Transported to a hyper-realistic RPG.

"What are you doing here?

Sena asks the woman.

Neither I nor Rat care... but once we know where Ice Bloom is... we can't leave without listening to it.

"What's your name?

"Name...?...... snow god?

I see... if Angak is who the snow god was, I can convince her. She is nothing but a mortal being.

"Once upon a time... a snowwoman... was called.

Your name is more complicated.

Few Japanese people will know the name. There's no need to dare explain the snowwoman herself.

When it comes to snowwomen in this world, they are known as famous SS ranked monsters.

When it snows outside the season, snowstorms, and snow disasters occur, there are rumors that the snowwoman did it.

However, there will be very few people who have actually seen it.

This is because it is basically the deepest part of the extreme cold, where all the snow accumulates.

Needless to say, the strength of the snowwoman is catastrophic.

I'm good at ice magic, which is not supposed to work, and its magic is enormous. The more the snow itself is thought to be caused by the magic of the snowwoman… you will know how much magic it has.

Probably almost identical to the Holy Spirits.

It is not a monster that can be used against individuals or small numbers of people.

And a snowwoman is intelligent, as you can see from what she's saying.

If you remember the words, you can talk, and some individuals are told to use weapons.

Such a snowwoman is in front of us right now.

"Yu, are you a snowwoman...?"

Nil seems to have finally realized the seriousness of the matter.

Sena's cheeks were also twitching and she smiled bitterly.

"... what?

If we lose her mood now and go into battle, everyone, including me and Rato, will die.

Rato is strong, but only a half-hearted soul. It shouldn't be too much for her.

When I approached this needle ice peak, it suddenly got cold because her presence was here and she was responsible for the cold….

It may be her influence that this mountain is perennial snow.

"No, it's a name… it's not a name, is it?

"Individual name...?

I tried to distract myself, but I couldn't help but ask the monster about the name of the individual. Because there is no such thing.

Rat didn't even have a name at first.

"... something like... a shinya...?

"Yes, that's right.

"... no.

Hyoooooo...

There is a wind around the snowwoman, and the floor starts to freeze with a twinkle.

"Well, if not, why don't we decide something?!

"Decide...?

A snowwoman leaning her neck. The wind around her stops.

I have no idea what I'm in a bad mood for. I feel like I'm walking in a minefield.

"Name... decided...?... Shinya... decide.

You want to name me after Rat...? I don't see any future I like...

"You don't want to...?

Hyoooooooo!!

If you keep quiet, the wind begins to blow again.

"Oh, I'm just thinking! He's not coming out right now!

"... I see..."

The wind stopped, but the snowwoman stared me in the face.

I'm already nervous and my throat is pounding... and I'm about to cry.

"... that's right..."

Because I'm a snow god... Yuki? No, it's too cheap to be angry...

Hmm... snowwoman... snow god... snow... ice...

No, I don't want to come out because I don't have sense in the first place.

"How about Ricca?

Nicsena, thank you so much.

Ricca... Rokubana. I have read from the hexagon that snow crystals are used as a snow symbol.

Good. I think it's very good.

I'm thrilled to praise you...

"Ricka... name... Ricka!

Goww!

"It's cold!

The wind seems to blow even when the tension rises.

No matter what you do, it's cold.

"Sinya... cold...?

"Ah... ahh. A little."

……………

Is Ricca a little dark? I do. Even if I can read the expression, the other person is a monster… I don't know if that interpretation is really good.

"So... what is Ricca doing here?

"... Ricca... has to be here.

"Do I have to stay here?

"... when Ricca goes out... everyone hates it..."

"You don't want to...?

"It's cold... cold..."

I'm here because I don't want people to hate me... that sounds like what I'm saying.

"If you stay here... no one will be cold...

That's funny. Monsters don't think that way.

Just attacking people. That is the monster, the reason for this world.

Many SS-ranked monsters have intelligence, and they don't develop into battle by exchanging words... However, just because it didn't develop into a fight doesn't mean that the monster won't hesitate to attack people.

It's just a whim, it stinks... whatever the reason, there's no notion of guilt about attacking people.

The only thing that feels guilty in a similar existence is the Holy Spirit. Is she the Holy Spirit...?

When I was in Rato, I felt something.

I knew I wasn't willing to fight...

No, Ricca doesn't have the will to fight... either?

Something seems to be leaking from the emotional changes... but there's no magic team drawn here. I mean, at least I didn't use magic, and maybe I didn't want to be hostile.

No no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no. Interpret it as magic... damn it. Too little information to make a decision.

If you make a mistake here, your life is at stake.

Yeah, maybe, but it's too dangerous to move on. We should identify them more carefully.

If I miss my expectations and I lose Ricca's mood because of it, it's going to be a big deal.

"Don't you... hate it when people get cold?

"... I don't know... because Ricca isn't cold..."

