Chapter 94

According to Muto-chan, due to the [Magic Surge], there is not only a fear that I might disappear along with the [Jewel (God)], but it seems that some unforeseen situation is occurring.

First, I must learn [Magic Control] to prevent a [Magic Surge]. Additionally, while waiting for my body to grow, I will be supported by Muto-chan's three treasures.

Furthermore, Muto-chan will enter a sleep to store power so that she can act if an unforeseen situation arises.

If nothing happens, I might have to part ways with Muto-chan.

Muto-chan is the [Black Dragon of the World's Foundation]. The fact that we met, talked, and traveled together is a miracle in itself.

Karin-chan, who raised her hand to be the guide in place of Muto-chan, said:

"The [Shifting Desert] is right next to the village where Karin lived! I know the chickens very well!"

"Chickens?"

"I mean the [Poison Chickens]! They are huge, poisonous, and surrounded by miasma, but they are still chickens!"

"To call my servant a chicken... They might be stronger than a [Water Snake]!"

"Faahh!"

Listening to Karin-chan and Muto-chan's conversation, I feel excited.

A Cockatrice is a creature that combines a chicken and a lizard. Most of them are poisonous.

In the game, the [Shifting Desert] had lizard monsters, but no [Poison Chickens]. The desert's terrain changes every time you enter, but it was more of a transit point between villages rather than a dungeon with a boss.

Once we could teleport between cities, we wouldn't go through the desert map unless we needed materials from the desert monsters.

I never expected there to be a boss-level monster there!

"Karin can be useful! Karin has very good hearing and a keen sense of smell! Reni-chan is part of the Beastman Image Improvement Project! So Karin will help!"

With that, Karin-chan quickly stood up from her prostration and hugged me tightly.

Samyuu-chan seemed to reach out, but Karin-chan was faster.

Karin-chan's fluffy cheeks rubbed against mine, and I couldn't help but laugh because it tickled.

"Ugh, let go... let go... You're too strong!"

"An Elf can't match a Beastman's strength~♪"

"Ugh, kuh!!"

"Reni-chan, I want you to touch Karin's ears. They are fluffy!"

Samyuu-chan seemed to be putting all her strength into it, but Karin-chan didn't budge. Impressive. This is the power of a Beastman...

With her fluffy ears swaying, I tilted my head.

"Reni, can I touch them?"

"Of course!"

"Samyuu-chan, it's okay."

"Ugh... Alright, I understand."

Hearing my words, Samyuu-chan let go of Karin-chan. Then, I gently reached out to touch Karin-chan's ears. The soft fur felt fluffy against my palm. When I moved my fingertips, the tips of the fur brushed against my fingertips. Amazing. It feels so good...

"Fluff..."

Karin-chan's ears felt very good to touch. I was careful not to hurt her, but it was a good experience.

When I let go, Karin-chan's cheeks were red, but she was smiling.

"Karin doesn't understand Reni-chan's situation yet, but just explain what you can. Karin will be useful! Chickens are very smelly, so Karin can always tell where they are. Karin will guide Reni-chan properly, so you can trust me!"

"I can't trust her at all."

Samyuu-chan said this while rubbing her forehead. Deep wrinkles were etched there.

However, the fact that we had this conversation in front of Karin-chan might mean that Samyuu-chan and Muto-chan trust her to some extent.

...Maybe they thought I wouldn't understand just by listening to the conversation.

I stared at Karin-chan in front of me.

Her pink hair and eyes. Her cheeks are pink now. There is no malice... I think. But...

"Karin-chan, is it okay to be with Reni?"

That's the issue.

So far, I've traveled with Samyuu-chan, Carries-chan, Pio-chan, and Muto-chan. Samyuu-chan is my guardian, entrusted to me by my parents to protect me.

Carries-chan and I started traveling together after I saved her from a dragon attack, and there was a necessity to solve the incident.

Muto-chan, as the [Black Dragon of the World's Foundation], was watching over me to prevent the world's destruction.

But Karin-chan has no reason to be with me.

"Is it okay to go somewhere else?"

"Karin won't be useful?"

"No, that's not it..."

Karin-chan's pink eyes glistened with tears.

Seeing this, I looked away.

"Karin-chan won't benefit from this."

"Huh?"

"...Reni will fail."

No one wants to fail, but it happens. And I often fail.

Samyuu-chan always smiled at me, knowing this. That's why I feel safe with her.

But I don't have that sense of security with Karin-chan yet.

"Don't cause trouble."

A phrase my mother used to say before I was reincarnated.

My classmates also looked annoyed when they saw me struggling.

I'm afraid Karin-chan's cute, round, pink eyes will look the same. Because there's no benefit for Karin-chan to be with me. So...

"If that's the case, there's no problem at all!"

Karin-chan said this brightly to draw my attention back.

"Karin said she wants to be useful to Reni-chan. That's Karin's own decision! Being with you is a good thing!"

"...Is it?"

"It is! Besides, what Karin just said is Reni-chan's words."

"Mine?"

Karin-chan blinked her eyes.

Reni-chan, Karin said it's okay even if she makes a big mistake. Karin felt very, very reassured by that."

Karin-chan smiled brightly.

"Karin, it's okay if Reni-chan fails too. Because Karin also fails!"

"...Is that so?"

"It is!"

Karin-chan said this enthusiastically, and I started to feel the same way.

I couldn't help but smile, and Karin-chan hugged me tightly, pressing her cheek against mine.

"Karin will be useful to Reni-chan! Trust me!"

"Okay."

Karin-chan's fluffy ears wiggled. Feeling the warmth and softness, I nodded, and a groan came from behind.

"Ugh, so manipulative... Healing Reni-sama's anxiety with fur... The color of the fur is also manipulative... Get away... Get away!"

Samyuu-chan tried to pull us apart. Karin-chan easily let go of me this time and smiled.

"Reni-chan entrusted the guide role to Karin! Karin will do her best!"

"Ugh... Reni-sama, are you okay? You seemed anxious just now..."

Samyuu-chan took my hand and softened her gaze.

"There's nothing for Reni-sama to worry about. The rabbit beastman apologized for attacking Reni-sama and admitted it was a misunderstanding. Reni-sama saved the village when it was in trouble due to greedy people. Whether the rabbit beastman is useful or not is uncertain, but Reni-sama can just use her as a servant."

After snorting, she continued.

"Reni-sama and I can reach the [Shifting Desert] without any problems. However, finding the [Poison Chickens] in the vast, ever-changing desert might take time. ...In that case, it might be better to have her than not."

"Okay."

"As Reni-sama wishes."

"Reni... Okay. ...I'll ask Karin-chan."

Looking up at Karin-chan, she beamed.

"Trust me! Karin will show how useful she can be!"

Samyuu-chan made a very displeased face and pointed at her.

"Physical contact with Reni-sama should be minimized. No getting close, no touching, no tempting with fur. Work hard for Reni-sama."

"Reni-chan, Karin will do her best!"

Karin-chan said this and squeezed past Samyuu-chan to hug me tightly.

Samyuu-chan tried to stop her.

"You're not listening at all! I'm warning you right now!"

"Reni-chan~♪"

"Ah, again, this... Ugh..."

Samyuu-chan struggled to pull Karin-chan away.

Muto-chan watched and nodded.

"Beastmen are capable. I am reassured."

"Muto-chan, thank you."

"Hmm? It's too early to thank me! When nothing happens and the young Elf's body stabilizes, we'll meet again. Then."

"Okay."

Thus, we parted ways with Muto-chan and started traveling with Karin-chan.

So...

"Let's go!"

Onward to the [Shifting Desert]!

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