141-Episode 139: Makoto Takatsuki talks to the goddesses




"...Uh, Noah-sama, and ...Eil-sama? What are you doing?

 Master Eil is tied with a rope and hung lazily.

 Master Noah's mouth is bent in a crooked position.
 The whip is in Noah-sama's hand.

(What is this situation...?

It's terrible, isn't it, Noah?
Hey, you! You've got to be kidding me! Mako! We were tricked by this guy!

Did I get tricked?
 Master Noah yelled and flattened his whip against Master Eil.
 It doesn't look like it hurts much.

"Ouch! Noah, noah, no violence!
'Oh, shit! Hey, Makoto. What he said about 'the land of water is going to fall' was a flat out lie!
'Uh....'
 That's the thing.

'Oh, you mean..., Makoto? Doesn't that surprise you?
 Noah-sama turns to me with a puzzled look on her face.
 I look at Eil-sama and tell him.

"Is it really the Land of the Trees (Spring Rogues) that will be destroyed? Master Eil.
 When I say that, Eir-sama's face goes from a joking face to a grin and a bad look on his face.

''Heh ..., when did you notice? Mako-kun.
I'm sorry to break up the cliffhanger, but that's a gag.
What?

 Currently, Eir-sama's body is tied to a rough rope.
 Originally, a loose, dress-like dress is tied to the rope and digging into it.
 The unevenness of Eil-sama's body hidden by the dress is clearly recognizable.

 Her breasts are shapely, her hips are nubile, and she has a cheap-looking figure.
 Her outstanding proportions are impeccable.

(As expected of a water goddess.)
 Blessed are the eyes.

"Marcote?
 Gogogog, and Noah-sama's face was looming. 

''Hi, hi, I didn't see anything! Master Noah!
You saw it!
 Well, it's right in front of me!

'Eil! It's about time you got out of there, too!
Noah didn't tie him up.
 As he says it, Eil-sama pulls out of the rope.

'So, Mako-kun. You didn't believe my story?
'Hmmm, I don't believe in it, but as it stands, it's not the Land of Water (Roses) that's in danger, it's the Land of Trees, isn't it?

 The tomb of the Demon King exists in the Land of Trees.
 It's also in the Land of Trees that the demons are currently gathered.
 And most importantly.

(Prince Leonard, the valiant Prince of Ice and Snow, and Princess Sophia, the Water Priestess, do not know that the Water Country is in danger.)

 How is that possible?
 It doesn't make sense for the water country to be destroyed.
 Under the current circumstances, the most dangerous country is undoubtedly the Land of Trees.
 But still.....

(Isn't the Goddess only a liar?)
 It's a pity.

'Oh my God, Mako, that's a terrible thing to say.
Wait, Mako! How dare you! You didn't get that in there, did you?
I haven't said a word.
 They read my mind and there is no privacy for me.

'So, Master Eil? Why would you lie about that?
Hehehe, don't be mad at me, okay?
 Noah-sama opened his mouth to gaze at Eir-sama, who was looking up at him cutely.

''I wanted to suppress the resurgence of the Demon King in the Wood Country before it could cause damage to the Water Country. And that too, in a way that doesn't use the Water Country's war potential. Right? Ail.
Well, well, just in case Leo, the Ice and Snow hero, is accompanying you?
 Eil-sama did not deny it.
 Apparently, Noah-sama's words were correct.

'Huh, I see. So, you used me, an apostle of Master Noah.
'Eil! I'm the only one who believes in this! What will happen to Makoto if he fights the Demon King?

 Master Noah is angry.
 Is he a guardian?
 Something like that.

But you know what, Mako-kun, you're the greatest force in the land of water now.
"What?
 Me and Noah-sama turn our gaze towards Eir-sama.

'Mako is...?
The best of the best...?
 You're kidding, right?

''This isn't a lie. Leonard, the brave man of the ice and snow, is a young brave man with little experience in actual combat. The Water Holy Order is a unit that specializes in defense rather than attack. The strongest people in the Water Country are mostly adventurers, so it's not like they only belong to the Water Country.
 Eir-sama shakes her head, "Hah, we're in trouble!

