Chapter 247: 247

14th Day of the Wind month . I’m going to thank the people who helped me make the gift for Lilia-san, so I decided to go to Isis-san’s residence first .

I’ll give Kuro’s music box in the evening, so the people I’m going to give the music boxes today are Isis-san, Lillywood-san and Alice .

[……Kaito…… Welcome…… I’m glad…… that you came . ]

[I’m sorry to intrude, but I actually have something for Isis-san . ]

[……Something for me?]

In spite of my unexpected visit, Isis-san wholeheartedly welcomed me and willingly invited me into her home .

After having a cup of tea made by Isis-san and apologizing for my sudden visit, I decided to cut to the chase .

Isis-san doesn’t seem to know about my intentions yet, as she cutely tilted her head .

Feeling my heart warmed from her cuteness, I took out the music box I made in the image of Isis-san from my magic box .

[……Eh?]

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[I’m grateful to Isis-san for helping me and giving me advice on the previous matter, and you also helped me with the jewels…… It might be comparably shoddy, but please take this . ]

[……I- Is that alright?]

[Yes . ]

The jewels used for the music box in the image of Isis-san isn’t made with Midnight Crystal, but just ordinary Ice Crystals and Blue Diamonds…… The reason I used these two is simple: I thought that Isis-san’s image wasn’t a deep blue color just like the ocean, but a blue with a lighter shade just like snow and ice .

And the song that the music box is playing is quiet and soft, inspired by the transition from a snowy landscape to spring…… I think it’s a perfect fit for the kind Isis-san .

[……Kaito…… Thank you…… I’m glad…… really…… glad . ]

[If you’re glad with it, then I’m happy . ]

[……Unnn…… Kaito…… I looooveee you . ]

With some tears blotting out of the corners of her eyes, and a smile that looked happy from the bottom of her heart, Isis-san told me her sweet and happy words of thanks .

Just hearing those words and the smile on Isis-san’s face was more than enough to make my efforts worthwhile .

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Drinking tea and chatting with Isis-san, we spent some time together filled with happiness .

The forest city of Yggfresis…… I had a glimpse of this city governed by Lillywood-san before, and it is a beautiful city that looks like the city of Rigforeshia enlarged several times over, and I can really feel the power of nature in the air .

In the center of that city, at the base of the giant, heaven-piercing World Tree, this is where Lillywood-san apparently lives .

When I got a branch of the World Tree, Lillywood-san picked me up at the gate, so I didn’t stop by here and it can be said that this is my first visit here .

The place has a majestic appearance that could be described as a temple made of wood, and even though I’ve sent a hummingbird there beforehand, I feel like I’m going to be immediately turned away on the gate……

However, I guess it’s to be expected from Lillywood-san . When I told my name to the gatekeeper at the entrance, he greeted me very politely and showed me to a large reception .

From the walls to the furniture, the room, which was entirely made out of wood, had an indescribably elegant charm in it . For some reason though, it makes me feel like I’m in a temple, but well, it isn’t necessarily a mistake .

To the people of this city, Lillywood-san is an object of faith, and a being equivalent to the Gods…… It wouldn’t be strange if this place feels solemn .

“……My apologies, Kaito-san . I’m sorry to keep you waiting . ”

[Ah, no, I’m sorry instead for suddenly intruding . ]

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As I was drinking the fragrant tea that had the sweetness of fruit served in the reception room, Lillywood-san appeared, and standing up from my seat, I greeted her .

I’ve heard that Lillywood-san is quite busy, so I was prepared to wait for quite a while but…… Thankfully, she seems to have given me quite a bit of priority and went to receive me .

“So, how can I be of help this time? I heard that you had a business with me but…… If I can be of help, please don’t hesitate to let me know . ”

[Ah, no, I’m not here to ask for a favor, I came to express my gratitude . ]

“……Express…… your gratitude?”

She apparently wasn’t expecting these words, as Lillywood-san asks me back with a wondering expression on her face .

Smiling at Lillywood-san, I took out the music box that held the image of Lillywood-san from my magic box .

The jewels used for this music box is an olive green Peridot…… a jewel that looks like the vibrantly green leaves, which I think is perfect for Lillywood-san .

The song is a powerful, resonant, deep piece of music that is reminiscent of the great outdoors, which also fits Lillywood-san…… Alice really did a great job with this one .

“……Errr…… Kaito-san? If I’m not mistaken…… Isn’t that a music box?”

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[Yes . Lillywood-san had helped me in the previous matter, and I want to at least thank you for it……]

“Ahh, errr……]

Lillywood-san looks at the music box that is offered to her, looking puzzled and somewhat troubled .

