Chris was waiting in the reception room of the castle in the Royal Capital of Archlesia Empire when Chronois and Fate returned. It had only been a few minutes since Fate had left, but Chris was in an indescribable state as she was left alone in the same room as Life.
Life is the Supreme God in charge of Archlesia Empire, and all the lower-ranking Gods who have temples in the Empire are under her command. Furthermore, one of the lower-ranking Gods, the God of Fertility, is a very important being who had bestowed her Providence throughout Archlesia Empire, where it’s difficult to grow crops, so for Chris, she was someone she can not afford to be rude to.
However, not knowing whether Life had already immersed herself in her meditation or was simply unwilling to talk, Chris found that Life simply sat in silence, and thinking she shouldn’t talk to her while she was meditating, Chris spent several minutes feeling like she’s in hell, as she could only silently wait with the Supreme God.
Well, Life actually wasn’t asleep at that time, but as Chronois would always be in charge of negotiations like this, she didn’t know what to say when the two of them were alone. And putting aside if it was the previous Life, the current Life has grown to a certain extent after the White God Festival and has become somewhat friendly towards the Humans…… but looking at it another way, because of that, she hesitated and was unable to speak, fearing that she might say something strange.
As Life herself was feeling awkward being in that situation, she was relieved when Chronois and Fate returned.[I’m sorry to keep you waiting, Emperor Archlesia.]
[Ahh, no, please don’t worry about it. It was only a few minutes……]
[We’re baaaaack~~ Ahh, we also bought Risris and God of Life’s share. Here you go.]
[……Eh? Ahh, thank you very much…… Unnn? This is? It seemed to be some sort of drink……]
Fate, with a casual smile on her lips, gives out drinks made from the Fruit of the World Tree to Life and Chris, as if she were giving out souvenirs.
However, upon receiving it, Chris curiously tilted her head. Her confusion was understandable, as she knew that Fate had gone to Kaito’s stall. However, she had heard in advance that Kaito’s stall is a general store, and she had already checked the merchandise they were selling to some extent. She had also confirmed that they weren’t selling any food or drink.
[That’s right~~ I bought these from Kai-chan’s stall, drinks made from Fruits of the World Tree.][………………Please wait a moment. I’m not sure my mind is ready to accept the reality of the situation right now……]
When Chris heard Fate’s words, blood seemed to be instantly drained from her face, and her expression turned into one that could be described as despair.
However, seeing the expression on Chris’ face, Chronois had a face full of pity as she spoke.
[I understand how you feel, but don’t worry. These drinks were prepared for God of Fate when she forcibly asked Miyama to prepare something for her. Those weren’t something sold in his shop, nor would it probably be sold to anyone else.]
[Ahh, s- so that’s how it was…… I’m glad…… Really glad.]
The figure of Chris, who was still holding on her stomach, yet showing a relieved expression from the bottom of her heart, looked somewhat heartbreaking, and Chronois, who understood what she was feeling well, had an indescribably sympathetic expression on her face.
Not bothering to pay attention to Chris and Chronois, Fate called out to Life while drinking her own drink.
[The drink is delicious, isn’t it? However, hmmm…… God of Life, is this just my imagination? I’m kinda feeling like I’m filled with power……]
[How unexpected. I’m feeling that way myself. I mean, from what I can observe from you, God of Fate, all of your abilities seem to have doubled……]
[What? Indeed…… Both God of Fate and God of Life, including your magic power, are clearly stronger than usual…… What is this drink? Does the Fruit of the World Tree have such an effect?]
Chronois, who turned her gaze upon hearing the conversation between the two, also had a clearly surprised expression on her face. That’s to be expected. Doubling the abilities of the Supreme Gods, Fate and Life, isn’t possible with normal Support Magic. However, it actually feels like their every ability is doubled.
Given their already immense original abilities, to have them doubled is truly tremendous. While Chronois mutters in astonishment, Life tilts her head and speaks.
[……There’s something I don’t understand though. The Fruits of the World Tree are restricted by the World King…… so it wouldn’t be strange if there were hidden effects other than recovery. But indeed, if they had such an effect…… I can understand why she would want to restrict its distribution.]
[Arehh? However, wasn’t it said to be the Fruit of Neburin’s World Tree? The World Tree where Neburin dwells is somehow different from the normal World Tree, so isn’t it possible that her fruit has a different effect?]
[I see, that’s possible. The Fruits of the World Tree, albeit in small numbers, are still in circulation, and if such an effect were hidden, there’s no way it wouldn’t be revealed……]
Seeing the three Supreme Gods discussing with serious expressions on their faces, Chris looked as if all the troubles in the world were piling up on lap one after another, and as she thought the conversation entered a realm where her thoughts can no longer keep up, she once again held down on her aching stomach.
[……I mean, World King will be coming soon anyway, so couldn’t we just ask her directly?]
When Fate said such a thing and a meeting between the Supreme Gods and the Six Kings might actually take place in her Empire, Chris could only stare into the void with distant eyes.
<Afterword>
Serious-senpai : [The follow-up body blow had dealt its damage. Chris had already become a prominent Stomachache Warrior.]
? ? ? : [They also raised a flag of Lillywood-san getting caught up in it. Just when she was breathing a sigh of relief when Isis-san called off her participation……]