''Eil, you ... you need to develop your strength more.
How did it happen...?
 I am reminded of the low strength of my country's war effort.

'Yeah, because I'm the goddess of 'compassion and peace'? I don't like savages.
 Eil-sama poses adorably, but

We're going to war now. Goddess of Water?
 Do you think you're being too unconscious?

So, Mako-kun. It's nice to meet you.
Yes....
 It's light, Lady Ail.


"Do you accept the request of the Water Goddess Eil?
 Yes.
 No.


''I understand, Eir-sama. I'll work with the brave men of the Woodland and the priestesses to prevent the resurrection of the Demon King.
 Lucy's mom is there, so maybe we can work it out.

Oh, my God, Makoto. It's not worth it.
 Huh, Noah-sama sighs.
 'Yes, I have to say a word about that one.

''Eir-sama. The "sacrificial art and offering" was terrific. Both in terms of effect and ........pictorially.
 Images of pretty angels devouring a demoness come back to life.
 That was tough.........

Fufu, right? Did Mako-kun's life span increase?
Hmmm, Makoto's "Book of Souls" is this one. Let's see.
 My soul book is already in the hands of Master Noah.
 Oh, well.

Oh my God, his life expectancy is 15 years? It's been ten years in the making.
''That's right. After using the self-destruct magic, I had five years left. It's because of the techniques Eir-sama taught me. ........But what's the logic behind this?

 With just one jutsu, my life expectancy was extended by ten years.
 When I had been building up my 'good deeds' steadily, it took me a few months to extend my life by a year.
 Eir-sama sends me an evil-looking sink-eye, "Huh.

The 'Sacrifice Technique/offering' that Mako-kun used is a 'miracle' in which the 'soul' of the prey chosen to be sacrificed is offered to the water goddess (me). The person who makes the sacrifice gets a 1% kickback of their soul. This time, that 1% is converted into Mako's life span of 10 years.
 Master Eil explained with a smug look on his face.

''Ha, that's a barbaric technique.
 Noah-sama crossed his arms and said in a boring manner.

(I see, so this is the soul of the demon tribe, Shuri-san, has reached the end of its life span.......

 Eating the soul of the opponent.
 Isn't this the work of the devil now?

'Chitty-chit, Mako-kun. The goddess will purify the soul of the unclean demon race and make it the foundation of a new world, right? Is this the love of God? Do you understand?
"Do you understand?
 You're in a groove, Eil-sama.
 The next thing I know, Eir-sama's hands, which had come close to me, are around the back of my neck.

"Hey, Mako-kun? On top of being given a life-extension technique, now if I convert to the Water Goddess, I have a chance to get the 'Water Demon, Holy Grade' skill?
Yes, Master Eil?
Ahoy!
 Noah-sama struck Eir-sama's head with his whip as hard as he could.

''Hmph, it won't work with Noah's whip, which is sealed with Divine Qi.
Keys! Just get away from Mako!
Just kidding.
 Eil-sama quickly moves away.
 Whew, I'm surprised.

''d*mn it, I'll blow you away when I get my powers back!
'Oh, scary, scary. The only goddess who can beat Noah, who has returned to divine energy, is Sister Altena. I'm going to run away... I'm going to run away super!
'Hmph, even that Altena guy can't beat me!

 Master Noah is bullish.
 Or, rather, something you can't miss.

"Noah-sama is a strong goddess?
Hmm?
 The two goddesses, who are arguing, look at each other.

That's true. That's because Noah is much older than you.
Well, she was sealed and now she's the weakest goddess in the world.

(I see. So, Lady Noah used to be a strong goddess.

 That's how it works, right?
 That's right! Come to think of it, Noah-sama might know about that.

''Noah-sama, could you teach me the 'Spirit Clothe' and 'Spirit Summoning' techniques?
 Lucy's mom used to use this special move.
 I'd love to learn it.
 I didn't ask Rosalie-san about it, but when it comes to spirits, Noah-sama is the best.

