Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou (WN)

Chapter 493

Star Spirit World Arc We Cant Go Together? Even Soooooo-

Do I have an idea about the true identity of the Dragonno, a similar existence that served as the base of its concept, is it

After the sightseeing in the form of the hellish scene viewing party was over, Hajime and co used Spirits Lane once more to return to the Star Tree while also touring some noted places in the forest that were recommended by Udar and co.

This forest touring was also for healing everyones heart that was tired from viewing the hellish scene.

The radiant spirit spring, the spirit of ancient tree that looked as though the Deku *ree-sama came out from the Legend of Ze*da, the flower garden that changed form like kaleidoscope each time the spirits danced, every one of them was extremely wonderful.

It was to the degree that even Hajime and Yue paused their discussion with the goddess for a while to enjoy the sights.

Yeah. The Dragon was born at the spirit world, so its definitely a type of apparition. Its not Calamity. But, its an even greater threat than that. Then, what is the concept that can give birth to an existence that powerful? Its something that makes even god that is born from countless faiths to be overshadowed you know?

Hajime and Lutrias voices were echoing slightly.

It was only natural. Right now the two were facing each other inside a cave that was formed in the root of the Star Tree.

Lutria-san was sitting snugly at the back of the cave. On the floor while hugging her knees.

She was sitting facing sideways from the entrance as though she didnt want to look outside. She was like a girl who got scared of thunder and shutting herself inside a small tent that she raised inside the house. This is a safe area! Ill absolutely be fine in here! It was something like that.

Beside her was Laila sitting with her legs resting gracefully on the floor. It made Lutria looked even more like a little girl being accompanied by her mom.

Based on the knowledge in my possession

Flash. Thunder. Lutrias breath got caught in her throat Hyuh and she stopped speaking.

There is none.

She continued as though nothing happened. With a composed expression.

There is no way I can know somethinggg-that the goddess of the fairy world has no knowledge abouttt-

The unnatural intonation was of course matching the timing of the explosive sound or flash.

Therefore, I do not have anything I can-say about any similar existence, or about the poo-ssibility of similar existence bee-ing born once! more.

Ah, yeah, got it. Wait a second.

Hajime was sitting cross-legged in front of her. He looked down on Yue who was sitting snugly on his lap.

Yue had returned to her original young girl mode solely because she wanted to sit on Hajimes lap. She looked up at him Nn?. Her clothes didnt change with her body, so it was loose-fitting and made her looked even cuter.

Yue guessed what Hajime wanted to say just from meeting his gaze. She snapped her fingers.

Then the sound from outside vanished completely.

What are you doing? Dont tell me, you are thinking that I am feeling scared?

No, it just that the sound makes it harder to make out your words.

I see. It cannot be helped in that case, yes.

In the end, were the words hard to make out because of the loud sound outside, or was it because of Lutrias intonation that was disordered every single time?

Hajime and Yue unconsciously averted their eyes so as to not disclose anything.

And then, they somehow saw it. Ahead of their gazesat a spot slight distance away outside the cave, they saw Shia and others enjoying lunch together with the past replay and the Star Tree.

It was completely a picnic outside.

Colorful seats were spread out on the ground. They were all enjoying the blessing of the forest like fruits or nuts that they had collected with the recommendation of the spirits while strolling in the forest.

One of them was walnut the size of a baseball, however, the texture and taste was like cookie with vanilla flavor. Myuu was holding it with both hands while nibbling on it enthusiastically *munch munch munch*. She looked awfully cute.

She must have liked it very much. Her cheeks were stuffed full. And with the way she was eating it, she looked exactly like a squirrel.

But, even that Myuu and the other picnicking people were turning their eyes to the sky. They couldnt take off their eyes from there, like spectators watching a firework show.

Yes, the Shia VS Lutria fight was being replayed over there.

And so, it went without saying why the discussion was being hold inside the cave.

Oh mother, how heartrending.

What are you saying, Laila? There is nothing heartrending about me though?

Laila was covering her lips with the sleeve of her jet black dress. As though she was holding back tears. But, Lutria-san wouldnt admit it no matter what.

It seemed she wanted to assert that it was her thoughtfulness as a goddess because there was no way they could hold a calm discussion in the middle of such fierce duel. It was tearjerking.

Lutria had apparently calmed down a little because of the quiet. She opened her mouth once morebut before she could.

It looked like the people outside at the corner of their sight were getting worked up. Especially the boys. Shia-oneechan was looking a bit embarrassed. Perhaps she was getting praised incessantly by Myuu too.

Yuuka and co were all putting on transparent expressions. We dont get it but, well, this is Shia. Something like that is possible isnt it? Their thought was in a kind of resigned state like that.

The divine spirits who werent present at that time because they were facing Hajime were also wearing expression of How heartrending just like Laila. Udar and Oros were wearing sympathetic expression that looked like Yeah, that must be hurt. Shias blow. I get it..

Also, Soare was sleeping. Lutria couldnt bear to watch her anymore and made her slept. The reason went without saying. Her passion toward Shia was deeper than abyss. Some more time would be needed until she could calm down.

Putting that aside.

As expected it would make anybody curious if the picnicking group became that animated.

Yue opened a window with space magic and took a look at the situation outside. Coincidentally the past replay of Shias powerful technique was played once more at that timing in respond to everyones request for encore.

GET LOSTTTTTTTTTTTT-, DESUU!!!

Something came out from Shia who stretched out her arms and legs at midair. Something like, a bright flash. Lutrias surging attack was completely blown away.

Eh?

