Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure Chapter 2084: It’s getting hotter

The flame elementals swiftly cleared every drop of magma from within the crystal chamber.

Their smooth motions made it evident that they knew this routine inside out, something they had performed many times before.

Of course, that made perfect sense because this method was vital for keeping the area thriving.

It stood to reason that they would have carried it out previously.

This was precisely why the red gem had shrunk to its current size initially.

Them having drawn on its strength earlier to sustain the location explained how they could dwell here for such an extended period.

Therefore, their comfort with the procedure was completely understandable.

Given the speedy efforts of the flame elementals, it wasn't long before they removed all the accumulated magma.

With the magma fully expelled, I knocked on the crystal barrier ahead, prompting the elder to slide it aside for me.

However, as soon as the wall parted, a wave of intense heat rushed toward me from the outside. The magma's residue had turned the crystal chamber into a sweltering space.

Though it surprised me, resisting the blaze posed no real challenge.

A swift adjustment was all it took to shield myself from the burn right as I stepped out.

Glancing around briefly, I noticed no other alterations in the surroundings. The only shift was the increased temperature from the lingering magma heat.

"Was that truly the entire purpose of the ritual?" I found myself questioning the flame elemental elder.

The elder responded with a straightforward, pleased nod.

Lacking any further words from it, I decided there was little reason to linger.

After all, the true transformation wouldn't occur within this artificial volcano. The significant changes lay beyond, where the ejected magma had been released.

Navigating the passages, I sensed the residual warmth left by the flowing magma.

Or so I initially believed.

"Is the temperature rising?" I asked involuntarily as we ventured deeper from the volcano's core.

Upon hearing my words, broad grins spread across the flame elementals' faces, puzzling me.

Only upon emerging from the passage did the truth dawn, staggering me with its intensity. As the scorching air hit, I hastily summoned more of Ifrit’s power with an outstretched hand.

Had I hesitated even slightly, the heat would have scorched me.

Yet, witnessing the dramatic shift this generated magma had wrought on the landscape was fascinating.

The area brimmed with renewed vitality... or at least an abundance of warmth.

The most thrilled were the flame elementals, particularly those accompanying me.

Those who had exited ahead were already darting about as if discovering the spot anew, their joy utterly unrestrained.

Their playful scampering resembled children reveling in existence for the very first time.

Observing these flame elementals frolic so freely was an odd spectacle, yet I could grasp their exuberance.

For beings who had fretted over their habitat constantly, such a promising sight naturally sparked their elation.

I remained silent, allowing them to indulge freely.

Meanwhile, I began surveying the surroundings myself.

The differences from before were blatantly apparent.

For instance, plant-like growths now sprouted everywhere.

Despite the extreme heat unsuitable for flora and the pervasive lava flows, these specimens thrived undaunted.

Their ability to flourish here alone proved their remarkable adaptation to the harsh conditions.

It highlighted just how resilient these plants truly were.

I couldn't help pondering the unique properties these plants might possess.

After all, this was an unfamiliar species to me.

Surely, with sufficient study, we could uncover valuable uses for it.

That said, a nagging doubt suggested this wouldn't impact the forces of Destruction much. Only one specific countermeasure worked against them, and this obviously wasn't it.

Nevertheless, this wasn't the sole variety of growth present.

Numerous other forms appeared to be emerging across the terrain.

Evidently, the magma dispersal had revitalized the area's life force.

With so much novel to observe, it became an ideal spot for exploration.

However, the oppressive heat made thorough investigation quite difficult.

"Well, I have time since I won’t be able to stay that long with this heat."