After returning home and guiding Jutia-san to my room, I checked with Canalis-san about the new product. According to her, if I call her name anywhere within Trinia, she can hear me as long as it's not in the Divine Realm.
The way she excluded Shiro-san's domain makes it seem like she's serious rather than joking. Incidentally, she also clarified that she can only hear me if I call her name, saying "Please rest assured, I don’t eavesdrop on regular conversations."
......Thinking about it again, respecting privacy is just natural, but with people like Shiro-san, Makina-san, Alice, and Kuro listening in on my conversations fairly often, Canalis-san’s straightforwardness actually surprised me.
[Canalis-san, may I have a moment?]
[Yes, yes, what do you need?]
I called out to the void as I left the room, and in the next moment, Canalis-san appeared in front of me.
[Jutia-san is here right now, and I was thinking that if possible, we could bring out the new product you mentioned that was set to release later, so I wanted to confirm it with you......]
[Ah, I see, that’s fine. Well then, should I bring it to Kaito-sama's room?]
[Yes, please. Thank you.]
[And how many minutes would you like it in? I pride myself on being a punctual woman, so I can deliver it at the exact time you specify.]
[Errr, then, how about in about three minutes......?]
[I see...... With Canalis-san's slender build, this style definitely suits you better. You look great in it.]
[Thank you very much. Such a nice compliment makes my heart skip a beat! Oops, I must introduce myself to our guest as well. I'm the one Kaito-sama has entrusted Nifty with, Canalis.]
After speaking in her usual expressionless yet lively tone, Canalis-san turned to Jutia-san and introduced herself.
Thereupon, Jutia-san straightened up and gave a polite bow in response.
[Nice to meet you, I am Jutia, one of the retainers of the World King, Lillywood-sama. Although it’s mostly through rumors, I’ve heard about Canalis-sama. I think I’ll have many opportunities to use Nifty in the future, so please take care of me.]
[Ah, I kinda understand what you're thinking, but it’s perfectly fine to speak casually. I’m just like a Stray God you could find wandering around, so there’s no need to treat me with respect or anything. Especially now, I’m in a subordinate position to Kaito-sama, so I’m someone even "below" him...... Tahaa~~ a Stray God turned Subordinate God!]
[......W-Well, I’m pretty sure you’re not just wandering around...... B- But well, if you say so, I’ll take you at your word and speak as usual.]
Jutia-san seemed a bit formal, likely due to hearing that Canalis-san is an omnipotent god, but as usual, Canalis-san assured her there was no need to be so respectful.
Actually, Canalis-san sounded delighted when she referred to herself as my subordinate. How should I say this...... Her expression stayed as unreadable as ever, yet her emotions were incredibly easy to pick up on.
<Afterword>
Serious-senpai : [A Stray God you could find wandering around...... like that ever exists!]