Anten-sama no Hara no Naka Manhua

Deep in the heart of the secluded mountain village, a hushed whisper of dread circled around the legend of Anten-sama. Said to possess the power to fulfill desires, this deity demanded a steep price in return. Young Mika, burdened by the weight of her family's financial struggles, dared to approach Anten-sama's shrine one moonlit night. With tears in her eyes, she offered her most treasured possession – a delicate silver locket containing a lock of her deceased grandmother's hair – in exchange for prosperity for her family. Days passed, and Mika's family found unexpected fortune, but a sinister shadow loomed over their once peaceful home. As prosperity seeped in, so did a chilling emptiness within Mika. Her once bright spirit dimmed, and an insatiable hunger gnawed at her from within. Nightmares plagued her sleep, visions of a gaping, ravenous belly consuming all that she held dear. In a desperate bid to break free from the suffocating grip of Anten-sama's influence, Mika sought the guidance of the wise village elder. With a grave expression, the elder recounted the true nature of Anten-sama's deals – the value extracted in exchange for wishes granted was often far greater than anticipated. Mika's heart froze as she realized the depth of her unwitting sacrifice. Determined to reclaim what was lost, she embarked on a perilous journey to confront Anten-sama once more. At the shrine, under the watchful gaze of the moon, Mika offered up her own vitality in a daring gamble to undo the pact. The earth trembled, the air crackled with unspoken power, and for a fleeting moment, time stood still. When the dust settled, Mika stood transformed, her eyes alight with newfound strength and determination. As the dawn broke over the mountains, the village awoke to a changed world, where the legend of Anten-sama's belly echoed as a stark reminder of the perils of unchecked desires. And in the shadows of the ancient forest, a single silver locket lay abandoned, a silent testament to Mika's unwavering resolve in the face of unfathomable darkness.