The south gate of the city of the beginning, Aruch. Many adventurers had gathered there to participate in an emergency quest.

　''Hey Aria!''
　...What is it?
　Are you scared?　You could have used language magic.
　I'm not afraid.
　You're scared. You're shaking.
　It's called a warrior's shake!　In the first place, being a god, I wouldn't be afraid of a monster!
　...Heh.
　And speaking of malted plovers, aren't they the monsters we've always preyed on?　I don't know if it's the king or the king of it, but it's not my opponent!
　Don't go preying on them. You'll look like a barbarian. I paid a pretty penny for it.

　I look around. The adventurers have gathered to some extent. I'm guessing there must be about a hundred of them. But.

　They're all equipped not so differently from me.

　Yes. This is Aruch, the city where it all began. There are only novice adventurers, just like me. It's a good idea to have a few guys with intermediate equipment and knights, but against the monsters called ancient species, it's not going to make any difference whether you're a novice, an intermediate or a knight.

　''I'm counting on you, Aria. Let's complete this quest with your word magic, or rather, god's power, shall we?

　I put my hand on Aria's shoulder, which was trembling beside me, with a plop.

　''Hmph. I'm sure you can handle it. I'll show you the power of God.

　Then I heard a voice.

　'Oh, hey I'm here........'
　Hold on. You never told me it was that big.
　We can't beat that thing by ourselves...

　I looked ahead in response to a voice of despair I heard behind me.
　I could see a large black shadow that looked like a mountain.
　Within the next blink of an eye, that shadow was closing in on us a few dozen meters away from where we were.

　'Heh,'

　I let out a pathetic voice at the sight of King Malmedri. The dependable Aria is hiding behind me before I know it.

　''Pfft.......heh,''
　"Hey, hey, hey. You'd better get up in front of me if you can afford to laugh.
　No, no.

　This guy. What's the cheat magic for? Did you forget what you said just now?

　Get in front of me, for God's sake!
　'No!　I'm scared!
　You scared the shit out of me!
　I'm not scared!

　As me and Aria were grabbing each other, I heard a voice from above me.

　'Humans,'

　"...and...

　Me and Aria pulled our hands back from each other and looked up at the direction of the voice.

　I'm staring so hard.

　'Hey Aria,'
　What is it?
　You know, I'm not exactly the kind of malumedori I know.
　''Well the little Malmedri I know is more round and plump and fluffy and only down to my knees like this...''
　Yeah, I know. You're a cute little monster. That's what you're 'cooking' for, though.
　....

　Hey, Miss Aria.
　What is it?
　Do monsters talk?
　Isn't that because they're an ancient species?
　Yeah. An ancient species could talk, right?
　Yeah.　

　Hey, Aria.
　What is it?
　The petrel in front of me isn't a bird, it's more like a dragon.
　'Ahhh!　Why is Kakeru saying things I've been trying to avoid saying!　What if this dragon is real!

　"Don't worry, son of man. This is real.
　....
　Awwww.

　Hey, hey, I made King Malmedri tweak you. What are you going to do now? This is no time to panic, Aria. I don't know who you are!

　I don't know. I have come here today to ask you something. I know this city is breeding my children. We made such an agreement a long time ago.

　Huh?　Do you have a contract with a monster or something?

　"There have been a number of instances recently where people have violated that agreement. That's why we came here to talk to you.

　I was relieved. Not only me, but the other adventurers, including Aria, seem to be doing the same.
　I'm glad to hear that. I didn't come here to destroy the city. I'm just here to listen to what you have to say.

　I'm sorry...　What's the phenomenon of reneging on that contract!

　A voice jumped out from the other group of adventurers.
　Hey, whoever you are from, use respectful language, respectful language. It's King Malmedri.

　'Hmm. "Hmm...." "You humans would not talk to me like that...
　Excuse me!　I wasn't educated enough!

　
　That's why I said it. No, I didn't actually say it. I'll find that guy later and beat him up.

　"Son of man. You seem to understand.
　'No, no!　No, it's not!　It's common sense to be polite to the king!
　"Hmm. Very well. Let's get back to the point. Lately, there has been a prejudice in the gender of the children who have come home to me.

　-- Hmm?

　'All the children who come back to me are males. So far, an equal number of males and females have returned to me. I know that it is impossible for a human being to perfectly judge the s*x of my children, so I made a contract with you humans. That is why I made a contract with you humans. I have made a contract with you humans to allow my children to breed, but to avoid the extinction of my people in my land. If you continue as you are, only the males will return to me, and no new life will be born in my land, and extinction will not be averted.
　....

　-- You know what? It's not my fault.　What a perfectionist! You were right, Pops, it's just fine to err on the side of caution.
　Hey, Aria. I know what I'm doing. I get it, and don't pat me on the back.

　"What's the matter with you, human child?

　What am I going to do? ...What am I going to do? Here it was me!　If I tell people that I'm the one who brought this scary monster to this town, they'll know it was me. If that happens, I don't think I'll be able to survive in this town. And I might get eaten. And I could be burned.
　But even if I cheat now, the guild's receptionist and the old man at the marshmallow farm will easily find out about me. The crime is worse if they find out later.
　Oh no! I'm starting to get a stomach ache.
　It's no use. It's a risk. I'm going to have to bet on that.
　I'll take a gamble on that one.

　"Oh, you see.... I know why.
　"Law. Let's hear it for him, shall we?
　Well, before you do, I can't talk about it here, so if you don't mind if I move on.
　'.........hmm. Very good. Now you will ride on my back.

　Kakel...
　Don't worry, Aria. I just want to eat your food again when I get back.
　'Yes!　Delicious Mal--I'll make it delicious and wait for you forever... forever!

　Aria. Well, I commend you for not mentioning the whole roasted marshmallow. Don't be impressed. You read the atmosphere.

　"Aria, do you want to go with me?
　'No!　Because I have some things I have to do!

　.... d*mn it!　You're usually a piece of shit!　With your magic, we can do something about it!　Read the air on my side!　Don't look like a heroine!　You're going to show them the power of your self-proclaimed god, aren't you?　Help me.

　What's going on?　Son of man. Hurry up.'
　Oh, yes.

　Ah, goodbye other world. I didn't get to have any adventures, but I did rather enjoy my peaceful life.
　I climbed up on Mr. King Malmedri's body.