46. Guardian of the Tower (2)
Guardian Setting?
What’s that?
Come to think of it, she seemed to have glimpsed those words in her drowsiness.
[Hidden character, ‘Muahmuah,’ has become your guardian, unlocking a new function, Tower Management Function.]
“Guardian? What’s a guardian? And a tower? I’d like some explanations for both.”
Hane, waking up to a sudden change, found herself facing unexpected developments.
His mind was in disarray.
[Guardians, in other words, characters with immense potential, are individuals who possess special abilities to manage the entrance of the Tower. This power can only be manifested by a few elite species with the nature of a guardian. For instance, there are dragon species like Muamuah, as well as vampires, krakens, behemoths, and others.]
Vampires, krakens, behemoths.
It seems like there are numerous species in this world as unique as dragons.
However, there was something more crucial at the moment.
Han saw the system window appearing before his eyes.
Muamuah: Green successor of Gwadim Forest.
• As a young dragon corresponding to the dragon species, Muamuah can now act as a guardian of the Tower.
“Oh….”
As Han gazed at the window, his eyes widened.
Guardian of the Tower.
Just at a glance, it seemed like a remarkable function had been unlocked.
A unique ability that can only be acquired by elite species with a specific nature.
He was deeply intrigued by this ability.
“So, what exactly does it mean to be a guardian managing the entrance of the Tower? Is there really no Tower here at all?”
[The Tower is a type of ‘facility’ that can be purchased by species gods. Priced at 1000 points, if you wish to confirm, please first check the store.]
Upon hearing that, he entered the store.
With each level-up, new product listings that he hadn’t seen before were added.
Yet, whether then or now, there was no substance to them.
Instant noodles or vitamin pills might be useful, but teddy bears or hair dryers? These items seemed inexplicable.
Once again, a myriad of incomprehensible products filled the shelves.
However, Han’s gaze soon fell upon one of the many products.
“Oh… is this it?”
[That’s correct.]
Beginner’s Store
▷Endless Tower: 1,000 points
The lower level of a massive tower. A growth-type facility where, upon purchase, an openable dungeon is created. Monsters residing in this tower cannot escape.
……
(Current points: 2,600 points)
“This.”
He recognized it as soon as he saw it.
There was no mistaking it.
“A hunting ground, isn’t it?”
[Indeed. The individual Muamuah, as a guardian and administrator of the Tower, is responsible for opening and managing the gates, and at the same time, holds the authority to bring various harvests and rewards from there.]
“Oh….”
Indeed, a dragon was truly a dragon.
From the abilities they possessed, it was clear they were entirely different from elves.
“Quite an impressive fellow with remarkable abilities.”
Anyway, it seemed imperative to close the gap with him as soon as possible.
After all, the time for him to fulfill his role as a guardian of the Tower would be advancing.
Then what should I do?
Color-. Fresh blood-.
His gaze fell on Muahmuah, who was peacefully sleeping.
With mouth slightly open, the little one was breathing softly, appearing to be sleeping comfortably.
As he breathed in and out, Muahmuah’s small belly moved up and down.
“Oh, come to think of it.”
He had something good at that moment.
***
It was a time when Muahmuah was deeply asleep.
Somewhere, a tantalizing smell wafted, tickling the nose.
At first, the consciousness buried deep within gradually rose.
Sniff. Sniff sniff.
Unconsciously, the girl sniffed.
“Hmm…”
Muahmuah lifted his heavy eyelids that were closed in sleep.
“…?”
Before the girl’s half-open eyes, a certain object loomed.
It looked oddly familiar.
Upon recognizing it, Muahmuah’s eyes widened in an instant.
“This, this is!”
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Muahmuah was startled and got up abruptly.
Facing the lunchbox with his mouth wide open.
“Well, if it’s this gluttonous fellow, I thought this would wake you up.”
Snap.
Opening the lunchbox towards Muahmuah, who was shaking from the shock.
The scent of the food filled the house, making his mouth water.
With the lunchbox in front of him, the little one’s hands trembled.
“Oh, Lord. Are you offering this to me?”
Of course.
Han quietly extended the lunchbox.
If he could get closer to this little one with only 100pt, it would be a bargain.
“Oh, thank you, Lord!”
Muahmuah, with his head bowed in gratitude, started eating from the lunchbox eagerly.
Chomp, chomp.
Eating a lot at once.
Yes, eat a lot.
Becoming healthier through eating is truly beneficial for everyone.
“Haah.”
At that moment, Irina appeared, stretching lazily.
Their eyes met, Irina and Muamuah’s.
Irina flashed a bright smile.
“Oh, are you up?”
“Mm.”
Muamuah merely nodded, his chubby cheeks making it hard for him to respond otherwise.
“It seems the Lord is here too. Hello.”
Just as expected of Irina.
