Goddess...?

　In front of me stands a girl with crazy good looks.
　She has shimmering blueish silver hair and sapphire eyes.
　The translucent white skin.

　A bewitching s*xiness is exuded from her girlish, slightly juvenile body.
　She's too tidy like a doll and a bit scary.

''........Goddess-sama, what do you want from me?''

　This world is ruled by God.
　If the girl in front of you is really a goddess, you shouldn't disobey her.

'I've been watching you for a long time. Your act of risking your life to save the merchants from the goblins is admirable. I will take you into my household.
　The goddess smiles at me.

''Goddess-sama's household........''
　Those words brought back memories from a year ago.



　◇



　Shortly after arriving in the other world, a figure appeared in the water temple, claiming to be a 'maiden'.
　A person claiming to be a 'priestess' appeared in the water temple.

　A priestess is a special being among the clergy of this country.
　They say that the miko can hear the (voice) of the (voice) of the (voice) woman(s) god(s).
　Therefore, the words of a maiden are synonymous with the words of a god.

　Normally she is in the church in the royal capital, but this time she came to meet an otherworldly person.
　Her purpose is to scout.
　Maidens have the power to grant goddess blessings to those who become believers.
　The powerful status and rare skills of the Otherworlder must be appealing.

　The one who appeared in front of us was a water priestess called 'Sophia Roses'.
　She is also the princess of the Water Country (Roses).

　She is the most important person in the country.
　The most important person in the country.
　The skills of her classmates in Class A must have been so outstanding that such a person would come directly to her.

''You're a super class wizard? That's wonderful. Let's give you the blessing of the water goddess. To do so, you will become a follower of our beloved goddess, won't you?
'Oh, you have the skills of a golden knight. I will give you the blessing of the Water Goddess. For that, I'll be a follower of the Goddess...

　Like this, he was recruiting more and more of his classmates.
　Mainly people with rare skills.

　And when they saw my soul book (soul book).

''You're a water magic.......beginner? Good luck with that.
　Smiling, I walked past.

　Huh?

Is that all you've got?
Hey, the miko is busy!
　When I tried to close in on him, I was blocked by a knight-like man.
　I later found out that he was the patron knight of the priestess.

'I'm going to be a follower of the Water Goddess!　So, could you please give me some blessings!

　At the time, I was struggling to do something about it because I was in a hurry to get only weak skills.
　Receiving the goddess' blessing would raise my status and give me a skill.
　I want the blessing of the water goddess at all costs.
　I was desperate.

　But the miko's attitude was cold.
''It seems you need a little more training. I'll see you next time.
　Sophia, the water priestess, said that without looking back and left.


　◇


　After that, no matter how much I trained, I never received any blessings.
　My classmates and the people in the temple looked at me with pity, and I wet my pillow with tears.

　From then on, I hated the water maiden, the church, and the goddess she worshipped.
　It's a bitter memory.

　I still get annoyed when I think back to those days.
　Calm down I don't care anymore, I don't care.

''The priestess thing was terrible. You don't have to believe in the goddesses those people believe in.
　He speaks to me as if he has read my mind.
　I wonder if he read my mind.

　Or rather, does he know what happened with the water priestess?
Apparently it's true: 'I saw it.

'I don't want to remember that story. By the way, could you tell me the goddess's name?
　I asked the question.
　The gods of this world have names.

It seems that "Hero of Light" Sakurai-kun has received a blessing called "Favor of the Sun Goddess Althena", a cheat blessing that doubles his battle-related status.

　Seriously, aren't they all too easy with that guy?
　I asked for her name with the ulterior motive that even if she wasn't that good, if she was a famous goddess, I could expect blessings, too.

''Hmph, I'm a minor goddess, so I don't think you'd know.
That being said, I'd like to know the name of the goddess you believe in.
So I'll tell you about it sometime.
　I was misled.
　Why?

　I have no choice but to change the subject.

'Can I be an adventurer in this other world?
'You're concerned about your low status,'
Well yes.

　I can't kill a single slime with my own magic.
　The amount of magic (mana) is low and its power is low.
　I'm worried that I can't make it as an adventurer.

