A journey of Shadowverse and Honkai Impact 3rd

106. Forest Chronicles Part

As expected, Kokoro agreed, and the reason she gave was very touching.

"It can both improve myself and help my friends. I would agree to more of these things if they come to me."

"Well, now it should be easier for Lisa when it comes to magic and potions."

Comfortable wicker chairs grew in the clearing in the woods, and Kokoro and Sera had their dinner in a relaxed and happy atmosphere, accompanied by the cheers of a new friend.

"Oh! This is so delicious!"

She could even eat the white fat worm sashimi without hesitation, and swept away all the exquisite or magical food on the green leaves. Her astonishing appetite reached the level of at least five Sera and five Kokoro combined, which was even more terrifying than Arisa in my impression.

"Comfortable, woosh~"

Patting her seemingly unchanged belly, Pekolim let out a satisfied cry, causing Sera and Kokoro, who were sipping tea nearby, to reveal subtle expressions.

"It seems that if I live with Pekolim for a while, the cost of food will probably increase at least seven or eight times."

"That's true... Sera, I have a headache now."

The casual conversation between you and me drifted into the ears of the full girl, and the optimistic and cheerful girl immediately started to explain.

"It's because of the royal equipment I'm wearing. I get hungry easily after using it. I don't usually eat that much."

That's totally unconvincing, Miss Pekolim.

The blue eyes glanced at Pekolim's so-called royal equipment, but she couldn't understand it at the moment. After thinking about it, Sera did have a good place for Pekolim, but she didn't know if she had enough ability to pay.

"Pekorim, I know an inn that might be perfect for you. Would you like to come with me? I know the proprietress there too; she's a pretty good raccoon."

"Really, that one was fantastic. Thank you so much, Serra-chan."

After exchanging a glance with Kokoro and confirming that everything was correct, Sera stood up, put down the wooden cup in her hand, and stretched out her hand. The holy blue light immediately took shape, and the green bud staff with a sacred texture appeared in the girl's hand.

Green buds sprouted from the empty void, quietly spreading out to reveal a deep tree hole. After a while, the quiet appearance of the bamboo forest opposite was revealed. The night with fireflies scattered around was quiet and distant, making people want to walk in, but afraid of being lonely.

"Pekolim?"

"Here! Sera-chan is amazing! This is the legendary space magic! I really came to an incredible place this time!"

"And these sprouts look so realistic. Can I grab some to try?"

Uh……

Her speechless gaze fell on the innocent face of the swordsman girl. After a while, Sera cast aside her inappropriate and helpless thoughts and explained.

"No, those new sprouts are my attempt to improve the stability of the tunnel. Pekolim, if you don't want the tunnel to suddenly collapse and get caught in dimensional turbulence when we pass through, then don't eat them."

"So this is ah."

The pretty girl raised her eyebrows, as if she was thinking about something. Then, a bright exclamation mark seemed to light up on her head, and then she took out the orb that allowed her to enter the forest inexplicably.

"Hey, Sera-chan, can you help me figure out how to use this bead? Then I can go on adventures in the forest with Landsol!"

Orb?

Sera looked at the sphere held up by Pekolim's two palms. Its shiny black color was similar to metal, reflecting some bright light in the starry night, like a handicraft made of obsidian, and there was no magical fluctuation at all.

"As for the space involved, I need to research it. For now, let's first solve your accommodation problem, Pekolim."

"Okay, I'll follow your instructions, Sera-chan."

The sound of something breaking through the air was heard, and Pekolim's immediate action was beyond Sera's expectations. Facing the ball that was thrown directly at her, the projectile that was like a lead shot, the girl deployed a defensive formation in time and avoided being knocked unconscious.

This thing is a bit heavy.

He used mana to strengthen his strength and was able to hold it up. Finally, he let the breeze with him wrap it tightly and let it float beside him. Then he rolled his eyes at the lively girl, and Sera's unpleasant words followed.

"Hurry up and catch up, or you will definitely suffer the consequences later."

"Fruit? Where is it?"

"Can we not mention the fruit?"

In the secluded bamboo forest, bright light emanated from the hotel. Although it was not magnificent, it was also bright and brilliant. When Sera led people to the front of the hotel, the leisurely proprietress walked out slowly, with a beautiful surprise in her picturesque eyes.

"Good evening, my dear guests. This is a magical hotel deep in the bamboo forest. Is the price for one night to be scared?"

Hozumi spread his hands in a welcoming gesture, and since they were acquaintances, he told the exact amount of the fee. His familiar business manner showed his shrewdness with a touch of human touch, and he also made some small movements that seemed to be magic in silence, but they were harmless.

At least for Pekolim, even without illusion, when she saw the cooking skills of the proprietress, she would probably happily move in directly.

"Sister Hozumi, please see if Pekolim has enough capital."

