Good morning, popular Hero-kun.

I was on the ground for some reason, and when I opened my eyes, Noah-sama was right in front of my eyes.

Noah-samas long glistening silver hair flowed right close by like a waterfall.

Good morning, Noah-sama. (Makoto)

I get up and kneel.

Fufu, you have finally become hero-like. (Noah)

Being attacked by Lucy and Sa-san is Hero-like? (Makoto)

I feel like thats different.

But Noah-sama directed eyes of wonder as if looking at a weird creature.

Why are you so stoic, Makoto? Theres cute girls who love you so close to you, and yet, you dont put a hand on them at all. Are you homo? (Noah)

You can read my mind, so you should know that thats not the case. (Makoto)

What is this Goddess saying?

But you are a mystery, Makoto. You like girls, and have interest in lewd stuff, and yet, you dont act upon it at all. Hey, what kind of girls are your type, Makoto? (Noah)

Noah-sama slyly directs an upward glance at me.

Can you stop giving me a peek of your breasts?

Haah, I sigh.

My type of girl, huh.

When I told Sa-san in the past, she got creeped by it

While I was wondering how I should explain it, Noah-sama made a weird expression.

Eeeh, a princess thats captured by a dragon? How deep in your fantasies were you? (Noah)

Please dont jump the dialogue by reading my mind! (Makoto)

This is a literal fantasy world!

Aint it fine?!

It aint that out of reach now!

Makoto, what you need are strong comrades that will fight alongside you, and people with political power. Treasure Lucy-chan, Aya-chan, and Sofia-chan. (Noah)

Thats, wellI know. (Makoto)

In the first place, a captured princess is of no use. That pink princess with the plumber main character is just a decoration, right? (Noah)

Yeah. (Makoto)

I ended up looking at the Goddess in front of me that is imprisoned in the Deep Sea Temple with cold eyes.

W-Whatswith those eyes? (Noah)

Those words are coming right back at you.

Also, what you are saying is dangerous (in a legal meaning).

To begin with, even though I am a Hero, I still havent even fought against a Demon Lord-like enemy yet, you know? Those kinds of things are done at the ending, right? (Makoto)

You are a gamer to the very bone. (Noah)

She went good grief and shrugs her shoulders.

What, you got a problem?

I dont find it respectable to make girls wait too much, you know? Dont blame me if they end up getting stolen away. (Noah)

Dont say stuff like that. (Makoto)

Thats indeed scary.

Am I too indecisive?

Well, fine. By the way, you have something to ask me, right? (Noah)

The topic changed.

I certainly do have a lot to ask her.

First

Undine isnt showing at all (Makoto)

Even though I call her every day, theres no reaction at all.

What happened there at Highland?

Didnt I tell you? You normally would need 1,000 Water Proficiency if you want to call Undine-chan. The one before was because you were troubled, so Undine-chan made an exception and helped you out. (Noah)

You mean I was lucky? (Makoto)

Putting it simply, yeah. But you are liked by the Spirits, so I think they will come help you out again if you are in trouble. However, if you get lenient and think they will come save you every time, you will fall. Spirits are whimsical. (Noah)

Hmm, so I cant add it in my strategies, huh.

Just because I learned Charm Magic doesnt mean that I can call Undine any time I want, huh. What a shame.

Thenwhy is it that I was able to see Fire Spirits just recently? (Makoto)

When I say that, the face of Lucy shows up in my mind.

Aah, you are talking about the time when you kissed Lucy-chan. That was horrible, Makoto. (Noah)

Right.. (Makoto)

I got excited because I managed to see Fire Spirits.

I have reflected.

The reason why you could see Fire Spirits was because of a pact. (Noah)

Pact? (Makoto)

I havent done a pact with Lucy though?

Furiae-san I could understand since I made a pact and became her Guardian Knight.

It is not like theres only one type of pact. (Noah)

Saying this, Noah-sama snaps her fingers and a white board shows up.

Her female teacher mode, huh.

Ah, even her clothes changed.

The first one, you and I made a God and Believer pact. I gained a believer, and you obtained the sacred treasure and the Spirit User Skill. (Noah)

Of course I remember that, Evil God-sama. (Makoto)

Divine Punishment! (Noah)

I got hit.

Noah-sama writes in the white board God and Believer Pact.

