I Became a God in the Refrigerator

44. The Hungry Dragon

[The entity in question is a green dragon, Muamuah. They are usually kind, just, and tend to avoid unnecessary conflicts. It is likely that the being in front of you shares these traits.]

“That’s what it seems.”

The system’s words were etched with certainty.

It always conveyed objective facts.

Anyway, according to its opinion, it seemed highly probable that there could be effective communication.

Moreover, the green dragon before them resembled the form of a young girl.

A human form.

Did this not imply a high likelihood of effective communication?

Therefore, Han decided to heed the system’s advice.

Following its recommendation, the elves welcomed the green girl into the square.

“….”

Thus, the girl entered the mushroom house.

Now, the dragon girl lay asleep, breathing evenly.

Looking up at her head, Han noticed a symbol floating above.

[Green Neutral Subject: Green Dragon Muamuah.]

Her name seemed to be Muamuah.

A rather peculiar name.

Han’s gaze, silently fixed on her, unknowingly shifted slightly upwards.

In that place, a large emerald green deer antler could be seen.

“The antlers on its head glisten like jewels.”

[Dragon horns are a concentration of their origin and energy. The larger and more majestic the horn, the more it symbolizes a powerful dragon.]

If one were to borrow an expression from the system, it was akin to the ginseng of dragons.

***

Everyone gathered at the mushroom house.

They looked at a young girl with green hair lying on the bed.

Even the wolf cubs showed interest in the arrival of this unfamiliar stranger.

They wagged their tails vigorously, looking up towards the top of the bed.

Only Yumina was missing.

She had already been frightened and had run upstairs to hide.

Green Dragon Mwamwa.

Mwamwa was a young girl.

She was even smaller in stature than Yumina and had a childlike demeanor.

Perhaps ten years old, at most a year or two older in appearance.

To think that this little child was such a gigantic presence just moments ago.

It was truly unbelievable even to see it with one’s own eyes.

Irina had already revealed the fact that this girl was a dragon.

Seon, who had been silently watching Mwamwa with her eyes closed, spoke up.

“My grandfather said he saw dragons when he was young.”

Irina looked surprised.

“Really?”

“Yes. My grandfather lived a long life and saw many things from before.”

Seon nodded.

The elf, his grandfather, had said that he had enjoyed his entire lifespan and left this world.

The lifespan of an elf was said to be almost hundreds of years according to the system.

Therefore, it was only natural that the rumors and experiences he had seen and heard would be passed down to his descendants, his siblings.

“He said the green dragons are wise protectors. They protect us elves from the threats of other fierce dragons. If we ever meet them, he said we should treat them with great respect and take care of them.”

Wise protectors.

Another mention in Seon’s words contained information that couldn’t be simply overlooked.

Threats from other dragons. Ferocious ones.

It held another possibility.

Han, who had been carefully listening to these words, asked.

“System, the dragons here each have their own characteristics, right? Considering what you said about the marongs?”

[That’s correct. The dragons on the planet of Frey have various beings distributed among them. It has been confirmed that some evil dragons and good dragons existed on this land in the past.]

Evil dragons and good dragons.

Indeed, they were beings that gave off an unpleasant feeling from their very tone.

One might even say their description was ominous.

If they still existed, there was a chance that their threats could one day reach this place as well.

The magical power of the World Tree would continue to grow and expand in the future.

As mentioned by the system, it was clear that beings naturally drawn to the growing energy would continue to appear in the future.

Perhaps even the girl named Muamuah, right in front of them, had come here because of that.

Soon after Han seemed to grasp the thought, the system’s response followed.

[Only a dragon of the same caliber can stop it.]

“Of course. A dragon is a dragon after all.”

The threat of a huge dragon appearing in Australia.

Back then, a truly massive effort was needed to stop it.

Numerous top hunters of national power, as well as large-scale military support, struggled significantly.

The incident at that time was so shocking that it would still be talked about extensively even now.

If such a being were to appear, it was only natural that the elves alone would be insufficient.

Ultimately, only beings of the same caliber could stop it.

Han hoped that the girl Muamuah was indeed someone who could communicate as mentioned by the system.

It had to be that way.

“Hmm….”

At that moment.

Muamuah’s closed eyes began to flutter.

It seemed like she was slowly waking up.

At this change, even the elves, including Han, became more alert, watching the situation closely.

“Uh….”

With a soft groan, Muamuah finally slowly opened her closed eyes.

Her hazy gaze first turned to the ceiling of the white mushroom house and then to Irina and Zion looking at her.

The split lips of the girl parted.

“You guys….”

“You’ve woken up.”

Irina and Zion politely nodded.

“Perhaps you’ve been taking care of me all this time. Thank you….”

Fortunately, Muamuah’s first words were directed at those present.

It seemed to be in line with Han’s expectations.

However, Muamuah’s complexion was still pale and not that of a completely healthy person.

