Chapter 20

### Crunch, munch.

In my hideout in the middle of the forest, such sounds were being made.

The source of the sound was the servant beast that had been sleeping on my crossed legs until just a moment ago.

It had been sleeping for quite a while, and upon waking, it stretched its back and then got down from the bed.

After looking around, it moved to the corner of the room.

It seems that the awakened servant beast had discovered the Hatsuca and approached it.

"You like that? There's plenty, so feel free to eat as much as you want."

When I said that, the servant beast made a "kyuu" sound and started eating the Hatsuca again.

It seems this one is herbivorous and is enjoying the Hatsuca.

Good.

I was worried about what to do if it only ate meat.

Compared to that, I can prepare as much Hatsuca as I want.

While I would grimace at the bitter taste if I ate Hatsuca raw, the servant beast shows no such signs.

It might even be good as a main food source.

I was relieved that raising the servant beast wouldn't lead to economic ruin due to the cost of feed.

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"Hmm, you've grown so much. How did you grow so quickly?"

It had been about 10 days since the servant beast was born.

What a surprise.

The servant beast, which was only the size of a palm when it was born, has grown so much.

The servant beast, with its impressive horns, has grown to a size where even a full-grown adult could ride it without any problem.

Its magnificent physique.

A horse-like white-furred beast with sturdy muscles and antler-like horns.

Its fur is as smooth as silk, and when the sunlight hits it, it sparkles.

Even from a distance, its presence is undeniable.

This is definitely going to sell.

Anyone would think so.

However, there was something I wanted to do before selling it.

"Alright, I'm going to give you a name now."

Actually, I hadn't given the servant beast a name since it was born.

To be honest, I was worried that if I gave it a name, I might get too emotionally attached.

I thought it would be quite a blow if it died or if I had to sell it.

But now that it has grown this much, it's unlikely to die from illness or starvation anytime soon.

I might cry when I sell it, but I won't be slaughtering it like a livestock animal.

Giving it a name shouldn't bring any bad luck.

There's another reason I want to give it a name.

It's because of the magic circle I saw during the naming ceremony.

Father Paulo used a magic circle woven from magic power from his outstretched palm to name me.

After that, I received a life magic along with my name.

However, that life magic has been on my mind.

Father Paulo said it was something obtained by the grace of the Lord, but it felt different.

At the moment the naming was completed, I understood the incantation and effects of the life magic without any explanation.

It felt as if a manual or program had been directly written into my head.

If that's the case, what would happen if I used a magic circle to name the servant beast?

That was my interest.

Among the life magics, I think "Drinking Water" is a subtle but powerful one.

In my previous life, I didn't think much of being able to drink water anytime and anywhere, but in this world, I realized how amazing it is.

Drinking untreated water from around here can easily cause diarrhea.

Diarrhea is dangerous.

In a situation where there are no proper medical facilities, it could lead to death.

Normally, you would need to remove the dirt and boil the water before drinking it.

But with the life magic "Drinking Water," that hassle can be avoided.

I focused my magic power in my eyes and saw that the servant beast also has magic power.

If it succeeds, it might be able to prepare its own drinking water.

The existence of "Ignition" is scary, but I really wanted to try it.

After all, I can't just go around naming villagers with this magic circle.

It's okay.

If any problems arise, I'll deal with them then.

There's a possibility of failure...

Thus, I decided to give a name to the servant beast that had grown so much.

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