Only now did it finally occur to her.

“Wait… could this be another world? There was an anime Ryouhei and Kouhei were watching recently. Magic, dog-like ears… well, not exactly like dogs, but…”

“If you’re talking about my race, we’re called kobolds. I’m a swordsman—small, but I won’t lose even to a lizardman. I’m not good at talking, but I’ll do my best.”

Gatt puffed out his chest as he spoke.

So… cute.

For Mika, who was usually forced to deal with insects and reptiles, Gatt was nothing short of an angel.

“By the way, what exactly do you need help with?”

At Mika’s question, Dada spread his wings noisily as he spoke. Aside from his wings, Dada had two proper arms, but he gestured with his wings like hands, speaking animatedly.

“Ah, right. Right now, the world is under threat from monsters. They’ve been appearing everywhere, and many people have already fallen victim. The damage is especially severe near our country, Salichil. That’s why the Sage made a prophecy, and we were dispatched here. In other words… to ask for your help, Mi—uh, Mika.”

“Huh?”

“If you’re willing to help, we’d like to offer a reward. Of course, there are limits to what we can provide… but what would be valuable to you? If it’s a sacrifice, then—guh—I-I’ll—”

“…You just said something really disturbing. I don’t need any sacrifices.”

Even as she spoke, her eyes weren’t on the talking Dada but remained firmly fixed on Gatt.

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“I said I don’t need sacrifices. Anyway, what are these monsters you mentioned?”

Gatt let out a sigh of relief, his shoulders relaxing. He must have been terrified.

Zurah was the one who explained the monsters.

“There are many kinds of monsters. Flame Rats, Iblis, and others that frequently appear in this dungeon—you’ve defeated plenty of them, Mika, so you should know.”

“Oh, those things. So, you guys aren’t allies with those black demons, fireballs, or rats?”

“Of course not. We are proud humans.”

Zurah nodded as she spoke.

I see. Here, lizardmen, birdfolk, and even chihuahuas were all considered humans.