20demayo Chapter 158
Chapter 158
Future Plans
As our first course of action, it was decided that Ronny and I would head to the Dwarf mine. Just having a destination gave me a sense of relief. But there’s something that’s been bothering me...
“Um, were we... summoned to the castle, with a teleportation magic circle?”
“Hmm, probably. But there were only three of us, so I think there must have been some sort of limit. Maybe only those with a certain amount of magic power, or those who are minors.”
“Why minors...?”
Ronny asked this when Licht, who had been thinking with his hand on his chin, said this. If they wanted to gather people, they should target a wider range.
“It’s just a guess. But if they included adults too, they’d probably end up with way too many magic users... I don’t think they’d be able to handle it.”
That’s true. And if it’s for human trafficking, I don’t think they could handle that many people. Magic users are bound to have ways to attack and defend themselves. But children are still immature. They might be able to talk them into doing whatever they want, and they seem easier to handle.
“And I also think there’s the issue of how much magic power it requires.”
“Ah, that’s right. Teleportation magic circles... they consume a huge amount of magic power...”
Ronaldo nodded in understanding at Licht’s words.
“Exactly. I barely have any magic power left after that teleportation. And I have quite a bit, you know? And they teleported us from all over the world, across continents. The amount of magic power they must have used is insane. I’m honestly amazed they were able to teleport three people at once.”@@@@
“Even for the teleportation magic circle at the mine, it takes dozens of Dwarves channeling their magic power. And that’s just for a simple one, with a set destination...”
“And there aren’t that many humans with magic power. Even if they used magic stones, it would still be a huge amount. So, you can rest assured that they won’t be doing any more forced teleportations for a while.”
I see... I realized that the Ortus members also rarely use teleportation. They mostly fly, or use special abilities to travel. Dad used his car, and Gil-san flies, or travels through shadows.
But would they really just let us escape so easily? After using so much magic power and money to bring us here and we ran away immediately.
“But they’ll probably search for us frantically. Even if we go to the mine, they’ll find and capture us, if it’s just the three of us.”
That’s right. We might have magic power, but we’re still just children. I don’t think we could outrun adults, especially those sent by the country.
“I can’t... stay here anymore either. I’ll get captured if I do. So I want to head to the mine with you guys... Is that okay? We can think about what to do after that.”
“Of course.”
“And also... her appearance.”
“Yeah, that she’s too cute, too noticeable. It would have been a disaster if she hadn’t been using that magic tool...”
I reflexively blushed when Licht casually said, “Too cute.” Ehehe, when I chuckled, they both froze. Ugh... I-I’m sorry. This isn’t the time to be getting embarrassed!
“...We’ll protect her.”
“I’ll... do my best too.”
It seemed like the two boys had come to an understanding. They shook hands firmly and nodded. I don’t understand boys.
We continued chatting as we walked. Mostly about what kind of magic we can use, and our strengths. And then I finally remembered that I could ask my spirits to contact Ortus. That’s right, I have them! It showed me just how much I’d been panicking.
But before that sliver of hope could sink in, Ronny’s words crushed my spirits.
“This is the human continent... The mine’s fine, because magic power flows in from the Demon Continent, through the magic circle, but... there’s barely any magic particles here.”
“Mmm, that’s true.”
“It’s fatal... for a nature magic user. Basically... the spirits won’t be able to move very well.”
“Eh...”
I hurriedly called out to Shou-chan in my mind. “Come out if you can hear me.” But,
『 Master... I’m sorry, I can’t really come out... 』
That faint, weak voice was the reply. It seemed like they were all taking refuge in the magic stones in my necklace, earrings, and bracelet. Because they’re filled with magic power.
『 And if I use magic, I can only do it once. That’s my limit... 』
It explained that using magic in a place with so few magic particles would consume a lot of power, and the spirits would become exhausted. No way... But there’s nothing we can do. I told them to rest inside the magic stones. The magic stones, glowing faintly in their respective colors, told me that they understood.
So basically, I’m just an extra, a burden, who has nothing but good looks. And since this is the human continent, I won’t even be coddled because I’m a child.
I’m doomed... That thought came to mind, and I once again felt myself falling into despair.