＜On Danze island, a few days after the summer holidays ended＞


  A woman is sitting on a branch of a huge tree and is shaking her feet. Dressed in a yellowish-green dress, she straightens her hair with her fingers.

  “Ha… I do not have much time. Or maybe you read it in a photo album?" Spirit-san

  “Is there a problem with demon beasts?" Tsuchio

  “I'm all right. The strength of the adventurers has not drastically strengthened all of a sudden, and it is enough for a while now. It's not good to change too much.” Spirit-san

  "Is that so? It's a lot of trouble.” Tsuchio

  “Good grief… haa!?” Spirit-san

  The young man who appeared from behind her answered to her monologue, and Spirit-san was frightened on seeing him. The reason for that is, it was scheduled for Tsuchio to visit next year. Moreover, it was not until just a while ago, but he suddenly emerged from behind. The island is very sensitive to her, and she would notice if something abnormal happens.

  “Eh, Tsuchio!? When did you come there!?" Spirit-san

  “Just a moment ago. Specifically speaking, I arrived when you said,『Haa… I don’t have much time』" Tsuchio

  “Just a moment ago…… How did you do it?” Spirit-san

  『It was me. Nice to see you, isn't it? It’s me, Tsuchino!』Tsuchino

  “Hee, Shadow-san turned into a spirit. It seems that your evolutionary destination was decided toward such a direction. Indeed, you look just like Tsuchio……twins?" Spirit-san

  “Think of it as such. For now, is Tsuchino a kin of Spirit-san?“ Tsuchio

  “I wonder? Tsuchino is Tsuchino, she is completely another spirit. Well, it looks like we can be treated as kins for the time being. There is no need to worry about that. With this, you can always come here.” Spirit-san

  “I can come even on holidays. Oh, this is a souvenir." Tsuchio

  Tsuchio takes out a book which was cleanly bound from his bosom. The letters on the cover are not of this continent, it was bought at Zakurion empire.

  “I was waiting! This is a book of the other continent.” Spirit-san

  “Yeah, there seems to be a similar magic over there. But the content is quite different. It also contains pictures of monsters and other animals." Tsuchio

  “Demon beasts? It might be helpful……" Spirit-san

  Spirit-san gently flicks through the photo album. Inside, there is a view of the Great Snowy Field and the Great Valley that Yukurishisu wanted to visit with me. Compared with this continent, it seems that they have many beautiful places. Many monsters that are on display are huge fellows who seem to be strong just by looking at them.

  “If the land is narrow, you must also reduce the demon beasts by all means. Oh, but it seems to work if it features…… This valley is very deep. I wonder if a spirit made it intentionally?" Spirit-san

  “The river which was flowing gradually sharpened it. It's a natural thing.” Tsuchio

  “I wonder it takes thousands of year…… Well then, is this mountain eruption also a natural phenomenon?" Spirit-san

  “Of course. The lava accumulated in the basement is spouting out. The land is not rough." Tsuchio

  『Don't you know that? It's just boxed.』Tsuchino

  “Besides being boxed, is it on a island?" Spirit-san

  『Umm……not so really.』Tsuchino

  “Severe……" Tsuchio

  “Oh, that's it. Tsuchino, if you do not fuse with Tsuchio, you can not become serious?" Spirit-san

  While seeing the book, Spirit-san asked so.

  “That's right, how do you know?" Tsuchio

  “Well, she is my kin. So it's a union, I guess Tsuchino also said it, but do not use it too much." Spirit-san

  『This guy doesn't listen to anything I say. Even though I am in trouble at all times.』Tsuchino

  “It is necessary because it is necessary…… Why cannot we use it too much?" Tsuchio

  “First, a great deal of magical power is toxic to the human body. I think you know it, but if it gets too saturated it will explode." Spirit-san

  Tsuchino nodded. There is nothing I haven't heard, so there is nothing to say.

  “I am aware of that. But what else is there?" Tsuchio

  “Of course. Well, it is difficult to express in words. Tsuchino is influenced by Tsuchio. But the influence is overwhelmingly strong for Tsuchino." Spirit-san

  “Well, it is also so in terms of magical power. Spirits and human beings have different spiritual qualities." Tsuchio

  “Thinking like that. That influence works even on your body and magical powers. For humans, it is not very good." Spirit-san

  “It's not good… does my lifetime reduce? That would be a problem……" Tsuchio

  “Well, you should use as little as you need. The best is to not use it." Spirit-san

  “That's impossible." Tsuchio

  『He cannot walk along a peaceful way……』Tsuchino

  “What if you care about your body a little bit?” Spirit-san

  “Once I've finished everything I want, I'll be resting as much as I like. I'll keep it in my mind." Tsuchio

  “Sometimes remember…… Thereupon, let's talk about this funny creature." Spirit-san

  Spirit-san gazes at the book, while I answer that. We kept doing so until the sun went down.

