Side Story 28 《Saintess Party》Elma’s POV 25: It Was a Short Life, Pig

Having crossed the border of the kingdom of Lolicon King… I mean,

the military city Berqua and crossed over to the southern large

country Lastall, we were currently killing our excessive free time.

That was because, just like at Berqua, a mysterious phenomenon in

which the residents all became healthy all of a sudden occurred

here, and for some reason the nearby monsters disappeared all at

once, too.

As such, there was no saintess work for me to do, and we were

casually doing some sightseeing around the town.

"Still, why did something like this happen out of the blue, I wonder?

But well, everyone seems happy, so it's good."

――Nom nom.

"Indeed. I, too, am happy to have such a peaceful time. The fact that

the people have no need to rely on the saintess means that the

world is peaceful, after all."

"Certainly. But it's a bit lonely, isn't it…"

――Nom nom.

"..."

Well, if you thought so, then stop moving your mouth!?

Why the heck did you keep munching on sweets while talking about

a serious topic!?

Rather, I was desperately holding myself back here, so stop gorging

yourself while walking, would you!?

I was a prim and proper saintess, you know!?

You know I couldn't be behaving like that, didn't you!?

Rather, invite me to eat together on a bench already, you pig!?

As I was inwardly grinding my teeth, the pig, perhaps reading my

feelings, pointed to the front and said, "By the way Saintess-sama, if

it's okay with you, can we sit on that bench over there?"

"Yes, I don't mind."

Smile, I gave him a nod and benevolent smile.

Huh, did it show on my face!?

No, that can't be!

My Saintess Move was perfect after all!

It wasn't something that could be seen through by the likes of this

pig!

But in that case, could it be that my thoughts finally reach the pig?

I mean, I was becoming a true goddess; maybe I had awakened to a

goddess-only special ability or something?

Yes, that must be the case.

Then for now, should I have him go buy some cold drinks and

sweets at the stalls?

While thinking so, I sit on the bench with the pig.

"…Phew. Touring such a big town sure is tiresome."

"I know right? As such let's not push ourselves and take it slow."

"Yes, I understand."

"..."

"..."

Huh, that's it!?

You weren't going to buy me cold drinks and sweets!?

Come on, get to work, my special ability!? I inwardly opened my

eyes wide but,

――Glance.

"?"

Then, I suddenly noticed that the pig was taking glances at me.

Ha, I see.

It gotta be that, right?

He actually did try to ask, but when he turned to the side, he got

fascinated by my holy and beautiful side profile, right?

Geez, he should've said so quickly, if that's the case.

Honestly, what a hopeless pig.

Alright, for this one time, I'd specially give you my order.

"Fufu, what's wrong? Is there something on my face?"

"N-no, it's just uhh…"

Squirm squirm, the pig's face flushed red.

After continuing to squirm for a while, seemingly as if he finally made

his resolve, the pig said, "I-I was just thinking that when we were

together like this, we… seemed kind of like a couple, haha…"

"..."

Huh, my bad, I didn't quite catch that, so could you repeat it?

Oh, on second thought, just stay quiet.

Right now, I was in the middle of amassing energy to use my

ultimate secret move, after all.

"Fufu, I'd be happy if we seem that way."

"Yes, it's my honor!" The pig broke into a big smile.

That was about 5 seconds before I unleased my full power on him.