Project 1: Let's Build a Cabin

Well, it looks like we'll be living on this island for a while.

So, what should we do first?

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Now, now. There's no rush, Master.

Once you accept the situation, you'll feel much more at ease. Just relax, we're on a tropical

Kyaa!?

Foou!?

Senpai, it's a strong squall! It's so strong it hurts!

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Hey, there's a small cave in this cliff. Let's go in there for now!

Yikes, I'm drenched! A drenched fox! Well, with this wet T-shirt, at least now I can get all the Master's attention to myself...

Ouch... Is my skin turning red?

I wonder if it ever rained this hard in France...

Hmm... So rain is cold even in the tropics... I learned something new.

Oh Master. You have finally made up your mind, haven't you?

Of course. Please leave it to me.

Now, entrust your body, your soul, everything to me. Let me hug you and warm you to the very marrow

K-Kiyohime! I believe Master is saying to light a bonfire!

Oh... Is that so...?

You want me to use my fire spell, Fiery Heaven? We can indeed use a fire of some sort...

I would like to help out, but I'm in a complicated situation at the moment.

It's a bit difficult to do right away. It is likely related to the fact that I am forced to be a Lancer.

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Hey, do you guys hear something?

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Yes, like the sound of rustling leaves. What could it be?

Oh, the sound is getting closer! Please be careful!

...Something's coming from the back of the cave!

Look at that dark, creeping shadow spreading out across the ground... It's like a carpet... Is that... Are those...

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Bugs.

Kyaaaaaaaaaaa!!

Eeeeee... There's no way we can use that cave now. Absolutely no way.

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I do remember a great destructive force being unleashed behind me while we were running.

For the sake of that person, I won't say who did it. I'm sure everyone had the same idea.

By the way, it has stopped raining. At least we're fortunate in that regard. Perhaps it's the will of God.

However, such unstable weather conditions mean that another squall can happen anytime.

Never mind us. Master may have to continue facing drastic temperature changes.

Hm. Which means

Mikon! I've got an idea, Master! No matter what our situation, I think we need to create a home base!

I agree. I think it is necessary to find a place to rest. Luckily, it looks like we can easily obtain wood.

Yup yup, Kiyohime gets it! The smell of wood is really comforting, you know?

I don't mind how small it is, Master. They say home is where the heart is.

Rather, we may be forced to keep our bodies close...perhaps our shoulders may accidentally touch...

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Oh my. If that is the case, should I be thinking of baby names...?

How far ahead are you thinking...?

Please wait. I'm afraid to bring this up, but...

You speak of a simple wooden dwelling... Isn't that just going to be like a stable?

Hmph! What are you trying to say, huh? That wooden houses are for animals? Yeah, yeah, I'm a fox, she's a snake... So what!

No, um, I did not mean to say anything rude. I apologize.

I just wanted to point out that this is going to be Master's first base.

Considering this is going to be the new frontier for the pioneering of this island, a house made of wood seems to be a little austere.

I believe we should first use stones to build sturdy living quarters.

The stability of a stone-made base is incomparable. Its defensive powers are also very strong.

Dammit, even if it's a coincidence, our opinions matched! Yep, defense is important!

Hey...what about iron? Why don't we use iron to build it?

It's strong, and we'll be safe from any enemy. Good idea, right? (Glance)

So in conclusion, Master, I recommend a stone base.

(...Dammit, Father is pretending not to hear me!)

Everyone, you all have your opinions. But I think we should ultimately leave it up to Master's discretion.

Of course I won't have any objections, so please make a swift decision, Master!

Fou!