Trickcal: Chibi Go story · Apostle stories
Beni's Story
Beni asks me to go fishing with her, but I freak out and stop her as she tries to throw dynamite in the water. I don't know who taught Beni to fish this way, but I'll teach them a lesson if I ever get my hands on them.
6 scenes, 543 lines
1. Let's Go Fishin'
106 linesLet's Go Fishin'
Werebeast Forest
Ahhh, the weather is so nice today!
And since I've already finished all my work for today, I can relax...!
Master!
Well, if it isn't Beni!
Hey, I heard you wrapped up early today! Would you like to go fishing with me?
Fishing?
Yes! I always go fishing at the nearby waters whenever I have some free time!
Sounds like you're pretty free right now, huh?
Yes! I haven't seen either Captain Tig or Rufo today, so...
Ah, that's right. The three of you are always together.
Fishing... That doesn't sound bad at all...!
Sure, let's go! Where to?
Hehe, follow me!
Elemental Lake
Here we are!
Ah... It's the lake where the water elementals live.
Is it okay to fish here? Won't the water elementals say anything?
Ah, I see! Makes complete sense.
Since the werebeasts are animals as well... Fishing like this is part of the circle of life...? Something like that, I guess?
Now then... we need a fishing rod to fish...
Beni? You don't have a fishing rod?
Huh? A fishing rod?
Why that face? Don't you need a fishing rod to fish?
That's not how I do it...
Huh?
Ah... Ah, that's right. You're a bear... Do you catch them with your hands or something?
But Beni, I can't fish like that. Let me put together a makeshift fishing rod... Give me a min.
Fish with my hands? Who does that these days?
...What?
Let's see... I should have buried it around here somewhere...
Wh-What are you up to?
(Beni digs vigorously under a boulder near the lake with an X on it, and a wooden box is uncovered.)
Here you go! Take one!
H-Huh? What is it...
I catch the thing Beni throws at me, and when I look at it...
It's a light stick wrapped in red paper—no, wait... th-this is...!
This is dynamite!!!
By fishing, you meant blast fishing?!
Mhmm! It's very effective!
We just gotta ignite one and throw it into the lake, and all the fish inside will float up to the surface!
What the heck?! Where did you even get these?!
A masked elemental refills the box every night!
What?
They always refill as much as I use. Truly a generous and kind-hearted elemental!!
Urgh... the elementals really don't say anything even though you fish like this?
They gave me permission when I was using a fishing rod, so this method shouldn't be a problem either, right?
I doubt it...
This doesn't seem right... What should I do?
Tell Beni to stop blast fishing.
Beni, stop fishing that way!
Why? There's nothing more convenient than this!
Using a fishing rod takes too long!
Also, it will be painful for the fish to get hooks stuck in their mouths!
Using dynamite makes it even worse!
They're knocked out before they feel pain, so it should be fine, don't you think?
.........
Beni! You're going to make me angry if you use your weird logic here to confuse me!
Why would you get mad over this? I've been doing this for several years... Suddenly telling me to stop it...
Fishing should be a leisurely pastime where you take your time to get a catch!
Underhanded methods like this not only harm the environment but also go against the very purpose of fishing!
Is it THAT bad...?
Hmph... Fine, I'll stop, okay?
Only because it's you who's telling me to do so, Master!
Great!
Still... I'm glad that Beni listens to me. That's a relief.
Hmm, then we need to fish a different way.
The elven city has left some power lines here half-installed, so let's put those into the lake!
HEY!!!! How is that different from blast fishing?! Stop it!!!
Well... let's blast fish... After all, this is Elias.
Hmm, so I just need to ignite this and throw it in, right?
Yes! Throw it as far as you can! It hurts if it blows up close to you.
Calling it "hurt" is probably an understatement...
Why don't you show me first? I'm a beginner, so I'll watch and learn.
Okay! Alright, here it goes!
Beni ignites the dynamite... and powerfully chucks it really far.
Just as the dynamite falls from the sky and comes into contact with the surface of the lake...
BOOM!!! Ehehe!!
Boom? I didn't hear anything.
Huh? Why didn't it explode? That's strange. This was the first time this happened!