Aa

The past and present Lutrias voices overlapped. The present Lutria-san opened her eyes wide as though she had seen something that mustnt be seen. The past Lutria-san opened her eyes wide as though to say Incomprehensible!.

I understand.

Nn, understand.

They also felt the same. Both Hajime and Yue. And so, the incomprehensible didnt stop there.

Shii~~aaa~~~Impactttt-!!

This time something came out from the right fist. *FLASH*

The technique of a certain insanely buff bugged character was somehow reproduced. It was damned bugged.

Lutria quickly put up a space isolation barrier but, unthinkably, unbelievably. Even that was pulverized and her stomach was

Haa Haa Haa-

No! Mother! Get a hold of yourself!

Fuuh, Fuuh

*Pon pon* Lutria-san rubbed her stomach as though it was in great pain. Was she feeling phantom pain? As expected, it seemed she was still unable to look at it directly. It looked like she still needed a bit more time to conquer her trauma.

S-sorry

As expected it seemed a feeling of guilt welled up. Yue quietly closed the window. She also applied Soul Repose at the same time.

The spirits are being a bit mischievous.

The spirits here are too naughty with their goddess huh.

Hajime! Shh

Lutria was mumbling slightly. Perhaps even she was thinking that her excuse was too poor.

Yue-samas punch on the face was waiting after this. It felt like she was going to break down for real if she recalled that, so Hajime hurriedly returned her focus back to the discussion.

He injected three times more seriousness into the mood!

The Dragon isnt just earths problem. First, I want us to share this understanding.

There is no way I have any objection to that. If the goddesses of the King Tree and the Heaven Tree didnt stake their existences on the line to seal it, it would be my fate too in the future.

Fuuu~h, Lutria exhaled. She calmed down her breathing when she didnt even need to breath in the first place. The goddesss expression tensed with double dose of seriousness, though Laila giving her a gentle rubbing on the back made it awkward to watch.

The seal over the Dragon is flawless for now. At the very least, I believe I have done everything I can for it at the moment. I want you to tell me your opinion about it as a goddess.

I am even feeling an awe you know, Nagumo Hajime. Those are, not countermeasures that I ever expect children of man to be able to take. Whether it is you taking hold of the planets power, and also the Great Barrier of Heavenly Starwas it? The child of man who created it was also astonishing.

Abe no Seimeia great man who is a legend even in my country. I only took advantage of his great feat.

Both are equally great achievements that save the world. You, and also the children of man who endeavored in this undertaking can take pride in that.

Hajimes expression became very conflicted, because one of the causes of the awakening of the Dragon was the World Trees Branches Revival Plan, so just accepting the praise without reservation felt wrong.

Yue mischievously smiled at him Are you shy?, so he cleared his throat to cover up his feeling. He tried to get the talk back on track.

But, there is nothing absolute in everything. Itll be better to have as many sealing methods as possible. Itll be even better if those methods dont rely on the power of an individual.

Indeed. However, I believe this is already the highest grade of seal. At the very least, there is no factor where my authority can be useful.

I see

In the end she was the goddess of the star spirit world. It wouldnt be an exaggeration to say that she was already giving an extraordinary help at the present time by making the divided souls of the divine spirits to be practically guarding the seal.

Hajime had half expected this, so he didnt show any deep disappointment.

I can teach the divine spirits, especially Laila and Enti secret techniques, or the way to draw out even more power of the branches so that you will have more options in case problem occurred with the seal.

Thats a welcome news. Yeah, thatll be enough to strengthen the seal.

Laila, there are a lot of things that you ought to learn. Work hard.

Yes-, I will definitely answer mothers expectation on me!!

It was practically a power up of the divine spirits who became avatar of the branches technique-wise. Hajimes face also lit up with a smile. Lailas joy was also significant. She was breathing hard Haa Haa.

She was feeling very excited from being able to receive such great honor. To a degree that it caused her to hyperventilate.

Mother and daughter goddesses with chronic illness of hyperventilationit was kinda nasty, Hajime and Yue thought.

In additionI promise you that I shall give the cooperation of my authoritys full might in the worst case the seal break.

Thats a situation that I dont want to even imagine. I plan to prevent that no matter what butthanks. Thats just the word that I wanted to hear.

The second objective of the discussion with the goddess. Hajime looked somewhat relieved that he managed to get Lutrias commitment to help.

Yue was also looking up at him with a gentle expression. She held out to him a fruit (?) with shine muscat appearance but the flavor of meatball seasoned with salt and pepper. She was telling him to take a short rest and eat.

Hajime bit at the food with reaction speed that was already at the level of conditioned reflex. He looked slightly awkward because they were still in the middle of talk. Yue chuckled.

Lutria too didnt get angry thinking they were rude at seeing the two flirting out so naturally. She was watching them smilingly.

The outside of the cave was shining. Just from the sight it was clear that Myuu and co were cheering. Most likely they were watching the past replay when the world reformation was happening.

Lutria noticed that and stared outside. She then said.

The worlds are connected.

Hm?

Hajime and Yue tilted their head at the sudden words that sounded like she was talking to herself.

However, I did not like that fact.

Her gaze was looking at far away. Various emotions were mixed up within Lutrias expression. Hajime and others couldnt bring themselves to interrupt her and simply listen quietly.

The world ought to be completed within that world itself. After all there is nothing lacking that has to be brought in from outside, so that should be enough. Getting involved with other world will only increase the risk of inviting in disaster. It was because I thought like that.

