I'm a Goddess to Be Devoured by the Protagonist - Chapter 72

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Chapter 72
“So, are you two getting along well? You and Super Mega Friend?”
Was I keeping Sirius entertained properly?
Probably not. Even here, all I’ve done is assign him dungeon raids.
“Could I get a recommendation for a world we could visit together?”
“Oh, I know just the place!”
Tondalja placed his hands on his hips.
He opened a System Window and showed it to me.
“How about checking out the Brunch Cafe? The food there is supposed to be incredible.”
The Clown’s eyes went wide with surprise.
“Isn’t that mainly where people go on d—”
An X-shaped bandage suddenly covered the Clown’s mouth. From the way Tondalja’s hand had moved, it looked like he’d affixed it using Divine Power.
“Dates?”
“No, ignore him. It’s a great place for friends too.”
That was a relief.
“Anyway, I’ve just finished designing the game mechanics. Why don’t you two play it together? Build some friendship, have some fun.”
Tondalja shook a Plastic Container that must have held a Game Chip, and I took it. There was nothing written on the container, so I had no way of guessing what kind of game it was.
All that poking at empty air earlier must have been him creating this. I had no idea how much time had passed since he’d spun the roulette for a game to materialize.
Since he said it would be fun, there was no harm in trying it out with Sirius later.
* * *
“Sirius, could you spare some time this evening?”
“Of course.”
Sirius looked puzzled but didn’t refuse or ask what it was about.
I left his question unanswered and waited until evening.
“Let’s go now.”
I took his arm. He nodded, and I pressed the teleport button.
Through the restaurant’s windows, a beautiful cityscape spread out against the night sky. It resembled Sirius’s world enough that it didn’t feel entirely unfamiliar—in fact, it seemed rather nice.
“The atmosphere is lovely.”
“Indeed.”
Every table was empty, so I could choose any seat. When I sat by the window, Sirius followed suit.
Then I locked the world with a password to keep anyone else from arriving. I wanted to avoid anyone else showing up and making comments about me and humans.
I picked up the menu that lay on the table and looked it over.
[Set A: A reliable brunch set. Perfect for sharing with a lover or a friend!]
[Set B: A sweet dessert set. Desserts for the princesses!]
[Set C: The scorching heat set fresh from the depths of Hell. Recommended for those who wish to experience ultimate spice!]
—What would you like to order?
A blurry shadow approached and asked. It seemed to be an NPC-like presence in this place.
My choice was already made.
“Set A, please.”
—Set A. Order received.
The shadow faded away.
And shortly after.
Clink, clink.
Plates began to appear on the table, and food started to be arranged on them.
Serving in the World of Gods seemed to defy convention. Rather than a waiter bringing dishes, plates and food simply materialized on the table like this.
I marveled inwardly at the appetizing food being placed on the plates.
How could every single item look so delicious? I was glad I’d brought Sirius here.
When the table was completely filled with food, the plates stopped appearing.
I picked up the nearest French Toast, dipped in egg batter and fried, then dipped it in sugar before putting it in my mouth. The toast melted gently on my tongue.
“It’s delicious.”
“…Yes, it is.”
Sirius, who was eating French Toast just as I was, spoke with noticeably less energy than usual. When I looked up, concerned, I saw worry etched on his face.
“What’s wrong? Doesn’t the food suit your taste?”
This French Toast could be eaten without dipping it in sugar, so it should be palatable even for someone who didn’t care for sweets.
“The food here is so delicious that I’m worried you won’t want to eat the food I cook for you.”
Ah, so that was it.
It was a smaller worry than I’d expected.
“You don’t need to worry. The food you make for me has its own special appeal.”
“Is that so?”
“Actually, I’ve been the one worried about troubling you by asking you to cook for me.”
“Not at all.”
Sirius seemed to enjoy watching people eat the food he’d prepared.
He poked at the fluffy pancake with his fork, then asked, “Do you happen to know how this dish is made?”

