All right, well, good luck with that.
"Le Saleta

　The white 'crown' that straddled the back of Anubis, a dog-shaped golem, Albus replied. The cat-shaped golem, Bastet, was sitting atop its head.
　The three of them are now on a mission to cross over to Isengard and plant the "Holy Tree" in the poisoned earth.
　Looking at the three bodies that had finished preparing for their journey, Yumina let out an unexpected sigh.

''........That's the thing. If it was just Bastet and Anubis, it wouldn't have been noticeable with the black dog and the black cat, but.......''
Hmmm..... There's nothing that can be done about this. Until the 'Sacred Tree' grows to some extent over there, someone needs to protect it.

　The 【Storage】 on Anubis's collar contains a seedling of the 『Sacred Tree』 and a figurehead with a 【Gate】 granted to it.
　We must plant it in an inconspicuous place in the center of Isengard and have Albus protect the 'Holy Tree' until we, the gods' household, purify the surroundings to the point where we can move.
　For this reason, the accompaniment of Albus is essential. However, it is certainly more noticeable than when it was just Bastet and Anubis.

''Well, as long as they don't know it's 'The Crown,' I don't think they'll get tangled up in it.
"Pay attention.

　I've given Albus a small sword made from crystal wood, a shortsword, and I've ordered him to leave the "Holy Tree" behind in case of an emergency and return to us with the appearance of the [Gate] granted.
　At worst, you can make and grow the 'Holy Tree' again. There's still some leftover materials such as the unicorn horn.

"Just avoid danger. It's best to avoid the city. It's just too much trouble if the other side gets word of a strange rumor.
"All right. I'm off then.
"Um.
"All right, let's go!　Hold on tight!

　The three bodies jumped into the [Gate] that I had opened while Albus with his hand on the collar was about to be dropped by Anubis, who had sped off rapidly.
　From the shores of the Galdio Empire, we would cross the sea again and land in Isengard. We would reach our destination in two days at the earliest.

''We'll just have to leave the rest to them, right?
You'll be fine. You'll be fine.

　It's an unfounded word, but when Yumina says it, it's strangely easy to believe it. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

'.........Yumina is amazing.
What?

　My lovely fiancé, who doesn't understand how amazing she is, tilted her head with a strange look on her face.
　It's going to be okay. It will work out. With that belief in mind, I closed the gate where Albus and the others had disappeared.




''Well, it's quite a crowded place, isn't it?

　The World God murmurs happily as he looks out over the castle town.

'This is the central street and the other side is the road to Belfast. On the other side is Regulus. The road to the south is towards the Adventurer's Guild.'

　I was showing the World God the town of Brunhild.
　Ever since the guild suggested that the town be connected to Dungeon Island, it has seen an increase in foot traffic. Merchants and adventurers began to visit, and those who liked the town began to ask to move here.
　Basically, those who wish to immigrate are interviewed to find out about their family structure and what kind of work they would like to do, and then they are allowed to make a decision.
　The important thing here is not to accept criminals. Unless, of course, they have atoned for their crimes. With Yumina's magic eye and the doctor's lie detector, the Keeler Polygraph, it's easy to spot them.
　I've even prevented several Euron and Sandra criminals from trying to blend in.
　So the people who commit crimes in this town are usually strangers from other countries. It can't be helped, though, that the more people there are, the more trouble there is to deal with.

''It's still only a small town, but we've managed to do it without starving.
Very good. It's good to see you boys doing so well.

　The World God nodded as he watched the little children run by.
　In this world, children are often forced to work in the labor force. This is especially true in places far from the city, such as remote villages. Parents take away their children's potential by assuming that academics, etiquette and other things are of no use to them.
　I want the children of this country to have the ability to grasp the future for themselves. So that they will not regret their lives.

'This is the school ahead. Children over the age of six go to school here.
"Law.

　It was the so-called elementary school that led me to the World God. Well, since there is no middle school, it's the only school I can think of. Sakura's mother, Fiana-san, is the principal of the school.
　Around the school, cats were basking in the sun in their favorite places.
　One cat curled up on a bench is picked up with a flick.