'You have some useful skills.
''Is it a 'clearing water' skill and an 'RPG player' skill?　Sure, they're useful, but they're no match for wizards and warrior skill holders.
　I couldn't help but take a sulky tone.
　But I meant it.

'Do you know my classmates Suzuki-san, Yamashita-san and Endo-san?
I know, but ... so what?
　Suddenly the subject changed.

　We were classmates who had moved to another world together.
　We weren't close, though.
　They must have all had the skills of 'Advanced Magic' or 'Advanced Warrior'.

''Those three are currently missing or dead.
........what?
　I couldn't believe my ears.　

''He must have overconfident in his skills. It seems that he fought demons beyond his abilities or tried and failed to take on a high difficulty dungeon.''
Yeah, what is it...
　I knew nothing about it because I was holed up in the temple for a year.

'The Japan you were in is a peaceful country, you know. No matter how strong a skill you gain, your mind will not change. 'The 'Meikyomei' skill is a good skill to prevent overconfidence and carelessness.'
　So.........is it?

''It's an 'RPG player' skill, but it's a unique skill unique to otherworlders. I think it's an interesting skill too.
Isn't it just a skill that changes your perspective...?
This is a 360-degree view that prevents you from being caught by surprise by looking at yourself from the outside. This is a 360-degree view that prevents you from being caught off guard by seeing yourself from the outside. It's a useful skill if you can master it.

　Hmm, it doesn't seem so bad if you put it that way.
　I see.
　The point is to use it.
　I feel a little bit better.
　Okay, let me ask you another question.

You say that you have been watching over me all this time, but why haven't you spoken to me before?
'The Water Temple is under the jurisdiction of the Water Goddess, you know. I've been holding off.
Even within the Water Temple, though, there have been scouts from other God's followers.
　And Sakurai, the brave man of light, had become a follower of the Sun Goddess.

'Well that's fine.
　He smiled and answered vaguely.

'Come on, Mako!　You will be my follower, won't you?
　The goddess comes languidly.

　Hmmm, I think.
　At first I was taken aback by how beautiful she was.
　But now that I've cooled down, the goddess in front of me is honestly a bit suspicious(──).
　Why would I want a guy with only a weak status and weird skills like me to be a believer?

　In RPG games, these seemingly good options early on, if you choose 'yes' easily, there's often something behind the scenes later on.
　A gamer's intuition tells you that.
　And unlike the game, you can't reset the game.
　Okay, I'll hold off.

I'll take it back and review it.
''Eh!''
　The Goddess's previous graceful gestures disappeared and she suddenly looked flustered.

''Wait, wait a minute. It's the Goddess's family!　And it's a hell of an honor to have a goddess speak to you directly or something!
　That's right.

　Normally, a goddess could not be seen in person.
　Even maidens can only hear her voice.
　I've never heard of an ordinary person seeing the goddess in person and talking to her, even in a dream.

(If it's real, that is.)
The "Clear Water Skill" whispers to me.

　--Is this goddess really real?　And.

'It's real!'
What?
Shit.
　I knew he could read my mind.

'Well, a goddess can do that much, right?
You're cool with it...
I have the 'clear water' skill.

Hey. You know how hard it is for a god to come to the human world. Can you make a deal with me today?
　He grabs my hand to flatter me and speaks up to me in a flirtatious manner.

(How close are we to each other?!)
　A terrifyingly well-formed face looms before me.

　The goddess's eyes are shining faintly.
　My mind became fuzzy and dizzy.
　Hmm?
　Isn't this glamour magic?

　-- "Enchanted Magic

　The women who work in the brothel like to use this kind of magic.
　It is said that there are many different types of enchantment magic in the world, but the basic idea is to look them in the eye, talk to them in a sweet voice, and touch their bodies.
　A novice adventurer falls under the spell of the enchantment magic and spends a lot of money on a businesswoman and ends up in debt.
　It happens all the time.

(Isn't that exactly what they're doing to you right now?)

　However, as I am constantly activating the third party perspective of the "RPG Player Skill", I am able to see myself and the person I am talking to in front of me from a few meters away.
　As a rule, I don't have to make eye contact with the person I'm talking to.
　In addition, because of the skill, it is difficult to feel the voice and body contact as if it were your own.
　Furthermore, it's a 'clear water skill'.
　I'm calm.

