Isekai Nikyoten - Chapter 49

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Watercolor Painting

　As I was absorbed in my sketch, I realized Lefyria was looking over my shoulder. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

　I was so absorbed in my sketch, I didn’t realize her at all.

「……wha, what’s the matter?」

「Kureto-san, you drew a good picture」

「That’s not true. I’m just an amateur」

　Literally, compared to a pro who can earn money from their work, my sketch is probably garbage.

「I do not think a 『good painting』 does not necessarily has to be a technically skillful one. Of course, that is one part for a good painting, but I think a 『good painting』 is something that moves the viewer, one that stirs their emotion. Kureto-san’s drawing is carefree and expressive, it really made me feel happy seeing it」

「Ah, thank you very much」

　That was the first time someone said something like that to me, so I feel both happy and embarrassed at the same time.

　Indeed, for something to be called a 『good painting』 doesn’t have to be elaborate.

　Even design-like drawing or cute, stylized, deformed illustrations can’t be strictly considered elaborate. I feel like it has given many people inspiration or emotional impact since many people have thought and expressed it that way, making them feel something like beauty or cuteness.

　I haven’t thought about it that much until now, but drawing is actually really profound.

　When I stood up and tried to see Lefyria’s painting, I saw a watercolor painting of the royal capital.

「As expected, you’re really good」

「Thank you very much」

　The characteristics of blending and layering of watercolor paints, a scenery different from what you see in the real royal capital, was painted there.

　It has a complex mix of light colors, making it very beautiful. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

　While I finished sketching with my pencil, Lefyria had already finished her painting.

　It’s amazing how she maintains accuracy while still conveying the sense of overwhelming speed.

「Since you have finished painting, can I ask you to go to a different location?」

「Okay. Then I will store the painting in my subspace」

「By the way, the place where Kureto-san stores things with magic, will it dry the objects stored?」

「No, time stops inside the subspace, so they will be stored in their current state」

「Time stops!? Tha, if we use that, I can broaden the color range expression」

　As expected from a painter. She can think of using magic to do things.

　It might be interesting to try a technique when I try painting myself.

　But well, I think that’s a technique that comes after mastering the basics of painting.

　Once we tidy up the art supplies, we store them in my subspace.

　I wonder where I should take her next. There are several buildings with a good view besides here, but it wouldn’t be that fun to paint the same scenery.

「How about we boldly move to the Karts plains next? Although there are a few monsters roaming around there, I will take responsibility for protecting you and if I think it is dangerous,s we will teleport out of there immediately」

「Outside of the royal capital! Yes, please! It is a place I can not go by myself!」

　I tried suggesting something like that, but Lefyria immediately jumped at it once more.

　I’m relieved by the joy she showed more than I expected.

「Well then, let us head to Karts plains」

「Yes」

　After I said that, Lefyria grabbed my hand while smiling.

　I’m a little surprised at her hand holding my hand suddenly.

「Our next destination is a plain, so there is no danger,you know?」

「Umm, I’m still worried, so can we please leave it like this for now?」

　Lefyria asked apologetically.

　When a woman said something like that to you, turning her down would be shameful as a man, right?

「Understood. We will keep it like this until you get used to it」

　I cast Teleport while smiling wryly. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

　The scenery changes in an instant and turns into the verdant Karts plains.

「This is such a very scenic place……!」

　Seeing the change in scenery, Lefyria looks around with her eyes shining.

　The Karts plains are still green and beautiful today, creating a beautiful contrast with the perfectly clear sky.

　There is also a forest in the distance, with scattered trees growing.

　It was a peaceful scenery, completely opposite to the royal capital with its traffic and buildings lining up the street.

「Where do you want to paint?」

「The shade over there looks cool and nice」

「Sure. Let’s go over there」

　We walk to a nearby tree.

　There was a solid shade under the tree, which provided some relief from the hot sun.

　The sound of rustling leaves caused by the wind feels very pleasant.

　It will probably be fine if we stay and paint here for several hours.

　Although it’s important to drink plenty of water.

　I take out a water flask from the subspace to quickly hydrate myself.

「U, umm, Kureto-san」

「What is it?」

「C, could I have some water too, please? I only have water for the watercolor painting.....」

　Lefyria earnestly requested, looking embarrassed while her gaze wandered.

