My first job is to discern.
Born from God, raised by priests on God’s land, my duty is to protect this world.
To protect that world, I never questioned becoming the core of a dungeon.
We divine beasts, possessing great power, have the mission to protect and stabilize the world.
Knowing the meaning of my birth from the start, I had no doubts or complaints about that mission.
However, I do have doubts about the temporary master with whom I am to share that mission.
My power is great; among Fenrirs, my strength and magic power are exceptionally high.
The priests even called me a divine child.
If my power is so great, I don’t need a temporary master.
Isn’t it natural to think that only God, my creator and true master, is enough?
To my doubt, God replied with a single word.
“Disce rn.”
Though God is usually cheerful, playful, and only interested in small humans, He answered my question seriously.
Then, I will follow that word and discern.
Whether he is a vessel who can wield me.
And then the day came when I would meet the being who would become my temporary master.
For the first time, I left the familiar land with the priest who took care of me.
When I left that land, protected by a barrier and with a strong divine presence, the outside world felt so fragile.
The air, easily rewritten by my magic, and the presences, which could be called weaklings compared to the divine beasts on the land.
I was surprised that the outside was so fragile.
Disappointment and acceptance; those were my emotions upon leaving.
There’s no way there could be beings stronger than me so easily.
That thought only amplified my emotions.
When I was transported here, the three beings standing before me had presences stronger than the weak ones I felt from afar, but I still believed I was stronger.
Besides, I am still young; God said I still have room to grow.
The thought of obeying such a small being was unacceptable.
Moreover.
“Nascent?”
He insulted me.
What?
You are dissatisfied with my power?
You, with your tiny body, are dissatisfied with my power?
It makes me sick. My power is supreme, recognized even by God.
I have the talent to reach the pinnacle of that land!
The priests are saying something, but I don’t care. I will devour this one.
Let them perish miserably and pay for mocking me.
Thinking so, I pounced, but.
What is this guy?
“Kahahahaha!”
He’s fighting me while laughing.
Small yet strong.
Fragile yet unbroken.
Why can he challenge me repeatedly, even though he knows he cannot break me?
Why can’t I defeat him? Why can’t I devour him?
This is new. I don’t understand this!
What is this? What is this? What is this!
Fun! More, more! Let’s play!
The others give up immediately when they fight me.
Those stronger than me find fighting me troublesome.
Fighting such people isn’t fun, so I thought fighting was a boring task.
But that’s not true!
He clashes with me head-on.
He doesn’t break even when I fight with all my might!
Amazing! This guy is amazing! He doesn’t break even when he clashes head-on.
My fangs don’t hit him. My claws graze him, but they don’t connect!
His attacks are landing blows with increasing precision, conveying impacts to my body.
It doesn’t hurt yet, but I can feel that it will eventually hurt as the accuracy and strength of his attacks grow.
Exciting.
I never knew such a small being could be so strong!
“Disce rn.”
God, so that’s what you meant! There’s so much more in the world that I don’t know!
There are small and weak beings, but there are also small yet strong ones!
And there are beings who will do such fun things with me!
“Vales!”
Amazing! This time it’s big!
White, long, and with a lot of magic power!
Incredible! Even on the continent, there are few children this strong!
Will you play with me? You’ll play, right?!
He uses magic, but it doesn’t affect me!
It tastes incredibly delicious and invigorates my body, so give me more!
But it’s getting a bit tough.
I like fighting a lot, but I don’t like being attacked unilaterally.
So I’ll fight from a distance.
That way, I can see everything and it’s easier to fight.
Ahaha! But amazing! This is the longest fight I’ve ever had!
What is it? What will you show me next?!
I’m so looking forward to it! Show me more!
I want to fight more, more and more.
Before I knew it, I was completely captivated by this small being, “Jiro.”
The fight ultimately ended in a draw.
Jiro’s blade pierced my body, telling me that it hurt.
And then I learned.
That I am not invincible.
That there are strong beings, even if they appear small and fragile.
And that he is worthy of being my temporary master.
At least he has the skill to fight me and teach me pain.
I’m willing to lend him a little of my power.
My only slight dissatisfaction is that I want to fight again.
I thought it would be impossible since he would soon become the core of a dungeon, but that didn’t happen.
This human, Jiro, doesn’t have a dungeon yet.
So, he told me to stay at his home leisurely for a while.
It’s a cramped space compared to the continent, and it smells a bit like other divine beasts, but the magic power is sufficient, it’s warm, and the food made by the fallen angel, Himik, is delicious.
