We arrived at Alfheim, the Fairy Country.
We’re going to crush the nest of Magic Bugs here!
We walked along, teko-teko.
However, there were no ordinary Monsters to be found.
“There aren’t any Monsters. Aren’t places like this, dark and damp, where Monsters tend to appear?”
～～～～～～
Sinri: “Reason why ordinary Monsters don’t appear”
→ Because they are being preyed upon by Magic Bugs
～～～～～～
I see. So it’s not that they don’t appear, but that they’re eaten by Magic Bugs the moment they do.
Hmm?
Then… does that mean the reason they attack humans is because of a food shortage?
～～～～～～
Sinri: Σ(￣□￣;)
～～～～～～
Hey, Sinri? What’s with that face…?
～～～～～～
Sinri: Master is… using her brain…!
～～～～～～
This AI really looks down on me. Oh well.
～～～～～～
Sinri: “Reason why Magic Bugs attack humans”
→ As Master said, the moment a Monster pops into existence in the forest, soldier Magic Bugs capture it and carry it to the Queen as food.
～～～～～～
“Huh? The Queen…?”
～～～～～～
Sinri: Magic Bug Queen
→ Magic Bugs have the same social structure as ants. At the top is the Queen Magic Bug (ant), and below her are the soldier ants.
～～～～～～
I see… So the Queen makes the nest, and the soldiers carry food to the Queen.
Their own food is obtained by going outside and eating humans. Or, they bring humans to the Queen.
“I see, I see.”
“…………”
“What’s wrong, Seira-chan?”
Seira-chan has that surprised look on her face again.
Luciel silently held up a finger. Huh…?
“Did I do something again?”
“You spaced out again.”
“Spaced out again!? What’s with that weird made-up word!?”
“It’s short for ‘I was turning the nose-space-out counter.'”
“Oh, okay…”
In other words, it seems I surprised Seira-chan again with my usual antics.
“So, what were you surprised about?”
“Well… the ecology of Magic Bugs is still shrouded in mystery.”
“Hee… I didn’t know that.”
“Yeah… but you just revealed everything… Facts that the Empire couldn’t figure out even after trying so hard…”
“O-oh… is that so? Sorry about that. Hey, Sinri, apologize too.”
～～～～～～
Sinri: Why do I have to…?
～～～～～～
“It’s because you easily reveal any question that pops up! There are people who are trying to solve those mysteries!”
～～～～～～
Sinri: Omniscient and Omnipotent (I) am your skill… If you have a complaint, tell Master.
～～～～～～
Somehow, I’m the one who ended up being in the wrong.
“The Omniscient and Omnipotent (Internet) skill is really convenient, isn’t it?”
“Indeed. I can’t understand why it was bestowed upon Mika God.”
“Right? Even though she’s a lazy woman who doesn’t have an ounce of curiosity…”
Hmm, a mystery.
I didn’t make it, so I don’t know.
“Hmm…?”
While chatting like this, I suddenly noticed something.
“Hey, isn’t it… kind of bright in the forest…?”
Looking around, I could see the trees. Yes, I could see them.
I could also see my feet.
Normally, this would be strange. After all, this is a sea of trees, with giant trees standing tall.
There’s no way sunlight should reach this far.
I shouldn’t be able to see my surroundings.
And yet, I can see my feet normally, and I can even see far into the distance.
“What, you didn’t notice?”
“Huh? What is it, Seira-chan?”
Seira-chan pointed at me with a swoosh.
“Me?”
“No, no. Behind you.”
Behind me…?
“Isn’t something glowing?”
“Fwa…!?!”
I-I-It’s glowing!?
I tried to look behind me. Ah, but I can’t see behind me!
“Are you a dog…”
“It’s like a dog chasing its tail…”
Ugh, someone tell me what’s going on… Ah!
Hey, Sinri!
～～～～～～
Sinri: The mysterious light behind Mika
→ Divine Halo
～～～～～～
“Divine Halo!?”
That’s that light-like thing emitted by Gods, right!?
“Eh, what, I’m emitting a Divine Halo!?”
“Yes.” “Indeed.”
Ehh… Why aren’t you two surprised?
“Why aren’t you spacing out!?”
“Well, you know,” “Gods are supposed to glow.”
They’re so calm… What the heck…?
“Normally, if something is glowing, wouldn’t you be surprised?”
“True.”
“But it’s Mika God. You’ve never been normal, have you?”
T-That’s true…
If I’m a God, it’s not strange for me to have a Divine Halo…
Rather, isn’t it stranger that I haven’t had one until now…?
Strange…
I-I don’t know what’s strange and what’s not anymore…!
“My head’s gonna break…”
“Well…”
Well!?
What’s with that “it’s too late now” attitude!?
“B-But, when did I start glowing?”
“Right after we entered the forest.”
