Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 190: “Taking Control of the ‘Pseudo-Smartphone’”
—A few hours later—
“Thank you all for gathering here.”
This is the grand hall of the Demon Lord’s Castle.
Facing the people who had gathered, I bowed my head.
After finishing the fusion of the “smartphone” and the “mental-sensitivity material,” I asked Rukie and Chancellor Kelve to gather the people in the Demon Lord’s Castle.
It was to conquer the “Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice.”
I had said, “Anyone who’s available is fine,” but more than 200 people showed up.
Apparently, once they heard it was my request, everyone eagerly raised their hands to help.
There are so many people in the grand hall.
Minotaur guards, Lizardman scouts, Elven magic corps, maids, and even the Dwarven clothing artisans who always help us.
Especially the clothing artisans—I asked them to do something troublesome again this time. I should go thank them later.
As an overseer, Chancellor Kelve is also present.
Rukie apparently couldn’t make it due to work. That’s unfortunate.
“I’d like to ask everyone to help with an experiment involving a magical item.”
I spoke up.
The gathered people raised their fists in the air with a resounding, “Oooooooh!”
Their enthusiasm was clear.
As they responded, Mabel and Agnis began their preparations.
What they held were cords made from “Magical Woven Fabric.”
They were designed to easily transmit magical energy.
Each one was several dozen meters long. There were 20 cords in total.
Mabel and Agnis began laying them out on the floor in stretched-out lines.
“…May I ask something, Chancellor?”
While the two of them were preparing, I turned to Kelve-san and asked.
“Just to confirm—it’s alright to make the ‘Justice Smartphone’ known to everyone?”
“No problem.”
Kelve-san nodded.
“Given the issue with the ‘Cursed Smartphone,’ we need everyone to help search for them. In that case, we must also explain the ‘Justice Smartphone.’ Either way, the people will need to be informed.”
“Thank you very much, Chancellor.”
“By the way, Thor-sama.”
“Yes?”
“…Has the ‘Justice Smartphone’ really become a mental-sensitivity type?”
“Yes. Thanks to the ‘Psychic material’ Mabel brought, it evolved into the ‘Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice.’ When you touch the smartphone and issue commands in your mind, it reacts. Though currently, it’s still functionally restricted and can’t operate freely.”
“…So the ‘smartphone’ has evolved in this world?”
For some reason, Kelve-san pressed his forehead.
“…A ‘smartphone’ from the Hero’s World has, in this world… literally become an item surpassing the Hero’s World.”
“No, no, it hasn’t surpassed the Hero’s World.”
“Is that so?”
“My guess is that the ‘smartphones’ from the Hero’s World were originally mental-sensitivity type. This just returned it to that state.”
“They were originally mental-sensitivity type?”
“Because operating a smartphone with your fingers in battle would be dangerous.”
“…That does make sense. If you manipulate a smartphone with your fingers during battle, unintended commands might be sent.”
Kelve-san and I nodded to each other.
“I see. Precisely because the Hero is a warrior, they used a mental-sensitivity type smartphone… That’s plausible.”
“I plan to use this ‘mental-sensitivity function’ to break through the barrier that’s restricting the ‘Justice Smartphone.’”
“I understand your point, but… please don’t do anything strange.”
“It’s okay.”
I nodded at Kelve-san.
Of course, I won’t do anything strange.
I’m just planning to take on the Hero’s World in a completely ordinary way.
While we were talking about that, Mabel and Agnis finished their preparations.
Turning once again toward the people gathered in the grand hall, I said:
“Now, I will explain the details of the experiment.”
I began speaking slowly about this experiment.
“The other day, something resembling a ‘smartphone’ from the Hero’s World fell into the Demon Lord’s Territory. It was probably sent here through ‘Dispatch Magic’ from the Hero’s World. That item delivered a message from the Hero’s World.”
Saying that, I held up the “Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice.”
All eyes focused on it.
I touched the surface of the smartphone to display the message.
“After receiving the message, I used the ‘mental-sensitivity material’ to modify the smartphone so that it would react to thought commands—”
“──────!?”
The people in the grand hall widened their eyes.
No, no, this isn’t the part to be surprised at yet.
Just because it became “mental-sensitivity type” doesn’t mean it can be operated freely.
“—However, it seems this smartphone has a defense mechanism from the Hero’s World, and without knowing something called the ‘Function Unlock Code,’ it cannot be used.”
