第７２３堀：大・降・臨！！ セカンド (Part1)
Chapter 723: The Great Descent!! Second
The Great Descent!! Second
Side: Yuki
"No, this time it's not my fault, is it?"
Luna, in her usual tracksuit, said this from her apartment.
We had rushed to the apartment of the culprit, intending to apprehend them immediately, but she calmly replied.
"If you say 'this time,' does that mean you're aware of your past actions?"
"Ah, well. Ahaha..."
"Anyway, you're getting more followers, which is what you wanted. At least meet them."
"Ehh, I'm busy today. You know, I have a lot of movies to catch up on. Like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, or Solo: A Star Wars Story..."
"Luna, you liked series, didn't you?"
Both were strangely long series.
"Hmm. Not really, but once I start watching, I can't stop."
Ah, I know that feeling.
"Well, since it's not that important, help me with my work. Both of them have been out for a while, so it doesn't have to be today."
"No!! I have a burning sense of mission to watch them today!! So, I can't help you with your work!! Ah, what a shame!!"
Saying that, she tried to go back into her room, but I blocked the door from closing by wedging my foot in.
"Take your foot out."
"No way. Some other useless god did the same thing."
"Tch. Fine. I'll open it, so step back a bit."
Perhaps resigned, she loosened her grip on the door, and I obediently…
"Get my foot out, you idiot!!"
As soon as Luna let her guard down and her strength weakened, I yanked the door open.
"What!? You fell for it!!"
"Do you think I'd fall for a trick I used myself!!"
Ratz and Jessica, who witnessed the exchange leading to Luna's capture, commented…
"Ah, so this is how you refused Luna's recruitment, big brother."
"...Are you some kind of burglar? And to think it was a goddess doing it."
They seemed impressed, or perhaps troubled.
Well, seeing a useless god like her, anyone would think that.
"Hey! Let go of me! You pervert! Police! Police!"
Screaming like a mummified silkworm, Luna had no dignity whatsoever.
Who would believe this woman was the supreme deity of this world...
"Huh? Mom, why are you and Yuki-sama doing that with that person? I want to try too."
"Um... You shouldn't look. They're probably doing something important."
"..."
Hearing that, we fell silent.
...No, as a parent, that was a rather kind explanation.
She seemed to know about us, and if she didn't, she would have reported us immediately.
After all, we were trying to carry away a woman mummified.
"Hey. Mummified goddess. Don't you think you should at least avoid making a spectacle of yourself in front of the public?"
"Stop calling me that. What if people misunderstand and think I'm a mummified god?"
"You're not wrong, are you? From any angle, you're a god who's been mummified. Like a toilet god, right?"
"You know, 'toilet god' has become quite popular in recent songs, but it's a deity that's been around for quite some time."
"No, I know. Anyway, there are people watching, so come with me quietly, okay?"
"...Fine. Honestly, what if I become the talk of the neighborhood wives?"
Perhaps not wanting to be the subject of gossip, Luna quietly followed once she was unbound.
Actually, it's not so much about gossip as it is about being afraid of the neighbors.
"It's the same everywhere. If you're ostracized from the group, from society, life becomes incredibly difficult. And the power of middle-aged women is incredible. Especially their rumor-spreading abilities. They'll blow things out of proportion."
"It's the same everywhere, huh."
Middle-aged women are terrifying.
"So, you want me to act divinely in front of that High Elf, right?"
"That's right."
"I can't help it. I've come this far, and it's too much trouble to go back. I'll help you with your work and get paid."
"As for payment, it's not much. At best, a free ticket to a public bath?"
"That's fine. I don't really care about material things. It's better to provide a place where we can drink and have fun together."
"Ah, and also, could you help Lilishe and Faide get along..."
"That's impossible. Even gods have their limits."
Tch, I thought I could do it as a side request, but it was impossible.
More importantly, even Luna can't do it?
"Besides, isn't it better to solve these things on your own? Hypnosis or coercion will eventually backfire."
Her logic was too sound, which was annoying.
Don't be so serious only at times like this.
Well, I didn't expect it.
If she could do that, she would have done it long ago.
Luna likes to party and drink with everyone.
So, thanks to this whole ordeal with Luna, my sleepiness had completely vanished. In a way, it was fortunate. I was able to go meet Queen Miyabi with a clear head, and all that's left is to explain everything properly...
"I am the goddess Luna, who stands at the pinnacle as the organizer of Lilishe and the others!!"
"..."
There was an idiot standing on the table, in her tracksuit, saying that.
Damn it. I forgot. This was how she was.
I immediately pulled her down from the table and lectured her.
"Hey. At least change your clothes."
"Ehh. Weren't you the one complaining about my goddess attire and my suit?"
"...I'm talking about showing some dignity."
"Then teach me that dignity that makes everyone bow down. You, the most difficult Japanese person to satisfy, can surely come up with a great idea, right?"
"..."
Her retort left me speechless.
Indeed, in Japan, with its diverse scams and religions, and its culture of recruitment, what would make someone believe you were a god? Even with dignity, the statement "I am a god" would simply label you as a lunatic in such a harsh world.
Seeing me silent, Luna smirked...
"See? Even goddesses have a hard time."
"...Well, I apologize for giving you an impossible task, but you still shouldn't be in your tracksuit!! Take it off!!"
"What? You want me to introduce myself in my underwear? I won't do that. I'm not an exhibitionist."
"...I mean change into proper clothes."
After that exchange, Luna put on a suit, and I gave her the usual explanation, which she accepted.
Lilishe and Faide were also present and bowed their heads to Luna, so there was no room for doubt.
Actually, I should have done this first.
For those who know Lilishe, there aren't many people who would make her bow her head.
I always think of these things afterward.
"My husband Touya also had his struggles, and it seems Lord Yuki is also having his."
"...I wish you could switch places with me. Especially with dealing with Luna."