Chapter 34
Chapter 34: Construction of the Divine Shrine!
"Everyone, I apologize!"
I bowed my head to the villagers who had gathered to build the church.
To the villagers who were wondering what was going on, I explained that the church wasn't going to be a grand building like those in the city, but rather a small shelter from the rain and wind. If the village had the means, it could be expanded in the future.
And from now on, they were to address me without any honorifics, simply by my name or with the suffix "-san."
The use of "-sama" was prohibited.
The village chief objected to this, but after discussions, we agreed on the title "Dono."
For now, I wanted them to understand and begin the construction.
We all bowed together at the construction site and started working.
"Don-don, pafu-pafu! That's how it goes!"
"Don-don, pafu-pafu!"
Al, Nero, and the village children were singing in unison.
Unable to understand the meaning of those strange words, the village chief couldn't help but ask, "Alcyone-sama, Nero-sama, what does this 'don-don, pafu-pafu' mean?"
"Oh, that's a phrase Takuto taught us to motivate ourselves!"
Please, stop it. It's embarrassing.
Don't go spreading those random words I came up with so easily.
"I see, I understand! Everyone, let's join in too!"
"Don-don, pafu-pafu!"
"Don-don, pafu-pafu!"
The entire village joined in the grand chorus of "Don-don, pafu-pafu!"
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It was simple, but a satisfying shrine had been completed.
It was the first job as an apostle in this world.
Lloyd brought a man named "Kuratsuku" with him.
When he saw the wooden sculptures that he was skilled at and had placed in the shrine, he was greatly impressed and pleaded to be allowed to carve one himself if possible.
Carving was not a problem, but he attached several conditions:
- When a satisfactory piece is completed, he should contact me (through the village chief).
- In the event of a failed work, he must take responsibility and destroy it.
- He should carve his own name at the bottom.
- He must not sell it without permission.
"Yes, thank you. I will definitely abide by them."
"It might be better to start with small things and gradually carve larger ones."
I informed everyone that I would depart from this village tomorrow morning.
Although they wanted me to stay a little longer, I refused.
Instead, I told the villagers to surprise me when I come next time, and they responded firmly, saying, "Please look forward to it."
Momoko, who had been worried about her future, came to inform that she would stay in this village for the time being.
Marie once again asked to accompany them on their journey.
Traveling together amid the unknown dangers ahead posed a high risk.
However, using "Transference" with Al and the others might be a good idea...
"Marie, I'm sorry, but please stay in the village a little longer."
If I use "Transference" after joining Sieg, we can travel safely without any danger.
Since Marie didn't know the level of danger along the way, she couldn't be allowed to accompany them. He told her this and asked her to return as soon as she reached Sieg, and she agreed.
"Tact, can I talk to you for a moment?"
Fran approached and spoke.
Everyone is desperately trying to stop using the honorific title "sama."
"Can you take me with you to Sieg too?"
Fran had something she had wanted to do for a long time, and she said she wanted to leave the village now.
Fran's parents were lamenting that their daughter, who had finally returned safely, would be leaving again.
"I understand, I promise."
By the way, what about the two elementary school kids?
"Will Al and Nero go back home?"
It would be difficult to take care of the two demon lords, and Sieg is a city of humans.
The demon race would likely be avoided.
"Well, for now, they'll play at Granny's place."
"I'll go back home~"
For now, it's a temporary farewell for the two of them.
"When we do something interesting, be sure to call us."
"Okay~"
"I got it, I'll definitely call."
"That's what a master does!"
"Master~!"
Please, spare me from being called "master"!