The dungeon discovered in the Eastern Snowfields was called the Cave of Tranquility.

"This is the ’Cave of Tranquility’..."

Descending the stairs from the entrance carved into the large snow dome, Shiori found a cave that did not quite live up to its name.

The passages extended in a complex manner to the front and sides, creating a maze-like structure. Although no outside light could penetrate, the ceiling glowed a bright white, so there was no need to worry about a light source.

"...The interior doesn’t look relaxing at all."

The ground, walls, and ceiling were lightly frozen. Contrary to its soothing name, the dungeon had a cold and unwelcoming design. Shiori wore a complicated expression, but there was no point in staying there forever, so she decided to move forward.

She chose the path on the right and began to walk. After a short while, a monster emerged from one of the forks ahead.

"Moko... Mokooo, Mokooo."

"...Um... a sheep?"

In simple terms, it looked like a sheep. It was about the height of Shiori’s waist, its entire body covered in fluffy, warm-looking pure white fur, with a cutely stylized face.

"Beak, beak..."

"Um... is this child a monster?"

It displayed Relief Sheep Lv16 above its head, so it was undoubtedly a monster. Compared to the Gray Fox she had encountered in the outside field, its level was significantly lower. Faced with a creature that looked like something from a heartwarming story, Shiori was understandably bewildered and froze mid-motion, her rapier half-raised.

"Moko... Mokomoko, Mokomoo."

"Ah... so you’re not going to attack me...?"

When Shiori did not move, the Relief Sheep slowly approached her, made a soft cry, and began to rub against her. Shiori grew increasingly confused by this behavior, which seemed to say, "I’ve taken a liking to you," and she involuntarily lowered her rapier.

"Fluffy, fluffy... fluffy, fluffy."

"Um, well..."

Even as Shiori remained motionless, the Relief Sheep nuzzled its face against her waist. The movement was not lewd or filled with desire—simply affectionate, as if it wanted to be pampered. Confused but curious, Shiori tentatively stroked its fluffy body.

"...Mm, it’s warm."

"Beak... Beak, beak."

Just as its woolly appearance suggested, the Relief Sheep’s body was very soft and warm. Shiori could not help but smile as she stroked it several times. In response, the Relief Sheep narrowed its eyes and let out a blissful cry.

"...She’s cute."

"Mokoo, Mokooo."

Seeing this, Shiori smiled and began stroking not only its body but also its face.

"Beak, beak... Beak, beak."

The Relief Sheep seemed to enjoy being petted and let out soft cries. Suddenly, it pulled away from her and began to retrace its steps.

"Oh... are you going somewhere?"

Shiori stopped and called out. The Relief Sheep halted, turned to face her, and cried.

"Moko...! Moko, Mokomoko...!"

"Um... so you want me to come with you?"

"An!"

The Relief Sheep stared at Shiori, cried out, took a few steps forward, turned around again, and cried once more. Sensing from its gestures that it was trying to invite her somewhere, Shiori asked, and the Relief Sheep let out an affirming cry.

"Okay, I understand. Where are you taking me?"

"Mokoo! Mokoo, Mokooo!"

Currently, she did not know which way to go, so Shiori decided to follow the Relief Sheep’s guidance.

"Fluffy, fluffy! Fluffy!"

"I wonder where we’re going."

The Relief Sheep led her through winding, complex caverns. She followed for a few minutes, until the creature stopped in front of a room and let out a cry as if inviting her inside.

"Here? Um..."

Shiori peered inside. The room was about the size of six tatami mats. There was nothing of treasure value or anything that seemed necessary for clearing the game. The floor was covered with a large amount of fluffy wool—presumably shed from Relief Sheep—making the room appear very warm even in this cold cave.

"Mokoo, Mokooo."

The Relief Sheep entered the room, seemed to blend in with its own wool, sat down on the floor, and began to doze off sleepily.

"Oh, are you planning to take a nap? ...Well, let’s go in for now."

She did not know what to do, but having come this far, Shiori entered the room as well. She walked over to the Relief Sheep, stepping on the fluffy wool, and sat down beside it.

"...It’s warm and feels nice... Mm, uh..."

"Mokoo, Mokooo..."

Surrounded by soft wool, with the Relief Sheep nearby, the environment was very warm and comfortable. Shiori completely relaxed and gently leaned against the Relief Sheep’s body.

"Ahhh... it’s so soft... it feels good..."

"Moko, Moko... Mokooo..."

The Relief Sheep’s body was fluffy and cuddly. The sensation was very pleasant, and Shiori relaxed further, using its body as a pillow.

"Ahhh... mm... mm, mm..."

"Ah, I’m starting to feel sleepy..."

"Beak... Beak..."

A warm room and a soft body. Perhaps due to the pleasant atmosphere, Shiori began to feel drowsy.

"Mm... uh, mm..."

"Ah, this is... no good, is it..."

"Fluffy, fluffy."

She knew it was definitely not a good idea to fall asleep in a dungeon. That was what she thought, but unable to resist the overwhelming drowsiness building inside her, Shiori leaned against the Relief Sheep’s body and fell asleep.

"Mm, uh... in... in..."

"...Moko, Mokomoko...Mokooo..."

Once it confirmed that Shiori was asleep, the Relief Sheep opened its eyes and slowly raised its body.

"Ah, uh... uh, mm..."

"Fluffy, fluffy..."

As a result, Shiori was slowly lowered onto the wool-covered ground. Watching her sleep defenselessly, her body relaxed, the Relief Sheep began to nudge her body with its nose.

"Mm... mm, mm..."

"Beak, beak... beak, beak."

The Relief Sheep shifted Shiori into a supine position. It looked down at her sleeping on the soft wool bed and grinned, distorting its cute, stylized face.

Yes, that was how the Relief Sheep operated. Its cute appearance and lack of hostility lulled the player into a false sense of security. It led them into its room, where warmth and a soft body soothed them to sleep. And the player who fell asleep... the Relief Sheep took its time with her defenseless body.

"Inhale... inhale..."

To make that method easier, the Relief Sheep possessed the ability to induce drowsiness in the player. Because of that influence, Shiori had fallen asleep so easily.

"Fluffy, fluffy..."

"Mm... mm, mm..."

Looking down at Shiori sleeping defenselessly, the Relief Sheep let out a cry filled with desire.