“OH SHIT!” I yelled as soon as I raised my body and opened my eyes… Cold sweat was running down my back...

 

I just had a nightmare about fireballs and spiders… It was terrifying…

 

Anyway…

 

I’m currently in what seems to be a stable or a small barn… I was surrounded by several piles of hay… And there’s also a…-

 

“Neeeeigh!”

 

There’s a huge black horse in front of me… The horse has a large white marking that goes from its forehead towards the end of its nuzzle. It has a very long white mane...

 

It was lying on the ground directly in front of me… It was looking intently at me.

 

Yeah, I’m no horse expert, but I don’t think they usually do that…

 

The horse was pushing its head towards me…

 

Does it want me to…? I guess it should be okay...

 

I immediately moved my hand towards the forehead of the horse and started to caress it.

 

Oooooh! This feels great!

 

To be honest with ya, this is my first time being so close to a horse… And actually touching one as well…

 

“Neeeeeeeeeeigh!” The horse seemed happy.

 

“I wonder what’s your name…?” I muttered while caressing the horse.

 

Well, even if it has one, I don’t think we can learn it now since it must have been stolen by the bandits. 

 

“Crap…”

 

I remember what happened now… I fainted after Ya basically murdered the boss of the bandits with the help of… Granny Mara?

 

“What’s up with that…? There’s no way she’s Granny Mara… Unless she found out about the fountain of youth and took a sip there, it is simply impossible!” I said with confusion.

 

“Neeeigh!” The horse got a bit mad that I stopped caressing its head…

 

“Sorry.” I apologized to the horse and continued stroking its forehead.

 

Why is this horse so attached to me? Hmm… This is weird… Ugh! So many questions that need an answer! Can someone tell me what the hell happened!?

 

(Good morning, sleepyhead! Good job taking care of those bandits yesterday!) Arrat said happily.

 

(Ah… Good morning… Thank you for your help last night… I should have listened to you and brought more people to fight that guy…) I was a bit dejected.

 

We really almost died there… That was very close…

 

(Don’t sweat it too much! Everything went well! You’ve captured most of the bandits and killed their boss. You and your group are pretty much recognized as heroes in this town right now!) Arrat said with an easygoing tone.

 

(I would have liked to know that the guy could use magic… I think I’m now scared of fireballs… Sigh… Forget about it… Where’s Electra?) I asked.

 

(Electra? It is a bit of a long story… She basically woke up as soon as you asked for her help last night. She was extremely happy and then got all giggly and couldn’t even talk properly to me… It took me a while, but I managed to send her to take a bath and calm down for a bit.) Arrat explained with an exhausted tone.

 

(I see…)

 

She really got happy because I unconsciously asked for her help? I mean, even I am a bit surprised that I did that…

 

(Anyway, it seems you have some questions that need an answer! What would you like to know first?) Arrat quickly recovered and spoke with an excited tone.

 

Let’s see…

 

(What happened after I fainted?) I asked Arrat.

 

(Pretty simple! Ya and Mara decided to use the horse to take you and the dead body of that guy back to town.) Arrat replied happily.

 

“Neeeeigh!” The horse was demanding that I caressed its forehead more…

 

(Mara… So it was really Granny Mara…?) I asked…

 

How the fuck did that kind and small old lady turned into that massive and muscular woman!?

 

(Yep! As for how that happened… She prayed to Astera because she really wished to be young again. Astera simply decided to grant Mara’s wish to return to her youth. I think she should be around 18 years of age right now.) Arrat explained.

 

(I-I see…) I stuttered a bit... 

 

I guess, since it was done by a Goddess it shouldn’t be that unbelievable, but still…

 

(Anyhow! Ya and Mara brought you and the horse here to this small stable near Mara’s inn and then they left to help everyone with the rest of the captured bandits. Well… I say help, but they are probably busy right now. A party started as soon as the people knew that the boss of the bandits had died.) Arrat said happily. 

 

Arrat didn’t care that I was still bewildered about Mara...

 

(Okay…)

 

A party huh… Well, considering that these bandits have been harassing this town for weeks, it is understandable…

 

(What’s everyone doing right now?) I asked.

 

(Let’s see… Your sisters are either dancing, playing around or eating. Silvia, Elise and Junko are currently at the Mayor’s house with Marcus having a very boring talk about the bandits. Lara is currently working serving drinks and Mara is about to visit you. Have fun!) She said with excitement.

 

Ehh? Me?

 

(Ah, by the way, the name of the horse is Blanca.) Arrat said in a playful tone.

(So she’s a girl…) I said while looking at the horse in front of me.

 

A black horse with white markings and a white mane… I think the name suits her.