''Enchantment magic must be very hard to take, Makoto-kun.
　The temple teacher said to me.

'Goddess, please move away for now. It's close.
　As a result, he took a step back without being particularly distraught.

'Oh, what?　Why, it's not working!
　Goddess, that's gibberish, isn't it?
　What about the use of enchantment magic to make you a believer?
　Isn't that a dubious religious solicitation itself?

Because it's not suspicious!
You're a mind reader.
　There's no point in muttering to yourself.

'Then you can understand my disbelief, can't you?　I hope you'll give up for today.
''No!　This is our first chance to gain followers in a thousand years, and we're definitely going to get them to become believers!
　Finally, I lay down and began to flap my legs.
　The initial dignity is gone.
　Her short, dress-like skirt almost reveals her underwear, but........it's not visible.

　Is this the absolute realm of the goddess?
　As I was thinking about this stupid thing, the Goddess asked me.

'Will you be a believer if I show you my skirt?'
What do you say?
　The Goddess sits on the ground and looks at me with tears in her eyes.

　Ka, cute.........
　But, but!
　I don't know if I'm going to be a believer or not.

'Please, please, please!　Please be a believer. Please!
　He grabbed me by the shoulders and shook me.
　So, it's close.
　What do I do...?

　To be honest, I don't know what they're trying to do.
　But the 'seriousness' is conveyed.
　In any case, he had no intention of believing in the six major goddesses on this continent.
　Because of the Water Priestess.

　This much, he would say.
　Let's hope that I won't be treated badly.
The 'RPG Player' skill will display the options.



'Do you want to become a follower of the Goddess?'

　Yes.
　No.



I understand. I will be your follower.
Oh, really?　Yeah, yay!
　The goddess is hailing and bouncing around.

''Well then, can I borrow your 'Soul Book'?
　I wonder if he has it in his dreams.
　I looked for it and found it in the inside pocket of my clothes.

Here you go.
Okay, let's see.
　The goddess traced the soul book with her finger.
　Suddenly, I felt the paper shine for a moment.
　When I looked at the written contract, it said, 'Goddess' first follower.

''There's no one else besides me?''
'Yes!　You're the first one!　Be honored!
　Increased anxiety.
　Too minor.
　How unpopular is she?
　I'm still worried.

　What else is there to worry about?
"What does a goddess get in return for her blessings?
　It was a moment of becoming a believer, and I felt sloppy, but it's an important point.
　However, the goddess looks troubled.

'Actually, I'm a young minor god, so I can't give blessings to my followers right away. If you can get them to pray every day, maybe you'll get some blessings eventually.
　Oh, no.

"Oh, no!　Here's something for you.　This is the 'divine artifact' of the covenant. It's awesome!
　He gave me a dagger.

Is it a weapon?
'You can use it as a weapon!　It's a dagger forged by a goddess, so it won't break with a little effort!　Take this with you when you pray to me.
　It would be like a cross.

'Well, I'd better get going. If you have any problems, you can count on me!
Well, hey, can you give me some guidance?
　When I hurriedly checked, the goddess looked puzzled.

'You don't want me to say this and that, do you?　You like your freedom (free scenario), don't you?
That's true, though.
　Really, I know everything.

In these situations, there's usually an errand event from the Goddess.
'You're a clever believer in asking me yourself. Hmmm, well, just one thing. Be strong!
Is that an order?
That's not an order. This is just a request. You are my only follower and I will not allow you to die so easily!　Because I have high hopes for you.

　With a wink and a "good luck" and a thumbs up, the goddess disappeared.



　◇



　When I woke up in the morning, I found an unplucked dagger falling on my pillow.
　Oh, watch out!

'Huh?　Isn't this the dagger you took from the goblins yesterday?
　The dagger, which was rusted and tattered, has been reborn beautifully.

　Fearfully, I held it in my hand.
　It's not too light, not too heavy, just the right weight.
　I felt as if my hand was filled with magic power.
　Is it a magic weapon?
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.

