Chapter 1966: Neo Baby Castella Blend ⑰
And so, I ended up having a casual chat with Life-san and Elune-san over some tea. Prompted by Life-san, I took a seat, and Life-san then addressed Elune-san.
[God of Fertility, prepare the tea...... make sure it's a cup worthy of Miyama-san.]
[Hyiihh, why do you add such a daunting remark at the end...... I- I'll do my best on that though......]
Life-san probably believed that Elune-san could make a tea that would satisfy me, but from Elune-san's perspective, it felt like an extremely high bar was set since I had received Shiro-san's blessing. Elune-san's face clearly turned pale.
Even so, Elune-san, despite feeling the pressure, made the tea properly and placed it in front of me.
[Please, I hope it suits your taste......]
[Thank you.]
No, that's quite the resolute face she has there...... I feel a bit sorry for Elune-san, who looked like she was awaiting judgment, but I can't really discern the fine differences in tea flavors. I've started a tea brand and have had my fair share of tea, but I'm not able to detect subtle taste differences.
[......It's delicious.]
[......Phew...... Thank goodness.]
When I told Elune-san that the tea she brewed was delicious, she let out a sigh of relief, then served some cookies to go with the tea and took a seat.
[Elune-san, while I do have Shiro's blessing...... It's not like I myself am that great of a person, just someone ordinary, so you don't need to be overly formal.]
[I see, an ordinary person...... ordinary...... What should I do...... This is different from the ordinary I know......]
[God of Fertility, Miyama-san prefers not to be treated with excessive formality. I believe he wants you to interact with her more casually.]
[I- I see, so that's how it is.]
[Yes, but of course, there are limits. While you are to interact with Miyama-san casually as he wishes, you must still maintain a sense of reverence. Of course, since it's you...... I trust you can handle this without any issues?]
[Hyiiih, I- I'll do my best......]
How should I say this...... There are a lot of points I'd like to throw my tsukkomis to...... but for now, it seems both parties haven't fully accepted the idea of me being an ordinary person.
W- Well, I couldn't help but feel that there was a bit of pressure on Elune-san, but it was reassuring that Life-san seemed to pick up on my intentions and told Elune-san to relax a bit more.
[By the way, Elune-san, you have a temple in Archlesia Empire, right?]
[Yes, I do have a temple in the Capital. As for those who are responsible for Archlesia Empire, there's another one with me, God of Hunting, but her temple is in the second-largest trading city, not in the Capital.]
[I see. Speaking of which, in the Symphonia Kingdom, there's also God of Health who had her temple in the Capital, but there's also another God responsible there as well, right?]
[Yes, the ones responsible for Symphonia Kingdom are God of Health and God of Law. Incidentally, the ones responsible for Hydra Kingdom are God of Love and God of Freedom.]
[That said, the tag "responsible" there just means those who have their temples in that country. Low-ranked Gods sometimes participate in festivals in the Human Realm as guests, chosen from the subordinates of the Supreme Gods who manage each country. This is also the case with the High-ranked Gods who give their blessing to royalty during the New Year. In that sense, all of my subordinates could be considered responsible for Archlesia Empire.]
Come to think of it, when I first came to this world and went to receive a blessing, I recall hearing something about High-ranked Gods visiting the royal castle to bless the King.
[Well, nowadays, Gods visiting the Human Realm for reasons other than work has become more common. Since I originally have a temple in the Human Realm, I often get asked various questions by others.]
[Elune-san has this gentle-looking atmosphere around you, which might make it easier for people to consult with you. Well, it's also likely it's simply because you're more familiar with the Human Realm.]
[Hahaha, I'm glad to hear that. If you ever find yourself nearby, Miyama-san, please feel free to drop by my temple. You're always welcome.]
[Thank you, I'll definitely visit if the opportunity arises.]
Elune-san's gentle smile really conveys her warmth, and combined with her unassuming personality, she gives off a comforting, soothing vibe...... an image of someone that brings you relaxation.
Well, I actually haven't visited many of the Gods' temples, but if I ever go to Archlesia Empire's Imperial Capital, it might be a good idea to stop by.
<Afterword>
Serious-senpai : [Regarding this story, which has got nothing to do with the coffee in the title, I won't say anything more...... I won't say anything but...... he's going to Fate's place after this, right? ......You mind if I leave my seat for a bit?]