Rain Spirit

“I heard about your situation from your father”. She starts a conversation with her while sipping her tea.

“Yes, unfortunately. “Her depressing appearance convinced Tomoe that they are indeed in a very tight situation.

“Would you mind if I stay here for few days? I can camp outside. I just have the feeling that I might be able to help you.”

The family was surprised by her decision.

“But we cannot cause you any more inconvenience. You already helped us a lot and we don't have the resources to pay you back.” Kira’s father was hesitant but deep inside he hopes that Tomoe really stays and helps them.

“It's ok. I'm not a busy person anyway. I have all the time.” She reassures them by giving them her best smile.

The family especially her father looks very much contented for the first time as if he is rbelieving in her.

“Then please you're very much welcome in our humble abode. We will tend to your needs to the best of our abilities ”. Her father smile widened as he made the offer.

“Could you provide me more details about the situation?” She asked to hope that if she could get more information that will help her with the task.

“It was two years ago when the drought started. The river which is not far from here suddenly gets dried overnight and since then not a single drop of rain has wet the ground. The residents believed it was because of Shinto the spirits of rain. He wants to punish the residents who were polluting the forests but it was unlikely him, I believe”. Kira’s father state in detail.

“A few months back the chief of this village announced that this place is no longer habitable. He advised the residents to move out and find a new place to reside in. Of course, because some of us grew up here and our source of income is here, also we lived here for hundred years since our ancestors we couldn't just leave this place. Although some agreed to him the majority of us decided to stay, but then day by day my neighbors started to vanish, not because they left but because they have been murdered. We tried to seek help from the hunters association in the city but they only visited this place once and said they found nothing unusual. We couldn't afford adventurers even with all the resident's combined resources we cannot afford to hire hunters. I believe that a monster is hiding in the forest causing the irregularities of the weather. Those bandits you killed scammed us they pretended to be hunters that would help us. Taking advantage of our situation they tried to steal everything valuable to us and when they couldn't find anything they want to snatch my daughter and make her their slave. “Kira’s father looks in pain just to describe the situation.

“Hmmmppp. I see”. She nods while trying to sink all the information in her brain.

“Let's see what I can do. I'll stay here for a bit and scout the area. “After saying that she stands up.

“How many of you left?” She asked before leaving.

“Only twelve of us left including the chief.”Kira’s father answered.

“Ok. I'll come back before dark”. That's all and she leaves the residence.

Not far from the house Tomoe used detection magic. She closed her eyes and analyzed the surrounding with her detection magic, at least 10km range she can tell if there's another being regardless if they are monsters, animals, insects, or humans.

“Bingo.! “She muttered in satisfied tone.

“You're disguising yourself very well there aren't you?” She soliloquies and smirked.

“It would be bad if I let him wander around like that this guy is about to hatch. I couldn't let that happen it would be troublesome.”She mumbles and hurried to the depth part of the forest.

The monster is called Abiko it's a monster lizard-like chameleon. It's not visible to all human eyes as its color adjusted to its surroundings and passive of being transparent. It dries out energy from its surroundings causing the river to dry out. He was hiding himself all the time in this forest as he is waiting for himself to hatch. This monster is still an egg he's mother probably died during a dungeon raid.

“He did a good job keeping himself hidden. Those hunters probably didn't notice him that him during their visit as he was still weak at that time. But this guy already feeds on humans sucking out their energy. Normally under his mother’s care, he would hatch after 5 years or so but this guy is about to hatch anytime soon. Good work for preventing the rain as well as these monster prefers hot weather. “Her thought while moving faster to the location.

“Geez, I think I'm too late. It's hatching! “ She can tell because she can feel the aura as she gets closer.

She's indeed late because when she arrived the monster is already outside it's shell.

“I smell human! “The monster started talking. Even Tomoe was surprised.

“What the ****? He can speak????” She muttered.

“Aaaaaaa my first meal after I was born. Good... This is good.! “ The monster faced her and suddenly extend his tongue towards her. She easily escaped that attack and move back several steps.

“Crap. Its tongue contains poison I think this monster already evolved while still in his shell. I encountered a monster like him in the dungeon and I'm pretty sure they don't have poison. But this one is different. He can speak like humans, he probably gains this ability when he devoured those villagers. Judging by his appearance he is probably b rank, not much of a treat to me but I still need to be careful. Not knowing the enemy's skills is a sin. ! “

“Owwww. You're quite skilled! “ he praised her but with a sarcastic tone.

