Calligrapher's beautiful character life in another world ~Daily life matchless with collection and character magic? ~ - Chapter 14 - 15

Calligrapher’s beautiful character life in another world ~Daily life matchless with collection and character magic? ~

Chapter 14   Let’s take another look at ourselves

Afterward, we arrived near the gate opposite to the one we entered the city from yesterday.

“Around here, there are many workshops run by artisans who process materials from the Azure Forest.”

I had heard that materials from the Western Forest were primarily animal hides and wood.

It seems like the Azure Forest provides stones and metals.

Towards the northern side of the town, deep within the forest, is that a volcano over there?

There might be mining operations or something of the sort.

“They also create weapons and armor here.”

While the stalls on the White Forest side mostly offered everyday items, the shops on this side have a quite different atmosphere.

“Shuriyle’s armaments are of high quality. They even supply the city guards.”

“It seems like there are many skilled artisans here.”

“That’s right, and we’re always on the lookout for talented enchanters.”

I see, so he brought me here to make sure I have options for work. My gratitude towards Gaihack keeps increasing!

I was introduced to several workshops. I had conversations with a few craftsmen too. Gaihack really has a wide network, and everyone seems to hold him in high regard.

If it weren’t for Gaihack, things probably wouldn’t have gone this smoothly.

“Thank you so much for everything.”

No, I might not have even made it to this town. I might have been attacked by beasts and died in that cabin.

“Gaihack, you saved my life…”

“…Don’t be foolish. Protecting a child is only natural.”

…Child, huh?

My thinking was naive and inadequate. Maybe I truly am just a child, after all.

I thought I could manage on my own just because I can use magic, just because I have that collection. But I can’t do anything alone. My perspective was incredibly shallow.

Ah! I’m surprised by how easily I’m moved to tears.

“Let’s grab lunch! Times like these call for it… Yeah, meat! Let’s go for some meat!”

“Yes!”

“Alright! Sometimes, that’s all a kid needs!”

…But when he keeps saying it like that, it kind of gets me down.

By the time we returned to Gaihack’s house, the sun was already setting.

“Dinner will be ready soon.”

“Yes, thank you.”

I went back to the room I’ve been loaned and placed the paper with “Cleansing Purification” written on it above my head. I’d been around quite a bit, worked up a sweat, so this seems quicker and more convenient than using water.

Just as I thought, the effect is remarkable. My hair feels smoother, my scalp cleaner. The stickiness from sweat and the dustiness are completely gone.

Since I wrote “purification,” I assume it must have eliminated bacteria too. Going all the way to sterilization might end up removing even the normal bacteria on my skin. Oh, just to be safe, I should wash my hands properly.

Huh?

Even after the cleansing purification, the writing hasn’t faded. Now that I think about it, I’ve been using the translation and appraisal multiple times.

“Does the fading only happen with items that produce something, like food or fire?”

Items like fire and water, food I created, the writing faded after using them.

However, the translation, the one for appraisal, and now the cleansing purification—all of these writings remain in their original dark color.

It seems that these are effects that can be sustained with just a single use.

“I should keep this ‘Cleansing Purification’ in my charm pouch too.”

Absolutely convenient, this one.

Chapter 15   Let’s confirm what we can and can’t do

Dinner was also delicious.

I told Miss Miarella that I wanted to help out at the shop, but she turned me down… She said it’s not good to make children work at night.

Children…

Ugh, the shock of being misunderstood is really getting to me!

I’ll practice, practice!

“If I’m going to write, might as well do it while testing.”

What I want to try is writing on something other than paper.

It’s commonplace for 【Enchantment Magic】 to be used on metal or wooden objects.

Actually, writing on paper is practically unheard of.

“In that case, fountain pens won’t work… Let’s try an oil-based marker.”

I brought out a metal plate and a plywood board and began to write on them.

Copper, aluminum, iron, plywood… I can write on them.

But if it’s wiped off with oil, it becomes unusable immediately.

Just like with other pens, if the writing gets smudged or the characters get damaged and broken, the effect is lost.

“Is it necessary to carve the letters?”

I saw several enchantment mages in the workshop carving letters.

I tried it on a plywood board, but it didn’t activate at all.

So, my magic can only be used when I “write.”

Adding a separate magic for protecting the letters… That approach would require too many characters. Besides, not everything I want to use has that much surface area… Ugh… I’m a bit stuck.

While I was pondering, I accidentally forgot to cap the marker and ended up writing all over my hand.

“Oh no! But the cleansing purification… huh? It’s not disappearing…?”

I hastily checked inside my amulet.

“…The writing hasn’t faded… Ah!”

As soon as I took it out, the ink that was on my hand vanished.

Why?

Even when stored, things like translation still work properly.

What’s different?

“Ah! I see, the ‘body cleansing purification’… It was because the paper was large, so I folded it before putting it in!”

For the others, I wrote them on sticky notes, so I didn’t fold the paper.

But the purification one is as big as a postcard.

I had folded it to conceal the writing inside.

As soon as I opened it, the effect was activated.

“If I don’t fold the paper… it should work even when it’s in a bag or a pocket. Alright then!”

I put the paper in my bag and placed it inside the collection.

I wrote with the marker on my hand… and it didn’t disappear.

Hmm, is it because it’s in the collection?

No, maybe because it’s inside the bag?

However, the paper I had already written couldn’t be put back inside the collection…

“…What if there are more than five pieces of paper with writing?”

I currently have three items that involve status alteration and maintenance:

“Automatic Translation,” “Appraisal Disguise,” and “Body Cleansing Purification.”

There are two more…

I didn’t know what to write for them, so I just jotted down things I think about often.

“Visual Acuity Restoration”

My eyesight isn’t so bad that I need glasses. Probably around 0.7.

I figured if it improved to about 1.2, it would feel much clearer.

“Physical Endurance Enhancement”

I really lack confidence in my physical endurance… Oh, but I won’t figure this out right away.

Well, that’s alright.

Holding five pieces of paper, I brought them closer to the collection screen.

shoo

I did it!

They’re in!

Yes, the effect is still active!

Now I can carry them around without worrying about losing them!

However, where did they go…?

…The total collection pages have increased!

The denominator changed from “20” to “21”!

The last page that was added is “Text Magic”…

Text… magic?

Isn’t it “Enchantment Magic” instead?