71 – Please upgrade Druid
“Why on earth are you asking such a request…? .”
Mahesar expressed his disapproval at my request and scratched his cheek.
I don’t know what mana meant to the gods, but even Mahesar, who was famous for his devotion, seemed reluctant to lower the mana consumption of magic.
But I wasn’t acting unreasonably because I had no reason.
I was able to gain powerful power by awakening various wild blessings, but I could not handle the proportionally increased mana consumption.
I expressed my inconvenience and asked Mahesar once again.
“If you awaken the wild nature of all wolves, foxes, rabbits, and cows, the amount of mana that must be offered as a tribute is four times greater. “More wild beasts will be awakened in the future, but if the mana consumption remains the same, it will be difficult to handle it.”
Of course, Wild Blessing was a magic with good mana efficiency compared to other magic.
A beast like Kaa with high mana vitality was able to remain active all day even in a wild state.
But that was also a story limited to one wild nature.
If you awakened five or six wild powers at the same time like me, it was clear that you would quickly get exhausted no matter how good your mana was.
There were times when I lost my ability to breathe while trying to replenish mana during battle, so I wanted to obtain the request I made this time, even if it meant being somewhat forced.
“Then wouldn’t it be okay to wake up several wild animals in turns? If you do that, you won’t have to reduce your mana consumption.”
Mahesar suggested a solution and showed a gentle refusal.
Befitting a god with suppressed imagination, it was a fairly standard solution.
But there was one fact that Mahesar failed to consider.
‘I was already writing it that way…’ .’
I was already fighting by alternately awakening various wild natures.
When running, it awakens the wild nature of the rabbit, and when headbutting, it awakens the wild nature of the bull and saves mana consumption.
But that was an extremely frustrating method of use.
If all the wild natures are awakened, they will become dozens of times more powerful, but the wild natures must be suppressed for stability reasons?
I wanted to throw away such frustrating circumstances and fight passionately as a druid.
“It is said that the druids in legend fight with all their wild nature revealed. A true druid who represents the great wildness will not fight calmly and quietly.”
“Umm….”
“Mahesar! I feel shame every time I fight these days! It’s so embarrassing to feel like I’ve been castrated! Isn’t this what a true druid looks like? Mahesar, is this all there is to a druid? Please give me strength so I can represent wild nature!!”
“… ….”
I shouted to Mahesar using the baby I was holding as a shield.
The baby smiled brightly and gave me courage in my remarks.
It may have seemed a bit long-winded and difficult, but if I were to summarize the request so far in one word, it was very simple.
‘Please upgrade the Druid!’
I can’t even use natural magic, so please let me use wild magic.
As I was nursing the baby and praying for the druid’s rice cake, Mahesar, who was smiling brightly, responded with a small sigh.
“Then can we just give special convenience to the druids? “I think it would be difficult for me to be considerate of other children as well.”
It was truly a perfect answer.
It may be considered a bit selfish, but honestly, I wasn’t interested in other kids’ mana consumption.
I lifted the baby high into the sky and cheered.
“Thank you!!”
“Kyaaat!”
I felt an immediate change in my body along with the baby’s laughter.
The wild nature of the wolf, which had subtly increased its strength, became much lighter.
I was able to instinctively notice that mana consumption had decreased due to such changes.
Now you can use the wild nature without burden as much as your body can handle.
It was truly the greatest cake ever.
“This is the first time a druid has been created, so there is no choice but to go through trial and error. In that regard, let’s discuss it with each other and find a compromise.”
“Of course. As expected, Mr. Mahesar is not strict like ‘someone’ and is generous. “I will serve you with all my heart until the end of your life.”
“I’m really glad you said that. Still, don’t talk like that in front of someone who is picky. “No matter how druid you are, you can get into really big trouble.”
“Oh my. I was so excited that I made a mistake. “I will keep that in mind.”
I smiled brightly and expressed my sincere gratitude.
Judging by the strange tingling sensation at the top of her head, it seemed like the strict goddess was eavesdropping on our conversation.
I lifted the baby onto her neck and naturally avoided the gaze directed at the top of her head.
At that time, Mahesar, who was smiling, held the baby’s hand and spoke softly.
“Then, since you have granted all my requests, will you now take care of the centaur’s problem?”
Helps all the beast people in the Great Forest to interact with Qingqing Yingyue. And it dramatically reduces the Druid’s mana consumption.
It was an unconventional offer of compensation for a male god of wild nature.
In the beginning, I was planning on helping the centaur, but this made me more motivated to act.
I nodded, smiling brightly like never before.
“Of course!”
The plan had already been roughly made.
After greeting Mahesar, I led everyone out of the temple.
Now it was time to leave Qingqing Yingyue to welcome new compatriots.
* * *
“Gaul. “Is the story over?”
“Looking at your smile, it looks like you are on good terms with the wild male god.”
As I left the temple and crossed the stone bridge, Kaa and Shizu welcomed me.