Next, you became a Country Designated Hero. This is an Employment Pact. You became the Hero of the Water Country, Rozes, and obtained support in your clothes, meals, and housing. Your employer is the Rozes royalty. Or more like, Sofia-chan. (Noah)

It kinda reminds me of a salaryman. (Makoto)

You were a student, Makoto. You might have worked in a company when you became an adult though. (Noah)

In the end, I was hired as a Hero (Salaryman) in this world, so destiny converged?

I wont retort to every single statement of yours, okay? Third, the Guardian Knight Pact you had with Furiae-chan. You shouldered the duty of protecting the Moon Oracle, and obtained the Charm Magic Skill. (Noah)

It currently is only effective enough to call cats though. (Makoto)

Well, work hard and train. (Noah)

Noah-sama with a throw-away statement!

Will I be able to control Griffons or something eventually?

I feel like it would be faster to just ask Furiae-san to do it.

And so, the fourth one. The Love Pact with Lucy-chan. (Noah)

Hmm? (Makoto)

A weird word suddenly showed up.

Love Pact?

What are you saying? Kissing is the proof of being in a romantic relationship, right? Even in your world, when you are marrying, you do a kiss oath, right? (Noah)

Noah-sama says as if it is the most natural thing.

I havent been to a marriage. (Makoto)

You can see that in dramas! (Noah)

Aah, yeah, I think I didor maybedid I?

Wait, hm? That means

You are saying Lucy and I are in a romantic relationship now? (Makoto)

In the time you were kissing, thats how it was viewed, and the Spirits blessed you. (Noah)

I-Is that so?!

By the way: Girlfriend -> Engaged -> Married. The strength of the pact increases in that order. (Noah)

Noah-sama grins in an obviously suggestive manner.

If you marry Lucy-chan, you will be able to use the Fire Spirit Skills as you wish! (Noah)

Thats a horrible way of putting it! (Makoto)

It sounds like a person marrying for the money! It is the really bad type of marriage!

But in the current state, you would have to kiss Lucy-chan every single time in order to see the Fire Spirits, you know? (Noah)

Noah-sama says a fiendish thing with a cute expression.

I try imagining that situation.

Hey, Lucy, I want to train with Fire Magic today, so please lend me your lips. Dont worry, just half a day is fine.

Thats not good! (Makoto)

I retorted full force at myself.

Whats with that piece of shit?!

I would get my ass kicked by Sa-san!

I could also easily see Furiae-san looking at me like I am trash.

No. I should give up on the Fire Spirits. (Makoto)

You could also marry Lucy-chan, you know? (Noah)

We havent even begun to go out. Are you an idiot, Noah-sama? (Makoto)

So cruel! (Noah)

No, I am the idiot.

Nothing comes easy.

I should just steadily get better as I have done until now.

My Proficiency hasnt been increasing at all lately.

Noah-sama placed a hand on my head.

You are doing well, Makoto. Good job, good job. (Noah)

Uhm, thanks. (Makoto)

What was I praised for?

Next is Sofia-chan. Even if she approaches you, dont go chickening out. (Noah)

Thats what you were talking about?! (Makoto)

By you are doing well, you meant with my female relationships?

See ya~. (Noah)

Noah-sama fades out with a bright smile.

(What should I do?) (Makoto)

I feel like my worries increased after consulting with Noah-sama.

..

When I woke up, I was alone.

Lucy and Sa-san must have woken up already.

Now that I think about it, we were hit with the Sleep Curse of an angry Furiae-san last night, huh.

I head out to wash my face.

(I think Furiae-san is still gonna be angry.) (Makoto)

Theres the living room on the way, so if she is awake, she should be there.

In the living room, theres not only Furiae-san, but Lucy and Sa-san too.

Good morning~. (Makoto)

?!

When I speak out, Lucy and Sa-san react excessively as they look back.

M-M-Makoto?! G-G-Good morning! I-I have plans to hang out with Emily today! (Lucy)

T-T-Takatsuki-kun! Good morning! T-Today I will be going to Nina-sans place, okay?! (Aya)

The two left in an instant without even giving me the chance to say anything back.

(Eeeeeh~.) (Makoto)

What? What was that?

Do they hate me now?

Is it because I am indecisive as Noah-sama said?

