Oh, um, ...... thank you .......

　As I was tying up the gods with rope, the girl I'd saved thanked me in a curt manner.

"Don't worry about it. I was just a punk. For me, this isn't even prep work.
You're the only human who would call a divine opponent a punk.

　"You're the only human who calls a god a punk.

"What ...... human ......?

　The girl blinked her eyes a few times, as if she had just realized who we were.

"That's right. My name is Lara!
I'm Marlies.
"Cynthia ......

　Lara and the others introduce themselves.

"I'm Razevala. Well, I'm not a human, I'm a god. I'm friends with these girls.

　"I'm a friend of theirs," says Razevala, touching the back of her hair.

"I'm Kurt. Nice to meet you.

　He holds out his hand to the girl.

　And then.

"Yes. ...... Nice to meet you. ......

　The girl shook his hand, though with some trepidation.

My name is Brize. I'm an angel.
"Brides is a good name.

　But you know what?

"Why are you so scared?　You should try standing up straighter.
Yeah, ...... but I think I'm always like this, so ...... don't worry about it.

　I'm sure Blythe is trying to stretch her back, but it doesn't look like she's changing much.

　This is similar to the early Cynthia.
　She has changed a lot since she came into contact with us, though.

Kurt?　What's wrong with ......?　Is there something on Cynthia's face?
No, I just think Cynthia's grown up, that's all.
Did you notice?
Of course.

　Compared to the first time, she can look me in the eye when she talks to me.
　Her magic skills have grown rapidly, which is a sign of confidence.

　But...

Yeah, ...... actually, Cynthia, you've grown an inch taller ......!
"Hmm ......?

　I don't know, we're not on the same page here.
　Cynthia is proudly beaming.

"Wow, Cynthia. You've grown up!
I think I'm getting more mature.
We should have a 'Cynthia's grown an inch taller party' again!

　Lara and the others are getting excited for some reason.
　If you're having such a party just because you've grown an inch taller, how many parties will you have to have in the future? .......

It's a good thing.

　I changed my mind and turned to the girl, Brides.

Brides. Can I talk to you for a second?
What?

　Blythe nods her head.

Have you noticed anything unusual in this world?
Anything unusual?
Just something small. I'd appreciate it if you could tell me.

　Rashevara said that the gods are planning something bad.
　He also said that there are several factions within the gods.
　Razevala had descended to the human world for a while in order to seal the evil god Bagnuba. Because of this, even she doesn't really understand what's going on in the god world.

　But what about the girl in front of her, Blythe?
　That's what I meant when I asked her.

...... I think it's the same as always. But lately, the higher gods seem to be on edge, and that's ...... affecting us as well.

　The answer came back to me immediately.

"The higher gods?
"High gods?" "The highest of the gods. Oh, and by the way, I used to be a High God too.

　Rashevara immediately added.

You've never shown any sign of it. And you're an ex?
"Yes. Because I was too free and unrestrained, I was removed from the higher deities.

　That was the end of a free man.



　Well, you can think of the higher deities as the 'nobility' or 'royalty' of the human world.

Why is the Highgod so tense?
"Well, there's one god who is particularly powerful among the higher gods. There are two gods that are particularly powerful among the higher gods, Yunvr, the god of holiness, and Fansona, the god of healing. They don't get along well because of their different ways of thinking. And because they are such powerful gods, factions have formed. ......

　This goes along with what Razevala was saying.
　It seems that the 'bad things' that Razevala was talking about are also caused by these two pillars.

Brize, can I ask you a few more questions?
"Yes. I can answer that at .......
What do you mean by a difference in thinking?　What is it that causes the two pillars to conflict and clash?

　When I ask these questions, Blythe immediately starts to worry.

I'm not sure how to explain it, but I'm not sure how to explain it either.　I've heard that a lot of things are intertwined. I'm sure you'll agree.　I've heard that they are separated into two groups.　I'm sure you'll agree.

　The first is the radicals, and the second is the conservatives.
　They are trying to push for some kind of reform. And one of them is trying to stop it.

"All the gods and angels in this city are divided into one faction or the other. Or rather, they have to. ......
By the way, which one of you is Brides?
I'm Fanthona.
Why are you a member of the Funsona faction?
Because the lord of this city is Fanthona. That's why it's not allowed to go against him. ......

　That's not very crisp.
　I'm not sure what to make of this, but I'm wondering if Blythe doesn't care about the war between the gods. I can feel that kind of atmosphere.
　Well, I suppose the little people don't really care that much about conflicts, do they?

Hmm. But we've got the gist of it.

　I'll summarize.
There's a conflict between Younvre, the god of holiness, and Fanthona, the god of healing.
　And since the city we're in now is controlled by Funsona, many of us are probably in his camp.

　But I don't know any more information than that.

"Razevala didn't know either?
Yeah. I've never heard of him. I mean, I've been in the human world for the last thousand years or so. ......

　Rashevara's eyes widened in astonishment.

"Brise, I have one last question.
What is it?

　Brize's eyes widened.

"Where is this Fanthona?
"Over there in the palace.

　Pointing to Blythe.
　There's a big building in that direction that I can see even from here. It's quite majestic.

Thank you.
It's no big deal. It's no big deal. I'm just thanking you for saving my life.

　Blythe was blushing and squirming.

"...... Kurt. I think he's up to something.
Marlies, you know exactly what I mean.

　Marise, you know exactly what I'm talking about." The corners of his mouth lifted in a grin.

"What do you intend to do?
"Well.

　I looked towards the palace and continued.


I'm going to see Fanthona now.


" "What?

　"I'm going to see Fanthona now.

"What do you mean?
That's what it means. I thought it would be best to hear it from Fanthona herself. If she's in the palace, she's easy to talk to. I'm going to have some tea.
It's not like you're going to visit a friend. ......

　Marise is stunned.
　I immediately activated the transfer magic and tried to enter the palace.

　But...

"No, no, no, no!　That's too scary. ......!　The palace is heavily warded, so it's not easy for outsiders to get in!

　Brise was flustered.

"Wards?　Do you really think that's going to work on me? I'll break through.


No, you can't do that!　And you're a human being, aren't you?　And you're human, aren't you? I think someone once told me that humans can't defy God. ......
That's wrong. Don't think that a god can defy me.

　Deploy the transference spell.

　Well, I did see some wards and blocking spells that prevented me from transferring to the palace.
　But I destroyed them all at once.
　No problem after all.

I'm off then. I'll be right back. You guys go do some sightseeing.
Hey, Kurt, ...... that's so sudden!

　You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.