If they're motivated, we'll let them do as much as they want to.
　That's my-- Lyota family policy.

"Red Potion, Plant +1, Animal -1.

　After putting the equipment and items, and the full amount of it into Eve, I checked the capabilities on the Now Board.

---2/2---
Plant A (+3)
Animal B (-1)
Minerals E
Magic C
Characteristic C
--------- ...

　The trend in the bare status was reversed, with plants being the highest.
　By the way, the reason I dared to add the Plant +1 equipment is because I know that there may be small differences in the same rank of Nifonium species.
　Maybe it's the lower limit of A, so I'm going to put it at the upper limit of A just in case.

"Rabbit, I'm a herbivore.
It's always been there.
A true rabbit today.

　Hoonsu!　Eve is very enthusiastic.
　She was originally very motivated this time around, but now that the status plants have surpassed the animals, she's even more motivated.

　Dropped status doesn't play a role in fighting ability at all, but it's often the case that this kind of mental stuff makes the difference in actual performance.

　The best example of this is when Japan's national team wears the Hinomaru flag and performs above and beyond their usual level.

　By the same token, I wouldn't be surprised if Eve gets really strong, with "plants > animals" being a big driving force.

'Okay, then, let's move on.'

　I take out a model cow and place it on the ground.

'Mr Lyota, I'll take care of this one.
Celeste?　No, but Yves is ......
I understand the situation. Then at least let me stop the minotaur.
We can't allow you to take away the rabbit's cue.
Here's for you.

　Celeste held out a carrot to Eve.
　'You brought them with you, you're ready.

'You can't bribe a rabbit with a single carrot.
'These aren't just any carrots. Carrots produced by Mr. Lyota, that too.
Yeah, and that too?

　Eve gulped and gulped raw, drinking in Celeste's air.

'It was the highest quality one Elsa assessed. It's Elsa's best selection.'
"-Oh!

　Eve was greatly surprised. I saw a hallucination like a bolt of lightning in the background.

"Low level, Elsa Best ...... gulp.
'Let me take care of this one time and I'll give you this one.
'I'm not giving away the rabbit, I'm just going to stop obsessing about it.
Thank you.

　Eve pulled back, accepted the carrot from Celeste and looked at it with rapt eyes.

'We've talked about it,'
'Great, you're backing down there. Does this mean that Eve approves of Elsa's connoisseurship?
That's the way it is. There aren't any kids around you that are completely useless.
'No, we all know it's great. It's just a little unexpected for that Eve to honestly admit it.
...... watch me too.
Yeah?　Yeah, go for it.

　For some reason, he nodded to Celeste, who was rather enthusiastic.
　Celeste faced the cow puppet she had left at a distance.
　After a short wait, the minotaur hatched.

　Celeste waved her arms and let her ten fingers dance as the air changed dramatically.

　What is it?　What's going on?
　And... your fingers are glowing.

　Almost at the same time as I wondered, a total of ten bicohorns flew from Celeste's body towards the minotaur all at once.
　They flew straight at it - and then they scattered right before it and surrounded the minotaur.

　Surrounding the minotaur in all directions of three hundred and sixty degrees, a ball of fire was shot out towards the minotaur all at once.

''Oh!''

　I cheered.
　A bicorn horn that moved like a living thing. When I looked at it, I wondered what the mechanism was--

"A string, huh?

　Celeste glanced over her shoulder at me and smiled slightly.
　It seemed to be a hit.

　Celeste's white-fish-like fingers danced some more, and the threads glistening from her fingertips manipulated the bicorn horn in all directions.

　A ball of fire in all directions.
　The minotaur rushed forward while receiving it.
　Celeste avoided the attack of the minotaur, whose rush was slowed down by the barrage of flames, while providing cover fire herself.

　And then - chanting.

　A great magical inferno struck with a bang after firing from all directions.

　A new Celeste style.
　A turret that can handle close quarters combat as well. Perfect.
　I had that impression.

　Celeste overwhelmed the Minotaur.
　In addition to the all-range attack of the thread-controlled bicorn horn, it wasn't fast, but it was a lean move backed by experience.
　And the even more grown-up firepower of the great magic of staying power.

　Celeste soloed, letting the minotaur use up his 14 life stock, then burned his limbs like Eve, just barely keeping him alive and neutralizing him.

'Fuu.'
Good job, Celeste.
Yeah?

　The words are plain, but Celeste has a look of happiness on her face that she can't hide.

'Yeah, every time I see it, it gets stronger and stronger. It's amazing.''
That's because of you.
What?

　A thud, and my heart fluttered.
　The way Celeste said it was like--.

''Rii, it would be hilarious if a member of the Lyota family was weak.

　Celeste hurriedly reiterated.
　The moist tone and air of the last minute is cleared away.

　What, that's what you mean.
　I thought I was ...... no no, it's nothing.

　Celeste continued further.
　Before you know it, you're back to your usual tone.

'The problem is that you're getting too strong, Lyota.
What do you mean?
'I'm too strong and no one can understand how strong I really am. So I'll be the measure. I will be strong, on a level that everyone can understand. Then people will understand that Lyota-san is 'stronger than here.'
Hmm, you mean?

　I wasn't quite sure, so I asked back.
　Then Celeste smiled and said, "Celeste is strong!

'Celeste strong!　I hear Lyota is stronger than this!　Seriously!

　After acting out some kind of exchange in a theatrical tone, now with a prankster's smile.

'And that's why it's like this.
Will it?

　I chuckled.

'Yes, because it's true. You're stronger than me.

　Celeste smiles even more.
　In order to repay her trust, I need to become even stronger, I thought somehow.