I absentmindedly stand there and

You are not going to eat, my knight? (Furiae)

What happened to those two? (Makoto)

I got anxious, so I tried consulting with Furiae-san who is poking the salad as if in a bad mood.

The two were holding their heads groaning that they went too far yesterday. They said they couldnt look you in the face. Those two are cute, arent they? (Furiae)

So it isnt that I am being hated (Makoto)

Are you an idiot? If you are still half-asleep, you should go wash your face. (Furiae)

She responded with a tone as if truly amazed.

I am glad it is not that they hate me.

Just go out with those two already. What a pain of a man you are. (Furiae)

I am being dissed left and right first thing in the morning.

Yeah, I am currently thinking about it. (Makoto)

You really beat around the bush. Well, being engaged with more than 20 people would also be annoying though. (Furiae)

She doesnt say who that is.

The love of Furiae-san is full of troubles.

By the way, my knight, you are always using Charm Magic? (Furiae)

Eh? (Makoto)

She said something weird.

I am not though. (Makoto)

Look in a mirror. (Furiae)

I look at a mirror while tilting my head.

My eyes were releasing a dim orange.

Eh? W-What? (Makoto)

I wasnt aware at all.

Isnt this bad?

Well, with Charm Magic of that level, it is only gonna affect small animals though. (Furiae)

It wasnt bad.

But for people who already love you, and at night when Moon Magic is stronger, it might show effects, so be careful. (Furiae)

Thats no good then! (Makoto)

Could it be that it affected Lucy and Sa-san last night?

What a thing to do I have to apologize to Lucy and Sa-san. (Makoto)

Isnt it okay? They were embarrassed, but they seemed happy, you know? They loved you to begin with, so you simply gave them a push. It isnt really that bad. (Furiae)

Ughbut the fact that it was through Charm Magic is just

No, I am glad we didnt go through it in that state.

You guys are really wishy washy. You should just get together already. (Furiae)

Furiae-san is so straight about it.

But you got in the way yesterday. (Makoto)

Be more quiet! I could hear everything! (Furiae)

Ah, yes.

Right, hearing it is annoying indeed.

I will be walking around the city. See ya, my knight. (Furiae)

Furiae-san finished breakfast and said this.

Eh? Wait, I will go with you. (Makoto)

I said this as her Guardian Knight.

I am okay alone. I wont go outside the city. (Furiae)

But I heard that theres a lot of men aiming for you, Princess (Makoto)

The noble lady that recently came to Makkaren.

Theres rumors that she is a fearsome beauty that has grasped the heart of the men of Makkaren.

A girl walking around alone is just

It is okay, it is okay. In the ruins of Laphroaig, there were mountains of people who would try to assault me. Compared to that, in this city, the most they would do is try to flirt. Easy peasy. No one can put a hand on me with my Charm Magic anyways. (Furiae)

Is that so. (Makoto)

Every single piece about Furiae-sans past is heavy.

She left with light steps.

I begin to eat the breakfast that was most likely prepared by Sa-san.

I washed the dishes with water magic.

By the way, the detergent is from the Fujiwara Company.

The products name is Mokyutto. <the onomatopoeia when touching something fluffy.>

I cant say anything to his naming sense.

I am alone in the house, so I decided to go out.

(Should I train today? Or maybe go meet Lucy and Sa-san?) (Makoto)

I walked around the city while thinking that, and then I noticed.

(Theres a lot of people I havent seen before?) (Makoto)

I have been in Makkaren for more than 1 year.

It may be a pretty big place, but I at least know the faces of the people from the neighborhood.

Makkaren has a lot of adventurers, so theres a lot of new faces.

But the people here are different.

They are not adventurers.

(They look like regular citizens, but they are not citizens that have been here for long) (Makoto)

They might simply be people who moved here.

Even so, theres a lot.

Also, I feel gazes directed at me.

Could they be from the Snake Church?

I should consult with Fuji-yan.

While I was thinking that

*Kan kan kan kan*

The sound of a bell like at that time in Symphonia rang.

Tension runs in the city.

Hm? I dont think there was something like that when I was here.

Monsters have appeared!

The voice of the guards on watch resonated.

The residents immediately react to that voice and hide in their houses.

I could slightly read from their faces that they were thinking Again? Good grief.

How could this be?

The peaceful Makkaren has become dangerous

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