She, as always, respectfully bowed to Hahn.
In truth, Irina lived on the first floor.
However, last night, out of consideration for Muamuah, she slept on the second floor with two siblings.
Truly, her empathy knew no bounds.
At that moment, Muamuah, engrossed in eating, suddenly looked up.
“Lord, I enjoyed the meal! Thank you so much!”
Seeing the bulgogi sauce smeared around his mouth, Hahn bought a tissue and wiped it clean for him.
By the way, tissues were sold in rolls of 100 points each, an outrageous price.
But Hahn didn’t mind.
No, she went ahead and bought another lunchbox on a whim.
“Here. Eat more, Muamuah. Eat as much as you want.”
One wouldn’t be enough, right?
Of course not.
So this time, she offered two lunchboxes.
And in the process, she splurged points left and right.
100 points, 100 points, 100 points.
In succession, 400 points vanished in a flash.
“Oh…!! Lord…!”
A reaction followed.
Muamuah fell back in shock.
Was it that shocking?
So much so that he might have sprouted steam from his head in excitement.
Pshhh—
The sound of the wind leaked out.
“Yes, eat as much as you want. Even if you’re still hungry, I’ll give you more.”
Now was a time when each and every hand was eagerly reaching out.
A time when just staying here could be a great support.
In such times, missing Muamuah, who could be a valuable ally just for a meal, was out of the question.
“If only winning favor with points were this easy with everyone.”
***
A little while later.
“Whew… Thank you so much….”
Satisfactorily patting his belly, Muahmuah.
Judging by his appearance, he seemed to have reached a state of fullness.
Of course, as much as that, his energy points quickly hit rock bottom, but he decided not to make a big deal out of it.
Instead, if the little guy’s belly was full, then everything was fine.
Guardian. He was the guardian of the tower.
It shouldn’t be too bad to have the favor of such a guy for a bit.
However, it seemed like the system’s thoughts were a bit different.
[In general, the dragon will become a faithful guardian.]
“Oh. But?”
[However, I think we should reconsider a bit.]
“?”
What’s with this sudden talk?
Curious about the unexpected remark, his ears perked up, and the system’s following response was as follows.
[This large creature could potentially become a parasite… I apologize. I misspoke.]
…What were you even trying to say, system?
***
“Would you not go out today?”
“Oh, I see. It should be fine to start moving slowly.”
Muahmuah nodded his head.
He slowly opened the door.
Along with that, a bright light so intense that it could blind someone flooded into the house.
“Ugh.”
Muahmuah closed his eyes.
The light was so blinding that it made it difficult to open his eyes.
“Ugh. What light is this…!”
It was a brightness of a level he had never seen since birth.
It took a moment for the girl’s retina to adapt to the intensity of the light.
Soon.
As Muahmuah regained his sight, he beheld an incredibly astonishing sight.
In front of his eyes lay a breathtaking scene painted entirely in green.
“…This, this is.”
A forest that filled his entire field of vision, trees, a bright sun, and mice and lizards scurrying between the bushes.
And.
Standing tall in the center of this forest was the World Tree, radiating the energy of all surrounding beings.
She gasped.
“This is not a forest! How, how can this be!”
Who would have thought there could be such a lively and healthy forest!
Moreover, look up at that sky.
The cause of the blinding light was none other than the sun shining from above.
When I was young, I once saw a dazzling sun when my mother carried me on her back and ascended to the high stratosphere.
The sunlight, which I thought I might never see again, was warming the entire land.
Swoosh—
This time, above Muamua’s head, steam was billowing so profusely from that transparent horn.
It was so exciting that one might wonder why.
“Oh, God!”
With a face soaked in excitement, Muamua shouted.
“I love it here so much! Please don’t kick me out!”
“Of course not. There’s no reason to kick you out, is there?”
It was what I actually hoped for.
Hane gently stroked the head of the fellow.
It was a sign of permission.
“hehehe!”
It seemed like they understood the meaning.
Muamua’s lips curled upwards.
“Thank you, God!”
***
A moment later.
Kugugung—
“Hmm? Isn’t that…! The grand mice and daughters-in-law!”
Muamua’s eyes widened as he saw the massive mice and daughters-in-law passing by.
He asked curiously.
“Oh, do you know who those kids are?”
“Hmm. I know who they are.”
The girl nodded.
He briefly pointed at the mice and daughters-in-law and smiled.
“They were in the picture book my mother used to read to me. She said they were very precious beings.”
A picture book? And his mother there.
Feeling intrigued by Muamua’s strange mention, Hane focused more on his words.
“According to the picture book my mother read, these kids are like symbols that fully understand the health of the forest! This forest holds even more potential for growth than it does now. I’ve only seen it in books since I was born. Indeed, this forest is undoubtedly lively and healthy!”