I showed everyone the screen requesting the unlock code so they could understand.
—‘Please enter the Function Unlock Code’
The smartphone had been displaying that same message the whole time.
Below the message, there were eight square boxes. Below that, numbers from 0 to 9 were shown.
When you touched a number, one of the eight squares changed from black to white.
Touching “Delete” in the corner would reset it.
Presumably, after touching numbers eight times, all the squares would turn white.
In other words, this eight-digit number must be the “Function Unlock Code.”
Just like the “fireproof safe” we found earlier.
It’s likely a mechanism where inputting the correct number unlocks it.
“To use all of this smartphone’s functions, we need the ‘Function Unlock Code’… in other words, we have to input an eight-digit number.”
I explained to everyone.
“But trying every single eight-digit number would take forever, and entering the wrong code too many times could cause something strange to happen. So, I want to try a different method. Will you help me?”
As soon as I asked, answers began pouring in:
“—Of course, we will aid the Alchemist.”
“—If it benefits the Demon Lord’s Territory, all the more reason!”
“—There’s no need to even ask whether we’ll help!”
“—No matter how dangerous the mission, we’ll see it through!”
As expected, the people of the Demon Lord’s Territory are amazing.
They trust me and offer their strength. I’m truly grateful.
I’ll do what I can for their sake, too.
“Alright. When I give the signal—”
“““When you give the signal…?”””
“Please think of an eight-digit number—clearly and strongly—inside your mind.”
I spoke.
Silence fell over the grand hall of the Demon Lord’s castle.
Everyone had a blank look on their faces. Huh?
“This ‘smartphone’ can be operated by touching it and thinking commands in your head. Also, the cords placed on the ground are designed to conduct magical power.”
For now, I continued explaining.
“By taking hold of one of these cords, you will be connected to this ‘Smartphone of Justice’. In that state, if you imagine an eight-digit number, this ‘Smartphone of Justice’ should recognize it as an ‘unlock code’. Then—”
“…Um, Thor-sama.”
“What is it, Chancellor?”
“You said an eight-digit number is needed, correct?”
“Yes.”
“I see, but there are fewer than 200 people here. Even if everyone thinks of a different number, that’s just over 200 variations. If the ‘unlock code’ is eight digits long… isn’t the likelihood of guessing it very low?”
“No problem. Our goal is to overload the smartphone.”
“Overload it?”
“To put it in a metaphor, it’s like casting a spell on an anti-magic barrier to distract the caster, so you can strike from the side while their attention is diverted.”
“I’m sorry, I still don’t quite understand…”
“Let’s just try it for now.”
I said.
“If it doesn’t work, I’ll come up with another method.”
“Understood. In that case, I will cooperate.”
Chancellor Kelve turned to everyone and said,
“Let us assist Thor-sama. Everyone, strongly imagine an eight-digit number.”
“””Understood, Chancellor!”””
“Please try not to think of anything unnecessary.”
Kelve-san gave a firm reminder.
As expected of the Chancellor. He’s considerate.
“Put aside thoughts about breakfast menus, your families, your jobs for now. Good? Food, family, work—do not think about castle repair costs either. I repeat, please do not think of anything unrelated to numbers such as family or work…”
“Chan—Chancellor, Chancellor!”
That’s just going to make everyone think about those things instead.
…Well, I guess that’s fine too.
The goal is to put a strain on the ‘Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice’, after all.
This ‘Smartphone of Justice’ has a barrier that prevents my [Appraisal and Grasp] skill.
If I can break through it, I should be able to read the information inside.
The ‘unlock code’ should be in there too.
To break the barrier, we just need to overload the smartphone.
In other words, we need to leave it no energy to maintain the barrier.
To do that—
“Alright everyone, on my cue, imagine your numbers and then immediately grab the cord on the floor.”
The cords are several dozen meters long. There are twenty of them.
Ten people will share one cord.
The ends of the cords are connected to the ‘Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice’.
Now, what happens if we send a command like this—
“Here we go! Ready—GO!!”
“””Haa!!”””
The minotaurs, lizardmen, elves, and dwarves all simultaneously grabbed the cords connected to the smartphone and closed their eyes.
Kelve-san Mabel, and Agnis did the same.
I… kept my eyes open and imagined an eight-digit number.
This smartphone contains a ‘psychic-responsive material’.