Sera emphasized the word "capital" a little. She had not forgotten how she was confused by the Riddler's behavior and how she was charged for it afterwards.

"Hello! I'm Pekolim. I'm currently traveling the world to gain experience. My dream is to try all the delicious food in the world!"

The familiar greeting showed the beautiful girl's vitality to the fullest. Faced with such a person full of energy, the proprietress Hozumi took a closer look before recognizing the girl's qualifications.

"No problem, just tell me what you want to eat tonight~"

Hozumi smiled faintly, his furry raccoon hands made an OK gesture, and then his clear black eyes looked at the regular customer.

"So does Sera need accommodation?"

"If the boss lady can let me use something else to replace the payment, I don't mind giving it a try. I didn't really enjoy your hot spring last time."

She calmly started a discussion with the proprietress, and her mysterious words aroused Pekolim's curiosity. However, the word "hot spring" seemed to attract the girl who came from outside the forest more.

"Well, after all, little Sera is now a sage candidate. She's no longer the little girl who can be bullied at will."

"As long as the underground is open in the future, I can give myself a chance to go and see it first."

The elder, seemingly recalling the past with sadness, teased the grown-up girl in a joking tone with a melancholy tone, and then suddenly put on a respectful and service-oriented expression and smiled tenderly.

"Then please enjoy this magical night at the inn, both guests."

107. Forest Chronicles Part

The gurgling water was filled with warm white mist. The petite body was immersed in the water, with only the pretty face exposed on the mirror-like surface of the water. The unique fragrance of medicinal herbs lingered between the small nostrils.

Both her body and mind were nourished by the warmth of the hot spring. Her wet hair was like intoxicated moonlight, retaining its bright brilliance even in the steaming white mist around her. After her lazy spirit felt the comfortable warmth and wetness, Sera walked out of the hotel's hot spring with light and wet steps.

She used a clean white towel to wipe away the moisture on her head, but then felt that it was not very efficient, so she used magic to remove the moisture instantly. The precisely controlled wind and fire appeared and disappeared in an instant. The refreshed girl put on a well-made yukata, and seemed to have become an elf walking out of a painting, blending the exquisiteness of dreams with the ethereality of stars, and her clear eyes sparkled with implicit wisdom.

"Ah, little Sera looks great in this dress."

"It will look better when it grows up."

She answered confidently, with a confident curve on her pink and thin lips. Sera knew that she was indeed good-looking without the boss lady's praise.

At least when she occasionally modeled for Xilin, Xilin's occasional praise had already cultivated her awareness of appearance.

"Really? When did little Sierra become so immodest?"

Hozumi made a joke and then walked away leisurely, preparing to serve food to Pekolim who was staying there. The dishes were all delicious and showed the master's style. But she didn't know how long it would take Pekolim to satisfy her terrible appetite, and whether the proprietress herself would look distressed about the cost.

After thinking about it, Sera found it very interesting, but her moral standards did not allow her to satisfy her curiosity with her own eyes in actual practice, so she returned to her room and began to time the sound of the landlady's walking back and forth.

By the way, what kind of existence is this orb? It can teleport Pekolim directly from outside the forest to inside the forest, and it has no reaction at all when I use space magic.

She tapped the shiny black ball beside the pillow, and the touch transmitted by her fingertips was stiff and cold. The simple research method had not been able to produce any results. After tossing and turning for an hour, Sera gave up the research in frustration and began to meditate quietly on the refreshing straw mat.

The pure lake of the heart is calm and peaceful. The invisible spirit consciously causes the rhythm of life and adjusts the frequency of the spirit. Sometimes it blends into the wind flowing in the forest, and sometimes it immerses itself in the sublimation of its own soul.

The secret of wisdom flows in the palace of knowledge. Thoughts that are both soft and hard are like dew and lightning, breaking and rebuilding the peak of skills, finding sweet fruits as proof of self-improvement.

Many things can be grasped and seen clearly in the dark, but sometimes, Sera will always feel satisfied with the progress she makes every moment and feel happy for the sense of accomplishment she gets.

Well, the results of tonight's study are clear.

Lying on the straw mat and preparing to have a good sleep, Sera had already realized the number of times and the time when the proprietress paced back and forth to deliver meals before she said good night in her heart.

Fifty-three round trips, a total of two hours and twenty-three minutes, omitting the seconds.

Oh, that’s so miserable.

…………

In the morning, I said goodbye to the landlady and saw Pekolim, who was full of energy. I told her that the research on the orb was not going smoothly and it might take a long time to figure out how to use it.

The spirited girl immediately answered cheerfully that there was no problem. She was very interested in the forest now and wanted to explore every corner of the forest and try every delicacy. She would treat it as a dream adventure that would just take a while.

What could Sera say?

