The Otherworld, Goddess, and Anchor 36

I can’t believe you suddenly made me wear clothes

Translated by: SummerPeanut

Edited by: 書梅

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Japan. In a certain urban region’s mansion room.

A goddess was lying down on her bed to sleep and an observer cat asked what was going on.

“Did something happen again?”

“Mn~, when I asked the War God(papa) for help, I thought it was something that was not weapon-related…”

“Well, everything is a practice”

“And so, I tried making various stuff after that”

Following Fiona’s line of sight, several objects that seemed to be modern weapons were lined up.

“---What did you make?”

“Light machine gun MINIMI, M2 heavy machine gun, L16 mortar, and....”

“Isn’t it fine if I just defeat the last boss with these? Let’s go to the last boss battle, and be touched by the ending scene”

“Hey! Don’t give up on retorting please! Besides, I didn’t make these because I want to, you know! It’s just that they became like this in the end!”

“Then, what should we do with these”

“Papa said he’ll come and recover them later, but the panzerfaust made in Lucorua needs to wait”

“Rather, I believe it should be the first one to be recovered though… Is there some kind of reason?”

“About that, since it will involve entering my area of supervision, it seems like there are various procedures at the government office that need to be cleared”

“Why is it like this, I wonder. Things are getting more and more troublesome with you. Even though you are not aiming for it”

“I-it’s all accidents and the likes! Anyway, let’s start the main story!!”

|■ Fudgy’s house. Dining room|

After the four people finished their dinner and cleaned up dishes, they once again returned to their seats.

“---well then, we were talking about working outside, right.”

Mimosa started talking in her usual tone despite the different atmosphere from when they were having dinner.

“Although Lucorua is called the country of craftsmen, obviously, without materials, we will not be able to create anything. Hence, there are times where it isn’t possible to get the essentials materials or resources you need”

“---is that, related to what yuu said about [securing the materials and resources themselves]?”

“Uhm, Fudgy-kun’s face has been gloomy since before...if the talk is hard to swallow, then there is no need to continue”

Towards Fiona’s words, Fudgy shook his head to left and right repeatedly.

“Fudgy’s...our parents were skilled craftsmen too, but they were involved in an accident when they worked outside…”

“Ish that so...”

“Well, you can usually get the materials needed if you pay for it. But most of the craftsmen signed contracts with the mine owner. They have to either work for a week, two, or even a month every year in exchange for ‘priority rights’ to the ores and materials. It wasn’t limited only to our parents.”

“Is there a mine in Lucorua?”

“It’s thanks to that in the first place that our country could develop so far. Even the imports from other countries are materials that are [cheaper to import]... However, for most of the essential ores and crafting materials can only be found locally.”

Fudgy finally started to talk, continuing from where Mimosa left.

“Ish it so valuable?”

“Since you mentioned securing them for yourself, I thought you will have to excavate it yourself.”

In response to Fiona’s words, Fudgy and Mimosa turned silent for a moment before the older sister replied with a bitter smile.

“If it was that easy, I would have already gone out and brought back one myself. It’s not something you can dig up and find randomly. That is why only the country or the wealthy ones could own the mine.”

“In addition, if you can get them from the surroundings, they won’t be precious and rare ones. The mine will not be able to continue its business otherwise.”

“I-I’m sorry. I have spoken carelessly.”

As expected, even Fiona realized she had made a mistake and hence, bowed her head.

“N-no, not at all. There’s no need for Fiona-sama to apologize.”

“Thinking about it, it’ll be weirder if Gods are familiar with the way of the mortal world. Well then, it’s almost time to ready the bath. Fudgy, please prepare the bed.”

“Y-yes.”

The two siblings (disciple) excused themselves, leaving the goddess and her observer(human ver) alone in the dining room.

|■Baxia Kingdom. Capital Blanc|

|■Boggat House Mansion|

“Umu, with this, all of them are gathered now”

Ron Boggat were scanning the documents while Salt and Tonic were seated at a large table.

“About the king of Fraul’s sudden death, it is not possible for the [outsider] to have something to do with it.”

“Well, no matter how capable the [outsider], there’s no way they would poke their noses there *gulp gulp*”

“They are sensitive towards profit, but their cautiousness...is also first-rate. They made sure to always do things within the legal limits. Which makes them even worse.”

“I know right *swallow swallow*”

After reading the last piece of paper, Boggat turned his eyes to the two who delivered the document to him.

“What do you think about this…”

“This tea really hits the spot”

“Can I have a second serving of the sweets?”

Contrary to Boggat who had a complicated expression, Salt and Tonic were relaxed.

“Uh-hum, do you not have an opinion you can share as an information broker?”

“...Sorry. We try not to set our foot in that direction too much”

“Our role is to be eyes and ears. We can’t have any prejudiced opinions… That’s what our mentor had taught us when we started this kind of job”

Although they were still young, their capability as information brokers was given the stamp of approval by Granola, so Boggat accepted their answer easily.

“Hmm, excuse my words then. But still, do you not have any thoughts about Lamcour, your former employer and also a member of [outsider]?”

“It’ll be a lie if I say we don’t, but he is just one of the many employers for all the work we had so far, you know.”

“Then again we don’t have the obligation to keep his secret anymore. He also decided to cut us off anyway. If you are curious, do you want us to snoop around him again?”

“Umu… There's something that is bothering me. Right, it’s fine to do it after Veur-kun and Granola-kun joined us. I would like to know their opinion too, so please stay here for the night.”

There, Claire, Boggat’s wife, made her appearance.

“My my. You two have already cleaned out the table...as expected, young people eat very well. I’ll prepare more tea for you now”

“Thanks a lot!”

“We will gladly have whatever is served!”

Contrary to their bright expressions caused by luxurious tea and snacks, Ron Boggat was in deep thought with wrinkles between his eyebrows.

“(But--- What is that Lamcour planning to do by becoming a mine owner in Lucuora…?)”

|■ Lucorua Kingdom. Fudgy’s house|

“Well then Fiona-sama, Navi-sama, have a good night.”

The group of Fudgy and Mimosa exchanged bedtime greetings with Fiona and Navi in front of their bedroom.

“But why were you in our bedroom? Did you mistake your room? The layout is the same after all...”

“N-nothing of the sort. It’s just in case of any trouble. Fudgy-kun is now my apostle. It’s only obvious to make sure there’s no harm would come unto him.”

“Thank you very much! To think that I would receive that much care...”

Fudgy bowed his head in gratitude before he was dragged into the bedroom by Mimosa.

*door slam*

With their backs against the sound of shutting door--

Fiona walked to the front of her room. The goddess and her observer confronted each other in the hallway.

“Well then, I’ll have yuu spit out yuur excuses. Why were you waiting naked in those two’s bedrooms? *super smile*”

“N-navi, are you not being a tad too cruel! I can’t believe you suddenly made me wear clothes…!”

“I really don’t understand yuur logic anymore.

---again, I’m asking why are yuu naked in the bedroom of those two.”

“Eh? Isn’t that for him as my apostle… I’ve stayed here for quite a while already anyway, and we have plenty time to know more about each other so why not”

“Ish that so. Then it’s okay for you to take even more time to stay here right ♪ *super smile*”

“NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!”

Click☆

-Goddess Fiona's believer count: 1953 -

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