After a frustrating conversation with the perverted apostle, I successfully obtained a piece of jewelry to use as a reward for the dungeon.
In exchange, I decided to wear one of the pieces of jewelry he had created.
In simple terms, I now possessed two pieces of jewelry made by the Artisans' Guild.
How is receiving rare and expensive jewelry a cost, you ask?
I don't understand it myself, so don’t ask me.
That guy shouted first, “If you accept my jewelry, I will also give you another piece to pass on to someone else!”
If the creator of the jewelry himself is satisfied with that, I had no reason to argue, right?
Having achieved one of my initial goals, I immediately changed my clothes and stood before the perverted apostle and the silly fox.
“What sheer destructive power is this?!”
The perverted apostle staggered again, bleeding from his nose, but this time he did not lose consciousness as before.
Instead, it seemed he bit his tongue to hold on, judging by the blood seeping from his tightly closed lips.
...Strange. The bunny girl outfit is merely a piece of equipment that boosts attractiveness, so why is it causing critical damage only to the perverted apostle?
Perhaps it has a hidden function that deals damage proportional to attractiveness for breathing perverts.
A hidden trait I didn't even know about? Wow~ Reality is amazing~
As I contemplated the scenery of reality, nearly losing my mind, I realized the perverted apostle had finished preparing to paint.
“Thank you for waiting! My lady! We can begin now!”
‘What should I do?’
“What do you want me to do? Spill your perverted desires from that disgusting mouth, you trashy perverted apostle.”
“Um... Can you assume a few poses for me?”
How many times has he done this kind of portrait? The perverted apostle stood up as soon as I asked and demonstrated some poses.
“In a way that captures the unique confidence of the lady...”
‘Is this the kind of feeling you mean?’
“Mmm. Our perverted apostle enjoys being looked down upon, huh? You disgusting pervert.”
“Yes! That’s wonderful! Just like this!... Um. Would you mind assuming a few more poses?”
What? Does he not want to see just this one pose?
Is he trying to fulfill various desires under the pretext of art!? Right?!
The moment I heard the perverted apostle’s words, such doubts arose, but they quickly subsided.
The seriousness in his eyes, devoid of even a hint of excitement, was undoubtedly that of an artist.
After following the perverted apostle and posing for a while, he suddenly nodded.
“I think this pose would be... Huh! Yes, it would be good.”
He had almost said, “You say it would be good,” didn’t he?
Was he repeating what someone else said?
That’s strange. There’s no one here besides the three of us.
I hadn’t said anything, and it didn’t seem like the silly fox, who was drooling in the corner, would speak to the perverted apostle either.
...Could it be that the goddess of beauty and art is currently giving her apostle guidance through divine revelation?
The goddess, who is busy taking care of her guild, has focused all her attention on painting a portrait of a girl, abandoning everything else?!
No way. That’s a bit much.
Even that nuisance crow, no matter how useless she is, wouldn’t do that. No way.
The perverted apostle must have lost his mind and just blurted out nonsense.
‘So, is it okay to just stay like this?’
“So you like this, huh? It’s very fitting for a sex offender who’d benefit the world by dying quickly. Disgusting. I feel like throwing up.”
“...No. I will start right away.”
His hand, gliding over the canvas, moved so fast that even my keen eyes, which are far beyond ordinary humans, struggled to keep up.
Moreover, the brush that left strokes on the canvas was filled with a clear certainty that this was the correct answer, turning the scene of painting itself into a form of art.
Before being a perverted brat I’d want to smash in the face, he is indeed the apostle of the Artisans' Guild, chosen by the goddess. He has enough skill for that.
While I was so absorbed in watching the perverted apostle move his brush that I momentarily forgot how uncomfortable his existence was, he suddenly paused and gazed intently at the painting.
Then, with a gasp of awe from the depths of his heart, he clasped his hands in prayer and picked up the brush again.
...Could it be that he really was receiving divine guidance? The nuisance crow goddess.
Seriously, you are hopeless both in the game and in reality.
I thought the Artisans' Guild, which had virtually no presence in the game, would have considerable influence in this world, so perhaps the goddess would be different here.
Ah, I was wrong to expect anything from you.
Desperate not to reveal I had caught on to the goddess’s presence, I forced down a sigh that was about to escape.
Given the nature of the crow, if any connection formed, it would cling to me annoyingly.
The pervert sticking to my side is more than enough.
I don’t want to entertain more than that. I already have thoughts of wanting to throw this brat away twice a week.
“Lady! It’s done!”
‘Already?’
“Already?”
“Yes! Because I’m an apostle of the Artisans' Guild, I can’t be incapable of this much.”
With a confident smile igniting my curiosity, I approached the canvas at a brisk pace.
What kind of painting has he created?
A picture distorted by his perverted gaze?
A twisted painting, characteristic of a fervent artist?
Even if it were a trivial painting, it would be amusing.
‘...Wow.’
“Wow~ So this is how I look through the eyes of a disgusting pervert?”
The painting left on the canvas was delicate and realistic, yet it was hard to say it resembled a photograph.
The emotions of the artist, left in the wake of the brush, added vitality to the painting, allowing one to feel a multitude of emotions within a single piece.
...So the bunny girl outfit is an outfit that can convey more than just sexuality.
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“Do you like it?”
The more I looked, the more I felt as if I were being drawn in, and I found myself staring blankly at the painting, reflexively nodding.
‘Yes. It’s really amazing!’
“Are you pleased? Hehe. I want to take it home and show it to my foolish father, and he’ll probably try to kill whoever painted it!”
“...This painting will be my final work, huh? I may not have lived long, but I have no regrets.”
Mentioning Benedick like that seems too much, doesn’t it?
