The Goddess Granted Me the [Hatching] Skill and Somehow I Became the Strongest Tamer, Commanding Mythical and Divine Beasts - 35

After finishing our meal, it was time to rest, but I couldn’t help but be concerned about the surroundings.

Adventurers smelling of zombie rot and students cloaked in miasma from wraith attacks.

With such odors floating around, it’s unlikely anyone could sleep properly in this situation.

“Um, may I have a moment?”

“Yes, Klaus, what’s the matter?”

I asked the guards for permission and then approached the examiner and the representative teacher from the academy.

“I’d like to do something about this smell…”

Many were clearly bothered by the odor. Particularly, the academy’s female students looked quite distressed.

“Well, it’s the same every year,”

The teacher said, putting a hand to his mouth with a wry smile.

“The barrier can’t be expanded further. If you want to clean up, you can at least wipe yourself down inside the tent.”

The examiner looked around.

It’s dangerous to clean oneself outside the barrier due to the threat of monster attacks, and there’s no space to provide baths or showers.

Considering this, there seems to be no other method. However…

“I can use a skill called [Purifying Flame]. It’s a skill that can remove dirt and doesn’t require much space or time.”

I can use part of the Phoenix’s power. With this ability, I can purify the foul odor and miasma and clean myself.

“That’s… You’re on a guard duty. Couldn’t using this skill result in you being unable to fight tomorrow?”

The examiner expressed concern after I explained.

“It’s fine. This skill isn’t exhausting, and more importantly, it’s dangerous if the people you’re guarding can’t sleep properly due to this smell, which could lead to them being caught off guard due to lack of rest.”

Without proper sleep, magical power won’t recover, and one might make poor decisions with a foggy mind.

“I’m not doubting you, but we’re not familiar with the safety of this skill. It must be a special skill, right?”

No one had previously used a Phoenix familiar, so they were likely unfamiliar with this skill.

“First, I’ll use it on myself. If there are no issues, then I’ll use it on the examiner, and then on the teacher. How about that?”

“Well then…”

Instead of repeating explanations, I thought it would be quicker to demonstrate and let them experience it. I used [Purifying Flame] on myself.

“Whoa!”

“This is… it’s a flame, but it’s not hot.”

An orange flame enveloped my entire body, and the day’s grime and odor evaporated as steam.

When the effect of [Purifying Flame] wore off, my body was clean, and my skin was glossy as if I had just taken a long bath.

“How does it look?”

I asked him for confirmation.

“Indeed, amidst this place with the awful stench, you emanate a pleasant scent.”

The teacher looked surprised and fiddled with his glasses, showing interest.

“Then, next is the examiner, right?”

When I confirmed, he stood up and moved to an empty spot.

With the examiner moving to the open area, surrounding adventurers and academy students began to watch.

“Is it okay to keep on weapons and armor?”

Adventurers are not allowed to remove their gear in case of sudden attacks.

“It’s fine. [Purifying Flame] gets into every crevice and doesn’t miss any dirt.”

I’ve used it for cleaning rooms, and after using it, not a speck of dust remained behind the shelves.

“Well then… give it a try.”

The examiner, having made up his mind, prompted me. I extended my right hand and enveloped him with the purifying flames.

“Ahhhhhhhhhhh!”

The examiner screamed as he was surrounded by the orange flames.

“W-What is this!?”

“Fire… We need to put it out quickly!?”

Amidst the panicked voices, the examiner looked at his body with a look of amazement.

“This… it feels like being immersed in lukewarm water… it’s so pleasant.”

While I used [Purifying Flame], the teacher explained to the onlookers.

Eventually, when the cleaning was complete…

“Hmm.”

The examiner drew his sword from his waist and showed it.

“This is truly an excellent skill. Even the sword I thought I’d need to clean is now spotless. It’s like new.”

The sword’s blade gleamed with a luster.

“Is it alright?”

The academy teacher asked the examiner cautiously.

“You should experience it yourself. The dirt is removed and it feels very refreshing.”

The teacher asked for the skill to be used on them, and I cleaned them with [Purifying Flame].

Soon, everyone who had come for the investigation was paying attention.

“Everyone, gather around. This skill of Klaus’s can remove all dirt from your body. He has agreed to use it on everyone.”

The examiner’s clear voice echoed around.

“Ah… is it not hot?”

One student asked.

“It’s a temperature similar to being in lukewarm water. Honestly, I felt like I wanted to stay in the flames forever.”

The examiner’s joking words made the onlookers exchange glances.

“I’m not insisting, but if anyone is bothered by the dirt, the miasma, or can’t sleep, I’ll put out [Purifying Flame] here, so please step through it.”

Even though the teacher and examiner guaranteed it, being suddenly enveloped in flames might be frightening.

I thought it would be better to set it on the ground and let them approach gradually to assure them it’s not hot.

The orange flames rose, but no one moved, holding their breath. In the midst of this, Blaze stepped forward.

“I’ll go!”

Determined, Blaze jumped into the flames.

“What’s this!? It seeps into my tired body… it feels like receiving a top-notch massage.”

“I-I want to join too!”

“Me too!!”

With one person entering, others lined up one after another, and soon a queue was formed.

I expanded the range of the purifying flames, and they all took turns stepping into the flames.

“Oh, I’d like to spend my whole life in here.”

“Once you’ve experienced this comfort, you won’t be satisfied with the baths at home.”

“This skill is wonderful. I hope it becomes a permanent part of our home.”

It seemed to be very well-received. Within a few minutes, everyone had bathed in [Purifying Flame] and was refreshed.

“I’d heard it was excellent, but I didn’t expect it to provide such a comfortable environment.”

The examiner spoke to me with a smile.

“It’s important to ensure those under your protection are not dissatisfied.”

The stench and miasma had disappeared from the surroundings. Everyone should be able to sleep soundly now.

As I observed the surroundings contentedly…

“However, I wonder…”

The examiner placed his hand on his chin and took on a serious demeanor.

“Is there a problem?”

I tilted my head, wondering if I had made a mistake.

“If they experience such a skill, they might come to expect it and complain if it’s not available in the future.”