Chapter 365: The Secret of the Silk Wrapper
「Come to think of it, if the bugs are anywhere similar to the pill bugs then won’t we be in trouble? 」
If we talk about monster bugs then it would be pill bugs.
「They did not monsterfy following the possession of a multiplying type of spirit, but did so due to the tiny fragments of black spirits scattered by the hero doll. Thus, it would be improbable for a telepathic communication and concurrence to occur between the host and the possessor. 」
Butler explained as he moved his piece.
Today’s game was brought by Hauron, and it’s like a fusion of shogi and go. It’s a game that captures as many places as possible, but the pieces also have a king, and getting yours captured will lead to undisputable loss. The board is square shaped, and the game is played by four.
Hauron was still absorbed in checking the stitches out so he’s not included. Butler and Dinosso already played it before, so it’s more like those two would be teaching Retze and I instead of us playing an actual game.
「Actually, I hadn’t heard any news that somebody was attacked. Newly monsterfied bugs may be stronger than ordinary ones, but humans can still easily kill them like normal, after all. Maybe that’s the reason why nobody’s going gaga over it, and that’s also the reason why I came up with the idea that those are just leftover crumbs from the Hero Doll gobbling session. 」
Dinosso continued after Butler.
「However, the monster would continue to exist as long as the negative emotions of the black spirit didn’t dissipate. It will never die on its own like a normal bug would, so they would have to be exterminated before many years pass. 」
Retze moved his pawn while holding the game rule book with his other hand.
「The pigs should probably be dealt with too. Although it would take time before the possessed part becomes monsterfied depending on the size of the host, it’s not something that can be left alone. The pigs that are still within control would probably be fine, but the ones running around the sewers shouldn’t be trifled with. 」
It was still Retze talking.
Well, folks here also eat monster meat, so by disposal, it means the pigs will be served on the table earlier than planned. It’s just that wild pigs are scarier than monster bugs, because they, along with their cousins the wild boars, would attack humans and devour them.
Humans and things that have their own conscience could remove effects of the negative emotions from the black spirits, but it was also possible for the opposite to happen. They could monsterfy from negative emotions that affected their mind. However, those who don’t possess awareness would not monsterfy right on the spot, but they couldn’t prevent it from slowly happening overtime.
「… I should go to the Guild and give some advice. The folks who accepted the pig subjugation commission probably won’t meticulously check all crooks and crannies. 」
Retze looked up from the guidebook and sighed.
「I’ll also go tell them too. 」
Dinosso moved his pawn.
「Today’s wine is also very tasty. 」
Hauron commented while sipping the wine after taking a bite of the brussel sprouts, bacon and cheese barbecue.
The brussel sprouts found in this world taste a little bit more bitter, but it becomes very sweet when grilled, and it goes well with the saltiness of the bacon and cheese, as well as the wine.
「I prefer this roast pork. It’d be nice to gobble it up straight from the plate. 」
Dinosso commented.
I prepared them so that it’d be easy to eat while playing the game, but it’s also true that there’s a certain charm in gobbling meat with great gusto.
「We’re going to tour Es, right? When are we leaving? 」
Hauron asked while poking the silk kerchief’s stitching with a knife.
「I’m fine whenever. 」
The first stage of the tower development was just completed, so I could take a break.
「Dean-sama and Chris-sama will be coming free starting the day after tomorrow. Ash-sama doesn’t have any pending commissions as of the moment, so we can also depart anytime. 」
「I finished everything I had to do just in time for when Dean and Chris returned. 」
「I’m also fine going there the day after tomorrow. So, once we’re in Es I’ll be going separate with you guys. I also have to bond with my wife and kids from time to time too. 」
Dinosso happily said.
「So you’re going to use my teleportation to go on a family vacation, is that it? Wha- Kyaahh! 」
The moment Hauron cut the thread, the silk wrapper burst into flames for a second, kinda like magnesium combusting.
「Whoa! 」
Dinosso drew back with a shout.
「Oy, oy, that’s dangerous. Ah, so it wasn’t fire that spreads, huh. 」
「It was only for a moment. 」
Retze and Butler peered at the silk cloth that Hauron was still holding.
「Fail… is that a trap? 」
「Yup, actually, once the string is already knotted close, no matter what you do, the cloth will burst in flames the moment you open it. 」
The silk wrapper that Hauron had changed to black, and was now slowly crumbling.
「Then, that fire is also fake, isn’t it? 」
「Yup, its main effect is to crumble after turning pitch black when you open it. The flames are just bonus out of preference. 」
I really wanted to add that ‘oomph’ factor with a bang, but it’d be too dangerous if it really did burst into flames, and it’d be difficult to burn it evenly, so it was a pity.
By the way, it’d be a disaster if Ruta gets scared and goes on a rampage, so I didn’t add that combustion feature to his horse blanket. In return I added a bit of chilly chilly effect, just a teeny bit. In order not to get discovered, the temperature is set just a little bit lower than the outside air, kinda like the difference when you’re in the shade versus being out in the sun. Ah, but I’ll keep mum about it since I feel like I’ll get in trouble for what I did.
「Hey you, just how many circles did you cram into this flimsy, unstable fabric!! Besides, your ingenuity and efforts are totally strangely skewed!! 」
Hauron snapped.
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