 

(Yup! Isn’t she pretty? Those cheeks and those markings are simply beautiful! Its mane is also very adorable! I would like to brush her!) Arrat seemed really enthusiastic about Blanca…

 

Well, I don’t know much about horses, but she really is adorable...

 

“Neeeeigh!” Blanca seemed to be liking the attention that I was giving to her...

 

(Ohohoho! Just you wait until she…- Forget about what I just said! It is better if it remains as a surprise for now!) Arrat suddenly panicked.

 

(Okay…?)

 

What was that about…?

 

(Ooops! Gotta go now! Enjoy yourself!) Arrat said before leaving me alone with Blanca.

 

“So your name is Blanca huh… That’s a beautiful name.” I said to the horse.

 

Well, I guess I should get going now and look for Silvia and the others… I also should go and see Lara to take my two kisses!

 

I immediately stood up and stretched for a bit…

 

“I feel even stronger than yesterday… Leveling up is great!” I muttered.

 

Blanca suddenly stood up… She was way taller than me…

 

Hmmm…

 

“Blanca, wanna give me a ride?” I asked the gigantic horse in front of me.

 

I have never ridden a horse before… I think this is a good opportunity to learn! It shouldn’t be that hard!

 

Unfortunately for me, Blanca did not want to go outside…

 

She walked towards me and then pushed me to the ground with her large body… I was now lying on top of a pile of hay…

 

It was very surprising for me that she did that...

 

Blanca then lied down beside me… She was using her head to prevent me from getting up again…

 

“So you just want to be pampered huh... Well, If it is for a bit then it is okay.” I smiled bitterly as I caressed Blanca’s forehead once again.

 

“Neeeeeigh!” Blanca seemed extremely happy.

 

Ah… I forgot to ask Arrat why Blanca got so attached to me… Oh well, I guess I can ask that later...

 

I then noticed a 1.90 meters tall red haired woman was looking at Blanca and I from the entrance of the small barn. She’s wearing something similar to a black tank top, brown shorts, and some very large boots. Those boots cover all of her thighs

 

“Heya!” She waved her hand at me very enthusiastically.

 

She didn’t waste any time and ran towards Blanca and I.

 

“Sheesh! Fainting before we could even have a proper talk… You really like to play hard to get huh?” She asked with a teasing tone.

 

“Heya… Granny…” I didn’t know what else to say to her.

 

The 1.90 meter tall woman immediately leaned closer to my face.

 

“That’s so rude! Do I look like a granny to you now!? I mean, look at these! They haven’t been this firm in ages!” She looked really annoyed. She was using her hands to hold her breasts…

 

“No… I’m sorry… It is just very shocking seeing you like that…” I apologized.

 

I mean when I met her she was just a small regular granny, but right now she is just as young as her own granddaughter… Not to mention that her muscles are well defined and that she has big breasts…

 

I’m kinda troubled because of that...

 

“What? Are you saying that I am beautiful?” She grinned.

 

She turned around and sat besides me.

 

“Well, you are… But that’s not really what I meant…” I smiled bitterly…

 

“Hahahaha! Don’t worry! I get it! My son, my daughter-in-law, and my granddaughter couldn’t believe that it was me. I was also very dumbfounded at first. It took me a few hours to get used to this change… The price for being young again was to return to Level 1 though. I lost my Job and titles as well. I kept some of my skills, but I lost a lot of them… Well, you could see this as a new start.” 

 

She was looking at the ceiling. She then closed her eyes and started thinking about something.

 

Level 1 huh… I guess Astera putting that price in order to get back to her youth makes a lot of sense…

 

Huh? Now that I think about it, why didn’t Silvia use the same method…?

 

(That’s a bit difficult to explain, you know...? But if I had to say… If she had used the same method, she wouldn’t have met her soulmate, in other words, you.) Arrat explained.

 

Hmm...

 

(Well, the method used with Mara is also not very efficient with long lived races… Let’s just say that it only would have made Silvia 100 years younger at most. The lifespan reset ritual was the better choice for her.) Arrat added.

 

That makes sense…

 

While I was having that conversation with Arrat, Mara then opened her eyes and grabbed my hand...

 

“I’m currently at Level 5. Helping you and Ya to kill that guy really gave lots of EXP.” She said while smiling at me.

 

What!? I only leveled up once! She leveled up four times!

 

(Obviously! She fought an enemy way stronger than her. It is natural for the system to give her more EXP.) Arrat said with her usual easygoing tone.

 

“You and your sisters are very capable! To be able to fight and resist against someone who uses magic is very impressive!” Her face got closer to my own face… She was completely excited. Her blue eyes were completely focused on my own eyes...