“I-Is that so… How am I emitting light…?”
～～～～～～
Sinri: Sinri made the decision to turn on the Divine Halo switch.
～～～～～～
Wait, wait, wait.
“Eh, what? You have a switch? For the Divine Halo?”
～～～～～～
Sinri: Yes. If you say “Hey Sinri, turn on the light,” you can turn on Master’s Divine Halo.
～～～～～～
No way… Can it be used like a real Si●i!?
“Hee.”
“Convenient.”
“You two should be more surprised!? Isn’t this weird!?”
“Well, you (you) have been weird from the start.”
…Ugh. My two subordinates are treating me… so carelessly…
“But Mika’s Divine Halo is convenient.”
“In dark places or at night, Mika God’s Divine Halo is extremely useful.”
It’s like a reindeer’s nose…
Anyway, thanks to my Divine Halo, we can walk normally even in the dark Alfheim.
～～～～～～
Sinri: Magic Bugs are attacking.
～～～～～～
“Oh, that’s rare. All the Magic Bugs so far have been ignoring us.”
～～～～～～
Sinri: The Magic Barrier created by Seira is ineffective against higher-ranking Magic Bugs.
～～～～～～
I see.
“That’s what it seems.”
“Understood.”
Luciel readied the Sword of Omniscience (Hoteison).
Gasa gasa! The branches above shook, and a giant bug fell down.
～～～～～～
Sinri: “Mantis Magic Bug”
→ A mantis-type Magic Bug. The hardness of its shell is Orichalcum-class.
It possesses the Divine Iron Claw (Orichalcum Claw), which can cut Orichalcum, and the Flying Claws skill, which sends out slashes.
～～～～～～
“First strike is the best! Zeiyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!”
Bash! Luciel slashed at the Mantis Magic Bug.
Pashin!
“Hard…! What hardness…! Zei!”
Luciel’s Sword of Omniscience (Hoteison) has the skill to strengthen allies and weaken enemies… but.
It doesn’t increase her own combat power.
“If only there was one more person who could fight…”
“Funyaaaan!”
Byon! Mashiro jumped out from my clothes.
“Mashiro!”
“Uuuuuuu-nyan!”
Mashiro slashed at the Mantis Magic Bug.
Zan!
“A-Amazing…! Mashiro… even though she’s so small, she cut off the Mantis Magic Bug’s scythe arm!?”
“Even though she’s small, she’s a God. Plus, she has the buff from the Sword of Omniscience (Hoteison). With this…”
Mashiro and Luciel nodded at each other.
“Zeya…!”
“Unyaaaaan!”
Pashin!
Zuban!
Luciel debuffed the enemy, and Mashiro finished it off with a scratch attack.
Zuzuuun… The Mantis Magic Bug fell.
“Good work, you two. Thank you.”
“No problem, it’s thanks to Mashiro-dono… wait, where’s Mashiro-dono?”
Huh? Where did Mashiro go…?
Gaji gaji.
“Eh…?”
M-Mashiro was… b-biting the fallen Mantis Magic Bug.
“W-What!?”
Gaji gaji, bari bari… Mashiro was eating the giant Mantis Magic Bug.
“E-Ehh… why are you eating it?”
“Funya!”
～～～～～～
Sinri: [Prey Get!] it seems.
Apparently, Mashiro also has the characteristics of a Monster.
Monster Characteristics
→ Eat enemies, absorb Maso (Mana), and evolve
～～～～～～
Hoo… So?
～～～～～～
Sinri: Mashiro can obtain the abilities of Monsters by eating them.
→ Mashiro has learned “Flying Claws” and “Divine Iron Claw (Orichalcum Claw)”.
～～～～～～
Ah, I see.
It’s like that thing you often see in online novels, where you get stronger by eating Monsters.
“Mashiro… you’re already strong enough, are you trying to get even stronger?”
“Nyaa…! (※Monsters are delicious!)”
Ah, it’s not that she wants to get stronger.
It’s a cat’s instinct.
You know, cats catch cockroaches and eat them normally, right…?
It’s like that…
“Mashiro has the blood of a cat (hunter) flowing through her…”
“I wonder if it’s delicious.”
“Umyah!”
Well, anyway, thanks to the Divine Power and the presence of my companions, we were able to easily conquer the secret area.
【☆★Announcement★☆】
Due to the popularity of the previous short story, the serialized version has begun!!
There is a link at the bottom of the page!!
[Serialized Version] The Reincarnated Girl Travels Leisurely with Her Beloved Cat ~ I Was Abandoned Because “I’m a Little Girl,” But Actually, I Was a Saint Loved by God. It Seems I’ve Earned God’s Wrath, But I Don’t Know Why. I’m Traveling Freely Through Another World with My Pet Cat (The Strongest God).
Or, please copy and use the following URL.
https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2793jy/