''Thank you, Goddess-sama.''
　Out of Japanese habit, I clasped my hands together in prayer.
When I checked the Book of Souls, it said that I was a goddess' attendant.
　It wasn't a dream.

'Huh?　Takatsuki-san, what's up with the dagger?
　Oh, look out!
　So the merchant comes by.

"Good morning, sir. Say a prayer to the goddess.
'I'll pray too. Lucky Goddess (Ila). Thank you for meeting Takatsuki-san.
　The merchant is also praying.

'Come on, let's get going. I think we'll reach the City of Water (McAllen) by noon.


　◇


--The City of Water (McAllen)

　The size is there.
　A beautiful city on the shores of Lake Chimay.
　Many waterways run through the city and people use ferry boats to get around.
　It is also famous for its brewing industry, and the fire wine from McAllen is popular throughout the continent.

　A merchant told me this story.

''You have arrived safely. Thank you so much, Mr. Takatsuki.''
Thank you for telling me what to do, too.
　By the time I reached the city, I was able to ask him for information on the city's powers, the location of the Adventurer's Guild, weapons, shops where I could buy items cheaply, good food shops, and an affordable inn.
　In addition, I asked him to look at the dagger given to me by the Goddess, but he told me that his 'Appraisal and Intermediate' skills didn't tell me much.

　The merchant said he was going back to his trade association and parted ways.
　I'm going to head to the Adventurer's Guild in the downtown area of the city.
　By the way, there's a huge church standing in the center of the city.

　In the Land of Water (Roses), the power of the church is strong.
　That's why the city is built around the church.
　But I don't like churches, so I won't go near one.
　I strolled around the city with that in mind.



　◇



　The Adventurer's Guild was easy to find.
　It was larger than I had imagined, a solid stone building.
　Once inside, there were food stalls and weapon stalls lined up in a wide open area.

'Oi, have a drink!　I've got a cold ale that's kinked!
This is a workpiece I just bought this morning in the land of earth. Ten percent off for now.
　There is a lot of activity.
　There are simple tables in places, and some people are having a party.
　Looking at the information board, it seems that there is a resting place (you can also stay overnight, men and women not included), a training center, and a storage room for defeated demons. It seems that there is a resting place (men and women are separate), a training center, and a storage room for defeated monsters.

　The adventurer's guild, which means they issue adventurer's licenses, made me think of a place like a driving school, but it's more like a gym with an entertainment facility attached to it.

　The license issuing office was located in the same place as the Quest reception area.
　Fortunately, there weren't too many people lined up and I was immediately called to the counter.

'Hello. What can I do for you today?
　The lady at the reception desk was beautiful.

"Could you please register as an adventurer?
Is this your first time using this service? Well, please fill out this form. And you have your 'soul book' with you.
　I gave my soul book to the receptionist.
　I write down my name, background, skills and occupation.

'I could write.
'Yes, thank you. I'll check it out.
　The lady at the reception desk seemed a little surprised by the name and background 'other world', but she didn't say anything.

''No problem. Is it alright to keep your occupation as 'wizard apprentice'?
Okay, hold on.
"It may take a few moments for your license to be issued, so please hold your number plate.

　When a newcomer comes to the Adventurer's Guild, I scurried around to see if I could get tangled up with some thuggish adventurer, but that didn't happen.
　Without incident, the adventurer's license card is issued.

-Both of them
Takatsuki Makoto: Apprentice Wizard
Level: 2
Adventurer Rank: Stone
Unique Skills: "Clear Water", "Water Magic: Elementary", "RPG Player
Common (Common) Skills: "Covert", "Formulate", "Escape".......
Strength: XX
Strength: XX
Mental power: XX
Agility: XX
I...
...
interchangeable
--------------------------Thank you.

　Thanks to defeating the goblins, he was at level 2.

　As for the rest, it's the same mediocre status as usual.
　I'm so weak, I'm so weak.
　I knew it, but my heart sank.

'Oh well.'
Thanks to the "Clear Water" skill, I can change my mind quickly.
　I put my license card in my pocket and left the Adventurer's Guild.

　Okay, time for the next location.
　The place I'm heading to is the Fujiwara Trading Company's store that the merchant told me about.


　That's right, my classmate and friend Fujiyan already had his own shop.