Feeling that something is off, I check the box where the dynamite is stored and find that the bottom is all wet.
Ah... water must have gotten into the box because it was buried next to the lake. The dynamite has become useless.
Ah, no way...
It was dangerous anyway... This might be for the better.
Now that it's come to this, why don't we just use a fishing rod?
I'm not the type of werebeast idling away time!
Aren't you fishing because you have free time...?
Huh? Ah... Is that what I said? Hmm... I suppose that's fine then.
...Okay, Beni. I'll quickly make some fishing rods, so let's enjoy some normal fishing.
A few moments later, I finish crafting two fishing rods and give one to Beni.
Beni and I choose a suitable spot, sit down next to each other, and start some "normal" fishing.
What do you think, Beni? This isn't so bad, right?
Hmm...
Yeah! This doesn't seem so bad, I think!
It would be better if we could catch more fish, though...
Beni, there's plenty to eat besides fish.
Imagine this as a break from your hectic schedule. A chance to relax and recharge.
Oh, this is nothing...
Despite some chaos, Beni and I chat and fish until sunset.
Beni's a bit scatterbrained and always gets into trouble, but I really think she's a nice werebeast.
I should spend more time fishing with her whenever I have some free time...
2. Daily Life of Chow Rebels
81 linesDaily Life of Chow Rebels
Werebeast Forest
Some corner of the warm, sunny Werebeast Forest.
As usual, the Chow Rebels are together, planning new schemes—I mean, playing.
Urgh... Training is boring... And it may not even succeed...
Captain is always beating on the scarecrow... and Rufo only plays board games...
What should I be doing?
Beni! What are you gonna achieve by zoning out like that all the time?!
Urgh... but Captain, there's nothing for me to do, really...
If you have nothing else to do, come stand next to me, and we can train together!
It's frustrating to just see you sluggishly swinging your axe all the time!
Captain! J-Just how sluggish do you think I am with my axe?!
Look carefully! Witness the mighty Tig's swordsmanship!
As soon as Tig swings her blade, the training scarecrow is cut in half in the blink of an eye.
Aside from her somewhat simple-mindedness, Tig once again proves how masterful she is with her sword.
Whew. Did you see that?
You really are amazing, Captain! You truly are the most capable one to lead Werebeast Village in the future!
Tch... Even I could do that!
You can do that, too, Beni?
Yeah! Look!
Beni swings her axe and the training scarecrow is obliterated into dust.
Nah! Using brute strength without any techniques doesn't count!
It shouldn't matter as long as the outcome is the same, right?
Beni, it's the process that matters, okay?!
Just like how there has to be a proper regime change in order to become the rightful leader of the werebeasts...
It's the same when swinging weapons. The process has to be immaculate!
Urgh... so many hard words... my head is spinning!
Demolishing the scarecrow so messily with your sluggish axe swing goes against what the Chow Rebels stand for!
Um... are there any connections between these two things? Urgh... I'm not sure, Captain...
Hehehe. That's why you can't be captain.
Therefore, Beni, you don't need to listen to anyone else. Just follow what I say!
But Chief Diana and the Master also said a lot of helpful things.
You can't compare the words of a has-been chief or the hooman with mine. We're on different levels.
Isn't it "human" and not "hooman"?
Beni! How dare you keep talking back to the Captain?! You're the youngest of us Chow Rebels! You should mind your place!
Hmm... Really?
Beni merely scratches her head in confusion.
Anyway, when are we going to eat? Aren't you in charge of preparing the food today, Captain? I'm hungry.
Beni, did you join the Chow Rebels just to eat?!
That's one of the two reasons, I guess? Playing is fun, too... but we gotta eat.
Yay! It's time to eat! What's on the menu today, Captain?
It's a nutritious specialty... seasoned ginsengfolk leaf and chow!
Blech! You want me to eat chow mixed with leaves?! Can't I just eat the chow?
Just eating the chow won't help you maintain a healthy balance.
If you eat this, you can become smart and strong like me, Beni!
Ugh... Urgh... O-Okay, fine, I'll eat it. *Munch, munch*
.........
