It’s Trouble Because Unrequited Love Is So Fun - Chapter 40

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“Right. Oh, that thing Evelyn has, my friend who’s a western tiger divine made it back when he was really strong, then threw it away somewhere. Tsk… That unlucky thing.”

 

“Oh, really? Grandpa, you’re a northern divine, so how did you end up knowing a western tiger?”

 

Then Squirrel started coughing and glanced at me, muttering slyly with a face that seemed to be hiding something.

 

“…Ah, anyway! That, that divine’s flower or whatever is basically junk. I don’t know where she picked that up to worship it. Tsk. Want me to give you some junk too? Then you could get revenge right away.”

 

“No, no, no.”

 

So she’s acting all high and mighty with just some junk?

 

But I had no intention of treating a divine’s power as merely some trinket to make oneself shine.

 

Right, I had an ability.

 

Not an ability given by others, even if they were divines, but an ability I could use myself. The ability to construct buildings!

 

“Then, you know… Should I build you a proper house, Grandpa?”

 

“What? That sounds good. I did need a place to rest anyway… But why is this scary?”

 

“It’s common knowledge among the Empire’s citizens that divines can cultivate their power in sanctuaries.”

 

“Yeah, th-that’s right.”

 

“Then in a sanctuary, Grandpa could get stronger too! Killing two birds with one stone, right?”

 

“Ah, um…”

 

“Why?”

 

Why does this squirrel have such a reluctant expression?

 

“I… might not be able to…”

 

Why does he have that face like he’s hiding something again?

 

But just as I was looking at Squirrel with suspicious eyes.

 

“…Ah, got it! Let’s build a sanctuary. Wait and see.”

 

Squirrel wagged his tail frantically and spat out the acorn he’d been holding in his cheek with a ‘pop.’

 

※ Serenthia’s Sweet and Loving Survival Mission♥ Third one! ※

 

【Kairozen Castle】 Outer Castle ‘Sacred Territory’ (Outer Castle 3/5)

 

【Sanctuary】 Remodeling!

 

“To think I’m establishing my third goal already, how deeply moving…”

 

Squirrel’s tail, which had lost a lot of fur, twitched.

 

Looking at the letters carved on the acorn Squirrel brought, I decided to confess my plan.

 

“Squirrel, have you gotten a bit stronger now?”

 

“Huh? Yeah! Look at this muscular, brawny body!”

 

No, he looks completely soft without any muscles at all.

 

But I narrowed my eyes.

 

“You’re a divine. Can you do ‘divine blessing’?”

 

‘Divine blessing.’

 

It was a kind of performance that the divines, who have now hidden themselves, used to show when they revealed themselves to the world.

 

There were stories that humans who received divine blessings would be cured of illness, become healthy, and gain positive and happy hearts.

 

After thinking for a while, Squirrel soon swished his tail.

 

“Ooh, divine blessing… I wonder if I can do it?”

 

“When the sanctuary remodeling is finished, I’m going to get married here… At my wedding, will you shower us with lots of blessings?”

 

“Ooh, blessings…?”

 

Squirrel’s tail swished.

 

“…It seems possible. But there’s one prerequisite.”

 

“Huh?”

 

“0.1g of Raphael’s recognition of your abilities.”

 

“…Is 0.1g a quantitative element?”

 

“No, just ‘a little bit’ of recognition would be enough. Anyway, if there’s just that, it’s possible!”

 

…This won’t be easy?

 

***

 

Nine o’clock in the morning.

 

After summoning Serenthia as usual, Raphael rested his chin on his hand and looked at her.

 

Today, fortunately, he could still control his power.

 

Right then, Serenthia quickly pulled out a sketch from her pocket and showed it to Raphael.

 

“Um, Your Grace! What do you think of this magnificent building?”

 

“What kind of blueprint is this now. It’s not a heart though.”

 

…Why? Why have I gotten used to hearts?

 

As he was reflecting on himself, Serenthia spoke.

 

“I want to remodel the sanctuary!”

 

“Why the sanctuary.”

 

“How about having our wedding in a newly renovated sanctuary? Then we could show the people gathered at the sanctuary the divines’ miraculous power and blessings, and widely proclaim the greatness of The North…!”

 

“But there are no divines. They’re all dead.”

 

Serenthia moved her lips as if trying to say something, then finally managed to speak.

 

“B-but…! If we make the sanctuary magnificent again, a divine might appear, right?”

 

Raphael stared intently at Serenthia.

 

Right, at least her architectural ability was ‘decent.’

 

“Fine, I was thinking of cleaning it up anyway. Try the remodeling once. But…”

 

“Yes?”

 

“Do it in front of my eyes.”

 

“Huh, why? Do you want to keep watching me?”

 

“Absolutely not.”

 

“That’s disappointing.”

 

“The sanctuary, who knows what might pop out. I don’t want you dying alone.”

 

“Ah… I understand.”

 

Serenthia’s eyes glinted ominously.

 

As if she had something she wasn’t telling him.

 

“Then I’ll definitely stick close to your side and move to the sanctuary. You don’t need to worry about me getting separated!”

 

Ignoring her overly honest words, Raphael walked a step ahead of Serenthia and muttered.

 

“I’m not worried.”

 

Why does that woman’s hand keep coming to mind?

 

***

 

“Serenthia. The sanctuary is my territory. You’re not in any danger at all. Hurry up and tell Raphael! That you’re safe!”

 

“…Why should I say that?”

 

This is… an opportunity to be trapped alone together in a dark and damp sanctuary?

 

‘I absolutely can’t let this slip away.’

 

Since I had very dark, black, and sinister ulterior motives, I absolutely did not say ‘I’m very safe in the sanctuary!’

 

Then Squirrel said solemnly.

 

“I see. You’re really crazy.”

 

“Exactly.”

 

“Then I’ll help the love between you two for crazy you! As a great divine!”

 

Help from Grandpa Squirrel, is this something worth looking forward to?

 

With a somewhat doubtful expression, I magnificently stepped into the sanctuary with Raphael.

 

“Be careful.”

 

“Oh my, I’m so scared.”

 

“…You don’t look scared. For now, come closer.”

 

“Yes! I’ll stick close. Shall we hold hands too?”

 

“You’re scheming again.”

 

“…I’m trying to specialize in scheming too.”

 

“Are you just saying everything on your mind now?”

 

“Yep. I decided to be honest. Though somehow, it seems a bit excessive right now…”

 

Why do these honest feelings keep popping out in front of Raphael?

 

‘It’s not like I’m going through some three-stage transformation, but I suddenly started acting up after holding hands.’

 

My mouth ran wild like someone whose brainwashing had been undone.

 

Perhaps because of that, Raphael seemed to have given up on me now.

 

He quickly entered the sanctuary.

 

The atmosphere of the sanctuary was cold and heavy. It seemed like a place no one ever visited.

 

Though the ceiling was high, the windows were small, so no light came into the interior at all.

 

The stone walls had also aged from weathering over the years. Here and there, broken bricks could be seen from the aftermath of demonic beasts.

 

‘If I change the walls while preserving the bricks…’

 

I sketched and took notes in the sketchbook I had brought in my arms.

 

Right then, Squirrel whispered secretly.

 

“If this place feels dangerous, you two will stick closer together, right…? Then I’ll make it dangerous for you!”

 

Squirrel knocked a stone hanging from the ceiling down to the floor with a thud.

 

‘Oh my, he’s trying so hard. Old man…’

 

Of course, I was…

 

‘Good job, old man. Do more!’

 

…busy cheering on the elderly squirrel enthusiastically.

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