So even if you don’t understand how to use it, you can still operate it.
Now, how will this smartphone interpret the numbers everyone is imagining—
There was a sound.
A change appeared on the surface of the smartphone.
The message “Please input unlock code” appeared—but it froze at “Please input unlock co—”.
Just as I thought.
Receiving the thoughts of 200 people all at once overloaded it.
Now, I might be able to break through the barrier.
“[Appraisal and Grasp]!”
I activated my skill.
And then—
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Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice
A smartphone from the Hero World fused with a ‘Dragon Bone’ possessing psychic responsiveness.
Can be operated solely by the owner’s thoughts.
The functions available vary depending on the user’s mental strength.
Powered by the magical energy of the ‘Dragon Bone’, so no need to recharge.
Contains residual consciousness of the Ancient Dragon Vira.
Currently under function restriction.
A barrier exists within to protect the internal information.
Attributes: Light, Dark, Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Dragon, Unknown
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Still not enough. The barrier hasn’t been broken.
But there’s definitely a load being applied.
Thanks to [Appraisal and Grasp], I can see the thoughts being received by the smartphone.
‘267557813878120004678900751613213 pillar repairs 46597543001 repair cost 36565 I’m hungry 7879787009788 soup 66778 Thor-sama 1298986900870688888 Primordial Flame… 7869783400515455564521578997898798748897610023 fiancée 13400567988694561326879798745879878840005645641323222────’
Numbers are swirling inside the smartphone.
These are everyone’s thoughts.
Because they are overloading the smartphone, the barrier is weakening.
Now, I should be able to break through it.
—Concentrate.
—If I can’t beat this smartphone from the Hero World, surpassing that world is just a pipe dream.
Use every ounce of skill and magic to appraise this smartphone and—!
“…I see it!”
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Currently under function restriction—
Inside—
Unlock Code: 22031209
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“Activate: [Creative Alchemy]!”
I disconnected the cords linking everyone to the smartphone.
At the same time, I activated the [Creative Alchemy] skill.
I interfered with the smartphone and input the ‘Unlock Code’.
And then──
Pipho
Once again, a sound was heard.
Additionally, the text on the surface of the ‘smartphone’ changed.
“Function lock release code accepted.”
“You are now recognized as the administrator.”
“──What is your request?”
“…………It worked.”
When I tried using ‘Appraisal and Grasp’ again… yeah. All functions were unlocked.
It looks like this ‘smartphone’ is now completely under my control.
“Thank you for your cooperation. Thanks to you, I’ve gained control over the Hero World’s ‘smartphone’!”
I turned the ‘smartphone’ toward everyone.
While maintaining that state, I focused my thoughts on the phone. Like saying, ‘Hello.’
And in response, words came back.
“Hello.”
“Nice to meet you. I’m Thor Canaan.”
“Nice to meet you, Administrator.”
Alright, the ‘Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice’ is responding properly.
With this, everyone should understand that I’ve successfully taken control of this item.
I then explained how I managed to take control of the ‘smartphone.’
That I overloaded it by pouring in a large volume of thoughts.
That doing so made it easier to ‘appraise.’
As a result, I discovered the ‘function unlock code’ and unlocked all functions.
“““………………”””
Huh?
Everyone was staring at me blankly.
Mabel and Agnis were nodding in apparent understanding, but…
That’s strange. Maybe my explanation was just bad…?
“…Um, Thor-sama.”
“Yes, Chancellor.”
“The ‘smartphone’ is an important item even for the heroes, correct?”
“Yes. The heroes did say, ‘If only we had our smartphones, things would be easier.’”
“That’s why I also believed it to be an important item in the Hero World. That’s why we were on high alert regarding the ‘Pseudo-Smartphone.’”
“Yes, I believe that was the right move.”
“And you’ve completely taken control of that item?”
“I have. Though I won’t know everything until I try using it.”
I handed the ‘Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice’ to Kelve-san.
He flinched, as if I had handed him a burning lump of iron.
But, as expected of the Demon Realm’s Chancellor. His resolve is on another level.
Kelve-san quietly accepted the smartphone, cupping it gently with both hands.
“What… am I supposed to do with this?”
“It’s ‘psychic-responsive,’ so all you need to do is think about what you want it to do. Please try it.”
“Well then… ahem…”
Kelve-san cleared his throat and said:
“………………What should I do…?”
