“Did you call?” Ethnobalt, who had been helping L’Arc and the others, came over.

“Yes. Shildina would like to know how to make and use ofuda,” Glass explained.

“I see. You did so much for me in your world, so it would be a pleasure to teach you whatever I can,” he replied.

“Great!” Shildina exclaimed.

“First things first, you need to select the material to make your ofuda from. If you don’t start with careful selection of your basic materials, you won’t achieve a good final product. Then you use some ink that’s melted using magic—” Ethnobalt led Shildina aside, keeping her out of the way of the others. I’d ask about how to make them myself later—although we didn’t know if they could be used in our world.

Still, Ethnobalt was certainly smart. This was a library rabbit in action.

“Little Naofumi! No one is willing to entertain me,” Sadeena complained. She turned her back on the bunch she had already drunk under the table and wriggled around as she called out to me. She was acting exactly like normal then, even in this world. Everyone was just doing whatever they wanted.

“Sadeena, don’t cause too much trouble,” Raphtalia said. It was okay to ignore her. Raphtalia had it covered.

“Oh my. There’s all this rare liquor here but no one to drink it with. That makes me so sad,” she said. She clearly wanted me to drink with her.

“We’ll be finished eating soon. Then I’ll chat with you, so just wait a little longer,” Raphtalia said.

“Very well, little Raphtalia. I’ll tell you how hard everyone in the village has been working while you’ve been away,” Sadeena said.

“Yes. I’d like to hear that,” Raphtalia said, placating her. Even though they weren’t related by blood, Sadeena and Raphtalia were like sisters. They started to chat together.

“Well then, I’m heading out to rescue Kizuna. Watch out for raiders while I’m gone,” Glass announced. The meal and discussion finished.

“It’s a hassle, but we’ll join you. No idea when enemies could attack,” I said.

“That would be appreciated,” Glass said. For that night, those who had attained a certain level came along with us. Once Itsuki had raised his level, he and Rishia would come after us, also aiming for the country of the traitors who were holding Kizuna.

Chapter Seven: Finding Kizuna

Chapter Seven: Finding Kizuna

“Raph!” said Raph-chan.

“Pen!” said Chris. We were in the carriage, heading to the country where Kizuna was being held. The two little ones were having some kind of conversation, while Raphtalia and Glass looked on.

“Pen! Pen-pen!” said Chris.