【Beginning】
- Pupuro: My poor, poor little slug, you dehydrate on land and drown in water. How did you survive all these years?
- Pupuro: I can’t let you suffer anymore, but what should I do?
Since Pupuro saved the little slug, it stuck to Pupuro all the time. Although she took care of the little slug carefully—moisturizing its body when it was dehydrated and training its water adaptability. However, as the others saw Pupuro, the slug made her look weirder. However, Pupuro didn’t care what the others thought. She felt empathy for the little slug because it was not familiar with water just like how she was not skilled at using her mystical powers in the forest.
Today, Pupuro sprayed water on the little slug until it was fully moistrurized as usual. They were going home from seashore, but as the two of them set foot into the forest, dozens of vines suddenly swung at them. Pupuro immediately knelt down and hid behind a tree, while the frightened little slug slid into her armpit. Instantly, her companions jumped down from a tree and saved them from danger.
- Pupuro: What happened? Are you practicing?
- Companions: Gnomes are coming to invade our village!
- Pupuro: I can help!
The Gnomes’ vines chased after Pupuro and her companions. When they were all out of breath, a Gnome suddenly charged up from the ground and blocked their path. Pupuro’s companions immediately took out a knife and struck at the Gnome’s neck.
However, the Gnome took out two swords, crossed them in front of its chest and blocked it. It was not until then did Pupuro realize she had no weapon with her. All she had was the little slug…
【Before Battles】
- Pupuro: ‘If we were in the sea, I could make a whirlpool to drive the Gnomes away, but now...’
- Companion: Don’t stand around! Use your mystical powers to summon the trees!
- Pupuro: I will try!
【End】
When Pupuro tried to conjure her mystical power like she had done in the water, she realised she had completely run out of power. Her companion summoned a big tree, which stretched its aerial roots to carry Pupuro out of the battlefield. Seeing that her companion was fighting alone but not being able to do anything to help, Pupuro cried.
At that moment, the little slug crawled out from her collar, absorbed her tears and slid to the aerial root. As the little slug stretched its body, vapour steadily gathered into a cloud and raindrops fell onto the ground…
- Pupuro: This cloud...Does it mean my little slug can collect vapor from the air?
- Pupuro: I can use my mystical power if there is water!
As the cloud became thicker, the rain became heavier. Bathed in the rain, Pupuro conjured her mystical powers again. This time, she felt power running through her limbs. Without hesitation, she struck at the Gnomes with her power. Raindrops quickly transformed into dense water arrows, shooting the Gnomes to the ground.
Frightened by the ‘rain’, they attempted to withdraw but dark clouds had already shadowed half of the forest. Pupuro continued to shoot until all the Gnomes were injured and ran away.
After the Gnomes left, the clouds dispersed and the little slug returned to Pupuro’s shoulder. The roots sent Pupuro back to ground. Her companion hugged Pupuro with surprise on her face…
- Companion: Pupuro! How did you make that happen?
- Pupuro: It’s my little slug! It’s not just a common creature, but a sea slug with mastery of water power!
Then, the little slug slid to the companion’s body and stayed at every one of her wounds. Although the companion knew that the little slug’s mucus could cure her wounds, she still felt disgusted. However, understanding that Pupuro thought highly of the little slug and that she had saved the village, the companion kept quiet.