I'm a Goddess to Be Devoured by the Protagonist - Chapter 38

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Episode 38
The male staff member smiled and bowed politely.
—I’ll show you to your room. Do you have any luggage you’d like brought up?
—We have none.
The two of them rested in their guest room.
The bed looked so plush that it seemed ready to wash away all the fatigue they’d accumulated.
* * *
The next day, the two received massages. Beneath a white rectangle blocking the broadcast screen, masseuses could be heard muttering.
—What kind of body is this…….
—……It’s like stone.
—It’s so hard we can barely work on it…….
—Oh! I’m so sorry! Our staff have been rude!
The male staff member jumped in between them.
—I’ll give the massage myself! Please, allow me!
Crack-crack-crack!
A sound that shouldn’t come from a human body emanated from where Sirius was.
—That feels better, yes?
—Indeed.
If that’s the case, I suppose it’s fortunate…….
Crackle! Pop-crackle!
Can’t something be done about these ghastly sounds? They’re making me nervous just listening.
* * *
Another day later. Warming their bodies in a warm bath.
—We’ve prepared this for you both. Let me open it for you.
Since the two were undressing, all I could see was the white rectangle.
—Oh wow, there are flowers floating on the water!
Two men entered a flower bath together.
The flowers certainly suited them both.
—It’s warm and wonderful.
Vega’s voice, now submerged in the bath, carried across the space.
—Oh. Sirius, your muscles are incredibly firm!
—They are.
—Yes! I want to become like you, Sirius. How should I do that?
There was a pause as Sirius seemed to consider his answer.
I decided to step in here. I’m not sure if Sirius checked the system window, since the screen was still blocked.
—Sleep well every day, and eat good food without being picky about it.
Sirius read the content of my message.
He’s doing well even though he can’t see.
—But vegetables don’t taste good…….
—You must eat them anyway.
Since Sirius was a proper adult who didn’t indulge in picky eating, Vega seemed to believe his words absolutely.
Tap. Tap.
Clean footsteps sounded from outside the bath. It seemed there was another person here besides the two of them.
—Is there anything you need? We can serve food and drinks here as well.
It was the male staff member’s voice, matching those neat footsteps.
—We’d like some sweet drinks and snacks, please.
—Of course, understood.
Naturally, Sirius didn’t care for overly sweet foods. This order was for Vega’s sake.
A moment later, there came a clattering sound.
—Tasty!
—Vega. You’re going to spill it all.
—Oh, oops.
Whoosh.
A sound of something being pushed came from beneath the white rectangle.
—You may have mine as well.
—Wow, if I eat like this I’ll get fat.
—Vega can afford to gain more weight.
—Is that so?
It seemed he pushed the sweets and drink toward Vega’s side.
—Then I’ll eat with gratitude!
Crunch, crunch.
Watching something delicious being eaten made my mouth water involuntarily.
But a god has his pride, and I couldn’t very well send a message asking them to build some sort of altar and make an offering.
-I’ll clean it for you.
-Thank you!
Hearing only their voices, they sounded like affectionate brothers.
That night.
Vega lay on the plush bed and asked a question.
-Sirius, why did you suddenly choose to take a vacation?
-The deity commanded it.
At the mention of a god, Vega’s eyes went wide with surprise.
-Ah. You said the deity had returned.
-That’s correct.
-But you look like you don’t understand why they’re having you do this.
-That’s right.
At Sirius’s words, Vega tilted his head, then nodded knowingly.
-The deity must have thought you’d enjoy something like this, so they had you do it.
-Did you enjoy doing such things, Vega?
-I did enjoy it.
Vega answered with a bright smile.
Shortly after, Vega fell asleep like a child who had played all day long.
-O divine one.
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-May I ask what you enjoy?
[The Wish Listener Who Draws Diagonal Lines wonders why you’re asking such a thing.]
-Because I wish to know you.
Now that I thought about it, I realized I didn’t know much about you. We’d never asked, never been told.
I wasn’t sure why I was asking now, but since the curiosity was there, I decided to answer.
What could I possibly enjoy?
[The Wish Listener Who Draws Diagonal Lines says that they enjoy a soft, comfortable bed.]