Because of that, Lutria never summoned a hero even once. That was also the reason she tore off her own soul even though it caused her to be tormented by intense pain for a total of more than seven millenniums to give birth to seven divine spirits.

The hero summoning that was done in the past was something that was done solely by the children of man. A priest of the celestial people once independently researched and improved the secret technique that was bestowed from god which resulted in the summoning technique.

The priest thought that humans shouldnt trouble the god with the conflict of the world of man. When he heard that many worlds existed and not just this one, he went off on his own to rely on hero from another world. That was the beginning.

Therefore, in the end that summoning technique was something inferior that couldnt be compared with the secret technique of god. It was otherworlder summoning technique and not hero summoning technique.

That was why, what the technique summoned wasnt hero but always someone with the qualities of hero only.

After receiving the goddesss rebuke, the celestial people immediately tore up and discarded that technique since the first summoning. However, the people of the past whose eyes were blinded by the benefits that were brought by otherworlder succeeded in carrying out summoning many timesit seemed there was a past chapter like that.

Shias summoning was from humans gathering the fragments of that technique. Originally it should have been lost to the degree that it was impossible to be recreated, but that caster called Louis must undoubtedly be a genius.

You never thought to select the hero yourself?

Yue spontaneously asked after listening to the story till that point.

If I do something like that, wont my child get taken away to an unknown world somewhere? Furthermore it would be to the middle of a deathly situation.

C-certainly?

O-ou

Serious face. Lutria-san. She looked really serious.

She was a goddess, so she couldnt refuse hero summoning because of her duty, nor would she do so. But, she couldnt bear to see a child of her world to be taken away.

That was why she didnt select a hero. Or perhaps, one of the reasons she didnt do hero summoning was because she understood that pain.

Love was heavy. To a degree that they felt yandereness from her. Because, the goddesss face was looking really serious right now.

Those foreign world existences, they really brought in unnecessary things. Whether it was knowledge, or technique, or sense of values, without even considering how they would give birth to new conflicts.

Lutria averted her gaze, so Hajime and Yue sighed in relieve.

Somehow, Hajime and Yue got reminded of Dahlia. Dahlia-san loved maid uniform, but she wasnt a maid. It was because there was an idiot otherworlder who said that maid uniform was the highest rank of outfit for woman.

And such misunderstanding could still be counted as something cute among the other things brought in by the otherworlders.

Lutrias gaze moved toward Hajimes ring. His treasure warehouse.

It was truly, a warehouse of unneeded technology. If super weapons got distributed through human societythere would be a great possibility of actual hellish scene being brought into reality.

So what you want to say is youll allow private association, but exchange in interworld level is forbidden?

Their discussion was mostly finished in regard of what he wanted to ask and check. What left was about Hajimes request. Lutria had already given her permission for sightseeing. The rest was about the continuous interaction between worlds.

Their interaction with the goddess and the divine spirits would be able to continue without problem. After all they had built a cooperative relationship.

But, for the interaction of the residents of star spirit world with the residents of earthLutria still hadnt said anything about it.

In the end, Lutrias conclusion was,

Yes, I cannot permit that.

Rejection.

It wasnt a request that Hajime needed to be granted no matter what. He only thought that if there was cooperation between worlds, it would be useful for developing civilization and helping each other in case of emergency.

Although, that declaration was slightly unexpected because of how helpful Lutria had been until now. He was at a loss for words.

No, its not that unexpected I guess. Right now is the time for the folks of this world to work hard huh.

Yes, exactly.

Lutrias expression that seemed cold softened after Hajime showed his understanding.

Nn, I see. There wont be any point of them losing the spirit factor if they obtained easy replacement.

Yues words were exactly the answer. They had to move forward with only their own strength. Because that would be their atonement, it was the trial that was levied on the humans here. Providing technology from other world would only become poison for the people of the star spirit world right now.

Putting that aside.

For some reason spirit beasts were gathering one after another outside the cave. It was slightly concerning.

Inside the forest, the spirit beasts who werent as innocent as the spirits seemed to fear the gods presence and wouldnt get near, only looking from the distance. But it seemed they now finally approached.

The past replay was over, but papa was still in the middle of talk, now then, how to pass the time? Going far away without papa and others is a bitah, therere strange animals! Come here nano~!

That kind of possibility was big. There was no doubt that even they couldnt resist after getting beckoned by Myuu who was called by some as a singularity point of communication power.

Hajime and Yue inferred the situation like that. They were approximately correct.

Exactly. I shall permit the distribution of the technology and knowledge here to other world. I myself have sent out spirit armament and divided souls, and you yourself are in possession of the mean to generate and manipulate spirit element on your own, so it is already too late to try forbidding it. However

You cant allow the opposite. In the end, youll only allow relationship between us and them as individual right?

I permit that. Just as I said before, this is my gratitude for the one who achieved the salvation of this world. However, I will not allow the installation of teleportation gate directly in the society of man. All of you have to pass through my divine realm no matter what. Do you understand?

You mean the entrance for what we called World Door at my place huh. Ill also feel safe if it has a goddess as the safety measure in case the worst happened. Understood.

At the corner of his eyes he saw a spirit beast that got excessively affectionate with Myuu. It was a white horse with a magnificent horn. It was mystical the way it was enveloped in a faint radiance.

It lowered its head and pushed its nose toward Myuu. Myuu too was also getting excited saying Cute cute while patting the horses nose with happy smile.

If that was all then it would be a warming sight but

Its really pretty isnt it~, Kaori said while trying to touch the horse, but the horse dodged her hand with a shocking reaction speed. It kept its noses position fixed on the spot so that its movement wouldnt disturb her at all while its body side stepped.

