Melkith’s admiration continued throughout the entire walk. The forest had lush vegetation, something unbelievable considering the weather. Spirits, including primal ones, were everywhere in this forest.

“This forest is heaven for a spirit summoner!” Melkith excitedly yelled. “I am really not exaggerating, you should believe me! I went to dozens, hundreds of places that are known to have many spirits while I learned spirit summoning magic all these dozens of years, but I have never seen such a lively place, much less one with more spirits than this forest!”

“Ah, sure,” Eugene absentmindedly answered.

“In this forest, even the most minimal spirit affinity is enough to create a contract with a spirit. If you already have a contract, the level of your spirit summoning magic would increase by just living here. No, no! Not only the spirit summoning magic! What’s up with this place? How could this place have so much mana?” Melkith was so thrilled that she threw her hands in the air. Then she suddenly pounced at Eugene and grabbed his collar.

“Why are you doing this to me?” Eugene asked.

“This is a crime!” Melkith raised an outcry. “It’s a crime for a mere clan to own this spot full of mana and spirit!”

“Er…Umm… The Lionhearts are not really a mere clan…” Eugene answered with a reluctant face.

“Hey, even the magic kingdom of Aroth does not have this kind of mana site! I’m pretty sure that applies to every other country on the continent!”

“I assume Helmuth has one.”

“…Thaaat…is…possible. Ah, anyhow, this place isn’t an ordinary mana spot! Even in Helmuth, there isn’t a better spirit sp… hmm… but they probably have plenty of darkness spirit gathering spots…” Melkith was flustered, unable to finish her sentence. Still, she was able to reach a conclusion soon.

“…I really can’t live here?”

“Tsk, I already said no.”

“Then, forget about living. How about visiting twice a we…”

“No, you can’t.”

“You are being so cheap. Technically, this forest isn’t even yours. Lady Ancilla seems to like my gift very much… I can just negotiate with her, can’t I?” 

Eugene didn’t answer Melkith, but just stared glumly at...