I tried to sort out the information, but I couldn’t.
Leaving aside the hungry fluffy muscle transformation incident, I asked Mary and Rinka what exactly had happened.
“I dunno, nya.”
Yeah, I figured as much. It’s Mary-tan, after all! So, I tried asking Rinka instead.
“I dunno either. I was just called to deal with the smell in the first place. Then, on a whim, I thought I’d do something about the evil too, and this happened.”
“Useless.”
“Wait! Isn’t that too cruel!? I was summoned and immediately assaulted by a horrible stench! Show some pity for your poor niece!”
Rinka yapped in protest, but the mystery of Mary-tan’s magical girl transformation remained unsolved.
“So, why was Rinka called in the first place? Is she the stink removal specialist or something?”
“That’s right, nya. Rinka is the Stinky Stuff Specialist of the Guardian of the Amethyst, nya. She took care of the stink this time too, nya.”
“… Excuse me?”
“Objection! I never agreed to that!”
Rinka desperately objected. Being labeled the “stinky stuff specialist” was definitely undesirable. However, considering our party was mostly beastkin, with the occasional Ernst… I had to admit, it kind of made sense.
“I honestly couldn’t care less whether Rinka is the stink specialist or not. What I want to know is—why did she become a shrine maiden?”
“Wait! Isn’t that too dismissive!? It was just on a whim. Evil is basically like gods, right? So I figured it might work.”
And it actually did work. The area was now filled with pure magic.
“I really don’t care about Rinka.”
After all, Tsu-san has transformation abilities. Compared to the times Rinka disguised herself as an old man, this was actually a relatively normal look for her.
The real problem was Mary-tan. Neither Fuurin nor Suzu had transformation abilities…
“… Wait a second… Mary, what about the Rosarinjas Bracelet!?”
Let me explain! The Rosarinjas Bracelet is a transformation item for Rosarinjas!! It’s a handy tool that can change form depending on the need!!
“It got eaten, nya~”
“Knew it!!”
Suzu, you little…! So she gained transformation abilities too. And after seeing Rinka’s transformation…? I glanced over and saw that Rinka’s Tsu-san had gone into silent mode.
“… Was this your doing?”
The staff turned pale blue. What a transparent reaction. So you’re the culprit! When I flexed my fingers menacingly, Rinka tried to shield her staff.
“Wait! Tsu-san just taught Suzu a little trick! The goal was achieved, so isn’t it fine!? More importantly, what are we gonna do about the hustling muscles!?”
Rinka pointedly reminded me of the painful reality she had been avoiding.
“Guh!? N-no, before that—why did that stench even happen in the first place!?”
“Well… um…”
“The beastkin who were once black kitties were locked up here without being properly cared for, nya. So they ended up really stinky, nya.”
Pochi hesitated, but Mary gave a concise and clear explanation. I see.
“In other words, my enemy is here. To abuse fluffiness is an unforgivable crime, even if God allows it—I WILL NOT! In the name of justice, I shall torture them all!!”
Pochi clutched his head while Mary, Rinka, and Nex clapped.
Rosarin, on to battle!!—or so I thought, but then a voice stopped me.
“Wait.”
The old man who had been black just a moment ago had turned into a pure white muscle and was now speaking.
“First of all… let me express my gratitude to the chosen maidens. And to the goddess who granted us the miraculous pot…”
“I’m not a goddess.”
Please stop arbitrarily promoting me to divinity. I am, after all, just a human—an ever-so-slightly mischievous and playful marquise. Nothing more than an ordinary marquise.
“You even saved our children. We are grateful.”
“I told you, I’m not a goddess.”
This fluffy creature refused to listen.
“… O’Goddess.”
“I’m NOT a goddess.”
With unwavering determination, I continued to deny it. This was a line I refused to cross. At the very least, I did not want to step outside the bounds of humanity.
“She’s right. Rosarin-chan is not a goddess—she’s something even greater.”
I immediately punished Rinka for her unnecessary remark. Something greater than a god!? How rude!! I keep telling you, I’m just an ordinary marquise!! I hit Rinka with a hand claw.
“Gyaah! Mercy! My head is splitting!!”
Once released from my grip, Rinka slumped over, exhausted.
“… Something even greater than a goddess… young lady lady.”
“You don’t have to phrase it like that either, old man! And that’s not right!”
“That’s right, Papa. Rosarin Oneechan is a Meat Saintess, a Hero, and an incredible Rosarin, nya.”
“MARY-TAAAAAN!??”
I was utterly shocked by this unexpected betrayal from Mary-tan, whom I had always treated as my precious little sister.
What do you mean, an “incredible Rosarin”!? Just what am I in Mary-tan’s mind!?
“T-this isn’t right, is it!? Pochi, Nex! Say it’s not true!!”
“… Sorry.”
“…………(averts eyes)”
No allies… My beloved younger siblings had turned against me! As I sulked into a ball, the white-furred muscle-man spoke.
“O magnificent Rosarin-sama.”
“………………….”
Losing the will to argue, I evolved into a Sulking-rin. Dirk… I need my healing, my angel!!
“We were imprisoned here because our evil was seen as a disease. We were quarantined. That, in itself, is understandable.”
A nation being destroyed or crippled by an epidemic is not uncommon. Rationally, I could understand the decision. Rationally, I could, but—I am Rosarin. And I do not forgive fools who abuse fluffiness.
“But those who mistreated us unjustly—I WILL NOT FORGIVE! With these muscles bestowed upon me, I shall punish them!!”
“I’ll help too!”
“Me too!”
Oh? Even the muscle-enhanced children were ready for battle? Hehehe, I like that! In that case, I shall grant you power!!
“Alright! I grant you permission! Go forth and destroy! Rinka!”
“Yes, ma’am! Gale Thunder! Lion’s Ferocity!!”
Rinka cast strengthening spells. The muscles became super-hustle muscles!
I stacked additional enhancement magic on top.
“Oneechan, Mary’s gonna go beat them up too, nya! Transform! Wolfanea Girl!!”
“… Me too… Oreimairi… Transform… Wolfanea Boy No. 5.”
Oreimairi… Oreimairi? As in a visit of gratitude? No, wait… isn’t that used for revenge!?
I transformed into Wolfanea Commander.
“Commander’s Shout!!”
Let me explain! Commander’s Shout doesn’t just enhance Rosarinjas—it strengthens others too!!
Meaning, the battlefield now had maxed-out muscle warriors and enhanced Rosarinjas.
And so, as Wolfanea Commander, I issued my command.
“Go forth and destroy!!”
[WE’LL DESTROY THEM!!]Thus, the maxed-out muscle warriors and the empowered Rosarinjas were unleashed.
Pochi held his head in despair, but—this world is one of cause and effect, survival of the fittest. There’s no helping it. Those foolish enough to mistreat fluffiness will, directly or indirectly, be annihilated by me.
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