I went outside to see what was happening. The YoRHa units were divided into two opposing sides. On one side, Commander White, 2B, and A2 stood with their swords drawn, blocking access to my house. On the other side, instead of fighting, the protesters were holding picket signs.
"What's going on?"
I asked Commander White. She replied:
"Captain, it seems so defective Androids have appeared. To dare raise a hand against you is unacceptable! Give the order, and I will dispose of them imdiately."
"They don't seem to want to fight. Let's hear them out."
I called over the protesting Androids and listened.
"So why are you doing this?"
"Please create male-type Androids. We want to experience love, like in dramas and movies. Please."
"Hmm... I see. Very well. But where did you learn about protests?"
"We saw it in a movie. We thought it would be a stronger way to appeal. We never intended to rebel."
It seed dramas and movies were the cause.
"I see. But protests can cause misunderstandings. In the future, please make any suggestions through the Commander."
"Understood."
The protest dispersed. I began analyzing why they had acted this way. After compiling statistics on how they spent their free ti, I found it was all swimming pools, movie theaters, bathhouses, and watching dramas. It seed the lack of entertainnt facilities was the cause. With too few options, they watched too many dramas and movies, which had a negative influence.
"Hmm... Entertainnt... what could I add..."
First, I began producing the male-type Androids they wanted. I also added more entertainnt facilities: a large amusent park, a sports center, an arcade, a concert hall, cafes, and parks. I actively encouraged hobbies as well — hiking, art, music, research clubs.
I also introduced a currency system and began paying them salaries. With their salaries, they could buy decorations for their quarters, various clothes, and use the newly created entertainnt facilities. Of course, that ant creating a bank as well. It was a way to provide rewards, a sense of achievent, and choice.
Ti passed. I produced about 100 male-type Androids. While I was at it, I also created Devola and Popola from NieR: Automata, and Kainé from NieR Replicant. All female-type. Hermaphrodites are not allowed. Kainé took on guard duties, while Devola and Popola served as secretaries.
Alteria (Starkiller Base) was so vast that even after creating all of this and producing additional Androids, there was still plenty of space.
About two years later, the Androids were no longer just watching movies and dramas. They enjoyed the various entertainnt facilities, pursued hobbies, and so had even ford couples. Their satisfaction levels were high, and no further issues seed to arise.
"Now that the problem is solved, ti to enjoy Ga Life again."
I clicked on the Ga Life list. Now that I could transform into a dragon, I was considering a fantasy world. The 'Lord of the Rings' series by J.R.R. Tolkien caught my eye.
'Hmm... The Lord of the Rings...'
There were several options. I skipped the TV series — the era when the Rings were created wasn't interesting. So I decided to go with the movie versions: 'The Hobbit' or 'The Lord of the Rings'.
'What if I go into 'The Hobbit' and slap Smaug around...'
The thought was amusing, so I chose 'The Hobbit'. The avatar options included elves, but I ignored that and entered directly as myself. I paid 752 points and set the start ti to 5 years before the original story.
Upon entering The Lord of the Rings world, I saw only vast plains. Not knowing where I was, I flew up high and looked down at the continent. Based on the terrain, I seed to be sowhere between the Shire and Isengard.
"Hmm... Should I build a house? And for Lord of the Rings, it should be a tower, right? Where to put it..."
I looked around and found a good flat area in the Misty Mountains south of Rivendell. I leveled the ground and began building a tower out of granite. I made it thick, strong, and tall — sturdy enough to withstand most impacts. With Nano's help and my [Construction] ability, it took less than a week to build.
I completed the tower and made the front gate from a strong alloy as well. Furnishing the interior took more ti, as there was no electricity in this world. I debated whether to use an Arc Reactor, but ultimately decided to. Not having electricity would be inconvenient.
"Well, I'm here as a tourist. It should be fine."
I built a bathroom, a bathhouse, and passed the ti. Then I saw soone riding toward on horseback. I went outside. Elves had co.
"Who are you?"
"We are from Rivendell. We ca to investigate the sudden appearance of a tall tower."
"I see. Please, co in."
I guided the elves to the living room. The elves were srized by the glowing lights and soft sofas.
"Wow~ This chair is so soft. What artisan made this?"
"What are these wondrous lights?"
Their reactions were amusing, but I couldn't let them gawk forever. I invited them to sit.
"Please, sit. I'll bring tea."
"Yes, thank you."
I went to the kitchen, brewed black tea, and served it to the elves. They seed more interested in the teacups than the tea.
"Wow~ Such beautiful teacups exist..."
"Indeed. I've never seen cups like these..."
'Geez, you'd think they were primitives.'
At first, it was amusing, but it got old. The elves enjoyed the tea's aroma and sipped it.
"Oh~ The tea is also delicious."
"It's black tea. Made from leaves imported from overseas, with a little honey. I'm glad it suits your taste."
"I see. Ahem... Anyway, about the sudden appearance of this tower..."
I decided to commit to the cosplay.
"I am a dragon. I was living elsewhere, but I got bored, so I ca here."
The elves were so startled they spat out their tea.
"Pfft— Gah! Cough!"
I used [Life Magic] to instantly clean the ss. The elves watched with wide eyes.
