Having completed the second ordeal, we eagerly seek the third, but the Goddess of Healing, who prepares the ordeal, says something outrageous.

When she asks about the existence of the ordeal, she says to us

"You're going to give me a kiss in front of me.

"............
"............

Me and Luna Maria are unconsciously silent, but I come to my senses quickly and ask the question again.

"...... I think I heard you say, 'Do a kiss now,'

"You didn't mishear me. Give me a kiss.

"Earlier, it seemed like me and Luna Maria refused to get into that kind of relationship.

Of course, you still refuse to do that. Oh, you little girl, I won't forgive you if you pretend to be my wife just because you kissed my Will.

Milia jabbing her finger at him.
Lunamaria has an indescribable look on her face.

Well, it's true that they have met and are going on a journey. And you're Will's first girlfriend, so I'll allow you to kiss her. I don't really want to, but if I'm going to kiss you behind your back, I want to see your first kiss right in front of me. No, I want to use the magic of the duplicate to paint a picture of it.

Then Milia forms a copier with her hand, ready to take the kissing scene.

I heard that she'll give her approval if I can get a romantic shot, but naturally, I refuse.

"Even you have no right to put that to the test. I refuse to do it.

"Oh, I don't want to go to the outside world.

"I would love to go, but not that ordeal.

Lunamaria is also not willing, right?　When asked, she said, "No, maybe not ...... it would be easier if it could fulfill the ordeal and ......" and her cheeks colored.

The sight of it makes Milia grin.

I don't like it. I'm sure you'll be forced to kiss her without a second thought, so I'm going to suggest the opposite.

You want to see the bond between me and Luna Maria, don't you?　I want to find out if we can continue our journey together, right?

Well, let's face it.

Then you need a proper test. Some kind of test to see if you two can work together in the future.

"Mm, you're super right.

As expected, Milia would listen to you.

I guess she was wondering if a kiss was enough to get her to leave. I'm sure he thought I would oppose it, but I guess he didn't calculate that Lunamaria would be willing to do so.

Then it was Miria who, as an evil demon, would want to make it another ordeal.

Miria crossed her arms and closed her eyes for a moment and began to think.
After thinking for a while, Milia said.

Okay. Then I want you two to go and get me some herbs together.

"Herb?

Really. Actually, I've been having trouble with makeup lately. I've been up all night, and it's making my skin crawl. I need you to get me some herbs that are good for my skin.

That's a small price to pay, but isn't that too easy?

"No, it's not. It's the dragon's pit that you two need to go down.

"Dragon Hole!

I raised my voice, but I think that word made Lunamaria realize that it was bad luck, too.

"The dragon's hole is a hole where dragons live?

That's right. It's north of Table Mountain, but it's too dangerous for the forest animals to go near it.

You get the herbs in such a place.

And for my mom's beauty routine.

I let out a sigh, but I'm not going to say no.

Surely if we can venture through that hole together, we'll be recognized as belonging to the outside world.

Okay. I'm going to pick up the herb now, do you want me to tell you something?

The orchid is a precious flower that doesn't bloom much at this time of year. Don't get burned by the dragon's breath.

Okay.

There are ten levels of the dragon's hole, but only the third and tenth levels have flowers.

"Okay, what else do you need to know?

"The deadline is tomorrow at noon.

Looking up at the sky. It was already evening
.
All right. Well, I'm going out now.

And turns his back to Milia, but Milia asks if he has a handkerchief or if he has forgotten anything.

She treats you like a child, but she always does and tells you that she has everything and heads north with Luna Maria.

We walked at a very fast pace.

In no time at all, we left the abode of the gods and headed for the dragon's hole.

When we were gone, Ronin, the god of swords, spoke to Milia, the goddess of healing.

I mean, Milia, you were going to let Will leave.

"What's that?　What does that mean?



No, because the ordeal you're preparing for would have been a cakewalk.

"I thought Will was going to refuse the kiss. That cat burglar seemed to be on board.

No, no, not the dragon hole. Will would have a field day with that one.

"Well. Will would have it easy. Safely and quickly.

"Then the ordeal is as good as done.

"My test is to bring the Holy Orchid plant to me.

If you get it, you'll be back soon.

"I don't know, ugh.

Millia smiles suspiciously. It seems that she is playing a trick on you.

This goddess has always been good at deceitfulness, and she is the one who is most against this trip to begin with.

Milia has been catnip to Will since she was a child and most of all she wants to have him around.

As a female parent, she can't help it, but she seems to be very fond of Will.

In that respect, Ronin and Vandal had in common the idea that a boy will one day go on a journey.

--But actually Ronin was rooting for Millia. They are not the most aligned goddesses, but for once they are hoping for her wiles.

All boys must leave some day, but Will thought it was too early for him, and the later the better.

He wanted to spend a few more years wielding his sword and soaking in the rock bath and looking at the stars.

That was Ronin's untrue state of mind as the god of swords.