Ch.25 A Squirrel Beastwoman who Projects Her Aspirations onto Herself

TL note : I'm sorry, I got busy yesterday and forgot to upload it. Anyway, hope you enjoy the chapter!

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It was accidental, coincidental and unexpected.

After defeating a monster, I parted ways with someone I'd met through this game and become friends with, and I dropped in to take a short break, where we met.

After thinking about whether or not to call out to her, I finally did.

A small figure, about 10cm tall. Transparent skin and translucent wings. A young face and a mix of black and brown hair. To top it off, she was wearing a pure white dress.

It was indeed a fairy there. At first I wasn't sure if it was a spirit or a fairy, but either way I knew it was either of those.

Her just being there is gives a mystical feeling to this place. I can't help but murmur in my mind how cute she is.

This was the first time I'd seen this race in this game. I thought it might be related to some event, but-

"Hey, are you taking a break too?"

After saying that, I wondered if I had been too frank, so I moved and lay down, my eyes wandering. I was nervous, thinking maybe I had said the wrong thing for a first meeting.

The other person also looked surprised. Perhaps it was because I had come into her private space, or because I had spoken to her. She had her hands on her chests.

Since we met by chance and took the time to talk to each other, we want to become friends. If the other person doesn't immediately run away, it means that we can seize the opportunity.

However, there was no response from the other side, and there was no hope of a verbal exchange. If this continued, it would become an awkward, silent space.

"It feels good here, isn't it?"

And then my second voice came out.

A safe conversation? That's fine, even a safe one. If the other person can empathize with you, the conversation will continue.

But still there is no reply. Ah, the breeze is cool.

"So, will there be any event quests or something?"

By the time I realized what had happened, I already said it out loud.

I thought this might be one of those, but I didn't really want to confirm it.

As I was fretting about how to patch things up, I heard a question in response: "what is event quest?"

Although she had finally replied, I regretted not being considerate enough.

Of course, there's no way that the NPCs would know. Even if they did, it would be difficult for them to understand.

To them, this world is a place to live. It's definitely not a game. Even if we players tell them that, they'll just laugh at us and say there's no way that's true.

Apparently, there was a person who kept telling an NPC that this world was a game, and I heard rumors that they got into a fight and the NPC punched the player. I guess the NPC thought they were making fun of him.

It's the players' fault for not trying to understand that everyone in this world is a sentient being.

"Ah, of course you wouldn't know. Sorry. A spirit? A fairy? I don't know which, but this is the first time I've met you so I juat wanted to talk."

In the end, I made an excuse. A lame excuse.

It's a way of saying it that suits the role-play. It's what I imagine a cool woman to be like.

In real life, I wouldn't respond or talk like this. I'm just having fun because it's a game.

I play the role of a person living in this world who has been raised to have this kind of personality.

According to the NPC, they don't even know where the divine race was born and raised.

So, the player's upbringing is up to themselves. Whoever they want to be is who they are now.

The fairy was a little confused by my reply.

Maybe it's because I guessed her species. It was narrowed down to two, and it wouldn't be strange if there were other species that looked similar.

As I was thinking about this, a translucent window suddenly appeared with a clinking sound.

"Why now?" I thought, surprised, but when I looked at it, I saw the word "quest".

[<Quest: Fairy's Errand> has appeared. Would you like to accept it?]

"Eh!?" I was about to shout, but I had to hold back.

Even though it wasn't an event quest, It's still a quest. Isn't this rare? And she was indeed a fairy. I got lucky.

"Oh, a normal quest. It seems rare, I think I'll give it a try."

The word "quest" itself is commonly used in this world, so this statement should be fine. Is the word "normal" out?

While pretending to be calm, I touched the plus sign on the right edge of the window with my trembling right hand.

The plus sign disappears, and the quest details are displayed below. I want to make sure to check them carefully.

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[<Quest: Fairy's Errand> has appeared. Would you like to accept it?]

Recommended Level : 3

Yes/No

<Quest Details>

A fairy wants a map, but doesn't know where it is. It seems she's looking for a player to help her.

Reward: Fairy-related item

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This is indeed an errand. It told me to buy the map for her and deliver it.

Looking at the quest details, I decided it was going to be easy. I touched Yes.

"Well, I'll be off for a bit. Ah, don't move from here, okay?"

Since she seems to be in trouble, I'll bring it to her right away. I'm also interested in the reward items.

The shop that sells maps isn't far from here. I can dash there and get it.

