Having brought the McLean crew back to their home world, we spent the day floating the McLean on the deserted shores of the Reefreath and carrying them aboard.
　They found the shore and jumped into the water with joy, and all made it ashore safely. There was a road nearby, and if they walked, they would reach the fishing village in about thirty minutes.
　Well, I've imprinted the actions up to this point with [Hypnosis 《Hupnosis》].

"Well, I guess it's a relief for now.
I'm happy for you.

　He peers at the crew from the shadows of the fishing village. They share their food and explain to the villagers what happened when they were adrift, but the underworld seems to have properly disappeared from their memories.
　We all return to Brunhild at the [Gate].
　But why on earth did the McClane go to the other side of the world?
　There's a word in our world, too, "God's hiding", but are they people who have been transferred to another world by accident? Did the McClane happen to get lost in the underworld like those people?　I wonder.........
　Oops, speaking of God's hiding, I was called by God. If I ask God, I might be able to find out something.
　I told Yumina and the others that I was going out for a bit, and I boxed up a few sweets from the castle's kitchen to take home as souvenirs, including puddings, cakes, dorayaki, and other sweets.

''Then I'll be off for a bit.
Tell him hello for me.

　Hanakoi's sister, who got a cake in the kitchen as well, waves me off.
　Using the 【Gate】, I jump to the divine world. God was sitting on a cushion in the quadrangle in the sea of clouds as usual.

''Oh, you've come?''
It's been a while. I brought you this.
Oh, I'm sorry.

　After receiving the box of sweets, God put the puddings and cakes into a small refrigerator in the corner of the room (though it still had no walls or ceiling) and brought out the dorayaki on a tabletop with tea.

''So what's the story...''
Well....I don't know where to begin.... Maybe we should start with the world that we, the gods, control.

　The World God began to speak as he stroked his long white beard.

'As you know, there are countless worlds that the gods manage. And we manage the 'world', not the people who live in it. Whether a civilization develops or is destroyed, the gods do not interfere with it forcibly. This is because extinction is part of the flow of the world. And unfortunately, the destroyed world will be annihilated by the God of Destruction. That is the role of the God of Destruction. And I will create a new world.

　Is he the God of Destruction I've heard about........ According to the World God's manner of speaking, he seems to be a decent looking god unlike his name, but his name is scary.......

''Also, the 'outlier world' that seems to have an adverse effect on other worlds is also the target of the God of Destruction. Such as a world where an evil god has been born and can no longer be stopped.
Wait a minute. That's...!
No, your world isn't exactly in that category yet. No, your world is not exactly in its purview yet. But we are at the edge of the water.

　So what does that mean?　If the evil gods descend, they'll be the target of the God of Destruction's annihilation!

That's not the only problem. This is not only a problem, but also a problem of the evil gods using their own family members to conspire from between the dimensions. Look at this.

　When the World God held out his right hand on the tabletop, a three-dimensional map of our world appeared.
　Then, when he held up his left hand, the map of the back world also appeared. The two worlds, which are symmetrical as if reflected in a mirror, stand still on the tabletop. I mean, is that world a flat world?

These are the two worlds of six months ago. And.....

　The two worlds come a little closer together, one part overlapping the other.

This is the world as it is now. This is the present world, you evil gods, trying to connect these two worlds. No, they are already beginning to connect.
Wha...

　After the appearance of mutants in the underworld and the McClane incident, I knew they were working behind the scenes, but... connecting the two worlds?　Is that even possible?

Why would the evil one do such a thing...?
When two worlds are connected, they are one another. And it's not me, the World God, who created it. So it's out of my hands. Perhaps this is the subordinate deity's way of putting things in his own hands.
Wha...!

　We're out of the hands of the world gods?　That's...!

It's a good thing that the gods have decided to annihilate this kind of world that is out of the hands of the gods. If they are left alone with the other worlds, they will evolve on their own and have a bad influence. But it is not our intention to do so.

　The World God shoots me a sharp look. I gulp and spit at him.

'So, then. We've decided to leave this problem entirely to Fuyao-kun.
Yes?

　Wait, wait, what do you mean?

"To put an end to the extraordinary events of the past two worlds. I, in the name of the World God, do this and you will be declared superior god.
"What?

　Senior Deity?　A Superior God is better than Hanakoi's sisters and Morohana's sisters?　Is that really possible all of a sudden?

"To put it bluntly, when the evil god is defeated, these two worlds will become one, but there's no god to manage them. They're too grown up to be incorporated into a new world once they're out of my hands. It would be helpful to have someone in charge.
Is that what you want me to do?　You can't imitate God!
I'm not trying to imitate you, I'm really trying to be a god, but... It's not that difficult. You just have to be careful that you don't get into a situation where the God of Destruction is on the scene.

　I don't want to be in a situation where I have to come out... even if the World God is doing this to me, it's about to happen now!　Are you sure you're okay?

Of course, I don't want you to join the gods right away after defeating the evil one. I don't mind if you spend some time on earth for a period of time as an intern.
By the way, how much is that...
Yes, maybe a few thousand years.

　Long!　Training period, long!　The God Company, Inc. gives new hires a thorough and thorough tutorial!
　So what you're saying is that if you solve the problem with the evil gods, you'll be officially hired, you'll be trained on earth for a couple of thousand years until the induction ceremony, and after that you'll be a manager in that world. Yeah, all sorts of strange things.

"Is that a definite...?
No. No. If you refuse, that's fine by me. I think it's possible to start with the lower-ranked gods and work your way up. But if you do that, your world will be out of God's control. If the world that is out of alignment is deemed to have a bad influence on you.... You've taken all the effort to get rid of the evil gods, but it will be useless if the god of destruction annihilates them afterwards, won't it?
You've got no choice...
I'm sorry. I've tried to keep it as low key as possible.
''No, if you left it alone, the evil gods would have annihilated the whole thing and that would have been the end of it, right?　I'm just grateful that I can still start over. Besides, that evil god has his way with me, so I don't feel like I need to give him a shot, and it's just fine.

