Chapter 9: ..Ah, that one's a reincarnated person.

Chapter 9: ..Ah, that one's a reincarnated person. ...Ah, that one’s a reincarnated person.

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Boommmmm!!!

In the early morning mist of Naso Forest, an unheard roar reverberates.N/nêw n0vel chap/ers are published o/n n0v/e/(lb)i(n.)co/m

Naturally, I was jolted awake by that roar and its accompanying vibration.

The Kariva Great Tree, where I nest, trembles violently.

What’s this noise!?

It’s still early in the morning, and yet it disturbs my peaceful sleep!

...I really hate being disturbed while I’m sleeping!

I leap up, frowning, and stick my head out of the hole to look outside.

The dark blue sky is gradually brightening.

Beneath it, in a corner of the lush Naso Forest, black smoke is rising.

<This looks like... an event is happening! Emi, let’s go see!>

This Extra, being a maniac for isekai broadcasts, casually uses slang learned from “events” in streaming. And she’s overly curious and carefree.

Without any sense of caution, she made such a suggestion.

Still groggy from waking up, I, driven by anger for having my peaceful sleep disturbed (planning to throw stones in protest), thoughtlessly dashed toward the source of the roaring noise and smoke.

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...And that brings us to now.

It was quite the roar, wasn’t it, Extra?

<Yes, indeed.>

The cause of such a roar must definitely be something, right?

<You are correct. Emi is smart.>

...Hmm? But what in the world is going on here??

As far as I know, Torch-kun is indeed the son of the village chief, but he’s definitely just a typical village child A, and shouldn’t possess the power to cause such ridiculous destruction?

As I stood there perplexed and frozen, Torch-kun, who had a wry smile on his face, began to mutter to himself.

My super hearing, honed by forest living (probably due to 【Body Strengthening】 making my ears incredibly sharp), caught his words.

“...This requires practice in control. Really, the power of 【Divine Blessing】 is something else...”

...Torch-kun mutters to himself in a “give me a break” manner.

Huh? Was he always the type to talk like an adult?

I thought he was more of a typical mischievous 5-year-old brat...

...Wait, “blessing”?

Torch-kun mentioned a blessing just now, didn’t he?

<He did.>

A blessing is...

<Blessings are the favors bestowed by gods on creatures or lands. In streaming terms, they’re also called “cheats.”>

Torch-kun said 【Divine Blessing】, right?

<Yes, he did. In this world, when you mention “Holy Goddess,” it refers to “Holy Goddess Laintorlie.” A god who governs all that is holy.>

...I remember that name...

That god, probably, was at that auction venue five years ago...

<Laintorlie is a super famous isekai streamer! It’s natural for them to participate in the auction of souls.>

An adult-like demeanor unbefitting of a 5-year-old.

And a mighty power. 【Divine Blessing】.

...Ah, that one’s a reincarnated person.