55 – Suspicious
[What does that mean? You quit being human!?]
After hearing Mahesar’s words, Piyi, who was sitting on his shoulder, raised his voice.
He seemed quite rude for dealing with a god, but fortunately, Mahesar didn’t seem to mind Piy’s attitude.
Thanks to Piyi yelling at me, I feel like my embarrassment is fading away.
When I lowered Piyi onto my lap and expressed the same question, Mahesar, who had been quietly watching us, quietly opened his mouth.
“The blessing of wildness refers to accepting the soul of an animal into the body. There’s no way any race other than beastmen could handle that.”
Only beastmen can accept the blessing of the wild.
Pui jumped up and shouted at Mahesar’s words.
[Gaul is a druid! Even if you’re a druid, you can’t handle it? You really don’t recognize this guy as a druid?!]
The legendary Druid that Gahso told us about possessed all the wild nature in one person.
Could it be that the legend was exaggerated and passed down? Or is it because I’m half a druid?
As I narrowed my eyes with that thought, Mahesar smiled and answered.
“Of course, I also recognize Ghaul as a druid. “Where else can you find such a kind and enthusiastic child?”
[Then why do you say you can’t do it?]
“That’s because that child is not the transferor I brought in. “Because the body was created solely with the power of Trius, that child now does not have any of the characteristics of the beastman race.”
[Ah.]
“It looks like an ordinary human on the outside, but upon closer inspection, it seems to be closer to a half-elf. “Even if he gave me the blessing of wildness, my body wouldn’t be able to withstand it.”
They say my identity is a half-elf disguised as a human.
It was a ridiculous remark that was difficult to ignore, but as someone who had been treated like a goblin, it wasn’t too shocking.
They say it was contaminated, but the reason it was able to have natural mana was because it was a half-elf.
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As I finished my explanation and nodded to him, Mahesar smiled happily and continued his speech.
“That’s why I brought up the idea of having to stop being human. In order to fill your body with wild nature, you have to make room for it, but that doesn’t mean you can erase your elf characteristics, right? “It’s obvious that Trius will be angry.”
“So you’re saying we’re erasing humanity?”
“It sounds strange when you talk about humanity. In reality, all it does is erase the mana that is unique to the human race.”
“What happens if I delete it?”
“No matter how hard you try, you won’t be able to use human magic. Destruction magic, healing magic, illusion magic, and summoning magic. “It would seem that one’s possibilities are limited only to nature and wildness.”
In return for obtaining the blessing of wildness, you will not be able to enjoy any magic other than nature and wildness.
At first glance, it sounded like there was a significant disadvantage, but it didn’t make much sense to me, who didn’t even know such a thing existed.
Above all, a druid was a being that represented nature and wildness, so he would not necessarily need to use human magic.
I nodded willingly and decided to give up human mana.
“It doesn’t matter if you can’t use human magic. “I’m a druid anyway, so it wouldn’t suit me.”
There was something else I was worried about right now.
I asked Mahesar with a somewhat serious expression.
“But erasing human mana won’t change the species, right? “I think it would be very scary if I suddenly had animal ears and a tail.”
No matter how much it was to receive the blessing of wildness, it would be a bit difficult to have to become a beastman.
I don’t particularly have racially discriminatory thoughts, but the thought of animal ears growing on my head was so terrifying.
At my question, a deep regret appeared on Mahesar’s face.
He looked around my body and answered with a deep sigh.
“The constitution will change like a cross between an elf and a beastman, but unfortunately there will be no change in appearance.”
“Phew. Thank god.”
I sighed in relief, sweeping my heart.
Pii on my lap also sat down as if he had been idle for a while. It seems like this guy was also worried that my species might change.
At that time, Mahesar, who had been watching us, pushed his face and spoke.
“It’s not impossible to change your appearance. However, since you are Trius’ transference, it is difficult for me to mess with you. “I reluctantly got involved because Trius was so picky, but as things stand, I’m in a position where I can’t influence this transferee.”
“Ah. There was such a situation. Thanks to you, my life has been saved many times. Thank you very much.”
When I saw the blue eyes suddenly getting closer, I got scared and took a step back.
But every time I retreated, Mahesar narrowed the distance and said something scary.
