I Got Possessed, But the Monster Beast Is Adorable - Chapter 20

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#20

I stood there blankly, waiting for the Antragorn’s response.

Since this was their first time dealing with something like this too, opinions were divided.

“Oh, right. I had this.”

I rummaged through my front pocket and ambitiously pulled something out.

What I pulled from my pocket was a large brown cloth pouch.

-Sniff, what’s this smell?

-It smells incredibly sweet!

Sure enough, intense reactions were already starting to come.

Riding this momentum, I untied the decorative ribbon string that was tied around the wrinkled top of the pouch.

Soon, a sweet fragrance spread gently.

“Here, guys. This is a housewarming gift.”

What I confidently presented were scones loaded with raspberry jam.

The surface of the scones even had large chunks of chocolate embedded all over them.

Hehe. How’s that, my masterpiece dessert.

The so-called ‘Devil’s Scones That Clog Your Arteries’!

These were scones I’d made as a gift for Somphara, who loves desserts sweet enough to rot your teeth.

Oh, by the way, Mr. Golem has adult tastes and prefers plain, simple desserts like grain cookies.

Anyway, I brought a few in my pocket in case my blood sugar dropped. It would have been a disaster if I hadn’t brought them.

Since Antragons are ant monsters, wouldn’t their dietary preferences be similar to ants who like sweet things?

Plus, I loaded them with cooking skills. This is my masterpiece following the heavenly apple pie.

I smiled brightly while holding out the scones that were vibrating with sweetness.

-Human. Are you… really giving these to us?

The Antragons’ eyes, which had been so fierce before, were now sparkling brightly.

Cute little things… How’s that, can’t resist it? You’re dying to eat it, aren’t you?

I nodded while wearing the most harmless smile possible.

“Yeah, of course! Here, take them quickly. I’m giving these because I’m sorry for entering your house without an invitation.”

The Antragons who heard me gathered together and whispered among themselves.

Soon, the largest Antragorn among the clan approached me and spoke.

-…Follow us, human. As thanks for the gift, we’ll give you a special tour of our house.

Nice.

I responded with my smile stretching all the way to my ears.

“Yeah, thanks. Just call me Zoe comfortably!”

Sorry, Ruan.

I’ll complete the Quest first, then definitely come save you!

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“Thanks for treating me to such delicious tea too, guys.”

I don’t know how such a place exists in an ant nest, but anyway, I was now being led by the Antragons’ hands and receiving exceptional hospitality in a luxurious Tea Room with crystal chandeliers, sitting in an equally luxurious bentwood chair.

-Ahem, that’s honey tea made with honey we personally collected from Bearlock’s Cave. How is it, delicious?

-Right! That stupid, foolish bear bastard was sleeping soundly even while we were stealing all his honey. Hehe!

Really, the smaller and cuter they are, the worse their personalities…

Bearlock is a magical beast that looks like a giant brown bear with sharp claws, and I encountered it last time when helping Mr. Golem collect honey in the depths of the Demon Forest.

Well, for a wild beast it was relatively docile, but it’s still a proper wild beast…

I shook my head thinking of Bearlock’s bewildered face upon waking up to find all his honey suddenly stolen.

“Haha, really? That’s amazing. As expected, size isn’t everything, right?”

-Hmph, of course. We really get along well with you! Oh, Zoe. Want another cup of honey tea?

The Antragons were a race with very strong pride in themselves, befitting their title as master architects.

Perhaps because of that?

I could see their wariness gradually breaking down from my continued shower of compliments, and when I muttered quietly that I was thirsty, they gladly served me tea.

Well, it would have been faster to tame them with Artika…

But I felt I needed to make them follow me willingly to succeed in the Quest.

Actually, I did briefly consider it since my face was cramping from smiling so much.

“Guys, but who is this Arachnesia you mentioned earlier?”

Thinking I’d built enough intimacy by now, I carefully broached the subject.

I need to complete the Quest quickly so I can go save Ruan.