It was a strong reaction of rejection no matter how one looked at it. It conveyed its revulsion toward Kaori to a tremendous degree.

Kaoris body started quaking from shock. The small sound of snort bufu- came fromYue inside the cave.

Shia smiled wryly saying It must be just a coincidence desu while approaching to give it a try herself.

A kick flew from the one horned horses rear legs. Shia got blown away for several meters even after instantly blocking it with a cross guard. Her lips were twitching.

However, please understand that this decision is based on the present situation.

Youre saying that its possible there might be a chance for cultural exchange if the human society here stabilized?

I have no problem if you perceive my words with such meaning.

Myuu reflexively stepped back from surprise. Remia hugged Myuu from behind to protect her. The one horned horse glared fiercely at Remia.

Thinking that it might be a dangerous beast, Ryuutarou who was coincidentally the one closest to the scene came running in order to protect the two.

In that moment, the one horned horse became a streak of light. It was doing a forward charge so fast that it looked like that to others! Its horn was shining glaringly!

It was as though it was saying Dont get near this girl you filthy mannnnnn!!. Killing intent could even be felt from it. Ryuutarou roared Uoooooo!? that even sounded like a scream.

He immediately deployed Heavy Vajra. At the same time, orange colored barrier was formed before him. Tio also got in between of them.

It was understandable how quickly Tio reacted. But for Suzu to be able to react as fast, perhaps it was something that was only possible because of love.

However, there was no collision in the end. The one horned horse changed trajectory just a moment before it. Perhaps it was only planning to threaten from the start without actually doing harm.

The horse immediately came to a stop and glared at Ryuutarou. It snorted huff. It also turned its gaze toward Remia and made an expression that seemed to say Well, it cant be helped for this one. Its expression was plentiful despite being a horse.

While everyone was bewildered, the one-horned horse twitched toward the person who was coincidentally in front of it. It stared fixedly at the person as though weighing something.

That person who was warily on guardwas Yuuka.

A second passed. The one-horned horse clopped slowly toward her.

Shizuku and others were ready to move immediately, but Udar stopped them. He said that there was no danger. It seemed he was telling them that the horse was that kind of creature.

I do not know when will that time come butI think, it will be nice if it really happen.

Didnt you hate something from foreign world bringing things to here?

A world ought to be completed within itself. With that belief, perhaps I had lost many things that I might not have to otherwise. At the very least, if the children of man did not summon Shia Hauria, I would, to my own children, with my own hands, once more

The time to change came not only to human, but also to goddess?

Yes. I feel that it might be the case like that.

Lutria smiled thinly at Yues question and nodded.

What kind of emotion was radiating from her eyes?

If only I did that at that timesuch thought that any human would have at least once was also something that Lutria had. That was how it looked like from her eyes.

Shias summoning, and then her encounter with Hajime and others might became the impetus for the goddess to take another look on herself.

Hajime and Lutria were exchanging words in a good atmosphere like that. Meanwhile.

The one-horned horse got affectionate with Yuuka. Certainly it looked like there was no need to worry.

It pushed its nose toward Yuuka for her to touch it just like it did with Myuu. Although looking bewildered, Yuuka patted its nose while looking slightly happy.

Myuu ran and slapped the horses leg scoldingly, Dont rampage violently anymore! The one-horned horse lowered its head as though to say, Understood.

Just whats going on hereShia and others who were watching the horse thought. Then the horse turned its head toward Shia and others from an angle outside Yuuka and Myuus eyes and,

*Hihiiiin-, peh!!*

It spat. While glaring like a thug.

Shia and others all made a look that screamed T-this guy-.

That child is a protector of maiden. There is no danger.

Hajime and Yue wondered. Lutria-san should be loving all living creatures in the star spirit world, but her eyes when looking at the one-horned horse was a bit reproachful. Like a mom who was troubled with raising a problem child.

Just now, she rejected Kaori and Shia that bluntly though.

Allow me to put it another way. He protects maiden, who is chaste.

Thats just unicorn aint it?

Hajime-san was right on the money. It was a unicorn of star spirit world.

It couldnt accept maiden who wasnt maiden (deep meaning). And it also practiced goring with its horn when encountering male. Apparently it was that kind of beastspirit beast.

No wonder it got attached to Myuu. As for Yuukayep, there was nothing to say.

Its not dangerous right?

If it is for the sake of someone he recognize as a maiden, that child will throw away even his life very easily in order to protect them. And he also will not hurt someone important to the maiden even though he is only feeling antipathy toward them.

Kinda nasty.

The word nasty came out plainly from Yue. Even though the spirit beasts appearance looked really like a sacred horse

Shia and others must have also heard similar explanation from Udar. They were letting down their guard, though their gazes on the horse were kind of scornful. Yuukas face went bright red and she was trying to get away from the horse.

Taeko-san didnt look particularly shaken and said Allen-san had done that kind of thing to me, so I guess it also wont let me touch it huh with a bright smile, causing her surrounding to stir. What do you mean by that kind of thing!? What did the elite agent of Britain did to you!? They asked.

As for Noboru, his eyes became like a treasure hunter who discovered treasure. He was whispering something disgusting Holy cow! Aint that the beast of possibility! If I can introduce Liu-san to it like it was normal.

Meanwhile, Atsushi who usually had zero delicacy was being quiet this time, even though normally he would make fun of Yuuka even it had the risk of his smartphone dying. Perhaps there was something bothering him?