“But! But what? “If you tell me that you want to become a beast, there’s nothing I can’t do with my strength!”
“Huh? Yes?”
“I’m sure even Trius would turn a blind eye to that! “The person in question wants to become a prisoner. What can I do?”
“… ….”
Red cheeks and rough breathing.
The atmosphere became very uncomfortable due to Mahesar suddenly becoming excited.
I waved my hand in gentle rejection and turned my head.
But Mahesar held my shoulder tightly and raised his voice even more.
“Do you have any intention of becoming a beast, not only in terms of body but also in appearance? Soft ears and a fluffy tail! Addictive body odor that embraces the sunlight! “You can enjoy all of those things to your heart’s content!”
“No. It’s okay.”
“I think you would be a good fit for the Bear race that embraces the wild nature of bears! No, no. That might cause unnecessary trauma. So what about the Uin people with their attractive horns? “I think it will suit you really well!”
“No! “I respectfully decline!”
“Don’t do that, think again! “Opportunities like this are truly rare!”
“Ahh! I don’t like it! Why are you really like this?!”
I shook off Mahesar’s arm and hurriedly widened the distance.
Then, Mahesar seemed to realize his mistake and straightened his tail.
After a while, he regained his senses and cleared his throat as if the current situation was awkward.
“Oh, I’m sorry. I got so excited at the thought of seeing a special beast. “I decided to control myself, but it’s not easy.”
“… ….”
“That… This is a bit of a difficult question… “It’s not like you hate beastmen or anything like that, right?”
Mahesar sat down and looked at me like a puppy caught in the rain.
I shook my head and indicated that it was absolutely not the case.
What I was reluctant about was not being a prisoner, but because it was a situation where I would become a prisoner.
“I don’t dislike being a prisoner or find it difficult. However, isn’t it a completely different problem for me to become a prisoner? “I don’t know what will happen in the future, but for now, I have no desire to become a prisoner.”
“Ah. That’s right. There’s no way a druid would hate a beastman. I’m sorry if I asked an unnecessary question.”
“No… “There is no need to apologize.”
“Then, if you change your mind later, please let me know. “I’m thinking of something nice and cute just for you.”
“…… Yes? Ah, yes. “If I think so, I’ll tell you.”
Mahesar showed genuine regret at my rejection.
I can’t believe a transcendent being shows such a disheveled appearance.
It was a passage that showed how much he cared and loved prisoners.
However, it seemed like it was a bit excessive.
As I was thinking about that and letting out an awkward laugh, Piyi, who was in my arms, trembled slightly and muttered.
[A male god who is suspiciously affectionate… That’s so furry─]
“─Beep, stop. It’s not that.”
Pui hurriedly covered his mouth at the shocking remark, but his image as a wild male god had already fallen.
I wanted to refute Mahesar as much as I could for his authority, but I couldn’t speak because I felt like I would sympathize with him without realizing it.
In times like this, it would be better to change the story rather than digging into it for no reason.
I cleared my throat, cleared the air, and spoke.
“Hmm! Then, if it is okay with you, Mahesar, I would like to receive the blessing of wildness. “There’s still a lot I want to tell you, but the night is shorter than I thought.”
“Ah! Yes, I guess so. “Come here and sit comfortably.”
Fortunately, Mahesar did not seem to notice Piyi’s rudeness.
I moved my seat as he told me and sat down comfortably on the cushion.
Mahesar, who is sitting facing me, lightly extends his hand.
The blue mana wavering hands were as wild as those of an animal.
“From now on, I will burn all the human mana mixed in your body. The outside will remain human, but the inside will be transformed into a completely different species. Are you ready to quit being human?”
When I realized I had made up my mind, I looked at Mahesar.
His blue eyes showed concern for me.
Now that I think about it, I think I failed to ask the most important question because I was so concerned about changes in appearance.
I quietly asked a question as I watched Mahesar’s hand rest on his forehead.
“But, this doesn’t hurt, right?”
I think it would be incredibly painful if I burned the mana in my body.
Mahesar answered my question with a sad smile.
“I won’t die.”
No, what does that mean?
That’s not the answer I wanted.
“Bite your teeth tightly and hold on.”
Miss! Am I the only one suffering this time?