The story of the struggle in another world of the divine cat Mii-chan and the cat supplies summoner

42 Divine cat Mii-chan escapes danger thanks to a carrier bag.

We have lunch in the safe zone. There’s no safer place than here.

“Nero-kun, I need to consult with you. I’d like you to seal that atmospheric skill in the labyrinth.”

“That’s true. It helped us this time, but it could be dangerous.”

Müller-san explains with a worried expression. Essentially, the sound might attract monsters. The elf lady has a contrary opinion, saying that if the spirits in the labyrinth are startled, the monsters will be too, and won’t come near.

Currently, no monsters have appeared. The first goblin was likely angered and charged at us because it was covered in dust.

However, as the leader, Müller-san naturally wants to avoid risks.

“That’s fine, but I can only use daggers for now.”

“I understand. And about those daggers…”

“They’re AFs.”

“I thought as much. Was it alright to say that?”

“I’ve recently been thinking that it might be safer to openly declare I have them rather than hiding them. I am a staff member of the Hunter Guild, after all. If someone were to attack me, they wouldn’t be able to stay in this country. Even if I wanted to sell them, I’d be quickly traced.”

“Indeed, there’s some truth to what you say, but it’s also true that many people would want them. It’s best to be cautious.”

“Thank you. I will be very careful.”

Müller understood Nero’s perspective but still advised caution, noting that many would still covet such a valuable item. Nero promised to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions.

“Well, if anything happens, I can just store Mii-chan in my bag.

‘Meow~’

Yeah. I’ll rely on you then, Mii-chan.

Mii-chan, as if to vent the frustration of having her cat food eaten by the Jewel Lizard, ate her lunch with a remarkable appetite. I had a pilaf rice ball, and I suddenly thought that it would be nice to have some nori (seaweed). Even if nori doesn’t necessarily go well with pilaf, it’s less messy and has a nostalgic flavor.

Fortunately, there’s a clean spring in the safe zone where I can wash my hands without any trouble. I fill an empty pet bottle with spring water for later. When I get thirsty, this spring water is more than enough compared to mineral water. It’s cold and tasty.

‘What about the route back?’

‘What do you think, Nero-kun?’

‘Since it’s my first time in this labyrinth, I’m not sure, but I don’t think there’s only one path connecting the upper and lower parts. So, I think the route opposite to the one we came from would be fine.’

‘Hmm, what does everyone else think?’

‘Yes, I agree with the young master. It seems right.’

‘I agree as well. With this much space, even if we make a mistake, there’s still some leeway.’

‘That’s true. Since we’ve already found the safe zone, knowing that there’s another route connecting might help those who come after us.’

‘And we still haven’t found the hidden rooms!’”

“Indeed. If there’s a chance, I’d like to seize it.”

Everyone is quite ambitious. It’s true they have the skills to back it up, though.

So, we head back via the reverse route. We haven’t found the path down yet, so I want to locate it.

This floor seems to only have Rock Lizards. Since Jewel Lizards are a variant of Rock Lizards, it makes sense. Müller-san and the others are thrilled. They eagerly hunt Rock Lizards as if they’re just materials. To them, Rock Lizards probably only appear as resources.

Watching these poor Rock Lizards, I feel sorry for them. Well, I’m also participating to improve my Soul Container’s growth and my throwing skill, but seeing the terrified faces of the Rock Lizards makes me uncomfortable.

And again, we’ve found… a hidden room.

“Just as I thought…”

“Hehehe… We hit the jackpot.”

“Getting a Jewel Lizard skin armor isn’t a dream anymore.”

“Maybe we can buy a new axe.”

Everyone seems a bit frightening…

“Mii…”

Even Mii-chan seems to sense the atmosphere and hides in the carrier bag.

The cat beastman is searching the hidden room’s walls for any door mechanisms I mentioned. Soon enough, it seems he’s found something.

“I’m opening it.”

With a rumbling sound, the wall starts to open.

“Not good! An Avelant Lizard!”

W-What’s so bad about it?! Mii-chan absolutely cannot come out of the carrier bag!

“Mii…”

It’s a giant lizard with a body covered in purple and green spots, about three meters long. It’s exhaling a greenish breath… Wait, what? My body is going numb and I can’t move…

“Nero-kun, get back! You’re going to be poisoned!”

“I… can’t… move…”

“It’s too late! He’s already affected! Pull him out!”

Everyone is covering their mouths and noses with cloth.

The cat beastman drags me to the edge of the corridor, away from the hidden room.

“Stay there and don’t move, though… I can’t move anyway…”

Haha… This is tough. Mii-chan, are you okay?

“Meow~”

As expected of the divine cat carrier bag. It’s probably got universal resistance and is indestructible. Haha…

I managed to fish out a pet bottle from the bag with my numbed body, but the cap is also numb, making it hard to open. Still, I bite down on the cap and slowly twist it open.

Looking towards the hidden room, it seems like everyone is struggling against the Azure Dragon’s roar. I can see the elf lady and the human sister collapsed outside the hidden room. I need to act quickly…

I finally manage to open the cap and drink the mineral water, which instantly revitalizes me! Truly, the divine design lives up to its name!

I get a towel from Mii-chan’s bag, dampen it with mineral water, and cover my mouth and nose. I’m not sure if it’ll be effective, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.

I drag the two fallen ladies to the carrier bag. Their faces are turning blue.

“Mii…”

Mii-chan comes out of the carrier bag and licks their faces, but there’s no response. This might be a serious situation…

I try to help the elf lady sit up and give her the mineral water, but she can’t even move her throat. In such cases, there’s only one thing left to do. Yes, that’s right, mouth-to-mouth! No ulterior motives in starting with the elf lady…

After the mouth-to-mouth, the elf lady wakes up immediately.

“Please take care of Mii-chan. Also, give this to the other lady. It’s a universal antidote.”

“Y-Yes, I understand. T-Thank you…”

Wow! The impact of Mii-chan’s smug face is incredible! Being thanked with a blush from a beautiful lady is a first for me!

“Mii…”

Mii-chan, please stop looking at me like that…

We cautiously enter the hidden room, and it turns out the dwarf uncle was being eaten… Just kidding. His feet are being dangled around.

I use wind to blow away the stagnant air in the hidden room along with the Avelant Lizard’s breath.

“Wha!? We’re saved!”

The dog beastwoman, though still looking pale, is desperately shooting arrows.

“Drink this! Quickly!”

“Y-Yes…”

I throw a dagger to distract the Avelant Lizard. The dwarf uncle, still being held in the mouth, looks exhausted but is still gripping his beloved axe, so he might be conscious. But isn’t that dangerous?

While the cat beastman distracts the Avelant Lizard, Müller-san sneaks around and attacks from behind.

The dog beastwoman also revives after drinking the mineral water and starts shooting arrows. It seems the tide has turned. Without that poisonous breath, the Avelant Lizard doesn’t seem to be a match for Müller-san and the others.

Soon enough, Müller-san delivers the final blow to the Avelant Lizard. A transparent panel appears, but that can wait.

First… is the dwarf uncle still alive?