Chapter 189- Around a Campfire

[Luna POV]

When we stopped for the night, I called Gief over.

“Gief, show me how much you come with your cooking.” (Luna)

“!!!” (Gief)

He walked over with a confident look on his face.  I moved over to give him full access to the cooking area of our camp and he got to work.  After a while, he was done and everyone was sitting around a fire.

“Gief.” (Luna)

“!?” (Gief)

“You did good.” (Luna)

“!!!!!!!!!!” (Gief)

He got a smug smile on his face.

“Lass, you have no idea how much you helped him last time.  Since then, he’s been practicing every day.  He’s gotten so good that we can hardly eat anything other than his food now.” (Jarl)

“Glad I could help.” (Luna)

“Mister Jarl, how many places have you been?” (Soleil)

“You don’t need to add the mister, just call me Jarl.  As for your question, I’ve been to every country at least once, though we mostly go between the Beast Kingdom and the Celestia Kingdom.  The reason we’re going to the Elf Nation this time is because the place we’re headed to is Zan and Gief’s hometown.” (Jarl)

“Oh, I didn’t know they were from the Elf Nation.” (Velvet)

“!!...!!!!.!!..!!!” (Zan)

“I see.” (Luna)

“You understood that?” (Apollo)

“A bit.” (Luna)

“Hahahaha!  I told you it was possible, Apollo.  Now you don’t have any excuse to not try and understand them.  If me and Luna here can do it, then so can you.” (Jarl)

“!!!!” (Gief)

“Skadi, what is going on here?” (Ophidia)

“No idea, but it’s fun, so who cares.” (Skadi)

“Eh, I’ll agree to that.” (Ophidia)

“I have tried before though.  Even then I couldn’t understand them.” (Apollo)

“Well, what you have to do is pay attention to their gestures as well as the current situation.” (Luna)

“Exactly.  You’d think he’d be good at that, but no, he just can’t make heads or tails about it.” (Jarl)

“Gah.” (Apollo)

“Hehe.” (Luna)

“It really is easy to understand them nya.  Especially Zan nya.  He’s been telling me a lot of stories while we walked today nya.” (Mio)

“Luna, your party is full of weirdos.” (Apollo)

“Nah, you’re the one who’s weird.” (Luna)

“See when you deal with Luna, it’s best to just not think about anything.  It’ll only tire you out.” (Velvet)

“Good job Velvet, you’ve come so far from the person that would point out everything that big sis did.” (Soleil)

“Guess this is what it takes to be S-rank.  None of you have any common sense.” (Apollo)

“Oi, not like you can say that.” (Skadi)

“Yeah, but I can at least imitate it well enough.” (Apollo)

“Come on Apollo, common sense is so boring.  Let loose some and just enjoy yourself.” (Luna)

“You’re already talking like her.  Don’t think I didn’t notice how much you’ve been trying to mess with me today.” (Apollo)

“Wrong!  I won’t be like her, I know moderation.” (Luna)

“…Tch.  I can’t deny that.” (Apollo)

“Hahahahaha.” (Skadi)

{Ufufufu.  This is fun to watch.}

‘You know that’s just going to encourage her, why are you egging her on?’ (Apollo)

{Why wouldn’t I?  I like seeing Luna enjoy herself.}

“*Sigh*” (Apollo)

“Gahahahaha.  I didn’t think I’d ever see you make expressions like that, Apollo.  Who knew the only thing needed to break that stoicness was bring in Luna and Skadi.” (Jarl)

“To be fair, something like this wouldn’t be possible without Luna.” (Velvet)

“Really?” (Jarl)

“Yeah.  Luna is the one that started befriending Skadi first.” (Velvet)

“That’s true.  I still remember that fight.” (Ophidia)

“So, is that how Luna got promoted to S-rank?  Fighting Skadi?” (Jarl)

“Yeah.  That fight ended in a draw.” (Soleil)

“What!?  You actually didn’t win a fight, Skadi?” (Apollo)

“Yeah.  And the second time I fought her, I lost.” (Skadi)

“I wish I was there to see that.  Wait, how long ago was that?” (Apollo)

“A long time ago.” (Luna)

“Nyaaaaaawn.  While this is fun, I’m going to sleep nya.  Just wake me up if I am keeping watch tonight nya.” (Mio)

Mio then went over to her tent and went to sleep.  Zan and Gief did the same a few minutes later.

“Guess I’ll take first watch.  Who’s joining me?” (Luna)

“I will.” (Apollo)

“I might as well.” (Skadi)

“Then that’s settled.  Call me up when it’s time to switch out.” (Jarl)

“Same for us.” (Soleil)

The others went to bed and me, Skadi, and Apollo sat there by the fire.  It was silent for a while and when we were sure Jarl, Zan, and Gief were asleep, I made a small domain around us.

“We can talk without people waking up and hearing us now.  Not that my party doesn’t know everything already.” (Luna)

“You’re ridiculous, Luna.  The only normal person in your party is that little sister of yours.” (Apollo)

“She won’t be for long.  She’s going to be my third Apostle once she clears the conditions.” (Luna)

“So, from the thing you just did, one of your Authorities is Space, right?” (Apollo)

“Yep, the other two are Fluff and Stars.  You probably get the first one, but I don’t expect you to know the third.” (Luna)

“Yep, completely lost with that last one.” (Apollo)

I snapped my finger.

“Look up.” (Luna)

He did and to say he was surprised would be an understatement.

“…” (Apollo)

{You really love doing that to people, don’t you Luna?}

“Of course I do.  The reactions are always so good.” (Luna)

{Ufufufu.}

“You gods just don’t hold back.” (Apollo)

“Oh, and is that a problem?” (Luna)

“Not really.  Just an observation from past experience.” (Apollo)

“Surprisingly, I haven’t met that many gods yet.  Just the major ones.” (Luna)

“Really?  Even I haven’t met the top of the top.  Of course, I’ve met Atmos and Grey, but those are the only two big names I have talked to extensively.” (Apollo)

“I’m beating you again, Apollo.” (Skadi)

“Gah.” (Apollo)

{I’m actually surprised by that.  I mean, you’re more social than Skadi was, so I would expect you to have met more gods.}

“I hate that I can’t deny that.” (Skadi)

“You’re all good, Skadi, things that happen in the past are what make you who you are today.  And look at you now, a very sociable person that is engaged.” (Luna)

“Hehehe.  Wait, I need to tell my mother.  Luna, next time we’re somewhere with a sea temple, can you let me and Ophidia go there?” (Skadi)

“Sure, just make sure to come back in a reasonable time.  Wait, damn, Tamamo, we forgot to let Ophidia and Velvet come to the divine domain for a bit last time.” (Luna)

{Oh, you’re right.  We have to remember next time.}

“Yeah, I’ll try to, so please don’t distract me with how beautiful you are.” (Luna)

{If I can avoid falling for you all over again when I see you.}

“And there they go.” (Skadi)

“*Sigh*” (Apollo)

The night continued on.  After a few hours, we switched watch with Zan and Gief.  Once daybreak came, we packed up camp and set off again.

Chaos Realm:

We're back.

Order: Hello anyone who is here.

Tamamo: Hello.  Wait, isn't this your home?  Why am I the one welcoming you back?

...

Order: Fufu.

Anyway, what's been up with Luna?

Tamamo: Not much.  They met up with Jarl's party again and are on their way to the Elf Nation.

I see.  They having fun?

Tamamo: Seems like it.

Order: That sounds good.

Tamamo: It is.  Any fun Luna has is good.