Akuyaku Reijou ni Nanka Narimasen - Chapter 423.2 (Patreon)

Rinka, Chita, and Mr. Spirit
Rinka’s Point of View
"You two are certainly close."

Haru-kun said that, and Chita-kun turned bright red and ran away. So cute.

"I wonder if I'll ever get the blessing of a cute spirit like Rosarin-chan's spirits."

"Seems unlikely, doesn't it?"

"Unexpected denial!"

Ugh... Sui-kun is such a bully! Bullying isn't cool!

"No, it's not about you, Rinka, but because of the Spirit Kings. Spirits, in general, tend to show respect to higher-ranking spirits... or get intimidated by them..."

"What's up with that? Can't everyone just get along?"

"... For example, let's say there's a blessing from a lower-ranking spirit and a Spirit King."

"Yes."

"If you need their power to make a campfire?"

"……………"

I understood. They don't want to be bothered for something as trivial as a campfire. I wouldn't want to summon a Spirit King for a campfire, either.

"So, it means I won't be getting the blessing of a tiny, cute spirit in the future..."

Feeling down, it seems Chita-kun came back without me noticing.

"If it's a tiny one, I'm here, so it's okay."

"Yes! I love you, Chita-kun!!"

I petted him, and he gently stroked me. So happy!

"... I guess I'll go to Rosarin's place."

Sui-kun had disappeared without me realizing it. Later, I found him seeking comfort from Rosarin-chan, and when he noticed me, he ran away at lightning speed. Thank you for the tsundere feast.

And then, a few days later...

"............... Why?"

The Spirit Kings had become mini-sized and were sitting in front of me in a formal posture.

"We heard that our master likes small and cute things."

Everyone nodded at the words of the Spirit King of Fire.

"Huh?"

Wait, they did this for me!?

"Well, I do like them... but you're the Spirit Kings, so you don't need to worry about it."

(Master…)

No, I just said something reasonable, that's all. I didn't say anything nice. Please don't look at me with those sparkling eyes.

"Oh, but... I'm going to go dungeon-crawling with Rosarin-chan and the others from now on, so being small will be helpful then."

"I see."

The Spirit Kings understood and left. But how did they find out that I like small and cute things?

When I asked the knowledgeable Sui-kun, he said that spirits like to be liked by the ones they bestow blessings upon. So the actions of the Spirit Kings were normal from the spirits' perspective. And maybe a nearby spirit overheard my mumbling and reported it. I have to be careful about what I say, it seems.

"I mean, for example, if Rosarin liked Haku the most, I might even wear a mole costume."

"I think Rosarin-chan likes you just the way you are, Sui-kun.”

"I agree. Regardless of our differences, Rosarin accepts us for who we are."

"Fufu..."

I couldn't help but laugh.

"What's so funny?"

"Don't you see? It's just like in a drama. Rosarin-chan and Sui-kun are really close. You guys have a strong bond."

"Of course! Rosarin received our blessings, after all!"

Somehow... spirits are fundamentally earnest, I thought. While watching Sui-kun, who blushed and ran away, I clasped my hands together and said, "Thank you for the tsundere feast."

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