The young dragon tries to conquer the world

　Beside the tentacles of this unfortunate octopus, a tiny figure with a blank expression was happily tearing into the octopus's body and eating.

　"Yōmiya, did Xiaoguang catch this?"

　"So that's how it is. So Xiaoguang wasn't here because he was fishing, no, catching an octopus? Wait, this is huge! Did Xiaoguang swim up from the sea while holding it in his mouth?"

　The flesh of the tentacles of the freshly caught octopus was incredibly delicious and springy. As Inatsumi people, Yoomiya and Ayaka knew very well how tasty they were. The little girl bit into the octopus leg meat, tilted her head back, chewed quickly, and swallowed it. Ayaka and Yoomiya had eaten octopus tentacles before, but not everyone could get their hands on octopus tentacles as thick as a thigh.

　If you used these tentacles to make takoyaki and takoyaki, they would be so delicious!

　P.S.: This is the second update today!

　PS2: Well, I'll explain why light isn't interested in upright creatures later. As for Inazuma falling for it, let's not talk about such terrible things~

　PS3: Judging by size, maybe the little Black Dragon could pin the Nergigante to the ground (what am I dreaming about?).

　Volume 1: 015 - Narukami Taisha

　Ayaka and Yomiya watched Hikaru eat happily and couldn't help but feel hungry. However, the Inatsume people have their own logic when it comes to eating raw food. Even the freshest ingredients need to be cooked to be considered delicious.

　"Ayaka, I'm going to the outlying island to buy a set of kitchen utensils. Hikaru's eating habits are such a waste. Let me think... how about grilling, stir-frying, or blanching?"

　"Okay, I'll wait for you here. Oh, and buy some more seasonings, like onions and green peppers. Here, take this, Mora."

　After receiving Mora, Yonomiya quickly headed southwest to the outlying island, which, as the port of Inazuma, had abundant commercial facilities, enough to buy cooking utensils and seasonings.

　Ayaka walked over to Hikaru's side. Hikaru turned and glanced at her before continuing to eat his octopus.

　As Linghua watched her eat with great relish, she wondered if it was just her imagination, but Guang seemed to have gained a little weight, and the horns on her head seemed different from before, more curved.

　However, seeing Hikaru eating fish, Ayaka couldn't help but ponder.

　Is Xiao Guang's stomach some kind of dimensional pocket? Food disappears as soon as it's put in, otherwise, he could have eaten two of the octopus's tentacles and his stomach wouldn't have bulged at all.

　Following Hikari's figure, Ayaka carefully examined Hikari's tail again. The slender black tail was covered with sharp thorns. Remembering that Hikari had refused her request to tie her hair last time, Ayaka imitated Yoomiya and reluctantly stroked the tail. The tail was cool to the touch and smooth to the touch. If you stroked the tail, the thorns were not dangerous. Moreover, this wonderful feeling was a little addictive and simply irresistible.

　However, just as Ayaka was about to continue, Hikaru impatiently wagged his tail, pushing Ayaka's hand away from his tail, seemingly no longer allowing Ayaka to touch him.

　It seems that there is a limit to the number of attempts for each person, rather than a limit imposed on individuals.

　As far as Hikari knows, Ayaka Kamisato and Yomi-no-hara drop sweet things, and are considered to be slightly higher level than Hilichurls. Previously, when Hikari was foraging for food, after raiding a Hilichurl camp, she took a bite out of curiosity. As a result, she tasted a strange flavor and almost vomited. She sank to the bottom of the river and drank several mouthfuls of water before she recovered.

　From then on, Light had no interest in those hairy, upright creatures.

　As Ayaka was pondering Hikari's behavioral logic, Yoomiya appeared before her with seasonings and a pot. Yoomiya skillfully set up the pot and started a fire, and Ayaka instinctively...

　Ice blocks condensed on the ground and were placed in a pot. While waiting for the ice to melt, Xiaogong took out a wire mesh and placed it on the charcoal fire.

　"Boiled octopus, no, grilled octopus?"

　"Hmm, does Ayaka want to make it boiled? But could you please slice some octopus tentacles thinly?"

　"Wait, Yoomiya, we've been feeding Hikari before. If we take the food away from her now, will she agree to it?"

　Even Xiaogong, who was tidying up the charcoal fire, was stunned. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Should I...?"

　"Don't answer questions with questions."

　"Oh well, it's just for her to eat anyway, so we'll just fill our stomachs."

