Chapter 122 – Transformation, Aqua Spice!

Тhе dау оf the honeуmоon arrivеd.

Since wе wеrе trаvеling bу sea using mаgic, I had tо trу out thе аquаtiс fоrm first.

Up until this dаy, I hаd been sо busу thаt I hаdn’t been аble tо perform а Fоrm Change.

Thеrе were Witch-relatеd rеports to submit to the Lаbуrinth Ministry, nоtifying еvеrуоne that streams wоuld be fewеr during thе hоneymооn…

Аh, of cоurse, I keрt the fact that I gоt mаrried a sесret.

Fоr the sakе of the simps, уou knоw? А streamer has to bе cоnsidеrаte.

“I’m bоth exсitеd аnd scarеd…”

“Reаllу?”

I’m аlrеаdy trаnsfоrmеd into Sрiсe!

Mashiro is dressed in her going-out clothes and looks incredibly adorable.

It’s a shame she’ll cover it up with a coat.

I wish she’d return to streaming soon and get a new outfit.

Well, once Spice transforms, he can Form Change as much as he wants.

‘Alrighty! Then let’s try out the master’s new outfit! Well, the second form only exists because of the basic form!’

‘Ufufu, I’ll use Flota as a stepping stone~’

‘Wh-wh-what are you saying?!’

“Okay then, Form Change!! Aqua Spice!”

‘Sea Roar!’

A spiral of ultramarine and light blue surges up.

It envelops Spice… and his appearance changes in a flash.

“Whoa! Little Spice! Little Spice!”

Mashiro is flustered.

What’s going on!?

I happen to have a full-length mirror ready, so I check my form.

“Ah!! A school swimsuit!!”

That’s right!

Surprisingly, Aqua Spice’s basic form is an old-fashioned school swimsuit!

The chest tag says “Spice.”

Colorful striped rings in red, orange, white, and yellow are fitted around both arms and legs.

These probably turn into floatation rings, huh?

The twin tails become two buns.

And from the buns, mini floatation rings link together in place of the twin tails through some mysterious force.

“This looks cold to wear outside.”

‘That’s no problem at all~. A water membrane constantly protects the master, maintaining a temperature of about 25 degrees.’

“Comfortable~!”

Additionally, it seems you can equip colorful vinyl-like pareos or cloak-like items to keep the exposure in check.

Hmm, probably measures for Awatube…

But strangely enough, swimsuits tend to slip through on Awatube. It’s a mystery.

“Aah~. My newlywed husband has turned into a little girl in an old school swimsuit…”

“Happens all the time.”

“It does not! That’s absolutely not normal!!”

“Ahahahaha! Well, well! This way we can save on travel expenses, and it’ll be a one-of-a-kind trip!”

To head to the seaside, it would normally be better to return to my original form, but…

Since we’re traveling through the Otherworld, it’s fine to stay as Spice.

In fact, considering the possibility of combat, being in Spice’s form might be optimal.

“Come on, Mashiro, become Shiroko too!”

“Eek! I’m on hiatus!”

“Shiroko’s A-Phone is back from overhaul, so don’t worry~”

‘We Grimoires will provide backup too, so it’s fine!’

“Eeek!”

And so.

“Well then, you two, have a good trip~”

Leaving the house in Shino’s care, Spice and the others set off on their journey!

“We’re off!!”

“Ah, Ms. Spice, you forgot something. Gallon Cola.”

“Ah—right, right!”

“Senpai, what’s that for?”

“When traveling to the Otherworld, this is like a bribe, maybe~”

“A bribe!?”

“Like this! Form Change! Mind Spice! And then… Sense Magic! I’ll attach a message and send it out with a ‘baboom’! Man, Mind Magic is so convenient~”

A rainbow-colored ripple spreads out.

Apparently, only people watching through a screen or those who are Virtualized can see this.

To ordinary humans, it just feels like a gentle breeze passing by.

It spreads out with a whoosh…

Seems like it reached its target.

A little while later, a black shadow appears in the direction of the marshland.

It grows larger and larger…

A massive green body arrives above Spice and the others.

Yes, it’s the usual Green Dragon!

“Ee… eek~”

Shiroko lets out a faint, terrified scream.

“Helloo! Hey there! This is a gift for you~”

‘Hmm. Seems like there’s more than last time. I shall accept this offering. So, what is it? You wish for me to carry you?’

“Yes, yes! Please!”

‘Hmm. Very well. That fizzy black offering can only be obtained through you, after all…’

First, the Green Dragon accepts the Gallon Cola, crushing the plastic bottle along with its contents.

Its throat gulps.

‘Mmm, good flavor! And nicely chilled. The dissolving toxins seem to fill my innards. I’d like to drink several times this amount if possible…’

“I’ll look for more soon!”

‘Very well. I shall look forward to it. Now, climb on.’

The Green Dragon turns its back, so Spice and the others board along with their travel bags.

The massive body floats gently upward.

With a single flap of its wings, it reaches a height overlooking the surrounding forest.

This is magical flight, huh?

Dragon flight is mostly gliding.

Flapping seems to only serve purposes like acceleration or ascent.

Without losing altitude, it arrives at the destination ruins at a moderate speed.

‘Master, I can see that Magic Circle!’

“Okay! Then drop us off here!”

‘Very well. For something this trivial, if you bring offerings again, I may not refuse. Also, that probing magic wave is somewhat grating. I shall give you a sigil to contact me. When you set foot on this land, chant the sigil.’

Whoa!

Something like a Status Screen opens for the first time in a while, and a new Slot appears beside it.

What’s inserted there is…

Call Green Dragon!

It’s a dragon summoning spell!

Incidentally, a note says, ‘Requires 1 gallon of cola per summon.’

Seems it won’t come without cola.

That’s a bulky cost!

“Thank you! See you later!”

‘Bring that black offering again. You must.’

The dragon’s figure grows distant.

“Whoa…”

Mashiro is dumbfounded.

She looks at Spice and says,

“Just how far does senpai’s network extend…!?”

I ended up being oddly admired.