However, it would be a hassle if she moved. Even if I brought the map as requested, if she disappeared I would have to go looking for her.

To complete the quest, it would be too difficult to find fairies in this vast world. So I'm putting a nail in the coffin.

She must have realized that moving would cause me trouble, as she nodded repeatedly.

Now that it's settled, I chantlessly activated <Fugitive>, a skill that makes me faster for a set period of time, and accelerates even more after 10 seconds.

Let's go! I put strength into my legs and jump towards the next roof. I run across the roof, and when I reach the edge, I jump onto the next roof. Dash dash dash!

After 10 seconds, my speed increases. This would be difficult to control for people who are not used to moving on the roof.

"But I'm differe- acki!? Oush"

I messed up. I didn't need to say anything, but I opened my mouth and bit my tongue. I could feel a little blood coming out. I could taste iron.

I'm glad I set my pain sensitivity to 50%. If it was 100%, I'd be rolling around in pain.

Fighting the pain, I didn't stop moving. I put my foot on the next roof and slid down.

I continued running down the road, avoiding people.

I came across a shop selling maps. It would be dangerous to jump in with the skill active, so I gradually slowed down.

Just as I got to the front of the store, the skill ran out.

"Boss, do you have a map?"

This store has no doors, and the products are displayed so that they can be seen from the outside, in order to welcome any customer.

I called out as I entered the store because there were so many products, and it would be quicker if someone told me which is which.

"Hmm? Oh, it's you. A map, is it? Which map do you want?"

"Which map..."

Come to think of it, I didn't ask her about it.

It wasn't written in the quest description, so I guess any map would be fine. If she's in the royal capital and want a map, then it should be a map of the royal capital.

"A map of the royal capital."

"Aight. Wait a moment... Here's it."

After a very short wait, I was handed a map of Nemor, the capital of the Kingdom of Harula.

I paid the owner 100 manny and left the store.

"The recast time... Good, I can use it again."

Let's dash back to fairy-san. I activate <Fugitive> again.

I run down the street, avoiding people, then turn into an alley and jump onto a roof.

If someone saw me on the roof, I'd stand out. When I jump off the roof before, I first got off in an alley and then got on the road. I don't like being noticed.

I then dashed back to my client.

"Here it is. It's the map you wanted."

I hand it over, worried about whether she can hold the map, which is bigger than her body. No, the map is floating, so it's not a handover. I wonder if that's telekinesis.

There is a clinking sound as soon as the delivery is completed.

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[You have completed the quest: Fairy's Errand. Would you like to receive your reward?]

Yes/No

<Quest Completion Reward>

・Fairy dust

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The quest was successfully completed. The fairy-related item listed as a reward was fairy dust.

When I appraised it, it was 3 stars. It's a fairly rare material.

"Oh? Fairy dust? Wow, that's quite rare. Thanks fairy-san."

I was the one who accepted the quest, and I was given a rare material that I had never seen before, so I thanked her.

I was able to interact with her, a mysterious fairy, and even accepted a quest from her.

I want to become closer to her, but if I continue to pester her, she might get annoyed with me the next time we meet so I ran away.

"I don't want that."

I muttered softly, but she probably didn't hear it.

I leave this place looking forward to seeing her again. No need to say goodbye. I had a feeling we'd meet soon.

As I got off the top of the church and was getting ready, I heard a voice from behind me. Behind me was the entrance to the church.

He wouldn't come here unless he had business there, so he probably died and was resuscitated.

"Oh, Midori has also been resurrected?"

"No, I had some business to take care of."

"I see. Wow, that chicken in the forest is strong. I thought I was lucky because I had my arm turned into stone, but I still attacked it, and I still lost."

"Are you a savage? At least prepare some plan or bring some medicine with you."

"Hahaha, normal is boring."

Looking at Takemaru, the friend I made through this game, laughing like that, I let out a sigh. I want to be healed by that fairy.

That wish of her would come true a few hours later.

And Sakidori Midori still doesn't know that they will become good friends.

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〘Job: Beginner Magician〙

A secondary job derived from Thief.

Whether it's a human or a monster, they can deceive their opponent and perform skillful techniques.

When set as a job, a slight status correction will be applied to AGI, DEX, and LUK

Employment conditions:

1. Be in a thief-related job.

2. Learn and memorize one skill from a Magician NPC.

〘Skill: Fugitive〙

A skill that can be used by those who are in thief-related job.

For 30 seconds, your legs will be adjusted, allowing you to walk and run faster. After 10 seconds, it will accelerate further.

Recast time: 20 seconds

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