Volume 1: Chapter 16: Kiana

　　“…”

　　Zerg opened his eyes with a silly look on his face.

　　For some reason, Kiana and Skadi looked like they were about to fight.

　　At this moment, in the silent atmosphere that was about to explode, the sound of dragging was heard.

　　The tiny springtail flapped its wings, grabbed a cardboard box with its "W"-shaped mouth, and dragged it in front of the master with great effort.

　　“Gah!”

　　After completing this action, it squatted on the ground and looked at its master with its black bean-like eyes.

　　The two girls were also attracted by the movement.

　　Kiana frowned, feeling that things were not simple.

　　That cardboard box seems familiar...

　　It seems to be a box for storing instant noodles.

　　"food!"

　　Zerg's eyes lit up.

　　The springtail said there was food in there.

　　For the Overlord of the Swarm, the more food the better.

　　Skadi just felt that her arms were empty.

　　The little child has already rushed to the front of the cardboard box.

　　"Wait, Zerg!"

　　Kiana foresaw the tragedy that was about to happen.

　　“Ouch!”

　　Zerg swallowed all the food in one gulp again.

　　“Crack…”

　　The white-haired ball's body turned into a pale stone statue, covered with cracks.

　　She was out of food for the week!

　　“Click…click…click…”

　　The tiny springtail was biting a noodle bucket and chewing it non-stop.

　　This is the food shared with it by the great Lord of the Swarm.

　　“Puff!”

　　All the western cowboy showdowns and the law of the jungle where the strong prey on the weak were thrown out of the window.

　　Kiana Kaslana fell to her knees.

　　Now the question is -

　　What will she eat tomorrow?

　　He took out his wallet from his pocket and counted the money inside.

　　One hundred thousand and one hundred yen.

　　Well, I should be able to hold out for a few more days.

　　If she was alone.

　　But if you add Zerg...it might only be enough for one meal.

　　“…”

　　Skadi seemed to understand something.

　　She put away her tense attitude.

　　Perhaps, going to police station is the best option for Kiana.

　　after all--

　　In this world, people who go to jail should have something to eat.

　　If Zerg is brought along, the Deep Sea Hunter is really afraid that one day he will see Kiana taking Zerg to eat dirt or to perform on the streets and beg.

　　"Kiana, what's wrong?"

　　After eating the food he found, Zerg looked at the frustrated Kiana curiously.

　　"…Nothing, Zerg."

　　The white-haired ball forced a smile.

　　"It's just that there's no food at home."

　　She said so.

　　"!"

　　The Swarm Master opened his eyes wide.

　　There is no food!

　　"Zerg will find food for Kiana!"

　　The little child said so.

　　Not just for the Swarm, but for the good people who feed Zerg!

　　"Zerg, wait."

　　Skadi picked up Zerg at this time.

　　"How are you going to find food?"

　　She asked.

　　“See unowned food, take unowned food, bring back unowned food!”

　　The Overlord of the Swarm gave his own answer.

　　“What if it is food from the Lord?”

　　The deep-sea hunter continued to ask.

　　"Well... Zerg will look at the other person and ask the other person to give the food to Zerg!"

　　"Just like Kiana and Bronya gave Zerg food!"

　　Zerg thought for a few seconds and then gave a pitiful expression.

　　“…”

　　Skadi averted her gaze slightly.

　　She just understood Kiana for a moment.

　　Oh, no, that's not the point.

　　So Kiana has taken Zerg to the streets to beg once?

　　That person named Bronya must be the one to beg for money.

　　But at the same time, the deep-sea hunters also breathed a sigh of relief.

　　Fortunately, although he has not received any teachings, Zerg does not seem to choose to rely on plundering to obtain food.

　　As Agor's biological weapon, the little child has superhuman strength.

　　If you choose to rely on plundering to get food...

　　Skadi couldn't imagine that kind of scene.

　　When we first met, I was afraid that someone might die.⑧

　　"Zerg, we won't be able to get food for long this way."

　　The deep-sea hunter earnestly teaches his compatriots.

　　“Can’t get food for a long time?”

　　Hearing this, Zerg immediately became a little nervous.

　　"Yes, you have to take the initiative to get food, such as using money to buy food."

　　Skadi took out a piece of precious metal that shone brightly.

　　This is one of the common currencies on land.

　　Although the coins of various empires were not the same, the most widely circulated one was generally the Longmen coin.

　　However, pure gold is also a currency that can always be trusted.

　　Such a piece of pure gold is enough to exchange for a lot of food.

　　And Skadi has a lot of red gold on his body.

　　After all, she completed many difficult bounty missions, and her own expenses were very small, so she saved a lot of money.

　　At least it's better than Kiana, who exudes an air of poverty.

　　“Use money to buy food?”

　　Zerg couldn't comprehend the concept.

　　Why can money buy food?

　　What is money?

　　Where can I get money?

　　"Yes."

　　Skadi pinched her little compatriot's cheek and found it felt very good.

　　She believes it is necessary for her to guide her compatriots to prevent them from degenerating into bloodthirsty beasts.

　　After all, Zerg is a being that can hunt sea lords.

　　"How about this, I can take you out to have a look tomorrow and teach you how to buy food with money."

　　The Deep Sea Hunter is very curious about the world where Kiana lives.

　　I can go out and take a look tomorrow.

　　"I think you can just leave this matter to me!"

　　Kiana Kaslana was resurrected with full health at this moment.

　　As the saying goes, the guest should follow the host's wishes. She is the master of this world, so she should be the one taking Zerg and Skadi to the street to buy things!

　　Although my pocket is empty and I only have 100,100 yen, it’s not a big problem!

　　"Well...then Zerg needs to buy food from Kiana!"

　　The little swarm master thought for a few seconds and said so.

　　"Why?"

　　The white-haired ball was stunned.

　　Are you able to put your learning into practice so quickly?

　　"But Zerg, do you have money?"

　　Although she was a pauper, Kiana felt that she should still be richer than Zerg.

　　"Zerg has no money!"

　　Zerg quickly gave his answer.

　　"So how are you going to buy food from me?"

　　At this moment, Kiana's eyes were rolling around, as if he had thought of a good idea.

　　"Zerg doesn't know."

　　The little child lowered his head dejectedly.

　　Without money, there is no way to buy food from Kiana.

　　In that case, how to get food later?

　　I don't know if there is any unowned food that can be obtained.

　　Just like the corpses of creatures called Seaborn.

　　"Ahem, let's put it this way, Zerg."

　　Kiana coughed lightly a few times.

　　"In fact, sometimes it doesn't matter if you don't have money, you can make up for it in other ways."

　　The corners of the white-haired ball's mouth curled up slightly.

　　"Another way?"

　　Zerg raised his head.

　　“That’s right!”

　　Kiana's voice became excited.

　　"Like you could sleep with me in exchange for food!"

　　…………