The vampire, Memoria, makes cushions for my sleeping area, so I suppose I’ll live here.
The demon, Evia, sometimes checks on me and plays, so I won’t be bored.
Besides.
“Aua.”
“Kya kya!!”
It feels strangely comfortable to be with these small, warm beings.
I won’t allow anyone else to use my fur as a toy anymore.
You are special because you are Jiro’s child.
Oh, stop trying to eat my fur.
Huh? Are you hungry? Honestly, here, Dark Elf! Um, Suella!! You say you’re hungry! Hurry up!
They are a bit noisy, capricious, prone to crying, and can do nothing, but since Jiro asked me to look after them, I’ll take care of them!
Besides, being with them means they’ll take me to places other than this mansion.
It’s not because I’m worried about them, you know!
“Yo! Feri, you seem to have taken care of my daughters. Thanks.”
Honestly, making a divine beast like me a babysitter, what are they thinking?
“You seem displeased, but your face says otherwise.”
Shut up! It’s because these children won’t let go of my body, so I have no choice! They’re as fragile as they look, and they’ll get hurt if I move!
I am a divine beast that protects the world! Protecting these small lives is my mission!
Yes! This is my mission! It’s not like I want to sleep with them!
It’s not like I find it warm, the food delicious, or the place reasonably comfortable!
So don’t pat my head! If you’re going to pat me, do it on my back!
Or better yet, under my chin!
That’s right, that’s good.
Hmph, it seems you’re starting to understand my magnificence!
As for a reward, a battle in that wide-open space later will be fine!
Even I get stiff if I only play with these children.
You haven’t been fighting much lately either, have you?!
It’s not like I’m worried about you!
I just want to exercise!
Also, you should have more females!
With someone as strong as you, having only four females by your side is too few!
If you’re going to be my master, you should build a more impressive pack!
Alright! You’ve added another one to the pack!
The pace is slow, but that’s fine.
Yes, that’s fine.
Days passed by so quickly that even I, who am oblivious to the passage of time, could tell.
It was then that I realized.
That this time would soon end.
You may think I haven’t noticed, but I have.
You’ve started creating a dungeon, and the day I become its core is approaching.
After you pet me and fight me, you look at me with a strange expression.
You’re making time to spend with me, even if it’s just a little, so I can be part of your pack.
You’re making time to be with me, even though you don’t have much time.
You’re an idiot.
You’re a fool.
You’re… too kind.
I’m not becoming the core of a dungeon unwillingly.
The mission to protect the world is a supreme mission bestowed upon me by God.
That will never change.
Never, for all eternity.
It’s not like I’d feel lonely just because I’m becoming the core of a dungeon.
However, well, if I’m gone, Yukiera and Sachiera will cry.
You must make sure to stop them from crying as the leader of the pack.
I won’t look after them anymore!
I look forward to meeting you all again, but as beings different from the small, fragile crybabies you are now!
Jiro, I lied a little earlier.
The mission to protect the world remains unchanged.
But I secretly created a mission attached to that mission, with God unaware.
So that you and your pack can be a little happier.
My mission is to become an impregnable dungeon now that I am its core.
The main objective is world protection, but if the world is protected, you will also be a little happier.
Hmph, don’t misunderstand.
This is my gratitude for giving me a name, Divine Beast Fenrir, and for welcoming me with open arms as part of your pack!
Jiro, a being between human and dragon.
Dark Elves Suella, Yukiera, Sachiera, Keiri.
Fallen Angel Himik.
Demon Evia.
Vampire Memoria.
And many others who welcomed me, thank you all!
Though it feels like an instant, a mere fleeting moment to me, you all undoubtedly made me feel happiness!
So listen, inhabitants of this island, this island that I, though small, have come to favor!
Jiro is the master of this island.
I am the divine beast of this island!
As long as we are here, this island will prosper!
You are undeniably beings to be protected within God’s mission!
I am Divine Beast Fenrir!!
My name is Feri!
The happiness that these small beings made me feel, even for a moment, I, the divine beast, will multiply it tenfold, a hundredfold, and shower it upon you!
Listen!
So don’t make such a sad face, Jiro!
I will willingly become the core of your dungeon!
What, the time I’m the core will be like a long nap.
However, Jiro, let me tell you, if my favorite place is gone when I wake up next, I won’t forgive you.
When I wake up next, this place will not be this tiny town but something magnificent.
Show me that.
That is the condition for me lending you my power.
Honestly, small beings are such a handful.
Be grateful.
That someone like me is your divine beast.
I’m looking forward to it.
I approve.
My temporary master.
Another side End
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