I'm a Goddess to Be Devoured by the Protagonist - Chapter 32

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Episode 32
Through the carriage window, an expanse of sea began to come into view.
—Wow! Sirius, is that the sea?
—Yes, it is.
Vega, seeing the sea for the first time, couldn’t tear her sparkling eyes from the window.
By the time we’d finished admiring the water, Sapphire Village was already in sight.
[Mission Success! Reward dispensed!]
[Bread ×1]
The carriage left us in front of an inn.
From inside the inn, you could see the sea. Vega pressed herself against the window to get a better look.
—It’s so beautiful.
I found myself agreeing with her.
The clear emerald waters. Beneath the setting sun, the shimmer danced across the surface in perfect, glittering arcs.
I would have liked to give Sirius and Vega a proper vacation, but unfortunately, that wasn’t why we’d come here.
The two of us made our way toward the restaurant.
[Operations suspended due to monster sightings.]
Signs were posted all along the Harbor. Each one told the same story—boats couldn’t operate because of the monsters.
—So another monster appeared?
—Someone really ought to get rid of the wretched thing.
The townspeople were whispering about the monster among themselves.
We’ll handle that monster for you.
But first, rest.
[Mission]
[After finishing dinner, rest comfortably for a considerable time.]
[Reward upon success: Bread ×1]
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The next day, Sirius returned to the Harbor.
Among the ordinary boats anchored there, several had skulls painted on their sails.
Those were Pirate Ships.
The townspeople didn’t seem bothered by the pirates openly moored in the harbor. It was a village that lived on good terms with them.
What we were looking for was the Pirate Ship whose sail bore a skull with a red rose pierced through its left eye.
I wonder where it could be…….
Ah! There it is.
[ ( ᐕ)_/ ]
The system interface pointed to one of the Pirate Ships, and Sirius immediately climbed aboard.
—Sigh…….
A woman sat on the deck, letting out a weary breath.
—Hm? Who are you?
The woman merely questioned the uninvited stranger’s appearance, neither startled nor moving to drive him away.
—I’m here to exterminate the monster. Will you help us?
The woman’s eyes widened in disbelief.
—The monster, you mean… the one in the sea?
—Yes.
—But how can I trust your abilities?
—I can wield Aura.
—Aura?
Before the questioning woman, Sirius summoned Aura to his blade and displayed it.
—Wow, you’re serious.
Aura turned out to be surprisingly useful. Just seeing it made it clear how strong Sirius was.
—All right, let’s give it a try. I’m the captain of this ship—Capella. What’s your name?
—I’m Sirius.
—I see. Sirius, I’m counting on you.
Pirate Captain Capella. She was one of the characters from the original work.
I clicked on Capella’s portrait on the screen to check her abilities.
[Seduction]
[Seduces those of the opposite sex who match her preferences.]
That’s quite a useful skill.
When I was reading the original, I was curious what abilities she’d have, but I never expected something like this.
—Baby Flowers! Come say hello!
At Capella’s call, men suddenly emerged from every corner of the ship.
The Listener of Wishes Drawing Diagonal Lines marvels.
When I read the original work, I wondered what the Baby Flowers were, but seeing them in person made it instantly clear.
The sailors’ faces were all equally adorable. They were truly Baby Flowers.
-Hello!
-Good to see you.
The Baby Flowers each greeted Sirius with a word. Their faces seemed to glow.
Of course, no one was quite as handsome as Sirius.
Still, when it comes to looks, Sirius is unmatched.
-All right then, we set sail immediately! Raise the anchor!
The captain here was certainly a man of action.
But we do have something we need to take care of first…….
-Wait, would it be all right if I brought along the child traveling with us?
-Ah. Yes, do that.
Leaving the child alone at an inn felt wrong, and since this journey itself wasn’t particularly dangerous, I decided Vega would come along with us.
Shortly after, Sirius boarded the ship with Vega.
Capella looked down at Vega.
It seemed like she was watching more intently than necessary…….
-When you come of age, are you thinking of joining our crew?
-Oh, no. I’m not.
Vega felt uncomfortable under Capella’s gaze and hid behind Sirius. Capella found this adorable and laughed.
Then she turned to Sirius and spoke.
-Anyway, you’re not my type. Terribly handsome, but alas, that’s the way it is.
Capella was a woman with firm tastes. To someone who liked cute men, Cold Beauty Man Sirius simply didn’t appeal.
How could that possibly be? Sirius had looks that transcended preference—surely anyone would find him attractive.
