Volume 9 - CH 13

Chapter 13 – The Chris and the Grand Gala Buffet 

After a hearty meal of pizza, we start talking. Let’s see, what do we want to talk about again? …Oh, start with the gods’ thing.

“Well, I guess it’s time to start talking.”

“Yeah, okay.”

Alessia-san replies on behalf of the group.

“Well, first of all, the gods are supposed to come to the Castle in five days, so we’ll be changing ships in four days.”

“Fufu, you’re talking about the gods visiting like it’s a normal thing. My mind understands it, but my emotions can’t keep up.”

I understand what you mean, Alessia-san. I’ve never heard of a god descending to this world, either. In Japan, it’s at the level where people worry about their heads.

Even in this world, where people are more accepting of the gods because there are actual contracts with the gods, there seem to be very few stories of gods descending, even in the records. It’s amazing, isn’t it?

“Well, I’ve met them too, but I feel nothing but unease.”

“I know the feeling. So we should just move on in four days, right? Is there anything else?”

“Yes, there is something else. I bought a luxury liner, and I’m going to show it off tomorrow.”

“I see, I’d like to hear all the details, but if you show us tomorrow, I’ll put up with it. It’s more fun when you don’t know anything.”

The other members nodded. I’ll show them the Chris tomorrow and explain everything. I’m a little disappointed because I wanted to tell them everything now.

“I understand and look forward to it.”

I wanted to talk a lot more, but the conversation just ended. I hadn’t expected that. I went back to my room, watched Rimu’s training, and went to sleep.

In the morning, I had breakfast in the main dining room of the Castle and went out on deck before summoning the Chris. A magic circle of light floated up, and the Chris appeared before us.

“Wataru-san, you said it was small, didn’t you?”

“Yes, I said that.”

“It still seems very big, doesn’t it?”

I understand what Alessia-san is trying to say. Even a ship like this would be considered small in the luxury liner category, I guess. A 250-meter-long ship is small? The luxury liner is amazing, isn’t it?

“Yes, that means it’s small in the luxury liner category, I guess. …Compared to the Castle, it’s small, right?”

“Well, maybe so, but isn’t it strange that a ship of this size is small?”

As a matter of fact, it is twice the size of the largest class of magic ships in this world. Thinking about the Castle, why do people need such a big ship for entertainment at sea? Is it because of a man’s romance? Or something like that?

“Yeah, I think it’s crazy. Well, I don’t really understand it either, so just assume it’s something like that.”

“It’s a ship in Wataru-san’s world, isn’t it? Don’t you understand?”

“I don’t quite understand either.”

To be honest, a luxury liner has nothing to do with ordinary college students. I didn’t ask for the ability to summon a ship, and it was given to me just because my name sounded vaguely like the ocean. I don’t like it when people say that.

That’s why, huh? I don’t know? Why? I don’t want you to look at me like that.

“But… this is such an amazing ship; how come you don’t know about it?”

“No, I don’t know how to describe it, I knew it existed, but I didn’t know about it. Unless you’ve had a chance to board one, you don’t know much about it, do you? Can Alessia-san and the others tell me more about the magic vehicle?”

“Oh, that’s what you mean. I know about the magic vehicle too, but I don’t know much about it.”

“That’s what I meant.”

After we somehow ended the conversation, I turned my attention back to the Chris. I decided to get in anyway and then jump on the magic circle, reminding myself to go to the lobby with the re-summoning.

“Hmm, the atmosphere is so different from the Castle. It’s kind of serene, or shiny, yet elegant.”

Alessia-san’s mouth is half open, and she looks a little silly.

“I named this luxury liner the Chris. This is the lobby. I think it’s classy because it’s one of the top luxury liners in the world. Let’s take a look around the ship, with Saporabi stationed here and there.”

I led the scurrying ladies on a tour of the ship.