　I gulp down the lukewarm tea in one go. It's a messy one, but it's a path that will eventually come to pass. I don't know if I'll ever be able to do management, but I'll get used to it in a couple of thousand years.
　No, I'll have to beat the evil god guy first.

Thank you for taking the job. I didn't want to see that world disappear.

　While saying that, the World God also drinks tea. The World God has come down once, too. I wonder if he became somewhat attached to it.

''If that world was judged to be in trouble, what would have happened to us?
You and your family members have been evacuated to another world, haven't you? Other than that, the entire world and people will be annihilated by the God of Destruction. There will be no more dust.

　I was horrified to hear that. Everyone in the country, the kings of the countries, all the people I knew, would disappear from this world. I don't even want to think about that.
　Normally, it would be the job of the God of Destruction to make all the evil gods and the Frays disappear together. The only reason he bent that part was because I happened to be in that world. Then I'll just do what I have to do.
　I made up my mind to do what I could do as best I could.




　........but after returning from the divine world, I realized anew the gravity of the matter, and was rolling around on the bed in my room. I guess it's impossible after all........

'Managing the world or something........can I do it?　I'm not sure we can even manage a country properly.

　I paced back and forth on the bed, rummaging around with my pillow. Mmm, I know I'm too quick to worry about it. And I have to do something about the evil god first.

''Uh... but, uh...''

　I wonder if this is how new employees feel when they're given a big job to do. No, you don't entrust a new employee with a big job like this in the first place.
　Normally, this kind of thing is followed up by senior staff who are dependable and helpful....

No...... The only person you can rely on is your uncle Kosuke...

　There's only love stories, battle junkies, hunters, music fanatics, and drinkers. Even Uncle Kosuke is no good at anything but farming.
　I suppose the lower class gods are supposed to be those specialized gods, but...hmmm....

''What are you worried about?
'Oh, things got a bit messy...'

　I raised my head from the bed with a gasp at the sudden call. There was Yumina standing there in her nightgown. As usual, she is cute in her nightie.

''Why are you here...?''
"Fuyao-san has been a little upset. She didn't eat much of dinner, and she was preoccupied with her thoughts the whole time.
Uh ... sorry.

　Apparently, I've caused you to worry. A man like this runs the world?　I think the world is annoying too. Gosh, I'm getting self-deprecating again.

'And then what?　What happened?　Is it something you can't talk to me about?
'No, not really, but...'

　I've already told Yumina and the others about God, and since they've started to become my family members, this is something I should tell them as well.
　I began to tell Yumina what God had told me. I hope that the world will not be shocked by the annihilation of the world or anything else.

'I see.... So that's what was bothering you, isn't it?
'Well......... I'm not going to be asked to do God's work all of a sudden. No, I have a long way to go before I can start that job.

　I laugh to myself. It's a bit pathetic to talk about this, but it's no use looking good now.

''It's okay. Fuyao-san can do it.
'No, it's nice of you to encourage me but...'
No problem. Absolutely. You can surely save this world and the other world. Because it's Fuyuyo-san.

　A straight odd-eye shoots through me. Where does this unfounded confidence come from? 'It's nice that you believe me, though.

'And we're here to help you, too. So don't take it upon yourself to do this alone. If we all work hard together, we'll be fine. Fuyao-san has a lot of people who can help you.

　Then my little fiancée smiles. The gentleness of it all sinks in, and I can't help but reach out and hug Yumina.

''I'm sorry, for worrying you. ........Yes, I have everyone in my life. So there's nothing I can't do........ I'm sorry, but can you help me?
Yes.....

　Tightly Yumina also hugs me. I'm really happy to have met these girls.
　I'm not just for the sake of these precious people who are irreplaceable to me, but for the sake of everyone I've met and the kind people who live in this world. I have to do what I can do to the best of my ability.

"You're always so cunning, Youmina-sama...
'Shh!　Soooo, be quiet!

　I heard something!　With a bang, I turned my gaze into the room and saw a lot of unnatural parts.
　Puffy curtains, a closet with clothes sticking out of it, a desk with a chair sticking out of it, legs visible behind a bookcase.

'Since when!
''Ever since Fuyao-san was rolling around on the bed, lounging around.
You've got to start somewhere!

　We've been found, and Else and eight others come out from behind the curtains and in the closet. Even Paula doesn't want to be found.
　I mean, I'm the one who broke into the room and hid, but I'm also the one who's too busy rummaging around to notice!

Why are you hiding...
We were discussing who would comfort Fuyao-san.
"Yumina-dono, you're too strong at rock-paper-scissors, that you are.......

　You decided on that again......... I sigh, and this time Sue jumps in on me.

You know what? Don't worry about everything by yourself. There's a group of witches in here. We're the strongest family in the world.　The God of Destruction is not to be trifled with.

　No, the God of Destruction isn't really an enemy. Well, I'm glad of that feeling. Like Yumina, Sue also hugged her, and she laughed, neehee. As it is, she kissed me on the cheek.

I'm not going to be able to get it right.　It's a good idea to have a good time.
''That's right!　It's cheating every time just because you're the youngest!
I can't lose.

　I slipped through the crowded Else and Linse, and Sakura hugged me and kissed me on the opposite cheek that Sue had done for me.

''Ah!''

　That's when everyone started diving at me, one after another. Wait, wait!　I'm happy for you, but it's just not possible!
　What?　Who's trying to take down my pants?　Is that Paula?
　Despite the recklessness of the others, I was convinced that I could overcome anything with them.