.........
Why aren't you guys eating? Why are you all just staring at me?
Seems safe to eat. Let's dig in, Rufo.
You made it and didn't even taste-test it?!
Hey, hey... We were merely being respectful by having you take the first taste!
Hmm... I-I see...
Tig and Rufo start stuffing the food down their throats.
Beni...
Huh?
Why don't you just take care of food preparations permanently from now on?
Me? Why all of a sudden?
It's because you always prepare the best food, Beni...!
That is Captain's only flaw! When it comes to meals, Beni, you're the captain!
Grrrr... You got me there...!
M-Me? A captain, too?
That's right! You're Meal Captain Beni!
Ehehe. Yay!
Sooooo, Beni... Go on... make us some food right away!
Huh? What about the food you made, Captain?
U-Uh... Umm... Rufo, you tell her!
A-A new Meal Captain means a new dish for a celebratory dinner!
Ah, of course! A celebratory dinner! Why didn't I think of that?
I'll whip something up real quick! Give me a few moments!
S-Something with meat...?
Obviously! It wouldn't be a meal without it, Rufo!
Umm... say, Beni...? Can you also do something like the braised honey salmon that you did last time?
Of course I can, Captain! There's a beehive nearby, so all we need to do is get some honey from it!
That steak we had before was also delicious!
Okay, okay! I'll cook some of that too!
*Sniff* You're the best, Beni. We just have to say what we want, and you make it for us!
Yeah...! You truly are, Beni! Nobody comes close when it comes to food...!
Just give me a moment and I'll make you guys whatever you want! Hehe!
3. Sleeping Beasts
86 linesSleeping Beasts
Werebeast Village
Koooommy! Hey, Kooommy!
.........
*Bang! Bang, bang, bang! BANG! BANG!*
Roused by Beni's thunderous knocking, Kommy opens the door, half-asleep.
Urgh... Kommy doesn't like being bothered during nap time!
Kommy! Today's 'Slumberfest'! We've been preparing for this! How could you be sleeping?
Errrm... It's already Slumberfest?
*Creeeak, THUD!*
The door was too fragile! It's not my fault!
Urgh... Beni. Has your level of common decency diminished from hanging out with Tig and Rufo?
D-Don't change the topic while using difficult words!
Urgh... One day, Kommy should properly "educate" Beni.
Anyway, let's fix the door later. Come in for now. We should start Slumberfest.
Kommy's Room
Oh, so it's only you again?
Yup, I tried my best to explain, but nobody else understood what "hibernation" was.
That's so... strange.
Yeah, it is. It's strange.
According to the book that you found by chance...
It's written that animals are supposed to sleep for a long time once a year.
Since we're werebeasts... we should be living a lifestyle that is similar to that of animals...
Why isn't anybody living like that?
Siiigh... Kommy felt unspeakably betrayed when Kommy learned that her "perpetual sleepiness" was actually natural...!
That's right, Beni and Kommy are actually the normal ones. Everybody else is abnormal!
That's right! All of them used to tease us that we were sleepyheads who only slept all day!
Hmm... So, you've prepared thoroughly for today, right, Beni?
Of course! Just like the book says, I prepared a week's worth of food to eat before we sleep to keep us from going hungry!
When Beni drops down the huge sack that she has been carrying on her back, the ground shakes slightly from the impact.
...Kommy is not sure if she can eat all of that, but she will try her best in order to become a "normal werebeast."
No worries, Kommy! If I eat all of the food that you can't finish, we'll both be full!
There's no doubt about it. You're my chosen sleep warrior, Beni.
Of course! I worked so hard so that I could do Slumberfest with you!
What did you prepare, Kommy?
Umm... In order to sleep without interruption for a week...
Kommy bought an ergonomically designed pillow made from new materials.
Oh? Have you tried it out?
It's THAT effective?
Kommy may not look it, but Kommy knows her stuff when it comes to things like this.
Kommy will also pitch in the chow that she got from Monatium Factory!
The elves just gave you the chow?
Nobody seems to say anything if you take some while no one's looking.
Oh, then, the elves are actually quite friendly.