We will tour the main dining room, the Asian restaurant, the Italian restaurant, the Japanese restaurant, the sushi bar, the bistro, the theater, the tennis court, the swimming pool, the gym, the spa, the cafe, the bar, the disco, the golf course, the library, and various other places while placing Saporabi. The summoned Saporabi are somewhat sharp and elegant. Is it the influence of the luxury class?

I also checked the church, where the statues of Creator God-sama and the other gods are well placed. If I pray now, I’ll probably be called and told a lot of things, so I’d better not.

The room we will be using is the Crystal Penthouse, which is also luxurious. This room is also furnished in a luxurious but quiet atmosphere, and the king-size bed is an eye-catcher. This is something to look forward to at night.

I was a little disappointed with the bath, as it looked like a regular bathtub, but I could see a vent inside, so I guess it is a Jacuzzi. I’ve never had a Jacuzzi this size, so I’m looking forward to it.

The balcony, the living room, and, all in all, the room look seamless and comfortable.

Girasole has penthouse suites and penthouses. I toured that one, too, and it’s still a nice room.

“We finished looking at the rooms; how did you like it?”

“Yes, I like it. I think the Castle is more pleasant, but the Chris has… a certain elegance to it.”

“I see what you mean, Alessia-san. The Castle is great, of course, but I got the impression it was all about having fun. The Chris is a ship for enjoying a leisurely and elegant cruise. It’s interesting how different our impressions are of the same luxury liner.”

Alessia-san and Dorothea-san also seemed to have a good impression of the Chris. Marina-san seems to be busy checking the passageways of the Chris. She moves quickly and checks the place. Is this a habit of the scouts? Fuu-chan on her head also seems to be enjoying her fast movements.　

Ilma-san’s hands are waving as she looks at the spa facilities and beauty products. It’s kind of motivating, isn’t it? Can she give me a massage with those waxy hands? It’s definitely going to be hard.

Carla-san seems lost in the grand gala buffet she saw in the Crystal Dining Room, and her memory of the ship seems a bit fuzzy. I promised her we’d have lunch in the Crystal Dining Room today and went back to show her around the ship, but from the looks of her, I can’t imagine how much she’ll eat.

Claretta-san was more interested in cooking, but she was also interested in the classroom, where many lessons are offered. If she gets into creative things other than stuffed toys, Claretta-san’s room will become a witch hole.

Of course, Ines’ eyes lit up when she saw the casino on the Chris. I can tell she’s itching to get in there. I’ve told her she’ll be off while I lead the gods, but… I wonder if she can hold out until then.

After a quick tour of the ship, it was time for lunch, so we headed to the Crystal Dining Room as promised. The Grand Gala Buffet is held on special occasions, like a luncheon, it seems.

Is today a celebration of my purchase of the Chris? I don’t know, but since it’s held irregularly, even on the screen, it may be out of my control. I wish I could have had it anytime because the thing is so beautiful.

Once inside, a variety of dishes are lined up in a small space. Each dish is beautifully decorated, and looks like a lot of work went into it. However, there is also a bold side to the dishes, such as the piles of lobster on the three-tiered trays.

There are many dishes that you cannot imagine just by looking at them, which is somewhat exciting. I can’t miss the roast beef and lobster.

I’m also curious. They serve a lot of raw and cooked shrimp. There’s a strong shrimp push. Other than that, tables decorated with intricately cut fruit, sushi, and tables full of bread, cheese, and salads. I can’t count them all… I don’t think I could eat all the food.

As I looked at the whole place again, Carla-san spoke to me with a face like a dog that had been left alone.

“Come on, Wataru-san, hurry up; I’m hungry.”

Carla-san is a beautiful woman, but in front of food, she becomes a disappointment, isn’t she? Well, that’s cute too.

“I guess so. Let’s eat a lot.”

“Yes.”

We choose a table to sit at, and each of us scatters to get our food. We have to eat our favorite food first. If we force ourselves to eat when we’re full, we won’t know how good the food really tastes.

While we were walking around and taking dishes, Dorothea-san spoke to me.

“Hey, Wataru-san, that flowing thing is chocolate, isn’t it? Why is it like that?”

