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It Exploded

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“This lion statue…?” (Elt)

It was this lion statue that Stella quickly broke, and that was being patted by a Cockatrice costume.

The size was fairly large. The pedestal was about 50 centimeters, and the statue itself was about one meter. The open mouth was quite big too. An arm could fit inside it completely.

Well, it’s related to the Zanzas dungeon originally, so it is definitely old. The Zanzas dungeon has records from about a thousand years ago. How much of the older records are true, and how much is later additions, is doubtful.

However, at least it is certain that it is over five hundred years old. In terms of Japan, that would be between modern times and the Muromachi period. Thinking that way, it’s definitely an antique. Well, from Nana’s story, it seems it is also wonderful in terms of technology.

Leia was a bit excited too.

“Thunder ore had no material it could fuse with. However, left as it is, it is brittle, and its use is limited. At best, it would be something thrown like gunpowder or the like.” (Leia)

“Even so, it would sell at a decent price. After all, it contains a lot of mana and emits electric shocks. There are few monsters with resistance to electric shocks…” (Leia)

“I see…” (Elt)

I stroked the lion statue’s head too. It was smooth and truly polished. Looking at it this way, it feels like it has value as a statue too.

“Hm…?” (Elt)

For a moment, I felt my mana being absorbed.

*Pachi…!*

The lion statue glowed purple for an instant. It was only a very brief moment.

“Oh…” (Elt)

I instinctively pulled my hand back. It seemed to have reacted to my mana. It was sudden, so I was surprised.

“What was that just now…? Are you okay? It seems it only glowed.” (Elt)

Everyone nodded at my words.

Right now, Nana was putting her costume hand into the lion statue’s mouth. The lion’s mouth was quite large, so it fit in easily. If a lightning ball had come out then, it would have created a shocking Cockatrice.

Or rather, that wouldn’t be dangerous, right? I’m trusting you…!

“Hmmm… it reacted to Elt-sama’s mana.” (Nana)

“It didn’t react when we touched it.” (Leia)

“…Is it the size of the mana? Elt-sama has the largest mana in this group, I think.” (Nana)

“Is that so…?” (Elt)

“My specialization is magical technology, and my mana itself isn’t extraordinary. But the mana I feel from Elt-sama at a glance is quite amazing. Even at the noble academy, there were rarely mana holders this strong.” (Nana)

I’ve trained, but I don’t really compare. Well, I’ll just take that at face value.

Apparently, when I touched it, a little mana was absorbed and it reacts. So, not everything was broken.

“From what I feel touching it, the lightning ball is reflected, circuits break, and… some parts might be repairable. If we fiddle with it a little and put mana back in…” (Nana)

Hmm, if we understand something about the statue, it might help in exploration. It’s worth investigating here.

“Should I go inside?” (Nana)

“I’d like you to. On the right side…” (Elt)

Nana lifted Iskamina and pushed her upper body into the lion’s mouth.

*Push, push…*

The inside is quite hollow…?

The scene was quite something.

“Shine the light this way.” (Nana)

“Got it!” (Leia)

Leia changed position and crouched behind the two of them. The light from the Cockatrice hat hit inside the mouth perfectly.

I never thought it would be useful… If they made this glowing Cockatrice hat thinking this far ahead, they’re a clever strategist. Probably not though.

*Rustle, rustle.*

“A little further in.” (Nana)

“Okay, okay.” (Leia)

Nana pushed Iskamina deeper. It looked like she was feeding her to the statue. Iskamina’s muffled voice came from inside the statue’s mouth.

“Elt-sama, please put some mana into the lion statue.” (Iskamina)

“…That’s fine, but is it safe?” (Elt)

“It’s safe!” (Iskamina)

“Is it really safe…?” (Elt)

Hmm… if the experts say so, it must be safe. Well, I’ll try.

I placed my hand on the lion statue again. After a moment, I felt my mana being absorbed.

*Pachi…!*

The lion statue glowed again. I pulled my hand away quickly in response…

“A little more. Please keep flowing your mana until I signal.” (Nana)

“O-Okay.” (Elt)

“Just a little more and it should tingle.” (Nana)

“Is it really safe?” (Elt)

“It’s okay, it’s okay. I guarantee it.” (Nana)

Nana said lightly and gave a thumbs up. The fingers are apparently shaped to some extent.

…Well, they’re wings though.

“Alright, I trust you.” (Elt)

I stretched my hand toward the lion statue again. This time, I pressed my entire palm flat against the statue. Mana flowed from my palm into the statue.

*Pachi…!*

The statue emitted purple light again, but I didn’t pull my hand away.

Honestly, the mana being absorbed isn’t much…

*Pachi pachi…!*

The light gradually became stronger.

…Is it really okay?

*Bachi!*

Suddenly, I felt mana discharge from the lion statue’s mouth… that was how it felt.

“Mogu!?” (Iskamina)

“Pii!?” (Nana)

Iskamina and Nana shouted.

I immediately pulled my hand away from the statue and called out.

“Are you okay?!” (Elt)

“We’re fine, mogu!” (Iskamina)

“Please continue, until I give the signal…” (Nana)

Both answered me as if nothing happened.

Did nothing really happen…? It didn’t sound like nothing happened.

“It tingled a bit, and it feels good, mogu.” (Nana)

“This costume is heat-resistant, cold-resistant, electric-resistant, and magic-resistant, so it’s fine.” (Nana)

“I-I see…” (Elt)

“Please, more tingling, mogu!” (Iskamina)

That’s a misleading expression. I’m just flowing mana…! This is turning into a completely funny scene.

“…Later, I want to check the costume’s resistance in detail.” (Leia)

Leia tried to pull the sleeve of the costume–…

“Eh? Now, touching that is…!” (Nana)

Nana panicked, but her hands were full.

*Bachibachi!!*

“Fube!” (Leia)

“Ah, the light shifted, mogu!? I can’t see, mogu!” (Nana)

“Leia, are you okay?!” (Elt)

Leia was suddenly blown away. But she stood up straight immediately.

Her injury looks shallow. Or rather, she seems unharmed…

“Y-Yes… static electricity. It tingled a bit… Sorry, I was careless.” (Leia)

However, the feathers of the Cockatrice hat were exploded.

…Huh?

“A-Are you really okay?” (Elt)

“Y-Yes… there is no abnormality anywhere!” (Leia)

There is an abnormality though… Well, the hat’s feathers aren’t a big deal.

Nana looked back at Leia and said…

“So, there really was static electricity… But both Leia and I have trained, so this level is nothing… Huh!?” (Nana)

Ah, she noticed Leia’s hat feathers. It looks like a comedy skit.

“Sorry for worrying you. Ah, the light…” (Leia)

Leia returned to her position.

No, endure it… Don’t laugh.

The slight breeze flowing through the corridor made the fluffy feathers of the Cockatrice hat sway. Swaying slowly.

Nana’s costume also twitched. She was holding back laughter.

“Y-Yo, you’re shaking, mogu!” (Iskamina)

“S-Sorry… I’ll hold you tight.” (Nana)

Swaying slowly.

This is a serious moment. We are investigating a mysterious statue in a mysterious ruin. I must not laugh…!

 

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