With that, it feels like Benedick has become a mafia figure who captures anyone he dislikes.
While he indeed treasures his daughter, he’s not the kind of person who would get so worked up.
I tried to defend Benedick with a wry smile, but instead of listening to me, the perverted apostle pulled out a piece of paper and began writing a will.
Ha. It seems no matter what I say, he won’t listen, so I should just ignore it.
“Ugh... Hah...”
As I turned my head to the sound of rough breathing, I saw the silly fox staring at the painting with bloodshot eyes.
She seemed entranced, staring at the canvas, and then, without hesitation, she bowed her head to the ground.
“Lucy. No, Lady Lucy! Please allow me to share this painting! I will do anything for that!”
‘Anything?’
“Anything?”
“Yes!”
Huh. So “anything” is it? An amusing idea popped into my head, and I squatted down to meet the silly fox's gaze.
“Transform into a beast♡”
The silly fox dutifully followed my command.
The moment my words finished, she transformed into a fox with white fur.
Surely, she looks better as a fox than in human form.
“Sit♡”
“Um... What do you mean?”
“You said you would do anything?♡ Have you lost your mind?♡ Can you not remember what you just said?♡”
Although it was okay for her to cling to me, I would not allow her to approach me first; the silly fox was a finicky animal.
Because of that, I hadn’t been able to pet her fur freely, nor could I properly command her.
But now, she had said with her own mouth that she would do anything, right?
I couldn’t let this opportunity slip away.
“Did you ask to be treated like a dog? Now you don’t seem to want it?♡”
“That... That’s when I’m in human form! In my original form, that... it’s...”
“Mmm♡ Is that so?♡ Well, it can’t be helped~♡ You don’t seem to be that desperate, so this painting will♡...”
Thud. Just as I shifted my gaze toward the painting, the silly fox’s butt hit the floor.
“You’re saying you’ll give up your pride before your desires, huh?♡ That’s so fitting for a disgusting beast!♡ Now, let’s go!♡ Hand♡”
“Y-Here it is.”
“Eh?♡ Why is the dog talking?♡ Did I mishear?♡”
“...Woof!”
“Puhaha♡ Good job! That’s how a pet should be!♡”
As I petted the silly fox’s head, I noticed her paws wiggling.
Seems like she wanted to escape. Well, considering she rarely had such an opportunity, that made sense.
But I can’t let that happen. I’ve been wronged by this brat too much; I can’t just let it go at this level.
Grinning while touching the silly fox's belly, I decided to show her some of the various tricks I had wanted to teach a pet I raised in the past.
Starting with sit, paw, and down, I moved on to sticking her nose between my fingers and playing dead when I shouted “Bang!”
As I smiled while watching the silly fox pant with her belly up, I teasingly spoke.
“I wonder what the beasts of the forest will think when they see this?♡ What kind of expressions will they make when they see a being who should protect the forest acting cute for a human?♡ I’m really curious!♡”
“...Kii.”
Seeing her throwing away her pride like this, it seems she really wants that painting.
Hehe. This fulfills my desires, and I confirmed how desperate she is.
Now, is there anything else I can extract from this brat?
Nope. I’ve already taken everything I can get from her.
Then where should I use this desperation?
...Ah!
Hehe. Hehe.
I have a good idea.
“I see our perverted fox is quite desperate♡ So I’ll give you a special chance to choose♡”
“Woof?”
“Choose between the leash walk and that painting♡”
“...You’re saying I have to pick one?!”
As I listened to the silly fox’s scream-like voice, I couldn’t help but laugh.
Puhaha. Ah. I’m a genius.
To come up with the idea of presenting two choices she desperately desires and torment her in such a short time!
Alright, silly fox. This is karma.
You’ve been tormenting me all this time, so I should be allowed to torment you a bit too, right?
“Choose the painting. No, wait. No. What significance is there in something that remains as an object but won’t be imprinted on my body? I’d rather choose the walk. No, but I can’t give up my happiness for a moment of joy!”
As I watched the silly fox with her head buried in her paws, someone beside me made a thud sound.
Turning my head slightly, I saw the perverted apostle’s face covered in blood.
His face wore a smile of happiness, so it seems he’s having a good time.
I should just leave him alone since I don’t want to touch anything dirty.
With that conclusion, I stood up and headed to the room to change my clothes.
No matter what conclusion comes out, it will surely take a long time, so I planned to train until then.
Just before I changed my clothes, an amusing thought crossed my mind.
If the perverted deity, who is at the center of all the nuisance crows and other perverted deities, is a pedophile, would he perhaps provide more blessings if I prayed while wearing the bunny girl outfit?
To verify whether Armadish is indeed an unredeemable pervert, I clasped my hands over my chest and began to offer my prayers to the great deity as I had been doing daily.
And as the daily prayer concluded, I heard the notification chime, just like always.
[Armadish is moved by your sincere prayer!] [Your power has increased slightly. Your charm increases. Your divinity...]
Excuse me, Armadish.
Why has the reward increased so noticeably?
I prayed while saying it was a trap, so why is there any change?!
At times like this, shouldn’t you be hiding your perverted nature?!
...I really feel like I’m going to fall into corruption.
Thinking about it, wouldn’t I be able to create dungeons however I want in that place?
Should I just switch to the evil deities instead?
Even if you try to murmur now, it’s too late.
That last message just made my faith in you turn cold.
Among the various deities, you should maintain some dignity.
It’s because of you that those nuisance crows are created.
I’ll check the message since you sent it, though.
[A new quest has emerged!] [Your Pride] [The dungeon you created at the academy has become the examination site not just for first-years but for all grades! Prove yourself to those who mutter that it’s a dungeon created by a first-year by ensuring no one can conquer the dungeon!]
...Huh?
What?