Ch.18 During Dungeon Training Session, They Said He Might be a Unicorn

"Hoshino-chan! What kind of monster is that?"

"Umm... I don't know. It's a baby, so it doesn't look anything like the ones in the picture book yet..."

"Oh really! Hoshino... um... Yuzuki-chan! Is Yuzuki-chan okay?"

"Haha, that's fine. Everyone calls me that."

Yuzuki "-chan".

Yeah... If anything, it would sound strange to be called "-kun" with this kind of outfit...

The training session consisted of handouts and booklets that were very typical of a government office... and by the way, Mukoubi-san, who is looking up from below right now, was dozing off like it's normal... during the break.

Apparently, as Mukoubi-san has recovered her energy after sleeping, she rushes over and hugs Omanju.

"Kyui!"

"Haha, that tickles!"

I thought Omanju might get angry when she suddenly hugged him from the front, but he seems to be purring instead.

Normally, dogs and cats get scared when this happens... I guess it's because he's a monster.

"It's really cute. But how did you get it? You're here for this beginner's course, so you've never been into a dungeon before, right?"

"Ah, yes. Actually, he escaped from a dungeon..."

Yumetsuki-san, who smells lovely in her perfume, is joining the conversation and hesitantly petting his mane.

Omanju was happy too, making squeaking noises, and it seemed like he liked both of them.

Yeah, this one's so cute, like a stuffed animal.

This is what happens when there are girls around, saying "so cute, so cute" all the time.

Well, I guess it's better than being feared.

"...So that means you've already defeated some monsters! Amazing! I could never do that!"

"My athletic ability is also... completely nonexistent."

"Ahaha, I too was so focused on helping this child that I didn't think of anything else."

"Kyui!"

It's rare to find a monster in the middle of town...or rather, in the bushes of a country road that you can find anywhere...but that's precisely why the slimes that were chasing him were also weakened.

"But I've heard that monsters are really expensive to maintain...and, well, our household finances are tight, so I feel like I'm trying to use this monster to earn more than I do from my current part-time job, and I feel kind of bad about it..."

"Huh? Isn't that good? This child would be happy if he could be of use to his master, you know? Right?"

"Kyui!"

"I've heard that monsters have a strong fighting instinct and a lot of stamina, so they need to be exercised. Also, they tend to be disliked by people who remember the time when monsters were abundant..."

"...Yes, if possible, I'd like to tire him out in the dungeon and minimize travel. I do have a garden at home, but it will be very... not suitable once he get bigger."

Of course... We don't know how big this child will get.

Considering that, maybe it's better not to level up too much?

No, no, it's better to raise your income and go down to a lower floor to save on living expenses.

"Um... Hoshino-san...?"

"Oh, I'm sorry! Shall we continue now?"

"Oh, no. All that's left is practical training by going through the underground passage next door and venturing into a dungeon for beginners..."

"I want to dive in soon!"

The 4 of us were petting Omanju when we heard a voice, and I thought it was like when a teacher scolds you at school...but it seems that's not it?

"Um, I'm sorry if I'm wrong, but... I think that monster might be this one..."

As she said that, she handed us the picture book displayed on her tablet, and the 3 of us looked at it.

A white horse.

It's a white horse with horns.

"...Unicorn? Like the horses that appear in fairy tales?"

"This child is a unicorn?!"

"Unicorn... Wait, youre a horse?"

"Kyui?"

With the name Unicorn, Mukoubi-san starts thinking deeply as her twin tails bouncing up, while Yumetsuki-san was surprised, her body shaking...because she saw it...it seems both of them have an image in mind.

Of course, because even I know about it.

That's it, right?

It's the gentle horse that appears in those kinds of picture books, right?

"But do monsters like that exist? Shouldn't these kinds of creature be from mythology and stuff?"

"...Yes. There have been a few reported cases worldwide where they have appeared as bosses in dungeons. However, in all those cases, combat was avoided, so their combat abilities remain completely unknown..."

"Oh really? You are a unicorn?"

"Kyui!"

I wonder if he understands or not... He probably doesn't understand, he probably just chirped back because I spoke to him.

"...A unicorn. I'm not sure if it's a monster or not..."

"I think they tend to be attracted to girls who look like princesses!"

"...Yes, in the sense of purity."

Oh, I see, that's why you have a wart on your forehead.

So this wart will become the horn... If so, it's going to be difficult to find the right angle to pet him.

"...Um, Instructor-san? In that case, if by any chance she were to make umm... well..." (TL: Talking about if the owner becomes pregnant)

"...If the behavior remains the same... He might eliminate her once she's not suitable..."

"In that case, it would be a serious problem..."

"...Indeed, thank you. I'll talk to my superiors about it..."

A working professional instructor and the university student Yumetsuki-san are deep in conversation.

Maybe it's better not to listen to what adults are talking about.

"Huh? I wonder what they're talking about. Right, Yuzuki-chan?"

"Hmm... Oh, it looks like there is something pointy here."

"Wow. That's kind of strange."

"Kyui."

Perhaps because the 2 adults started talking, Mukoubi-san's coming over here and we decided to pass the time by petting Omanju together.

...I don't think anything has changed, but Omanju seems to be in a much better mood than usual... Well, as long as he's happy.

"...Just to be sure, I'd like to ask her... under the guise of an investigation, whether she has a boyfriend or not..."

"That would be a good idea... In the unlikely event that a unicorn that has grown into an S-rank or higher monster goes berserk..."

"But these days, that kind of thing is..."

"We can't force her, but... we need to have personnel ready in case things go out of control..."

But I'm glad.

Even in the city, there are kind people.

I totally thought I'd be found out immediately and told, "A crossdressing guy?! Gross!"

Ah, but maybe I should told them now.

Hmm.

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