 

“Thanks…” I was still a bit uncomfortable about this situation…

 

(Why are you uncomfortable with her but not with Silvia? Silvia is already old enough to be a great great great grandmother. She’s 4.400 years old, you know? Well, at least chronologically speaking. Mara was only 91 before reverting back to her youth. Both of them are in their late teens now, biologically speaking that is.) Arrat said happily.

 

Ah… Now that she mentions it…

 

(Do you have a problem with it now?) Arrat asked with a teasing tone.

 

(No…)

 

“Have any of you thought of becoming adventurers?” Mara asked.

 

An adventurer… Hmmm…

 

“Not really.” I shook my head. “We were mostly visiting Norvek  because I was curious about this town.” I said to Mara.

 

“Then how about becoming one? You could explore tons of places while making money out of it! Just imagine the amount of adventurers you could have! The amount of rare foods that you could taste! The gold! The women! The wine!” Mara suddenly got reaaaaally close to my face…

 

“Neeeeeeeeigh!” For some reason, Blanca got excited.

 

“See! She get’s it!” Mara smiled.

 

Not gonna lie… She’s very beautiful…

 

I'm starting to think that beautiful women, fireballs and spiders are my weaknesses... Let's not think about that... I'm starting to remember the nightmare from a while ago...

 

“I wouldn’t mind exploring this world a little more.” I said to her.

 

“Guess who’s coming with ya!” Mara replied with a cheeky smile.

 

“You?” I smiled.

 

Mara then wrapped her arm around my neck.

 

“That’s right, cutie!” She winked at me.

 

“Neeeeeeeigh!” Blanca also got fired up.

 

“Of course you can come as well, Blanca.” I stroked Blanca’s head.

 

I guess there’s no problem claiming Blanca as ours. She’s already attached to me, so I don’t think anyone will complain if I take her along.

 

“Very good! Now that we are clear that we will be traveling together, it is important to do some things to deepen our bond!” Mara smiled mischievously.

 

One of her hands suddenly reached for my buddy down there.

 

Oooooh… I see…

 

“Mara you do know that I kissed your granddaughter, right?” I asked.

 

“Yep! She told me about that! Also, I don’t really mind if you want to be with her as well. I don’t think she will be coming with us though... She’s not really a big fan of adventures and she complains a lot while traveling...” She said a bit annoyed.

 

Ehh? She’s okay with it...?

 

“It is fine! In fact, I would like to have a great grandbaby soon, you know?” She smiled.

 

“But if I'm together with you, wouldn’t that be your stepchild as well?” I asked.

 

That would be very messed up…

 

(Boy, you haven't seen anything! As soon as you see my family’s genealogical tree, you will probably faint!) Arrat said jokingly.

 

(Should I be concerned…?) 

 

(I’ll tell Electra to show it to you another day.)

 

Oh… She’s serious...

 

“So? I think the last time I did something like this was 37 years ago. I’m very excited! Let’s get started!” Mara was about to undress me…

 

“Let’s get a room at least… Blanca is watching…” I said to Mara...

 

Blanca was watching us very intently… There was something strange in the way she was watching us...

 

“Ah! I almost forgot about her! Give me a sec…” 

 

Mara started looking for something in her pocket.

 

“Got it! Here girl! Have a carrot!” Mara threw a carrot at the entrance of the barn.

 

There’s no way that this will work…

 

I then saw how Blanca got up and ran outside to eat that carrot...

 

It fucking worked…

 

“I’ll give her some more carrots and close the door. This will be fun! After all, you’re not young if you haven’t done it once or twice inside a barn!” Mara smiled warmly.

 

Huh… Is that an actual saying in this world…?

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-----Blanca’s POV-----

Carrot! Carrot! Carrot! Carrot! Carrot! Carrot! Carrot! Carrot! Carrot! Carrot! Carrot!

 

“Here! Have some more!” Mara threw some more carrots to the ground before closing the door of the barn.

 

Yummy! Why are carrots so delicious!? I never really liked them that much in my previous life but they are so incredibly tasty here!

 

Ah… I forgot to introduce myself! My name used to be Yoshimoto Sae! I was reincarnated as a horse by the Goddess of Love, Arnia.

 

I didn’t meet her though... I suddenly appeared in a white space and a recording started playing. It was apparently the voice of Arnia. 

 

Her recording suddenly started asking all sorts of questions, and it was decided that the most suitable reincarnation for me would be as a horse…

 

Don’t get me wrong! I’m happy that I was reborn as a horse! I can run as much as I want!

 

I was a sportswoman! I was going to represent Japan in the Olympics! I was going to participate in both the relay race and the sprint race!

 

I was very confident in my running skills! I have been participating in a wide variety of competitions from a very young age.

 

Unfortunately for me, the plane taking the Japanese team to the Olympics crashed somewhere in the middle of the Sea of Japan. I obviously died there.

 

It sucks, but hey! What can we do about it now?

