I Became the Youngest Summoner in the Strongest Guild

76. Splash!

76. Splash!

[Has the game company lost their minds?]
What kind of game has rabbits staging protests lol

[Comments]
- That's our game for you.
- There was a protest because they protested.
- That's what a protest is.
- [Author] Are you guys crazy?

[Did you see the rabbits protesting?]
They don't seem to be in their right minds. What rabbits would stage a protest lol

[Comments]
- Guarantee the rabbits' right to survive!!
- Rabbits love carrots!!
- Guarantee it! Guarantee it!
- [Author] You guys are crazy lol

[So what do we hunt now?]
I started yesterday and got killed in one hit by a rabbit when I messed with it. What should I hunt?

[Comments]
- Are you a psycho? How could you think of hunting the rabbit lords?
- You're not in your right mind, are you?
- You're completely insane.
- [Author] You guys seem crazier than me...
- For real lol

[Breaking news!! Rabbits are teaching exercise postures!!]
I happened to pass by and saw the rabbits exercising. But their form was so perfect. So I unconsciously approached, and they looked me up and down, made me hold an empty bar, and taught me how to squat. They perfected my form in just 2 hours!

[Comments]
- Better than a trainer lololol
- Oh, the membership fee is carrots, member lol
- Learning squats from a rabbit lolol
- Is touching naturally possible?
- [Author] Furry furry...

[So who's the user that showed up with a megaphone?]
Our game is set in a fantasy world, but does it make sense to protest with a megaphone lol

[Comments]
- It's fantasy, isn't it?
- That's what makes it fantasy (nods)
- A rabbit whacking your head with a carrot makes sense?
- Does it make sense for flames to come out of your hands? lol

Checking the Arcana bulletin board, it seems the public opinion campaign is working better than expected.

"How did it go?"
"We're driving good public opinion, and it's going even better than expected..."
"So you're saying that despite what happened, people are actually happy about it...?"
"Yes..."

What in the world is going on.

Rabbits staged a protest and beginners can no longer hunt in the novice hunting grounds, but people are happy about it.

On top of that, more and more travelers are learning exercises from rabbits.

Um, I hate to say this, but are the people playing our game in their right minds...?

I thought about it for a while, but that doesn't seem to be the case...

"Hmm, for now, keep working on public opinion and monitor the situation."
"Understood, team leader."

Fortunately, the problem hasn't grown bigger, but there's no guarantee this won't happen again in the future.

This won't do. I need to talk to Eve again.

"Eve."

With those words, a screen appears.

"You called, team leader."
"This much has happened, but you can't restrict it?"
"I judged there was no problem."
"There is a problem!?"

I mean, not only did they turn ordinary rabbits into muscular rabbits, but they even staged a protest in the village, and you're saying there's no problem with this!?

Dumbfounded and at a loss for words, I bowed my head, and Eve disappeared.

At that moment, a chill ran down my spine.

"Eek!"
"Are you alright, team leader!?"
"I'm still uneasy. What is No. 1 doing now?"
"They are approaching the slime area."
"What are they trying to do now!?"

I grabbed my team member's collar and shook them for a while, then apologized and let go when I calmed down.

I hope they haven't done anything, but that hope was beautifully dashed.

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As I entered the grass, slimes began to reveal themselves one by one.

They changed into female forms after eating my magic stone before. I wonder if it will happen again this time.

I took out a magic stone and waved it in one hand, and a group of slimes slowly approached.

"Come on, eat up. It's very good, you know?"

As I smiled kindly like a grandmother offering an apple, the slimes flinched in surprise.

Why are they surprised?

The slimes that received magic stones from me disappeared one by one, and I gave magic stones to every last one of them.

The preparations are complete.
Now all that's left is to find a justification for revolution.

What would be good?

When I took off the gear and ended the game, Yong-yong was waiting for me.

"Kyuung."
"Hm? You want to go somewhere tomorrow?"
"Kyuuung."
"A place with good air and energy...?"

What's that, where is it?

When I told him to point it out on the map I spread out, Yong-yong marked near Seoraksan Mountain.

What lived there again?

This world is one where numerous monsters and various races live together in harmony.

I'm sure some race lived near Seoraksan Mountain too, but I can't remember.

