Chapter 107
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
”Huh? Is that really okay?”
As Ms. Wendy extended her right hand into the empty space, it disappeared, gradually vanishing above her wrist.
I was astonished by the scene, but she, the one involved, calmly replied.
”Hmm… I think it’s fine. Look.”
Ms. Wendy pulled back her right arm, and as she did, her invisible hand reappeared safely.
Relieved by that sight, I questioned her sudden action and its implications.
”It’s good that it’s okay, but… what on earth are you thinking? What does this mean?”
”It seems I’ve gained access to a ‘somewhere’ where I can store things. I had a hunch that I could do this, so I decided to try.”
”Really…? Is that safe? After all, time might not progress or might progress slowly in there, right?”
When I entrusted her with the black cherry tomatoes, Ms. Wendy mentioned that keeping them inside would prevent them from spoiling.
This means that time might be frozen in that other dimension, and could it be that only the part stored in that dimension has stopped blood flow?
She answered me, pointing her right hand out again to the other dimension.
Shh…
”…My senses are normal, and although sound seems to be blocked, I can still move freely. At least time doesn’t seem to stop.”
It seems as though she is snapping their fingers inside, and because there is that sensation, it doesn’t seem like time is standing still inside.
So what is it that the things she put inside don’t deteriorate?
It’s not that time doesn’t pass, it just has the effect of preventing deterioration.
To confirm this, I created something with magic power.
”What is that?”
”Simply put, it’s a tool for measuring time.”
What I made was 2 identical stopwatches, and I started measuring at the same time, leaving one as it was and putting the other in another dimension for a while.
Then she take out the thing she puts in the other dimension and check to see if there is a time difference between it and the other thing.
This will allow us to investigate the flow of time in a different dimension.
Ms. Wendy knows that I can create various items using my “fake” ability, which is why I can use this hand.
When I explained the experimental method to Ms. Wendy, she promptly began the measurements.
”Ready… go!”
Click.
I pressed the buttons simultaneously with both hands and confirmed that the decimal points matched.
There may be slight discrepancies in the lower numbers, but I think that’s within acceptable limits.
”Now, please keep this inside for a while. Avoid touching the protruding part.”
”Understood.”
Ms. Wendy carefully accepted the stopwatch I handed her, paying attention not to press any buttons, and presented it as before to enter the other dimension.
About a minute later, when time had passed on my stopwatch, I asked her to retrieve the one placed in the other dimension.
”Here you go.”
I compared the two times after receiving the stopwatch; just like before the experiment, the time matched up to the decimal point.
So now we know that time doesn’t stop in the other dimension, it just slows down the deterioration of things placed inside.
I’m curious about the definition of what constitutes deterioration, but I’m relieved that it’s safe to fix it for now.
After learning the result, Ms. Wendy then said the following.
”I have 2 things I want to try. Can you help me out a bit?”
”Huh, what is it?”
”I want to put my head in and see inside, so if I can’t move on my own, please pull me out from behind.”
”Huh?”
It turns out that time doesn’t stop, but it just means that consciousness doesn’t stop and they can move.
At least the temperature doesn’t seem to be a problem, but it would be dangerous if the air was made in a way that humans couldn’t breathe.
”Please wait a moment”
After saying that, I produced a candle and a lighter, and tried to get the lit candle to enter the other dimension.
I was thinking of testing it to see if it was breathable, but if it was filled with flammable gas it might explode and blow her hands off.
To explain that… I have a suggestion.
”Can I enter that space?”
If it’s me, I can protect my body with Magic Armor. Even if I stick my head in, I can create an air vent with Magic Armor to handle air concerns.
After explaining this, she seemed interested in checking the safety of the other space and agreed to my proposal.
”Um… it seems possible if I allow it. Please, around here.”
She appeared to see the entrance, pointing to the table as if there were a door.
I inserted my right hand, covered in Magic Armor and holding a lit candle… After about 10 seconds, I pulled it out.
”The flame is still lit. Nothing unusual happened inside.”
I didn’t block Magic Armor’s senses. If there had been an explosion, I would’ve felt heat or shock.
Since that didn’t happen, there likely isn’t a dangerous amount of flammable gas.
Still, I can’t rule out harmful gases, so I decided to make a gas detector to check.
…I should’ve done this from the start.
I’m not an expert on gases, so it’s just a device that alarms if the air is harmful.
From what I’ve seen online, like camping videos, similar products are used when using stoves in tents.
This one checks more types of gases, though.
It’s portable, with sensors built into the device.
Since sound is blocked from the other space, I’d need to put my head in to hear the alarm.
So… I covered my head and right hand with Magic Armor, extended part of it like a snorkel, and entered Ms. Wendy’s space.
Inside, the walls were white, and it was as spacious as described.
A few items were in the corner, likely things Ms. Wendy had stored.
The gas detector remained silent.
So, while changing the height, I can observe each one for a while; if the alarm doesn’t go off, I can consider it safe.
