary.

“…Uh… hm? Was that… a good thing?”  

The only one who seemed confused was Moriya, who tilted his head while making rattling sounds.