Emma could not figure out why the problem between her and Kerry had to be solved by introducing other girls to Kerry, but due to a woman's instinct to guard her food, Emma ultimately rejected Mrs. Wesley's suggestion.
This led Mrs. Wesley to believe that Emma would rather train her body herself than leave a spot open.
Kerry set out by ship for Little Nose Bay Port City after lunch. Besides Butler Carson, Emma had come along this time as well.
Kerry had opposed it at first. "Since you're still being hunted by Faglan, shouldn't you hide on the island properly? Why come along?"
But Emma had her own reasons. "The island's too small and stifling. There's barely any space, and you can't buy many of the things girls need. Since everyone's going to Little Nose Bay Port City this time, you can handle your business while I go shopping."
Kerry knew that girls in his previous life had the strange habit of suffering declining bodily functions if they did not go shopping. He had not expected women to be the same in every world.
With no choice, Kerry had to call for Gandalf. After all, in Kerry's view, Emma's safety was the most important thing. Wasn't shopping just buying things? She could simply tell him what she wanted.
Gandalf had been hiding in his room these past few days, studying magic—one of the birthday gifts Kerry had given Emma, Beginner Mage Tricks: Reserved Magic.
In his eyes, this was simply a genius idea. He had no idea what kind of senior mage could have come up with such a marvelous way to reserve magic and achieve an instant-cast effect.
Although it only applied to low-level magic below Level 3, it had given Gandalf plenty of inspiration.
He was now