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169 – Nymphs and Greco-Roman Mythology # 4

169 – Nymphs and Greco-Roman Mythology # 4

The giant chipmunk jumped up and down and roamed through the valley and forest.

He guided us somewhere by going down a rugged cliff as easily as if we were running on a plain, or squeezing through a narrow cave.

The reason I said it was guided was because it literally seemed that way.

If we seemed to be late, the ancient species of giant squirrel would stand a little far away, look back, and bark to hurry us along.

Where on earth are they leading us?

The place we arrived at was the very center of a forest.

It was a place where sunlight seeped through the swaying branches and leaves like a beautiful mosaic piece thanks to the blowing wind.

It seemed like a great place to spread out a mat and eat a sandwich, and the nymphs also really liked it.

“It is a very nymph-friendly forest… ! It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Oinoi in a forest where the natural environment is so well preserved… !”

“It’s a forest where nymph sisters seem to be running around… !”

“hehehehe, Illinois is also doing the same… ! Maybe there is a nymph sister… ! Let’s take a look here and there… !”

━Kkeongkeong… !

At that time, a giant chipmunk that had disappeared somewhere jumped down towards us.

The giant squirrel had a strange grass in its mouth, and it was a grass that had a very unique scent.

When Oinoi saw this, he put his hands on both cheeks and was very happy.

“Ahh… ! That thing is called “Fairy Mente”… ! It is said to be a trace of Mentenoy, who was a friend of this Oinoi… ! It’s been a long time since I found this Oinoi… !”

「Fairy Mente」.

It is said to be a very rare herb and a herb with a deep connection to Oinoi.

Soon Illinois also stroked his chin as if he knew something.

“Are you talking about the Mentenoi that was trampled by Persephone and turned into a flower…? ? If it’s Mentenoy’s story, Illinois has also listened to it… !”

It was just as Illinois said.

It is said that Oinoi had a friend named “Mentenoy,” Who became an adult nymph and fell in love with Hades, the god of the underworld.

However, Hades’ wife Persephone, the goddess of verdure, could not tolerate this and trampled on the Mentenoi.

It is said that the more a mentenoi is stepped on, the more it becomes a flower that emits a stronger scent.

So, Oinoi came to like mint-like spices that reminded me of her friend.

“She is a very disgraceful goddess who stepped on Mente Noi and punished her for having an affair with Adonis… ! Mentenoi should have called a lawyer for her nymphophobic treatment… !”

Illinois got really angry.

It was said that nymphs liked the gods, but that didn’t seem to be true.

Zek-.

Oinoi received an armful of “Fairy Mente” From the giant squirrel.

“When I smell this spicy smell, I am reminded of Mentenoy, who was a friend of Cucumber… ! Mentenoi were shy and naive nymphs… !”

She said, “I heard that nymphs often turn into flowers when they die… ! This Coris may one day become “Ice Flower Coris”… !”

When nymphs die, they become flowers or grass.

I felt very solemn.

“It might be like that in about 5,000 years… !”

Still, you will live 50 times longer than me.

Nymphs were a longer-lived species than expected.

━Kkeongkeong… !

At that time, the giant squirrel shouted something loudly.

Then, it started jumping around and looked like it was full of anticipation.

Soon Oinoi added an explanation.

“By eating this “Fairy Mente,” Dog squirrels can evolve into catnip squirrels… ! The catnip squirrel is a dog squirrel that emits a very pleasant scent… !”

I thought there were all kinds of strange evolutions.

What is certain is that after being defeated by the Giant Squirrel, he presented us with this rare “Fairy Mente” Plant as proof of his defeat and as a sign of his submission.

Achilles, who was watching this process, lowered his hand, which had been resting on the sword sheath at his waist the entire time he met the rat, to the floor.

“This large dog squirrel is said to be an ancient species, but it doesn’t seem very dangerous. Since it is still young, it would be a good idea to watch it live in this forest a little longer. But….”

There were a lot of roots that the giant chipmunk had gnawed up here and there in the forest.

This will be a nuisance to the people of Jigori village who are engaged in forestry.

I had a good idea at that time.

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“Wow, it tastes good!”

“I’ve never seen a squirrel this big! “The squirrel is as big as a rhino!”

The people of Jigori Village had many simple ladies and uncles, like the rural people of medieval Europe.

Most young people left for big cities and only older people remained.

Those ladies, uncles, and old people looked on with great satisfaction as the big squirrel gorged on the almond seeds in the bucket.

“If you give them almonds, peanuts, or fruit, they will be less likely to gnaw on trees.”

Squirrels are more picky eaters than you might think.

