Chapter 423 – 36. Temporary Return to the Empire
Han Si-woo and his party came to the capital of the Glazer Empire with Adlen’s party and the dungeon raiding party.
They were scheduled to return to the Kingdom of Palania in a few days, but there was someone who left a few steps ahead of them.
This is Miko, the shrine maiden of Futashima.
Although she made the most outstanding contribution in rescuing her son Renpati, she deliberately took a step back.
For Miko, who spent her entire life on Futashima and on a small island, the magnificent and splendid Imperial Capital and Imperial Castle were a burden.
The only people I know are Siwoo and his group and Adlen’s party, who I’ve become close friends with.
However, there were many nobles who wanted to meet Miko, a priest connected to one of the ten goddesses and famous for her wisdom.
Every single one of these is something that a shaman wants to avoid.
In the end, I told Siwoo and the others that the given mission was over and that I would go back first.
And that evening.
“Uhm…”
Miko, a shrine maiden, nodding her head and dozing off on her sofa after finishing her meal.
She fell asleep as if she was being drawn to something.
“You’re here, our child.”
“You are here, our child.”
They came face to face with the twin gods who had summoned their shaman.
“Oh…?”
Miko was momentarily taken aback by her unexpected encounter and belatedly fell to her knees in a panic.
“Two, the shrine maiden who serves you two most closely. Miko greets you. Twin Gods.”
I can’t help but be surprised.
Although she had received wisdom from the twin gods of the sun and moon several times, this was her first time meeting them directly.
Black hair and white hair. Long hair and short hair.
The golden eye on the right and the silver eye on the left.
Black armor and white shaman uniform, etc.
The twin goddesses seemed to be polar opposites, as if they were inverted.
Miko was thrilled by the appearance, which was completely identical to what she saw in the paintings of the shrine and the stone statues of the two temples.
“As expected, the imperial capital is good. As befits the capital of an empire, the veins are overflowing with energy.”
“Thanks to you, we were able to meet you, our child, like this.”
“Ah.”
“Still, we like the islands of Futashima.”
“Sometimes it’s not a bad idea to go on an outing like this.”
The twin goddesses spoke as if chatting lightly to ease the believer’s tension.
A solemn yet powerful moon goddess.
A gentle and warm sun goddess.
Even though they seemed contradictory, her attitude towards Miko was filled with deep trust.
“Now that I’ve seen it like this, I feel like I want to talk more.”
“We don’t have much time, so let’s get straight to the point. First, raise your head.”
“Excuse me…”
I wondered how I could see the two of you face to face, but the goddesses I believed in said there was no time.
So, I endured the anxiety of wondering if it was profanity and raised my head even though my whole body was shaking.
‘Huh…’
Miko frowned.
Two brilliant halos were shining in front of her nose, making it impossible to see clearly.
The twin gods laughed at the cute appearance of the believer and continued speaking.
“You always worked hard for us, and it was a lot of work.”
“And the things that happened this time were done especially well.”
“Starting from the internal strife at Futashima to the rescue of Hero Adlen.”
“It’s worth it for us to take a little risk.”
“…?”
Miko couldn’t understand what they said.
Instead of answering the shaman’s questions, the twin goddesses just smiled calmly.
Starting with the rebellion by the Tsukitsune family on Fox Island, the confrontation with Onihime, the appearance of demons, etc.
Although they were forgotten as major incidents continued one after another, the twin goddesses originally caused strife among themselves.
There are many reasons, but there is one fundamental cause.
It was to guide the future in the direction they both wanted.
‘The power of wisdom does not really mean knowing everything.’
‘That’s the same even if we’re gods like ourselves.’
‘So, in order to better resolve the chaos in Futashima, a separate method is needed.’
‘This time, there were several interfering forces, so it was uneasy, but it was resolved safely, just like before.’
‘I guess it’s all thanks to the shaman, the saint, and her.’
‘I never thought it would capture the bodies and minds of the three who will lead Futashima.’
‘That’s a good thing. Thanks to you, even if we can’t do it, there will be peace for hundreds of years.’
‘Yes. So there has to be a reward.’
‘It’s a compensation that’s satisfying enough for both sides… I hope you are happy.’
The twin goddesses continue to teach the still bewildered shrine maiden Miko.
As her praise and expression of gratitude continued, her face turned red with emotion.
And soon after, Miko saw the future they showed her a few hours later.
“Huh, huh…?”
I was so embarrassed that I woke up without even being able to properly greet the twin goddesses.
“Huh?!”
She raised her head from the sofa and had a blank expression.
It wasn’t my first time seeing this scene.
I saw it vaguely, though not as clearly as before.
In a dream, or during meditation.
It was just something that suddenly occurred to me without any continuation.
However, the sensation I felt each time was deeply ingrained in my body.
On the lips, hands, legs, stomach, groin, and skin.
All of that was reflected in her Miko’s body at the same time, making her shiver.
