203-Episode 201: Makoto Takatsuki Talks to the Goddess of Destiny





 --Ila-sama, the goddess of fate.

 She is also known as the Goddess of Fortune.

 Goddess of Fortune is worshipped in the land of commerce (Cameron).
 As the name suggests, commerce is thriving and there are many merchants.
 Surprisingly for a country where there are a lot of pragmatic merchants, the country of commerce (Cameron) is said to have many very religious people.
 And I have heard that the form of faith is unique.

 Leaving aside the story of faith in the land of commerce (Cameron).

 I observed Ila-sama standing behind Eil-sama.
 The petite goddess stared at me.

'You ... you can keep your sanity by looking directly at the goddess.
...?
 That's a line that was also said to Eir-sama before.
 The Goddess Ila-sama's precious face is extraordinarily beautiful and the voice that emanates from her mouth sounds unworldly. 

'So I told you. You're my apostle, of course.
Isn't that a surprise to you, Ila? Mako-kun can look directly at the gods.
 However, it can't be compared to the compassionate Eil-sama or Noah-sama, who has the lustre to deceive all things.
 It's a good idea to have a good idea of what's going on.

'It pisses me off that you say I'm inferior to Noah.
'Well, well, Ila. It's just a matter of taste.
Hmm.
 Eil-sama soothed Ila-sama, but Ila-sama remained in a bad mood.

''Hmmm, you're a pretty girl!
Wow, Master Noah!
 On the contrary, it was Master Noah who was in a good mood.
 I was crushed on the head.
 Even though I was in a dream, a sweet scent wafted through the air.

 I'm not sure why the goddess of destiny has come here.


Takatsuki Makoto.


 In response to the voice in my mind, Ila-sama called my name.

'Saving the brave men of light and defeating the demon king you did well.
Huh....
 I didn't do it for you.

What? 
 Oh, shit.
 I didn't have to say it out loud, but they could read my mind.
 Gibberish gibberish (I didn't say it).

"Kukuk ... you're too honest, Mako-kun.
 Eir-sama's shoulders are shaking.

''Mako, this tsundere girl wants to 'thank' you for following up on her mistake. Since it's a good time to do so, blow him off.
 Master Noah told me, holding up his index finger and winking at me.

 Ho!
 So that's it!
 It's hard to understand, Goddess!

Tsk.
 Ila-sama, who folded her arms, looked unhappy, but did not deny it.
 So it seems that Noah-sama is right.

 You can't ask one of the goddesses who rules this world to do you a favor.
 This is a critical moment.
 I turned to face Ila.

"Am I allowed to make a request of any kind?
Of course! I'm a goddess. Whatever you wish, I will grant you.
 Goddess of Destiny (Ila), the goddess of destiny (Ila), with her thin chest.



Now, make any wish you want!



 Oh!
 This line from the Goddess.
 I have to get excited about this one!

 Well, then, I only have one request. 


"Please free Master Noah from the Underwater Temple!


 This frees Master Noah... yay!
 But Ila-sama's face tightened at my words.

'So, there's no way I can do it!
Huh.
 What came back was a reply of 'No'.
 Why?

 He glanced at Noah-sama and Eil-sama.
 Eil-sama sighs, huffing and puffing.
 Noah-sama shrugged his shoulders.

'Mako-kun. Noah's being sealed in the Undersea Temple is a punishment (penalty) from the Holy God tribe. Well, it's like a prison? You can't make it go away by slaying a demon king.
'Eil, you're not very good at listening to people. You make it sound like I'm a criminal.
''It's as if, long ago, it was because of all the things Noah did in the heavenly realm...''
It doesn't matter. I'm just a fool who slipped a few artifacts from the God King's treasury.
No! Papa's divine artifacts can be powerful enough to destroy a planet!
 Eil-sama and Noah-sama are arguing with each other, wailing.

 God King Jupiter's divine artifacts! 
 Destroying planets?
 Wow, Goddess-sama's conversation is on a different scale.
 And this seems to be an impossible request.

"Mako-kun. There is only one way to free Noah. "The only way to free Noah is for his followers to go to the undersea temple and meet with him directly.
 It's a condition I've been taught before.

'Is that all there is to it........'
Well, if Ila can handle it, I won't have a hard time either.
 Noah-sama chuckled.

 Huh I thought that was a good idea.
 Well, it's not that swell.
 Let's make a separate plan for Noah-sama's release.
 Now, as for your request to Ila-sama....

