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Vol 18 Chapter 1
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Chapter 1 – Church
I reached the mythical capital, which is said to exist in a dangerous area of the desert, explored the city buried in the sand, and even fought magical creatures that were like monsters. After winning that battle, things went well when it came to exploring the treasures in the royal palace. The plan was to explore the city and then have a happy ending…
“Well, shall we go home then?”
I said naturally, very naturally, and started walking. With my back to the destination…
“Wataru, where are you going?”
Claretta-san tugs on my sleeve to stop me. It’s what you might call a sleeve-grabbing situation. Normally, it would be a situation that would make me feel something, but…
“No, I’m not feeling well, so I thought maybe we should go back today…”
More specifically, I want to escape the capital, travel all night to meet Pent, and then take a ship back to Dark Elf Island.
Oh, but I want to buy the dancer’s outfit. What am I supposed to do?
I’m sure good-hearted Claretta-san will understand how I feel, right?
“Wataru.”
Hyii… Why am I so scared when she just called my name?
Or rather, she looked after me very kindly and worried about me when I wasn’t feeling well just now, wasn’t she?
“We are going to the church. Wataru has a deep connection with God. You understand, don’t you? If you feel called, you must go.”
“…Yes.”
I remember the time when I was severely scolded by the guidance counsellor.
I thought I had become quite close to Claretta-san, but it seems I still have a long way to go when it comes to God.
Will there come a time when she will place me before God?
It seems like it’s going to be quite difficult because Claretta-san is a pretty serious believer in God.
“Claretta, calm down. It’s possible that Wataru really is not feeling well. Or rather, it’s more likely that he’s just mistaken.”
Alessia-san saw me being taken aback by Claretta-san and stepped in to help. I’m really grateful.
Or rather, it’s quite possible that it’s just my imagination. I mean, Creator God-sama and God of Light-sama both said that it is forbidden to interfere with the lower world.
That’s right, it’s just my imagination.
We’ll just go to the church, collect the valuables, and come back. It’s that simple, right?
Wait a minute. I feel like I’m about to do something that will result in a terrible punishment.
“So, Claretta, how is Wataru’s health?”
Claretta-san examines my body and draws a kind of magic circle, casting a spell on me.
“There’s nothing wrong with his physical condition, so it’s probably a mental problem.”
“Wataru, can you walk?”
After listening to Claretta-san, Alessia-san asks me gently.
She looks at me with eyes that are kind but also convey a message that she believes in me, like a mother looking at a child who doesn’t want to go to school and is using a fake illness.
I don’t want to go. I really don’t want to go, but when a grown man is looked at like that, it’s too pathetic, so I have no choice but to try my best.
“I can… go…”
“Yes, Wataru, you’re great.”
This is bad. I feel like I’m being treated like a child.
And Rimu, why are you rubbing your soft, plump body against my cheek?
I’m really happy, but there’s a strange feeling in the air, isn’t there?
“…Wataru is… great…”
No way, even Rimu treats me like a child.
This isn’t the time to say things like I have a bad feeling or it’s too much trouble. I have to prove that I’m a capable adult, or else I feel like my dignity as a man will be destroyed.
“Then let’s go.”
I eagerly take the lead.
“Wataru, please go back to the middle of the line; it’s dangerous.”
I immediately returned to the middle of the group after being warned by Dorothea-san. Hmm, how can I regain my dignity?
“It’s still in perfect condition.”
We arrived at the church we wanted to visit and looked at the building.
It has deteriorated somewhat over time and has been eroded by the sand, but it still seems to retain a sense of sacredness that is characteristic of a church.
Other buildings have also been damaged by the magical water creature, but compared to them, this one is in much better shape.
The windows and other parts are broken, but the front door and other parts still work well.
Either it was built with great care because it was a church, or supernatural forces were at work.
I can’t help but feel uneasy.
“Yes, this could be an interesting place to discover something. Marina, I don’t think there’s a trap here, but just in case, please check it thoroughly and open the door.”
Alessia-san gives Marina-san her instructions with a smile. And Claretta-san is very fidgety.
After a few minutes, there seem to be no traps, and the door opens safely, allowing us to enter.
“It’s clean to a certain extent, but sand is still getting in. The deterioration of the cloth and wooden objects is progressing. Please be careful when you touch things.”
Once inside, Ilma-san looked around with the eyes of an explorer, carefully noting.
“But the statues of the gods are still in good condition. They are as magnificent as the statues of the gods in the Cathedral of Palermo. Perhaps they were given by the gods themselves.”
Claretta-san looks at the statues of Creator God-sama towering at the back of the church and acts like a child. She is so cute.
…As Claretta-san said, the adult version of the statue of Creator God-sama is perfectly preserved. In fact, it looks like it hasn’t even been stained.
Even if the capital is destroyed and there are no more people in the church, it seems like he won’t let his statue get dirty… Somehow, it’s very convincing and feels very much like the Creator God-sama.
“Well, let’s pray first. We have to ask God’s permission since we’re investigating the church, and there’s also Wataru’s matter.
…My plan to investigate and then return without any fuss was put on hold by Claretta-san.
I can’t say that I don’t want to pray in this situation.
I move deeper into the room so as not to disturb the surroundings and kneel before the statue of God.