He muttered while staring at the ‘Smartphone of Justice.’
“Come to think of it, this did have ‘dragon bones’ used in it, didn’t it? When calling out to it, should I refer to it as ‘Ancient Dragon Vira’? Since the bones seem to carry residual thoughts of the dragon. But honestly, I’m not sure. This ‘smartphone’ from another world… what kind of abilities does it even have──”
“Chancellor! Chancellor, sir!”
“What is it, Thor-sama?”
“I think it’s better not to think about too many things all at once…”
“Ah. So, how is the smartphone responding?”
“Text has appeared. Um… it says,
‘What is your request? This device has been registered with the name “Vira.” The residual thoughts of “Vira” wish to serve the people of this land──’”
The text continued.
“Vira currently understands 80% of this item’s functions.
Voice output is not yet available.
It will become possible eventually.
Inquiry regarding abilities confirmed.
Internal data searched.
Not connected to network.
Currently, only photos can be displayed.
Would you like to display photos?”
──I read the text aloud so that everyone could understand.
Then Kelve-san said,
“By photos, do you mean what’s published in ‘mail order catalogs’?”
“Yes. It’s a technology from the Hero World to preserve items and scenery.”
“So this ‘Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice’ has that too… Understood. Then, let’s take a look.”
Pip.
In response to Kelve-san’s words, the text changed.
The next text to appear was:
“Displaying Hard Creature database.”
The ‘smartphone’ displayed a massive, spider-shaped magical beast.
“…Isn’t that the ‘Magic Beast Gargarossa’!?”
Kelve-san’s eyes widened.
Before anyone knew it, people had gathered around Kelve-san.
Everyone was peering into the ‘Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice.’
“It’s showing the ‘Magic Beast Gargarossa’ moving inside the smartphone! What is this!?”
“It’s likely something called a ‘video.’ A moving picture, essentially.”
“A moving picture. I’ve heard of those, but this is…”
On the surface of the smartphone, the ‘Magic Beast Gargarossa’ was moving.
It was accompanied by countless small spiders, spitting webs everywhere. The smartphone’s video appeared to be shot from a high angle, looking down at the beast. More text appeared.
“Hard Creature – Spider Type. Threat Level: D
Maximum size confirmed: 14 meters
Number of small spiders: Maximum──”
Then the display changed again.
Next appeared a giant centipede. Then a giant scorpion.
After that came a giant lizard. Up to the scorpion, the threat level was D. From the lizard onward, it was classified as threat level C.
Judging by appearance, C definitely seemed stronger than D.
The ‘Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice’ next displayed a creature with threat level B.
However, only one.
Moreover, it appeared blurry, as if shrouded in mist, making it hard to see clearly.
It looked humanoid, but the image only appeared for a moment. The smartphone’s screen then went completely black.
“──That concludes the information on Hard Creatures.”
“This… this is amazing, Thor-sama!”
Kelve-san’s eyes were wide.
“We’ve acquired information on new types of magical beasts. With this, we now know their traits and how to fight them. We can prepare before the ‘Hard Creatures’ appear again!”
“““Oooooooooh!!”””
The people in the grand hall raised a cheer.
“──We’ve obtained some amazing information.”
“──From now on, we’ll be able to fight the new types of magical beasts more efficiently!”
“──Let’s inform the town of Nosa as well. We need to work together on countermeasures!”
Everyone seems happy. That’s a relief.
The new species of magical beasts, starting with the Magical Beast Gargarossa, were truly formidable foes.
Up until now, we only managed to defeat them because we had things like Rukie’s dark magic, Princess Sophia’s light magic, Princess Liana’s holy sword, and Mabel’s Meteor Knockoff.
To defeat those creatures, special magic or magical items were absolutely necessary.
But the Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice gave us detailed information about the Hard Creatures.
And it even came with video.
Based on this information, we might be able to devise strategies to defeat Hard Creatures more easily.
“However, it seems we still don’t know the whereabouts or contents of the Cursed Smartphone.”
I received the smartphone from Kelve-san.
I tried asking it questions, but it didn’t provide any information about the Cursed Smartphone or the dangerous spell Art of the Army.
Well, I guess that can’t be helped.
Just getting information on the new species of magical beasts is a win on its own.
“I will report to Her Majesty the Demon Lord immediately.”
Kelve-san said.