　Ayaka agreed, picked up the Tenmoku Kagetachi and came to Hikaru's side, quickly severing a part of his arm and leg. Instead of leaving, she stood there watching Hikaru's reaction.

　It must be said that compared to Hikaru's appetite, the amount that Ayaka and Yomiya ate was only equivalent to what they would have swallowed between their teeth.

　It would be considered good if Ayaka and Yomiya could eat three kilograms of this giant octopus together; the remaining several thousand kilograms of meat were all gone.

　Linghua ignored the light, lifted her wrists and feet and came to the wire mesh, sliced ​​them into thin pieces, placed some on the wire mesh, and waited for the water to boil before throwing the rest into the pot.

　As Xiaogong brushed the sauce onto the tentacles, she prepared the seasonings. The aroma of roasting quickly attracted Guang, who stood quietly beside her. Her crimson-gold pupils shone brightly in the flames. Xiaogong knew that she wanted to eat, but could only tell her that it was not the right time yet.

　After grilling the octopus tentacles over a high flame for five or six minutes, they were sprinkled with sea salt, pepper, and other seasonings. There were also green peppers and arugula leaves on the side. Xiao Gong picked up a piece of the tentacles with his chopsticks, just about to taste it, when Xiao Guang ate it.

　The crisp, chewy octopus tentacles, the aroma of roasted green peppers, and the strong flavor of arugula instantly made Guang's eyes narrow.

　"Hey, Ayaka, look at Hikaru's expression, haha."

　"It seems that your cooking skills have been recognized by her."

　Ayaka prepared a blanching method. After the water boiled, the tentacles were put into the pot and waited for half a minute until they curled up and deformed. Then they were quickly taken out, plated, and lemon juice was squeezed in. Kou had just finished eating what Yonomiya had prepared and came to Ayaka's place because of the smell.

　After finishing a plate of octopus tentacles, Hikaru ran to the Yoi-no-miya area to wait for the grilled octopus to be ready, but Ayaka's side was faster, so it became Ayaka cooking and Hikaru eating. In the end, Ayaka's arms were sore, and when Hikaru saw that the food wasn't coming out, she ran back to the Yoi-no-miya area.

　After finishing the green peppers and arugula leaves, Xiaogong rubbed his sore arms and watched Xiaoguang continue to gnaw on the remaining octopus. He couldn't help but sigh and say, "I never thought raising a child would be so tiring."

　"Haha, but Xiao Guang is quite obedient when it comes to eating."

　Yoomiya walked over to Hikari and used the Tenmoku Kageto to cut off a part of the octopus tentacles, preparing the last dish for tonight. Hikari roughly understood that these two upright creatures would cook delicious food for her.

　Blanch the octopus tentacles in boiling water to remove impurities. Then, heat oil in a pan, add the chopped ingredients, and then add the blanched octopus. Stir-fry briefly, and soon, a delicious pot of spicy stir-fried octopus tentacles is ready!

　Yoomiya quickly divided the prepared dishes into three portions. Although Hikaru ate a lot, her eating speed was not fast, at least not exceeding Ayaka and Yoomiya's expectations. However, the time she spent eating was indeed beyond human limits.

　After finishing the spicy stir-fried octopus, he continued to gnaw on the remaining octopus, a scene that left Ayaka and Yomiya somewhat amused and exasperated.

　"It seems that Xiao Guang chose to eat his fill rather than eat well."

　Xiaogong said softly, "No, she wants both."

　Indeed, when Ayaka looked at the octopus that was once as big as a boat, now reduced to its internal organs and transparent skeleton, she couldn't help but sigh that it truly lived up to its reputation as a monster.

　After Hikaru finished eating the octopus, just as she was about to leave, Ayaka grabbed Hikaru's little hand and said, "Sister will take you somewhere, okay?"

　This time, since no one was bothering her, Ayaka wanted to take Hikari to Narukami Shrine so that Yae no Kyoji could see her and at least know what kind of youkai Hikari was.

　However, it seemed that Hikaru was somewhat resistant, twisting her arm to try to pull her hand out of Ayaka's palm. Seeing this, Yoomiya immediately grabbed a handful of amber candy from her small bag, placed it in front of Hikaru, and said, "As long as you come with your sister, you will get candy. Look, I have a lot more. When we get there, your sister will give you more treats. But if you don't behave, I won't give you any."

　I remember that the steamed buns and sakura mochi at Narukami Taisha Shrine were very good; I even bought some when I visited the shrine before.