She remains silent.

“Well if you don't do your move I'll continue with my attacks. “The monster prepared to attacks her again.

A pierce battle begins after the monster state those words .

After thirty minutes Tomoe remained unscratched.

The monster finally noticed that he is not dealing any damages to her.

Why???? Why???? The monster became frustrated.

“Simple. Because I'm strong. Stronger than you could imagine. “She bragged.

Well, for someone who spent 99 years in an ancient dungeon and defeated the strongest demon lord of course her skills and power is not be underestimated.

Tomoe is not even using portion of her power, while the monster is already exhausted and probably already out of mana Tomoe is only using her physical abilities.

You should have just get back to the dungeon when you had the chance. Now that you met me your only option is to die.

“No please. I begged you. Please please... Don't kill me. “The monster begged for his life.

Tomoe was about to give her final blow but then a small spirit appeared in front of her. With her small body and rainbow colored wings she comes flying like a mosquito around her .

“Please please please spare my child! “The spirit starts begging.

Tomoe was startled for a moment. She was confused.

“Your child???? This monster???? “She asks in a surprised tone.

“Yes. This idiot is my child. “! The spirit answered.

She couldn't comprehend what is happening.

“Give me a better explanation”. Annoyed tone.

“Well, you're right that he is a monster but the spirit inside him is the spirit of my child. I transferred the soul of my child in him. As you can see he can speak that's one of the abilities I granted to him. I found him in the forest when he was a week old barely an egg. I think his parent died in dungeon raid and to be able to save him she throws him out of the dungeon that's how I found him. Without his mother, he will barely survive in this forest, that time my only child died because of humans greed. They start polluting the forest which made my son so weak and then died. That time I thought I could revive my son through him and so I raised this monster egg. And because he will only survive in a hot temperature I planned to turn this forest into a desert using my power, so I dried the river and stops that rain from pouring. I have that power because I am Ammeona one of the rain spirits. “Ammeona explained in details.

So it was you all along. You're the culprit.

“Yes I will take the blame. I can understand why you're angry because my son killed humans but those humans provoked us first. They were told to leave the place but they don't want not because this is their habitat but because of the gems that can be found here. They accidentally discovered the gems that maintaining the forest they had been given warning several times but they ignored it. Those gems are very important to us spirits it's the only thing that gives balance to us. Without those all the spirits here will die same what happened to my son. Bitterness and sadness in her tone.

“I see. “Tomoe quickly changed her judgement upon hearing her explanation.

“Hmmmpp. This is rather difficult how could I explain it to them. “Referring to Kira’s family .

“Ok. There is something to be done. You two follows me.”She commands them.

“Huh???? “Both monster and spirit are confused .

“Do you want to follow me or not? Or should I just kill you both her??”She threatened them using her dark aura.

“No, please I'll follow you master. “The monster right away became submissive.

“Ok conceal yourself as I don't want to scare the residents.”She instructed before moving.

Kira’s family is worried. Her father keeps walking back and forth with tense looks.

“Father... Please calm down. I'm feeling dizzy just watching you. “ Kira tried to stop her father.

“I'm worried. If something happened to that child I cannot help but blame myself.” He said it is a worried tone.

“Husband. We need to believe in her she's strong. “ Kira's mother also trying to calm her father down but deep inside she's also worried.

A moment later Tomoe appeared on the door. She's smiling wide and satisfied.

“Sister!” Kira is the first one to noticed and hurried to her side.

“I'm sorry to make worry. I'm back.”She said smiling.

“Oh, thank goodness. “Kira’s father exclaimed after a deep breath.

Kira's family was surprised when Abiko appeared in front of them. Her mother panicked and fell on her knees. His father on the other hand although weak tried to maintain calm and made an offensive posture as if he is ready to defend his family.

“Relax. It's fine they are with me. “She said in a calm tone.

“They????? “Kira noted.

Ammeona also appeared. Supposedly she's not visible to the normal human eyes but she let them see her this time.

“Hello. “The fairy greeted with a smiled and then bow her head.

The family was astonished. They couldn't believe what's in front of them.

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