57 – Her Weakness
The cry of a frail predator passed my ears, and the wild nature of the fox that had been sleeping inside me opened its eyes.
Wildness immediately melted into my mana and began to exert her effect.
An expanded world that only beastmen could see unfolded before their eyes, something that ordinary humans would not be able to feel even if they tried their whole lives.
“Wow….”
The result of this blessing was truly surprising.
A brighter and clearer view under moonlight. Hearing that detects small sounds that you may not have noticed. A sense of smell that doesn’t miss even the faintest smell.
All of my other senses were awakening simultaneously, and an enormous amount of information was pouring into my head.
I feel like my thinking can’t keep up with the sudden expansion of my senses.
As I sat there blankly suppressing my confusion, the children in my arms started screaming and screaming.
“You suddenly stroked his chin! “What are you doing?”
“It’s very humiliating. But it’s not bad.”
“Che, Cheong-a! What are you talking about?!”
“Oops. Stop without even realizing it. Let go of this. “I’m going to bite you.”
The little priest named Cheong grabbed my hand and bit it.
Because she had taken off her gloves, her little fangs easily dug into the back of my hand.
Thanks to the tingling pain, I feel like I’m coming to my senses, albeit slightly.
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I let go of the kids and asked Mahesar.
“I guess you said I have dozens of blessings like this piled up inside me.”
I was able to understand at once why I did not wake up all the blessings at once.
Even if only one wild beast is awakened, the mental drain is considerable, so what happens if dozens of wild beasts are awakened at the same time?
I am confident that one of the two outcomes would be either going crazy or going into a vegetative state.
“Thank you. “I survived thanks to your consideration.”
This situation made my respect for Mahesar bloom.
If the wild male god in front of me had a personality like Trius, I would have been drooling and wandering around the edge of death by now.
As I bowed my head and expressed my sincere gratitude, Mahesar, who had been handed refreshments by the children, smiled softly.
“Why are you talking about something like this? My family is still expanding its species, so new wild species will continue to be added in the future. “The blessings given to you will not end in dozens.”
“It’s good, but it’s also burdensome. But what does it mean to expand the tribe?”
“It literally means that a new species is being born. Until recently, the Wuyin tribe of the Blue and Green Moon were also monsters called Minotaurs. “Did you happen to not know?”
“…… “How would I know that?”
“Okay. Since it happened over a hundred years ago, it’s natural that we don’t know. In any case, the number of beastmen will continue to increase. It would be nice to awaken to various wild natures while traveling around the continent. “I won’t get involved, so act as you wish.”
After finishing speaking, Mahesar began to enjoy refreshments with the children.
It was so heartwarming that it felt like seeing a harmonious family with their bright and lively appearance.
I sat next to them, munching on some refreshments and quietly thinking.
As new beastmen will continue to be born, the blessings given to me will also continue to increase.
In other words, it was as if my possibilities were open and not limited.
Perhaps it means that we should stop being human and not worry about being tied to nature and the wild.
As expected, Mahesar was a true god who was kind and considerate, unlike any other goddess.
‘It seems like he likes Suin to a suspicious degree….’
It was a little suspicious that she loved beastmen so much, but in a way, it could be seen as natural since she was the god of beastmen.
So, don’t be rude, but let’s respect him as a god who watches over us.
Thinking like that, I was about to get up from my seat, and Mahesar, who was laughing and chatting with the kids, pointed at me and said.
“Ah. Speaking of which, do you like that weapon? He tried his best to care for me, but I don’t know if it worked out well. “Because it’s such an unfamiliar weapon.”
What Mahesar pointed to was the chainsaw hanging on my waist.
Reborn with the blessings of the wild, it was my old partner and my only weapon.
“Yes. “It consumes a lot of mana, but other than that, it’s perfect.”
“Thank goodness. Humans don’t have claws or fangs. Make that weapon a druid’s claw. “It will also be helpful when using wild blessings.”
“I will. But somehow, it seems like she is helping me more than the goddess who summoned me.”
“hahahaha! The reason I can help is because Trius turned a blind eye. “That is also nature’s own consideration, so don’t feel too bad about it.”
“Yes. “I know that very well.”
After finishing answering, I picked Piyi up and stood up.
It was late at night and I was tired, so I wanted to go home and rest.
I glanced down and found Piy dozing off, as if he had already reached his limit.
When I showed that sign and indicated that I would just leave, Mahesar smiled softly and nodded.
“Okay. Just go in and rest. You worked hard for Cheongcheong Yeongwol today as well. Let’s talk again later. “Please feel free to visit when you have time.”
“Will I be able to see you again when I come here?”
“If there are no problems, we can meet. It might be a little different for other gods, but I like talking face to face. “If you have any questions or need help, please come by anytime.”
If you come here, you can meet the god of wildness.
Seeing as the little priestesses were close to Mahesar, it seemed like I wasn’t receiving special treatment.
I bowed my head, turned around, and headed toward the stairs.
Beyond the stairs and the ley lake, the unlit Cheongcheong Yeongwol comes into view.
