Mebius World Online – Mari’s VRMMO Diary, Embarking on a Laid-back Adventure as a Novice - Chapter 117
117. Mari-nee and A promised battle that cannot be lost
A round green-yellow circle with innocent eyes, a small beak, and a body.
The body is covered in what seems to be soft fur rather than feathers, and the four toes spreading from the two thin legs are quite large compared to the body.
Although the color scheme is not yellow but rather entirely gray, no matter how you look at it…
“It’s a chick.”
“It’s a chick, right?”
“It’s definitely a chick.”
“It has a good face that reminds me of my older brothers.”
Yeah, it seems my recognition that it’s a chick is not wrong after all.
… By the way, is Gils really looking at the same chick as I am?
The chick in front of me is palm-sized, and even if I think back to Nero and Kuuga’s appearances, it’s hard to find similarities in their looks.
Nero’s eyes are yellow, and Kuuga’s are green. Combined, they make yellow-green, which could be seen as a connection.
It’s not strange for a chick to hatch from an egg, but considering that many weapons and armor have been born so far, I can’t help but tilt my head in confusion.
When I looked at the three of them, they all had blank expressions on their faces.
Well, it’s understandable…
A subtle silence surrounded the chick.
What should I do… No, no, I must do something as the one entrusted with this child!
After thinking for a bit, I decided to breathe life into it and activated the “Moira’s Blessing Thread.”
Then, the chick’s body trembled for a moment,
“Peep!”
It chirped energetically as if greeting us from atop the table.
After looking around, it spotted me and started walking… and fell.
It even seemed to make a “thud” sound.
But it quickly stood up, wobbled as it walked, and fell again.
It got up and fell repeatedly but kept trying its best to reach me.
Seeing this, Roulette-san watched with hands clasped in prayer, and Kanna-san held back tears and snot, resisting the urge to help.
Mareus-san, looking as if his eyes were tired, pressed his temples upward but his shaking shoulders were a dead giveaway.
Yeah, no matter the form in which it was born, it’s still our child.
Even I have even struggled to maintain my smile since earlier.
This child is trying so hard, I can’t afford to cry.
I’ll cry once this child reaches me, and I can praise it abundantly.
The child repeatedly stood and fell countless times until finally, the moment arrived.
It nestled into my outstretched hands, looked at my face again, and fell asleep with a relieved expression.
“You did well, great job.”
I whispered softly, so as not to wake it, and cradled its tiny body in my hands.
While we were all sharing and soaking in the warmth of this touching moment, there was one person who was moved in a different way…
“As expected of one who inherits the souls of my brothers! From now on, let us protect Maria together!!”
Um, Gils? I’m happy with your enthusiasm, but I don’t think this is the time to be shouting.
Just as I was about to caution him, Roulette-san slightly lowered her spiral glasses, revealing her usually hidden crimson eyes to Gils.
Gils noticed this and quietly closed his open mouth.
Did their hierarchy get established during the previous celebration?
It was less like a parent scolding a child and more like a wolf being glared at by the alpha of the pack…
Just as everyone’s emotions began to settle down, Mareus-san, with a slightly nasal voice, opened his mouth.
“So, Maria, what are you going to name this little one?”
“I had thought of various names, but I didn’t expect it to be so small and cute, so I’m honestly at a loss.”
“Even so, if you, Maria, come up with the first name, I think this little one will be happy.”
“Kanna-san…”
You’re right, I need to take this seriously!
A name, huh… Since it looks completely like a chick, I think a cute name would suit it.
And it should be a name that everyone can agree on.
At that moment, I unconsciously spoke the name that popped into my mind.
“Piyoko.”
“That’s pretty decent, considering it’s Maria.”
“It sounds like a character from a mascot show, but it’s not bad, considering it’s from Maria.”
“30 points. Well, you did your best, considering it’s Maria.”
Their reactions came in no time…
You don’t need to add “considering it’s Maria” to each comment, you know?
“As expected from Maria. It’s a supreme name.”
Thank you, Gils, you’re the only one supporting me.
Although I don’t doubt Gils’s words, the discrepancy with the others’ loaded comments makes me feel really awkward.
“Since Maria has come up with a name, now it’s our turn.”
Kanna-san, aren’t you moving on a bit too quickly?
I mean, weren’t you saying it would be good if I came up with the first name…? Ah, just thinking about it doesn’t mean it’s decided…
I understand that you were being considerate, but this feels like I’ve just been put on display…
While I was sinking into gloom, the naming discussion among the three continued.
“Considering the weapons and armor it has accepted, we should respect its spirit.”
“When someone like you, who has been rejected by this little one so many times, says that, it carries weight.”
“Guh.”
Mareus-san groaned, and surprisingly, Roulette-san defended him.
“Kanna, don’t tease him. Even Mareus, who is used to rejection, can get hurt.”
That wasn’t really defending him at all.
In fact, it was rubbing salt and acid into the wound.
Normally, Mareus-san would have collapsed by now, but today he was different.
Leaning on the table, he managed to support himself.
“… Its purpose is to protect Maria. So how about a name that reflects that?”
“That’s a good idea. So, this little one aims to be a guardian, right?”
“The word ‘guardian’ exists, but it doesn’t quite match this little one’s appearance.”
“How about naming it after something that symbolizes protection? Like Aegis’s shield.”
“The original name is too famous to use as it is.”
Then, as if accessing an external site, Roulette-san gazed into the air and murmured.
“Svalinn’s shield. It appears in Norse mythology, and is said to stand firm even before the gods.”
“Oh, that’s lovely. I’d love to be protected by such a spirited gentleman.”
Kanna-san glanced towards the castle.
She was probably thinking of the king, but knowing Kanna-san, she would be the one to protect the king instead.
She would shout, “I’d rather get hurt than let the king get hurt!” and throw off various things to defend him with all her might…
“Svalinn, huh. How about we shorten it to Vel for simplicity?”
“Vel… It’s easy to say, and I like it.”
“I agree.”
The three of them, filled with a sense of accomplishment from naming, basked in their achievement.
… I’m not sulking, you know?
It’s everyone’s child, and it’s a good name, no doubt about it.
“Maria’s name was wonderful too.”
“Gils…”
Thank you for standing by me till the end.
But you know, I noticed something.
You quietly muttered “Vel, huh” with a somewhat happy expression.
Your expression then was happier than when you said my suggestion, Piyoko.
In the end, without my input, our new family member was named Vel.
The promised, flag-raising, can’t-lose battle of the naming conference ended with me being left out once again…