Huh? Ah, chocolate fountain. You know, the three-layer fountain with the chocolate cascading down like a waterfall, the kind you see in hotels and such.

“It’s a dessert where you skewer the fruit and sweets around it and dip them into the flowing chocolate. They are popular because they are fun and delicious. Try it for dessert.

“Fufu, that sounds very fun. There are so many delicious-looking dishes it’s hard to keep up. And for dessert, there are cakes and donuts that I’ve never had before. And I can’t miss the pudding.”

No, you don’t have to worry about that, Beni-chan is jumping on her head and wants to eat as fast as possible, but she doesn’t notice at all. It’s rare to see Dorothea-san like this. Is she encouraged by the grand gala buffet?

I take the food and let Dorothea-san worry about it. It’s for me and Rimu, so it’s quite a lot. I return to my seat and start eating with Rimu.

I stick a fork into the halved lobster and remove the shell from the lobster meat. It may be vulgar, but I bite into the big piece of meat as it is… It’s delicious. The lobster is so sweet and juicy I could eat as much as I want. It’s incredible that this is all you can eat, isn’t it? If I had been in Japan, I would have been worried about being able to take some home.

Next, roast beef. Every time I think about it, I wonder if the meat is cooked even though it is so red. Well, I like it rare, so I don’t have a problem with it. I wonder if I can call it juicy.

The roast beef itself is not very flavorful, but it goes very well with the sauce, which seems to have red wine in it. It’s delicious, as only a ship that puts so much effort into its cuisine can be. But… I want to eat it with rice with an overflowing amount of roast beef and wasabi, and soy sauce.

…I think it would ruin the elegant atmosphere, so I’ll hold off until I get used to the Chris. Let’s enjoy the atmosphere of the ship today.

“More!”

As I basked in the afterglow of the delicious food, I was urged on by Rimu, who had eaten all of his food. He is still a fast eater. He wants more lobster and roast beef. I piled up the plate and took more omelets, sushi rolls, salads, and small bowls of food.

“Oh, Claretta-san, how do you like the food?”

“Ufufufufu, it’s wonderful. I was surprised on the ferry and at the Castle, but I’m still thrilled to see so many dishes I didn’t know. I look forward to having you appoint me to the restaurant. I look forward to working with you, Wataru-san.”

“I’m glad you’re excited. I’m looking forward to your delicious cooking.”

“Leave it to me. I’ll make sure to show you how delicious the food will be.”

When it comes to cooking and stuffed toys, Claretta-san’s normally reserved personality changes and becomes more aggressive.

Stuffing my food to the limit and rubbing my aching belly, I watch the gluttonous quartet. A different place different food than usual, and the pace doesn’t slow down at all.

It looks like it will be a while yet, so the rest of us will discuss the food. Girasole, Ines, and Felicia are all quite satisfied with the food and seem to be suffering a bit from overeating.

A grand gala buffet, or maybe it’s a special occasion, so I’d better take my chances. Well, if I summon the Chris, Carla-san will check it out on her own. So there’s no problem, right?

We kept the gluttonous quartet company until they were satisfied with their meal, and then we left the Crystal Dining Room. We thought about playing tennis next, but our stomachs were all suffering, so we went back to our respective rooms to rest.

Two hours later, when our stomachs had calmed down, we gathered again and enjoyed playing tennis. I was able to play with the ladies to some extent, thanks to the effect of my level-up. However, even though I could move better than my opponents, my improved dynamic vision was focused on their bouncing breasts, and I lost all the matches. I don’t think I can win forever.

I was sweating from training, so I took a shower and went to the spa. I went in and appointed Ilma-san and Claretta-san to give us massages. I was as stiff as ever, but Ilma-san gently washed it off.

I was also curious to get a massage from Claretta-san. In that case, Claretta-san would have been upset, and I would have been even more embarrassed, so I am satisfied with Ilma-san’s massage.

After Ilma-san’s pleasant massage, I took a short nap. The ladies are busy checking out the new beauty products, so I’ll be able to rest for a while. Good night.