He was ignoring the commotion around him and stealing out glances at somewhere.

The person in question who noticed his glances tilted her head Hm?, then she immediately guessed what he was thinking and grii~~nned mischievously.

What? What? Are you curiouus? Youre the worstt~, she grinded her elbow on Atsushis side with that kind of atmosphere.

Haa? What kinda misunderstanding you got there? Arent you too self-conscious? Atsushi returned with such expression.

The unicorn sensor was shining in the search of more maiden to protect. *Glance*, its gaze came, but it seemed to feel something seeing the two frolicking with each other like that and spat *Kaa, peh!!* before looking aside.

Rather than something like that, getting this beautiful little girl-sama on my back is my purpose in life! As though saying that, it bent its knees in front of Myuu to urge her to hop on.

Remia mama looked very disagreeing. She was going my my like usual, even so she wouldnt let go Myuus hand even though she looked like she wanted to get on. Her eyes met unicorn-san and it felt like spark crackled between them.

By the way, as a part of the exchange, I want to bring some spirits or spirit beasts to the Miniature Garden.

I have noticed from Entis memory. My daughter is feeling lonely that there is no children from this planet in the world where she is filling the role of goddess. Yes, I will not allow any forcible coercion but, if there are any children who wish to move there then I ask you to please accept them.

Thats great. But

That one is rejected. It feels kind of nasty.

Yue interrupted by saying that. It was understandable. If unicorn-san was there, from now on all the females who got invited to Miniature Garden would be put under a kind of judgment.

Even if she herself didnt get judged, obviously she would feel disgusted seeing her fellow females to be put through that.

Thats why, it looks like that guy has gotten so attached to Myuu that hell want to come even if by force, but depending on the situation, I ask you to please persuade him as the goddess here.

Very well.

The goddess agreed even while averting her gaze. She pitied her child who got rejected like that, but she also thought that the child was getting its just dessert so she couldnt say anything backthat was the kind of expression she had.

Yue nodded deeply in great relieve by the goddesss understanding. Although, there was still worry left. In the end how would Myuu react? If she took a liking to the unicorn and begged

Papa! Yue-oneechan! Its fine right? Its fine to keep the unicorn-san right? Please nano!

No is no, put that stray horse back to where you found it!

Nn, it will be bad for your education growing up, this kind of perverted animal is bad-

No way! Even though Yue-oneechan yourself is also a perverted vampire princess!

Gufuh

Yue, whats wrong!?

She couldnt possibly say that she self-destructed from her own simulation. It would become an evidence that she had the self-awareness of it.

Its nothing.

No, just now, you clearly received damage

M-more importantly! Yes! I too have something I want to confirm-

Ah, yes. I do not mind butwhy are you leaning forward that much?

As expected she couldnt say because it was her half covering it up. But, this was something that she had decided to confirm depending on Hajimes discussion with Lutria. Apparently Hajime also understood when she signaled at him with her eyes. He nodded back at her.

Just now, you said that now is the time for the children of man to do their best.

Yes, what about it?

After they work hard and overcome their trial, and you think itll be fine even to allow them to interact with other worldwill you, return the way this world work back to before?

Humans possessing spirit factor once more. The spirits and spirit beasts living close with humans again.

Yue had responsibility as the one who altered this world. Here she was saying that she would lend a hand if Lutria wished for it in the future. Lutrias eyes widened in respond. And then she put on a friendly smile.

Because she felt concern toward herself in Yues words, and not just because a mere feeling of responsibility.

Yue, my thanks to your concern and compromise. But, it is unneeded.

That so? You mean you dont plan to return spirit factor to humans hand anymore? You wont get involved with human, for eternity?

She was a mother who loved children of man from her heart. Surely she would want to live close with human society once more one day. Surely she would be lonely to keep an isolated relationship with them for eternity. Yue asked with such thought but

Lutria didnt show any sign of tragic determination. Rather, she looked peaceful.

That is not so. I mean that the spirit factor will return to the children of man one day even without me doing anything.

Is that so?

Yue blinked. The spirit factor had been stripped from humans with soul alteration. She couldnt imagine how it would return at all. It wasnt just Yue. Hajime also looked surprised.

When life perish soul will also disperse. However, it is only dispersing and not vanishing.

That well, its something we know. Its a domain of soul magic after all.

Nn

Therefore, the problem was after that. It was goddesss knowledge.

The great tree is an existence to assist or prevent any stagnation in that cycle. It convert the energy in this world to element and expel it to outside the world, and also taking in element from other world in return, then forming the element to form that suit each world before circulating it. It is also a kind of purification facility.

Nn? Wait. The spirit factor has been taken from human territory in its entirety. There should be none in the nature too. Then the new life

Yue frowned a bit worriedly. Lutria chuckled and shook her head.

There is no need to worry. A drastic move like altering every single living thing in the soul level and taking away spirit factor from them, and done in a short time and all at once is impossible for me. However, I can at least subtly adjust the amount of spirit factor circulating in the world once more you know?

Thatscertainly. Youre a goddess after all.

Yes, I am a goddess after all.

There was no way the goddess didnt manage the world after alteration properly. Yue looked a bit embarrassed for her needless worry. She moved around her butt fidgetily to correct her sitting posture.

She was in girl mode right now so her clothes were baggy for her. Her skirts position became risqu if she did something like that. Hajimes hand held the skirt that almost got flipped in place while speaking the deduction that he obtained from the flow of the talk.

I see. The soul will disperse in death even though it has been altered. Then itll get purified and the soul that is containing new life will be created from new energy that is adapted to this world. In other words, the next generation human will regain the spirit factor?