「……it is currently summer, so you should also properly think about drinking water」

「I’m sorry, I ended up becoming too happy, I only thought about painting that I forgot about it」

　I take out a new water flask from the subspace and hand it to Lefyria.

　It’d be a problem if she drank it herself and couldn’t use it to paint.

「I have a lot of water, so please let me know if you run out. I also have food if you are hungry」

「Thank you for everything」

「You’re Emilio’s friend after all, don’t worry about it」

　If she were an adventurer, I would have charged her additional fees, but this one is a service since she’s Emilio’s friend. It’d be a problem if she held it in and ended up collapsing.

　Lefyria apologetically bowed her head and drank the water in gulps.

　She might have been holding back her thirst for some time now.

　After sighing in relief, quenching her thirst, I take out the easel and other art supplies once more since she began to confirm the painting’s composition. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

　This way she will probably be able to see the scenery as she likes.

「Would you like to try painting too, Kureto-san? I can lend you my art supplies, you know?」

「Is that alright?」

「Painting will become the main focus with such a flat plain. It is also as thanks for sharing the water and food」

「Thank you」

　Actually, I also want to try painting after seeing Lefyria’s painting so I’m happy with the suggestion.

　After being asked straightforwardly, Lefyria pulled a thin box out from her trunk.

　It’s like art supplies containing painting materials, a small palette, and brushes of various sizes.

「It’s a small one I use when painting outdoors」

「Thank you very much. This is more than enough for me」

　Lefyria handed it to me, looking apologetic, but it was enough for me.

　Rather, I feel grateful I was able to borrow a pro’s art supplies, even though they are just hand baggage.

　In any case, let’s be careful not to damage the paintbrushes.

「I have done casual sketching of the scenery outside while in the middle of my travelling, but this is the first time I am doing it meticulously,y so I am excited」

　As Lefyria said that, her tone sounded as if she was doing something wrong. 

　Well, in a world where monsters roam around, it must be difficult to do a sketch peacefully by herself.

　Artists had also requested bodyguards for the Adventurer’s Guild since they wanted to make sketches of the outside scenery. That’s how difficult it is to sketch the outside scenery in this world.

　Lefyria has probably decided on the composition she wants to paint.

　Paper is placed on the easel, and her sketch is already in progress.

　With the art supplies set next to me, I also decided on the scenery for the composition for my own painting.

　……should I place the tree at a distance on the left side, and build the rest of the composition mainly around the colors of the sky and plain? No, to begin with, is it possible to create such a background so suddenly with the skill I had back in my elementary and junior high school days?　

　It’s hard to stop in the middle when it comes to watercolor painting and it looks like Lefyria is going to finish painting quickly.

　Yosh, let’s just keep it as a simple tree.

　And it’s just right since there is a single tree growing alone in front of me so I decide to draw and paint it.

　I first outline the tree in the center of the sketchbook with a pencil.

　Once that's done, I open the art supplies set and start painting. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

　Although, where should I start painting the tree? First, I know I should start by painting the leaves, which are bright in color.

　But, there’s no way I can paint each and every single leaf, so I guess I have to roughly paint them.

　I don’t know how to paint efficiently, and I’m not good at it either. Let’s just boldly paint it with the intention of having fun.

　I stop worrying and start painting the color however I want.

「Ah, is that a deer? It also has an impressive-looking horn?」

　As I was painting freely like that, Lefyria let out those words.

　Looking at the place she’s looking at, there was a deer-like creature with huge antlers.

「Ah, it’s Diarca (ディアルカ). They are classified as monsters, but they have a gentle nature and will not attack people unless you mess with them」

「No wonder it’s so big for a deer」

　It’s twice as big as a normal deer and has large, spread-out antlers.

　It’s quite a scary monster since it will charge at you with its sharp horn if it gets angry.

　And since it’s delicious when eaten, there are often requests to hunt it in the guild.

「……should I chase it away?」

「No, I want to include it in my painting, so please let it be. It is also part of the natural scenery outside after all」

　It looks like Lefyria is able to take in even monsters to sublimate them into her works.

　She certainly has a point. I decided to follow her wishes and leave the Diarca alone.

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