''Then, please cancel the reference to Noah-sama as an evil god and make her the eighth goddess object of worship in the Goddess Church.
Mm, I can't!
 Ila-sama screams.
 Oh, is that not good enough?
 When I looked at Noah-sama and Eir-sama, they both had eyes that said, "Do something else.

''Ho, isn't there something else...?''
 Hmmm.
 What would be an advantage to Noah-sama........


 You can do this.
 But Ila-sama's expression was dark.

.......................and I can't.
 Huh? That too?
 You can't do anything!

No.....
 Ila-sama's face is down in frustration.
 
 Goddess-sama said 'I can make anything come true', right?


''Ah, Mako-kun, Mako-kun. Now, everything you just said has to do with the part of the divine realm pact that was agreed upon after the war between the Holy God Tribe and the Titan God Tribe.
'The only one who can overrule that is the God King, Jupiter, or his deputy, the Sun Goddess (Altena). It's nice of you to try to help me, but it's all too much for the youngest of the seven goddesses, Ila.
'I see....'
 The two goddesses explained it to me and I reluctantly agreed.

 When I looked at the goddess of destiny, she was red-faced and in tears.
She seemed embarrassed before she said "anything".
 She seemed to be embarrassed before she said 'anything'. 

You see, you see. You see, I am a goddess of commerce (Cameron). Give her a lot of money or something the princess and the Great Sage give you money. You have many lovers for a brave man. Well, there's the legendary swords and armor and........? Can't you equip it?
 As expected of the goddess of fate.
 She doesn't wait for my reply, but seems to be looking at my future answer.

''I can't wield a weapon heavier than a dagger........''
 For this, even I'm going to look a little pathetic.
 Even Lucy's wand is too heavy for me........
 I've been training my body, too.

"Well, that's not........there's nothing I can give you.......
 The Goddess of Destiny, who had seemed so important a moment ago, is now slumped over.
 Noah-sama and Eir-sama watch that with a grin.
 You're not going to help them, are you?
 Ummm, something moderate to ask for........


''Well then, can you at least give me some skills?
What?
 It's something we can use.
 You can do that.

Ila, by the way, the 'gift' skill I gave you is 'spirit magic'.
'Umm ... gift skills ...'
 Master Ila is looking down.

"Master Ila?
"Mako-kun, like I said before, you have to change your faith to get the 'gift' skill. So if you 'convert' to Ila, you'll get the skill?
 Conversions, huh....

I'm not going to convert. Besides, if I were to convert, I would not change to the Goddess of Fate (Ila) but to the Goddess of Water (Eil).
 He said as he glanced at Eil-sama.
 He said before that Eil-sama would give me the 'Water Magic, Holy Grade'.
 By far, that's better.
 Well, I'm not going to convert myself, though. 

''Fufu, I'm always waiting for you to convert Mako-kun!
I thought you'd given up on converting Makoto.
 Noah-sama glares at Eil-sama as he stares at her.

'If you don't give up, the match will continue, Noah*.
End the game, now!
 You two are so close.
 And that conversation is the comic book stuff of our world, right?
 How did you know that? ........Because he's a god?

 Here, Eir-sama popped his hand as if he had come up with something.

''How about this way? After Mako-kun has been 'converted' to Ila-chan and gained the Gift Skill, he will re-convert to Noah and 'go back'. It's a good deal because once you get the Gift Skill, you won't lose it, right?
Yeah, that's it! That's what I'm talking about, Lady Ail! Let's do it! Noah! Well!
'Hmm, I'm good. As long as Mako comes back.

 I don't know if you can use such a foul technique...?
 I was taught that in a water temple, it would be punished by heaven as a very shameful act....
 However, the goddess herself has said that.
 I'm sure there's no problem.

''Come on! Temporarily 'convert' to the Goddess of Destiny (me)! Then I'll give you 'gift' skills! The magic of fate is powerful. I can give you space transfer and time magic!
 Having regained her confidence, Ila-sama declared with a smile.
 Indeed.............A user of fate magic is extremely rare and powerful.
 I'm sure their skills will be of great use in future adventures.


''Do you want to convert to the Goddess of Destiny and get the 'Gift' skill?'''
 Yes, sir.
 No.



 A choice has emerged.
'The RPG Player' also tells me.
 This is a critical juncture.
 But, well I have my answer.



"Dear Ila-sama I thank you for this opportunity to tell you.
 'No,' I told him, 'I decline.



'What? Eeeeeeee!
Mako, why?
Mako, why don't you take what you can get?
 The three female gods are surprised.

 You don't understand.
 You don't understand, you three.
 You can read my mind, can't you?


