Konjiki no Moji Tsukai

Chapter 28

I gasped in surprise. Did they notice me? Crap. In an instant, the lights stopped moving.

(Those are <> right?)

They looked like straight out of a picture book. The four of them floated over, each with a different hair color. Red, blue, yellow, and green.

Hey! Hey! << Gabranth >>! Wait no, << Humas >>. Were you watching us? You were werent you! (Pheom)

So what << Pheom >>? Quit yapping about it. (Hiiro)

This is different from what mother told us! (Pheom)

Yeah! << Humas >> shouldnt be able to see us! (Pheom)

(How annoying they buzz around your face, chatter endlessly. But theres one thing that bothers me.)

You. How did you know that I wasnt a << Gabranth >>? (Hiiro)

(Right now, I should be disguised as a << Gabranth >>, heck even they couldnt tell me apart. Yet these << Pheom >> saw through it instantly!)

Wow! Its talking! It can really see us! (Pheom)

For some reason the red one seems overjoyed

Anyways, answer me! How could you tell? (Hiiro)

Huh?!? Cause its not the real thing? I guess. (Pheom)

With a blank look, she answers my question.

Real?!? What do you mean? (Hiiro)

Kyahaha! << Humas >>, you seriously dont know? (Pheom)

The yellow one seems to be enjoying itself.

Interesting! How interesting! (Pheom)

Ill tell you! Its cause were << Pheom >>! The all-seeing race! (Pheom)

Now youre talking

All-seeing race? What does that mean? (Hiiro)

Kyahaha! He doesnt know! He really doesnt know! (Pheom)

The red one is still flying, trying to mimic me. The green one continues

Our eyes see only the truth! (Pheom)

so you can see the true form of anyone? (Hiiro)

Ooo! AMAZING! So good! (Pheom)

The blue ones laughing again Im seriously considering using <> to make him fall.

Anyways, thats how we know. (Pheom)

The yellow one nods. I really would prefer to speak one on one with him right now.

The red one approaches me.

Hmmm. This being is it really a << Humas >>? Really? (Pheom)

WHAT! Isnt it? (Pheom)

He certainly looks like one (Pheom)

Maybe hes different? (Pheom)

Well I dont know, he feels different from the rest of them. (Pheom)

The red one smacks his hand.

I know! Mother might know! (Pheom)

I see! (Pheom)

Are we going? (Pheom)

Are you sure about this? (Pheom)

Hiiro sighs.

Alright! Lets go! (Pheom)

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In front of them, a rift opens up.

What in the world? (Hiiro)

The rift widens, to the size of a person. Nothing but darkness can be seen inside.

This way to mother! Lets go! (Pheom)

He hey! (Hiiro)

The red one pulls his hand.

(Who is this mother they speak of? But seriously arent these guys being too trusting right now?)

(It seems that these << Pheom >> arent very bright. Are their heads alright?)

(However, this piques my interest. You never know, I might find something interesting!)

Hiiro stepped into the rift.

Huh!?! (Hiiro)

The << Pheom >> let out a light which penetrates the darkness. The interior looks like a part of the forest, but there are countless lights floating about.

A house. A tiny house. As small as a dollhouse.

(I feel like Ive stepped into Lilliput)

Over here! (Pheom)

The red one pulls him over. A massive, hollowed out tree comes into view, and a woman appears.

She isnt tiny like the rest of them. Light blue hair, long enough as to reach the ground. Her hair shines. On her head rests some sort of a crown. Wings on her back. Slender features. She looks just like a goddess.

Holding a cane, with a glowing orb with feathers on top, she announces.

Welcome traveller! To << Fairy Garden >>. (Woman)

Thanks for inviting me, though I was pretty much forced to come. (Hiiro)

The red one stuck out its tongue.

Orun has a good eye. I dont think she would bring an enemy. (Woman)

Apparently, she trusts me.

Hey! Hey! Mother! (Pheom)

Yes dear? (Woman)

This person, is he really a << Humas >>? (Pheom)

No. He comes from another world. He isnt from the world of << Idea >> (Woman)

The surrounding fairies raised their voices as if impressed. Hiiro smiled.

By the way, are you behaving as Ive asked? He is a visitor, show some courtesy will you? (Woman)

Orun is being scolded. Ha! Serves you right.

Anyways! Let me introduce myself properly. I am the head of the << Pheom >>, Nio. If you would so kind as to tell us your name? (Woman)

Arnold Ocean (Hiiro)

Nio laughs.

Hiiro Okumura. I look forward to working with you. (Nio)

I reluctantly lower my head.

(I see they can even see through lies.)

My fake name was seen through instantly. I wanted to make sure, but her ability really is amazing. This sort of deception doesnt even faze her.

By all means Hero, follow me. (Nio)

We entered the tree. There was a fairly large space. Some snacks had been prepared for us.

This food is called << Vanyar >> (Nio)

It was shaped like a flower, and sparkled in my hands. There was a squishy thing on top.

(Is this gelatin?)

But I cant eat it just yet. It might be poisoned. I start writing under the desk.

Rest assured. We arent trying to poison you. (Nio)

(Hiiro)

And please stop writing under the desk. (Nio)

It feels like they have eyes everywhere.

Why should I believe you. (Hiiro)

Well then! (Nio)

She takes the << Vanyar >> and eats it.

Of course, we havent put anything in the drink either (Nio)

Or so you say I frown.

Quite paranoid, arent you (Nio)

Of course. Im on my own right now. Isnt that expected? (Hiiro)

Well how about you check for yourself? (Nio)

What?!? (Hiiro)

Use your << Word Magic >> (Nio)

Hiiro froze. He knew that they had the ability to see, but he hadnt expected their vision to be this powerful.

Our power is the ability to see everything. Of course, that includes << Status >> as well. (Nio)

By seeing my << Status >>, one would be able to find out about my << Word Magic >>. But even then

(<< Word Magic >> is quite strong.)

I let magic flow to my finger.

If you dont mind (Hiiro)

The word he wrote was << Prying >>. And so, Nios status appeared before him.

(This power is seriously OP)

Lvl: 20

HP: 100/100

MP: 1000/1000

EXP: 10000

NEXT: 1000

ATK: 20

DEF: 30

AGI: 50

HIT: 100

INT: 300 (400)

<> Fire, Water, Light

<>

Fireball (Fire Attack)

Mystic Flare (Fire Attack)

Mist (Water Support)

Bubble Rain (Water Attack/Support)

Infinity Judgement (Light Attack)

Lazer Prism (Light Attack)

Holy Lance (Light Attack)

Resurrection (Light Recovery)

Full Clean (Light Effect)

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