“Controlling the Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice and obtaining information on the Hard Creatures—both are of great importance. First, let us inform Her Majesty, and after that… this item shall be treated as shared property of the Demon Lord’s territory.”
“I agree. It contains highly valuable information.”
“But… I’m worried it might get damaged. This item is meant to be carried around and used to retrieve information. If it’s dropped during movement, or held with too much force… that could be disastrous.”
Kelve-san is right.
The Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice is one of a kind in this world.
I plan to make copies eventually, but until then, we absolutely can’t afford to lose it.
It definitely requires careful handling.
Even Kelve-san is handling the smartphone with great caution.
“It’s okay, Chancellor-sama. I’ve already thought of a solution.”
Just in case something like this happened, I came prepared.
I had already made an item specifically to safely store and manage the Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice.
“The Mail-Order Catalog didn’t have the smartphone itself listed.”
I explained.
“However, there were many items called Smartphone Cases.”
“Smartphone cases?”
“Just as you said, Chancellor-sama, smartphones are precious items. The people of the Hero World also used magical items—smartphone cases—to protect them from shocks during battle so they wouldn’t break.”
“I see… and what exactly are those like?”
“Most of them are box-shaped. There are all kinds. Things like ‘Slim and Shock-Resistant!’, or ‘Won’t Break Even If Stepped on by a Giant Lizard!’, or ‘Proven Durable in 20-Meter Drop Tests!’ and even ‘Safe Even If Sunk into the Deep Sea!’”
However, with my current technology, I can’t make anything that advanced.
Shock resistance.
Won’t break even if stepped on by a giant lizard.
Can survive a fall—those I can manage somehow.
But combining all that with a “slim” design is impossible.
That comes down to a simple materials issue.
It inevitably ends up thick and bulky.
“However, I was able to copy one type of Smartphone Case. I’d like to offer it to you, Chancellor-sama.”
“I’ll gladly accept. What kind is it?”
“A Plush Toy Type Smartphone Case.”
I pulled out a black-and-white plush cat from my Ultra-Compact Portable Storage.
It was several dozen centimeters long.
It was modeled after Soleil and Lune when they transformed into cats.
They occasionally cling to my arm, so I used that pose as the reference.
The limbs are freely movable, so you can do this… and make it cling to Kelve-san’s arm.
Lastly, I insert the Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice into the cat’s back, and it’s complete.
“This is the Shock-Resistant Plush Toy Smartphone Case.”
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Shock-Resistant Plush Toy Smartphone Case
(Rarity: ★★★★★★★★★★☆)
(Attributes: Water Water Water / Wind Wind / Earth / Light Light)
A plush toy shaped like a cat that clings to your arm, designed to store a smartphone.
The inner material is made from slara bean husks, the same as those used in body pillows.
The magically imbued husks transform to absorb impact.
If dropped in water, the Wind Magic activates and creates a bubble of air around the plush, preventing the smartphone inside from getting wet.
The exterior uses Earth Magic Fabric, making it extremely durable.
It can deflect attacks from blades.
The part that touches the smartphone screen uses Light Magic Fabric.
When infused with magic, it becomes transparent, allowing the smartphone to be used while still inside the plush.
Because it has the same structure as a body pillow, the shape can be freely altered.
By infusing other magic, it can be turned into a dog or an owl as well.
Mabel and Agnis’s evaluations were “Cute” and “Agnis wants one too.”
Their request at the time was for a plush toy in the shape of Thor, so production is on hold.
- Physical Damage Resistance: ★★★★★ (Due to extremely high shock absorption, very hard to break)
- Durability Lifespan: 5 years
- Note: Machine washable (remove smartphone before washing)
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“How is it, Chancellor-sama?”
“…This is a fine item indeed.”
Kelve-san nodded while wearing the Plush Toy Smartphone Case on his arm.
“It’s securely fastened to the arm. There’s no worry about it falling off, and the plush toy softly wraps around the ‘Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice’, so it’s very reassuring. With all due respect, I think it’s a very sensible and excellent item.”
“I’m glad you’re pleased with it.”
“What does everyone else think?”
Kelve-san looked around at the people in the grand hall.
The reactions that came back were—
“””…So cute…”””
“Huh?”
“—I’m surprised that such a cute item exists in the Hero World.”
“—No, it’s precisely because the dignified Chancellor is hugging an adorable cat that it’s so charming! The contrast is irresistible!”
