Chapter 04: Childhood friend

I woke up because of the direct sunlight coming in through the crack in the slated shutters. It’s not just the sunlight, even the sea breeze also comes in. This hut is full of gaps. When the wind blows a little strongly, it makes a whistling noise. It was a pure ensemble of sorrow. To be honest, I didn’t sleep much last night. I couldn’t sleep because I was worried about the dangerous creatures. The door of this hut cannot even be locked after all.

My happiness level rose up to 76% and my points had recovered to 9. Unfortunately, I didn’t reach 100%, but I think this is to be expected.

For dinner, I only had well water and the baked goods Mary had given with. The bed was shabby, and the fear of being attacked by dangerous creatures was a triple whammy that prevented me from sleeping well. If anything, I wanted to praise myself for being mentally strong enough to maintain 76% happiness in that situation.

However, I also found 5,000 small silver crown coins in the bottom of the baked goods Mary had given me. Mary must have put them in for me. Mary couldn’t have afforded it, but she must have gone out of her way to help me out of her concern for me. My heart ached when I thought about it, but it also warmed my heart. The restoration of my happiness was entirely due to Mary.

Points are restored to 2 points for happiness levels of 75% or more, 4 points for happiness levels of 80% or more, 6 points for 85% or more, 8 points for 90% or more, and 10 points for 95 or more. On the other hand, if it is less than 70%, it will decrease, so I have to be careful.

In the beginning, it is important to use it as much as I can to prepare the foundation of my living. Points can also be accumulated up to 20 points. The points that can be accumulated increase as the level increases.

Just when I am checking the status again, I heard a voice calling me from outside.

“Cedie, are you there? Answer me if you’re there!”

Isn’t that the voice of my childhood friend, Eugenie?

Eugenie is the third daughter of Simpson Earl House, whose territory borders the Dantès House. We have been playmates since childhood. She’s a bit headstrong, but we’re of the same age and we get along well. I could say we are best friends.

“Eugenie, you’ve came to visit!”

When I went out of the hut, I saw Eugenie riding on a griffon. She grinned at me. It’s been about two weeks since we last saw each other.

“You look well, Gian too.”

I gently stroked the griffon, Gian’s neck. The griffon is a cross breed between an eagle and a lion. Eugenie received Gian as her fifth birthday gift and since then, they have been together everywhere she goes. Griffons can fly, and they’re powerful enough to keep ordinary monsters at bay. Thanks to that, Eugenie can go anywhere by herself.

Frankly, I’m pretty jealous.

“When I went to visit your mansion, I was surprised to hear that Cedie had become the lord of this place.”

“Un. Well, I was planning to write a letter after I settled down.”

Actually, I wanted to invite her after developing the island a little more. It’s embarrassing that there’s nothing in here so far. But I’m still glad that Eugenie came.

“Hmm, so this is where Cedie lives huh….”

Eugenie stared curiously at my hut.

“It’s like this right now, but I’m going to do a big renovation eventually.”

I was embarrassed by the shabby hut, so I just made excuses. No, I’m not making excuses. I’m really going to renovate it.

But it’s strange though. In the game, I could have upgraded my hut by allocating points, but for some reason I can’t do it now.

What’s the difference?

I looked at my hut again. Then, suddenly, a status screen opened.

It is now possible to upgrade the hut!

My good friend Eugenie came to visit me, so it was unlocked!

I’ve been reminded of it somehow. In this way, at Island Maker, various conditions are released by meeting and interacting with people. I’m so happy to think that I’m going to live in a slightly better house that I want to start dancing.

“What’s the matter, Cedie? Were you so happy that I came to visit?”

“Yes, yes! I’m so happy that I can’t thank you enough!”

I grabbed Eugenie’s hand with both of my hands and shook them vigorously.

“I-idiot. Why would you do something so embarrassing……?”

Eugenie blushed and looked embarrassed.

“Ahem. Eugenie, let me show you something amazing in return, okay?”

“Something amazing? What exactly is it?”

“It’s my new magic.”

“Oh, you’ve learned more than just Fireball huh.”

“It’s not offensive magic though. Well, just watch.”

I put my hand on the shiny part of the old hut. Then I think about allocating the points. And just like when I fixed the well, five marble-sized balls of light flew from my body towards the old hut. Once the balls of light hit the old hut, it starts to glow brightly again.

It’s more intense this time because there are more points. When the light subsided, the old hut had become a small cottage. The color of the walls is light brown, and the color of the roof is dark green. This house, which was made of assembled timber, seemed to have fewer drafts compared to the old hut before.

“Isn’t it amazing?”

“…………”

Eugenie was so surprised that she was left speechless. Her mouth was even twitching. Gian, the Griffon, also kept his beak open in surprise.

“W-what was that!? Is that really magic?”

“Well, it’s not exactly the same thing, but it’s something similar. How should I say it, hmmm…. it’s a skill that can only be used on this island.”

“That’s still amazing! I’ve never seen magic that could upgrade a house.”

“It’s not just houses. I can also build facilities and level up the plants and animals on this island. Anyway, let’s go inside the new house first.”

Until now, it was a rundown house with barely any furniture, but what about this time?

Has it become a little easier to live in?

I invited the still excited Eugenie into the cottage.

This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.

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