14 CHAPTER XIII -- MERCHANT LAL




"Combining forces.

 The baby dragon spoke to me via telekinesis.

"Shall we adjust?

You can combine them and get a telepathic message.

Okay.

 Mmm-hmm.
 That's a good tip.
 This stuff gives me a good idea.

 I have the wisdom.

 I'll narrow it down to a few key words.

 ......?

 This or .

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 ◯magic wavelength
 Different people emit different magic power at different wavelengths, but it is possible to change the wavelength intentionally. The closer the wavelength is, the higher the affinity of the magic power.

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 Maybe there's no doubt about it.

 To get the magic to your opponent, you had to match the wavelength.



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 Fatty: How to change the magic wavelength.
 Create a film of magic and release it through it. This technique is very difficult to learn, but when mastered, it expands your magic.

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 Once you know how to do that, you can go to .......





 Two hours from now.

Still.

I'm sorry. I'm just trying to figure out what to do.



 Four hours after we started.

"I'm hungry.

"A little more ...... ah, magic... ah...



 Eight hours after it began.

"zzzz......

To change the wavelength, you have to change the...









 16 hours later.

I did it!

...... cuh?

 The baby dragon woke up from its slumber at my voice.
 I succeeded in tuning in to the magic of the dragon.
 When I looked up it was completely dark outside.

''Ssshhhhh...''

 In the cage, the little dragon stretched out, letting out a cute little cry.

'Sorry I'm late,'

Cui.

 The little dragon lay back and rubbed his eyes sleepily with his paws.

 My emission wavelength matched that of the baby dragon.
 It took quite a while.
 But that gave me a better understanding of magic.

 By matching the magic wavelengths, I was able to pour the magic inside the dragon!
 And then I was able to circulate that magic.


 I have acquired the Telepathic Spell.


 Okay, I managed to get a telepathic message.

Uh-oh. Do you read me?

 I used my telepathic powers to talk to the little dragon.

''Yes. But I'm sleepy.


 I have acquired the skill of the Codex Comitatus.


 ...... Um, the moment I talked to her, she was able to get the Superman Contract.


I'm sleepy so I'm going to sleep: ......zzz

Don't go to sleep.

"Mmmmmm.

 ...... Huh? 

...... You know what humans talk about.

"Yes.

...... Haha, you're right. Otherwise, he wouldn't have spoken to me via telekinesis from the start.


 Come to think of it, I thought I'd been responding to you all along: .......
 Me, I hadn't noticed that at all, but maybe I'm being insensitive?


Can I go to bed now?

I'll make you a contract and make you a servant.

"Love.


 The little dragon seemed to be asleep, so I quickly performed the "Submissive Demon Contract".
 When you use the skill, an invisible collar is wrapped around the little dragon.
 By staring at it, you can confirm its existence.


Okay, is there any relief now?

"Well, good night ......zzz.

...... I should go to bed too.

 I'm going out of town early in the morning, so it looks like I won't have much time to sleep.



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 I took a nap and left the inn, rubbing my sleepy eyes.


 There was a fine carriage parked in front of them, and a girl smiled at them.

'I'm Ral, the merchant. Is that correct, Mr. Revell?

Yes. It's Revell.

The mayor told me about it. I understand you're going to be my escort.

...... I see.

 Looks like the Mayor got him a drink.

 One gold piece is the reward for this escort.
 Fastest carriage is his escort.

 I suppose that makes sense.

 Well, it's not like we lost anything, but I think we gained something.
 Whether the carriage is guarded or not, I'll do my best.

So let me ask you two questions first.

 Lal held up two fingers.

"Come in,

Is it true that you took out an orc in a single blow?

Yes. It's true.

Then I don't see any problem with your escort. Now, the second thing. What's that dragon on your head!

Cue?

 A baby dragon cried out.

"This is my squire.

"Wow. ......

 Lal-san approached and looked at the cub carefully as if he was inspecting it .

''This kid looks like he's worth about five white gold coins .

What, five?

 It was an astonishing amount .
 The five platinum coins were worth five hundred gold coins .

 Look up.
 I don't see the baby dragon, but...

Don't sell it!

 And then he spoke to me telepathically.

"Ugh, I'm not going to sell it. You'll have to trust me. Okay? Huh?

"Love.

 An evil thought has gone through my mind for sure.
 But if I got the Secured Demon Contract... then the little dragon is opening up to me.
 I don't want to do anything to betray that.

What do you think? I can buy you out later.

 With a grin on his face, Ral says .

'No, thanks. I'm a very dear friend.

Hmm. Well, that's okay. Let's get going.

Oh, wait a minute. I think another friend is coming to say hello.

 I've told them the time of departure, so I think they should be here soon: .......

'Mr. Revell!

 That's Pete's voice.
 With Kate and Dan at his side.
 Are you guys okay with that kind of yelling in the wee hours?

Geez!

 Mr. Lal looked as if he had bitten down on a bitter worm and got into the carriage .

''Ahhhh!''

 The three of them yelled out.

"Come on, Revelle, we're in. Can we leave you here?

 Mr. Lal started the carriage.

Hey! Don't go so fast!

 I managed to get into the carriage.

Revell! We were fighting the orcs because of that guy!

They forced us off the wagon and used us as bait!

So, Mr. Revell! Be careful!

 The three of them raised their voices as best they could.

'Everybody! Thank you! Take care!

 I showed my face and said goodbye to the three of them.

Wow, those girls are acting so weird. That makes it sound like I'm a bad person. That's not true at all.



 That's what Mr. Rall said to me when I got back in the carriage.