第７２２堀：次なる困難 (Part1)
Chapter 722: The Next Difficulty
The Next Difficulty
Side: Yuki
...I had expected Queen Miyabi to have some kind of ability to see through gods, but it turns out it was just a self-destruction of a bunch of useless gods.
I was utterly drained after listening to Queen Miyabi's story.
"Oh, come on. You shouldn't pat a woman's head with a slapstick paddle!"
"Shut up. Be more careful. You know there are plenty of long-lived races in this world, right?"
"Ugh..."
"Yuki-san. Please calm down. I understand you're upset about being assigned work at night, but right now, we need to deal with Queen Miyabi."
Eris stopped me as I was about to continue complaining.
"Ah, right. Haa... I'm sorry, Queen Miyabi."
"W-well, I don't mind, but is it really okay to lay hands on a goddess so easily?"
"That's right! Miyabi-chan, tell her more! Saying it's the worst to hit a woman!"
"..."
"She's telling you to stop because Queen Miyabi is troubled. She doesn't know our circumstances, so she can't distinguish friend from foe."
"Hmph, hmph."
As we were talking, the door to the room opened and someone entered.
"Here we go! Sorry to keep you waiting~"
"We've brought drinks!"
Naljia and Ratz returned, saying that...
"Haa... What on earth are you doing?"
"...Oh my, there's an intruder. A man entering a woman's room without permission... Let's have the patrolling police officers arrest him."
Faide and two others also entered.
Why do the catalysts arrive at a time like this?
"Well, you see. When I went to the kitchen to get drinks, I happened to find the three of you having a good time in the dining area."
"Well, as you can see, we have a lot of luggage, so they helped us carry the cooler box and such. We also heard about the situation and wanted to apologize to the other party."
Ah, Faide and the other two had said they were covered in mud from their fight with Lilishe and were going to take a bath.
And of all places, they chose here.
While I was listening to Naljia and Ratz explain the situation, Faide bowed deeply to Queen Miyabi and her entourage...
"I am truly sorry for the trouble my ex-wife has caused."
"Hey! Don't call me your ex-wife! I don't want it to spread that a priest is divorced!"
Hearing that...
Queen Miyabi and her entourage's faces stiffened, and they awkwardly turned their faces towards me like tin toys...
"M-m-m-might it be that this person is...?"
"...It's very difficult to say, but yes. He is Ritea's father, and Faide, who is said to be the god of agriculture."
"..."
Queen Miyabi and her entourage seemed unable to keep up with the situation, their mouths opening and closing without words.
Well, that's natural. If it could be dismissed as a joke, it would be fine.
However, since Queen Miyabi and her entourage understood that this situation was no joke, they couldn't even offer such aフォロー.
So, while Queen Miyabi and her entourage were rebooting, I decided to distribute the drinks.
"For now, you useless god. This time, it has nothing to do with a marital dispute, so don't cause any trouble. Faide was kind enough to help carry our luggage, so don't complain about that."
"Hmph... I suppose I have no choice. Then, Faide, a dark beer."
"I don't have anything like that. Have some cola or barley tea."
"How inconsiderate."
This one doesn't listen when it comes to Faide.
I ignored her last time, but this is worse than before...
For now, since we're not making any progress...
"You useless god. If you keep picking on Faide, I'll hang you."
"Barley tea is fine."
Haa, my head hurts.
If I could just drink and sleep, I'd do it too...
Well, after that, perhaps my warning worked, and she drank her barley tea quietly.
I signaled to Hifi and Nonoa and sent instructions to keep them quiet, so it should be fine.
And then, Faide and the others left quietly.
They probably thought it would lead to a fight with Lilishe if they stayed any longer.
Well, good judgment.
Now, I wonder if Queen Miyabi has rebooted yet? As I looked over, she gestured for me to come closer.
"What is it?"
"It's not 'What is it!'! No, no, I'm not angry, but why are so many gods gathered here? What is happening?"
"Ah..."
She rebooted, but she asked a really troublesome question.
As I hesitated, unsure of what to say, Eris and Ria stepped forward.
"Queen Miyabi. You've probably guessed to some extent from my husband's hesitation, but if you press further..."
"We will make you stake your life."
With that, Eris and Ria, fully armed and in combat readiness, exuded an intimidating aura.
Hey, hey, Queen Miyabi and her entourage are completely frozen.
Or so I thought...
"...Indeed, it's not something that can be easily explained, as the situation shows. However, we cannot pretend not to have seen it now. We have overcome life-threatening battles with Touya many times. Do you think we would flinch at this? Little girls... Don't underestimate us. No matter how strong you are, don't think you can easily take this head."
Queen Miyabi, who retorted, had lost her previous confusion and her eyes were filled with determination.
Well, she declared war on the world.
Once she regains her composure, this is how she is.
"...Very well. As expected, you have a husband who is the same as my husband, Yuki-san, a Japanese person. Then, let me tell you. What exactly is happening."
"It's going to be long, so please bear with us~"
And so, Eris and Ria would explain in my stead, but this was Eris and Ria being considerate, right?
But as I listened to the story quietly from the side, I thought.
Isn't it tough for me to just listen from the side?
It's already almost midnight.
Normally, I'd be exercising in bed or fast asleep, and since I'm tired from my recent work, it's the latter, so I'm incredibly sleepy.
"...And that's what happened."
"That's right. That's why Yuki-san..."
"Something like that..."
"...is what happened."
"..."
"..."
The content of the conversations around me further induced sleepiness.
It's like an afternoon class after lunch.
They're probably not talking in a monotone, but to me, hearing about the past is too stimulating.
However, I can't fall asleep. I'm in front of the Queen.
Moreover, I'm the only man on the Weed side, and Faide and the others have already left.
Damn it. If they were here, I could have been distracted a little...
No. I'm going to fall asleep.
Instead of being stubborn, should I suggest postponing it until tomorrow?
Falling asleep would be more disrespectful.