Published: September 10, 2025
※2016/8/10 Typo corrections made.
※2016/8/10 Slight additions made.
This is Satou. There was an old movie about shrinking and adventuring inside the body. Even as a child, I found it implausible, but I remember being glued to the screen by the end. I’ve forgotten the title, but if a remake is made, I’d definitely want to see it.
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"Satou, this treasure ‘Demon King Compass’ is amazing."
The hero, who was checking the effects of the magical artifact I provided, exclaimed in surprise.
Apparently, the demonic detection device provided by the Weasel Empire only showed the distribution of miasma; it wasn’t an item that directly pointed to the Demon King.
"Yes, I found it in a certain ruin and thought it might be useful to His Highness Hayato, so I brought it along."
The "Demon King Compass" carried by Hero Hayato looks like a three-dimensional compass. It’s a hollow diamond sphere with an Orichalcum needle floating in the center.
Of course, since I made it myself, its backstory is fictitious.
This item was created the day before I visited Dejima Island; it receives my map information and points the way to the Demon King’s passage.
Communication with the item is via radio waves passing through adjacent subspace, so ordinary magic neutralization or magic inhibition traps shouldn’t be able to block it.
"Really? That tiny thing is stronger than us?"
"Can’t see it~"
Russus and Fifi, who returned to the hero party, looked at Tama and Pochi with doubtful expressions.
"Tama is strong~?"
"Pochi is also very strong, you know."
"Both of you shouldn’t be complacent."
Liza and Mia scolded the excited Tama and Pochi, who had been excited since yesterday.
"Is that the magic gun? Is it really stronger than a bow?"
The archer Lady Weiyali looked at the rifle-type magic gun held by Lulu with interest.
Today, Lulu is equipped with the floating shield enhancement version of the delicate gear and a magic gun.
This floating shield is said to be a sample from the Echigoya Trading Company, and the black knights who support Hero Hayato also wear them.
Apparently, the black knights suffered heavy losses every time, so not only the black knights but also the healers Lady Ringlande and the priests expressed their gratitude.
Note that the Weasel Red Knights did not participate this time due to standby orders left by the king's younger brother.
"Yes, probably."
"Probably?"
"I think the bow that Master shoots is stronger than this."
"Hmm, is that so..."
Aside from the floating turrets and acceleration cannons, which are options in the Golden Armor, Lulu’s rifle-type magic gun has only about two to three times the power of a Flame Staff.
It’s about half the power of a military magic power cannon.
"Satou, was it really okay to provide so many ‘magic bags’?"
"And not only intermediate and advanced magic potions, but even precious items like elixirs and Blood Jade."
"Yes, these are items brought for His Highness Hayato."
Lady Ringlande and Princess Merryest thanked me for the supplies and equipment provided.
Both looked like they were about to die when we first met, but after sufficient rest, their complexion improved.
"It’s fine, these are gifts from Ringlande’s brother-in-law, so just accept them without hesitation."
"I haven’t agreed to marriage with Sera yet."
Lady Ringlande reacted to part of scout Seina’s words.
Indeed, although Sera lives with her, they have not entered into any romantic relationship.
"Is that so?"
"Yes, Lady Ringlande is misunderstanding—her relationship with her younger sister Sera is best described as close friends."
Seina answered the question and began to think with her hand on her chin.
"Then, I must repay the elixir gift from the other day. Since I belong to the hero, I can’t give it, but I’ll snatch a noble title or a large sum of money from the Saga Empire for you."
I wondered how she’d snatch it, but I preferred practical benefits less than just watching the hero summoning ritual of the Saga Empire, so I told her that.
"Neither is necessary. If you really feel bad, just let Count Muno and me see the hero summoning ritual once—that will be enough."