Chapter 279: Letting Bottled Up Feelings Out

Chapter 279: Letting Bottled Up Feelings Out

[Luna POV]

After picking Velvet and Soleil back up, we spent the rest of the day walking around and exploring the city. After returning to our inn for the night, we all met up in my room to discuss what we would do from here on.Reêad latest novels at novelhall.com

So, with that surprise meeting out of the way, what should we do now? Do we move on already, or do we stay a few days and explore the city more? (Velvet)

I say we stay at least one more day. I want to do one or two things before we move on. (Luna)

Oh, what do you have in mind? (Soleil)

Well, from what I saw today, there are a lot of jewelers in this city, so I want to get my necklace repaired. After that, I want to figure out what the purpose of those large ballista on the walls and the names carved into the road here are for. After that, we can move on unless one of you guys finds something you want to do. (Luna)

That sounds fine to me. (Skadi)

Yes. There are some places here that I kind of want to explore more, so I was going to suggest staying at least one more day as well. (Ophidia)

Im fine with whatever nya. (Mio)

If this is settled, Velvet, I want to talk with you about some stuff. (Soleil)

Alright. See you guys in the morning. (Velvet)

The two of them left my room and shortly after the other three did as well. Once I shut and locked the door, I set up a domain and Tamamo appeared sitting on the edge of the bed.

{Whats wrong, Luna? Youre all twitchy.}

I honestly dont like this country, Tamamo.

{Where is this coming from all of a sudden?}

Dont get me wrong, its not the people or even the cities, not that Ive been to many of them. Its just the place they are located. How can they stand living underground like this with no view of the sky? And no, this isnt some roundabout way of flirting with you, Im truly just uncomfortable, no, thats not the right word, what is it? Gah! I dont know!

{Hmmm. Come to think of it, even when youve been in dungeons youve always ended up going back to the surface at the end of the day. Maybe youre just not good with long stretches of time underground? I mean technically, you havent seen the surface for what, almost two weeks now?}

Maybe thats it. But why is this happening to me? I mean, Im not necessarily afraid or anything, but its like this itch in the back of my mind saying that I need to see the sky again. And that little bit of what I saw this morning wasnt enough.

{Oh, I think I know what it is now that youve went into more detail. You are, technically, a demigod of the sky. Since you have a connection to it with your Authority of Stars, not seeing it or being under or in it is making you a bit uncomfortable.}

There arent any sky gods? Like, there is no Authority of the Sky?

{The closest to any kind of sky gods are me and Quetz and, eventually, you. Consider it a sub part of our Authorities over the Sun, Moon, and Stars}

Tama, will you comfort me?

{Why even ask when you know the answer to that? Get over here.}

I walked over and sat next to Tamamo where I immediately wrapped my tails around hers and pulled her closer to me. I leaned my head into the crook of her neck and breathed in her scent.

Im already feeling better. Guess its a bit of what you said as well as a deficiency in Vitamin T.

{While I dont know what this vitamin stuff is, Im happy youre feeling a little better.}

The warmth and care in her voice almost made me start crying again.

Yeah. I dont know what came over me just now that made all of that come out, but Im glad it did.

{If you want my opinion on this particular question, I think its just all built up over time and you being more stressed out due to the environment made it fully come to the surface. Now that youve got it out of your system, youll probably feel better for a while. And remember, dont be afraid to call me to do this again if you need. I would stay and say more, but youve already spent more time than you probably meant to here.}

Youre right. Thank you for being you, Tamamo. There are no words to describe how much I love you.

{Ufufufu. I feel the same way, Luna. Now, dont keep the others waiting.}

Tamamo gave me one more squeeze before letting me go, kissing me, then disappearing from my domain. I stood up as well, washed my face to get the remnants of my crying to go away, and got ready for the day.

Chaos Realm:

I feel conflicted.

Atmos: About what?

Well, I want to introduce my daughter to you, but with the whole somber feeling from Luna just now, it kind of feels like an inappropriate time.

Atmos: In my opinion, this is the perfect time to do so. Break the tension and all that.

Alright. Come with me.

*We enter the bedroom where Order is laying in bed holding a small baby in her arms.*

Atmos: Adorable. She has your ears and Order's eyes. What's her name?

Order: Astraea. Payto came up with it.

Atmos: And what are her Authorities? I hope noting ridiculous, but knowing her parents, it could literally be anything.

Balance, Positivity, and one more, but it's vague at the moment, so it's either not fully cemented yet, or the trigger for it to become realized hasn't been met yet.

Order: Honestly, we should have figured that balance would be one, but we were both surprised about it.

Atmos: I mean, now that I think about it, it does make sense. Payto is the God of Chaos and you are the Goddess of Order, so Balance is kind of perfect.

Order: True. As for Positivity, we have no idea where that once came from.

Atmos: Anyway, wasn't Crisis also pregnant? I mean, she and Mordred have been pretty busy since even before they got married, and even with the fertility problems gods have, she got lucky.

Order: Probably soon. I expect to see her pop up here in a few days in the least.

Want me to run interference?

Order: No. I'll be back to normal by the time she shows up in all likelihood, so no need for that, though if you would hold Astraea for a while so I can sleep, it'd be great.

Of course. Sleep well.

Atmos: Have a nice nap.