A plush bed is the best.
Sirius pressed the pillow beside him, testing its softness.
-Then you should find this place to your liking.
[The Wish Listener Who Draws Diagonal Lines says that seems likely.]
Sirius gazed quietly at the pillow, as if thinking of something.
[The Wish Listener Who Draws Diagonal Lines asks why you’re doing that.]
-It’s nothing much.
[The Wish Listener Who Draws Diagonal Lines grows dejected because you won’t explain.]
-Truly, it’s nothing.
Sirius lay down his body as if preparing for sleep.
[The Wish Listener Who Draws Diagonal Lines says to have pleasant dreams.]
-Thank you.
With those words, only the sound of even breathing filled the room.
* * *
A month ago, because of those events, I learned that the deity was a being with substance.
So I thought, what if I went on adventures together with them, like Vega does?
But that was impossible.
We could never be together like that.
You only descended from the heavens for a time, for my sake, and now you’ve returned.
The deity came down only for a moment, yet I had to waste a month of their time.
I couldn’t waste any more of their time. I had already imposed enough on them.
Still, it wouldn’t hurt to ask about them, would it?
That question echoed in one corner of my heart.
* * *
The last day at the hotel arrived.
-I do hope you both had a wonderful time?
-Yes!
-Indeed.
The male staff member stepped closer to Sirius and whispered.
-If you’ve gained any fond memories from your adventures, I would ask that you seek out my master, Blue Bird.
How is he good at everything? A subordinate of Blue Bird, then.
Sirius’s expression didn’t waver in the slightest at the staff member’s ominous whisper.
I shall call again at another time.
Very well. I am grateful for your words.
* * *
The second course was vacation. Since we’d already spent time in the city, we decided to pass this vacation by the sea.
First we went to Sapphire Village and did some Sea Gazing.
Whoooosh…… whoooosh…….
The pleasant sound of the waves filled my space.
Just hearing it is healing—I wonder what it does for those two?
Sirius gazed out toward the distant horizon, while Vega’s eyes sparkled with wonder at the sea as if seeing it for the first time.
Huh? What are you two doing here?
The two of them had been discovered by Capella, the pirate captain. I’d deliberately avoided meeting him, thinking Sirius might find it tiresome.
We are taking a rest.
Ah. Rest? Well, we know all about rest. Come along.
It seemed Capella and the young flowers had been playing on the other side.
Little ones playing with a ball, little ones splashing in the water. At the sight of such beauty, I felt my spirits lifting.
What are you doing? Come join us and play.
Capella tapped Sirius on the back. Yet Sirius seemed uncertain what to do.
So I decided to step in.
The Wish Listener Who Draws Diagonal Lines says playing in seawater is fun.
Understood.
Sirius walked straight into the sea.
Uh…… this looks a bit……. Like someone making an extreme choice…….
The Wish Listener Who Draws Diagonal Lines says you don’t need to wade in that deep.
At that, Sirius came back out. He seemed to have no concept of moderation.
A person who doesn’t know how to relax.
Beside us, Vega and the young flowers were already splashing water at each other, playing happily.
Should I perhaps join them as well?
The Wish Listener Who Draws Diagonal Lines says that’s not necessary.
Then I shall remain here alone.
Whoooosh…… whoooosh…….
Nothing but the sound of waves surrounded Sirius. Somehow, standing alone, he looked rather lonely.
Whoosh.
But only for a moment—a ball came flying. Fortunately, Sirius twisted his body and dodged it.
The ball had clearly been thrown with the intent to hit Sirius’s head. I hurriedly scanned the crowd for the culprit.
But the culprit came to us of their own accord. I wondered who it could be, and it was the young flower who had called out to Sirius—the one with green hair.
Hey, how about a game of dodgeball?
So it wasn’t trouble—they’d come to play together.
Very well.
For once, Sirius did not refuse.
Perfect timing—we have an odd number of people. Come on. Let me show you Green Flower’s skill.
So that’s why I’d noted the green hair. But I hadn’t expected the name to be Green Flower itself.
Following Green Flower, a dodgeball court had been drawn in the sand.
Whistle!
At someone’s whistle, the game began.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
Sirius hit three players in quick succession.

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