That's what Kommy thinks too! But if you take them while they're looking, they grumble a lot. They seem to have weird customs.
Beni and Kommy chat while munching on chow and snacks...
Kommy's floor is soon covered in empty chow cans, food wrappers, and plates.
Ugh... I'm so drowsy... I think that I'm well-prepared for sleep.
Kommy is gonna read a bit and sleep on the sofa, so you take the bed, Beni.
Wow?! Really? Then can I also try that new pillow?
That's for Kommy, Beni. She went through a lot to get that pillow!
You should have brought your own pillow!
Urgh... Okay. Let's just go to sleep then.
Beni, you completely cleared your schedule before you came, right?
I mean, I'll be hiding while I'm sleeping, so I won't get into trouble anyway. Why would I need to clear my schedule?
Oh, Beni... You've got a smart streak in you. That was a very wise move.
Hehe, I can be smart when I need to! Then, see you in a week, Kommy!
Okie! Yay, sleep!
Beni and Kommy sleep... not for a week, but for over a month.
Kommy and Beni's disappearance throws both Werebeast Village and the Order into a panic.
Inner Sanctum of the Yggdrasil Order
Hey, Master! You still haven't found Beni or Kommy?
Yeah, I have no idea where these guys could have gone.
They didn't show up for work, they didn't drop by the banquet hall... They didn't even show up for adventures!
My, my... these werebeasts just do whatever they want. I knew this would happen!
Is there anything that you can think of, Erpin?
Me? Let's see...
Well, you know, about a month ago, I did get a visit from that Beni kid...
She rambled about some sleep fest... something about eating and sleeping a lot to stay healthy... weird stuff like that.
When I showed interest and asked for more info...
She just ran off after saying that I couldn't do it because I wasn't a werebeast... Hmph!
Eating... and sleeping a lot? Sleep fest...? I have no idea what that means. Erpin's probably making stuff up after half-listening again...
Although Erpin holds important clues about Beni and Kommy's disappearance, they don't seem to be very useful.
To this day, the Master has been putting up missing person posters all over Elias, praying for Beni and Kommy's safe return.
[MISSING] Kommy: Comes off as silly, but is actually quite smart. Beni: Comes off as silly and is really silly.
4. Born to Eat 1
83 linesBorn to Eat 1
Monatium
There has been strange news from Monatium recently.
News of a mysterious being seen roaming the shadowy streets after nightfall...
The Master decides to investigate this matter for the peace of Elias.
Well... also because it's obvious who's behind it...
But Mayor Elena has been bugging me about it, so I guess I should deal with it.
Crash, clang, clatter!
There is a loud racket coming from a narrow, dark alley.
Oh! I wonder if that's them...!
Hey, you! Come out now!
Huh? Master?
Yes, I knew it would be you, Beni.
How did you know I was here?
Well... to be more exact, I thought it was either you, Tig, or Rufo...
I mean, it's pretty obvious who'd be wreaking havoc on the streets of Monatium.
R-Really...?
Anyway, what in the world are you doing here night after night?
And, by the looks of it, all by yourself? It's usually all three of you running around causing trouble, isn't it?
So what were you up to?
I go on my own 'Food Tour'!
A Food Tour...? Are you Anthony Benidain or something?
I've discovered my own plundering route that I'm keeping to myself.
There are certain times when you can find food that you can't normally get, you know...?
It feels like it's kind of a shame to share... not that there is enough to share in the first place...
You're going through trash! It's unhygienic and makes you look bad, so cut it out, Beni!
B-But the elves are throwing away perfectly good food without even touching it!
Look! Unopened packages!
Uh, I don't want to see trash—huh?
Beni opens up the trash bag for me, and sure enough, it's filled with food products that are practically brand new.
I work up the nerve to rummage around a bit but don't find anything that could truly be considered trash.
Wait... Is this really a trash bag?
See? What did I say?! I know how to tell what's clean and what's dirty too!
Stuff like this is only around at this time of night?
Yeah! When the streetlights come on after the sun goes down! Always!
Would you like to try some too, Master? It tastes surprisingly good!
Hmm... it might be new... but I'm not fond of putting stuff from a trash bag into my mouth...