“Ah…♡”
A happy sigh that naturally escapes from home.
Miko staggered to her feet and slowly walked back to her room.
Miko tried to throw her body onto the soft bed, but she belatedly went into the bathroom that came into view and cleaned her body.
After her bath, I meticulously applied her soothing balm.
Only after that did the shaman get under the blanket and quietly close her eyes.
Excited. Excited. Excited.
“…”
Even though she is alone, her heart is pounding loudly, making her feel dizzy.
And it won’t be long.
Knock.
“Miko, go in.”
“… Yes♡”
He came.
Han Si-woo leaves Hero Elaine’s mansion after promising a date.
I could have gone back right away, but I had more time than I thought, so I moved somewhere else.
Even though the necessary business has been completed, there is still a lot that the Imperial Capital can do.
For example, meeting the Third Princess faction residing in the Imperial Capital or, conversely, hostile factions are also good.
In particular, the 1st Princess faction that Michael was in was already splitting up, so it was very tasty food.
Aside from this type of politics, it is also good to use the knowledge you can as a non-regressor.
It’s just a pity that I don’t have enough time.
Then, as I was leaving a nobleman’s party, my eyes suddenly flashed.
“What…?!”
“Nice to meet you, saint.”
“Nice to meet you, saint.”
Siwoo’s assessment of the situation itself was quick, but doubts arose as soon as he saw the two.
“How here…?”
It is not simply because the Twin Gods came to meet him.
It was strange that he was brought in so suddenly, as it was probably not a place where he had any influence.
Even the elven gods could only be met within the World Tree, which could be considered their alter ego.
But how did the twin gods appear from Futashima to this far away place?
‘No way…’
Siwoo is reflexively wary, remembering the possibility of illusions or traps.
The long-haired black moon god waved his hand.
“It’s annoying, so just listen.”
“We planted a little bit of our power.”
“It’s not good value for money, but it was the situation.”
“We are the ones who should show sincerity.”
“Ah…”
I didn’t completely understand it, but the gods said that’s what I was going to do.
Since it didn’t make sense, I decided to put aside my doubts.
There is no one around me who would have planned something like this right now, so this is the most likely explanation.
“I don’t feel very good, but it’s not bad to be suspicious.”
“Anyway, I really don’t have time, so I’ll be blunt.”
“You, saint. Go to the mansion immediately and embrace our child, Miko.”
“I’m asking you to please. That child is desperately wanting it.”
“Haha…”
An awkward voice came out.
God himself had to use up his spiritual power to tell me to embrace Miko.
Even if you said thank you, you might have thought, ‘Why did it have to go this far?’
Still, the elf gods were similar, so it’s not that strange.
‘That’s how much he is loved by the gods.’
Just because it was her sister-in-law didn’t mean she was forgotten.
She thought that just because it was a location, she might end up procrastinating.
That’s right, Miko is scheduled to return to Futashima in two days, and she heard that those who came with her have already arrived in the imperial capital. Anyway, I thought Miko wouldn’t like having her experience her first time in such an unfamiliar place, but seeing as her twins showed up, it didn’t seem like that.
The Twin Gods read his thoughts and burst into laughter.
“Haha! I guess I just don’t like it!”
“Miko, that kid. She’s been looking forward to it ever since that day.”
“I’ve been delusional so much that I’m now confusing foresight with imagination.”
“I thought she would probably get lovesick if I sent her back as is.”
It was a truth that would have Miko rolling around on the floor once she realized it.
After seeing the future a few times, she becomes conscious of her first night with Shi-woo, and as she continues to be conscious, she naturally sees glimpses of premonitions related to him. In that way, she continues to cycle endlessly, to the point where even Miko herself can’t tell.
“Okay, okay. Let’s go right now.”
“Yes. Please.”
“Please save Miko… And.”
“For your endless blessings… I will die… Lee, Run.”
“Already hung up, … Yes… Officially… Eh, ha…”
The twin gods’ words could not continue from there.
The two disappeared without even saying goodbye.
He only blinked once, and the space he had been in before was completely gone, and he was back to its original state.
Although I feel somewhat lost, a second visit to Futashima is undecided.
Looking forward to meeting again someday, Siwoo turned to Miko.
It’s only a little past evening, so it’s probably in the dining room or living room.
“Miss Miko? I saw her earlier and she was dozing on the sofa.”
“Not there? Uhm, we didn’t see it either. So maybe it’s in the room?”
“Thank you both.”
After lightly kissing Belluna and Rosaline, Siwoo headed to Miko’s room.
As he walked down the hallway toward the shrine maiden, he somehow felt like he knew why Miko was already in her room and what was about to happen.
‘It came to me, but there’s no way it didn’t go to Miko.’
Somehow, as I stand in front of the door, the scent of fragrant soap seems to tickle my nose.
Siwoo knocked and looked for Miko, and heard her answer.
Dalkak.
Han Si-woo opened the door and went inside.
Afterward, this door was not opened until the next morning.
