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Chapter 128
After a long period of distant interactions, we finally met the Master of the Lake.
And I was finally able to confirm the true species of the Master of the Lake, which had been shrouded in mystery.
[Imugi lv.50]
└ Pw.500
└ Rnk.Unique
[Domain: Dragon]
└ Rank - Epic
I didn't run the Analysis Module to broadcast the information.
I used the Helper to check the stats just for myself.
After all, I knew the Master of the Lake was reluctant to reveal its information.
I couldn't just recklessly expose its private info to the whole world.
We needed to maintain a friendly relationship moving forward.
Anyway.
The Master of the Lake's species was Imugi.
I couldn't help but be surprised when I confirmed its species.
Because the guess I had made as a joke earlier turned out to be spot on.
And as expected, it was a powerful monster.
Its species rank was Unique, and its power was a whopping 500.
It was perfectly on the exact same level as our Fox.
"Yooong... It's incredibly huge."
"Is that really the Master of the Lake...."
"Woong, woong...."
"Umm, I don't think I could win without using a Unique Skill."
We all looked up at the Imugi and let out gasps of admiration.
Its size was truly overwhelming.
Isn't that much bigger than the Gravity Dragon?
There was nothing to compare it to at the moment.
Out of all the monsters I had seen since my Reincarnation in this world, it had the largest body.
Now I understand why it couldn't leave the Lake to visit our Dungeon.
With a body like that, moving around would naturally draw the attention of every monster.
The Blue Titanoboa could shrink its body, but it seemed the Imugi didn't possess such a skill.
"You've worked hard coming all this way."
The Imugi said, looking down at us.
Whoa, I almost got scared for a second there.
Its face looked slightly evil.
But you have a good heart, right?
I really hope so.
Because I didn't want to see the thankful snake who sent us gifts every day get butchered by Tosun's Mom.
More importantly.
Dressing up with flowers wasn't just a figure of speech; it was literally adorned with flowers.
Maybe it realized it looked fierce and decorated itself brightly so we wouldn't be scared. If so, it really is a good snake, not a bad one.
"Nice to meet you. I am the Master of the Lake, the Imu... no, a Dragon."
The Master of the Lake introduced itself first while slowly looking us over.
...Hey, don't be so shameless.
It told the Frog its species was no different from a Dragon, and now it's shamelessly introducing itself as a Dragon to us. Maybe I should just expose its info right now.
I didn't take issue with it speaking informally to us.
Since it seemed to be quite old.
"I am the Vampire."
Ms. Vampire also gave a short self-introduction.
Following her, Tosuni and Tosun's Mom also threw their hands up and greeted it.
"Woong, wooong!"
"Woom, woooom!"
I'm Tosuni!
I'm Tojin!
This is what the two of them said.
But why is Tosun's Mom talking like that?
"Kkyaak! I am your daughter, Mom!"
"Ribbit? Little Master, why are you introducing yourself to the Master?"
"Can't I?"
"Yes, please stay out of this, ribbit."
After the Giant Fist Lesser Panda.
The Little Yellow Dragon also greeted the Imugi.
"Yooong? You don't look like a Dragon at first glance... Anyway, it's nice to meet you too! I am the Little Yellow Dragon, yong!"
"I know."
"Yong-yong!"
"......."
"Yoong?"
"......."
The Imugi's words suddenly cut off.
After greeting us, it kept its mouth shut and just stared at us.
Well, do you have anything else to say?
You were the one who said you wanted to see us so badly.
"Hmm."
The Imugi let out a low groan.
Is it originally this blunt?
As I tilted my head, a Lake monster quickly flew up to the Imugi's face.
And said something to the Imugi.
I couldn't hear it well because it was far away.
Whisper, whisper.
"Ah."
A light flashed in the Imugi's eyes for a moment.
Soon, the Imugi looked at me and opened its mouth.
"So, um... you must be the Teddy Bear, the Dungeon Master of the Toy Dungeon."
"Gom-gom."
That's right.
Come to think of it, I haven't introduced myself yet.
I should introduce myself properly.
I immediately bowed in a gentlemanly pose and briefly introduced myself.
"Yes, I've heard a lot about you. Nice to meet you."
"Gom."
"......."
"Gom?"
It went silent again.
It's been acting like something is broken since earlier.
Was it perhaps very nervous?
The Imugi only let out a low groan while looking down at us.
Sneaking a glance at the Lake monster flying next to it.
The Lake monster said something to the Imugi again.
Whisper, whisper, whisper, whisper.
