Chapter 62: A New Possibility
"Alright, let's begin, Mizuha."
"Yes, big brother!"
After returning to the mansion, Mizuha and I were in a room to verify a new possibility.
In fact, when my Sketchbook Skill level increased, I not only gained the ability to form contracts with creatures other than monsters but also added functions to traditional summoned beasts.
[Shared Vision] It allows sharing the summoned beast's sight.
Until now, only telepathic communication was possible, but this makes things even more convenient. I quietly appreciated it, but I came up with a new possibility.
That was the Transfer I received from Sonia. Since the range of transfer is limited to what's visible, I wondered if I could transfer to places visible through the summoned beast? In reality, the experience points gained by the summoned beast go to me, and since our souls are connected, there is a possibility it could be considered my field of vision.
Similarly, Mizuha, whose soul is connected, would be the same. The experience points Mizuha gains from defeating enemies go to me, and we can share our vision and senses. In fact, the potential might be even higher than with summoned beasts.
First, I had Mizuha step outside the room to test the shared vision.
I could see the door of the room in front of me. It seemed like the switch to Mizuha's vision was successful.
Now, let's initiate the transfer!
With a momentary sensation of floating, Mizuha appeared in my field of vision.
"Experiment successful! Big brother."
Mizuha hugged me with joy, and I couldn't help but feel happy too.
"Alright, next—what's wrong, Mizuha?"
I was about to move on to the next experiment, but Mizuha clung to me and wouldn't let go.
"Big brother... Mizuha knows. About the times you kissed everyone."
Right... Mizuha wasn't here today. It's not good to leave her out.
"I'm sorry for not realizing. Well then, until Mizuha is satisfied, let's kiss."
"Y-Yes, big brother!"
Mizuha blushed and smiled like a blooming flower. Why is my little sister so adorable?
---10 minutes later---
"Huff, huff... Big brother... Mizuha can't go on anymore. Please continue from here on without worrying about me."
No... even if you say that, I can't conduct the experiment without you.
"I apologize. Now, let's continue the experiment."
She resurrected with Divine Water.
"This time, let's try verifying it from a slightly greater distance."
To find the range limit, we gradually increased the distance for verification. So far, we haven't reached the limit. If we extend the distance further, we might not be able to tell, but it's already a satisfactory result.
"Next is the summoned beast. Can I count on you, Mizuha?"
"Yes, big brother... Water Source Transfer."
Mizuha, being a Water Spirit, can transfer to a location as long as there's a substantial source of water. So, I had Mizuha transfer to an underground lake. Seriously, my little sister is too capable.
Because we shared our vision, I could see the underground lake in front of me.
Let's initiate the transfer right away.
Truly, since I haven't verified this distance, I'm nervous. It'll be amazing if it works.
After the feeling of floating, there before me, was Mizuha's figure... transference success. This is, essentially, long-distance transference, isn't it?
As Mizuha hugged me, it was time for another reward: a kiss.
—10 minutes later—
"Huff... huff... Big brother... Mizuha can't go on any longer. I'll disappear like a bubble."
No way... even if you say something like that, like a little mermaid. I made Mizuha, whose face was flushed and breathing was rough, drink the divine water.
(Oh no... just when I thought you appeared out of nowhere, now you've suddenly started a passionate kiss?! I can't ignore it, but really, what are you doing, Lord Kakeru...)
Abel, who had become the leader of the knight order guarding the underground lake, was perplexed by Kakeru's inexplicable behavior.
"... Uh, um, Lord Kakeru, when did you arrive here?"
From behind, Abel-san, a beastman of the Black Wolf, called out. Oh, come to think of it, the people from this knight order were here too... I must have surprised them.
"Thank you for your hard work, Abel-san. I was conducting a transference experiment and just translocated from Primera."
"Transference? Moreover, from Primera... that's impressive. Even in my beast form, it takes me a few hours... You truly are remarkable, Lord Kakeru."
Huh... Abel-san, you can do it in a few hours? Even a horse wouldn't make it in half a day, would it? Truly, the title of fastest beastman is well-deserved. Thanks to that, Celestina was saved, so there's nothing but gratitude to Abel-san.
Afterward, I chatted with Abel-san and the knights for a bit and then returned to the experiment. They were delighted when I brought in a special sausage.
"Alright, all summon beasts, gather!"
I temporarily returned the summon beasts placed in the underground lake and updated their levels to the latest. At around level 200 now, they've become monstrously strong. Truly fitting for a Demon King's army.
"Ravi, let's start the experiment."
"Understood, master. Anytime, please."
... Ravi, you don't have to say "please" like that.
I shared vision with Ravi and conducted the transference.
After a momentary feeling of floating, before me was Ravi's fluffy fur... I couldn't resist diving in. It's not Catalina, but this is truly delightful... so fluffy. Yes, I've decided to take Ravi with me.
"Big brother! You did it!"
Mizuha came running over.
Yes, the experiment was a success. It was confirmed that I could transfer even while sharing vision with summon beasts.
"Now, for the final verification... Flugel, let's go!"
"Anytime is fine, master."
I shared vision with Flugel, the griffin summon beast I left in Primera.
(We're in the mansion's garden... if this succeeds—)
With a hopeful feeling, I transferred to Flugel's location. Overwhelmed by a floating sensation, my view changed.
"Whoa! Master, it worked!"
Flugel walked over, looking delighted.
Yes! This is truly significant. With this, not only investigations, but rescue operations will advance significantly. I'll be able to learn about Chloe, Claudia, and Celestina's homeland. My excitement made my body tremble.
I shared vision with Mizuha and returned to the underground lake for a moment.
"Congratulations on your success, big brother!"
"Thank you, Mizuha. With this, we might be able to save everyone."
Mizuha leaped into my arms, and I gently embraced her.
"... By the way, are these children spirits?"
Suddenly, numerous spirits had gathered around Mizuha. There were 392 of them... could it be because of the effect of purifying the underground lake with divine water?
"Yes, big brother. They're all water spirits and their kin. Everyone, please greet big brother."
The gathered spirits and their kin respectfully bowed their heads. Oh... they're quite cute.
Unconsciously, I stroked the head of a nearby spirit.
"I've formed a pact with the water spirit Undine. Please give her a name."
Huh, I seem to have made a pact...?
"... Big brother, you shouldn't touch the spirits recklessly... very well, we have no choice. Let's destroy this spirit's core."
Mizuha glared at Undine with an icy gaze. Scary! Look, she's trembling in fear.
"Well, well, it's mostly my fault. Please, Mizuha, regain your composure."
"No, big brother, you've done nothing wrong. It's all because this Undine, who was conveniently positioned for touching, is the source of it all. But, since big brother says so... you've been spared. I'll serve you properly."
"Alright, your name will be Shizuku. Nice to meet you, Shizuku."
"... Thank you for the lovely name. Master."
"W-Wait a second, Shizuku. Why 'master'?"
"Because Mizuha-sama is mother, and you're her big brother, so aren't you a master?"
Right, if you put it that way... I'm still just a high school student...
"... Big brother, I really should destroy the spirit's core—"
"Got it, let's stick with 'master' then! Shizuku, please take good care of this underground lake."
"Understood, leave it to me."
Shizuku showed enthusiasm with her snorting. Yeah, she's a good kid.
"Alright, let's go back. Come, Mizuha."
"Yes, big brother."
Mizuha and I embraced tightly, and I transferred to Flugel in Primera.
Well, it looks like I'm going to get busy again once we return.