'Convert temporarily and come back? That's not 'faith'.
 The moment I converted.
 My 'faith' in Noah-sama dies.


"..........
 The three pillar goddesses were stifled by my words. 
 They seemed to understand.

''Noah's apostles ... they're fanatical every time ...''
'Hmmm, Mako is so cute! Uriuri.
 With a dumbfounded look on her face, Ail-sama sighed.
 Smiling, Noah-sama continues to stroke her head.
 It tickles.

''Ku........There's nothing I can do about it, then.......''
 Master Ila, on the other hand, snorted in disappointment.

'Shit! I don't know! If you can think of anything to ask, come see Esther!
 With that, the Goddess of Fate's figure vanished in a huff.

''Oh, Ila. I've bent my navel.
You've got a temper, Ila.
I'm sorry.
 He didn't talk, but it seemed like he was making a suggestion out of pure goodwill.
 If you think of anything, let's go ask for help.


'But Ila-sama can see the future, can't you? If that was the case, didn't you at least know what I wanted beforehand?
Hmm, I think he couldn't see the future of Makoto. I think that's why he came to me.
 Yeah, why not?

''No........I was just shown the reason for that just now. Their fanaticism towards 'Evil God' Noah, no less than the snake cult.......
Hey! Stop calling me an evil god!
Ouch, don't hit me, Noah.
 Hearing Eil-sama's statement, Noah-sama is beating on it.  
 As I recall, the higher the belief in a god other than the "Holy Gods Tribe", the harder it is to see the future.

Ila-chan's mistake this time is the same. The plan of the Demon Lord's Army was planned by the members of the Order of the Snake. The belief in the evil gods of the snake cult is at the level of madness, you know. The belief in the evil gods is not very high among the demon tribe, so I didn't care about it until now, but the "cult of the snake" is a big problem.
Well, I was sorry about that. You said earlier, 'I took care of it.'
Is that so?
 The cult of the snake is a tricky one.
 If you can help me deal with them, I'd be very grateful.

Anyway, Mako, you should do something for Ila-chan. Think about what you want to ask Ila-chan. I don't want you to feel any gratitude for what you've done to Mako.
That's right, Makoto. I can't help it. I can tease you for a while.
d*mn it, Noah. He's a tough guy, but he's got a weak mind, so you'd better keep it to yourself.
 Indeed, looking at what I saw earlier, it actually looked like he was just being strong. 
 


 Suddenly, the landscape became blurred.
 Apparently, it's the time limit.


'So, Noah-sama, Eir-sama.
 As I greeted him, Noah-sama approached quickly.

"Mako.
Yes, sir.
 Master Noah's beautiful hand brushes my cheek.

''You've done well to defeat the Demon King. You have done well.
Yes.
 Noah-sama's words stung my heart.
 When I responded, Noah-sama's beautiful face was right on top of mine.


But.........don't push yourself too hard.
 I heard Noah-sama's whispering in my ear and I was distantly aware.




 ◇



 When I woke up, I found myself on a bed at the inn.

'I shouldn't push myself...?'
 Lol.
 Come to think of it, I remember Lucy and Sa-san saying the same thing to me recently.

 I was about to get up out of bed thinking, "Maybe I'll invite the two of you to go somewhere...." when something hit me on the body.

''Hmm?''
 Lucy was asleep.
 Ehhh!
 I'm about to jump in a hurry and realize that there's something else on the other side.

''Sa-san!''
 Sa-san was cooing, cooing, and breathing in her sleep, with me between her and me.
 How did you get into this situation?


 What happened last night...?
 As I recall, Friae-san cursed me with a sleeper's curse........


 At that time, I heard the sound of thumping, hectic footsteps.
 These footsteps.


''It's bad news! Lord Tuckey!
 It was Fujiyan who popped into my room.

''Great news ... no, my apologies. Enjoy your time, sir.
 It was Fujiyan who jumped in with a bang, though.
 As soon as he saw me, Lucy and Sa-san on the bed, he slowly closed the door and tried to leave.

''Hey, wait!''
 I hurriedly woke Lucy and Saasan up.


'Hmmm, I slept well. I knew I'd sleep better on Mako's side.
As expected, Takatsuki's bed is the best.
Hey, guys, this is my private room.
 Why is it an unauthorized use for the owner?

 Lucy and Sa-san left, saying they were going to wash their faces.
 They won't be back for a while.

 By the way, I want to talk about Fujiyan.

So, Fujiyan. What's the big news?
It was!
 At my question, Fujiyan's expression became serious.



''The snake cult has been destroyed!



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