It seemed that his conclusion was half right and half incorrect. Lutria let out a wry smile.

The flow of the world is not rushed like the society of human, Nagumo Hajime. There is no way the great tree will replace all the spirit factors in just several years. The world is turning in the span of several centuries or even millenniums.

In other words, this worlds humans will be regaining their spirit factor bit by bit throughout several or dozens of generations?

Not only human, but every living thing here will be so.

That was why, the period of time was just right to test the children of man. After all human was a creature that forgot pain, but it was also the only creature that could leave behind lesson for the future generatio0n.

In the end, would they be able to not repeat the same mistake even after months and years that would make them forgot the pain they were receiving right now had passed? Would they be able to keep their self-control and love for nature even in a society where humans who could control spirit element was gradually increasing in number?

It was truly something that could only be known by the goddess who would continue to watch over the human society.

Yue and Hajime nodded in understanding. Silent filled the room for a short while. The conversation stopped.

It was a time for them to sort out their thought to see whether there was anything else for them to talk or not.

Lutria was waiting calmly. Hajime and Yue nodded to each other in front of her. Yues body was enveloped in light and returned to the university student mode once more.

Goddess Lutria, thats all from us. Though we might have something else to discuss depending on our trips result.

It is no problem. Nagumo Hajime, my discussion with you is a worthwhile undertaking. I shall believe that it will continue to be so even in the future. I am happy that I am able to exchange words with you.

Me too. Thanks for engaging with me.

Both sides stood up and the demon god and the goddess shook hands with each other firmly for real this time.

Yues expression also softened. Laila too patted her chest in relieve.

Hajime, you havent eaten much right? Lets go picnic now.

Yes, you should do that. You will not watch the past correct?

We wont we wont. Ill take the time to enjoy the forests blessing. That will be enough accompaniment for the meal.

Hajime smiled wryly at Lutrias wariness and got out of the cave.

Ahead of his gaze, he saw Shia and others playing with the other spirit beasts while ignoring the unicorn.

All the spirit beasts were beautiful and also unique.

A bird that looked like a phoenix and was clad in flame-like aura was perching on Shizukus shoulder. Shizuku was looking slightly nervous perhaps because of the glint of intelligence that she saw in its eyes.

This one look smart for some reason. Its also really pretty

Thank you, young lady.

KYAAAAAAAAAH IT TALKSSSSSSSSSSSSS!! Whats more it has refined gentleman voice!!

Tio and Kaori were buried in basketball sized pure white round and fluffy fluffs. They were fluff type spirit beasts. When they first appeared they had the form that looked like yeti when combined together.

Winged child, child of sky, child of heaven!

Other world wings! Various children of wings!

Wappu, wait, dont fluff us so much like thattt

They hath intelligence in them. Here, art these what thy mean by other world wings? Oo, they art delighted.

Ah, is that why theyre interested with us? Then Ill bring out my wings tootheyre fluffing us even moreee!

Liliana and Aiko were being toyed by a richly colored smoke (?) that took the shape of tiger. The spirit beast was coiling around them exactly like how smoke would.

Is this tiger, tiger? Its definitely toying around with us isnt it!

Lily-san, dont be angry. The inside of your body look pretty like the galaxy when it pass through~

No, Aiko-san. How can you be calm like that even though its plainly opening its mouth wide and swallow usah, youre casting Soul Repose on yourself-, unfair!

Nana and co were being surrounded by dozens of cat-like things that were floating in the air. They had large eyes and grin so wide that split their face, along with hook tail. They were like the cheshire cat that came out in Alice in Wonderland.

Wait, this lecherous cat! Dont flip my skirt like grade school student!

Fufu, light blue huh

Good job, cheshire cat-saaah, give back my bagg!

Nanas skirt got targeted too much. Atsushi observed that with eyes like a scholar. Noboru was running around chasing after his stolen bag. Beside them,

So cutee. Look here, Ryuu-kun. This one is sleeping you know? Even though the surrounding is this loud.

This one is also just rolling around lazily.

How should I say it, after long time no see Suzu-chan and Sakagami-kun too has gotten reallyis it because you two are living together? Geez, you two are more like husband and wife rather than couple in atmosphere. Its like you two are cuddling your own baby over there.

!? S-stop teasing us-

Yep, Im right am I?

Taeko shrugged while looking half impressed and half jealous. When they returned home, she resolved that she got to traiget even more intimate with Allen.

At other spot, one more horse had approached Remia and Myuu. It was a white horse but with no horn, instead it had wings. Its radiant figure made it worthy to be called a sacred horse. It was a Pegasus like in myth.

My my, this one is allowing me to touch it isnt it? Ufufu, thank you so much.

Myu? Mama, for some reason the unicorn-san is

The Pegasus enveloped Remia and Myuu under its wings while staring at them peacefully. Meanwhile, unicorn-san was staring at that Pegasus with a terrible look.

It looked as though it was facing its sworn enemy.

The Pegasus looked like it had no intention to quarrel. Rather its gaze toward the unicorn seemed admonishing. From it atmosphere, it even felt like that perhaps it came to protect the little girl and her mother who had gotten the unicorns attention.

Hajime-saa~~n! Are you finished with your talk?

Beside Shia there was also a dragon-like being that radiated power that was conspicuously greater than the other spirit beasts. It was covered with pure white fur that looked comfortable to touch and gorgeous scales. Its appearance was like Fal*or that came out in The Neverending Story but shrunk by several level.

