Chapter 300 - Chapter 266 Reliable Big Brother
The [White Dragon Princess], came alone? Where's Argenta, her guardian?
My thoughts swirled, lost in a maze of contemplation…
Ah, that's right!
Yata-sensei's single remark brought me back to reality—or rather, virtual reality.
Um, everyone, can you see Shou-kun's situation? We're checking because it didn't save to the archive before.
I confirmed that comments like "visible" were flowing through the comment section. Was this completely unexpected today? No, it's fine for the live stream, but there's a chance it won't be saved in the archive.
That's good. Shou-kun, please introduce her to the viewers.
"Ah, yeah."
The [White Dragon Princess], who had rushed over, was keenly interested in the omelet on the table. She put down her bag and took a seat. But, it was an adult-sized chair, so she couldn't reach properly…
"Um, everyone, allow me to introduce her. This is [White Dragon Princess Althena-sama]."
The comment section became a waterfall; I couldn't make out what was written anymore.
"Eee~h!"
"~~~!"
The [White Dragon Princess] and Sweee glared at each other. From the atmosphere, it didn't seem like she was in her awakened mode. Mion helped out by explaining that the two were actually good friends. It was probably just their way of greeting each other.
"Princess, I'll raise the chair for you."
"Okay."
She got off the chair, so I layered [Stone Wall] magic underneath to raise it. She sat back down, seemed alright?
Shou-kun. Could you explain once you've calmed down?
"Got it. Just a moment."
She was staring intently at my portion of the omelet, so it seemed better to feed her quickly. I took out a new spoon.
"Here you go."
"Thank you~."
The [White Dragon Princess] replied and began to eat the omelet.
"~~~!"
"Yes, yes. Your Majesty gets this."
Frozen [Greenberry Fruit] juice with added sugar. I lined up tiny fairy spoons for everyone to enjoy.
"~~~♪"
"Thanks for waiting. Um, the first time the [White Dragon Princess] came to the island, Argenta-san was with her, and it was mostly to discuss me becoming the [Ancient Ruins Manager], I guess?"
The dragons didn't know about the manager, did they?
"That's right. So, I explained it, and since I'm the only one on this island, it ended up being a 'just leave it as is' kind of deal. That's when I served `warabi mochi`…"
I felt like the residents of this game loved sweets a little too much. I talked about that kind of thing and also mentioned that, as usual, it wasn't saved in the archive. I wonder how this situation would be handled? It might be visible during the live stream, but not saved.
[Iyasudo] "Easy-to-manipulate dragon~ (´∀｀)"
[Imanity] "Not just the Queen, but a Princess too!"
[Asumo] "Shou-kun already holds the world in his hands theory."
[Shakeena] "With the Goddess here, it's old news anyway~♪"
etcetc...
Speaking of which, Argenta wasn't nearby, but was that okay? Well, even if she's small, she's still a dragon, so the monsters around here are probably just small fry to her.
"Princess. Where is Argenta-san today?"
"Arge is working."
She replied and resumed munching. Yeah, it's probably better to let her eat slowly.
Should we wait until she finishes eating?
"Yeah."
The comments also seemed to be soothed by the [White Dragon Princess]'s munching, and things had calmed down a bit. I could read them pretty well now. I poured some [Grapeful Wine] for the [White Dragon Princess] and watched her eat.
[Draichisan] "Oh wow~, so cute~."
[Lucol] "Munching so cute~."
[Tsuchigumo] "Shou-kun is too good at taking care of others."
[Bluesha] "He's going to be a doting dad (≧∇≦)b"
etcetc...
Maybe she came to play secretly without telling Argenta. If that's all it was, it'd just be a surprise.
"It was delicious!"
"Yeah, thank you. Did you come to play today?"
When I asked, she remembered something and reached for the bag at her feet.
"Woof."
"Thank you~."
I took the bag Lupi offered, and from inside, she pulled out the [Nameless Goddess Statue] I had sent her some time ago, and… a sooty piece of paper?
"Um, you see. This. Even when Arge and everyone tried to follow what was written, it didn't work. I want big brother to try."
'What was written'? She means this sooty piece of paper, right?
"Oh, this is an instruction manual?"
An instruction manual?
Looking at the paper, the title was 'How to Worship a Goddess Statue' and it listed the steps.
There was no way to keep this a secret now, so I quickly read it aloud.
"Um,
1. First, hold the goddess statue in your hands.
2. Next, calm your heart and imagine the goddess.
3. Continue to slowly offer mana."
That's what it says. I think I missed step 2 when I explained it to Argenta. So, it doesn't work well for Dragonkin who don't worship goddesses? No, but she said even her Dragonfolk subordinates tried and it didn't work.
Will you try it?
"Um… is it okay?"
Yes. It's fine.
I intended to ask if it was okay for it to turn into Mion's statue, but if I had her permission, I had no choice but to do it. Comments like "It's coming…" and "rustle…" were flowing, and yeah, well…
"Um, it's going to glow a bit, so be careful."
When I told her, the [White Dragon Princess] covered her eyes with her small hands. Sweee, who had sat on her shoulder unnoticed, did the same. "Alright, I'll try it."
I held the goddess statue with both hands and imagined the [Jade Goddess (Mion)]. Slowly, in the same way I would with a [Magic Crystal Stone], I poured in mana, and a faint green light enveloped the goddess statue. I wondered how much MP this would consume, and then it felt like I couldn't infuse any more, and eventually, the light subsided…
The same [Jade Goddess Statue] resembling Mion appeared, just like before, and just like the wooden one.
Shou-kun. Appraisal.
[Jade Goddess Statue]
A goddess statue placed in homes during the [Ancient Magic Civilization] era.
It transformed into a [Jade Goddess Statue] that brings peace of mind and body, and the blessings of nature, through the faith offered to it.
By infusing mana, a sanctuary with the blessing of the goddess can be created.
The appraisal result was, of course, the same. Before, I thought it might be the [Jade Goddess] because multiple [Spirit's Blessings] were applied, but perhaps that wasn't the case?
"Is this good?"
"Yes!"
The [White Dragon Princess] put the received goddess statue and paper back into her bag. That aside, it still didn't seem like she had gotten permission from Argenta. Perhaps, seeing that things weren't working out, she just flew out on her own?
"Um, is this a secret from Argenta-san?"
"Yeah…"
Ah, yeah. I thought so.
"Then, I'll prepare some souvenirs, so please have this until then."
"~~~♪"
I placed a wooden plate full of [Torotoro Dried Papu Fruit] on the table. Sweee grabbed some first… and apparently, she was going to share it. In such moments, she really was a thoughtful queen.