Maybe I'll just bite the bullet and have some?
So... I just tear it open and have some?
Yeah! It's perfectly fine inside!
I can't believe they'd throw all this away... Elves are so wasteful.
Beni hands me some food, which I open and have a taste—it tastes okay.
Even though they're still just blocks...
My pride won't let me. Nope.
No, I'm good, Beni. Knock yourself out.
It's your loss. It's easy if you just don't think about where they came from.
Er, I mean, but still...
It's just your biased views. If the food's good, who cares what it came in?
Well, yeah... you aren't wrong, but it just freaks me out and I can't help it.
Mmm... gulp, gulp... Hmmf? Wha'd you shay? Munch, munch...
In no time, Beni grabs fistfuls of food and greedily shoves it down her throat.
I can't get in a word edgewise. She seriously has one of the most voracious appetites in all of Elias...
By the way... why are you sneaking around about this?
Wouldn't it be better to just ask if they could hold onto the food for you rather than throw it away?
Sigh... don't even get me started. Elves are so picky and stubborn with their customs that they get angry if you ask them upfront.
Yeah... well, considering that they're always scheming and backstabbing... It must affect their way of life too?
I see you're aware of that too, Master. They're all very maddening.
But since this is an elven city, you have to follow their rules, Beni.
There's plenty of food in Werebeast Village too. Do you really need to go through the trash bags here?
You're another frustrating one! There's something about secretly eating stolen food that makes it taste better than usual!
Beni! That's just outrageous! Stop doing things like this from now on!
Tch... it was such a sweet deal... I'm the only one you're always telling not to do this or that, Master!
Truth is, I ask pretty much everyone to stop doing things, so don't take it personally...
If you want something to eat, come to the Banquet Hall at the Order instead!
It's not like I've ever let you down there, have I?
Umm... well, you're right about that.
You always do take good care of me... Fine. I'll stop doing things like this from now on.
Good, Beni. Good girl.
Okay then, I'll go home now! See you later, Master! Hehe.
Yeah, see you la—huh?
As Beni walks away, I turn around and the trash bag comes into full view.
On one side of the trash bag... there is a sticker that reads 'Inventory Delivery.'
I get a bad feeling... I look up and see the glowing neon sign of a convenience store.
Uh... oh...
Yeah! When the streetlights come on after the sun goes down! Always!
That little Beni... she's actually pretty smart, isn't she...?
Er...
Yes?
I work at the convenience store here... You'll be paying for everything that werebeast ate of our delivery, right, Master?
Uh...
I won't forget this, Beni...
5. Born to Eat 2
84 linesBorn to Eat 2
Inner Sanctum of the Yggdrasil Order
Master! Master!
Yes?
When are you done with work today?
I actually think I'll get off a little early... why, though?
Er... then do you want to get something to eat together once you're done?
Something to eat? With me?
Yeah! I'll treat!
You want to treat me to lunch?
You've done so much for me... and you're like a teacher I'm forever thankful for, Master!
Aw, Beni... how touching...
Okay, sure! Let's grab lunch! Where are we going?
There's this nice place in Sprite Kingdom I found recently!
I'd feel awkward dining there alone... so I'd like to go there with you!
Got it. I'll finish up quickly, so wait just a bit.
Okay! I'll tell you where it is, so I'll see you there!
Sprite Village
Beni's buying lunch...? I'm somewhat excited!
Beni knows her food, so it must be something very delicious...
Master! Master! Over here!
Oh, hey! This is the place?
Yeah! The food here is very good!
All right, let's go in—er...
Not sensing anyone behind me, I look back and spot Beni looking unwilling to enter.
What're you doing? Are we not going in?
No, we're not.
Huh? Oh... do they have outdoor dining or something? I don't see any tables out here, though...
Beni looks really cute as she stares at the bakery door, eyes sparkling... However, I can also sense that something is wrong.
3... 2... 1... oh, it's coming! It's coming!
Er... what?
The owner of the bakery steps out with some food... and places them on the front stand one by one.
What? Does this bakery always do that? How stra—
Only then do I notice the sign on the stand.