In fact, it must be pleasant to touch. Shias expression as she fluffed the white dragon was becoming as slovenly as when she dived into a cushion that turned people into a useless slob.

Im inviting this mister dragon to our place! Its fine isnt it desuu~?

Its a request from this heroic lady, so I cannot refuse. Demon god-dono from another world, please take care of me.

It looked like they had finished the negotiation for his going to Miniature Garden.

Furthermore there were also a gorilla-like spirit beast whose whole body was covered with moss and flower, spirit beast that looked like a walking mushroom, a spirit beast that looked like a raccoon that inflated and floated like balloon before deflating and rolling on the ground, and a spirit beast that looked exactly like the pokemon Diglet* whose head popped out from the ground.

Seeing their family frolicking in excitement with mysterious creatures noisily, it became understandable, that certainly there would be nothing better than this to be their meal accompaniment.

Im also sensing a great presence observing us from a distance though

Nn, it has no hostility. Is it a large spirit beast watching from afar?

It must be being considerate to all of you. It is large, and powerful, which mean it will also cause dread to those it face in equal measure.

Its highly intelligent huh.

Its not a mere beast. The children who have lived for many years even among the spirit beasts will obtain considerable intelligence after all. Because of that you will be able to have a nice conversation with them too.

Lutrias eyes were really gentle as she stared at Shia and others playing with the spirit beasts.

The other divine spirits also looked the same. Other than the currently sealed Soare, all the divine spirits were also watching with a happy look.

No, there was just one of them who was slightly different. She kept sending glances this way, or rather she seemed to be absent-minded, in a sense, she seemed to be emotionally unstable.

Naturally, Lutria-san noticed and her expression suddenly became stern. Thats right. I need to ask the question about this, she looked like she got reminded like that.

Her gaze quietly turned toward Hajime beside her.

Nagumo Hajime, I also have a question that I wish to ask you.

Yeah, ask me anything. Although, the divine spirits should have share almost everything to you

Myuu was waving her hand at him. She was sitting in front of Remia who was riding on the back of Pegasus. Remia was also waving her hand slightly at him while looking embarrassed.

Unicorn-san looked like it snapped. Toward Pegasus-san.

Whats with ya? Ya came to preach at me all the time. Aaah? I got my eyes at that girl first yknow? So whadda hell are ya doing putting her on yer back-. Aa? Aa? Its face looked like that.

Pegasus-san let out a sigh theatrically. As expected words cant get through you, it had that kind of atmosphere. It looked annoyed from the bottom of its heart toward the unicorns gaze that was glaring at it from below and its horn that kept poking at it.

Although, the sight of mother and daughter riding happily on the Pegasus was very heartwarming. Hajime also waved back at them while smiling cheerfully

When are you, planning to take Enti as your wife?

Gofuoh

He reflexively choked. When he looked toward Lutria, he found her serious face right beside him. She was serious. Her question was absurdly serious.

Whats with that question so suddenly?

You are also planning to create children with your wives soon after this are you not? Will you properly include Enti too?

Theres no way Ill include her!

In other words, you will make that girl your wife but you will not make children with her? Why is that? Are you uneasy with creating children with god? In that case, I guarantee you that there will be no problem

Wait wait wait! Dont move the talk on your own! In the first place I dont even plan to marry her!

!? A-as I thought, you are just playing around with that girl? Are you planning to toss her away after toying with her to your hearts content?

That sounds bad for other people to hear, oi-

Divine majesty mixed with wrath was flowing out from Lutria. She was about to seriously snap!

Even though he had managed to end their discussion amicably with great pain, Demon God VS Goddess battle was about to break out because of blind love entanglement (misunderstanding)!

Youve absorbed Entis memory right? Then you should know that our relationship isnt like that.

I understand exactly because I have absorbed Entis memory. Rather, is she not being so obvious that there is no way for you to have not guess it yet? I will not allow you to feign ignorance in this matter.

Mom was serious. Also, Yue was muttering Certainly beside him.

*Sususu-* She moved to Lutrias side quietly, then she looked at Hajime with a stiffened expression. She sided with the goddess! Come on, answer it. Answer quickly, Hajime! She insisted like that to him with her gaze! She was definitely half having fun with this.

It has already been proven that your love is not wholly monopolized just by a sole person. What kind of dissatisfaction you can possibly feel after receiving a goddesss affection? As that girls mother I

Thats why wait for a second. Sorry but I

Waiittt, whatre you guys talking over theree!?

As expected from the divine spirit of wind. It looked like she could hear their conversation. She flew toward Hajime and Lutria with bright red face to hack apart their conversation.

Enti. As you yourself are aware, god and human being married is something that has happened in the past. It is also possible for children to be created between them.

I know without even being told though!? Someone like Udar already had some wives in the past!

!? popped out above Udars head at the distance. For some reason he turned toward Shia and defended himself I-its a past story!. Shia naturally made a face that seemed to say No, I never know that.

However, you never talked about it with Nagumo Hajime correct? No matter how much I searched your memory, your interactions were, vexing should I saymother is worried for you. First, Nagumo Hajime ought to be given the accurate information, and then your affection

Stupid Kaa-sama! Just be quiet already!

S-stupid? Be quiet? Enti is, talking scathingly, at me?

Lutria-okaasan staggered from too great of a shock-. Laila and Yue immediately supported her from both sides.

Enti didnt even pay attention to her mothers condition and glared fiercely at Hajime. She also pointed her finger at him.

I-its just Kaa-samas misunderstanding! Im not, really, thatthats just not it!