”Wow… so this is how it is.”
Ms. Wendy cheerfully looked around the white room, twirling herself as well.
Yes, she had fully entered the alternate space.
Once the room’s safety was confirmed, Ms. Wendy put her head inside, but then insisted she wanted to enter fully.
This was because she wanted to investigate the alternate space, and if others could enter, she thought seeing it firsthand could clear any suspicions of theft.
That seemed to be the preliminary step for her.
Indeed, if that were possible, the danger of her powers would be somewhat reduced.
Convinced, I covered Ms. Wendy’s abdomen with Magic Armor, extended a thick red magic thread as a lifeline from her waist, and set a time limit, instructing her to pull the lifeline to signal if anything went wrong.
As a result, nothing particularly happened, and next was the main goal of bringing someone else in… so I entered the white room fully myself.
I really wanted to avoid her being falsely accused or facing the worst outcome of capital punishment.
And since no problems of any kind had arisen for me, I was happy that I could at least prove my innocence, but then she hugged me and kissed me passionately again.
”Hmm♪”
Slurp, slurp
Naturally, she puts her tongue in, and it becomes more intense than before.
It must have been a long-standing concern, and the result was something to be pleased about.
Ms. Wendy pressed her body against me with such force that she almost pushed me down, and grabbed my crotch.
”…Haa♡ Well, since the risk of each other’s secrets has decreased for my side, I’ve decided that you can use me as much as you like. If there’s anything I can do for you personally, please let me know♪”
”Uh, anything?”
”Yes. Feel free to take care of everything from procuring supplies to taking care of this ‘here’♡”
Swoosh, swoosh…
She was teasing me, but since I was about to visit the all-female company “Silver Orchid,” I couldn’t respond to her right now.
”I, uh, have another appointment…”
”I see… well, let’s save this for another time then.”
Even as she said this, Ms. Wendy didn’t pull away and went to confirm something.
”Um, is it okay if I report this matter to my father? He’s been worried about my power and it’s causing him some trouble…”
Despite being wealthy, they were struggling to explain why they hadn’t received the “Ceremony of Blessings,” and Ms. Wendy was becoming quite cautious regarding her marriage prospects, which was troubling her.
”In that case, how do you plan to explain the trigger for your power’s growth?”
”Can’t we just say it was something I happened to acquire? If they see it as your influence, I believe the support would come not just from me, but the entire merchant guild.”
A coincidence, huh.
Well, I could easily mislead someone about where I picked the black cherry tomatoes by giving them a random location and saying I already picked them clean.
It’s not a bad idea to get help from “Hooters” because of Ms. Monoka’s orphanage.
It’s going to get colder from now on, so we need to be careful that the children and staff don’t get sick with colds.
In that respect, it’s convenient to be able to receive support such as food, clothing, medical care, and firewood.
So I agreed to Ms. Wendy’s plan, and after one last passionate kiss, I left “Hooters.”
* * *
After finishing my business at “Hooters”, I disguise myself as “Mose” and head to “Silver Orchid” to let them know that I am also leaving town.
I arrived at my destination without any problems on the way, and when I entered the building…
Clatter!
””Welcome!””
’Oh, thanks’
Since the incident with “Gem Snake”, people have been very polite and courteous… That’s the way “Mose” has been treated.
I’m not used to being treated like a guest since I don’t come here often, but it’s better than being on guard, so I won’t mind.
In response to my voice changer’s reply, the receptionist asks what I need.
”What can I help you with today?”
’Um…’
When I mentioned I had something to discuss with Ferris, one of the receptionists quickly got up.
Before long, the woman returned and confirmed Ferris’s location and availability, indicating I could go in right away.
As a result, I was escorted without having my weapons taken, and led to a specific room on the 4th floor.
This is my first time being here, or rather, on this floor.
Thinking that, I knocked on the door.
Knock knock
’It’s me, Mos──’
Click
Before I could finish saying my name, the door opened, revealing a smiling Ferris.
As she confirmed my presence,
”Well, come in♪”
And she welcomed me into the room.
It seems that this room is her personal room, and there is a bed and other furniture, giving it a very lived-in appearance.
It’s not messy, but… well, in Ferris’ position, it wouldn’t be strange for her to get someone else to do it.
Ferris said something to the woman who had been guiding me, made her back off, closed the door, and approached me, who was in the middle of the room.
”I’ve sent everyone away, so you can go back to Koji. It’ll be easier to talk to you then, right? “
’Ah, that’s true’
When I use a voice changer, I have to be careful not to speak louder than the voice you’re changing.
It is true that it is difficult to talk about this, but I have been given a careful environment to avoid my identity being revealed, so I will disable the Magic Armor.
Hmph
”Phew…”
After I had regained my normal appearance and was taking a breather, Ferris hugged me and suddenly do this.
Squeeze
”Well, let’s do it♡”
”Huh?”
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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