“Hey, Wataru-kun, I’ve been waiting for you.”
Right?
When I opened my eyes in response to the voice, I saw the familiar scene of the divine realm and the smiling Creator God-sama and God of Light-sama.
Hmm… since God of Light-sama is here, it seems that Creator God-sama’s unreasonable demands will be prevented. That’s good news, but I don’t think I can refuse God of Light-sama’s request, so I guess it’s confirmed that I’ll have some kind of job.
If possible, please make it something simple.
“Long time no see, Creator God-sama and God of Light-sama.”
As always, the God of Light-sama is beautiful. I’m really looking forward to the next ear-cleaning time.
“Yes, it’s been a while… I guess? Anyway, I asked you to come today because I have a favor to ask of you.”
Creator God-sama speaks with a look on his face that shows he doesn’t think he will be refused. I understand that a request = a definite thing.
But I am a Japanese person who can’t say no. If it’s an unreasonable request, I will resist as much as I can.
“Well, what do you want me to do?”
“Wataru-kun, why are you talking to the God of Light? I’m the Creator God, remember?”
I can’t say that it would be more peaceful for me to talk to the God of Light-sama…
“I’m sorry. So, what is your request? As you may know, I’m in the middle of an adventure…”
I’m busy, so don’t ask me the impossible. Pass on this feeling.
“Haha, you’ve gone to a really unusual place, Wataru-kun. I thought it would be just right.”
Gah! So the mythical royal capital was a flag? Did I go to the wrong place?
“You know, on the way to the Western Continent, there was an island surrounded by a barrier, right?”
Hmm? So, the mythical royal capital has nothing to do with this?
“Yes, that’s right. I think it’s said that a dragon lives there or something…”
It’s pretty embarrassing to tell a god about information from a picture book.
“That’s right. So I want you to pull the Earth Dragon out of the barrier.”
What? I have a feeling that you’ve asked me a very dangerous request.
“Um… If I remember correctly, this Earth Dragon is said to have destroyed villages and cities in a fit of rage, sunk the eastern part of the continent, and torn the continent itself apart. Do you want me to do something about such a being? You must be hopeless with people, right?”
I was given an impossible task. I felt relieved because the God of Light-sama was here, but what was going on?
I desperately appeal to the God of Light to help me with my eyes, but the God of Light just smiles in a worried way. It seems like he can’t help me.
This is bad. I’m going to be torn to pieces. No, wait, didn’t the ship’s barrier prevent the dragon’s breath? Is that why I was chosen? This is an unexpected trap.
“Don’t worry, the Ancient Earth Dragon is gentle and kind-hearted.” [T/n: It’s actually a Ryu, but I can’t find a better translation for this one, so I’ll just put ancient in it; I hope you don’t mind it.]
“I don’t think a gentle and kind person, I mean a dragon, would tear the continent apart, do you?”
Who knows how many people died?
“You know, they say that the nicest people can be the scariest when they get angry, right?”
Oh, so the same lesson applies in the other world. I feel a little sorry for them. But that’s a different thing.
“I understand, but it’s impossible. No matter how many lives I had, I wouldn’t be able to drag that angry dragon out. I’m sure the God of Light-sama thinks the same, right?”
“Yes, but…”
I tried to talk to the God of Light-sama about the dangerous situation and her involvement, but for some reason, she started stuttering halfway through.
Maybe even for the God of Light-sama, having the dragon trapped in the barrier is a problem. I feel like I’m going to cry because it’s so hard to refuse.
“Don’t worry, Wataru-kun, the Ancient Earth Dragon isn’t angry anymore.
Creator God-sama says something strange.
“Huh? Then if I tell him about Creator God-sama, he might come out… No, I remember Creator God-sama said that interfering with the lower world is restricted. So I just have to deliver a message?”
Then, it seems surprisingly simple. But I’m scared.
“Haha, he’s not angry, but he’s too ashamed of his rampage, so he’s locked himself inside the barrier. He won’t even listen to me, and he stubbornly refuses to come out of the barrier, so I don’t think it will be possible to just deliver a message, you know?”
Whoa, whoa, wait a minute.
So, in other words, it’s a mission to convince the ancient dragon, who has become a shut-in because he can’t bear to face his own dark history?
He’s a gentle and calm dragon, so I can understand why he’d be embarrassed to lose his temper, but… honestly, I’d rather not.
“Why don’t you just leave him alone? He’ll get over it in time.”
Time heals all wounds.
“If we leave him alone, he’ll be a shut-in for a thousand years. He’s doing some work from inside the barrier, but even so, the distortion is starting to show. And even if it’s just a temporary measure, don’t you think it’s a bad idea for the dragon who rules the land of this world to be locked in?
…Even the God of Light-sama is having trouble with this, and it doesn’t look like I’ll be able to escape.
It’s better than trying to calm down a raging ancient dragon, but I can’t imagine how to convince a shut-in dragon.
I can’t imagine how to do it, but I’m sure it will be difficult.
“I will try my best. But at least give me a reward.
If I can’t escape, I want a reward. I know the gods might be angry with me for asking for a reward, but I can’t give in.
I have enough wealth for now, and I don’t need fame. It’s unlikely that he’ll give me a cheat, so I’ll definitely win the goddess-related reward!
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