Tona, goddess of knowledge and books

　I remember being very surprised when I first met Kuroki.
　He was so different from what I had imagined.
　I had imagined a martial man with a face like a boar, who knew nothing but fighting.
　So when my mentor, Lugus, asked me to show the Dark Knight the book, I was honestly worried.
　So much so that the rumors about the Dark Knight were not good.
　The dark knight who defeated the beautiful brave knight of light is hated by the goddesses.
　Raina's lover, the brave man of light, Rage of Light, is the hottest man among the goddesses of Elyos.
　He is as beautiful and strong as Alfos, the god of song and art.
　And he has the unbelievable ability to use the divine light cannon, which only his father Odis could use.
　He was someone I was interested in, even though I was a recluse and didn't pay much attention to the outside world.
　Raina and I grew up together with my mother, Feria.
　She was beautiful even as a child, and I was no match for her in singing, dancing and sewing.
　I was her age, but I hated being compared to her, so I withdrew from the house.
　She was absolutely unbeatable. That was Raina.
　We grew up and became even more beautiful, and many men wanted to marry her.
　But no one took her up on her offer.
　Since Raina had chosen him as her lover, it was only natural that she would be interested in him.　
　So I got the magical footage and watched it.
　It's not my cup of tea, but it's certainly a beautiful man.
　I can see why the goddesses are in a tizzy.
　I'm sure he would be a suitable lover for Raina, the beautiful princess in heaven.
　He might have been welcomed by the god of Elyos if it weren't for the opposition of the male gods.
　That brave man of light had been defeated by the Dark Knight of Nargol, so much so that the goddesses' lamentations echoed even to the storeroom where I lived.
　The goddesses were concerned for the brave man of light's well-being and cursed the Dark Knight for hurting him.
　According to the goddesses, since he is the Demon King's companion, he must be a creepy guy with a messed up appearance.
　The above is the goddesses' own imagination, but there's no denying that the Demon King is creepy, and although Lugus is not so much, most of the Demon King's allies, the God Clan, are creepy, that's for sure.
　So there's a place where the goddesses can't help but imagine that the dark knight also has a creepy appearance.
　I guess I couldn't help but feel uneasy when I heard that the dark knight was coming.
　Although I think I did a good job of defeating the brave man of light in Raina, I honestly didn't want to meet him.
　Especially if he was a nasty guy or something?
　However, this storeroom originally belonged to Lugus, and I was only entrusting it to him.
　I also thought it would be bad to refuse the request of my grateful mentor, so I reluctantly decided to accept it.
　However, that was a groundless fear when I met with Kuroki.
　He was very quiet and seemed to be very mature.

''It's nice to meet you. Goddess Totoona-dono.

　I was puzzled when Kuroki said that and bowed his head to me.
　He doesn't look very strong.
　Is this really the dark knight who defeated the brave man of light?
　I'm really confused.
　Speaking of puzzling, his appearance is also not like the god race that follows the Demon King.
　His face is not on par with the male god of Elyos.
　No, rather, his face is more to my liking compared to the other gods.
　I have to give this a high rating.
　I especially like the fact that he's not a man who wags his tail at Raina.
　He's clearly hostile to Raina, so there's no doubt about it.
　My heart races a bit.
　But I've never been with a man before.
　Not just men.
　In any case, almost no one goes near the storeroom.
　Because of the former Demon King's realm, no one goes near it anymore.
　The only people who come are my mother, my sister's messenger, or Nell.
　Because of this, I had forgotten how to socialize with others as I was constantly holed up in the storeroom.
　It's no wonder that others call me faceless.
　Therefore, I didn't know how to deal with them, and at first I was cold to them, against my will.
　But as I talked to him about the book, I gradually became able to talk to him better and better.
　It was one of the happiest times I've ever had.
　He seemed to like books as much as I did, and it was fun to hear about books I didn't know about.
　But he and I had a silver-haired girl who was sometimes with him, so we never got any further with each other.
　Well, it was still good.
　As for me, I was happy just to be able to talk with Kuroki about books.
　Probably if he hadn't done anything, the relationship would have gone on like this forever.
　If Ishtia-sama hadn't said something strange, he wouldn't have done anything.
　But now, there's no silver-haired girl.
　Let's try a little harder. That's what I thought.




◆The crotch is like a dragon, Kuroki.

"Kuroki.

　To himself, he says, and when he says that, Totoona, dressed, enters the room and sits down next to him.
　Tona's figure is a sight to behold.
　The thin, white gypsir-style outfit is small in area, and the slit that cuts to her waist highlights her white legs.
　Maybe it's because she's usually dressed in a thick robe, but I didn't recognize her until now!
　Totona is quite large.
　Smaller than Raina and Ishtia, but that's a bit of an eye opener.
　But what does it mean?
　Why in the world? All of a sudden you're dressed like this?
　But I don't know what the thought is, because Tona doesn't usually give a look.
　I don't know what you're thinking, but I'll say thank you from the heart.
　Thank you! Hello! Oh, thank God!
　! Why are you acting like a farmer!!!!
　Apparently, my mind is confused.
　But I have to calm down.
　Calm down! You don't have a chance!