At the same time as I felt uneasy about whether she doesn’t like it, Lillywood-san speaks with a puzzled look on her face .

“……Kaito-san . Aren’t you giving it to the wrong person? I haven’t helped you in any way that would warrant your gratitude, you know?”

[No, that’s not the case! Thanks to Lillywood-san, I was able to make really great music boxes . Thank you from the bottom of my heart . ]

“……H- However…… You took the time and effort to make it…… If you find good women out there, wouldn’t it be better to give it to them? I’m a “tree”, so to speak . I don’t think it would be appropriate of me to have such a nice item……”

I can tell from Lillywood-san’s tone of voice that she’s being very reserved about it but…… Since I made this music box for Lillywood-san, giving it to anyone else isn’t an option, and if I were to do that, it would be disrespectful to Lillywood-san and the one I would supposedly give this music box to .

Or rather, calling herself a tree…… It’s true that Lillywood-san is the spirit of the World Tree, but even if she says that she’s a tree, she hardly looks any different from a human……

[……I think Lillywood-san is a beautiful, lovely lady though . ]

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“P- Please stop teasing me…… There’s no benefit, flattering a tree like me . ”

[No, I’m being serious . That’s what I think from the bottom of my heart . ]

“!? ……I- Is that so…… You’re quite the weird one, aren’t you?”

When I straightforwardly told her that these words I said were from my heart, Lillywood-san’s cheeks turned a bit red and she looked troubled again .

“……It would be rude to refuse too stubbornly, isn’t it…… Yes . Well then, undeserving it might be of me…… I will gratefully accept Kaito-san’s kindness . ”

[Yes . ]

“……How should I say this… You’re quite the troubling human, aren’t you?”

[……Eh? What does that mean?]

Lillywood-san, who receives the music box from me with a look of resignation on her face, speaks with a slightly wry smile, but not understanding the meaning of what she said, I tilted my head .

Thereupon, Lillywood-san somewhat gave me a happy smile before continuing to speak .

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“……I think I can understand why Isis likes you…… i- is what I mean . ”

[ . . . . . . ? ? ]

“Fufufu, no, please don’t worry about it…… Thank you for the music box . I feel really happy about Kaito-san’s thoughtfulness . ”

[Ah, yes . ]

I didn’t really quite understand what she meant, but it seems like Lillywood-san is having fun, so I guess that’s good…… Or rather, so Lillywood-san could smile like that huh .

The usual gentle smile she had is nice, but I think she looks much more attractive, seeing her smiling happily like this .

“……I can’t just send you back home like this, can I? It isn’t very much, but Kaito-san, I’ll have lunch prepared for you, so please eat . ”

[……Errr, in that case, I’ll be presuming upon you then . ]

“Yes . Ahh, also…… Please take this . ”

[……This is…… a flower?]

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When I heard Lillywood-san’s words about having lunch, I realized that it was just around lunchtime and I was getting hungry, so I decided to take advantage of her kindness .

Thereupon, Lillywood-san… I wonder if she used Spatial Magic? Anyway, a green ripple appeared in the air, and she took out a small pink flower from it and handed it to me .

“……Based on the language of flowers, it’s a flower that brings happiness . I think it’s perfect for you . ”

[T- Thank you . ]

“Well then, I still have lots of things to deal with, so please excuse me…… I’ll come back again after you finish lunch . ”

[Yes, please do your best with your work . ]

“Thank you . ”

Lillywood-san somehow seemed to be happy as she said that and left .

Dear Mom, Dad——– I gave Isis-san and Lillywood-san music boxes to thank them for their help . And in a way, I guess you could say that it’s a big change, as after talking to her like this, it may just be a little bit——— but I feel like I got to know Lillywood-san better .

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Here’s one setting that I’m sure everyone has forgotten about .

As told in the Sacred Tree Festival Arc, it’s a sign of affection for the spirits to give what they have picked themselves .

Now then, here’s one thing I forewarned everyone about, the capture in Chronois’s Arc .

A Festival of Heroes for our heroines…… In short, there are two types of heroines: the heroine who became his lover before the end of the novel, and the heroines who became his lover in the after story, after the end of the novel .

Kuro, Isis, and the others were of the former, while Chronois will be on the latter . Chronois’ Arc will be the story of Chronois, awakening her love for Kaito .

In a simple image, the heroines who has a clear love interest in Kaito at the present time develops . On the contrary though, the heroines who don’t develop to a love interest, even though she thinks favorably of Kaito at the present time, would be written in the story that would be added to the after story .

In other words, Chronois doesn’t officially become his lover until after Kaito captures the main story’s last boss, Shiro .

It’s totally unrelated, but after Chronois’ Arc, I’m planning to have a Hina Arc .