If Ricca had the cause of this cold, she wouldn't be cold herself. The snowwoman doesn't feel the cold in the first place...

I know what it's like to be here, find out where Iceberg is and leave... events, symbols, and statues in front of you. Too many things bother me. When I think that maybe Ricca herself has something to do with it, I can't help but exchange words.

"How long has Ricca been here?

"Always... forever..."

The digits are probably different from the ones I imagined.

Around this needle ice peak, food reservoirs and villages are built. That's because there was a needle ice peak.

Perpetual snow and unusual cold. I was able to use it. I mean, she came here before that. It would be natural to think so.

There is another reason for that thought.

That's where we are.

Since the entrance was made of ice, there is no doubt that it was a cold place in the first place, but despite the decoration of the outer wall, it was ice pickled. Originally, decoration is made where you see it. Perhaps it was originally in sight… you should think so.

Then, this needle ice peak was originally less ice and snow, and it would have been easier to climb to this place.

This is like a temple or a church, and that might have been the mountain path.

However, she came here and used magic to transform it into the current needle ice peak.

However, Angak and the others did not notice the transformation, nor did they talk about this place. If I'd known, I'd definitely have come to the table.

The absence of it meant that Angak and the others built the village after the place was iced.

The demons have a long life span. If I hadn't known, Ricca would have come here a long time ago.

And this place has been around for a long time,

"Is it magic to make this place ice pickled?

"... I don't know..."

"Don't know...?

I thought it was a question that could be answered with YES or NO… an unexpected answer.

"Ricca... it's freezing cold on its own..."

"It doesn't have anything to do with my will, it makes my surroundings cold..."

"Mmm...."

Ricca answers Nil's question with YES.

Magic effect under unconsciousness...?

No, that's impossible. Magic is only activated by a magical formation.

As far as I know, there are two kinds of powers that are similar to magic and do not require a magical team.

One is divinity. However, it does not have a cold effect. Then there's another possibility... the magic of the Holy Spirit.

Magic used by the Holy Spirits does not require a magical formation.

In other words, Ricca is a holy soul.

You're too strong to control it?

If she is not out of control of the magic of the Holy Spirit and unintentionally has ice pickled this mountain, we may be able to talk.

Since it has not yet been decided, we will proceed with the conversation carefully.

"Do you remember when you came here?

"A little....."

"What was this place like before Ricca came?

"... this was the top of the mountain..."

Hey... seriously... this is roughly the seventh inning of a mountain. In other words, the rest of the upper trio is the part that can be made later.

"This is... a no-man's building... that's why I came in..."

In other words, the building at the top of the mountain was empty and Ricca settled...

Perhaps this was a special temple among the temples. It is located at the top of a big mountain, and a noble temple that leads to the end of a struggle...

That's why Ricca came in by accident, usually without anyone. And it was still ice pickled.

But even so, if one of the temples disappeared into the ice, it would be nice to have some sort of story left… Without it, it would have been a place where quite a few people would have come in the first place…

We don't know the truth without someone who knows about this place...

"This statue is not frozen... is there a reason?

"... people... that's why... they're melting..."

"I'm sure you're a person..."

In other words, the stone statue that freezes unconsciously continued to melt here alone... So you were behind the stone statue?

If we're near Ricca and not frozen in the cold, is that what she's trying to do...?

"Once upon a time... but not so long ago, did you help a man near the foot of this mountain?

He was dying of thin ice.

"I remember... Ricca froze the wound... and let me out..."

Definitely Angak. The force is not completely out of control, but it can be controlled to some extent.

"Sinya... what is that...?

He stares at my left arm and says,

"Something... feels.

This is decisive. No doubt. She is the Holy Spirit.

This crest is known to the Holy Spirit. If you return it, you can't feel it unless it's the Holy Spirit.

Same as me...?

"No, not exactly. She is perhaps a complete holy soul.

Rato cannot use the magic of the Holy Spirit. Because it is a half-hearted soul, it must be a holy soul or be closer to it.

Even under unconsciousness, if you use the magic of the Holy Spirit, it will not be a half-hearted soul.

"This is to connect with Ricca's people… I think it's easy to understand.

"Ricca's crew?

"Ah, Rat here is going to be one of them soon.

………………

Ricca stared at Rato. Rat is very rough.

"If Ricca wants, she can connect with her friends. Maybe you can tell us how to control Ricca's power.

"... really...?

Ricca's eyes are more suspicious than doubtful.

Something... happened?

"It's true.

I look Ricca straight in the eye and say:

…………………

You keep an eye on me, Ricca. But for me, who hasn't lied, there's nothing to be afraid of. No matter how much it is observed, it doesn't matter.

"... okay.

That said, Ricca comes near me.

I noticed now that she is barefoot. I don't think it feels cold... but just watching it makes me feel cold.

"Okay?

Hmm...

I use Holy Spirit magic to connect Ricca to Beltnilai, just like Rato.