"Well then, should we skip the library for a day tomorrow?"
"Kyuung."
"Hmm, no. It's for our Yong-yong, so I should sacrifice one day!"
"Kyuuung."

Our Yong-yong says to go to the mountain in the morning and study at the library in the evening.

Do you think I have that kind of stamina? You're overestimating me!

As I poked Yong-yong's cheeks, saying I don't have that kind of stamina, he sighed.

"Kyuung."
"Hehe! Then I need to prepare for our trip tomorrow."

First, starting with hiking equipment, then snacks and money...

Wait a minute... Money...?

I checked my wallet and found 5,000 won.

Checking my bank account balance, there's about 20,000 won.

This won't even cover transportation costs...?

As I fell into deep contemplation, I remembered.

A way to get money.

I got up from the bed, opened the room door and went to the living room where Dad was watching TV.

"Daaaaad!"
"Need allowance?"
"......"

Our ghostly Dad.

As soon as I acted cute, he took out his wallet and handed me two 50,000 won bills.

"Buy something tasty to eat."
"Thank you! Oh, do we have any hiking equipment at home?"

With those words, our Dad suddenly got up.

He grabbed my hand and headed to the storage room, what's going on?

He opened the storage room door, turned on the lights, then opened a box in one corner, and inside were all sorts of hiking equipment.

"One of Dad's hobbies is hiking. You'll find everything you need there."
"Then can I borrow this?"
"More importantly, why hiking all of a sudden? Where are you going?"
"I'm planning to go to Seoraksan Mountain!"

Hearing my words, his wallet appeared again.

And he handed me two more 50,000 won bills.

"Buy something tasty to eat and let's go together with Dad later."
"Okay!!"

Yes! 200,000 won!

With this, I can not only cover transportation costs but also buy lots of delicious food.

I've been really into tteokbokki lately, so I should eat a lot tomorrow.

Swallowing my saliva, I returned to my room with the hiking equipment, and our Yong-yong looked at me with surprised eyes.

His eyes seemed to ask what all that was.

"Hehehe, this is hiking equipment! Items to conquer Seoraksan Mountain!"
"Kyuung."
"Hmm? You say it's not necessary...?"

At that moment, a translucent sphere formed around my body and I started floating in the air.

"Kyuung."
"......"

If you were going to fly there, you should have told me earlier... No, it's okay. I can use the allowance to buy tteokbokki.

More importantly, what time is it? It's already past 10 PM. I should go to sleep soon.

He'll definitely wake me up early tomorrow morning, so I went to bed early tonight.

As I was about to fall into a deep sleep feeling warm, I heard a voice.

"Kyuuu."
"Mmm, just 5 more minutes..."
"Kyuu!"
"Ow! Don't hit me!"

I wondered what time it could be for him to make such a fuss, but it was 4 AM.

Why did you wake me up so early...?

"You want to go already!? I'm sleepy!"
"Kyuu!"

He's making a fuss saying we need to leave now to receive the morning energy.

I reluctantly finished preparing and left the house, shivering from the chilly weather as I was about to take the bus, but is there even a bus at this hour...?

That's when my body started floating in the air.

"Kyuuu!"
"W-wait a minute!? I-I'm not mentally prepared!"
"Kyuu!"
"Kyaaaaaah!"

As a result of moving at incredible speed, we were able to arrive at Seoraksan Mountain, but the problem was what came next.

As a rainbow was pouring out of my mouth, Yong-yong patted my back.

"Kyuuu..."

He apologizes saying he's sorry.

"Ugh, I feel like I'm dying."
"Kyuung."
"Is that what you should be saying...?"

He says not to worry. He says if we go to the netherworld and cause some trouble, it'll be fine, but what on earth does that mean...?

After regaining my strength, I followed Yong-yong deep into the mountain and heard the sound of water.

Is there a waterfall nearby?

I followed Yong-yong pointing in the direction of the water sound, and a huge waterfall unfolded before my eyes.

At the same time, Yong-yong dived into the water.

With a 'splash' sound, he went into the water and didn't come out for a long time, so I started to get worried.

S-surely nothing could have happened? He's a dragon after all.

There's a saying that a dragon rises from a small stream. No, is this not the right situation for that?

At that moment, an anomaly occurred in the water.

A huge whirlpool began to form, and it seems like something is about to happen.

What in the world is going on!?