On the thirteenth day of the month of fire, it has been two weeks since I arrived in this world. The first week was full of surprises and confusion, and I feel that the first week passed in the blink of an eye.
　However, after all, humans are creatures that adapt to their environment, and I'm gradually getting used to living in the unknown world and getting used to it.

　Nevertheless, there are still changes. The biggest change is that I can now use my magic, although it's a simple one.
　It's a good thing that you're able to have a good idea of what you're doing.
　By the way, both Kusunoki-san and Yuzuki-san are still practicing recognizing their own magic power while looking at the introductory book on magic created by Kuro. The only thing I can think of is that I'm not going to be able to use it in another week, according to Lilia-san's estimation.
　The introductory book for magic written by Kuro is, according to Lilia-san, at the level of 'a revolution will occur if you take this to the magic academy', and because of that, the three of us are advancing at an extraordinary speed in learning magic.

　It's a good thing that the rest of the world is relatively peaceful.
　But since Black's visit, Lilia-san has been very busy, so I'm a little concerned.
　I've already told Lunamaria about a proposal from Kuro to attend a festival for Lilia to refresh herself as well as for us to do some sightseeing, and Lunamaria agrees.

　The other big event coming to Lilia-san...I'm no stranger to this, but the interview with the Goddess of Time is coming up tomorrow.
　The designated place is the temple where I visited to receive a blessing before, and I've already received a call from the other party, and my participation has been permitted as expected.
　By the way, I also asked Kusunoki-san and Yuzuki-san if they would like to participate, but they answered emphatically that they absolutely do not want to, so Lilia-san and I are going to participate alone.

''That said, anxiety is anxiety...''
Yeah?　What?

　As I muttered to myself while floating an empty teacup in front of me to practice my magic, Black, who was laying on the sofa, asked me while waking up his upper body.

''No, I have an interview with the Goddess of Time tomorrow and I was wondering what's going to happen...''
With Clonoa?
Yeah. I didn't know your name but...

　The Dark Lord is amazing. You're the one who knows the name of the supreme deity, which is unknown to most people. And he calls them by their nicknames....

It's okay?　Klonoa-chan, you may sound pompous in your speech, but you're generous to the human race, and I don't think it's going to get any weirder, do you?
I know.... well, I'm still meeting a great guy, and this time it's not someone I know from the beginning like I did with Black, so I'm nervous.
"Mmm-hmm. Do you want to take Ayn then?
'What?　Why, Mr. Ayn?

　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do with it.
　When I mentioned such concerns, Kuro replied with unexpected words.

''As I recall, Ein was close with Kronor, so it would be easier to talk to him if I brought him with me, wouldn't it?
'Really!　
'It'll probably be fine.
Yes, sir.
Whoa!

　Right after Black muttered into the void, before I knew it, Ein-san was right next to me and answered back.
　Eh?　What is it?　Do all high-level demon clans have this kind of heartbreaking manifestation?
　In response to me being so astonished, Ain-san bows at a beautiful angle without seeming to be particularly bothered by it.

''Kite-sama, it's been a while.
'Oh, Mr. Ayn... when did you...'
It is the natural predilection of a maid to respond immediately to the Lord's call.
....

　After all, the maids she talks about are somehow different from the maids I know.
　But, well........Ain-san is a very dependable person for some reason, and I hear she's on good terms with the Goddess of Time, so I'm really grateful that she's accompanying me.
　I was worried about tomorrow, but with this, I guess that's a relief, right?

　Yes, that's what I thought at the time. However, I should have made sure I was here a little more properly. About the relationship between Ms. Ayn and the Goddess of Time....


















　Early in the morning when the sun had just risen, Lilia and I were once again in front of the luxurious temple.
　The Goddess of Time seemed to have paid attention to the schedule of this interview, and since the time of day was quite early, there were hardly any people around the temple.
　And at the entrance, I met up with Ein-san who had arrived earlier.

I have heard from Crom Eina-sama. I'm sure you'll be happy to see me today. Ayn-sama.
It's nice to meet you too. Lilia-sama, Kite-sama.

