Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
With the help of Ariel, who is Miko Arian, Shinji finishes preparations to travel to the other world where his parents live. Due to Ariel’s magical power, the magic of the is only maintained for two hours. But since one hour in this world is one day in the other world, it is possible to explore the other world for two days with a single teleport.
Still, since Shinji does not know what will happen in the other world, he has a safety-first policy that he can retreat to this world if the situation is bad, and he has informed Emily and the other members of of this understanding.
Upon deciding the day to leave for the other world, Shinji is summoned to the shrine. As usual, the Goddess Arian, who borrows Yoriko’s body, was waiting for him in Miko’s room.
After the bow to the goddess, Shinji joins her at the same table, and the atmosphere changes to the usual tea party with Flair serving tea. Shinji is relieved that there is no new work for the apostle to do first. Naturally, Goddess Arian had heard this thought.
”Apostle Shinji. I am not talking about work. There is something I want you to know in advance about the world you are about to enter.”
”Thank you very much, but... may I?”
He crosses the world for his own personal purpose, to meet his parents. So, Shinji thinks that it is wrong to ask for Goddess Arian’s help for personal use, even if it is for an apostle’s work. And he is right in his opinion, for normally the Goddess would not lend her power.
”It is fine. Apostle Shinji will continue to work for me. I need you to come back safely.”
Shinji understands that these words are just a front and that Goddess Arian is trying to help Shinji with her personal feelings. But seeing her still maintaining her goddess-like appearance, Shinji bowed his head deeply with respect and deep gratitude like an apostle.
”Thank you, Goddess.”
”...Yes. Now, listen with your heart.”
Goddess Arian nodded her head with a satisfied smile at Shinji, who did not get carried away by the special treatment but always remembered to behave in an apostolic manner and be respectful. She realized again that Shinji’s ideal attitude was cute because she had been talking with other apostles, giving oracles, and running all over the world.
”When I interfere with the world. It is when there is an invasion from the outside world that harms the world under my control. Or, in the rarest of cases, when the world could be destroyed from within. I’m only managing the world, not leading it.”
”...So you’re saying that the enemies of the apostles are the enemies of the world?”
”That’s right. The direction of the world is in the hands of the people who live in it. That’s how diverse worlds are created.”
”I see... that’s how it is, huh?”
A world where Shinji and others live and people and monsters fight. A world where Freri and other spirits live. A world where Shizuku and Hayate live in, where there is no magic but science is developed. A world where nations fight each other for power. All these worlds are different, but they are equally beloved by Goddess Arian.
It is a story on a very large scale. So much so that Shinji cannot possibly understand it all. However, his willingness to listen and accept new values makes Goddess Arian happy.
Like the magic, Shinji has stepped into the realm where mere apostles cannot go. Only Goddess Arian knows his intentions. However, certainly, her personal favor is not the only reason.
”Yes. Well, I will continue. There is more to tell.”
”Yes. Thank you, Goddess.”
Only he knows the purpose of his parents. Thinking this way, Shinji asked Goddess Arian to teach him.
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