Oh? You know, Makoto, you already use 'Spiritual Clothing'.
What?
 I was puzzled by Noah-sama's unexpected response.

''Didn't you once 'clothe' my dagger with a spirit and turn it into a magic sword to defeat an enemy? That's the 'Spiritual Clothing'. In Rosalie's case, it's like she's 'clothed' in her own body.
Huh, I see.
 Then I should 'clothe' my body with a spirit too........
 As I was thinking about this, Eil-sama made a comment.

It's not a good idea to have a small amount of money to spend on a new project.
'It's annoying, but Eil is right. Mako, you'll probably destroy your body if you imitate Rosalie.
...I see.
 I've been wanting to try it.
 If the two goddesses can assure me that it's probably impossible.......

''Then what about 'spirit summoning'?''
 If the genie could be called up at any time, it would come in quite handy!

That's it, they call it 'spirit summoning' but they're just forcibly pulling out the spirits through 'space transfer' (teleportation).
Really?
 Oh, you didn't really think you could do that? 

That's something I can't do.
 If you're a wizard enough to do space transfer (teleportation), you'll have no trouble.

(Not this way either?)
 I'm somewhat dispirited.

'Huh? Mako? You want strong skills?
 Eir-sama hugged me from behind and whispered in my ear.
 Meh, Meikyomei!

We're not going to convert you, are we?
"Hmm, what are you waiting for?
Eilu!
 Noah-sama fired a rai0-kick at Eir-sama.
 Why can't I see my underwear with that?

''Ah, yes, Mako-kun. A word of caution about using 'sacrificial arts/offerings' on the Demon King.
'Master Eil, Noah-sama's kick to the head stings, but...
 What is this picture?

''Eil, does the 'sacrificial art' work on the Demon King?'''
 Even Master Noah speaks normally!

''Just in case. But I can't 'throw' projectiles like the demon tribe before. You have to stab your opponent directly and then use the "sacrifice technique and offerings". If you don't do that, you may not be able to defeat the demon king.
Directly?
 In other words, I'm supposed to get within a one meter radius of the Demon King, right?
 It's a tough call.

Well then, I'm going to save the kingdom of trees.
 Let's just do as much as we can.
 I'll leave the basics to you, Rosalee.

Be careful, Mako.
Hang in there, Mako-kun.
 The two goddesses saw me off and I felt my consciousness fade away.

(In this way, they usually seem to be close.)

 The Titan God Race and the Holy God Race.
 They're supposed to be two hostile divine clans.
 Would another goddess be different again?

 While thinking about this, I fell into consciousness.


 ◇


 I wake up in the guest room of the chief of Canaan's village.
 I can see the ceiling of the dimly lit room.
 It's me and one other person in the room.

Ummm ..., brother Makoto ... tickles me.
 Next to him is Prince Leonard, who is mumbling something in his sleep.
 I think I'll let him sleep a little longer.

 I washed my face with water magic.
 I put on my jacket and said a prayer to Noah.
 The weather was slightly cloudy.
 I would have preferred rain, but it was better than sunshine.
 There are a good number of spirits in the room.

'Good morning, Lucy, Sa-san.
 He called out to the two men who were up first, as usual.
 However, their faces were not the same as usual.

'Takatsuki-kun! It's hard work.
'Oh, God! Why are you so selfish, Mom!

 The two of them are panicking.
 No, it's not just the two of them, but also the expressions on the faces of the Wind Tree's heroic Maxi-san and the tree maiden Flona-san are not justified.

''Oh! You are awake, Lord Brave of the Water Kingdom. Look at me...
 The village chief showed me a sheet of paper.

(A note...?)
 On a piece of paper that looked like a piece of notepaper, there was a sentence scrawled in scribbles.


''I'm going to the Demon King's tomb to tie up those demons! by Rosalie


 ...Hey, hey, Rosalie, Mom.