It really was quite an unwavering taste.
-Now we truly set sail!
Whoosh.
A sail bearing a skull with a rose in one eye socket billowed open, and the ship departed.
-Wow! I never thought I’d get to ride on a ship. I’ve only ever seen one in pictures.
-Is that so.
-Yes! This is absolutely amazing!
It was cute the way Vega stayed glued to Sirius’s side, delighted. Whether it was because there were so many unfamiliar people or because she was afraid of falling off the moving ship, I couldn’t say.
In the meantime, Sirius was watching the Baby Flowers scurrying about in various directions. Since he couldn’t possibly be fond of them, I found myself curious about why he was observing them.
The Listener of Wishes Drawing Diagonal Lines wonders at your thoughts.
-Do you perhaps find those men attractive?
What kind of question is that?
The Listener of Wishes Drawing Diagonal Lines announces that his tastes are quite broad.
I’m not sure what the point of the question was, but at any rate, my tastes have been made known.
-I see.
I’m not entirely sure what kind of response that is. I suppose I’ll just accept it as is.
The Listener of Wishes Drawing Diagonal Lines asks about your aesthetic preferences.
Since I’m curious too, I should ask back.
-I’m not entirely certain.
I should have expected as much. Even thinking back to the original work, which had no romance whatsoever, it seems fitting.
-I see.
[ ( ᐛ )? ]
-Outward appearance doesn’t seem to concern me.
Why did I change what I said? This had never happened before, which struck me as odd.
Now that I think about it, this never happened in the original work either…….
-Hey.
There wasn’t much time to contemplate the oddness of Sirius.
Perhaps feeling his gaze, several of the Baby Flowers approached.
But his words were awfully terse?
-You’re not getting any ideas about our Capella, are you?
I wondered why, but several of the Baby Flowers had their guards up at the appearance of a handsome man.
-I’m not.
-And how are we supposed to believe that?
-I…….
-I what?
-……Am not.
—What are you talking about?
When Sirius uttered something so bland, the Baby Flowers regarded him with pity.
—In any case, the moment I see that tail wagging, I’m throwing you straight into the sea. Remember that.
—Understood.
You’re answering my threats far too honestly. Can’t you at least try to argue back?
Contrary to my hopes, Sirius merely watched as the Baby Flowers passed him by.
—Does this matter trouble you as well?
[ ( ᐛ )??? ]
What good does worrying do?
I know you don’t do strange things, but they were our allies.
Even if their words were rather few.
[The Listener of Wishes Drawing Diagonal Lines says they’re concerned, but for now there’s no need to do anything.]
—I see.
Vega was staring intently at Sirius, who conversed with empty air.
—Is the Divine One also worried?
—Yes.
—Throwing me into the sea… that’s too cruel.
—I think so too.
Sirius patted Vega gently to reassure her.
So he had this tender side to him after all.
Not a trace of the original’s decimated, worn-down Sirius was visible.
—Drop anchor! We’re stopping here!
Before anyone quite realized it, they’d reached the Monster, and Capella brought the ship to a halt.
—Look at that thing—it’s enormous, isn’t it?
Where Capella pointed, a massive, jet-black octopus with a ferocious visage writhed in the water.
—Now then, Baby Flowers. Use your ability.
—Yes!
Capella singled out one of the Baby Flowers. I checked her ability.
[Toddle Walk on Water]
[Allows you to walk on water for a set duration.]
The name was strange, but for a Baby Flowers who lived in the sea, it seemed like a usable skill.
Capella leapt from the ship and immediately stepped onto the surface of the sea.
—Come on, follow me! I finally want to see that thing disappear!
At those words, Sirius jumped after her.
—Shrooooaaar!
The Monster lashed out with legs like ancient trees.
Slice!
Sirius’s blade opened a wound in the Monster’s flesh.
Simply severing the legs would take far too long.
Sirius moved swiftly, making a loop with the Monster’s pursuing legs and threading another leg through it, tangling them together.
As he repeated this, all eight legs became hopelessly knotted.
—Oh, you’re quite skilled!
Capella, slicing away at the Monster’s legs beside him, marveled at his technique.
The Monster, lacking much intelligence, simply slammed its knotted legs down again and again but could not untangle them.
—Baby Flowers, I’m beginning to struggle!
—Is that so? Understood. Hang in there just a bit longer.
The Baby Flowers with the ability to walk on water said she was finding it difficult to maintain her power.
If they weren’t careful, she would fall into the sea.

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