She had no choice but to wish Pekolim what she wanted, and at the same time recommended the locations of some of her good friends' tribes to Pekolim, hoping that she could have a good start and not lose confidence in the future.

However, when she returned to reality, Sera felt that it was impossible for a cheerful and optimistic girl like Pekolim to lose interest in the adventure in the forest.

In the spiritual realm, there is an endless grassland and a drizzle falling intermittently, just like a lazy woman who is about to fall asleep, with a leisurely atmosphere.

After knocking on the door and getting a response from Silin, Sera entered the tailor's workshop and saw a wonderful scene.

The tall mud and dust giant was trying on new clothes. The formal suit, which should have exuded handsomeness and cleanliness, was designed in navy blue. If it were worn by a person, it would definitely be a good outfit. But on Mr. Orange, looking left and right, he only looked like a silly mascot.

But that's not the case.

"Mr. Orange has become very handsome now. And why did Xilin think of designing clothes for Mr. Orange? I think designing armor or something like that might be more handsome."

"Because it's such an eyesore, I started thinking about how to make it look better."

The purple-haired young seamstress hummed and directed the fitting in a displeased but not awkward manner. Before long, the brand new Mr. Orange was ready. His human-like appearance looked quite funny, but neither Celine nor Sera laughed at all.

"Well, I think armor looks better."

After giving Xilin a good suggestion and watching her lost in thought for a while, Sera left in good spirits and opened her eyes in a reality that was neither warm nor kind.

As one of the nodes of the great barrier, the various areas of the workshop have been officially put in place. The angular instruments are placed in an orderly manner. The flowing mana forms an overall circuit. The automatic maintenance function is activated at all times to ensure the cleanliness of the workshop. There are also dwarf-like autonomous golems that move non-stop according to the set spells, contributing to the construction of the workshop.

Coming to the ground, it is the time when spring returns to the earth and all things revive. Some trees have already sprouted new buds, and the tender green color is particularly pleasing, representing a vigorous vitality. Obviously, in the barrier of the endless flow of mana, the plants have gained a lot of benefits, so that in early spring they have already revealed a rich vitality different from the outside world.

"Hmm, hmm, you need more nutrients, I understand."

As the creator of paradise, she communicated with the trees. Although their spirituality was still very ignorant, the patient Sera still understood their requests.

It's time to test Ulna and Winster's level of potions. I wonder how they are doing now.

108. Forest Chronicles: Alchemy

The deer and the bear, one is agile and the other is heavy. The scene of them being together as friends has a subtle feeling of friendship between humans regardless of age.

Next to a sturdy pine tree, two friends who transcended race were sketching some simple and clear patterns on the ground. Among them were entertaining things like tic-tac-toe, as well as crooked magic circles. Although crude, one could see that they were serious in their discussion.

"Hooho."

"YoYo."

The calls of deer and roars of bears were heard one after another, causing no other animals in a large area to dare to approach. Because the barrier was established not long ago, the natural law of the survival of the fittest was still imprinted in everyone's hearts. However, in Sera's view, sooner or later everyone in the forest will reunite and live a harmonious and beautiful life.

"Winster and Urna, how are your studies going~"

Appearing silently beside the deer and the bear, the girl in the short skirt was like a silent head teacher in school. She suddenly jumped out and asked about the students' learning progress. Her smiling face implied her expectations for the students.

"Roar!"

He made a frightened sound and jumped far away, but he ran back dejectedly. Urna looked at Sera with resentful eyes, and the fear in his heart was clearly written on his face.

——Could you please not scare the bear so much next time?

"That's because you, Urna, didn't pay attention to your surroundings. Look, Winster wasn't frightened."

Sera teased her first student, then waved the Green Bud Staff to cast a spell to cleanse the body and mind of the quiet moose, giving him a whole day of peace and refreshment. Not surprisingly, Teacher Sera saw envy and jealousy in the bear's eyes.

"As long as you study hard, you'll be able to cast buff magic on yourself in the future."

Strike while the iron is hot and make a big plan. Sera smiled and knocked on the ground, and the green vines that grew out turned into comfortable rattan chairs for people to sit on. Then, a detailed lesson began.

"Today's lecture is about Potions. Although there are probably no pure potions in this world right now, with a good understanding of pharmacology, ordinary ingredients can be transformed into potions with various magical effects through alchemy and refining."

"Before, I mostly taught you about cultivating magic power, basic meditation, and specific techniques for using spells and manipulating magic power. However, now, you will look at this world from a more in-depth perspective."

As she spoke, the holy blue mana was arranged and combined according to Sera's will, projecting light and shadow into reality to show her understanding of the world with ambiguous and hazy scenes.

Earth, Fire, Wind and Shui are related to time, space, movement, connection and mind.

Afterwards, the transformed Mana transformed into various animals and humans, illustrating Sera's understanding of life as a puppeteer.