'Hey, kora, don't be slacking off, dude.
"What.........

　Nyantaro, who had been sleepwalking, thrusts his arms and legs with a bleep and stands upright on his tail.

'You, Fiana, what happened to your guard?'
'Ha, your mother said you can rest today if you're having a hard time.　So....!
Does Sakura know about that?
The princess is, well... she doesn't know about it.
Do you want Amber to lecture you...?
"Meow meow...!　Please don't do this to me!　I'm going to die...!

　Nyantaro rubs his forehead on the ground and starts to get down on his knees. He's still the same, this guy.

"Hohohoho. He's a funny cat.
"That's not a cat!　Who's that?

　Looking at the World God, Nyantaro tilts his head to look at the World God.

''Uh ... my grandfather. Mochizuki Kannosuke.''
Hi.
"The king's grandpa?　I'm Nyanta D'Artagnan, meow. Nice to meet you.

　You almost called yourself "Nyan Taro" just now.

"Huh?　Your Majesty, are you on a tour?

　The windows of the school opened and the principal, Fiana, appeared. The children followed suit, one by one, opening the windows to reveal their faces.

'Heh?'
It's true. Heh.
Heh, play!
Tell me a story!

　The kids start making a lot of noise. Hmmm, did I interrupt the class?
　I apologize to Fianna and introduce the World God to her.

'Oh well, that's it. Welcome to the world.
'No, no. My grandson is at your service. Is there any inconvenience to you?
His Majesty has been very good to me. I've been enjoying every day with my children.

　Fianna replied with a smirk. We were lucky to be able to invite this man to Brunhild. Sakura can see her mother whenever she wants.
　By the way, Fianna lives in a house near the school with Nyantaro. I asked her if she would like to live in the castle with Sakura, but she refused. Probably, she thinks it's because living in the castle would give her more opportunities to meet her ex-husband, the Demon King of Xenoas.
　The World God shifts his gaze from Fiana to the children and speaks softly to them.

'Do you all like school?'
Love it!
Me too!
I love school. I hate school. I hate school.

　One boy frowns and spits out a different word than everyone else.

'Ho. You don't like to study?
I'm going to be a knight in shining armor, so I don't need to study.
Is it possible to be a knight without studying?
I'll be a knight even if I can't read or calculate. Even if you couldn't read or do the math, you would still be a knight.

　Hehen, said the boy, rubbing the bridge of his nose. Hmmm, typical kid-owner type.

Yes, Your Majesty. What do you think, Your Majesty?
I'm sorry, but that's just not possible for us.
What the hell? If you're strong, you can protect everyone.

　The boy shouted out, "Why is that?

''Then how much food will you need for a week when you go with fifteen knights to defeat the demonic beasts?　Take the wrong number, if there are too few, the knights will be too hungry to exert their strength, and if there are too many, they may be too heavy to fight. If you fail to defeat them, the demonic beasts will attack the people you're supposed to be protecting.
Uh.....
What if the bandits attacked the village while you were fumbling around, unable to read the plan that was left there?　I wish I'd studied then, but it's too late for that.

　Well, as expected, if you're not acting alone, the friends around you might be able to read and calculate, but that's not the problem.
　If you're a mercenary who earns money by fighting, that's fine. Also, if you're an adventurer, you're on your own no matter what happens. However, when it comes to knights who exist to protect something, it's a different story.
　One person's mistake can affect the fate of many. Those who only think that strength is good enough are frankly not suited to be knights.
　It's true that if you don't have strength, you can't protect what you can't protect. But if you don't have strength, there are plenty of ways to protect it.

The only thing you can do is to get the best out of them. They belong to the frontier troops that plan the construction of houses and grow food, but this is also an important job to protect people's livelihoods. One person can't be strong enough to protect everything.

　In addition to Yumina and her friends, the doctor, and the kings of the various countries, I've also been helped by the gods. I'm always causing them trouble.

...Really, doctor?