I took Piyi back from Youngi’s arms and immediately got to the point.
“I’m leaving for the Centaur’s residence right now. Is there anyone here who knows anything about newborn babies? “What centaurs need is proper parenting knowledge.”
Everyone around me was convinced and raised questions at the same time.
The first person to ask questions was Ridin, Shizu’s direct subordinate and high elf hunting leader.
“Will the candidate go there in person? So what are you going to do with the existing plan?”
Plan to build a defense line for Qingqing Yingyue by interacting with various beast people.
It seemed like he was worried because Riddin was in charge of a major part of the plan.
I nodded and gave the answer.
“Okay. I’ll go there myself. There is no need to worry though. Anyway, I only lent the name Druid. “The high elves are supposed to be in charge of all work, so the plan won’t go awry even if I leave for a moment.”
“Well, that’s right, but…” “If the druid is away, won’t Qingqing Yingyue’s speaking power be weakened?”
“That’s no problem either. The male god of the wild promised to give an oracle to the beast people of various places. Rather, the value of the name of Blue Blue Youngwol and Druid is skyrocketing. “Perhaps we can reduce the number of delegates, so you guys can discuss and decide on that.”
“Oh! Is that so? As expected, the candidate is truly amazing!”
It was for this reason that I asked Mahesar for cooperation in the first place.
This is a situation where the wild male god is at his back, so what kind of beastman could turn his back on the Qingqing Yingyue?
With this, the existing plan to increase the military power of Qingqing Yongyue was nothing short of promised.
I feel good because everything seems to be falling into place.
As I smiled in satisfaction, Rain, lost in thought for a moment, raised her hand and spoke.
“Then, Gaul. “How about taking Kaa with you?”
Why is he suddenly asking me to take Kaa?
I gestured for him to elaborate further.
Evie continued, pointing to Kaa who was standing next to her.
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“Currently, the hunting season is coming to an end, so I have some free time. Meanwhile, with the addition of the trust, there will be even more room left over. “It would be a waste of manpower for Kaa to remain in Cheongcheong Yeongwol.”
“Um… I guess so. But what we need is someone with abundant parenting knowledge. “Can Kaa take care of the baby?”
“…… Oh, of course. Please do not underestimate Kaa’s motherly love.”
Wouldn’t it be weirder to expect maternal love from a child who hasn’t met a single man in her life?
I swallowed that answer and looked at Kaa.
Sure enough, Kaa was scolding Evie, showing her embarrassment.
It seemed like he was whispering softly so that I couldn’t hear him, but when I woke up the rabbit’s wild nature, I could clearly hear their conversation.
“Now, what on earth are you talking about? “How can I take care of a child?”
“Hey, Kaa. This is her chance to show off her femininity to Gaul. A woman’s fondness for children is bound to create a desire for protection in her men. “Please follow my opinion here.”
“Desire for protection? “Is that really true?”
“Yes. “This is reliable information.”
“Ugh! Okay! “Then I will follow your opinion!”
The two of them are playing really cutely.
As I was laughing and eavesdropping on the conversation between the two ladies, Kaa, who seemed to have made up her mind, cleared her throat and spoke.
“Hmm! Ghaul. “Do you mind if I accompany you?”
In fact, it was an offer that there was no need to refuse even if you lacked childcare knowledge.
It was true that there was nothing for Kaa to do if she remained in her Cheongcheong Yeongwol, and she did not have to select her own guard if she accompanied her.
I nodded and willingly allowed him to accompany me.
“Okay. “It would be great if you came.”
“Ugh! “Thank you!”
Kaa was very happy with my permission, wagging her tail.
It seemed like he was happy to go on a trip with me.
At that time, someone raised their hand and spoke loudly.
It was Riddin, Shizu’s direct subordinate and the head of the high elf hunting team.
“In that case, I recommend taking Shizu with you!”
I looked at Shizu at Ridin’s words.
When Shizu’s eyes met mine, her shoulders trembled and she turned her head away.
Looking at us like that, Ridin continued his recommendation.
“There is nothing Shizu can’t do! “I’m sure you’ll be able to handle childcare with ease!”
Seeds and parenting are not words that go together at all.
However, even though Kaa was allowed to accompany him, he could not just leave Shizu alone.
I looked at Shizu and asked quietly.
“Shizu, are you going?”
Shizu quietly came next to me and she answered.
“…… I’m going.”
When it was confirmed that Shizu would accompany him, Ridin jumped up and down and let out a silent cheer.
When I glanced back, Evie was also clenching her fists and making an expression that said, ‘I did it!’
It seemed like his intention was to enjoy some long-awaited peace after getting rid of his stressful boss.
The two weren’t close to each other, but since their positions were similar, it felt like their actions were similar.
I asked Shizu and Kaa with a helpless laugh.
“So, do you guys know much about the baby?”
Shizu and Kaa slowly turned their gaze to what I said.
I felt like I needed to select a few more people.