I Became a God in the Refrigerator chapter 2

2. Elven Irina

[Open the shop, please.]

“S-Shop.”

Pressing the shop in a hurry, this time a more detailed list appeared before his eyes.

Novice Shop

▷ Temporary novice tent: 100pt

▷ Fire starter: 100pt

▷ Food set: 100pt

(Current points: 300pt)

Then, as she took faltering steps, she collapsed onto the snow-covered ground.

“Ugh, ugh.”

Moaning, she tried to get up, but even that seemed too strenuous, and her body soon slumped down.

Her arms lost strength.

The thick snow quickly piled up over her body, with a fierce momentum that seemed to cover the fragile woman.

There was no more room for thought.

If left as it was, the weakened woman was undoubtedly going to die.

Hane reached out his hand.

He selected the ‘Temporary Beginner Tent’ from the top of the menu.

***

“…….”

In the gradually dimming field of vision,

As she was losing consciousness, she was met with the sight of a giant hand that seemed to cover the sky.

‘What’s… that?’

With that thought as her last,

Her consciousness was severed.

***

Planet Frey was a planet that had entered an age of death and destruction.

Once a brilliant civilization, this planet

collapsed in an instant with the invasion of monsters, and the many races that lived there scattered in search of survival.

There were hardly any survivors in this process.

The only evidence that their civilization had once flourished was the ancient ruins that filled Frey’s surface.

In this ancient era of doom, the elves were too feeble.

Everything in the world was frozen solid with harsh eyes and ice, leaving them with no way to fill their bellies or find a warm place to rest.

Most of the elves disappeared in the destruction, and even those who survived slowly withered away in the endless frozen ruins that stretched out before them.

They became prey to many fierce predators.

However, at last, in this land,

The masters of these feeble beings appeared.

[A new race deity has been born in the Cold Elf Territory.]

[A new participant enters the race deity channel.]

***

“Ah… ugh.”

With a faint groan, when the woman opened her eyes,

She was met with an unfamiliar ceiling.

‘Wh-where am I?’

The ceiling looked oddly shaped.

It was a triangular ceiling that shielded from the cold wind blowing in from outside.

At the sight of the strange green color and spectacle she had never seen before, her reason suddenly returned.

She got up from her spot reflexively and looked around.

“Where am I?”

Whoosh-!

Through the window that was slightly ajar, allowing the sound of the blowing wind to pass through, she could see thick white snowflakes falling outside.

“….”

And then, only then, did she realize where she was.

She was in a tent.

But not in the ruins of the collapsed city where she had always hidden.

The tent was filled with a much warmer vibe.

It was fascinating.

She absentmindedly reached out her hand to the tent, thinking so.

The material of the tent was soft.

It was also a material she had never seen before.

Above all, it perfectly blocked the cold wind blowing from outside.

This was a first.

For her, who had lived in the wilderness, the cold wind was always an unavoidable natural disaster.

The chilling breeze that always blew relentlessly was not felt.

“Could it be… someone… helping me?”

In the center of the tent, a crackling campfire was burning.

Thanks to that, the air inside was pleasantly warm.

There was no coldness, no shivering.

She gazed at the flickering fire, then unconsciously spread out her palm to feel its warmth, unknowingly smiling.

“It’s warm. Feels good.”

The heat from the campfire was quite intense.

But it was a pleasant warmth.

In this frozen era, this warm sensation was what everyone longed for the most.

She wanted to feel this sensation a little longer.

Crackle. Crackle.

Then suddenly, her gaze reached the ceiling of the tent.

“Huh?”

Surprisingly, the flames rising from the campfire reached so high that they touched the tent’s ceiling.

But strangely.

The heat from the blazing flames did not ignite or burn the tent’s ceiling.

Something was odd.

Why wasn’t the tent catching fire? Could this really be possible?

It was incomprehensible.

Memories of her mother’s warnings about being cautious when lighting a fire came to mind.

Fires could easily spread elsewhere.

So one must always be careful.

The tent still proudly displayed its soft material without any sign of catching fire.

A bizarre sight.

“…”

As she silently stared at the scene, she blinked a few times and thought.

“Could it be magic… perhaps?”

Before her eyes, a strange message she had never seen before suddenly appeared.

[The eyes of the elves’ god are watching over you.]

The grace of God has descended upon you. Please accept it with gratitude.

“Huh…?”

She, in a moment of surprise, parted her lips.

After the unexpected message,

What appeared before her eyes was a giant hand, as if just warmed, offering a steaming hot lunchbox.

“Please take the lunchbox.”

***

“Thank goodness. You’re getting better little by little.”

Upon seeing her complexion gradually returning to its original color, Han let out a sigh of relief.

Her skin, as pale as ice, was slowly regaining its natural hue.

In other words, it meant that her condition, which was deteriorating until just now, was improving.

Shiver.

Soon after, her closed eyes began to move as if trembling.

