My Reincarnation Skills Are “Playing With Dolls” and “Playing With Clay”, but What Am I Supposed to Do With These? C183

Episode 183 Bubble Woman

"At first, this island was truly worthy of being called a sacred place."

After repelling the monsters that sprung up in the dragon veins and eliminating the nest that could be said to be their source, we returned to the administration building and were finally able to calm down and listen to Simar's story. 

It is said that hundreds of years ago, the first elves to immigrate to Canalilla Island, fleeing a continent where various races were fighting each other, lived a meager life centered on faith and speculation. 

Since the elves are skilled in magic and various craftsmanship, life in this land, where there are no wars and abundant blessings from the forest and sea, was naturally enriched. 

Then, the elves discover that dragon veins flow deep underground on this island, and discover that they can use them with their superior wisdom and magic, and that they can also be used as energy to create and operate homunculi. 

However, it is said that at first it was realized as an expression of intellectual curiosity, a possibility of wisdom and scholarship, and was only something that some people found interesting. 

A turning point occurred about 200 years ago, when the Demon King appeared and the world was engulfed in a whirlpool of unprecedented destruction, and many new people tried to escape to this land. 

Originally, this sacred place only accepted elves who met strict standards, but after discussion, the elves relaxed their standards as an emergency and accepted some of them. 

It is said that among the new immigrants was a reincarnated woman who was later called Babrika. 

She brought the latest culture and customs from another world to this land. 

It was exciting and life-changing. 

The island's elves, who were content with an ascetic and poor life, were feeling bored somewhere in their hearts, and although many of them initially objected, they eventually became fascinated by the new culture. . 

Once you get used to the stimulation, you will want stronger stimulation. 

And in a sense, Babrika was a genius. 

She believes that pursuing such desires, such as wanting to be rich, being in the spotlight, and making love with a beautiful person of the opposite sex, is good, and that this is what society should aim for. It attracted people. 

Then, in Canarilla, the meaning of life for those with citizenship became the pursuit of maximum pleasure, and a system was built to support this by utilizing the elf's secret arts and the inexhaustible magical power of the dragon vein. I said. 

With homunculi and magical devices that outnumber the residents, magic power is automatically pumped up every day to power the infrastructure of society. 

Elves can live off the goods and services produced by the homunculus without having to be involved in it, other than occasional maintenance. 

Its maintenance and management was enough for those who wanted to hunt monsters or do something different from time to time, or who wanted extra funds to enjoy more entertainment. 

In this way, a "utopia" was created. At least, it's a utopia for those who desire it... 

“Mr. Simard, have you been here since the beginning?”

Nolte asked. 

``When I was a child, I came to Canalilla with my parents, but back then it was before things like this happened.However, by the time I got older, I got bored and decided to move to the continent. I thought I was going to go home, but Babrika and the others showed up. I thought, 'This is it!' and started having fun with the others."

Simar said so bitterly. 

"But eventually you'll get tired of it. It's meaningless and nonsense after all. That's understandable. If that's the case, someone needs to keep an eye on this system. , so that everyone can have fun and relax.For some reason, the number of monsters spawning has become more intense over the past few decades.''

“With Simar-san’s ability, I think you can do it anywhere you go, even if you return to the continent…Do you still want to protect this place?”

Lucien asked, still not understanding. 

The old man seems to have a different way of thinking than the other guys at Canalilla, at least now. 

Besides, just looking at his wealth of knowledge and his fighting style earlier, I think he is capable enough to be an adventurer, or even to be in a great position in some major power. 

Therefore, Lucien's doubts are reasonable. 

“Hmm, when you live for hundreds of years, you start to wonder how much that kind of status and success is worth...and besides.”

Then the old man changed his tone. 

"All these people here are doing is nonsense. But what's wrong with that? It's just that no one, even kings and heroes, uses their own sense of justice to fight for territory and kill each other." Are you sure you can say that it's more honorable than indulging in pleasure without causing any trouble?''

Hearing those words, both Lucien and I had no choice but to fall silent. 

"The reason why this island is covered with a strong barrier is to minimize the impact on other regions. It is also said that if a more advanced civilization spreads than originally intended, the world will become unstable. It's because I'm being told."

Simar took us to an old building deep within the grounds of the Dragon Vein Management Center. It seems that this is an administration building that is no longer in use, from when it was renovated a long time ago. 

Nearby, there was a flower bed filled with showy red, yellow, and purple flowers, and a golden statue had been erected there, and I didn't know who was taking care of it. 

``This is the statue of Babrika and her lovers. Even now, there are many young people who visit it from time to time as a kind of sacred place, perhaps as a sightseeing spot or as a way to make a wish.''

Lucien and the others stared at me in silence, wondering whether they were impressed or not, but I was stunned in a different way. 

There's no doubt this is it, right? 

A flashy lady posing on a raised platform with several handsome elf men attending her feet. 

Is that what you see in news footage from the bubble era? A mini dress with an inseam of several centimeters, clinging perfectly to the lines of her body. 

I think it's called one-length hairstyle, which was popular at the time. 

And that fan in your hand? 

This...I wasn't even born there, but this is Japan during the bubble era, right? 

Is Babrika a Japanese woman? 

Also, it was 200 years ago that I was reincarnated into this world, and what Gen-san said before, ``There is a discrepancy between the era of the origin of reincarnation and the era of the destination of reincarnation.'' That's it. 