"Why are you all so startled?"
"W-well... that's... Never mind. We should be going."
"I see. You are my first guests since completing my ho. You're welco to stay longer."
"No, we have matters to attend to."
The elves were sweating cold sweat.
"Very well. Then I'll see you again soti."
"Thank you for your hospitality."
I escorted the elves outside. They ran away as if fleeing for their lives.
'I didn't know dragons were so terrifying. But then again, dragons fought on Morgoth's side during the War of Wrath, so it makes sense.'
After seeing them off, I noticed sand in the living room. I cleaned it and resud decorating. A week passed, and the elves returned. This ti, they ca ard. At their head was a familiar face — Elrond, the Lord of Rivendell.
I went outside and welcod them warmly.
"Lately, I've been receiving many guests. What brings you here?"
"You who call yourself a dragon! Reveal your true nature!"
Elrond drew his sword and threatened .
"I believe I told you last ti. I am a dragon."
They didn't believe .
"Lies! Most dragons were killed in the War of Wrath. Those that remain are few, and we know of them all."
"Geez... I have no choice, do I?"
I imdiately used my [Transformation] ability and slowly transford into Safi'jiiva. The elves panicked, struggling to calm their startled horses.
"Grrr... Do you believe now?"
My low, heavy voice rumbled across the land.
"I... I can't believe it... Aside from Smaug, such a massive dragon exists... And with magic..."
Elrond seed particularly shocked.
"So, do you want to fight? I just want to live peacefully. Why must you bother ?"
I stomped the ground threateningly with my foreleg.
THUD!
The ground shook. Elrond quickly apologized.
"I am sorry for doubting you. I did not an to bother you."
I pretended to think, then said:
"Hmm... Fine. I accept your apology. But there must be a price. Leave all the horses you rode in on. Then I will overlook your rudeness."
"Agreed. So be it."
And so, the elves left again. Several days passed. I finished decorating my house, then learned horseback riding from Nano while riding the horses I'd acquired. Nano taught with holograms, so I learned quickly. The skill didn't appear as an ability — probably because [Sports] already included horseback riding.
I was spending leisurely ti on horseback for the first ti in a while when another guest arrived. This ti, it was Elrond and an old man in grey robes. It seed to be Gandalf.
"What now? Was my warning last ti insufficient?"
"No. We have co to talk."
"I see. If that is the case, you are always welco. I was getting bored."
I guided them inside and served black tea again.
"So, what did you co to talk about?"
"You truly are a dragon. I sense nothing from you, and your appearance is beyond what any human could possess. Remarkable... A dragon so skilled in magic that it can take human form..."
Gandalf spoke while looking at . I didn't know what misunderstanding he had, but I went with it.
"Well, I've been studying for a long ti. It worked."
"What brought you here? Do not dragons serve Morgoth?"
"Not all of them bowed to Morgoth. I simply ca here because I was bored of my previous ho."
To briefly explain Morgoth: he was one of the Ainur, beings akin to angels created by the Creator. He fell and beca the source of all evil in The Lord of the Rings universe. Even Sauron was once his servant. Think of him as the Lucifer of Middle-earth. Fortunately, he was defeated long ago in the War of Wrath and cast into the Tiless Void, though he still has followers.
"I see. Please, continue to live quietly."
This Gandalf — after being served tea, the first thing he did was threaten .
"Are you threatening ? What if I don't want to?"
I spoke with irritation and lightly increased the gravity around him. Gandalf realized sothing was wrong and sweated cold.
"Guh! C-calm down! We did not co to fight."
I released the gravity and warned him.
"Do not test my patience. I have treated you as guests, but you have not done the sa. I suggest you be careful."
"Ahem... We will co another ti."
They left without achieving anything. After that, no one ca to the tower. Ti passed. Bored out of my mind, I went to a nearby human village to have a drink. There, I heard that my tower had been nad 'The Dragon's Tower' and declared forbidden ground.
"Geez... It's true that I told them not to bother , but this is too boring..."
I decided to take a long rest. I lazed around in bed, playing gas I'd brought.
Two years passed since I ca here. I was so bored that I decided to go on a trip. I loaded supplies onto my horse — the one I'd made in the MCU — and set out. Before leaving, in case soone broke in, I stored my entire house in my inventory. I built an exact replica out of granite in its place and hung a sign on the door that said 'Gone Traveling'.
I released the horses the elves had given . They were well-trained, so they would likely return to their owners.
First, I decided to visit the Shire, where the hobbits live. My horse never tired, never needed food, and even had an AI, so it went wherever I wanted without needing bonding. I passed through a few human villages but just looked around and left.
As I'd noticed before, the people in this world didn't bathe often, and the streets were filled with filth. I didn't want to stay long. At least the elves were clean. I didn't know about dwarves, hobbits, or other races.
"The poor hygiene ruins the food. Maybe this is what visiting India feels like..."
Another problem in fantasy worlds like this was bugs. At night, all sorts of creepy-crawlies tried to get in. Fortunately, my [Barrier] kept them out. But not everything was bad. The scenery was beautiful, the air was clean, and the night sky was full of stars — romantic and beautiful.
Anyway, I passed through Bree and entered Hobbiton.
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