What's up, Kroki?

　Tona asks with a strange look on her face.
　Her expression is the same as always.
　Then she pulls her head to her chest.
　Oh no! This is not good!

'Well? What's wrong, Tona?

　I can't help but call him by his first name. What's really going on?

'Lady Ishtia told me. Have you decided to give it a go?

　Um, ....... What will you do best?
　That's when I notice it.
　The smell of alcohol emanating from Tona's breath.

'Tona? Are you drinking by any chance?

　But it was Nell, who sat on her other side, who answered.

'Totonaan drinks a lot of lion's milk just before she enters this room. 'The more Totoona drinks, the more quietly she breaks down.'

　Nell explains.
　I mean! What do you mean it's going to break quietly?
　This is the first time I've seen Tona looking like this.
　This lion's milk is a divine wine made for the gods.
　Even the gods get drunk for sure.
　It's hard to tell because she doesn't show any expressions, but I have a feeling that Totona is drunk.

'It's kind of hot.'

　Tona flaps around her clothes.
　Her eyes twitch.

"Brother. What's the matter with you, brother? Are your eyes bleeding, kitty?

　Nell gives me a strange look from the side.
　I don't want her to look at me with such an innocent look.

'Kroki. Booze. I'll drink tonight.

　Tona takes the cup and pours the lion's milk. She's going to give it to herself.
　This isn't good.
　I haven't told him that I'm trying to avoid drinking.
　I'm perfectly capable of not drinking, but I don't want to lose my marbles and that's the last thing I want.
　I have to say no, somehow.
　I look for something to say no to.
　Just then, a group of cats are doing something in the corner of the room. It looks like they're arguing with each other.
　What's going on?
　Nell and Totona, who may have noticed their own gaze, also look at you.

'What's wrong with you? What are you doing?

　The cats jerked when Nell called out a struggling voice.
　Then the brown tiger-furred cat in the center suddenly comes out.

'Princess! Please! I need you to save my brother!

　The cat in the center runs towards Nell.
　However, it is seized by another cat on the way.

''What's wrong with you?! All of a sudden? What is happening? Valon? Do you want me to explain?!

　Then a black cat wearing a jacket comes forward, the only one among the cats without clothes.
　This black cat must be Valon.

''I'm sorry. Princess. I had to stop you because our guests are here ....... Now, make them come back quickly. We have a visitor in sight.

　Valon orders the other cats to try to get the brown cat to back down.
　Apparently, this black cat is the leader of the fairy cats (Ketsey).
　I can tell that he is not like the other cats.
　He's the only one who doesn't end with a nyah.

"Wait! It's good enough to listen to you!

　I stop myself in a hurry.
　I'm wondering what happened.
　This will temporarily stop Tona from recommending alcohol.

'But, sir: ......'

　Valon makes a troubled sound.

'No, Valon. Croki is right. We should listen to him.

　Tona agrees with herself.

'Valon. Totoona and the others say it's okay. I'll explain.

　Nell asks and Valon lets out a sigh.

'I understand. Princess. In fact, the men who went to scout the pyramids that were taken by the snakes of Apophis have not returned. One of those who went on that scouting expedition was this one's brother.

Scouting? I don't remember ordering you to do that!

'It is Harses who has given the order, Your Highness. Princess. I didn't even know about this Valon until just a few minutes ago. ...... It seems that he has gone to scout for the finest large silverfish. Perhaps they have been captured.

'The big silverfish?! No? When you're served that, you have every right to move! Mr. Hal! My boys without telling Nell!

　Nell looks angry.
　The big silverfish is one of the largest fish caught in the Niall River, reaching up to two metres in length.
　It is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world.
　The flesh is white flesh, and is said to be quite tasty.
　I haven't eaten it yet, but among the food in front of me is a large silverfish, and from the fact that the cats around me are looking at it covetously, I'm sure it's true.
　However, it might be a cat's sensation that it can't be helped.
　If it were a human being, I'd be very angry.

Please, nyah! Please help my brother!

　A brown tiger cat complains.
　Perhaps this brown tiger is a female. It doesn't have the kink of a hairball.

"All right. I'll handle it.

　Suddenly, Tona stands up and gulps down the lion's milk that she was about to give to him.
　The lion's milk has a high alcohol content.
　It's not safe to drink it like Totona just did, unless you mix it with water very well.
　The drunkenness doesn't show on his face, or he looks like he always does, but will he be okay?

Kroki here is going to fix it.

What?

　I'm surprised to find myself suddenly nominated.

'Don't worry, Kroki can do it.'

　Then Tona squeezes her head in a hug.
　Her breasts are pressed against her face.