　After saying that, Yoomiya felt like the strange older sister who had tricked children, just like she had said before, and glanced at Ayaka guiltily.

　Linghua smiled but didn't say anything. Xiaogong immediately sensed something was wrong and quickly explained, "Linghua, no, I just felt that's how it should be said."

　"Yes, I know, I will remind Tianling Fengxing."

　"No, Ayaka, I've cooked for Hikaru, you can't do this."

　Guang wasn't interested in their conversation; she was more interested in the candy.

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　Volume 1: 016 - True Form Unknown

　On the way to Narukami Shrine, Hikari was a little more obedient than before, but Ayaka knew that when she and Yoomiya ran out of candy, it would be the time for Hikari to break free of control.

　Fortunately, the journey didn't take long. After climbing the long stairs, the three of them passed through the torii gate and arrived at Narukami Taisha before running out of candy.

　Beside the torii gate of the shrine, a shrine maiden was cleaning. Ayaka recognized this shrine maiden; her name was Maki.

　"Good evening, Ms. Maki. Is Lord Yaeji still here?"

　"Ah, good evening, Ms. Kamisato, Ms. Naganohara, and this, uh, little boy. As for Lord Yaegami, he is still working in the backyard. If you are looking for Lord Kamisato, he has already left."

　"I'm here to see Lord Yaeguji. Could you please inform him that the monster from before has been found?"

　"A monster? Okay, I'll go right away. Please wait here for a moment."

　Although Maki was very curious about what kind of monster Ayaka was talking about, it was more important to tell Yae no Miko about it first. However, just as Maki turned around to leave, she saw a small figure jump into the pond next to the shrine.

　The little girl happily jumped from the pond onto the bank with a killifish in her mouth. The killifish's meat was delicious, with few bones and lots of fat, which quickly attracted the little girl's stomach. This was a hardship for the killifish in the pond. Maki didn't dare to delay and immediately ran to the backyard.

　Xiao Gong hurriedly stopped Xiao Guang, but the little girl still took the opportunity to jump into the pool again.

　"Ayaka, do you have any more candy? Hikaru, hurry up and eat all the fish here. If Lord Yae gets angry, the two of us won't be able to handle it."

　"Me too, I've run out of mine too. I wasn't controlling my intake on the road."

　"When we arrived, I didn't notice that Xiaoguang ate it all. Oh no, all the fish is gone."

　Yoomiya stared blankly at Hikari, who was licking her lips. To Hikari, she already knew that this fish tasted very good, and that it was time to exterminate them.

　"Oh dear, let me see which little rascal is causing trouble in my shrine."

　This light and cheerful voice is very distinctive; you can tell it's Yae no Miko just by listening to it.

　After hearing from Maki that Ayaka Kamisato had brought the monster, Yae no Miko immediately came to the front of the shrine, only to unexpectedly hear that someone had eaten all the medaka she was raising. Miko's interest immediately rose.

　Thinking the fish were just sakura mochi, he pointed at the pond and made an "Ah~" sound to Ayaka, asking her why the fish were gone.

　Ayaka gently rubbed Hikaru's cheek and bent slightly to Yae no Miko, saying, "I'm sorry, Lord Miyaji, Hikaru ate all the medaka you raised."

　"I'm very sorry, Lord Miyaji. If it weren't for food, Hikaru would be very difficult to listen to. I couldn't stop him just now. I'm very sorry."

　Yae no Miko played with the folding fan in her hand, waved it lightly, and said with a smile, "It's nothing, just a medaka. But her name is Hikari, right? Maki, go to the backyard and get some cherry blossom mochi and steamed buns."

　After Maki agreed, she went to the backyard. Yomiya saw that Miko looked relaxed and didn't seem to care that Hikari had made a mess of her pool.

　"Yes, Lord Miyaji, Hikari, she can't speak. We can only confirm that she reacts to the word 'light,' so we named her that. We came here to let Lord Miyaji see what kind of monster she is."

　The shrine maiden looked at the little girl standing on the bridge. She had delicate, fair skin and long, dark hair that fell freely behind her. A thin, black tail extended from her tailbone. Her feet, smaller than her own palm, creaked on the wooden planks as she ran.

　Maki walked over from behind with a snack box in her hand. Hikaru quickly grabbed a sakura mochi and stuffed it into her mouth. It was only then that Miko realized that the little girl was not wearing clothes, or rather, she was wearing something that looked like an animal skin.

　"Little one, where did you come from?"

　The little girl stared at the pink, upright creature in front of her, making no move—well, she did make a move; she was still eating her sakura mochi.

