Nurturing the Hero to Avoid Death

Ch 13.1 - The Hero's Long Absence (First Part)

I am currently facing a headache-inducing problem.

“Ummm…”

I’m sitting on an expensive-looking chair in my room, the carvings at the side undoubtedly made by a master carpenter. I fold my arms, observing the items scattered upon my desk.

There’s a lot of [Magic Origin Stone], the one’s for replenishment.

These stones are rare, colorless, and about the size of a palm. Larger than the size of three batteries laid side by side. They look like crystals, and have a crystal pillar inscribed in the middle, with vertical writing running down the pillar.

I have around a hundred pieces of them.

It’s all thanks to the crazy daily allowance my parents give me that I could stock up on these stones, buying a little day by day.

The pocket money of the rich is… unbelievable!

I don’t think you people should be giving that much money to kids. This is the reason why the children of the rich are so depraved. Instead, they should be giving their kids just enough of an allowance where they would be encouraged to save up to buy what they want. They should appreciate money more, okay!

Well, while that’s the case… This ridiculous allowance is what lessens my headache and allows for me to do what I want.

Each [Magic Origin Stone] meant for replenishing magic power is made with gems. Therefore, they’re considered expensive. Just one palm-sized stone is worth about three thousand yen from my original world. [tn content=”An average child won’t be able to afford this many stones.”]￥3,000 = $ 27,65 x 100 = $2765?! …Lian give this big sister some of your allowance…[/tn]

If I successfully store magic power into this thing, then like a battery, I can use the energy inside as the power source for various magic goods I’ve made. Exhausted of magic power, this stone is basically a normal transparent stone.

Judging by each stone’s size, if I use the full extent of my magic power, I can charge about three pieces a day.

I’m losing motivation.

I wonder if there’s an easier method to completely charge these stones… .

Like, you know, something with abundant magic power. A source of magic that’s like a hot spring, water continuously flowing, enough for a person to take as much water as they want… Man, a hot spring sure does sound good right about now—no! I need to focus. What’s like an endless source—

Suddenly, the image of shiny, golden locks flash before my eyes.

“AHHHHHH!!!”

I shoot out of my seat and knock over my chair out of reflex.

Isn’t there someone like that?!

Someone whose magic reserves practically never run dry?!

That’s right, I can just ask Alfred to charge these stones! I’ll ask the future hero! If it’s him, he can surely do this in a flash! This task seems perfectly tailored for him!

But after the initial high, I’m back to sighing.

That’s because, although I was jumping up from joy after discovering a great solution to my problem, another problem seems to have surfaced.

How can I make Alfred charge these stones for me?

After a moment, I’m able to calm down, dropping back into my seat. I fold my arms before my chest.

How can I get him to agree to help me? Is there something I can exchange for his help? [tn content=”Something”]You.[/tn] I can bait him with…

“Ah!!”