Chapter 97

The world sparkled brilliantly.

The miasma transformed into particles of light.

Then, the [Poison Chicken] itself began to shine. Its purple feathers changed—

"Wow! The miasma is gone...! And the chicken is sparkling so much...!"

"Truly remarkable, Lady Reni. I knew you had a powerful healing potion, but to use it in this way... Your quick thinking and the ability to execute it are truly impressive."

"Having such a healing potion is amazing! And to have enough to sprinkle on a chicken... Lady Reni is too amazing...!"

—Pure white feathers. A rosy comb. Round, cute eyes.

The [Poison Chicken], which had its [Miasma] status removed by the [Healing Potion (God)], tilted its head and said, "Koke?" while still buried in the sand.

Yeah. Now, it just looks like a big chicken.

The moment the miasma disappeared, Samyu and Karigano, who came immediately, opened their eyes wide in surprise at the sight.

I chuckled.

"Next, we need to get the treasure."

We caught it, and the miasma is gone.

I don't know how long the [Healing Potion (God)] will last, and the [Poison Chicken] might produce miasma again, but for now, this should allow us to obtain the treasure.

"The [Water Snake] had the treasure inside its body. If we consider the [Poison Chicken] the same, the treasure should be inside its body."

"Will it give it to us if we ask?"

The [Water Snake] spat out the treasure when Muto gave the command. So, I tried talking to it, hoping for the same result.

"Poison chicken, can you give us the treasure?"

"Koke!"

In response to my words, the [Poison Chicken] turned its head away with a huff, still defiant despite being buried in the sand.

Suddenly, a killing intent emanated from beside me...

"Let's shoot it."

Samyu said this bluntly, drew her bow, and nocked an arrow. Her emerald eyes sparkled with magic. It was a magic-infused arrow.

"Refusing Lady Reni's request is worthy of death. I will shoot the arrow of the world."

"Samyu, wait."

No good. The [Poison Chicken] will turn into a pufferfish.

I quickly hugged her legs, and Samyu rolled her eyes and lost her strength. Good.

"Reni, do you want something from the chicken?"

"Reni wants the item. I think it's inside the [Poison Chicken]."

"Is there an item hidden inside the chicken that you want to get without killing it? Reni, do you want to keep the chicken alive?"

"Yep."

"Then leave it to Karigano! In the village, I often dissect chickens! Even though it's big, the structure should be the same. Chickens have a place in their stomach where they store rocks to aid digestion. I think the item is there!"

I nodded in agreement with Karigano's words.

It's probably the gizzard or the crop. It makes sense that it would be there.

"Reni, can you remove the sand in that area...?"

"Sure."

Karigano nodded confidently. Then, she exclaimed, "Feee!"

"Wow... I just suggested it, but you can really do it! Okay, remove the sand around the neck and chest!"

"Got it."

Following Karigano's instructions, I dug with the [Pickaxe (Special)]. I was careful not to dig too large a hole, as the [Poison Chicken] might escape.

Once I created enough space, Karigano descended into it. Then—

"The gizzard is here!"

—Rolling Sobat...!

She spun sideways and kicked the [Poison Chicken] at the junction of its neck and chest with the sole of her foot.

A loud "Bakoo!" The impact was strong, and the area where she kicked was deeply indented.

...Wow. She's strong. Her physical abilities are high...

With her pink hair and round, same-colored eyes, and fluffy long ears, I never expected such a powerful move from Karigano.

The [Poison Chicken] gasped for breath. But it couldn't hold it any longer...

"Oeeeeee!"

It vomited spectacularly into the air.

...Yeah. This part needs a mosaic.

"Reni-sama!"

Sensing something, Samyu, who had rolled her eyes, picked me up and flew away from the spot.

Just then, the [Poison Chicken]'s vomit fell with a "plop plop plop."

"Rabbit beastman! What are you doing!? Reni-sama was in great danger just now!?"

"Sorry, sorry! I didn't think it would vomit in that direction! Is Reni okay!?"

"I'm fine."

I nodded in response to Karigano's worried face as she emerged from the hole.

Samyu set me down on the ground and approached the [Poison Chicken]'s vomit. She skillfully used two arrows to pick something up.

"Reni-sama, I found it! This must be the treasure! There's no miasma, probably due to the effect of Reni-sama's healing potion..."

Samyu's words trailed off. Then, Karigano raised her hand and said, "Okay, okay!"

"If that's the case, Karigano can help! I smell water over there. There must be an oasis."

"Then let's wash it there."

"Sure. The [Poison Chicken] is gone."

I looked at the [Poison Chicken], which was still buried in the sand.

Its eyes were already dull, and it had lost its fighting spirit. It should be fine to remove the sand.

I dug away the sand with the [Pickaxe (Special)]. Once I reached a certain point, the [Poison Chicken] flapped its wings and jumped out of the sand. Then, it ran away, kicking up a cloud of sand.

"Bye-bye."

The [Poison Chicken] seemed eager to get away and didn't look back once.

After watching it go, we headed to the oasis as Karigano led the way. Samyu washed the treasure in the spring that had emerged.

And then...

"Reni-sama, here it is."

"Beautiful..."

Samyu handed me a jewel that glowed with a rainbow hue.

It was about the size of an orange and made of a mysterious material that changed color depending on the angle of the light.

Checking my item box, it displayed the following:

- [Poison Chicken's Jewel]

- One of the treasures of the [Black Dragon of the World's Foundation]. Created to save the world when the [Black Dragon of the World's Foundation] fell into slumber.

- Constant effect: +200% to all attribute attacks, +200% resistance to environmental changes

- Usage effect: Grants a chosen target a weakness to a specific attribute through a spell

"Wow...!"

This is an attribute cheat accessory...! It significantly boosts attribute attacks, making it very useful in boss battles.

However, the stronger a boss becomes, the less effective attribute attacks are. Often, they lose their attribute weaknesses, and non-attribute weapons become more practical.

But this accessory can grant a target an attribute weakness... Attacking with +200% attribute attacks after granting a weakness is truly a cheat!

"Reni-sama, how do you feel? Is your body...?"

While I was excited about the item's effects, Samyu looked at me with concern.

Yes, I was looking for the treasure to make it less likely for me to have a [Magic Power Rampage].

If Muto is right, equipping this should help me until I grow stronger.

"My body feels light!"

Just like when I equipped the [Water Snake]'s dagger, I felt my body become lighter.

I took off the [Cat Ear Gloves] and [Feather Rabbit Boots] and jumped on the spot.

Yeah! My body really feels light!

I think the increased "resistance to environmental changes" helped.

"Samyu, look! I can jump higher than before!"

"Yes! You're already soaring through the air!"

"Karigano will jump too!"

As I jumped, Karigano also jumped beside me.

Karigano could jump much higher, but Samyu was very happy to see me.

"Then, let's get the last one!"

—We will obtain the third treasure!