Watching the shopkeeper perform the sealing with full concentration, Takeru noticed that the sealing process wasn't simply about releasing a Fireball spell and sealing it inside.
It required writing out the principles of the Fireball spell and using a more special method to create a memory similar to a video recording, sealing that inside.
After watching, Takeru already had some understanding. With just a little study of sealing-type magic, he could make them himself.
In fact, with his ability [Shub-Niggurath], Takeru could make it much easier for others to learn magic.
However, he felt that these crystal orbs might allow him to gain considerable benefits, and learning one more skill wouldn't hurt.
"It's finished. Now, the person who wants to learn this spell just needs to input a little mana into it."
After finishing, the shopkeeper took a deep breath. The reason sealing even a simple Fireball cost an extra 50 silver coins was that sealing magic into an orb was quite taxing on a mage's energy and mana.
"Thanks. By the way, give me two more pure crystal orbs." Looking at his remaining silver coins, Takeru asked for two more crystal orbs.
"Eh, alright." Although she didn't know why Takeru suddenly wanted two more crystal orbs, the shopkeeper didn't think much of it. She took the silver coins and handed two new crystal orbs to Takeru.
After receiving the crystal orbs, Takeru stored them in his ring, said goodbye to her, and returned directly to the inn.
Back at the inn, Takeru ordered a meal with Via and ate. Although the taste was decent, it was far inferior to the delicacies in Takeru's main world portable space.
Takeru didn't mind. He directly took out some Gourmet Powder and sprinkled a little on the food that was brought out. The flavor of the food instantly improved dramatically, and Takeru enjoyed his meal.
As for Via, she just stared blankly at Takeru's actions. The moment Takeru sprinkled the powder, she inexplicably felt it looked very appetizing.
"Want to try some?" Looking at her curious expression, Takeru shook the Gourmet Powder in his hand.
"Eh, can I?" Hearing Takeru's words, Via asked nervously.
"This is my unique Gourmet Powder. It enhances the deliciousness of food." Looking at Via, who was nervous yet expectant, Takeru directly sprinkled a little onto her food.
Looking at the pinkish-white powder, Via was very curious.
When she nervously took a bite, she was completely stunned. The food itself hadn't changed at all, but the flavor had multiplied countless times. If before it was ordinary food, now it was the ultimate delicacy. It was the best food she had ever eaten in her life.
When she came back to her senses, she began eating ravenously. In less than five minutes, the food in front of her was completely gone.
When she came back to her senses and noticed the surprised looks from people around her, her face showed an extremely embarrassed expression.
"Want to order another portion?" Looking at Via's actions, Takeru chuckled softly.
Due to the cultural level and the influence of the waves, culinary research naturally wasn't very advanced in this time and place. Takeru's Gourmet Powder completely surpassed all the delicacies in this world...
"N-no, I'm already very full." Hearing Takeru's inquiry, Via said embarrassedly.
Under normal circumstances, she probably couldn't even finish such a large portion of food. So, although she wanted to continue tasting Takeru's Gourmet Powder, Via restrained herself.
Hearing her words, Takeru nodded slightly, then put away the Gourmet Powder. After finishing the meal, he directly led Via back to his room.
Being brought to Takeru's room by Takeru, Via seemed a bit nervous. Her mind wandered to some inappropriate things, and her face turned somewhat red.
But if it was Takeru, she found she had no intention of resisting at all, and even felt a hint of anticipation deep down.
"I need to learn this world's writing system now. I'll need your help explaining things at first." Facing Via, who was having wild thoughts, Takeru had no other intentions. The reason he kept her there was purely because when first learning a language, he still needed someone familiar with this world.
Moreover, the Takeru staying here was just a shadow clone. As for the original, he had already entered the portable space when Takeru first entered the room...
Looking at the surrounding chaotic space, Takeru wasn't surprised at all. He directly began using the vast mana within his body to expand the area around him.
An hour later, the portable space had begun to take shape. Takeru had consumed over 200,000 mana.
Apart from a small patch of land created using Earth Release, there was only some air.
Afterwards, Takeru directly took some plants from his item bar and manifested them. Spending 1,000 points, Takeru now had a few Green Spirit Fruits, Blaze Fruits, branches of the Four Symbols Yang Tree, Rain Spirit Bamboo Shoots, Bananas Cucumbers, and White Apples.
Of course, these were just a small amount. The reason Takeru spent 1,000 points was that he used 500 points to summon an attribute-less slime.
After first transferring some energy to the attribute-less slime, the slime quickly split into over a dozen.
Then, Takeru used shadow clones.
Some planted and accelerated growth in the space, while others forcibly evolved the slimes.
Soon, Takeru had spent over five hours in the portable space. The portable space had begun to take on the appearance of a paradise.
The space's boundaries had reached a range of one kilometer, nourished by various spiritual plants. Takeru's mana consumption was significant, having expended over 1.3 million in just five hours.
However, looking at his masterpiece, Takeru was very satisfied.
After setting up time acceleration, Takeru left the space and returned to the room. Upon seeing the original's return, the shadow clone directly dispersed.
Quickly receiving the clone's memories, Takeru now had a very familiar understanding of this world's writing system. The clone had learned the writing in just over an hour.
As for the remaining three-plus hours, he had delved into magic research.
Now, he had quite a deep understanding of this world's magic. However, the magic books sold at the magic shop earlier were mostly ordinary spells... high-level ones were rare.
But Takeru wasn't surprised by this. After all, high-level magic isn't easily obtained by ordinary people in any world.
Shaking his head, Takeru stopped thinking. He summoned water to wash himself, then directly lay down on the bed to rest.
After meditating for a while and completely replenishing his depleted mana and Senjutsu Chakra, Takeru was about to get some proper rest.
Just as he was about to fall asleep, he noticed something interesting happening in the neighboring inn.
...
Moving the time back slightly. After a tiring day, Naofumi returned to the city.
At Myne's request, he bought a full set of equipment for her at the weapon shop. Combined with what she had bought at noon, his over 600 silver coins were reduced to just 200.
Because he didn't like drinking, he refused Myne's invitation to drink and returned to his room, where he began accounting.
Spending 60 copper coins to rent two rooms in the inn next to Takeru's, and 5 copper coins for two dinners, left him with just over 199 silver coins. He casually placed a few silver coins on his shield.
With expectations for the future and fondness for Myne, after a tiring day, Naofumi quickly lay down on his bed and fell asleep.
Around 3 a.m., when Naofumi had entered deep sleep, a figure quietly opened his door, swept the money pouch off his table, and also cleaned out the new equipment in the cabinet from the day's purchases.
Illuminated by the faint moonlight, the visitor had a tall, slender figure. Her long red hair was very conspicuous.
After confirming that Naofumi only had an ordinary cloak and his unremovable shield left on him, the person quietly left the room...
Outside, she nodded to a knight who had been waiting there. The knight nodded back and quickly moved into action...
Soon, as time slowly passed, morning arrived around 6:30 a.m. The sky had brightened somewhat.
Naofumi, having rested well all night, woke up. He walked to the window, looked at the beautiful scenery of the other world, and was in high spirits.
"Good. Time to eat and set off." With great expectations for the new day, Naofumi prepared to put on the equipment he had bought yesterday. But when he reached for it on the chair, he found it empty.
Seeing this, he was stunned. He then quickly began searching the wardrobe and bedside table, only to find them empty as well.