Cuore replied with a smile. As if she couldn’t bear the joy of it, her tail was wagging left and right in a big way.
“And, what should we do after this? We are doing the investigation, right?”
Shin asked Cuore, because he didn’t know what kind of method the investigation was going to use.
“For the investigation about the regeneration of the trees, we check whether or not there are unnatural plants that shouldn’t grow in these surroundings. Because it’s indeed impossible to look all around, the range is divided roughly, and I decide some points based on that.”
As Cuore said that, she took out a card from her pocket and materialized it. In the next moment, a map of Larua Grands Woods appeared. There were big trees, like landmarks, and other peculiar characteristics and so on that were drawn.
“With this tree as a mark in the a middle, the forest is divided. Because these landmarks do not change after they have regenerated, we should not lose sight of them.”
If ordinary adventurers were here, they would have to be cautious about not going too deep into the forest, but she didn’t have to worry about that if it was Shin and his party.
“…I feel guilty for me asking to accompany you, since I don’t seem to be helpful.”
To begin with, differentiating between trees that have been restored couldn’t be assigned to Shin. Because he couldn’t understand it even if Tiera taught him.
“Then, how about going together with Tiera? Tiera can harvest any plants that are found, and Shin can put them into the Item Box, so it will be efficient.”
Looking at Shin, who was sulking and feeling bad, Schnee made a suggestion.
“…That’s right. I think it will be most suitable for you two to pair, because I and Schnee-dono are able to use the Item Box.”
Cuore also agreed.
As for Shin, he could only answer yes because that was at least the only way he could be useful. It was completely reasonable that an Item Box member would be essential.
And though it was heard just now, Cuore was also able to use the Item Box. As for the card she pulled out from her pocket not too long ago, it was actually her using the Item Box.
On that subject, he remembered that Tiera talked about royal families and elders having the Item Box.
Cuore was a daughter of the Beast King, in short, a royalty. It was understandable that she could use Item Box, if she inherited the abilities as Girard’s descendant.
“Then, let’s divide into three sides. Just to confirm, have any changes taken place except the unnatural plant that appeared so far?”
Did something concern her mind on the harvesting? Schnee asked Cuore.
“As far as what has been confirmed, there’s no such things. In fact, plants that don’t grow naturally were discovered only twice in the past, when strong people fought in a duel. The first, that was found was after the duel between a Dragnil and Beast, was ‘Fairy Grass’. The second that was discovered, after the duel between a Lord and Elf, was ‘Phantom Grass’. That was the only two which were recorded. Because both were found at several places, I think someone will find something this time too.”
However, it was said that because the numbers of growing plants increased, it wouldn’t remain intact. It was only a temporary thing.
“How do you split the works? Is it good to divide it into 3 equal parts?”
Shin moved his finger to form 3 circular ranges on the map while Cuore listened.
As Cuore said, it was impossible to examine Larua Grand Woods with such a small number of people, so the scope of investigation must be narrowed to some degree.
Though the others didn’t take note of the drawing, all of the members understood the approximate ranges.
“Everyone might be unfamiliar with Larua Grand Woods, so I don’t mind if my area of responsibility increases.”
Toward Cuore who said that, Schnee disagreed.
“Because the investigation like this time was requested of me too, there is no problem as it is either. It’s better for you and me to increase our area of responsibility, and decrease the area that Tiera’s and Shin’s are in charge of instead. Even though Tiera is able to tell the difference, she hasn’t handled this kind of request before, so it might take more time than us.”