When I saw that, a problem I had forgotten came to mind.
I turned around and asked Mahesar.
“Ah. “While we’re at it, may I make a request?”
“Tell me as much as you want.”
“You are probably aware of the problems currently facing Qingqing Yingyue. “There are so many monsters coming that everyone is dying.”
“That’s right. Many children have already lost their lives. “It’s so sad.”
“Couldn’t you possibly protect this place from monsters?”
If he were a god, he wouldn’t even be able to get away with a single bite from the monsters coming at him.
Even Mahesar cared for and loved the prisoners, so he would not blindly ignore the crisis of Qingqing Yingwol.
So there must be some reason why Mahesar is not exercising her influence.
She asked whether she could protect this place, but in reality, it was a question she asked to find out about the restrictions that bound her god.
“It’s really unfortunate, but that can’t be possible.”
Sure enough, Mahesar shook her head with a sad expression.
He continued talking while patting the little priestesses.
“In order for the gods to exercise influence, a certain amount of mana must be offered. You guys call that magic. “The reason I can come down now is because the priestesses gave me a lifetime of mana.”
“Are you saying you can help me if I have mana?”
“If that’s the case, then nothing is impossible. But I won’t be able to handle it. “All the beast people on the continent will have to unite.”
“Can’t you help me without offering mana? “What kind of gods have so many restrictions?”
“It is a promise to the gods not to become evil spirits. It is strictly guarded by the goddess of balance, Clysaire. “Clisaire is an incredibly scary goddess.”
You can prepare magic to overcome the situation, but you have to get the mana to use it yourself.
But if you help them for free without mana, you will be turned into an evil spirit and will be harshly scolded by the Goddess of Balance.
In short, it was as if it was impossible for God to help with devotion.
Seeing as you’re saying things like that, I guess nothing will change even if you complain here.
I sighed softly and came up with the next best solution.
“Then, could you be my friend?”
“Back boat? “In what way?”
“I plan to save Qingqing Yongyue by changing unnecessary traditions. “If Mahesar supports me, I can easily change the city’s traditions.”
Actually, I didn’t expect much direct help from Mahesar.
I only asked because I was curious about why the gods did not come forward directly.
It was enough for me to just gain the following as a ‘wild male god’.
No matter how old the elders of Cheongcheongyeongwol are, if they are faced with a male god of wild nature, they will be nothing more than a member of the household.
I thought that if I could freely use this guy’s stubborn tradition, I would be able to easily get one or two Cheongcheongyeongwol.
“It is not difficult to empower you. “You’re not just anyone else, you’re a druid, right?”
“Then, do you mind if I borrow the wild name?”
“Okay. I allow you to use my name. However, act only in a way that you can take responsibility for. “Excessive motivation can easily lead to anger.”
“Yes. I’ll keep that in mind. Thank you.”
Fortunately, Mahesar readily nodded his head.
With this, the well-being of Qingqing Yingyue will be nothing short of promised.
I can’t believe I left this easy path and tried to go the difficult way.
I felt something refreshing yet bitter.
“Then let’s go. “I’ll see you later with good news.”
“Okay. Go in and get some rest. Cheongah, Yeongah. “Would you please guide the druid to the bridge?”
I bowed my head politely and said goodbye with gratitude.
Seeing Pii already asleep, I thought it would be better to hurry back to the dorm.
“Don’t hesitate and follow me.”
“Druid. Take a lot of effort. Bothered.”
Soon after, Cheong and Young approached me and pulled me in as if they were annoyed.
Cross an island bathed in moonlight and walk on a lake sparkling with silver light.
It was easy to pass the stone bridge and return to Cheongcheongyeongwol.
“Ah. Gaul! Is everything finished?”
As I crossed the bridge and was seen off by the kids, Evie, who was looking at the moon, greeted me.
I must have been tired from dealing with Mahesar, but the rabbit ears that stood up felt especially welcome.
‘Shall we unlock the rabbit’s wild nature?’
I was a bit confused due to my heightened senses, but I felt like I could survive even if I woke up to one more blessing.
I’ve always been curious about the feeling of stroking, but now I finally have a reason to touch it with confidence.
With a wild male god at my side, I started taking action without hesitation.
“Excuse me for a moment.”
I approached Evie, asking for a simple understanding.
Then he started stroking Evie’s head with affection.
“Go, Gaul? “Why are you doing this all of a sudden?”
Foxes’ weak point is their chin, but where is the rabbit’s weak point?
Chuck? Head? Ear? For now, let’s just stroke whatever we can.
“If you do this, you will be in trouble…” .”
Oh. Something reacts.
“There! Ah, no, it works….”
As I started stroking more actively, Ivy shrugged her shoulders and squeezed her eyes shut.
But contrary to her cute reaction, the wild nature inside me woke up and opened its eyes.
The wild nature of the rabbit, which uses agility and caution as its weapons, seeped into my mana.
“Huh!”
Evie’s weak points were her ears and the nape of her neck.