'Hey? Mr. Tona?

　I'm thrilled at the feel of a rather magnificent chest.

'You can rest assured that Kroki is my brave man. He will definitely help your people.

　The cats squealed with joy at Tona's words.
　Apparently, the cats were worried about something other than the brown tiger, too.
　But I'm going to help them, but I'm not sure I'm going to be able to help them for sure.
　Are they safe in the first place?
　But without realizing my confusion, the cats shouted for joy and began to dance.

"Oh! How dare you, Tona! Your brother must be very strong! Come on! Everyone is pouring plenty of alcohol for my brother!

'Princess! I understand!

　The cats bring a lot of bottles of alcohol.
　I can't drink that much!

Kroki. Let's have a drink.

　Tona's breath is on her face, too. I can smell the thick liquor.
　This is definitely quite a drink!
　What's the matter with you! Mr. Tona!

'Yes! Nell is dancing too!

　Nell joins the dancing cats, wagging her white tail.
　I almost blow it.
　Nell wasn't wearing underwear: .......
　Nell's outfit was also revealing, but it wasn't very s*xy, and she was too innocent and healthy to care about it.
　Therefore, she was surprised by the sudden surprise.
　Beastmen do not wear underwear.
　Most of them, especially those close to the beasts, don't care if they are naked.
　However, Nell is more like a human figure, so it's better to wear pants.
　Nell is wagging her tail and dancing with the cats.

'What's the matter, Kroki? Do you want a drink?

　Tona hands me a cup with a drink in it.
　In the meantime, I need some water to calm down.
　I'll take it.

"Thank you, Totoona.

　When I accept the cup, I drink very much.
　And that's booze! ！！！！！！ Thisーー！！！！！！！！！！
　I let my guard down with Nell.
　I drank as much as I could.

"Yes, Kroki. Gypsylla lettuce. Gypsy lettuce to give you some energy.

　Now Tona forces a lettuce into my mouth.
　The white liquid that comes from the stems of gypsy lettuce is famous for being an energizer.
　I got that stuck in my mouth.
　Tona's face is expressionless as usual.
　But it's clear that she's acting strangely.
　She's really quietly breaking down.
　What is it, my head is dizzy.
　It looks like the lion's milk has been turned.
　Some of the booze-loving dragons sleeping inside my body are rioting with joy.
　Ah! What are you doing already!!!!
　Nell and the cats dance happily.

'Yes Kroki. 'Ahhhh.'

　Next to herself, Tona was expressionless, trying to force herself to drink and eat her drink and food.
　The chaotic feast continues.




Raina, the goddess of wisdom and victory.

　We took an empty boat to Gipsyll.
　We are now just over the central mountain range.
　We're hurrying to get there, but we're still a long way from Gypseal.
　Unlike Tona and the others, I don't have a gate to transfer to Gypseal.
　That's why I can't go to Gypseal all at once.
　If I ask Halseth to make it, he'll make it for me, but I can't do that because the rest is a hassle.

''Lady Raina. The men who went to scout the area have returned.

　Nia reports to me on deck.
　It looks like the war maiden who was sent out to scout the area has returned.
　We are advancing as usual, sending out reconnaissance to see if there are any evil gods around that are hostile to Elios.
　If they're not particularly strong, I or the war maiden can handle them, but there are some pretty strong enemies among them.
　That's why some of Elyos' gods who aren't confident in their arms don't leave the safety of Elyos.

''Right. So? How's that? Nia.

There doesn't seem to be any problems. Lady Raina. No sign of the evil one. Everything is fine.

'So ....... So far, so quiet, that may be a sure sign of Surusha's information that many evil gods are gathered in Apophis.

　The supervising angel Sulusha and her subordinate angels are tasked with monitoring the world and reporting to Elyos.
　According to her information, many evil gods are gathering in Apophis.
　That's why they may not be in this area.

''Yes. It's just as Raina-sama expected. Apophis is south of Gypsir. Ishtia-sama and Rage and the others might be in danger.''

'What? Did I predict that?

　I don't remember making that prediction.

'What? Wasn't it Lady Raina who said she was going to Gypseal because it might be dangerous?

　Nia gives me a surprising look.

'Oh ....... That's the thing. ....... You certainly said something like that.

　But the object of the danger is different.
　Dangerous is another way of saying.
　I don't think Tona's deep-seated, so she's not going to do anything daring.
　But we can't be too careful.
　I have a bad feeling about this.
　Come to think of it, her mother and sister are surprisingly dynamic.
　That's why they're heading to Gypseal.
　But Nia seems to have misunderstood something.

'Well, good, Nia. Let's hurry up and get the empty ship up to speed.

Yes, Lady Raina?

　As I say this, Nia gives instructions to the war maidens and go.
　I can tell where Kroki is from the reaction to Kuna's ring.
　It looks like he's in Arnak now.
　We were advancing through the sky towards the golden city.