“Ah… Ugh.”

‘Ah. Is she trying to open her eyes?’

As if responding to Han’s words, she blinked her eyes.

She quickly got up and started looking around with a bewildered gaze.

She found the bonfire in the center of the tent and reached her hand towards it.

Before long, a happy smile appeared on her face.

At a glance, it seemed like the warmth around her was lifting her spirits.

Watching her in that state, Han finally let out a sigh of relief.

‘Still, it’s a relief to see some improvement in her condition.’

He had almost witnessed her dying right in front of him.

While feeling fortunate that she had somehow survived, he recalled the information the system had mentioned earlier.

‘Nevertheless, it’s quite astonishing that even though the bonfire is blazing inside the tent, there is no risk of the tent catching fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. It seems that, as the system said, there really is no negative energy attached to the actions I’ve taken.’

Ding.

As if trying to resolve Han’s doubts, the system’s message appeared before him once again.

[No negative energy that might harm their children is attached to the items bestowed by the god of the race.]

[Hence, there is no need to worry about the tent catching fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. You can rest assured.]

‘Alright, got it.’

As Han absentmindedly waved his hand, the message that had been blocking his view promptly disappeared with a flick.

This system, visible only to him, was truly remarkable.

It seemed as though it understood his thoughts and concerns, promptly resolving any questions that arose.

It was as if its purpose was to assist him.

In fact, just a moment ago, when Han had hesitated about whether to light a fire after placing the unconscious woman inside the tent, it was the system that had unhesitatingly recommended lighting the fire.

The system immediately provided answers to Han’s contemplations.

It was quite a remarkable aid.

Ding!

‘Hmm?’

At that moment, a new message appeared, containing fresh content.

[As a divine being of the ancient elf race, you can physically intervene with them.]

However, ease of mind is out of the question. Even though she may have spared her life, she is still in a state of low energy. Please bestow grace upon this woman who lacks even the strength to move.

Recommended item – Food set: This item not only resolves hunger but also helps restore the body to health.

‘Restore the body… to health?’

She had never experienced a loss by following the system’s messages.

In reality, while it was indeed Han who saved her, she had acted almost exactly as the system had advised.

It seemed like a message that was trying to lead her into this situation.

Following that explanation, Han decided to heed the advice once again.

[You can exert physical force on beings on the surface. 100 points are consumed for a small act. (Current remaining points: 100pt)]

Points are acquired by achieving certain achievements or leveling up.

Previously, she had spent a total of 200 points by summoning a tent and setting up a fireplace.

If she were to summon a food set as well, another 100 points would be spent.

It was akin to stamina often seen in mobile games.

A kind of action point system.

Han lightly clicked on the food set in the menu.

Above his hand

He could extend a freshly made lunchbox to her.

And then.

“…!”

Her eyes widened significantly.

She flinched, even stepping back hesitantly.

‘It’s natural for her to be surprised.’

Of course, it was an understandable reaction.

Even she would have reacted the same way.

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If suddenly a huge hand appeared out of nowhere, it would be only natural to scream and retreat…

But the woman’s subsequent reaction was completely different from what he had anticipated.

“Thank you very much, god!”

As if she had instantly grasped the situation and what the hand meant.

She prostrated herself on the ground.

And even that wasn’t enough; she directed a gesture of gratitude towards Han’s hand.

As a result, it was Han who was rather taken aback by the unexpected turn of events.

‘Huh?’

His hand momentarily twitched and opened wide, and upon seeing his movement, she smiled broadly.

“As expected of a god. You truly understand my words!”

It was a reaction completely different from what Han had expected.

As if trying to respond to his confusion, an explanatory text appeared before his eyes.

[In this world, the existence of gods has been widely spread through tradition.]

[Moreover, if you observe them for a long time, you will be able to notice their gaze.]

“Ah, so that’s how it is.”

At her bright smile, Han involuntarily let out a chuckle.

He was feeling somewhat good.

After all, he was able to save a person from danger.

“Well, they could’ve understood on their own over there. It’s better not to explain and just leave it at that.”

Han gently patted her head as she chuckled.

For a moment, she closed her eyes, and her upper body seemed to sway as if about to collapse, accepting his touch.

Was it dizziness that she felt?

“Ah.”

“It’s dangerous!”

Seeing her about to fall over, Han was momentarily flustered but quickly reacted.

He moved his hand to support her from falling.

Thanks to his touch, the woman who was about to collapse managed to avoid falling and faintly smiled.

“Th-thank you. You are… truly kind, sir.”

Han carefully helped her stand up again.

Tap, tap.

In no time, he pointed his finger towards the lunchbox.

The movement was emphasized, indicating a hurry to eat.

Upon this, she tilted her head in confusion.

“Are you… telling me to eat this? Sir?”

Nodding, Han shook his hand up and down.

It was a gesture reminiscent of nodding one’s head.