Chapter 70 Part 1

Idle Talk - Escapism (Viewed from Micheline's Perspective)

"Sheriffy's here!"

"Micheline!? You just got back not too long ago from Earth. What happened to the soul you took from there, the child of the Earth?"

"Leon, right? He did return to Mirsoyute, but without divine powers, he can't do much. So, I thought it might be better to leave him be for a while."

"True, he might not be able to do much, but... at least watch over him!"

"But there's nothing I can do, even if I watch. It takes divine power to watch over him. Besides, I really want some Japanese sweets!"

Japanese sweets are truly delicious. Dorayaki, manju, daifuku, they're all exquisite! I wanted to create a world similar to Japan in my own realm so I could enjoy these sweets, but because of the previous apostle, it no longer resembles Japan. And not only that, it's on the brink of being destroyed by monsters. Why did things turn out like this? I want to help, but there's nothing I can do for now... I guess I should eat something sweet and think it over!

"Eating something sweet might inspire better ideas!"

"You really are something... Well, fine. After you eat, you'll return, okay?"

"Of course! I love you, Sheriffy! I want dorayaki, manju, daifuku, and warabimochi!"

"If you order that much, it'll consume divine power."

"Even if it does, it'll be just a tiny amount. Besides, Sheriffy has plenty of divine power."

To bring things from my own world to the divine realm, you need divine power, but it can be done with a very small amount. I love Japan, so I wanted to create a country in my world that resembled Japan and live a life immersed in Japanese entertainment. I just want to make that dream come true, but why isn't it working out? Right now, I'm in the divine realm of Earth, so I have to rely on Sheriffy, which is quite inconvenient...

"Indeed, I have extra divine power, but... fine. Dorayaki, manju, daifuku, and warabimochi, here you go."

"Thank you, Sheriffy! Can I also ask for some manga? The continuation of the one I read last time!"

"Weren't you supposed to leave after eating?"

"I'll read it while I eat."

"Fine, this is the last time, alright?"

"Okay! Thank you, Sheriffy!"

I was really curious about the continuation of this manga! I read just the first volume last time, and it was so exciting. Sheriffy told me it was completed, so I wanted to read it to the end. Plus, I have snacks. Hehe... I'm so happy.

Mmm, dorayaki is the best! The sweet red bean paste inside is delicious, and the outer layer is also incredibly tasty. Then, I immersed myself in the world of manga. Delicious snacks and manga, the perfect combination!

"Mi... line... Mich... ne... Micheline!"

"Huh? Oh, Sheriffy? What's wrong?"

I was at a good part right now. About to infiltrate the enemy's base.

"How long do you plan to stay here?! You don't respond no matter how many times I call!"

"How long? Just until I finish reading this manga."

"You finished it a long time ago! This is the fifth time!"

Huh, the fifth time? Well, I might have read it multiple times, but it's so interesting that no matter how many times I read it, it feels like the first time. Manga culture is truly amazing.

"It's time to go back."

"But I'm at a good part..."

"You've read it five times already! I'm going with you, so let's go!"

Sheriffy grabbed my hand and started flying toward Mirsoyute.

"Wait, wait, don't pull my hand so hard."

"If I don't, you won't come back."

And like that, I was pulled along by Sheriffy and returned to Mirsoyute.

"Micheline, do you have enough divine power to check on Leon's condition? Show me how Leon is doing."

"Why?"

"Why? Because he's the soul I brought from my world! Even though I failed to reincarnate him, don't just leave him alone! Watch over him!"

"Y-Yes!"

Sheriffy looked quite terrifying, her expression stern. I used my limited divine power to show Leon's condition.

"Where is this place?"

"Huh... Is this the entrance exam for the Royal School? Why is Leon here?"

I was supposed to have reincarnated him as the son of a restaurant owner in the outskirts of the capital, but for some reason, he's taking the entrance exam for the Royal School.

What's going on?

"Mishrine, what is the Royal School?"

"It's the only school in this country, and only nobles and a handful of wealthy commoners can attend."

"Why is he taking the entrance exam for such a school? Didn't you fail and reincarnate him as a poor commoner?"

"I'm not sure, but maybe it's because of my excellence that he decided to take the exam. After all, he is my apostle!"

"It's true that he haven't accomplished much. You only granted him the abilities of all elemental magic and understanding all languages. It's not because he is your apostle; the souls in my world are naturally exceptional."

"That's not true; it's all thanks to me!"

"Mishrine, you still haven't talked to Leon, have you? It's unlikely it's because of you."

"Ugh... I may not have done much, but at least I granted him abilities. Maybe that's why."

"At least Leon is getting closer to a higher position. The chance of him saving the world has increased by about 1%, right?"

"Just 1%?"

"Well, it's better than nothing. Leon doesn't even know how dire the situation in this world is or how to prevent it. It would be a miracle if he saves the world in this situation."

"Well... you're right."

I wonder if there's a way to let Leon know somehow. If he held the divine artifact I left in this world before, I could contact him. I remember the staff and book that seal the rift to another world are in the palace of this country. Maybe if he somehow gets hold of them in the palace...

I have enough divine power to make one prophecy, but it's limited to one person in the central church. Even if I give a prophecy to someone random, they might dismiss it as a coincidence, or others might not believe it. It would be ideal if the king received the prophecy, but I've never seen him in the central church... There's really nothing I can do.

"Sherifie, no matter how much I think, I can't come up with a good solution... If only someone could get the divine artifact from the palace, we could communicate, but the problem is how to convey that. Prophecy is limited to one person in the central church..."

"The main issue is that your divine power is too limited. You might have to give up and wait for Leon to go to the palace and get the divine artifact. Don't miss that moment when it comes."

"You're right..."

"If Leon were still on Earth, he wouldn't even notice if he touched the divine artifact, would he? From now on, Mishrine, you're prohibited from leaving this world."

"Nooo..."

I can't go to Earth anymore... No more manga, no more sweets, none of my favorite things!

"If people's faith increases, your divine power will recover faster, so focus on regaining their faith. It's not easy since they either have very little faith in me or believe in some other self-made god."

"But the country where Leon is still has some faith in me... So, maybe there's still a chance if I work hard?"

Prophecy consumes too much divine power, so I need to think of something else. With my current divine power... I could probably make my statue in the central church glow, but I wonder if that would change anything.

Still, it's better than doing nothing. I don't want to see the human world destroyed by monsters again. I really dislike those creatures. I have to try my best!

"Sherifie, I'll give it my all!"

"Mishrine, you look determined. Keep at it. And come visit me with sweets from time to time."

"Really?! I love you, Sherifie!"

Alright, I'll do my best to save my world!