Although Gen-san and I died in the original world only two years apart, in this world we were transported to, we were 13 years apart. 

Even though Babrika's birth dates in her home world are probably only about 30 years apart, when she comes here she flies 200 years back in time... 

“I heard that she was the founder of Canalila Chuo’s revival, the first eternal Queen of Bubrica”... 

Lucien's slightly disappointed tone brought me back to my senses. 

Apparently that's carved into the statue's pedestal. 

How did this person reincarnate here? I wonder what kind of life he led? 

As a hikikomori otaku born in the Heisei era, he's probably a character I don't seem to have any contact with even if I lived in the same era. 

When I told her that I was probably reincarnated from the same country as her, Simar didn't seem surprised and said this with a serious face. 

"You are you. No matter what world or country you are born in, you have no choice but to follow the path that you think is right.However, at that time, even those who oppose you have their own right. All you have to do is just keep that in mind and live your life.Even if you live hundreds of years, you won't know the answer.The rest is God's domain.''

Those words really touched my heart. 

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When Simar parted ways, he gave me something that looked like an oxygen tank, saying that he wanted to thank me for taking on a mission that was more dangerous than I expected. 

He says it's "a can of magic." It resembled something like the fuel tank I saw at the farm, but it was said to be a device that refined the magical power pumped from the dragon veins and converted it into a form that humans and elves could use. 

"This one is small, but it also has a simple refining device, so you can refill it if you go to a place where magical power gushes out. However, I can't tell you the details of how it works. It was originally a forbidden technique, and it was mass-produced outside the island's barrier. If something like that happens, there's a risk that you'll get caught up in the corrective power of this world.''

Modifying power? It was a word that bothered me, but when I asked him about it, he didn't tell me anything. 

“Tonight is the Champions Tournament, so young people should have fun. But don’t lose sight of what is important to you...”

Simar said those words at the end, and we were once again being rocked by the unicorn carriage. 

The last mission of the day seems to be to participate in the "Champion Tournament" that Siren told me about. 

When I left the hotel in the morning, I heard that from Ranoras and Vizcacia, who were my attendants. However, it seems that she won't be forced to sing this time. 

"You all came to the island at a wonderful time. This is Canarilla's best event, and tonight's results will lead to your official residence and social status in Canarilla, so please enjoy it to the fullest."

"I'm looking forward to the details," he said, but he didn't tell me, but it seems like there's some sort of contest going on where he's been living in a hotel, and based on his results, he'll arrange a room for him. 

We have no intention of living here permanently, and thanks to Simar, we've solved the mystery of the island, so we're starting to feel like it's time to go home. 

It seems to be the best event on the island, so everyone agreed that we should check it out. After working all day, I feel like I should enjoy the rest. 

As the sun was about to set, the unicorn carriage arrived at a particularly high-rise building in the center of Canalilla, which is close to the sea. It was like a nightless castle, with many colorful laser beams being emitted into the night sky. 

Among them, there were many other horse-drawn carriages arriving under a tower like Roppongi Hills. Moreover, there are many flashy carriages that are heavily decorated and emit magical light. It feels like it's going to be an appeal battle from here on out. 

"Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to a dream night."

A handsome man in a doorboy-like uniform opened the door of the carriage and welcomed us. 

From there, we were guided by another handsome man in what appeared to be a black suit from the store, and as we proceeded down a hallway with a red carpet, we were taken into what looked like men's and women's changing rooms. 

Separating the genders means I'm the only one. 

Then, the beautiful elf woman, who I already knew was a homunculus, read the data from my silver bracelet, took out clothes that matched my size, and quickly dressed me up. 

He looked like a young man going on a blind date, wearing a blue jacket and slim pants. But it feels like it cost a little more money to make it more fashionable... 

The reason we had to wait a bit after that was probably because the girls took longer to change their clothes. 

Meanwhile, up-tempo music can be heard through the wall. this is···

When the black clothes attended again and joined the girls who had changed, everyone's faces were red. 

Everyone was still wearing body-con fashion, like the statue of Babrika, with the most flashy make-up and hairstyles ever. 

I never thought I'd see something like this in real life, but I wonder how they managed to walk around town in such a super mini size? 

Since it was a full moon night, Carmilla's face was in high spirits and had an uncharacteristically sensual look on her face. She wraps her arms around me and presses me with something plump and voluminous. Her shape is even more obvious because she is wearing clothes that fit her body perfectly. 

Lucien looks embarrassed, but takes his other arm with a competitive expression on his face. 

Nolte, who was looking around the hallway where the shiny lights that he had never seen before changed, looked as if he had gotten ahead of himself. But when our eyes met, she looked down in embarrassment. 

Nolte, Butch, and Maggie wear very wide-open costumes, so their destructive power is incredible. In particular, Nolte, coupled with her loli appearance, gave off a perverted charm that could be called the ultimate weapon for some hobbyists. 

Then, the heavy double doors opened, and when I stepped inside, a cheerful DJ-like voice echoed out. 

"Everyday, how are you feeling?"

""""Yay!!""""

"Welcome to the greatest festival of dance and free love! Tonight it's all about you!"

Loud disco music that will make you dizzy, glittering mirror balls, and seven-colored laser beams. 

On the floor, elf men and women are dancing wildly, so close together that there are no gaps between them, and in the center is a stand spotlighted by particularly flashy women wearing particularly revealing outfits. 

There are men crowding around there with their desires on display. 

There was a club space that looked like it was at the end of the bubble economy.