Grand Opening - Samples
Every time the bakery owner sets out samples, Beni grabs one and quickly shoves it into her mouth.
Uh... Beni... stop... Ughhh...
Wow, it's so good! Nom, nom... You're not having any, Master? I'm telling you, they taste amazing!
Urgh... You again, bear werebeast?! What the heck?!
Don't you have anything better to do? How do you expect me to do business if you keep coming here and eating up all my samples?!
Look here! As the bakery owner, you should make sure the food doesn't run out!
And why is there only one thing you're offering?! Bring me variety! Nom, nom!
Master? Don't just stand there! Please stop this little rascal!
Huh? Uhh...
Snap out of it and stop Beni!
Beni! Stop being so shameful!
Nom, nom... How am I being shameful?
You're only supposed to taste these. If you want more, you should go inside the bakery and buy some!
That's what she may have said... but there's common decency!
She should have said to just have a little then! Sprites have a weird way of doing things!
Stop eating everything! Leave some for other customers!
There's nothing wrong with having some samples. I'll have some, too.
I-I'll have one too...
M-Master?
The bakery owner shoots me an icy glare, but that's not what's important right now.
Honestly... it does look delicious.
Oh? Not bad! This is delicious! It can totally compete with Ashur's bakery!
P-Please come inside and buy—
Who'd be stupid enough to pay for anything with all these freebies here?! Hahaha!
Nom, nom... True dat.
Gaargh! I'll report this to the Order!
I'll bill you for everything you ate!
Ner's face flashes through my head, a thick vein bulging on her forehead... A shiver runs down my spine.
B-Beni!!! No more!
Once I pop, I can't make myself stop! Nom, nom...
I'm a werebeast, it's in my nature. Deal with it!
Inner Sanctum of the Yggdrasil Order
That evening...
An incredibly tense air hangs over the Order.
Oh, MASTER!!!!!
What in the world have you done? You are supposed to guide the Apostles on the path of righteousness, not sabotage a bakery!
I-I'm s-sorry—No, I, um... I didn't know things would turn out like this...
You should have put a stop to it before it reached this point! Do you have any idea how much we had to pay in compensation?
Ooo! I can answer that! It was free food, so zero!
Please keep quiet, Beni! And remember, you are in a time-out!
Aw... but I'm good at math...
There is no talking in a time-out... Do not test Ner...
And no more pocket money for you, Master! The compensation will be deducted from your salary, too!
You will not be getting a food stipend either, so either beg Ashur for something or eat some Bean Logs!
Urgh...
It's okay, Master! We can go to that bakery again and have more freebies!
Beni... please... be quiet... Urgh...
6. Born to Eat 3
103 linesBorn to Eat 3
Inner Sanctum of the Yggdrasil Order
Urgh... Ugh... I can't have any more of this... I'm so sick of it...!
In agony, the Master hurls the Bean Log away.
Over the past few days, a series of events involving Beni has caused the Master to spend a fortune on compensation...
At the moment, they're surviving on only Bean Logs, stacked as surplus in Sprite Palace.
Ugh... I can finally understand why the sprites are so sick of Bean Logs...
If Beni causes any more trouble, I'll have to give her a real talking to!
I won't put up with a third time...!
...Wait, or should I snap after the third? Ugh, whatever!
Knock, knock. Creeeeak...
The door opens and Beni looks in timidly.
Master...? How are you these days...?
What is it now, Beni?! What mischief are you up to this time?!
I... was just worried and wanted to check up on you... um... I guess you're pretty angry...
I know you've been having a hard time because of me... That's why I'm here... I wanted to do something to help!
Help? What help?
You're broke now, aren't you? I learned of a way to make money!
Well, no matter how broke I am, I don't intend to turn to you for any.
Please don't just say no! I've just been feeling so sorry...
Here, check out this poster! I can make a ton of money from this!
[Sprite Kingdom Eating Contest] - Join the ultimate festival and claim a prize worth half the kingdom! Take on the challenge now! -
Oh, hmm... I didn't realize there were contests like this...
Right? This is perfect, right? I can totally win! I eat the most out of all of my friends!