　After hearing my story, the boy turns around and asks Fiana-san. You, don't doubt the king's words........ I don't think so....

'Yes, I am. If you want to protect something, it's not always possible to protect it with strength alone. You have to learn other skills as well. School is the place to learn these skills. It is my job to help you to choose your own path in the future.

　The boy often thought about it, but eventually nodded quietly.

'...Okay. I'll study and become a knight who can protect everyone.
Mm. Good luck.

　There was a small but determined fire in the boy's eyes. We left the school, hoping that in a few years he would grow up in body and mind and show up for the trials to join the Knights of Brunhild.

It's a good country. It's a nice country, full of energy, everyone is running hard towards the future.
I often feel like I'm not good enough in many ways, though.
I've created many worlds in my life. Some of them have turned out great and some of them have fallen apart easily due to unforeseen events. Even God can't get it right. You don't have to take on everything.

　I feel like the scale is too different to compare, but I kind of get what you're trying to say. I guess he's warning me not to take it too far.

It's now or never. "Now I'm asking you, do you have any regrets about coming to this world?　Do you still want to go back to your world?
'Well..... When I first came here, I tried to dismiss it as something that couldn't be helped. It's a shame that I won't be able to see my family and friends again, but as long as there's nothing I can do about it, I'll just enjoy living my life in this world in a positive way. Switching back and forth quickly is one of my specialties. I'm glad I came to this world now. I've met some important people.

　He came to this world and met Else and Linse.
　He traveled with Yae, met Sue and was courted by Yumina.
　He was invited to be an apprentice in Mismid by Leen and helped Lou in Regulus.
　I saved Hilda's life in a crisis and restored the memory of Sakura.
　All of these encounters happened because I came to this world. I am sincerely grateful.

''Now that you've been able to use [Cross-Space Transference], it's possible for you to go back to your home world, but...''

　They say I'm no longer bound by the original rules because I'm no longer in the human frame of reference.
　But in the other world, I am considered dead. A dead person coming back to life is a miracle that shouldn't exist in that world. It's a bad idea to create a big mess in the world, apparently.

'One of these days I hope to introduce everyone to their parents in the form of a dream. And I wouldn't be surprised if my dead son was standing in my dream pillow. My parents are very soft-headed, so I'm sure we can manage that.

　If I didn't, I wouldn't be a manga or picture book author.
　I still read the e-book versions of my father's manga series. They haven't been selling like hotcakes, but the series is still going strong, so I'm sure they're doing well.

I've heard that they've had a baby. I heard your parents are expecting a child. I hear he's got a baby on the way, your younger brother or sister.
Heh. That's a good thing.

　I couldn't help but shout out at the big news that had been released so plainly. People on the street were startled, but I didn't have time to be bothered by that.
　Wait, wait!　My younger brother and sister⁉︎ As I recall, I was a child when my father was 24 and my mother was 18, so I was about 40 and 34 when I died....
　I couldn't help but calculate my parents' ages.

''This means I'll have to stand in my dream pillow more and more...''

　One word of congratulations, at least. While I'm happy, I'm also sad that I can't be by that child's side.

''Should I put a dog or cat-type summoned beast on that child as a bodyguard...?　No, no, no, it's more like a summoned beast with an invisible spirit system...
Here it is. You're jumping the gun. I haven't even been born yet...
'No, as much as I can as a brother!　And I'm sure that boy will make my parents happy instead of me.
At least you can rest assured that I am watching over you and that nothing will happen to you. You have a tendency to lose control when it comes to your family.

　God said to me in a dumbfounded voice. Well, I'm a bit aware of that. If I had a child of my own, I would definitely be a straight line parent idiot. Anybody who messes with my daughter is always going to be my opponent, right?
　But when I heard that I was going to have a younger brother or sister, I felt a bit of a weight lifted off my shoulders. I had been wondering if they were missing me because I was concerned that they were missing me.
　I hope they don't have a maverick grandfather anymore and that they grow up spontaneously without being warped by negative influences like me.
　I looked up at the sky in a different world far away and wished for the happiness of my unborn family.