Aiming for a Cozy Life in a Dangerous Forest in Another World! - Chapter 37
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Chapter 37: Let’s Study ②-2
Thanks to Label, I learned a lot about mana. And I finally understood why Kaito and Pola could use chantless, high-powered magic.
I was also happy to hear their heartfelt feelings.
Label then continued to explain the effects of 『Amaju Fruits』.
“『Amaju Fruits』 contain a large amount of mana. It is said that a single fruit can be used to create hundreds of doses of magic potions. Therefore, if you consume the fruit directly, you can absorb that mana directly into your body. As a result, even a small bite can heal minor injuries and ailments, and a glass of juice made from it can easily alleviate fatigue.”
“…I see. But when I first met Kaito and Pola, I gave them 『Amaju Fruits』, and their wounds and bruises healed. At that time, they were still ordinary humans, right? Doesn’t absorbing mana have little effect on humans?”
“It’s true that humans are generally not very good at processing mana. But even humans possess a small amount of mana. They can live comfortably in areas with low mana concentration, but they can still benefit from mana to some extent.
The reason humans are not good at converting mana into magic power is that natural mana contains a lot of… impurities. Humans lack the ability to refine mana and use it in its pure form.
However, the mana contained in 『Amaju Fruits』 is pure mana, free from impurities. Therefore, even humans can benefit from it to some extent. Of course, the effect is significantly different compared to when a demon or other race with high mana affinity consumes it. That is why humans in the past attempted to create magic potions using 『Amaju Fruits』, to maximize their effectiveness.”
I see.
So, even humans, with their low mana affinity, could heal minor injuries by taking even a small bite of an 『Amaju Fruit』. And of course, the effect was much greater for those with high mana affinity, like demons.
And Kaito, whose mana affinity had already reached a level that could no longer be considered human, could easily recover from fatigue after drinking juice made from 『Amaju Fruits』, which probably contained even more mana than eating them raw.
“So, we need to stockpile a large amount of 『Amaju Fruits』 just in case.”
When I said this, Label,
“It would certainly be reassuring, and I agree. However, as I mentioned earlier, races with a high percentage of mana in their bodies live by circulating mana. One of the benefits of this is that they are less susceptible to injury and illness in areas with high mana concentration. And even if they do become injured or ill, they recover much faster. Furthermore, they also recover from fatigue quickly. This is because the high-speed circulation of mana constantly promotes cell regeneration.
Therefore, as long as the three of you continue to live in this forest, you are unlikely to become injured or ill. And even if you do, you will recover quickly. So, you may not need 『Amaju Fruits』 for medicinal purposes very often.”
“I see… But after that Greymlad Viper incident, it’s better to be safe than sorry.”
“You are absolutely right.”
I was convinced.
And I had been reminded of the usefulness of 『Amaju Fruits』.
Our meal had taken a long time, and Pola looked sleepy. Kaito, though recovered thanks to the 『Amaju Fruit』 juice, would also be better off sleeping.
Come to think of it, I was also feeling tired after all that exploring and fighting.
So I left the cleanup to Label and the three of us went to bed.
Tonight, Pola came over to my bed and we slept together.
Maybe I should have invited Kaito too?
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The next day, I decided to take it easy at home.
I was exhausted from all the exploring and fighting lately.
We still had a decent amount of Fangrabbit meat stockpiled, and Label still had more dishes in his repertoire, so we didn’t need to rush to find new ingredients.
I was thinking about relaxing in the open space within the base and sunbathing when Rin hopped in front of me.
“What do we do with this?” It asked.
“Huh? ……Oh, I forgot.”
I had completely forgotten about the Twibald.
I had been busy watching Kaito and Pola train, making juice, and attending Label’s mana lecture after we got back yesterday.
I called Kaito, Pola, and Label over.
“What is it?”
“What’s wrong, Onee-chan?”
Label and Kaito asked. I had Rin retrieve the Twibald’s carcass.
“O-Onee-chan, what is this?!”
“Apparently, it’s a lesser dragon called a Twibald. I defeated it when it attacked me yesterday. I completely forgot about it.”
“A T-Twibald?”
“Yeah, you don’t know about it, Kaito?”
“…No, I’ve never heard of it.”
“How about you, Label?”
“I am somewhat familiar with them. But Kotoha-sama, you were attacked by a Twibald?”
“Yeah. It suddenly attacked me from above while I was walking.”
“…I see. If I recall correctly, Twibalds are primarily aerial creatures. They build their nests in tall trees or on sheer cliffs. They usually prey on birds and bird-type magical beasts, so it’s unusual for them to attack terrestrial creatures…”
Hmm, then why was I attacked?
“I didn’t provoke it or anything…”
Label thought for a bit, then,
“…Ah.”
He muttered, then started examining the Twibald’s body.
And then,
“Kotoha-sama, I need to confirm something. What were you doing with your aura before you were attacked? Were you suppressing it the entire time?”
“Let’s see… I think I might have released it a few times to chase away the Fangrabbits that gathered around me.”
“I see… It’s possible that the Twibald was attempting to court you, Kotoha-sama.”
“……………Huh? Court me? Like, trying to find a mate?”
“Indeed. Among Twibalds, the males display their strength to the females, and if the female accepts, they become mates. Perhaps its attack was…”
“But… I’m not a Twibald, you know?”
“Yes, but you emit an aura similar to that of a dragon. This aura is something that ordinary magical beasts instinctively fear. However, to a Twibald, a lesser dragon, it would be perceived as the aura of a similar species. And when you release your aura, Kotoha-sama, it is incredibly potent. It is possible that the Twibald, forgive me for saying this, mistook you for a powerful female. Living creatures seek strong mates to ensure the survival of their offspring. So, perhaps this Twibald mistook you for a powerful female and was attempting to court you. That is my humble hypothesis.”
“………What the hell?!”
Huh? I was courted by a Twibald? A two-headed, lesser dragon?
……Give me a break.
Why was I so unlucky with men?
Well, I didn’t know if a Twibald counted as a “man”…!
By the way, Twibald meat was too awful to eat.
Our only harvest was the magic stone.