I’m Not Good at Offensive Magic, but I’ll Do My Best With Support Magic!

「Thank you very much, Zack-san!」
「It’s my pleasure. I hope everyone’s journey turns out well」

As planned, we purchased a tent.
I’ve heard of its performance, but haven’t actually tried it, so I’m looking forward to when I get to use it!
Zack-san and the others saw us off, and we decided to return to the inn as we had to leave tomorrow.

「So, Ladi-kun is basically going to stay in the city?」
「Un, it seems that the further away I get, the more magic it takes to summon him, but he seems to be doing okay」

It seems to me that the magic used for the summoning is a matter of sense.
When we returned, the system was set up so that we would return to Luri-chan’s base. We asked Luri-chan to do this and she gladly agreed.

「I’ve got a condition though」
「Condition?」
「Yeah, on the condition that he helps me with my informant work」
「Ladi-kun and his friends are very good at what they do」

It means Luri-chan can gather information without taking risks.
When we returned to the inn with this exchange, we met up with Shia-san in front of the inn, just as she was returning.

「I’m back」
「Shia-san, welcome back. How was it?」
「As Yuan instructed, I’ve been beating them up」

I didn’t say to go that far, though!

「Shia…not too much, right?」
「Un. I fixed what was wrong」

From the grip of the sword, to the stance, to the coordination between the 3 of them. It seems that Shia-san pointed out the areas that caught her eye as they engaged in a mock battle.

「They were laughing at the end, so they were fine」
「Then… is it okay?」

Shia-san said that Carlo-san and his party seemed satisfied after showing the difference between them and Shia-san, who were too tired to move.
On the other hand, I hope they are not in despair.

「If you despair at this level, you are not qualified to be an adventurer」
「Yes, that’s right. On the other hand, now that we have the goal to be like Shia, we should do our best」

Yes, that’s right. I think it is important to have experience fighting with superior opponents. There is a certain way of fighting an opponent who is not easy to beat.

「Yes, Shia, would you like to have a mock battle with me too?」
「No」

As if on the spur of the moment, Snow-san proposed the idea to Shia-san, who promptly rejected it.

「Why?」
「Tired. I can’t do this without Yuan replenishment」

What is Yuan replenishment?
Still, Snow-san can’t seem to give up and asks me for a favor.

「Yuan, I’m sorry, but can you give Shia a hug for me?」
「I don’t want to!」
「Yuan, you hate me?」

Shia-san looks at me with sad eyes.

「I don’t hate Shia-san. I just don’t like it because we are outside, and it’s embarrassing」
「Understood. We’ll do it later」

Later… You won’t give up.
She seems determined to be replenished by me no matter what.
I don’t know what you mean by Yuan replenishment, though!

「Well, then, can we have a mock battle on the way to the escort, please? You’ll be replenished by Yuan then, right?」
「It’s up to Yuan, but I understand. I wanted to fight Snow too」
「Fufu, I look forward to it」
「Me too」

I too am interested to see which one is stronger.
It is hard to predict who will win, the fast Shia-san or the defensive Snow-san.
Personally, though, I think Shia-san’s has the advantage. I think the key will be whether Snow-san can keep up with Shia-san’s speed.

「Have we gotten everything we need for our journey?」

After entering the inn and finishing our bath and meal, we are making final checks. To some extent, we have completed our preparations for today, but we don’t want to forget anything.
Around the table we are discussing.
For some reason, though, I am being held by Shia-san and sitting on top of her.
She says this is how she is replenishing by me, but as before, I don’t know. And I can’t say no when they say it’s a favor.

「I’m good」
「I think I am too」
「Maybe it will be okay. If we need something, we can ask Luri-san to let Ladi have it when we need it」

So it can be used in such a way.

「Not too big, but if it’s big enough for Ladi to hold, I don’t think it’ll be a problem」
「Ladi-kun, he’s quite handy」
「Thank you」

At some point, Ladi-kun was also in the room.

「Ladi, you can’t come out here on your own」
「Sorry」

It seems that Ladi-kun can appear freely by himself. In that case, though, it seems that Ladi-kun uses his magic power.

「Does Ladi-kun have a lot of magic power?」
「Not really. But, there is no problem if its a small one. Magic power is matched from my subordinates」

Ladi-kun’s subordinates are too numerous to count. If we gather them little by little, it will be a good amount of magic power.

「Is Yuan okay?」
「I don’t see a problem」

We bought a tent and prepared a lot of food.
This time, instead of dried meat, I bought a lot of hot dishes because I made a good amount of money.
My storage does not pass the time. I can always have a hot meal!

「How is the tent’s performance?」
「Yes, I bought two types in case you are interested」

Shia-san did not go with me to the Zack’s Store, so I will explain the performance of the tent I bought.
One is an assembled type, a triangular dome-shaped tent, which is just fine for four people to sleep in.
In fact, I don’t think four people will sleep side by side, so it is sufficient.
We will need to have fire nights, lookouts, and so on.
Furthermore, as for why it was a bit expensive, it seems that the tent is also a magical tool, being cold and heat resistant and comfortable in its own way.

「…… Un」

Shia-san looks like she wants to say a few words, but I’ll explain the other tent first.

「The other type has steel poles on all four sides to provide protection from the rain」

It’s not intended for sleeping, but a type of protection from the sun and rain during breaks.
It is also adjustable in size with a magical tool, and can be freely extended and retracted so that it can accommodate a carriage and other items.

「What do you think?」
「I think the second one is good」
「And the first one?」
「… Yuan’s magic can be used instead. Rather, Yuan’s magic is more efficient」
「Ah…」

I forgot to mention that my defensive magic is cold-resistant, heat-resistant, windproof, and can also block out rain. The tent I bought was obviously a lesser version of that.

「I think it’s good, okay? And there’s a reason I didn’t say anything」
「Why?」
「Yuan’s magic is too special」
「I agree. I’ve never seen magic like Yuan-san’s before」

I was aware of that.
It’s kind of my own creation magic.
You have to think about combining magic with other magic and what kind of magic you want to create and use.
It sounds simple, but it requires an understanding of magic theory and sometimes delicate adjustments when first used.
Especially in the case of compound magic that combines magic, there is a possibility of explosion if the balance is wrong.

「So you wouldn’t use it too much in front of strangers, except when the four of us are together」
「I’m an elf myself, so I know the unique magic specific to elves, and I have had people ask me about it, so I agree with Snow-san」

I was mostly solo before I met Shia-san, so I wasn’t too concerned about it, but that was the problem.

「Yes. Then Yuan made the right choice」
「I’m glad it didn’t go to waste」

It was a reasonable purchase. I’m really glad it didn’t go to waste.
Nevertheless, I realize once again that the number of party members has increased.
In a good way, of course.
If it was just me and Shia-san, we would never have come up with this kind of opinion.
Realizing the importance of exchanging opinions with each other frequently, we decided to rest for tomorrow.
Tomorrow is the start of our new journey!
Good night… I’d like to say but…

「Why are we all together?」
「I don’t know」
「Well, I think we’re going to be camping out for a while, so it’s okay?」
「That’s right」

In the city of Tanza everyone slept together for the final night.
It is the same lineup as before.
This time, good night.