 

After that, I heard the recording of Arnia in that white space and I was reincarnated as a Horse. I was born in a country called the Yutkan Empire or something like that…

 

I don’t really know where it is located because I haven’t seen a map in my entire life as a horse... I just know that it is a place with loooots of grasslands.

 

Luckily for me, I was born under the protection of a noble house. I was raised to become the personal horse of a very adorable young girl called Adusa. I have seen her a bunch of times just watching me run with adorable little eyes and those small cheeks! So cute!

 

Sorry! Got a bit off topic!

 

This year, I became an adult horse. That means that I have been for at least 4 years in this world. 

 

How do I know that? The Goddess Arnia gave me a skill to understand all of the languages of this world. It has been extremeeely convenient!

 

One day, I was in my personal stable minding my own business... It was not even morning  when a group of men suddenly used magic to teleport us away from my place of residence…

 

I was extremely depressed for a few weeks… I could only think of Adusa… That poor girl! I was looking forward to letting her ride me!

 

Sadly, things got worse after that...

 

I was sold to another man, who was a total asshole by the way… He made me run for days until we escaped Yutkan and we reached a country named Bilna.

 

The guy only insulted me the whole time! I helped him escape from whatever it was chasing him and he never gave me a simple treat! He even fed me that garbage that tasted like shit! 

 

Ugh! That just irritates me!

 

Sigh… I was the horse of that man for a few weeks…

 

I personally saw and heard a few of the atrocities he committed with his friends while assaulting some caravans…

 

That was the moment where I started to regret being reborn as a horse… Many of the things he did made me want to crush his head with my hooves! I will never forgive him for making me an accomplice of all of his crimes!

 

I’m so glad that he’s dead!

 

You see… Last night, I was almost hit by a meteorite… Honestly, it scared the shit out of me… Literally… That’s the bad part of being a horse…

 

Anyway, that guy suddenly started fighting two people. They were some miniature humans. I believe they are called goblins. One of them had golden skin and the other had green skin.

 

At first, that asshole was winning. He was using magic to beat those two… They used magic to protect themselves until some reinforcements arrived. A very tall woman came to help them.

 

The three of them beat the shit out of that asshole! Serves him right! He died a pitiful death, just like he deserved! A shame I couldn’t do it!

 

Well, here is where things start to get interesting…

 

Basically… I found a hottie! the golden skinned goblin! He’s easily one of the hottest guys I have ever seen! 

 

When I saw his appearance, I then decided to make him my rider and lover!

 

There’s a slight problem with that though… I’m a horse… I cannot communicate with him, at least verbally… And... I don't think he would be attracted to a horse...

 

But don’t worry! I have a plan! You see… Last night, when I was bringing the hottie towards this town, I was contacted by two goddesses. They are apparently the older sisters of Arnia. Their names are Astera and Arrat.

 

They told me that there might be a way to solve my current predicament.

 

It was something about the “Trials of Evolution.”

 

Basically, I was granted the right to participate in those trials. If I do okay there, I might evolve into a Centaur.

 

It is a mythical creature with the upper body of a human but the lower body of a horse.

 

They also told me that if I give my all and have a good score on the Trials, I might evolve into a special subspecies of Centaur. A subspecies that has the ability to transform into a full human while keeping the stamina and speed of a horse!

 

Of course, I intend to evolve into that special subspecies! I will give my all!

 

“AAAH!” I suddenly heard Mara moan.

 

Ah… I was totally played by her… Shit!

 

I wanted to look while they were doing it, to be honest…

 

What!? I’m not a pervert! Spent some time while not being able to masturbate and tell me how that goes! That's another thing I dislike about being a horse! Being in heat sucks!

 

Well, okay… Maybe I am a pervert because I wanted to see my new rider in action…

 

(Well, at least I can still hear them.) I thought.

 

I got closer towards the door of the barn to hear the noises of what Ru and Mara were doing.

 

Doing things like this reminds me a bit of my days in High School. There was a pair of girls that were really perverted in my class… If I remember correctly, their names were Kagiyama Tomoko and Utsumi Airi.

 

Both of them used to harass any hot guy in our school. I remember that they went into the boys changing room during P.E. and took some underpants of the hottest guy in our class.

 

They were really proud of that when they appeared in the girl’s changing room with those underpants...

 

I mean, I cannot deny that I was also interested in that...

 

They also managed to record several students having sex in school grounds…

 

(Didn't they set up a network where they sold those things? I can't remember what was the name though…)

 

“That’s what I was talking about! Ahh!” Mara suddenly shouted with all her might. She then moaned loudly.

 

Note to self: Evolve into Centaur ASAP!

 

I’m sure that Mara and my Ru won’t mind that I stay here standing guard for them. Yeah, let’s call it that!