O-ou. Well, yeah. In your mothers eyes we might look too close with each other. From now on stop putting your butt on

Im putting my butt there! Absolutely!

Whats with that fixation

Enti. Why, are you covering it up? Judging from your behavior, no matter how I see it your feeling toward Nagumo Hajime is

Kaa-sama? I have my own method. The next time you interfereIll hate you-

Lutria-okaasans eyes rolled back!! It was as though lightning ran at the background *Cracklee* like when a character in old shoujo manga got hit with shock!

Laila yelled Mother! Get a hold of yourself! Tsu, she isntbreathing? while feeling aghast. Yue calmly made a tsukkomi She doesnt even need to breath from the start.

Shia and others gathered. The other divine spirits and spirit beasts also gathered.

As expected they too must be aware of what was happening with how loud the talk had been. Some of them looked amused or smiling wryly, while the divine spirits were sending Enti rebuking gazes.

In-law problem?

Stop that.

Udar and Laila and others were surrounding Enti and scolding her. Hajime gave that sight a sidelong glance with a wry smile. However, the atmosphere was lax. Far more than when they first arrived.

Yue too was smiling cheerfully in contrast to her teasing words.

The discussion had finished safely. The result was the best that he could have expected.

She must have felt that Hajimes heart had lightened up slightly because of that. Thats great, at the very least youll be able to enjoy the trip in star spirit world without any hang up, she said with her gaze that was filled with affection looking at Hajime.

In pay back for the teasing, he pinched Yues cheeks *munii~* gently. Yue looked tickled and rubbed her cheeks on him

Papa! Is the talk over!? Look, look! This child, is it okay if we bring him back

Unicorn-san got too belligerent with Pegasus-san so Myuu had switched ride with it. She was calling out from on top of it.

Of course, there could only be one answer.

Put him back at where you found him!

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Both unicorn-san and Myuus eyes widened. Why!? Those eyes asked.

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After that.

Hajime and others savored the blessing of the forest while enjoying their tour of the holy island.

Cave that was filled to the brim with shiny ores as though jewel from all over the world had been gathered there, or a lake that was filled with mysterious water that didnt prevent breathing at all, or a valley where space was looping and fall could last forever, or a place that looked like a grassy field but was actually the back of a giant turtle, and of course there was also the great sight from the peak of the Star Tree.

While enjoying the island that was filled with mystique, Enti had also apologized (though it felt somewhat reluctant because she did it after getting scolded by Laila and others) and Lutria recovered. At the end a feast was held with large spirit beasts also joining in.

It was a magical place that wasnt at all inferior or perhaps even superior compared to the Miniature Garden. It went without saying that everyone was in a dreamy state of mind from their experience there.

At the middle, fairies and apparitions and even Demon Rangers got called in from the Miniature Garden because it was a rare chance

The night of the first interworld gathering was growing late with the liveliness of the feast growing even more.

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The morning of the next day.

The spacious office of Balted kingdom was filled with unprecedented nervousness.

There were four people inside the room.

According to the message of that person, the group would teleport to this location. The time would also soon arrive.

The king Eric didnt sit on his chair. He was standing slightly in front of his desk in wait. Beside him was Louis, Greg, and Phil, the kingdoms upper echelons as well as his childhood friends standing side by side.

Listen well, this is our last practice. Lets start!

Ou!

The exchange that was filled with tension echoed inside the office where there were only the four of them. Just like a club activity of sport club that was going to participate in a tournament soon.

King Eric inhaled *Suu~~* and raised his voice with an expression of someone ready to risk his life.

Im sorry Shia! Dahlia isnt in this country anymore! She isnt even in any other country! She went missinggg!!

Eric yelled Now! inside his heart. The four childhood friends understood each other by heart and threw their upper body backward simultaneously as though they were doing limbo dance.

Their bodies formed a bridge with nimble movement, just like the time when Matri*s main character Neo dodged bullet for the first time!

It was at that timing the light of the gate formed up.

W-whatre these guys doing

E-Eric-san?

Hajimes group was sent off by Lutria and others while going through the gate. They saw.

For some reason four handsome guys were forming bridge with their bodies side by side at the other side of the gate.

Of course, everyone had gone past being shocked to feel creeped out.

Without explanation, there was no way anyone could guess that these four were worried that an angry Hajime would open a hole in their head the moment they informed him of how Dahlia went missing, so they were doing dodging practice.

Therefore, they only looked like eccentric people.

Even though it was a reunion with the girl who they were greatly indebted to and still haunting their memories until now even after almost five years

And so, Eric and the other threes hearts were as one.

This is the worsttt-

For the time being, full-powered Soul Repose was fired from Aiko.

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AN: Thank you very much for reading this every time.

Thank you very much too for the thoughts, opinions, and reports about misspelling and omitted words.

Thank you so much for going along with the long discussion chapters. Im planning to develop the story a bit more smoothly from here on, so please look forward to it!

Also, unicorn-san of this world was plainly strong. It would get buffed in case it had a maiden that it had to protect at its side and obtained the strength of the highest ranking. Even if the opponent was Demon Ranger it could rival them if it was one-on-one.

Material introduction

Eternal Shia Fever *& Shia Impact

From Jack Rakan of [Negima].

Beast of Possibility & Even Soooooo-

From [Mobile Suit Gundam UC]. Also, unicorn-san in this chapter and Gundam UC are completely unrelated. I think Unicorn Gundam is seriously cool.

Arifureta Anime 3rd seasons PV is released. Finally Hauria once again

Please take a look by all means if youre interested! Best regards!