This time, its voice was a bit loud, so I could hear their entire conversation.
"I don't know the lines after the greeting either. Didn't you, Master, prepare everything regarding what you were going to talk to them about...."
"...I got nervous and forgot."
"How could you forget that? You prepared so hard for this...."
"Ahem. I can't help that I've already forgotten, so improvise and recommend something appropriate for me to say in this situation."
"First, ask them if they had any inconveniences on their way here."
"Understood."
The two finished their conversation.
Contrary to its appearance, it seemed to be quite shy around strangers.
The Imugi looked back at us and spoke.
"Did you experience any inconveniences on your way here."
"Gom-gom, gom-gom-gom."
Not particularly.
When I answered like that, the Imugi stared at me blankly before rolling its eyes to peek at its subordinate again.
"What should I say next?"
"You have to carry the conversation yourself... If I were to give you some advice, you absolutely must not speak to them the way you treat us. Please converse while keeping in mind that this is an equal relationship. And you also need to change your tone to be more friendly. Because your tone is on the sharp side, it's easy to cause misunderstandings."
"...Is that so, this isn't easy."
"First, please change your expression. You shouldn't keep frowning like you are now, please smile."
The Imugi's gaze turned towards us again.
Grin.
The Imugi smiled.
It was a very evil smile.
If there was such a thing as a Final Boss in this world, it was the chilling smile that Final Boss would make.
"Yooong?! That's scary, yong!!!"
"...That startled me. I almost took a Defense stance thinking you were going to attack."
The Little Yellow Dragon and Ms. Vampire were startled.
Honestly, my body flinched too.
Because I was momentarily scared.
"No, Master... Don't smile like you usually do, try to give a gentle smile."
"I tried to do that, but was it exactly the same as usual?"
"Yes, it wasn't different at all."
"...This isn't easy."
The Imugi became speechless again.
And it continued to force a smile.
It was still chilling, but it was at least a better smile than before.
"Phew... This really isn't easy, not easy at all......."
Still, only its expression was fierce.
It didn't seem like a bad monster at all.
***
The Master of the Lake, the Imugi.
After exchanging greetings with it.
We began to exchange greetings with the other Lake monsters as well.
Because there were so many, it was difficult to greet everyone, so we were mainly greeting those who acted as representatives for each species.
One of the Imugi's children.
We also exchanged greetings with the Blue Titanoboa.
It was the one who had come to play at our festival last time.
But who is the Firstborn?
The Imugi has a total of three children.
The Second Child, the Blue Titanoboa.
The Third Child, the Giant Fist Lesser Panda.
I already knew the Second Child and the Third Child....
I wondered where the Firstborn had gone, as they still hadn't come to greet us.
I looked around before casually asking the one I had just greeted.
If they happened to know where the Firstborn was.
"Are you talking about the Firstborn Little Master? They went hunting in the Swamp Area early this morning and haven't returned yet... Oh, they're arriving right over there."
The one answering pointed behind me.
At the same time, the shouts of other Lake monsters rang out.
"The Firstborn Little Master has returned!"
"The Little Master has come back!"
I quickly turned around.
Towards where everyone's gaze was focused.
A monster with the upper body of a Human and the lower body of a snake was dragging massive prey and approaching the Lake.
Is that one the Firstborn child of the Master of the Lake?
"You've arrived!"
One of the Lake monsters ran over to it.
And said something while pointing at us.
Upon hearing the words, the Firstborn immediately shifted its gaze to us.
"Oho, I was wondering who it was, but you're the guests who were supposed to visit today? I didn't realize you would have arrived already."
After leaving the prey to the other monsters.
The Firstborn, approaching us slowly, wore an evil smile.
"Nice to meet you, I have heard many stories about you from my mother."
The smile was chilling,
but the tone was very polite.
It seems they only inherited their mother's fierce appearance.
They inherited something unfortunate.
"I am Naga, the Firstborn son and daughter of my mother, the Master of the Lake."
The Firstborn introduced themselves.
At that, the Little Yellow Dragon expressed confusion.
"Yong-yong? Where are you telling us to leave to, yong?"
"Ah, I didn't mean it like that; my name is Naga."
"Where is your name telling us to leave to, yong."
"Naga, this is my name. Haha."
So its name was 'Naga'.
I was confused for a moment too.
I exchanged greetings with Naga and subtly checked its information through the Helper.
[Naga lv.71]
└ Pw.1065
└ Rnk.Epic
[Domain: Dragon]
└ Rank - Epic
...What is this?
Why is it stronger than the Master of the Lake?
There was a monster here too.