He appeared more interested in the method than the taste itself.
“Hamie can teach you if you ask.”
Pancake flour, eggs, milk, and something else—I had no idea what else went into it.
I’d cobbled together meals on my own for years and knew little about cooking. Clever Hamie would know.
* * *
The next morning.
Sirius sat across the dining table with a visibly proud Hamie perched on his shoulder.
“S-Sirius, this is far too much.”
I was flustered. Every ingredient that had been in the refrigerator had appeared as breakfast, and with good reason.
“Please eat.”
He swept his gaze across each dish in turn.
“All of it.”
It seemed Sirius expressed affection by feeding others, just as he had done with Vega before.
Well, what choice did I have? I’d have to eat it all.
I resolved to consume every ounce of Sirius’s affection.
Then a message came through from Tondalja.
[Tondalja: How’d the date go?]
[Listener: A date?]
It was Tondalja who’d said it was a nice place to go with friends.
[Tondalja: I mean, going as friends is just dating with extra steps, right?]
Now I understood. Tondalja was teasing me.
[Listener: If you keep joking around, I won’t look at your messages for a week.]
[Tondalja: Ugh. Fine. I’ll stop.]
There was no way I’d let Listener get teased without consequence.
I’d just made a rather terrifying threat to Tondalja.
* * *
“Sirius, look at this.”
I showed him the Plastic Container with the Game Chips that Tondalja had given me.
“I’ve never seen such a thing before. What is its purpose?”
“You can use this to play games—or rather, games as in… amusements.”
Though I didn’t know how to use it exactly.
I remembered watching Dream make a Game Chip glow before, but I had no idea how they’d done it. The chip didn’t shine at all when I pulled it out.
“Hamie, how do you use this?”
“You insert it here and it runs.”
[Execute Game]
A square slot appeared in the System Window, sized to hold a Game Chip.
That was different from how Dream had executed a game. Maybe that was a special ability of theirs.
I slid the Game Chip into the slot.
Whoosh.
Bright light erupted from the System Window, illuminating us both.
Then the scenery around us began to shift.
[You have entered ‘Survival Game: Untitled-Beta’.]
A survival game, of all things?
I looked around in alarm. On one side lay the ocean; on the other, a path leading into a forest.
And in the corner of my vision, three icons appeared: one shaped like meat, one like water, one like a cross. I assumed they represented the Hunger Gauge, Thirst Gauge, and Stamina Gauge respectively.
[You must survive in this place for five days.]
Five days?
That’s impossible.
“Hamie.”
I called out to Hamie.
But there was no response. Hamie, who always answered when I called.
That was when I realized something had gone wrong.
How am I supposed to get out of here?
“System Window?”
I tried calling it just in case, but nothing appeared.
“Game End. Exit. Return to my space.”
I tried mumbling everything I could think of, but nothing worked.
We were truly finished.
I looked at Sirius beside me.
The Survival Game was not easy. I couldn’t know whether he, encountering it for the first time, would be alright.
“Sirius, I’m sorry. It seems I’ve dragged you into a difficult game because of me.”
“It’s fine. If I’m with you, it doesn’t matter what happens.”
Something in his words made my chest tighten.
Even fallen into this godforsaken place, there was someone who believed in me—and it moved me more than I’d expected.
But this was not the time to indulge in such sentiments. Survival in the Survival Game was what mattered. Otherwise, we could face severe hunger or thirst.
I explained to Sirius about the gauges visible at the edge of my vision. The Hunger Gauge and Thirst Gauge each needed to be filled by eating food and drinking water respectively, while the Stamina Gauge must not be allowed to drop—meaning we couldn’t be injured or consume anything harmful.
Fortunately, Sirius seemed to grasp the game’s system easily.
I looked toward the forest entrance.
There were fruits there—should I try eating one? The reddish color made them look appetizing.
I reached up toward the tree to pluck the fruit, standing on my tiptoes, but my fingers fell short.
While I was considering whether I’d have to jump clumsily, Sirius, who had been watching me, stepped closer.
He picked the fruit without difficulty and placed it in my hand.

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