“Out of the blue, I did something like that and I’m truly sorry. I lost my strength to move and ended up falling from the sky. Please leave this place quickly so it doesn’t become a burden. Huh…?”

But whether there was even a hint of strength to get up or not, Muamuah, trying to rise from her seat, staggered in place.

The way Muamuah held her head in her hands.

Seeing that, Irina cautiously made a suggestion.

“You should rest a bit more….”

“I, I’m sorry. Then I’ll endure my nuisance and rest a bit more.”

It seemed like even the strength to move had completely drained away.

It was only natural.

Even the mark visible above Muamuah’s head right now remained unchanged from ‘extremely urgent’.

It meant that she was barely managing to survive the situation just before death.

“But why did you collapse in such a place?”

“W-Well….”

Mumbling in response to her question.

Looking hesitantly at Ilyina, as if unsure whether to answer, Muah nodded as if to say she was okay.

“If you’re afraid, you don’t have to answer.”

“Oh, no! It’s not that…!”

Somehow, Muah’s voice suddenly grew louder.

And then.

Rumble!!

A loud noise, as if shaking the house, suddenly echoed.

[Crash!]

Startled by the scream, the young wolf cubs ran up to the second floor in a panic.

“Oh, uh….”

Muah groaned, clutching her stomach.

Surprised, Ilyina approached the girl.

“Are you okay? Did you get hurt anywhere?”

“My stomach….”

“Your stomach?”

Facing her with a blush on her cheeks, Muah, speaking in a soft voice as if creeping, said, “My stomach is too hungry… I-I haven’t eaten for so long, I’m starving.”

“….”

…What?

Hando, Ilyina, Zion, who had been listening quietly, all had blank expressions.

So, was that fierce noise that just echoed through the house only the sound coming from that small stomach, now?

The confusion was brief.

It was Ilyina who first regained her composure.

She suddenly got up and tried to turn around.

“W-Wait. I’ll go get something to eat right now….”

Pop!

It was at that moment.

Han appeared almost simultaneously.

With the appearance of that large hand in the air, everyone’s gaze turned to him.

“Lord Shin?”

“…Huh?”

While others just turned to look, Muah, with her large round eyes, gazed up at him.

Her small mouth also opened in surprise, revealing her astonishment.

“I-I-I…!”

Muamuah raised his hand, pointing at a scar, then hesitantly mumbled in a flustered voice, “Isn’t that a hand…? What on earth is that?”

The center of attention was a large hand. No, a scar.

He offered the bento box that appeared with him to the girl, Muamuah.

Naturally, the girl’s gaze turned towards the scar-proffered bento box.

Her gaze held a question.

“Is this…?”

“Please, take it.”

“Are you asking me to accept this peculiar box?”

Smiling once, Irina spoke, “Yes. It is the grace of the gods.”

“…?”

The green dragon, Muamuah, seemed puzzled by her words.

“This, this is…? Could it be the word ‘god’?”

“Yes. That’s correct. They have always taken care of us, precious beings.”

And she added, “Please, take it quickly.”

“Th-Then, alright. I understand.”

Tap.

Muamuah stared blankly at the bento box resting on his hand.

It was warm, with a dewy mist clinging to it.

Muamuah expressed doubt, gazing even closer into the contents of the bento box.

In the large eyes that scrutinized the bento box’s contents, there was uncertainty.

“It looks strangely made. Almost like a transparent container. And what on earth is inside?”

Sniff. Sniff.

Her nose twitched slightly.

Her eyes and head seemed to be gradually drawn towards the bento box.

Soon, she seemed to be unknowingly savoring the taste.

“Oh. Oh. I don’t know what it is, but it smells really good.”

“It seems the gods wish to offer you a meal.”

“A meal? Could this really be edible? It looks strange.”

“Yes. If you try it, you will really enjoy it.”

With that, Muamuah, holding a spoon in his fist, opened the bento box lid.

As the heat rushed out, a delicious mushroom scent filled the air.

“Wow!”

Muamuah’s mouth widened.

Should I say that her eyes sparkled brightly?

However, as if to prove she wasn’t entirely human, between her wide-open front teeth, a pair of sharp canines glinted momentarily.

From the seemingly transparent horn, a sky-blue mana flowed like mist.

It was a more intense reaction than expected.

The twinkling eyes of Muahmuah.

She bowed her head humbly and expressed her gratitude to Han, who had handed her the lunchbox.

“Lord, forgive my lack of manners, but I graciously accept this grace!”

The girl, holding the spoon hastily, began to eat the lunchbox.

Gulp, gulp.

Eating a lot.

Nevertheless, it was not her place to give lunchboxes only to Muahmuah.

Elves would also want to eat, of course.

Han handed out lunchboxes to the elves one by one.

“Thank you. My Lord.”

“You’re welcome.”