“Amazing… Is it really okay for us to receive this much?”
Yuma looked at the Magic Gems placed before him with an anxious expression. Even though the Green Lord had been defeated, many Monsters still remained in India.
Magic Gems were necessary resources for fighting Monsters. He wondered if it was really okay for them to give them to him, but Dasha smiled lightly and shook her head.
“This is a reward for the benefactors who saved our country. It’s not nearly enough.”
Kaira, who was next to Dasha, nodded as if it were obvious, and puffed out her chest, saying, “We’ll take care of the Monsters. You don’t need to worry about it.”
“Well, if that’s the case…”
Yuma hesitantly reached out his hand, but another hand stretched out from beside him.
“Then, I won’t hold back!”
Akito pulled the case of Magic Gems in front of him and stared intently at the gems.
“Four Red Diamonds, five Yellow Diamonds… and four Green Diamonds, huh? There’s some variation in size, but it should add up to a considerable Mana Index.”
Akito stood up and went behind Rui, who was sitting down.
“Here, this is for Rui.”
He handed four Red Diamonds to Rui, and then handed four Green Diamonds to Yuma, saying, “This is for Yuma.”
“And this is for me!”
Akito took five Yellow Diamonds out of the case.
“Ah! That’s not fair, Akito gets one more!”
When Yuma said this with dissatisfaction, Akito pouted and said, “Don’t be so petty.”
“Our Mana Index should be increasing too. Let’s use them right away.”
Akito said it easily, but when using Magic Gems, it was necessary to know the exact Mana Index of both oneself and the Magic Gem.
Yuma’s way of swallowing Magic Gems without thinking was an exception among exceptions.
As Akito hesitated to use the Magic Gems, Kaira smiled and nodded behind her, saying, “We’ve prepared something.”
Then, a person near the entrance of the lounge bowed and approached.
“Who are those old guys?”
Akito made a dubious face. Standing behind Kaira were men in suits in their thirties and forties.
The man in the center was holding a briefcase in one hand.
Yuma and the others were puzzled, but Kaira introduced the men without concern.
“This is Kushrina-san, who works for the Indian Ministry of Science and Technology. She brought the latest Mana Measurement Device today.”
“Seriously! That’s pretty thoughtful!”
As Akito rejoiced, Kushrina placed the briefcase on the table, undid the two latches, and took out the Mana Measuring Device inside.
The brand-new Measuring Device was shaped like a speed gun.
“Excuse me. Let’s start with this person.”
Rui was the one who was nominated. Rui said, “Yes,” stood up, and quietly watched Kushrina take the measurements.
When a beep sounded, a number was displayed on the Measuring Device’s display.
“Oh! This is amazing. Your Mana Index is as high as 13843! I’ve never seen such a high Mana Index before.”
Kushrina was excited, and Dasha and Kaira, who were listening to the story, groaned.
Anik, who was sitting at the end of the seat, stroked his white beard while laughing, “Well, that’s surprising.”
“Then, let’s measure this person as well.”
Next, Kushrina pointed the Measuring Device at Akito. Akito stood up and grinned, saying, “Alright, go ahead.”
Another beep sounded. Kushrina was shocked when she looked at the display.
“Wow… This one is even higher, with a Mana Index of 14556!”
Cheers of “Oh” leaked from Dasha and Anik, and Akito rejoiced, saying, “Seriously!?”
“Wonderful, everyone! Then, finally, let’s measure this person as well.”
Kushrina pointed the tip of the Measuring Device at Yuma. Yuma cleared his throat lightly and slowly stood up.
If it was the latest Measuring Device, it might be able to measure his Mana as well.
He had such faint expectations, but—
“Huh? It’s not showing up.”
Kushrina looked at the display with a puzzled look. Yuma was disappointed, thinking, “I guess it’s no good after all,” but Kushrina raised her face without concern and began, “By the way—”
“I heard that you have the Green Lord’s Magic Gem, is that true? If you still have it, I would like to see it…”
Kushrina said that she was an employee of the Ministry of Science and Technology. If so, she must be a researcher?
Yuma hadn’t used the Green Lord’s Magic Gem yet, so he replied, “Yes, sure.”
Thinking that she might be interested in the Magic Gem, Yuma took the green Magic Gem out of his pocket.
“You’re keeping it in such a place without protection!? What if you drop it!”
Akito frowned, but Yuma showed the Magic Gem to Kushrina without concern.
“Oh!! This is the Green Lord’s Magic Gem! How divine…”
Kushrina took the Magic Gem in her hand and carefully observed it with her fingers. Her expression was ecstatic, as if she were in love with the gem.
“Oh, I’m sorry. I was mesmerized. I’ll measure the Mana of this Magic Gem as well.”
Kushrina placed the stone on the table and pointed the tip of the Mana Measuring Device at it.
When a beep sounded, Kushrina’s face flushed.
“Ooooh! Wonderful!! Mana Index 30211. To think that there is such a Magic Gem.”
Kushrina rummaged through her chest pocket and took out a loupe for gem appraisal.
She used the loupe to look at the gem from close range and checked the reflection of light.
“Do you understand anything?”
When Yuma asked, Kushrina answered, “Yes,” and put the loupe in her chest pocket.
She sighed and reluctantly returned the Magic Gem to Yuma.
“I heard from Dasha-san that the Magic Gem emitted a more beautiful glow than a diamond, so I was really curious… I think this is close to the gem ‘Grandiderite’.”
“Grandiderite?”
Yuma frowned at the name that was hard to pronounce.
“Yes, it is a very rare gem… Magic Gems similar to this gem have not been discovered, so this is truly an unprecedented discovery!”
Yuma said “Heeh” in front of Kushrina, who was enthusiastically explaining.
He recalled that the Red Lord’s Magic Gem was also said to be something like that. Yuma looked again at the green Magic Gem in his hand.
While it emitted a beautiful glow, there was a faint pattern floating on it. This pattern was common to the Deca Slime, Chimera, and Red King’s Demon Ore.
He wondered if it meant anything, and Yuma sat back down on the sofa.
Seeing this, Dasha and Kaira stood up abruptly.
“Our business is done. Please let us know when you leave India, and we’ll see you off.”
Yuma and the others stood up at Dasha’s words and bowed to see them off as they left the hotel.
The reward for the battle in India was supposed to be only the White Magic Gem, but unexpectedly, they were able to obtain many Magic Gems.
As Yuma and the others were looking at the gems they had received, they heard a cheerful laugh of “Hyah hyah hyah.”
Yuma was startled and raised his face.
That’s right, he had forgotten. Anik had come with Dasha and the others.
“It seems that Dasha and the others have finished their business. Will you listen to what I have to say next?”
“O-Of course.”
Yuma and the others sat down and faced Anik.
“The one I have business with is you.”
Anik pointed at Akito.
“Eh!? Me?”
Akito looked puzzled and exchanged glances with the other two.
“You lost your weapon in the Dungeon, didn’t you? A large Lightning spear.”
“Ah, yeah… I used ‘Release’ and the Magic Gem broke.”
“Hmm, that’s what I’m talking about.”
Anik stroked his white beard and narrowed his eyes at Akito.
“As a token of gratitude for this time, I will make a new weapon for you.”