…Ruan, you’re okay, right?

-That damn spider bitch, you mean?

Hey, where did you learn such bad language.

The largest Antragorn ground his teeth and muttered curses.

“Sp-spider? Arachnesia is a spider?”

-Haaa…

-Wait. Let me, Antragorn 2, explain this.

It seemed they were numbered according to hierarchy.

Antragorn 2, who was standing to the left of the largest Antragorn, continued speaking.

-This place was originally where we Antragons settled and lived. Well, humans bothered us a few times… but we drove them all away each time. Anyway, on what had been a peaceful day. That woman, Arachnesia, appeared.

-Tsk, we should have cut that woman’s throat back then.

Unlike Number 1, who furrowed his brow deeply as soon as that name came up, Number 2 continued speaking with a calm expression.

-Arachnesia, who suddenly appeared here one day, initially asked us to share just a little territory of this place, saying she had lost her dwelling due to humans. She said she would live quietly without harming the Antragorn clan.

“Hm? Aren’t spiders your natural enemies?”

I asked with a puzzled tone.

That’s right. Spiders prey on ants.

-Right. She’s practically our natural enemy. So the majority of Antragons fiercely opposed that request, but Queen Quintilla, who is the master of this dungeon and our queen, is a merciful person, so she eventually accepted Arachnesia. After all, there were many other monsters here that could serve as spider food.

“Uh-huh, and then?”

This is getting quite interesting… Is this a territorial dispute between monsters?

I asked while gulping down my saliva.

-But a few days ago, massive magical energy suddenly covered this place, and all the lesser monsters living here disappeared completely. It was probably after that. That’s when Arachnesia’s attitude completely changed.

W-wait a minute… A few days ago, could it be.

Are you talking about when Ruan transformed into a demon beast?

All the lesser monsters here disappeared completely under the pressure of that magical energy?!

“By any chance, when exactly was that?”

I asked Number 2 while trying to hide my bewildered expression.

-Hmm, that was probably… about three days ago.

As I thought, it’s because of Ruan!

At Number 2’s confirmation, I held my head in my hands.

“So that’s why Arachnesia is trying to destroy your house? To take over this place?”

-Right. Not only is she devouring us Antragons, she’s laying tons of her eggs everywhere.

-Sob, our poor Queen Quintilla… The Queen says this is all her fault and is trying to fight Arachnesia alone!

Number 3, who was next to Number 2, continued with tears in his voice.

Seeing those watery eyes made my heart ache.

Yes, that’s how it happened…

The powerful magical energy disrupted the monsters’ ecosystem.

Now all the puzzle pieces in my head finally fit together.

The rumbling and earthquakes coming from Our House were because of the battle between Quintilla and Arachnesia.

Wait, a spider?

At that moment, something flashed through my mind.

Could it be that the sword wasn’t the problem…

“Um, guys. By any chance, can Arachnesia control objects?”

-Yeah, that’s right. Arachnesia has the ability to control opponents caught in her transparent spider webs. A very, very! despicable ability.

Damn it… That damn spider bitch!

I recalled the glittering thread that had been attached to Ruan’s body.

Ah… why didn’t I notice this sooner?

Ruan, isn’t he going to get eaten by that Arachnesia monster or whatever?

Listening to their story, it was more than enough of a situation for that to happen.

If the lesser monsters disappeared, she’d be getting hungry soon, and there’s a human in front of a hungry monster?

…Oh no, damn it. Absolutely not!

“My, my friend seems to be caught in Arachnesia’s web, what should I do?”

I asked urgently while chewing on my lips anxiously.

-What? There’s another human here besides you?

-We don’t like humans other than Zoe….

-Humans always torment us!

Then the Antragons who heard my words started murmuring among themselves.

Ah, right, these guys don’t like humans!

“Sniff… guys. Ruan is a very precious person to me. So, isn’t there… some way?”

I squeezed out tears while imagining all sorts of sad scenarios.

It was to stimulate even their ant-sized sympathy.

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