Little Apostle Chapter 08
"Contract Rush"
"I'm tired..."
"Pii~"
"Wafuwafu!"
Taro sprawls out, enveloping Minato and Pipi on their bedding.
They've successfully dispelled curses from nearly a hundred and sixty sacred beasts today. It's only natural to be exhausted.
"But Pipi helped with the dispelling, so I'm really grateful!"
"Pii~"
In total, Minato dispelled around a hundred and twenty, while Pipi handled about thirty.
If Minato had done it alone, they would have to work for another two or three hours after sunset.
"Thanks, Taro. Because of you, we could eat."
"Wafu."
Taro's contribution was remarkable.
"But, I wonder if the river fish... will be okay..."
"Wafuu."
"...I see, I guess it'll be fine."
And then, Minato fell asleep. It's only natural for a five-year-old to get sleepy.
The next day, when Minato and the others wake up and step outside their burrow, they find themselves surrounded by numerous sacred beasts.
"Bubo~" "Chucchu~" "Pio"
"Good morning, everyone. Are you all well?"
"Wafu~" "Pii~"
"Buboooh, Bubobobo"
"Huh, did you prepare breakfast for us?"
"Pio-pio"
It seems the sacred beasts gathered ingredients to express their gratitude to Minato and the others.
"Thank you!"
"Wafuwafu~"
"Pii~"
As always, there were river fish and Rocora fruits.
They cooked them and enjoyed the meal together with all the sacred beasts.
"Bubo~?"
"Hmm? You want to make a contract?"
"Bububo~"
The boar desires the ability to dispel curses and cleanse miasma.
"Hmmm, sacred beasts... they have the power to suppress curses and miasma, right?"
Minato had heard that from Sarakia.
"Bubo~"
According to the boar, sacred beasts can exterminate entities that spread curses and miasma.
Sarakia likely expressed it as "suppressing" those forces.
Suppressing curses, in other words, preventing them from spreading, that's the role of the sacred beasts.
Cleansing the curses that have already spread is the duty of saints and priestesses.
It seems there's a such division of roles.
"But if they make a contract with me, the sacred beasts will also be able to dispel curses and cleanse miasma..."
In fact, Pipi played a significant role yesterday.
"Chu~"
The mice believe that if they can dispel curses themselves, it will make protecting this region much easier.
"I see, that makes sense."
When defeating entities that spread curses, there's a high chance of getting cursed.
That's why there are so many sacred beasts that are cursed.
If they can't dispel the curses themselves, they'll be consumed and die, unless they meet one of the few saints.
Minato found that very sad.
"...If we're making a contract, we should think of names."
"Bubo~"
"Is it okay if we go by numbers?"
"Bubobubo!"
It would take several days to carefully name two hundred sacred beasts.
Rather, It's better to get it done quickly, return home, and save their comrades and family.
That's what the boar insisted.
"I see, you have important comrades back home."
It seems lively sacred beasts came to seek salvation on behalf of others.
"Understood! If that's the case, leave it to me! Then, you're Boar No. 1."
"Bubo~"
"You're Mouse No. 1."
"Chu~"
In this manner, Minato continues naming them.
There are seventy mice, forty-two sparrows, twenty-five doves, ten hawks, seven foxes, five wolves, three boars, two goats, and one bear, totaling a hundred and sixty-five.
"There we go. Have we finished contracting with everyone?"
"Bubo~" "Chuchu~" "Kyukyu~" "Hoho~" "Gaoo~"
The sacred beasts expressed their gratitude many times and returned home.
"Let's play again sometime!"
"Wafu~"
"Pii~"
Minato and His friends saw them off until the sacred beasts were no longer in sight.
"Pipi, are you okay? Is there anyone worrying about you back home?"
"Pii!"
"Do you have something to do? What is it? I'll help."
"...Pippi!"
Pipi says, "Please help me, at that time."
His expression is very earnest.
"Understood. Leave it to me. Just tell me anytime."
"Wafu."
"Pee~"
Pipi squealed happily.
Afterward, Minato and the others returned to their burrow together.
"Contracting is tiring, huh?"
While Saying that, Minato hugged the fluffy Taro.
"Wafu~?"
"Pii~?"
"Yeah. I'll take a little nap..."
By the time he finished speaking, Minato was already asleep.
He must have been very tired.
While thinking about such things, Taro sniffed the scent of Minato head.
After confirming that Minato was sound asleep, Taro asked Pipi.
"Wafu? (What is it that you want to do?)"
"Pii (I can't say right now.)"
"Au? (Minato will help you, you know?)"
"Pii (That's why I can't say. Minato is still too weak.)"
"Au~ (I see...)"
Taro didn't inquire further.
If Minato were to find out, he would rush in without considering his own safety.
That's why Pipi doesn't say it. Taro understood that too.
"Wu (Minato will become strong soon.)"
Taro gently licked Pipi, after Saying so.
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