　Seeing this, Linghua walked over and pinched Hikaru's rosy cheeks, saying softly, "Hikaru, Lord Miyaji asked you how you got here."

　"Ow~"

　The little girl thought for a moment and then began to gesture. In Guang's view, she was expressing that she had crawled out of a very large creature, and then had been looking for food everywhere, and then went to ambush the dark creature, but was sent here.

　But the little girl's body language was something that humans, no, perhaps only she herself could understand. To the children of the goddess, Ayaka, and Yomi, all they saw was Hikari gesturing cutely, sometimes baring her teeth and howling, sometimes jumping around.

　Perhaps she didn't know how to express it, because she couldn't distinguish between her limbs and talons.

　After Guang finished acting cute, the four of them looked at each other, completely baffled.

　The priest noticed that the little girl's tail was constantly swaying with her body, and with the two horns on the little girl's forehead, the priest guessed that she might be a descendant of a dragon lizard. If she were a demon, the horns and tail would not match.

　Teyvat currently

　There are no dragons yet, but there are elemental dragons, though that's a story for later.

　The priestess looked at Hikari and reached out to touch the little girl's head, but Ayaka suddenly reminded her, "Lord Miyaji, Hikari doesn't like people touching her head."

　As expected, just as the shrine maiden was about to touch the light's hair, the little girl quickly turned her head and bit down on the shrine maiden's outstretched hand. Although it was only for a moment, the shrine maiden still clearly saw the sharp canine teeth in the little girl's mouth.

　As the great demon of Inazuma, the inheritor of the Hakutatsu bloodline, and a familiar and friend of [Eternity], Yae no Miko has various techniques to dodge such a light attack. However, after Yae no Miko dodged it, she was surprised to find that the little girl's crimson-gold pupils were still firmly fixed on her.

　Yae no Miko immediately became serious, but the little girl didn't care. After stuffing the last piece of steamed bun into her mouth, she reached out her hand to Maki and called out in a childish voice, "Da~"

　Although Maki couldn't understand what the little girl was saying, she could tell that the little girl hadn't eaten enough. Ayaka walked over worriedly, poked Hikaru's cheek, and said, "You've eaten too much. Look at your tummy."

　Okay, my stomach is still flat.

　Yae no Miko fell into thought. She was unsure whether this little girl was a monster or something else. Judging from her appearance, she might be a dragon lizard, but could dragon lizards take human form?

　Or perhaps they were actually members of the Oni race who mutated.

　"Ayaka, where do you plan to put her? If there's no place, you can leave her at Narukami Shrine for now."

　"Lord Gongsi, it depends on Xiaoguang herself. I think Xiaoguang might prefer to go back to her own nest. Besides, Xiaoguang is still young and can't speak yet. If something happens to her living in an unfamiliar place, it could be dangerous."

　Ayaka's concerns were not without merit, and the Divine Child was naturally aware of them. However, the important thing now was to find out what the loli's true identity was, whether her appearance was good or bad for Inazuma, and if it was detrimental to Inazuma, the Divine Child would take action before that otaku girl even showed up.

　"But after spending so much time together, do you know her true identity?"

　"Lord Miyaji, you don't know either? But to be honest, we haven't spent much time with Hikari. Only three times in total. The previous two times, Hikari suddenly disappeared, and we didn't have a chance to find out her true identity."

　P.S.: This is the second update today!

　PS2: Thank you everyone for the votes~ Please give me more, hahahaha!!

　PS3: Thankfully, the Divine Child didn't forcefully verify his true identity, or it would have been terrifying!

　Volume 1: Chapter 017 - Hunting the Wild Boar

　It was nearing noon, and Xin Hai was sitting at his desk organizing the intelligence he had gathered from his investigation.

　First, Daizumi and Apo saw the black monster on the east side of Coral Palace. Then, on Seawitch Island, wild boars emitting black smoke, a mysteriously destroyed Hilichurl camp, and mad Fatui soldiers and Sea Wraiths appeared one after another. Then the black monster reappeared.

　Based on the behavior of the Sea Demon and the Fools' soldiers, combined with the symptoms of the Sea Prayer Island soldiers, Xin Hai could basically confirm that the black monster was the culprit behind this series of events. However, Xin Hai still couldn't figure out what the source of the infection was.

　If it's the secretions of monsters, then putting aside the sea monsters and the fools, why are the people of Haiqi Island sick, and why is it that only those who have never seen them before are sick?