Third Outer World Story Series: Pumpkin Sorcerer - Chapter 125

Translator: MadHatter Editor: MadHatter

“So, in the end, who are you and how long have you lived here?”

“Gununu… why is this…?”

“Aah?”

“Hieee! Nigyaaaah!?”

Now that the self-proclaimed Earth Spirit King has grown docile, Pumpkin was about to ask her a question, but she was defiant, so he used [Resonance] to force mutual resonance of their magic power.

A spirit’s body was constituted by magic power. When this was done, the whole body was violently jolted in small increments, which made them feel extremely sick.

“Ugh… how can you use [Resonance]…?”

“Forget about that, just start talking already.”

The reason why she was treated poorly compared to Mizuki, even though they were both spirits, was because she left too adverse of an impression on him when they first met.

After that, Pumpkin made a number of threats before she became completely compliant. Against that kind of intimidation, she was forced into silence through further threats.

“Hmm. Well, fine. First of all, I am the Earth Spirit King. I am a King, therefore I do not have an individual name. I have been living here for about 500 years under a certain contract, and I regulate the earth’s veins throughout the entire Lean Forest.”

“Heh.”

“What do you mean by ‘heh’? The plants in this forest flourish every day because of my service! And if you’re using [Resonance], then that means we’re both under contract with the same people!!”

“Hmm?”

This was when the words that would not be elusive came out of the lips of Earth Spirit King.

The Earth Spirit King and I are contracted to the same person? Is there any contract under which I am engaged? Well, I suppose the barony of Senko country could be regarded as a contract if I think about it, but there is no way that the Spirit King of the Earth would say that we are contracted to the same person… When given some thought… yeah. I can only think of one person, or rather a God.

“No mention of their name. Now is that guy’s time. Judging by the fact that you have a fragment of that guy, they’re probably watching you.”

“…”

The Earth Spirit King, perhaps recognizing from the look on Pumpkin’s face that the party with whom he had a mutual contract was Lean, warned him that he was being watched.

But still, being watched… I am sure it is nighttime now… Today is a full moon and it is relatively bright, right? Can they see us even in that?

No, beyond the brightness, the magic power around this tree should normally obscure its visibility. But if they can see us, it is likely that they are observing us with fairly special eyes.

And if there is a possibility that an entity has such eyes and I have a fragment of that guy… it is most likely a weapon that is causing “Kage-Ochi”.

“Earth Spirit King. Do you know them?”

“I do know. But I cannot speak now. I am jamming them, but with my ability, there is a strong likelihood that they will find out.”

“I understand. Then don’t mention it.”

For Pumpkin’s part, he was hoping to collect as much information as he could about the weapon, but in light of the fact that they were watching them, it was not advisable for her to talk about it.

Izumi mentioned that the weapon would evolve itself in line with the situation… If their weaknesses were discussed, he had to consider the potential for them to develop countermeasures in conjunction with that information.

That was really tricky…

In the meantime, he will just have to wait until the next time they meet to figure out a barrier spell like the one Lowizc used before. Then he’ll be able to listen to what she has to say.

“I’m sorry. Rather than apologies for not being able to talk, I’ll give you this, ostensibly to show that this is what you’ve been seeking.”

“Hmm?”

The Earth Spirit King then sprouted a branch from the trunk of a nearby tree and tossed it in his direction.

The branch was roughly a meter and a half long, with one end rounded off and the other very easy to hold.

Furthermore, although Pumpkin can’t tell right now due to having lowered his magic vision, the presence emanating from the branch undoubtedly indicated that it had a significant quantity of magic power.

How should I put it… I feel it is very easy to use as a material for a cane.

“It’s a branch with my power in it. I don’t know why you have a fragment of that guy, but as a material, it must be as potent as a fragment of that guy.”

“Indeed, the amount of magic power imbued in it is tremendous,” Pumpkin said, shaking the branch lightly.

However, it was also long enough to be a spear with a spearhead attached, so he felt that it could be made in a variety of ways, depending on how it was processed.

“By the way, Earth Spirit King? Do you have any more suggestions for materials that might work well for this branch?”

“Why are you speaking to me formally at this point? It’s repulsive…”

Even though I have shown respect for her… well, if she says she doesn’t want me to, I will be speaking informally then.

“So, what kind of material is suitable for my branch huh? I have a few ideas.”

“Oh.”

As she stated this, the Earth Spirit King’s face lit up.

This information was favorable. Despite not learning anything about the weapon, the information that allowed him to empower himself was equally essential.

Pumpkin appeared eager to learn the facts as a result.

“To the best of my knowledge, there is a city north of here called San Holo and a volcanic island across the sea south of here called Santac Island.”

“San Holo and Santac Island?”

“Yes. According to the Wind Spirit King, there is a self-declared Demon King in San Holo who is in possession of a gem endowed with a significant amount of magic power. As for Santac Island, dragons live there. Their own bodies are valuable as raw materials, but I hear that they produce even better ores and have even better furnaces.”

“Hmm.”

I see. North and south. This is good information.

Whichever way I go, this is a crucial matter.

“I get it. I’ll try to visit there sooner or later. Well then, excuse me.”

“Yes. Perhaps one day we may discuss what I know.”

“Right.”

After bidding farewell to the Earth Spirit King, Pumpkin left the giant tree and headed back to Samsara Egg Village.