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Chapter 432: Even if the Opponent Is a Grim Reaper, if Words Can Communicate, Things Will Somehow Work Out

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Anemo!? Whats wrong!? Did something happen!?

I rushed over to Anemo, who was curled up and shaking violently. With chattering teeth and a face on the verge of tears, she spoke:

N-no. Its not that, but that

That? You mean the white lizard? What about it?

That, thats a Death Lizard If you touch it, youll die!

!?

In an instant, my consciousness left time behind. The black light dwelling in my pupils condensed, ready to bring The End to the white lizard, and my right hand

(T/N: Damn imagine if that God touched Tia)

Its okay! Or should I say, Im okay?

Tia?

Seeing Tias calm demeanor despite Anemos terror and those words, the tension left my body. After taking a deep breath, I addressed Tia again.

What do you mean by okay?

This little one, it absorbed no, ate? My mana.

Mana?

Yes, mana. In this world where mana doesnt recover Ahem, it would certainly be scary for normal people, but you know, for me?

Ah, I see.

Finally understanding, I felt deeply relieved. For the people of this world, mana was synonymous with life. Thinking of it as having their lifespan drained, there was ample reason to fear this white lizard.

However, my and Tias mana recovered normally. Sure, if a massive amount of mana was suddenly drained, we might feel unwell, but judging from Tias condition, that didnt seem to be the case.

In other words, it was practically harmless to Tia and I. But for the people of this world, it was a lethal enemy. That must have been why this white lizard was called a Death Lizard.

I see, I see. I understand the situation, but we still have to kill it, right?

Yes! Please, quickly do something about it quickly!

As I drew my sword again, Anemo, still crouching, urged me on. Even if it was harmless to us, we couldnt let a creature that was harmful to the people of this world go free. But Tia stood up, gently cradling the small lizard to her chest, and shook her head.

That would be wasteful. This little one could be really useful, you know?

Wasteful?

Yes, wasteful. Hey Ed, this child lives by eating mana, right?

Hm? We just heard that Oh, I see!

Thats right, this little one can be a substitute for Nukimizu.

Living in this dungeon by eating mana. In other words, it was living by absorbing mana from the debris of Encounters. However

Yeah, but with that small body, it cant absorb much mana, right? It seems satisfied after getting just a little mana from you just now.

Thats because I noticed and limited my mana output, so it couldnt absorb any more. I dont know how much it can absorb, but isnt it worth trying?

Thats true, but

Despite Tias suggestion, I turned back to look at Anemo. She was still cowering, just barely raising her face to observe the situation.

I think it could be useful, but if Anemo is against it, we cant do it. It seems dangerous to let it go too, so well have to dispose of it here.

Hmm Hey Anemo. Youre afraid of this little one because you think it might absorb your mana, right?

Y-yes. Thats right, but?

Then, it would be fine if your mana couldnt be absorbed, right?

? I suppose so?

I understand. Then Ed, could you put a drop of Anemos blood in the Tashimizu vial and bring it here? The Tashimizu, not the Nukimizu, okay?

Oh, alright? Anemo, is that okay?

Eh? Well, yes. If its just that much.

With a confused expression, Anemo nevertheless cut her fingertip and let a drop of blood fall into the small Tashimizu vial she had taken out. I received it and handed it to Tia.

Here, is this good?

Thanks, Ed. Now then Blood is knowledge, blood is life. That which is named and that which is life becomes the light that connects the covenant, becoming the body and blood that connects the path from there to here.

Cradling the small vial in her hands, Tia began chanting something while gently swirling it. The vial was enveloped in a soft light, and after confirming this, Tia dropped a single drop onto the red gem on the white lizards forehead.

Kyuu!

There, that should do it. Now this little one wont absorb Anemos mana anymore.

Um?

Ah, right. To explain in more detail, I used the blood as a medium to create a magical connection between Anemo and this little one. This merged the mana of Anemo and this child into a single entity of Anemo and this child, so it wont eat its own mana Also, you should be able to communicate simple intentions now, I think?

You can do something like that!? Im sorry, Tia-san, but its a bit hard to believe

Then why dont you try giving this little one an instruction? Oh, as I said before, its only simple instructions, okay? Like come here or go there, try to imagine as concretely as possible what you want it to do.

Saying this, Tia placed the white lizard on the floor. As it stayed still, Anemo nervously addressed it.

Then go to the right?

Kyuu?

But the white lizard didnt move. As Anemos brow furrowed deeply, Tia hurriedly spoke up.

You know, Anemo, I dont think a lizard understands right and left.

Ah, right! I see. Then, um move a little bit that way!

Kyuu!

When Anemo gave this instruction with accompanying gestures, the white lizard moved to the left.

Eh, why that way Oh, I see. The direction I pointed to.

A lizard that doesnt understand right certainly wouldnt have the thought process to reverse left and right due to opposite viewpoints. But as Anemo realized that it had moved in the exact direction she had indicated, her gaze towards the lizard visibly changed.

So, does that mean Tia-san, can I try a bit more?

Of course. Just remember, this little one isnt obeying your orders, its just listening to what youre saying, okay?

Yes! Um, then this way!

Kyuu!

Then this way!

Kyuu!

This way just kidding, this way!

Kyu, kyuu?

Ahahahaha, you fell for it!

Kyuuu!

The white lizard had been scurrying left and right, but it couldnt keep up with Anemos feint and fell for it easily. As Anemo laughed, the white lizard approached rapidly with a cry and in that moment, the laughing Anemo raised both hands to protect her face and fell back on her bottom.

Eek!? Huh?

And faced with this reaction from Anemo, the white lizard stopped moving.

Its not coming closer? Why Could it be because I got scared?

Kyuu

At the small, seemingly sad cry, Anemos face contorted. She slowly straightened up and, bit by bit, began to approach the white lizard.

Ugh, Im scared. Im scared, but but

Kyuu?

Nothing will change if I just stay afraid so so

As Anemo crawled on all fours like a baby, inching closer, the white lizard remained still, only tilting its head. And to this symbol of her fear, Anemo finally extended her hand.

Will you be my friend?

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Kyuu!

After sniffing the outstretched fingertip with its nostrils flaring, the white lizards thin tongue flicked out to lick it. As it then climbed up her arm to her shoulder

Eep N-nice to meet you?

Kyuu!

Anemo forced a strained smile and gently stroked its small head.

(T/N: Just busy with college, really cant find time to translate or do anything)

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