“—U-Uncle looks cute…”
“—This! It looks like the Chancellor is lovingly cradling a cat!”
“—I can’t take my eyes off the Chancellor cuddling a cat!”
“…T-Thor-sama!”
“What’s the matter, Chancellor?”
“Would it be possible to make it in a shape other than a cat…?”
“It’s possible… but it’ll take a bit of time.”
Because I need to change the internal magical power.
I think I can finish it today… but not immediately.
“Before that, shouldn’t you report to Her Majesty the Demon Lord?”
“…In this form…?”
“Carrying the ‘smartphone’ around exposed is dangerous.”
“You’re right…”
“I’ll make ‘Plush Smartphone Case No. 2’ later.”
“I-I understand.”
Kelve-san nodded.
It seemed he was convinced.
Anyway, this experiment was a huge success.
We managed to take control of the ‘Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice’, and we were able to extract the information inside.
All of this was thanks to everyone’s cooperation.
The people of the Demon Lord’s territory really are amazing.
They listened to my explanation and helped me out.
I need to properly thank them.
“Everyone, thank you very much. Thanks to your help, we’ve completely made the ‘Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice’ our own here in the Demon Lord’s domain.”
I bowed to everyone who had gathered.
“I’ll express my thanks more fully later. Well then, thank you for your hard work. You’re free to disband now… huh?”
“””…”””
…What’s this?
Everyone’s not looking at me. They’re focused on Kelve-san.
They nodded when I said “disband,” but still—
“…I’m glad it went well. The ‘Plush Smartphone Case’ is cute…”
“…The combination with the Chancellor is adorable…”
“…In fact, the Chancellor is starting to look cute…”
“…U-Uncle… Why does Uncle look so cute? This is strange…”
…Well, whatever.
Anyway, we were able to take control of the ‘Psychic-Responsive Smartphone of Justice’.
If we wait, I think it’ll present us with new information. That’s it for this issue. Next, we need to search for the ‘Cursed Smartphone’.
There’s a possibility that the ‘Cursed Smartphone’ fell into Imperial territory.
I’ll contact Princess Sophia later and think about how to search for it.
Thinking about such things, I returned to my room.
—Later, in Thor’s room—
“The ‘Plush Smartphone Case’ transformed into a dragon form.”
A few hours later.
Rukie came into my room and told me that.
“While I was talking to Kelve-san, it changed form, and before I knew it, it had become a dragon. I was so surprised…”
“That’s probably… due to the magical power housed in the ‘Dragon Bones’.”
The ‘Plush Smartphone Case’ uses the same material as a body pillow.
It’s for shock absorption, but just in case, I also gave it the ability to transform.
So it can react to the magical power of the object inside and change its form.
As a result, it probably reacted to the ‘Ancient Dragon Vira’s magic’ contained in the smartphone and turned into a dragon.
“But for the Chancellor, that might actually be better.”
I said.
“A dragon seems stronger. Wouldn’t that help show your dignity to everyone?”
“No, it turned into an incredibly adorable dragon.”
“Got it. I’ll go take a look.”
“Wait, wait, wait! Don’t just dash off without warning. Wait until Kelve calms down!”
“Huh? Did something happen to the Chancellor?”
“He seems pretty shaken up. Ever since he put on the ‘Plush Smartphone Case’, he’s been the center of attention.”
“The Chancellor’s been carrying it around?”
“He probably can’t put it down, not knowing when new information might appear.”
“Shall I make ‘Plush Smartphone Case No. 2’ without the transformation ability?”
“What kind of shape are you thinking?”
“How about a ‘General Reisenga type’? It could symbolize the cooperative relationship between the two pillars supporting Her Majesty.”
“If Reisenga was clinging to Kelve’s arm, that would stand out too much, wouldn’t it?”
“…That’s true.”
“Then why not make it a small Kelve-type instead?”
“A tiny Chancellor on the Chancellor’s arm… That’s a great idea.”
“If not a cat, there’s also the option of an owl.”
“…Rukie-sama, please keep coming up with ideas. We’ll make every single one and have the Chancellor try them.”
“Indeed! For Kelve’s sake. Let’s give it some thought.”
“Yes, Rukie-sama!”
And so—
For a while, we put our heads together to come up with designs for ‘Plush Smartphone Cases’ that could be attached to Chancellor Kelve’s arm.