The emblem of your left arm glows and feels warm.

Sena doesn't know what she's doing, but she can't explain it, and she's pathetic (poor thing), but she's left it alone now.

When a grain of light appears fluffy, it flies between Ricca's eyebrows.

At first, Ricca was vigilant, but I honestly accept that it wasn't a bad thing.

Light fragments enter Ricca's head and the light of the emblem disappears.

"... it's over. Do you feel anything?

"............ yeah. The Light Man..."

"That's the Beltnilai that holds Ricca's people together.

Belton Niray is thanking you!

"That said, Rat knew what Beltnilai was talking about.

"Ricca... knows.

Apparently, I'm the only one who doesn't know.

The Holy Souls of the continent were gathered, but the island was completely isolated, leaving a lot of Holy Souls and Half Holy Souls.

Ricca seems to be one of them.

"Really? Beltnilai would probably come here regardless..."

It's easy to come here, but the people on this island have a close relationship with the Holy Spirit and are in a symbiotic state, so if you take them out badly, they'll be in trouble.

You mean this mountain?

It seems there are many other things. Friendship is one of them.

"Isn't that something else?

It's just a holy soul. It seems that the only special way to contract with a demon is by paying a price.

In other words, Friend Demon is also a kind of holy soul. It is more convincing to hear that it is the same, and naturally, is it natural?

Then, I nod that it is in symbiosis with the Holy Spirit.

You can also see that if you take away the Friendship Demon, the whole island will change.

Friendly demons are sacred and valued on this island. Even for Beltoniley, it was impossible to force him off the island.

Unlike fairies and spirits, Ricca is one of the Holy Beasts. Originally a monster, it seems to have changed.

"The shape is not just a beast..."

Looks like a rare type.

"Indeed, on that island, the human form was mostly spirits or fairies.

"We're completely outside the mosquito net..."

"Don't tease me like that.

"I don't mean to tease you.

Senna doesn't understand Rato's words. You don't know what you're talking about.

Nil is dealing with me, and I'll leave Senna to her.

"I know a lot about Ricca. So, what do you know about your unconscious use of force?

"Ricca... is more powerful than usual..."

Because it's originally strong, it seems to be strong even after becoming a holy soul.

Speaking of the Holy Spirit, Snow Woman. It would be strong if a monster of SS rank became a Holy Soul.

"Simply put, it's too powerful and overflowing.

"Is there any countermeasure?

"That's... okay.

Beltnilai is connected, so they can control it well.

"The boulder is a beltnilai... it's amazing to be far away..."

"Until you get used to it... you need to practice..."

If you can control it, you should try it.

Hmm...

"Hmm? Does Ricca know what Rato is saying?

"Yes, I understand now..."

"Me and Ricca are in the middle of a connection. We know each other.

You're in the link of the Holy Spirit, so it's only natural that you know each other.

I can see the spiritual side of Ricca.

But... now I'm confused... and desperate to sort things out with new connections...

I feel the essence of her in such emotions.

Eh.

That seems to be her underlying emotion.

I don't know what she's afraid of because she's got the strength of an SS rank... but there must be something going on here that makes her lonely and locked up.

I don't know if this has anything to do with me or Nil... but I'd like to gather more information now, including about Ricca.

"Ricca, I need to talk to you for a second, okay?

"... Sinya. I don't lie to Ricca. I know that very well. So ask me anything.

It's a little chatty, but unlike the way we talked about breaks earlier, Ricca talks smoothly.

Looks like my fear has vanished...

Because you can feel what's inside me. This link is most helpful at times like these.

Overwhelmingly more persuasive than persuading how many words are arranged. I don't need any time.

"Thank you.

First of all, do you know anything about this statue?

"Hmm... people.

I knew it somehow before I heard it, but I don't think I have any information about the Floil Store. So it's impossible to get information from Ricca about this building...

"Okay. Next up, Ice Hua, you said you knew where it was, but where is it?

"... what do you use it for?

Ricca's reaction was very cautious. I thought it didn't make much sense, but isn't it...?

"Four Onihua. Collect Ice Hua and three more kinds of flowers to create a panacea.

I have a sick woman and I don't have any medicine. If you can cure it with universal medicine, I want to cure it.

"... okay. But be careful.

"To what?

"Ice Hua is a very powerful medicine in itself.

"Is this a drug in itself?

"Yeah, I heard those who came here before trying to steal the ice.

The medicine I use in my eyes.

Eye drops and eye drops? I didn't have the idea.

"But... when it comes to eye drops... what kind of medicine works?

"They came and said they could see the sights of the gods...

"A priest...?

Strange words suddenly appeared...

"Do you remember the people who came?

"I remember. Because they were weird people in masks.

"Huh?!

"Master!

"Oh, definitely.

The demon squad.

Having information about the Demon Squads here... would that be a delightful miscalculation?