Aiming for a Cozy Life in a Dangerous Forest in Another World! - Chapter 35
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Chapter 35: Let’s Make Juice
When I returned to the base, I found Kaito in the middle of training with Label in the open space.
I decided to watch their training session without interrupting.
Kaito seemed to be using 『Physical Enhancement』, jumping and moving around, trying to get behind Label.
Label turned to face Kaito, always keeping him in his sights.
Perhaps realizing he wouldn’t get anywhere with this approach, Kaito charged at Label.
He closed the distance before Label could turn, attempting to land a right straight to Label’s left side…
But Label seemed to anticipate it. He deflected Kaito’s punch with his left hand, grabbed Kaito’s wrist, pulled him closer, and delivered a right uppercut to Kaito’s solar plexus.
Kaito was sent flying backward, tumbling to the ground. “I give up,” he said.
It seemed like his 『Physical Enhancement』 had worn off…
“Kaito! Are you alright?!”
I couldn’t help but call out, but he seemed to be fine.
He was looking at Label with a frustrated expression.
“Welcome back, Onee-chan. So you were watching…”
“Yeah. I saw you two sparring when I got back.”
“…I see.”
“Welcome home, Kotoha-sama.”
“I’m back, Label.”
After greeting me, Label went over to Kaito and started giving him advice about the fight.
It felt awkward to eavesdrop, so I decided to head inside.
…And besides, I felt like it was wrong to watch a boy train…
Kaito seemed a little embarrassed too…
When I went inside, I saw Pola levitating several ice cubes, moving them in various directions and making them spin.
“I’m home, Pola.”
“Kotoha-nee-chan! Welcome back!”
“Are you practicing magic, Pola?”
“Uh huh! I’m practicing moving these ice cubes I made with magic!”
Pola’s magic really was amazing.
It was the precision that impressed me. She was controlling multiple ice cubes, making them move differently, then making them move in perfect unison, manipulating them with ease.
……I couldn’t do anything that delicate. All I could do was launch them with speed.
“You’re amazing, Pola. You’re so good at manipulating magic.”
“Ehehe. But I want to be even better!”
“…What do you mean?”
“I want to practice magic more and more so I can help Kotoha-nee-chan!”
……I am about to cry. She really is a sweet girl.
And so is Kaito. The reason why he was training so hard was probably the same as Pola’s.
“Thank you, Pola. Well then, how about we practice together?”
“Okay!”
Label was probably the one who suggested that Pola practice.
It seemed like he was also good at delicate manipulations.
All I could teach Pola were flashy techniques and… imagination, I guess.
I would show Pola some useful attack and defense methods from my memories of my previous life.
She could increase the damage of her attacks by creating ice spears or arrows instead of just simple ice cubes.
And by adding rotation, she could improve the accuracy of her projectiles.
Pola’s magic wasn’t as powerful as mine, but simply by changing the shape and movement of her projectiles, she could improve her attack capabilities.
And then, there was defense.
I often created walls for defense.
Pola could use that technique too, but hers were still too fragile.
Pola’s safety was my top priority, and I wanted her to learn how to protect herself.
Pola was covered by 『Physical Armor』, but unlike me, who had scales, she was just a human underneath. If she was hit by something like those blade-like projectiles from the Twibald, she wouldn’t stand a chance.
As Pola and I were practicing magic, Kaito and Label returned.
Kaito looked exhausted.
“Good work, Kaito. Thank you, Label.”
“……Yeah.”
“Not at all. It is my duty to assist Kaito-sama if he wishes to become stronger.”
Kaito slumped onto a chair.
Label bowed slightly and headed to the pantry. He was probably going to prepare dinner.
…An idea struck me, and I followed Label to the pantry.
When I entered, I found Label preparing the ingredients for dinner.
“Kotoha-sama? I can prepare dinner if…”
“Yeah, I know. I’ll leave that to you. I wanted to try something. Could you get me some 『Amaju Fruits?』”
I took the 『Amaju Fruits』 from Label.
I was going to make juice by squeezing the juice from them.
It would take some time for Label to prepare dinner, and I wanted to give Kaito and Pola a cold, sweet drink.
Of course, we didn’t have anything as convenient as a juicer.
So I decided to cut up the 『Amaju Fruits』, crush them with pressure, and extract the juice.
I washed the 『Amaju Fruits』 with 『Water Magic』, then chopped them up with a knife made from a Forest Tiger’s fang.
…I really wanted a metal knife.
I put the chopped 『Amaju Fruits』 into a barrel-shaped container I made with 『Earth Magic』.
There was a hole at the bottom of the container with a mesh net attached. If I put the chopped 『Amaju Fruits』 in and pressed down from above, I should be able to squeeze the juice out.
It wouldn’t be very efficient, and there would probably be a lot of pulp left over, but I was an amateur, and this was just a makeshift solution.
I placed another container, similar in shape but smaller, under the hole in the first container. This one didn’t have a hole.
I filled the container with the hole with chopped 『Amaju Fruits』, then created a lid with 『Earth Magic』 and placed it on top.
I tried pressing down on the lid, but I wasn’t strong enough to squeeze out much juice.
I activated 『Dragon Transformation』 on my arms and legs and tried again.
Being careful not to break the container, I pressed down on the lid, and the juice started flowing.
I tasted it. It was sweet and delicious. It worked.
I poured the juice into cups, added ice cubes I created with 『Water Magic』, and took them to Kaito and Pola.
“Hey, you two. I made some juice with the 『Amaju Fruits』. Want to try some?”
“Juice?”
“It’s a drink made from squeezed fruits.”
I said, handing them the cups. They happily took a sip.
“It’s delicious, Kotoha-nee-chan!”
“…Yeah, it’s really good. And I feel… less tired.”
“Don’t exaggerate… But I’m glad you like it.”
I replied, relieved that they seemed to enjoy it, and then,
“I don’t believe that is an exaggeration. 『Amaju Fruits』 have the effect of healing injuries and illnesses, as well as alleviating fatigue. They are also rich in mana. The reason Kaito-sama and Pola-sama have an unusually large amount of magic power and a high affinity for mana for humans is because they have been consuming 『Amaju Fruits』 regularly…”
Label explained.
So 『Amaju Fruits』 had those effects…
Come to think of it, I had never properly investigated 『Amaju Fruits』.
I had just assumed they had medicinal properties after seeing Kaito and Pola’s injuries heal.
I should investigate them properly sometime…