Ancient Ruins

The canoe was ready by noon the next day.

Cecily was really made in a little over a day.

"Do you want to try riding now?"

"yes!"

　After receiving an explanation of how to use the paddle to row the canoe and what to do if it capsizes, the two of us embarked on the sea.

"Since the waves are calm, let's go around the island along the coastline."

　Perhaps because Cecily's teaching method is good, the canoe glides across the sea.

Colorful flowers bloomed on the shore and entertained our eyes.

I've walked along the coastline with Chris-sama before, but this is the first time I've seen this island from the sea.

"Shiro, does this island have a name?"

"Well, I'm also a drifter."

"Then Shiro should give it a name. I think Shiro Island would be fine."

　No, it's embarrassing.

I'm sorry Shiroujima and Sanadajima.

I have no desire to show off.

But it's also inconvenient that the island doesn't have a name...

Because there are mountains on this island...Yamada Island?　

It's too simple.

That's right, instead of my name, let's take the name of the other discoverer, Chris-sama.

Hence the name of the island, Monte Crisis.

　I left the cove from the crescent moon coast and headed for the south side of the island.

"There are many steep cliffs on this side."

"Oh. Don't get too close until you get used to it."

　There are many cavities in the cliff, which have been eroded by waves and become like caves.

"Wow, it looks like a secret dock. Could it be a base for submarines or pirate ships?"

"If the waves were a little calmer, it would be possible to hide the ship. Huh?"

　Cecily stopped paddling and stared at one of the caves.

"what happened?"

"I thought I saw something like a stairway in the back of that cave."

　Aren't stairs man-made?

It's been over 10 days since I came to this island, and I've never met a local.

"Shiro, let's check it out. It shakes a lot, but be careful."

　Cecily deftly maneuvered her canoe into one of the caves.

　The waves were rough near the entrance of the cave, but calmed down as we went deeper.

"Look, it's over there."

　Cecily, who created a fireball in her hand, was pointing to the left.

There was a staircase carved out of a natural rock wall.

No matter how you look at it, it is not a natural creation, but a human hand.

However, it looks like a very old one.

"Would you like to go..."

　Cecily jumped out of the canoe first, then pulled me up.

"There are no signs of monsters or humans, but be careful. Don't leave behind me if you need to."

"yes"

　It's okay, I'm nervous, but not to the point where I can't move.

I had enough room to admire Cecily's slightly larger buttocks as she climbed the stairs ahead of me.

　There was a large hole at the top of the stairs, and the sunlight was pouring down.

It gets brighter with each step.

And when we had climbed all the steps, we found ourselves on the sheer cliffs we had seen from the sea.

The sea was about 15 meters below us, and I was paralyzed with fear.

The area around the navel is itchy.

"I'm sorry, Cecily. Let me hold you for a second."

　I'm lazy and I'm not good at high places.

On Earth, I would be thought of as a miserable man, but Cecily smiles and lets me do as I please.

Rather, he even seemed happy to be hugged by his waist.

Viva! Different world.

"Shiro is scared. It's okay."

　Thanks to Cecily's hesitant embrace, my chest and side of my head were encountering the unknown.

I can't..., this time I'm getting itchy just below my belly button.

　After enjoying the spectacular view from the top of the cliff, I turned my eyes to the forest in the opposite direction.

"Which part of the island is this?"

"I think it's probably located due south of Shiro's Iwaya."

　I have never been to the south of Iwaya because it is densely forested.

If you go straight south from there, you'll come out here.

I think it would be a good idea to let the rockers build a path because I feel like I can catch a lot of fish.

"May I take a look in the woods? There may be fruit trees."

　Cecily nodded with a smile.

　After walking over the large rocks towards the forest, there was a stone pavement that was clearly man-made.

The corners of the stone had weathered over the years, and the surface was partially covered with sand and grass, but the path continued into the forest.

"Cecily, this is..."

"I think you'll be fine, but don't let your guard down. Walk right behind me."

　Cecily started walking with a slightly nervous expression.

　Within five minutes of walking, the forest ended and a large building appeared.

It's a small ruin-like building made up of huge stones, and the stones are decorated with reliefs.

I don't really understand the detailed pattern because it's weathered, but it must have been carved with an elaborate design at the time it was made.

The height of the ruins was about 10 meters. There were five steps in front, leading to a stone door.

"It's like a South American ruin."

　I feel like it resembles the buildings of the Mayan civilization or the Aztec civilization that I saw on TV.

"This is not a ruin..."

　Cecily is trembling.

But he doesn't seem to be trembling with fear.

Because he has a ferocious smile like a carnivore.

"Then where is this place?"

"This is a dungeon!

　Cecily was looking around with excitement.

But it makes me uneasy.

"Isn't that what a dungeon is? There are a lot of monsters, and a lot of traps."

"Oh, and there's a lot of treasure!"

　That may be true, but monsters are scary.

"Cecily, are you sure you want to go inside?"

　I don't think monsters will pop out as soon as you open the door.

"Don't worry. As expected, I don't think I'll do anything in the dungeon alone. I need to gather allies. …Before that, there are things I have to do."

　Cecily's face darkened.

"...revenge?"

"Yeah... I'll have to put a kejime on it. Besides, that's my ship."

　Revenge won't make Cecily happy.

But if you can't move forward without doing so...

"First of all, we have to build a ship to escape from this island."

"... that's right"

　Cecily won't make eye contact with me.

"I'll make you a canvas. A sail for Cecily to go out to sea. I'll take you back to the sea."

"Shiro..."

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Production item: Canvas

Category: Material production

Consumes 75 MP

Description: A tough cloth used to make sails for ships. 4m x 8m

Production time: 14 hours

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　It is possible to make a simple ship using the trees on the island.

But Cecily can't even make canvas.

Since we're going to travel long distances, there are times when physical strengthening magic alone won't help.

With sails and wind magic, Cecily will be able to reach her destination.

"Shiro... if I... take my revenge, can I come back to this island?"

　of course.

At that time, let's toast with mango juice again.

Next, if I could not only heal Cecily's physical wounds, but also her emotional wounds...

I thought so from the bottom of my heart.