  ＜Debt with former spy sisters＞


  The Adventurer Guild in a certain town of the kingdom. A town at the foot of a mountain, which deals with the material of the monsters that lives in the mountains. In the evening, many of the adventurers who finished hunting come back and the guild is full of vitality. There were two women who looked alike in the crowd which sold materials to the receptionist. A tall grown-up woman who has a dagger on her waist and a little long-haired innocent looking magician with a cane. These two are the former spy sisters, who were released after being acquitted of the crime of breaking into the academy. Both have been acting as adventurers in accordance to Tsuchio′s advice and are now a strong B-rank duo.

  “Yes, this is the purchase price. Please check." Receptionist

  “.……Yes, it's okay.” Lewin

  Lewin receives about half of the purchase money, and returns the rest to the receptionist.

  “Please keep the rest." Lewin

  “I understand.” Receptionist

  After receiving their guild cards, they went outside the guild. The sun was already leaning and the orange sunset was making a long shadow.

  “Our money has accumulated……I think it will be possible to buy a ordinary house soon." Lewin

  “Separately, is not it alright even if we live in the inn?" Swin

  “If we settle down somewhere, it's better to buy a house in the long run." Lewin

  “Is that how it is. I'm not good at small calculations……" Swin

  “Just remember, elder sister. Hey, let's hurry back and eat our meal!?" Lewin

  The sisters enter the main street and try to return to the inn where they stayed. Suddenly, a person calls out from behind. They turn around towards the sunset and therefore can't see that person's face.

  “Hey hey, you two over there” ???

  “Ah, yes. What can I do for you?" Lewin

  “Do you want to run some errands tomorrow? I'm tired today……" ???

  Seeing the person who has been calling in retrospect, the sisters hardened. Because it was a person who had tried to kill them in the past.

  Swin moves instantaneously, grabs Lewin′s neck and tries to escape as it is. However, they only turned around! Suddenly, Tsuchio appears in front of them and forced them to make a sudden brake. Swin tries to retreat without giving up. Colliding with an invisible wall, she hit her forehead and crumbled.

  “Uuuuuuu……" Swin

  “"El, Elder sister, are you okay!?" Lewin

  “You don't listen to people and you try to run away……" Tsuchio

  “Isn't there someone who won't run away after seeing you!” Swin

  “Well, I didn't think we'd run away, but… hello Tsuchio-san. When you have an order……well, we have time." Lewin

  “Ah yeah, I remembered it after all this time. Give me back the money I lent you." Tsuchio

  Lewin guides us to the inn where they're staying and we face each other at the cafeteria. Swin seems to have not wanted to see me so much, because she was sulky since we met…… Well, if it was the other way around, I definitely do not want to meet her too, but I understand her feelings.

  “I'm sure this is the right amount of money……" Lewin

  “Yes, it is perfect. I got it back fully." Tsuchio

  “If so, your errands are over, so leave quickly." Swin

  “I'm not…… Can you tell me a little bit about your recent situation?" Tsuchio

  “There is nothing to tell you." Swin

  “Elder sister, it's rude of you to snub too much. It's not nice, it's about the status quo." Lewin

  “Well, I heard you're doing well. You′re B rank already, right? It's fast.” Tsuchio

  For adventurers with arms, rumors are spreading among staff and adventurers. Although I can not trust them much, I know from rumors that they are doing well.

  “Thanks for your help…… I didn't have a chance to return the money, so I was a little troubled." Lewin

  “That's good. I don't have much time, so I'm going to go home soon. As somebody said before.” Tsuchio

  “Mu……" Swin

  I came to this town today because there was another errand. I already finished it, so I will just go home. Ruu is preparing dinner.

  “Well then, do your best and get a house." Tsuchio

  “Yes, Tsuchio-san, take care of yourself." Lewin

  “.……Well, thank you for lending us money. That saved us." Swin

  “Oh yeah, that is the best. You won't be popular if you frown all the time." Tsuchio

  “Sh, shut up! It's none of your business!" Swin

  I stand up and leave the inn. I have been working all the time recently… just a good breather. From tomorrow, I will try to negotiate with the merchants.