Chapter 31

Chapter 31: Forgotten Mission!

"I am protected by dragons!"

The village chief, who had returned from the brink of death, felt as if he was about to go back again.

Last night, in the end, I couldn't resist Al's decision and had to push my own opinion aside.

All the weapons were donated, and the dragons constantly watched over us from the mountains, ready to fly down at any sign of trouble.

...However, I did something bad to Lloyd.

"Takuto-sama, is it just my imagination that the number of weapons feels greater than yesterday?"

"I've been found out after all! It tripled after a little experimentation."

Last night, in order to confirm the skill of "Replication," I had been relentlessly duplicating weapons.

As expected, I could only replicate up to two.

Replicating a duplicated weapon didn't increase their numbers.

I could hold multiple weapons and use the skill, so replication was possible.

As a result, as long as we were aware of a certain range, we could replicate them.

However, large objects like mountains couldn't be replicated, so I think it's impossible to replicate buildings as well.

"It's something unimaginable until recently."

The village chief seems to be on the verge of shock.

You can't guarantee happiness even if you go to the afterlife! While thinking that, I looked at the village chief and remembered something important.

The reason I came to this world! Yes, I have to spread Elin as a god!

"Can I have a moment?"

I told the village chief and the villagers that if there was no god worshiped in this village, I would like them to worship Elin.

If it's not inconvenient, I would like to build a small church-like building in an available space.

Whenever they have time, I would appreciate it if they could offer a prayer of gratitude.

I won't force anyone into it.

If they have other gods they want to believe in, they are free to do so.

"If that's all right, I would be delighted to do it. There's no doubt that it's thanks to you, Takuto-sama, that this village has been saved. If Takuto-sama's God is the god to be worshiped, it's definitely wonderful. There's no reason to refuse."

The village chief and the villagers readily agreed.

It infuriated me every time Elin was called a great god!

"However, it's painful not to know what Lady Elin looks like."

Indeed, having an object of worship or not makes a huge difference.

I need a way to materialize my imagination...

I remember, Lila said she can freely transform into trees.

And she can also transmit images.

I've found the right person for the job!

"I'll be right back."

Using Teleportation, I arrived at the central tree in the "Forest of Lost Souls," where Lila should be.

I immediately call for Lila.

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"Calling me this frequently is unnecessary, Takuto-sama."

"Sorry about that. I could only ask for your help, Lila."

"I've read the request details, so I understand. There's no other choice."

Lila touched a tree, and a branch about fifty centimeters long sprouted from it.

The branch transformed and took on the form of Elin.

"...Lila, sorry, but it's not quite what I had in mind."

Different, yet not entirely different.

The image of Elin that I requested to be created this time was that of a splendid goddess I encountered in a moment of awe.

However, the image in my mind was that of a clumsy goddess lying down, eating sweets, and reading a magazine.

Elin was a clumsy goddess, so Lila made a wooden statue accordingly.

"Is it as you imagined?"

The quality of the wooden statue crafted by Lila was quite high!

Because it was so high, it accentuated the elegance, increasing the level of elegance.

Since she made it for me, I'll accept it as it is.

"I'll go with this image."

I touched the tree with my right hand.

This time, I'll make sure not to make any mistakes and beautify Elin to the maximum.

"Is this good?"

It's just as I imagined.

There's absolutely no trace of clumsiness.

Lila, you did a great job.

Beside it, there's another wooden statue.

"...What's this?"

"As you can see."

"I know it's Lila, but..."

"If you want other people to appreciate it, I'd like to be appreciated too."

I see.

I'll place it next to Elin.

I'll create replicas of both statues.

I'll thank Lila and return to the village of Gond.

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When I showed the statues Lila had made to everyone, they were all amazed.

They praised them as "a peerless beauty" and "a lovely goddess."

I explained further and had Lila's statue placed beside Elin's, for everyone to worship.

Of course, no one objected.

Based on the villagers' opinions, it was decided to build a church in the central square.

"Takuto-sama, as the one who governs the village, I have a request."

"What is it?"

"If it's not too much trouble, I would like to become friends and have a means to contact you in case of any incidents. May I add you as a friend?"

My third friend registration was with "Gordon (the village chief of Gond)."