　After exchanging a brief greeting with Ein-san, we walked to the reception desk of the temple.
　It seems that the conversation has gone through well in advance, and as soon as Lilia-san tells us her name, the priest shows us around.

''But it was really helpful. It's reassuring to have Ain-san here.
I would be honored if I could be of any use to you, but why have I agreed to go with you?
"...what?　Well, I heard from Black that you're good friends with the Goddess of Time...

　When I spoke to him as I walked, Ein-san tilted her head in a heartfelt wonder, and I felt some uneasiness in her appearance.

''.........Are you close?　Me and the thing?　Huh........I wasn't aware of such a thing, but if you say so, Krom-sama, then it must be so.
...What?

　Huh?　I feel like this is not the reaction I was expecting. Ayn-san seems to be really wondering if she's really close to me.........
　Just as my anxiety was growing in response to Ain-san's answer, we reached the largest door in front of us.
　The priest held out his hand toward the door, then bowed and moved away from us, and a little while later, with a quiet sound, a huge door, several meters in length, opened.
　Inside is a very large, cathedral-like hall, with the Goddess of Time standing in the center, wearing a definite presence.

I'm sorry to have to call you out on this one, but...

　When the door opens, the goddess of time turns her red and blue odd eyes toward us and speaks with a faint smile on her face - it froze with her expression in the middle.
　A silence fell as the tall, model-like figure of the goddess of time looked down on us, and we waited for her next words, feeling inexplicably uncomfortable.
　You can find a number of different types of shoes and boots that you can choose from.

''........Why are you.......

　For a moment, I was freaked out thinking she was talking to me, but the goddess of time's gaze wasn't on me, but on Ayn-san next to me.
　Then she glared at me with eyes that were clearly filled with anger and disgust.

''A woman like a pea grain walked in, so I thought some 'trash' got mixed in, but it's you of all people.......Ayn.
'Oh?　
....
....

　Huh?　What's so funny about the atmosphere?　I thought you two were good friends....it doesn't feel like that at all!
　At the same time, the Goddess of Time is also facing her, and the two of them are staring at each other near the center of the room.
　To be honest, I couldn't understand the situation, so I hurriedly turned to Lilia-san, but she seemed to be in exactly the same state and was shaking her head with a blue face.


'Ho, God seems to be suicidal these days. 'You don't mind, do you?　If you wish, I can help you prepare for your journey to death?
....
....

　With the words quietly announced, I thought I saw something like a spark between them.
　No, this is not good, is it?　Hey, Black, what's going on here?　That's a whole different story!　
　In the midst of the air, where such a word as "instantaneous" is a perfect fit, immediately afterwards, the positions in which both Ms. Ein and the Goddess of Time were standing were swapped.
　It's not that I blinked, but as if the images were switched, the two changed from facing each other to facing away from each other, and for some reason the Goddess of Time was shaking as if to express her anger with a pull.

''So........you!　What do you think the law of time is, moving in my 'stopped time' with impunity!
'This is an unusual thing, I am a maid. A maid is always fighting for a moment's time and serving the Lord this much, any maid can do.
I can't do it, I'm not going to do it!　How can such a nonsensical theory lead to the mass production of monsters like you?
Only the Lord can bind a maid, and a true maid can be bound by nothing but the Lord it is only natural for a maid to manipulate even time at will.
This is not how it's done, this is not how it's done!　Stop with that ridiculous maid-of-all-trades theory!

　To be honest, I'm in total agreement with the Goddess of Time, if only this time. In fact, I'd rather applaud her for saying it so well.
　But really, this situation........how did it come to this?

'The poor breast gods are so poorly understood that they burn their hands.
Now, what does it matter how big my breasts are?　I mean, you're not much different, either!
'No, I'm certainly bigger than you. As a maid, my eyes are not deceiving.
He's like a pea grain in height but....
....
....
"'Die!　Bad God (rotten maid)!

　Dear Mother, Father--Black recommended that I accompany Mr. Ayn to you, but Mr. Ayn and the Goddess of Time--they don't get along at all. I don't have one!