Kungkungi was the proof. According to Oinoi, the dog squirrel was originally a powerful animal that ate bugs and hunted snakes, but when you gave it a mealworm, it started to snarl like it was mad… ! I cried.

This was because my taste buds had become accustomed to the fruits I usually gave them, such as peanuts, almonds, and strawberries, and I didn’t even bother to look at anything other than the delicious nuts of the 21st century.

The same goes for giant squirrels.

Tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk.

Beside him, Keongkeengi was also eating strawberries.

Watching squirrels eat strawberries is quite fun.

When I was bored, I searched MeTube for videos of dog squirrels eating strawberries.

I also recommended it to people.

“It means it is complete… ! The iced menthe tea that Oinoi made with the help of Coris and Illinois has just been completed… !”

Then Oinoi appeared with the nymphs.

In the hands of the nymphs, there was a large teapot filled with ice filled with tea, giving off a very unique scent.

We shared the tea with the people of Jigori Village.

The sweet and bitter taste was very impressive.

“It’s a car that’s good for your health. In my case, I don’t think I have any more mana to improve, but I think it will be a good tea for the body for a growing awakened person like Mr. Ildo.”

Achilles seemed to pay more attention to the efficacy of tea than to its taste.

As per the sharp evaluation of the 5th place S ranker, I became Class A inside my body and I felt the magical power that seemed to run wild like a furnace subsiding calmly.

“Would you like to drink this before meditating?”

━Kkeongkeong… !

The one that received the best response was Kkeongkeong.

He opened his mouth and stuffed all the nearby fruits, such as strawberries, apples, and grapes, into his mouth.

For a moment, his cheeks became bulging, but then his cheeks quickly became sallow.

“Ahh… ! Those are the mysterious cheek pouches that dog squirrels are often said to have… ! It is also called “Squirrel storage”… !”

《Squirrel Storage》.

It was said to be a storage magic that allows you to easily store various items like a game inventory.

Did Seo Ye-rim also have her own empty inventory?

It seemed like I didn’t use it well.

Does that mean that the squirrel dog has now acquired magic or supernatural powers?

“Keongkeongi’s level has risen again.”

━Kkeongkeong… !

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By subduing the fearsome ancient species of giant squirrel, the threat to Jigori Village has disappeared.

The giant chipmunk also seemed to have let down its guard and followed people, and people gave it the name “Artemis.”

Her tall and slender figure resembles the moon goddess.

“The quiet town will become noisy.”

“I think more tourists will come!”

People liked big dog squirrels.

It was a cute and fluffy animal, so it was only natural.

“Then, let us all sing a song of joy… !”

“It’s a good idea… !”

“Let’s do it… !”

Ditch Ditch Ditch Water─.

Nymphs sang as campfires burned in the village square.

The old people who heard the song occasionally closed their eyes as if they were reminiscing.

“There are many stories about nymphs in this Jigori village. Maybe it was because it was a place full of mountains, forests, valleys, and cliffs…. “I thought it was just an old story for adults.”

“I never thought there would be a real nymph in this world. The story my mother once told me was true. Hey, I never thought the day would come when I would live to see real nymphs.”

“Legends and myths were true after all! Hey there, a young man from Korea! “I have something for you who came with the nymphs!”

Bald old man Thomas, who didn’t know if he should be called the village head or the village chief, took out an old comb from his house.

It was a fine wooden comb.

“My distant ancestor was a carpenter. He is said to have made this comb as a gift to a nymph named Jigoriol, but I heard that he never gave it to her. “I will give it to those nymphs instead.”

“Jigoriol was a friend of this Choris… !”

Wow, these were the nymphs carrying combs.

Village Chief Old Man Thomas, who was looking at the scene, smiled happily and at the same time made a dark expression as if he had something to point out.

Soon Achilles asked.

“Grandpa Thomas, are you worried about anything?”

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“That…. They say that if nymphs are real, there is a high probability that the numerous prophecies will be true…. The story of Zigoriol’s prophecy has been passed down to the chiefs of our village from generation to generation… !”

Chief Thomas guided us somewhere.

There was a big rock there.

It looked like someone had carved a stone, and it was engraved in a curved shape like an earthworm. I could only tell that it was letters or writing, but I couldn’t understand the content.

“What are you talking about?”

Achilles asked.

Then Thomas, the village chief of Jigori Village, rubbed his short beard and shook his head.

“I know it is a prophecy warning of danger, but I don’t know anything beyond that.”

“This is the fairy language… ! This oinoi can read… !”

Warak-.

Oi Noi raised his hand.

Soon Oinoi read the words written on the rock.

“When the long-old beasts breathe out into the world again, a typhoon awakening from the deep sea may create a great wind and turn the world upside down… !─ Is written… !”