171 前夜祭 ３〜キャンプファイア

"The last thing on the eve of the festival is the campfire!

"I don't know what's so special about it, but isn't it too grand?

It's no wonder that Zeraphitis is dismayed... The campfire, made of logs piled up to a height of five meters, was positioned in the middle of the plaza and was burning vigorously. This is a great way to make sure you don't get caught in the middle of a fire.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that the BBQ is free for all. .... I'm sorry.

What's a barbecue?

It's a barbecue, where you cook the meat and vegetables you want and eat them. See how Lulu and her friends set it up around the square?

"Mommy? Oh, it's Mommy!

Zeraphitis is like a father who has lost his daughter, as he stares forlornly at Mei as she runs up to him.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this. Cheer up.

"Oh ......... Oh. I'm sure you've prepared well... and you've engraved your name in mithril... you don't pull your weight, do you? I don't know.

"I forgot my weight on Earth... go to Zeus if you have a problem with that. I left my weight on Earth.

"You're talking out of your ass again. There will be seafood on the barbecue, right? Crabs, prawns, stuff like that?

No, we don't. If you want seafood, why don't we have a mysterious turtle or a seahorse?

Can you eat them?

I don't know. ......... Zeraphitis wouldn't kill you. I don't know.

Zeraphitis was still being treated badly, and his shoulders slumped. Then he asks a question that occurred to him.

It's not like this is the norm on Earth. Is this normal on the other side?

"How do they treat God? There is no such thing!

Yes?

If you say you met God when you were on Earth, you're a crazy person, okay? They don't usually show themselves in front of people, and even if God did speak to you, there's no way to prove it, right? So it's an auditory hallucination. .

Why don't you go to a hospital? It's a good thing that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this, but if I'm not careful, I could be suspected of using strange drugs. At the very least, you'll be labeled as a dangerous person.

Wait a minute! On Earth, if the gods are strong, that means the power of faith is strong.

Isn't that something to do with total population?

Somehow?

Yes, religion and gods are attached to all kinds of things, like asking for help when it's convenient, or having faith only when you're in love, or Christmas, or New Year's Eve. If that's the kind of power you're looking for,........., it's complicated. It's not easy.

"The gods of the earth are doing some pretty advanced things. That's what they're trying to do.

I don't think that's what they're trying to do. Why?

Why not?

"Even Zelaphitis is baffled by a few of the Vintarians here. God may be able to oversee people, but he can't control them. I agree.

It's mainly because of you, Masaru. I know.

Masaru laughs and runs away from Zelaphitis.

"Onii-chan, the rabbit lady is here!

"What? "What? Who's that?

The girl in the picture in your desk!

"Mei ........., is that the one you saw on .........? No, you've seen it. .......... No.

Didn't you?

No, it's fine. ......... But that lady is not a rabbit. Come on, I'll introduce you. Which way did she go?

That way!

May led us around the campfire.

There she is! Hey, Bixby!

Hey, Victinius. What are you doing here today?

"What? Mr. Victinius!

Everyone turned around at the sound of May's cry.

"You know, it's Mei. Zeraphitis' favorite genius girl. "Nice to meet you, Mei.

"Nice to meet you, Mei, I'm Victinius. When did Zelaphitis become such a sucker for little girls? Well, she's very pretty, but... Hi.

"How do you do, Mr. Victinius? I'm May. Nice to meet you!

She's so cute! Can I take it home?

No. Zelaphitis said the same thing.

Mmm. ......... Don't put them together. Masaru! We're having crabs on the barbecue!

......... I said crabs and prawns tomorrow.

You said you'd give me a leg.

It's all right, ........., I'll get ready, you wait there with May. Wait there with May.

May, take the chair.

We're like a family now, aren't we? We look like a family.

Yeah, we are. We're like a family. We're like a family.

......... The night before the festival is drawing to a close.