Chapter 79
As soon as Father left, the animal he had mentioned earlier obediently entered through the door. Are animals in this world always this big? And so pure white… there’s a certain nobility about it. But it’s huge—bigger than an adult man.
When the animal realized that Tiana was awake, it approached her.
Wow… seeing it up close, it’s enormous.
But why don’t I feel scared even though it’s bigger than me? Somehow, it makes me feel safe.
You’re not going to eat me, are you?
“Tiana, you’ve awakened, haven’t you?”
Animals in this world can talk? Huh?
“Wait… animals can talk?!”
“Who are you calling an animal?!”
The animal shouted loudly, denying it.
“Ah! Don’t shout like that all of a sudden!”
Perhaps because she was talking to an animal, Tiana spoke firmly.
“Why does everyone call me a magical beast or an animal?”
Well… that’s because Father called you an animal earlier…
“I am Fenrir, the divine beast blessed by Lord Riel!”
“Eh… Riel!?”
“Yes, I am the one blessed by Lord Riel…”
“You finally sent a divine beast! That’s so irresponsible! If you already know the future, at least give a little advice! I nearly died!”
Interrupting Fenrir, Tiana’s anger toward Riel came pouring out. The fear she had felt yesterday was gone, replaced with a strong, clear voice.
Phew… so, you’re the one who saved us?
“Yes. Lord Riel told me it was a critical situation. At first, I hesitated to help. But as I approached, a pleasant aura reached me, and I thought I couldn’t let it end.”
“A pleasant aura?”
“Your magical power. I feel something different from others. It’s very comforting.”
But… I’m not supposed to have any magical power.
“I don’t have magical power, do I?”
“No, it’s just sealed. You have an enormous amount of magic.”
“So… I can use magic?!”
“If you practice, yes.”
Riel… if I had magic, you should’ve told me earlier. I bet Riel is laughing at me now. Tch.
“Thank you… um, what should I call you?”
“I have no name.”
But… that’s hard to call.
“Then I’ll give you one. Hmm… so white and shining, like a star… Star… the first star… Ah! How about ‘Stella’?”
“That’s a good name.”
“My name is… Stella!”
At that moment, Tiana’s hand and Stella’s forehead glowed. A magic circle briefly appeared, then disappeared.
“Eh? Why did it glow? A magic circle appeared just now, right?”
“Yes, a familiar contract has been formed.”
“A… familiar contract?”
“A contract can be formed by mutual agreement. Its effects are that magical power can be shared with the contracted partner (unless they are blood-related), and if Tiana is in danger, I can sense it immediately.”
“I… agreed to that?”
“You unconsciously gave me a name, didn’t you?”
“Eh! You can make a contract just by that? So… Stella also agreed to the contract with me?”
“Indeed.”
So that means I can stay with this fluffy divine beast forever. Yay! I’m happy, it feels like I’ve made a new friend.
“I see! Thank you again for saving us, Stella. I look forward to being with you from now on.”
Tiana hugged Stella.
“Wow… so fluffy. Warm like the sun and smells nice too.”
“Don’t cling too much.”
Tiana held onto Stella for a while, enjoying the embrace.
Such a good novel I love it! How often do you unlock chapters?