Chapter 9: The Appearance of an Intermediate God!
(Takuto, it seems like Elaine did something terrible. I'm sorry.)
The person the speaker is talking to is "Intermediate God: Mokuren."
(Is there any way to fix it?)
In "Conversation with Gods," honorifics are allowed to be used.
It seems that the effect of "curses" only applies in Exis.
(I'm sorry. There's nothing we can do about this.)
...The disappointment is intense, given the expectations.
(It's a terrible situation, but there's nothing to do but try your best.)
(Isn't it tough to be unemployed and unable to speak honorifics?)
(Yes, I think it's quite difficult to live a normal life.)
(Then why...)
(Usually, "curses" are always applied with a "way to undo" as common sense.)
That's right.
If there is no way to undo it, a "curse user" is invincible.
(Elaine unconsciously cast the curse, so even she doesn't know the "way to undo" it.)
...That bumbling goddess!
(She's making an effort to remember, but since she accidentally cast the "spell," she can't remember which content was the "way to undo.")
...She's definitely not making any effort to remember.
I can instinctively tell.
(I understand the situation, but where is the person who cast the "curse?")
(In another room, still desperately trying to remember!)
(Mokuren-sama, could you secretly peek into that room and show me the situation as well?)
(Yes, of course.)
An image appeared before me.
Elaine was lying down, eating snacks and reading a magazine.
...As I thought.
I don't think she's taking it seriously.
Suddenly, Elaine disappeared and the image was disrupted.
It must have been Mokuren's doing.
After a while, Elaine and another woman were projected.
The other woman is likely Mokuren.
(I'm sorry to show you such an unseemly sight.)
Mokuren was panicking, and Elaine was dejected.
(For now, Takuto has no choice but to continue as is.)
...The hurdle is too high.
To have a worst first impression in a world where building human relationships is the minimum requirement...I might be screwed.
(Takuto, I know it's tough, but please bear with it. I'll do my best to support Elaine in the future.)
(Would it be possible for me to switch to Mokuren-sama as my deity?)
(Hey! Takuto, isn't that harsh!)
I was met with a loud objection.
(I, for one, want to follow a god who is more capable than that useless god over there.)
(...Again with the useless god.)
Elaine is angry, but it doesn't matter.
(Unfortunately, I cannot do that. Please spread the word of Elaine as a god. Also...)
Mokuren smiled.
(When transferring, you also acquired a useful unique skill, didn't you?)
...Am I being threatened?
(I tend to forget things easily, so I will forget about it soon.)
Mokuren's smile is scary!
(No matter what I say, it's no use, is it?)
(You understand, don't you!)
This is what it means to kill someone with a smile...
Elaine talks happily to me, who is feeling down.
(As expected, Takuto! You're so understanding.)
No, don't say that.
(Elaine, please come to my room later!)
(Y-Yes!)
Elaine will probably get a scolding too.
Serves her right! Get scolded until you have a hole in your stomach!
(Thank you for coming all this way.)
I thank Mokuren.
(No, no, it's my fault for not properly managing my subordinates and causing you trouble.)
Mokuren returns the gratitude.
(However, you're not satisfied with this in terms of the god, are you?)
I can't really be satisfied, but there's nothing I can do.
(As I understand it, you are accompanied by Elaine's familiar?)
(Yes, the white cat from earlier.)
(I apologize, but there are still three of Galp's familiars from the previous leader remaining in your world. I will send one of them to accompany you.)
...After the white cat comes the black dog? Well, there's no reason to refuse, so I'll accept.
(Thank you very much.)
I express my gratitude again and bow my head.
As expected of a middle manager, she knows how to use both carrot and stick.
(Well, do your best!)
Mokuren waves her hand with a smile, and the image cuts off.
"Are you okay?"
The white cat with two tails speaks up, looking worried.
As Elaine's familiar, she probably senses things to a certain extent.
"Thank you!"
I stroke the white cat's head.
For now, I'll think about it after joining up with Galp's familiar!
But how long will it take for me to accept and recover from this reality...