In the capital of Archlesia Empire, the largest and most important building is not the imperial castle…… but rather the temple of the God of Fertility, Elune.

Given that Archlesia Empire is not particularly blessed with favorable climate or land conditions, the presence of the God of Fertility, Elune, is considered of the utmost importance. Many people visit to offer prayers, and various ceremonies related to fertility are frequently held. As such, the temple is extremely large, one of the grandest among all temples in the Human Realm.

Deep within that very temple, in a room located in the area where Elune resides, she placed a cup of prepared tea on the table.

[Here you go.]

[Thank you. Your skills are as impressive as ever.]

[Cooking and such are my hobbies after all. That said, it’s rare for God of Life-sama to visit my temple.]

[Yes, I came to confirm a few things…… and I also have some questions I’d like to ask you.]

[Questions, you say?]

It was just after Kaito’s birthday party had ended. Before returning to the God Realm, Life had said she wanted to stop by Elune’s temple, and so the two of them were now seated together in one of its rooms.

[I’ve been trying to increase my interaction with Humans, following the example of God of Fate and the God of Time and Space…… Do you know of a noblewoman named Eris Dia Hamilton?]

[Yes, she’s the heir to the Hamilton Marquisdom, one of the Four Great Noble Houses. She’s a highly intelligent woman known for her talent, and lately she’s been rumored to be on close terms with Miyama-san, so I’ve heard her name often. As far as I know, she hasn’t been involved in any shady dealings behind the scenes, and she seems to be a person of fine character.]

[As expected, you’re well-informed.]

[Many people come to my temple to worship, and I also attend various events, so I naturally hear all sorts of rumors.]

Elune was someone Life greatly trusted. Were it not for the crucial role Elune played within Archlesia Empire, Life would have liked to make her a direct subordinate. Elune was an exceptional figure, highly knowledgeable even among the Gods about matters concerning the Human Realm.

[I spoke with her myself and judged her to be trustworthy. With Miyama-san’s recommendation backing her, I granted her a Provisional Blessing. That’s why I wanted to ask, if you have any insight into what she might desire moving forward, to help foster smoother relations, I’d like to hear it.]

[Let’s see…… Based on recent rumors, I’d say Eris is seeking a strong backing…… someone she can rely on. She’s been rumored to be in close contact with Miyama-san, and some even say she’s favored by him…… Though the part about “being favored” is likely just gossip, their frequent interaction is true. However, compared to the scale of that relationship, Eris herself doesn’t possess overwhelming power. That could lead to people underestimating her or even envying her.]

[Now that you mention it, people did say the same about Miyama-san at first, that he was just some youngster favored by the Underworld King.]

[Yes, jealousy is unavoidable in such situations…… In Miyama-san’s case, he was initially dismissed as someone with mere connections, but as the Phantasmal King backed him, and then there was the matter with Earth God-sama, his web of connections kept expanding, now making him someone of immense authority. Even without the threat of Earth God-sama, no one underestimates him anymore.]

As she spoke of the envy and scorn that inevitably arises toward those who appear to rely only on connections rather than their own strength, Elune took a sip of the tea she had prepared for herself.

[So, the Provisional Blessing from God of Life-sama will be a benefit for Eris-san, and further interaction with you will also be a major advantage for her. I believe that alone should be more than sufficient.]

[I see. It sounds like a relationship similar to the one between God of Time and Space and Lilia Albert would be ideal. That’s helpful to know…… Ah, also, regarding my interactions with Eris, I intend to create a space where we can talk on a somewhat regular basis, but given my position, frequently visiting the Hamilton Marquisdom would cause quite a stir.]

[Ahhh, so you stopped by to confirm whether you could use my temple as the location for that interaction. Yes, I believe it’s better to meet here than to visit the marquisdom directly. I can prepare as many rooms as needed but…… if God of Life-sama will be using one yourself, perhaps I should make some special adjustments to the interior and such.]

Indeed, the main reason Life had visited Elune’s temple this time was to see if she could borrow a room for future interactions with Eris.

Sensing Life’s intentions, Elune nodded while noting that, since it would be a Supreme Goddess herself using the space, the room should be properly outfitted to suit that level of importance.

[I’ll leave that part to you. I hold your ability and taste in the highest regard. I’m sure you’ll prepare a room worthy of my interactions with Eris, one so perfect that I’ll be satisfied the moment I see it.]

[Eeeek! Why do you always put so much pressure on me…… No, I’ll do my best! I will, but can you please not get your hopes too high?]

[From the bottom of my heart, I look forward to it.]

[Eeeek……]

Though Elune understood this was a sign of Life’s deep trust in her, she still let out a helpless whimper in response to the merciless expectations placed upon her.


<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [Elune might actually be a rare case of a stomachache character where Kaito isn’t the direct cause……]

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