Chapter 58: Creator Goddess Ilize
"Finally, we meet, Kakeru-kun."
A clear voice, like a ringing bell, resounded in the completely white room.
Before I knew it, before me stood an otherworldly beauty with iridescent hair swaying.
"Could it be, you're Lady Ilize?"
"That's right, I am Ilize. I am the supreme goddess who created this world, and I am the embodiment of beauty, ranking first for a hundred consecutive years in the face of the Divine Realm."
"Um, nice to meet you, Lady Ilize. I'm Kakeru. I've heard from Mikoto-san that we're friends."
"Huh? I'm your unparalleled best friend? That's right, Mikochin can't do without me, you know! Ehehehe."
She's a bit of an unusual goddess, but she seems really nice? And I've gathered that she really loves Mikoto-san.
"Um, well... So, why did you specifically summon me here?"
"Ehehehe... Oh, wait, I almost forgot. Originally, I intended to grant this before you embarked on your journey to another world... Come over here for a moment, Kakeru-kun."
"Oh, sure."
I walked as instructed, approaching Lady Ilize.
"Alright, now carry me like a princess."
"Huh? Uh, sure, understood."
Lady Ilize spread her arms as if urging me to pick her up. She's really cute in a way. Following her instructions, I gently lifted her up in a princess carry. Oh wow... she's incredibly soft, and she smells so nice. Her hair and clothes are unbelievably smooth, and my head starts to feel a bit dizzy.
"Is this okay, Lady Ilize?"
"Yeah, this is perfect... Mmm..."
Lady Ilize wrapped her arms around my neck... and kissed me. A pretty deep one too.
"What is this?!" I managed to say, but I couldn't help but respond enthusiastically.
"[Learned Kiss (Extreme)]"
I seem to have learned an impressive skill...
"Mmm, that was wonderful, Kakeru-kun."
After a while, Lady Ilize finally broke the kiss and gazed at me with a heated look.
Being stared at by this otherworldly beauty, my heart won't stop pounding.
"Um, um, Lady Ilize, what was that all about?"
"Hehe, I bestowed upon you the goddess's blessing, Kakeru-kun. (Though honestly, a kiss wasn't necessary.)"
"Oh, I see... Thank you."
"Oh... you seem a bit disappointed? Well, if you ever want to see me again, just go to the temple and pray. I'll be waiting anytime."
She said with a wink, dangerously cute. I might end up visiting the temple every day.
"By the way, Lady Ilize, is there something specific I should do in this world?"
"You can do whatever you want, it's fine. Just live as you please."
"I see. But isn't the hero supposed to have a role?"
"Ah, yes, the hero does. They're working very hard, non-stop. Maybe you'll meet somewhere one day?"
The hero situation sounds a bit pitiful. If we do meet, I'll try to help them out as much as possible.
"Oh, too bad, time's up. Kakeru-kun, one last request. Please, help the hero. They're a really good child..."
Lady Ilize's voice grew distant, and I found myself praying in front of her statue.
"Kakeru-san, you were praying so fervently."
"Well, yeah! I owe a lot to the goddess, after all. Alright then, next time, I'll buy something for the two of us!"
"Really?! Is that okay? Yay, Kakeru-san, I love you!"
"Don't hold back. I'm feeling generous now... Hm? What's wrong, Julio?"
"Well, I was just thinking of learning why Kakeru-san is so popular."
"Big brother... You catch on to things pretty quickly..."
Unable to withstand the icy gaze from Frea, Julio, who's in the midst of adolescence, quickly gave up. He'll have to overcome that and try again, eventually.
***
(... He's gone now, Kakeru-kun...)
She gently traced her lips, where they had touched just a moment ago.
Observing her beloved friend's love interest twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and writing reports... Wait a second, am I some kind of perverted stalker?! No, that can't be right. I'm a goddess, and watching over is part of my job. After all, I was asked by my best friend to do these reports. Alright, I'm fine.
But lately, I can't help but be captivated by Kakeru-kun. I catch myself following him with my eyes, and even though I initially disliked writing the reports, lately they've been infused with a certain fervor... It's even boosting Mikochin's reputation!
Oh dear, that Kakeru... When he comes to visit next time, I wonder how I should approach him? Hehehe.