SWNOVELXO Chapter 127 - Divine Cat Mii-chan Instructs the Kittens on Mascot Duties
127 Divine Cat Mii-chan Instructs the Kittens on Mascot Duties
After lunch, I returned Sumire to the inn’s stable and headed to the Hunter Guild.
When I entered the guild, two adorable kittens greeted me with a “mii~” from atop the counter. It seems they’ve already become the guild’s mascot cats.
I asked someone to call Pamir-san, and while waiting, I petted the two kittens.
“I’ve been waiting for you. I’ll call the participants and the guild master, so Nero-kun, please head to the training grounds out back. Oh, by the way, my kitten has been named Tera-chan, and Yuri-san’s kitten is now Kai-kun.”
I see. That’s great, Tera-chan and Kai-kun.
Mii-chan seems delighted to meet Tera and Kai, giving them affectionate licks. Sera and Lu-kun also look pleased. Perro, on the other hand, seems to be thinking, “Here we go again.” It appears that Mii-chan and the others plan to stay here and instruct Tera and Kai in their roles as guild mascots. Well then, I’ll be off.
“Mii~”
As I waited at the training grounds out back, the guild master arrived, leading a group of hunters.
“Alright then, let’s get started.”
Many of the hunters looked puzzled, with some even showing disappointment upon seeing me. This is the moment to make a strong impression.
I had the sturdiest-looking hunter among them don a full plate of armor and equip a kite shield, preparing himself. The hunter, now fully equipped, still wore a perplexed expression.
“Alright, make sure you’re properly prepared.” There’s a reason I had him wear full plate armor and a kite shield. Of course, it’s to prevent injury, but also to increase his surface area to better catch the wind’s resistance. If he gets blown away in that get-up, it’ll definitely leave an impact.
It’s all about performance. Performance! The first impression is crucial.
With a loud bang, he was sent flying through the air—a truly spectacular sight. Beautiful, wonderful—was that magic? No, it’s a skill!
Everyone stood there, dumbfounded, frozen in place. That person still hasn’t gotten up—shouldn’t someone help him? The guild staff finally snapped out of it and rushed to help the hunter to his feet.
“Nero-kun, is this the power of the atmospheric skill?”
“This is just the beginning. It’s merely the basics.”
I could see the expressions of all the hunters change. I’ve captured their attention.
After that, I proceeded with the curriculum I had followed at the Quinto Guild. Of course, I also demonstrated an attack using the revolver at the end.
“Let me be clear: you won’t be able to use this with your current skills. At the very least, you need to be able to perform what I taught you today instantly and freely. I’ll leave the instructions and where to get it made with the guild master, so you can check with him once he deems you ready.”
I’m now enjoying some tea in the guild master’s office. Sipping it, I think, ah, delicious. If only there were some sweets to go with it.
“Did you say something?”
“Just that the tea is delicious.”
“It’s my special blend.”
“What about sweets…?”
“None. But that was impressive. It reminded me of a young Serion.”
“Guild Master Serion’s earth skill is amazing, isn’t it? Though I’ve never seen it myself.”
“Spikes rise from the ground, impaling monsters—even those flying aren’t safe.”
I see. It’s basically the same principle as water skills. While it can’t break away from gravity, it can extend. It certainly sounds useful.
“By the way, what exactly is a hero?”
“Why the sudden question?”
“I’m talking about Rotaringia.”
“A hero… Where did you hear about that? Ah, it would be foolish to ask. Should I share this?”
“It’ll be common knowledge soon enough, right? It’s just a matter of time.”
“Well, I suppose you’re right. A hero, you see…”
“The gods have denied any involvement.”
“They managed to connect the path on their own… I had my doubts.”
The guild master seems to know about the skill too.
“Can they reconnect the path multiple times?”
“Who knows? Based on what I’ve heard, it’s likely a divine oracle. There may even be divine punishment for those who use it.”
Oh dear, that’s scary. But it makes sense—if there’s no divine blessing, it’s entirely possible.
“There have been cases of hero summoning without divine blessing in the past. However, they all ended in tragedy.”
“Why?”
“Isn’t it obvious? Without the divine blessing, they could turn good or evil. People won’t trust someone who surpasses human understanding. They’ll praise the hero when needed, but once they’re no longer useful, they’ll eliminate them before they become a threat. It’s cruel.”
I see. So the divine blessing serves as a mark of trust… In that case, this hero might be destined to be disposed of once they’re no longer needed…
“Why are heroes so strong?”
“Hmm, according to the documents I’ve read, when connecting the path, it must pass through the divine realm before reaching another world. This is just my theory, but I believe that during the journey, whether going or coming, the soul or body undergoes some sort of alteration.”
The guild master’s theory doesn’t seem too far-fetched. If the gods intentionally alter someone during a divine hero summoning, it all makes sense.
When I left the guild master’s office and went downstairs, I found a chaotic scene.
Sigh… Not again.
Mii-chan, come back!