Um... no, you don't have a chance.
Sorry, what?
I have a good idea about who will win...
How?
I mean, it's obvious, isn't it? This competition is rigged for that little rascal to win...
You mean the Sprite Queen? If that's the case, don't worry! If you read the bottom of the poster...
Judge: Erpin. ※ Judges will not participate, so don't worry! Join now!
Oh! I-If... that's the case...!
With the contest being held in Sprite Kingdom... the chances of participation from other races will be low... and on top of that, Erpin's out...?!
Yes, with these conditions, you have a chance to win this, Beni!
See? I use my brain sometimes, too! Let's go and win that prize this instant!
O-Okay...
Sprite Village
Now then, we shall start the contest! Contestants, kindly get ready...
The rules are simple! Eat the most of 200 loaves of bread the fastest and you win!
These loaves of bread were delivered due to a mistake made by Her Majesty in the order, so please rest assured and enjoy.
Ner! That was an unnecessary detail!
Beni, I'm counting on you!
Eating is my specialty! Trust me!
The contest has drawn in the sprites of Sprite Kingdom who are even slightly confident in their bread-consuming abilities...
But the bear werebeast, Beni, steals the show with her incredible stomach and gobbles down bread like there's no tomorrow.
However, as the contest nears its end, Beni faces a crisis.
Uh... could I have something to drink... Water? Milk...?
We do not have anything to drink. It all costs money, you know?
You will be disqualified as soon as you consume anything other than bread.
H-How savage!
Beni looks like she's struggling...
Let's throw in the towel. Beni's really struggling...
I think about it for a moment... but there's no need for her to suffer like that for me.
Beni! That's enough! We can throw in the towel now!
B-But... Master...
I just need to make it until next month's payday... so don't push yourself any further and stop now!
Urgh... okay! I give up!
Beni of Werebeast Village has declared that she is giving up!
Here's some water! Drink up!
Beni guzzles down the glass of water I hand her.
Aw, it's fine! I'm sure the prize is nothing special despite all the hype. It's Sprite Kingdom, after all.
R-Really?
I mean, I am curious as to what the prize is though...
I think she'll win if she just keeps it up a bit longer... let's encourage her on!
Just a bit more, Beni...! Just have a bit more! You're in first place!
Urgh... okay! I'll keep... going!
She continues eating the loaves of bread without giving up, even as her pace slows dramatically.
When the last loaf of bread disappears, the judging begins.
Ashur... In last place with 30 loaves!
Urgh... Her Majesty eats them like it's no big deal... How does she eat so many?
Mayo, got rid of 60 loaves... into her magic pouch. You are disqualified for cheating!
My bag "ate" them. That's not cheating!
Beni, 110 loaves! You are our clear winner!
Yeah! Very well, Beni! I knew you could do it!
Urgh... hehe... heh...
Now, for the prize ceremony for our winner.
The prize is a voucher for a lifetime supply of Bean Logs. Congratulations!
.........
I should have known.
This contest was organized to clear out our stock of Bean Logs and make space in our warehouse. Thank you all for participating.
We look forward to your continued support in the future!
Master... I did well, right? R-Right?
Beni must have seen my stunned reaction to the prize and appears anxious.
Oh, Beni... you did great! I wasn't grimacing at you, so don't worry.
I'm just touched that you'd enter a contest like this for my sake.
It's the... thought that counts?
Of course! I think you have the warmest heart out of everyone I know.
As Beni smiles at me so sweetly, everything she's put me through seems to wash clean away.
Yawn... I'm sleepy, Master.
Beni? Are you okay?
I must have eaten too much. I'm just going to... have a nap... Zzz...
Oh, Beni... That must've been a lot for her... I feel bad now... I should probably take her home.
Carrying Beni back to Werebeast Village, the Master's mind is overwhelmed with many thoughts.
It's not like Beni meant any harm with all the trouble she's put me through. I mean, at the end of the day, she was trying to look out for me...
And after she eventually realized her mistakes, she was apologetic and tried to make up for them.
Yeah, Beni is definitely a good kid.
Mmm... hehe... you're so warm, Master... Mmm...