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

The flame elementals swiftly cleared every bit of magma from the crystal chamber without delay.

Their fluid movements revealed a deep familiarity with the task at hand, something they had undoubtedly performed before.

This routine was essential for preserving the vitality of their habitat.

Naturally, they would have repeated this procedure numerous times in the past.

That explained why the red gem had shrunk to such a modest size.

They had previously tapped into its energy to sustain this realm, allowing them to thrive here over countless years.

Thus, their expertise in this ritual came as no surprise.

Moving with remarkable speed, the flame elementals efficiently expelled all the newly formed magma.

As soon as the magma was fully removed, I struck the crystal wall ahead, prompting the elder to swing it open for me.

Yet the instant the barrier parted, an intense wave of heat rushed toward me from beyond. The magma's departure hadn't erased the scorching residue it left within the chamber.

Though it startled me briefly, resisting this warmth posed no real challenge.

A swift adjustment was all it took to shield myself from the burn as I emerged from the enclosure.

Glancing around after stepping out, I noticed no other alterations in the surroundings. The only difference was the elevated temperature caused by the lingering magma heat.

"Is that truly everything the ceremony achieved?" I found myself inquiring of the flame elemental elder.

In reply, the elder offered a straightforward, contented nod.

With no further words forthcoming, I decided there was little reason to linger.

Deep down, I realized the genuine transformation wouldn't occur inside this artificial volcano. The true shifts would manifest outside, where the expelled magma had been released.

Navigating the tunnels, I sensed the residual warmth trailing the magma's path.

Or so I initially believed.

"Is the heat intensifying?" I asked as we ventured farther from the volcano's core.

Upon hearing my question, broad grins spread across the faces of the accompanying flame elementals, smiles I couldn't quite decipher.

Only upon exiting the tunnel did the truth dawn on me, and the sensation hit like a forceful gust, nearly knocking me off balance. As the blazing heat surged from ahead, I instinctively summoned more of Ifrit’s power with an outstretched hand.

Had I hesitated even a second longer, that fierce warmth would have scorched me.

Nevertheless, witnessing the profound impact of the generated magma on this environment proved fascinating.

It felt as though the area brimmed with renewed vigor... or simply amplified heat.

The flame elementals who emerged with me displayed the greatest thrill, at least among our group.

Those who had exited ahead dashed about wildly, as if discovering the landscape anew. Their joy appeared boundless and uncontainable.

In their playful scampering, they resembled eager children savoring freedom for the very first time.

Observing these fiery beings frolic so freely created an odd yet captivating scene, though I could certainly grasp the source of their elation.

For elementals who had fretted over their homeland constantly, such a promising revival naturally sparked overwhelming excitement.

I remained silent, allowing them to revel in their delight unchecked.

Turning my attention outward, I began surveying the transformed surroundings myself.

The changes were stark and evident when compared to the previous state.

Vegetation-like growths now sprouted abundantly across the terrain.

Despite the extreme temperatures unsuitable for flora and the pervasive lava flows, these hardy growths flourished undaunted.

Their very existence in such harsh conditions demonstrated a remarkable adaptation to the fiery domain.

This alone highlighted the resilience of these peculiar plants.

Curiosity piqued, I pondered the unique properties these specimens might possess.

After all, they were entirely unfamiliar to me.

I was confident that with sufficient study, we could uncover valuable uses for them.

Yet a nagging doubt lingered that these wouldn't significantly impact the forces of Destruction. Only one specific element proved effective against them, and this clearly wasn't it.

Regardless, the area wasn't limited to a solitary type of growth.

A variety of novel flora and features now proliferated throughout the space.

Evidently, the magma's dispersal had reignited the life's essence in this once-dormant land.

With so many intriguing sights to behold, this became an ideal spot for discovery.

However, the oppressive heat made thorough exploration a daunting endeavor.

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