CH 82.5

Chapter 82.5 – Conversation with Asama

「So, human civilization destroyed itself once and was driven out of my influence by the demons. However, the descendants of those who had not lost their free will eventually begin to build a new order.」

「Fumu」

After the age of perfect goodness, the survivors of those who tried to live the way they wanted to created the world we live in today.

So that’s why the people in this world are so free-spirited.

In both good and bad ways.

「I made the new Asama Church cherish free will more than equality. Of course, there are doctrines but I taught them that even clergies can go beyond the doctrines and do what they think is right.」

「I think that alone is a wonderful thing.」

If only they could do something about the perverted saintess and the homo saint.

「Man does evil. But evil is part of man and if he denies it completely, he will lose himself. I pray that man, with his free will and choice, will still choose the path of good. It is strange that I, the goddess of creation, pray to people.」

「No, it’s not.」

「Then, I have a favor to ask you.」

「What is it? As long as it is something I can do.」

I didn’t think that the goddess would ask me anything.

「Be nicer to Ria.」

「Ehto….are you someone gone from being a goddess to being Ria again?」

「No, you know what? Ria is being reserved just for you.」

「Is that so?」

If she’s already being reserved, then, what kind of Ria is not being reserved. I’m already scared.

「It’s not uncommon for saintess and heroes to get entangled with each other. If a saintess marries a hero after they had a child, I would not punish her. However, Ria wouldn’t want something like that to happen.」

「Hmm….」

So that’s the reservedness you are talking about. So, her reservedness is like taking a hundred steps back.

No, wait a minute, goddess-sama. From what you said, the order of child-making and marriage seems to be off.

「She’s just taking the sister’s commandments as an excuse. Ria doesn’t want to take the last step because she knows how the present Takeru feels. She knows that you don’t want to get into a deep relationship with women….Hey, don’t you think a woman doing something like that for you is lovable?」

「Maa, the way you are convincing me, somehow I feel like it’s not working that much.」

I don’t think I can be convinced since I’m seeing Ria’s face.

I might think that she’s playing herself.

「You’re not very honest either, you know. This girl is your saintess, Takeru. By becoming the sister in charge of the hero, aren’t the two of you already a step on doing that? I’m also being asked by her dead parents, she said she wants it to come true if possible.」

「That’s a very touching thing to say.」

The saintess who died as a result of Gale’s scheme, Ria’s foster parent.

I’m not sure what kind of person she was but I’m sure any parents will pray for the well-being of their children.

「I want you and Ria to live freely in this world I’ve created just like everyone else. Of course, I’m not forcing you but I do request you to be more kind to her. Consider that as the replacement of the last sacrament.」

「As you wish….I’ll try to be positive to her as much as possible.」

「I don’t want something simple as that, I’m really requesting you. I’ll give you a bonus other than being certified as a first-class hero. I’ll give you a blessing or something. There will be more battles in the future and you’ll need the power of the goddess.」

「Is that a deal?」

It’s not normal for the goddess of creation to offer a deal to a human.

It’s not a lie that she wants to make this world a world of free will.

What’s happening to the world might have influenced her to do that.

Perhaps it would be better to call this world a free will fantasy instead of real fantasy.

「I hope we can talk again but I’m the only one here so I have a lot of deadlines.」

「Thank you very much for giving us some of your time despite your busy schedule.」

That’s a showbiz term.

TN: Yeah, she used a showbiz term.

「Ah, I forgot to mention that I’ve removed your trauma and psychological resistance to women.」

「Heh….」

「The door of this room won’t open after a certain amount of time. Use that to get along with Ria. Enjoy yourself!」

Asama said that and left.

Ria, who had empty eyes, fell and the communication with Asama ended.

What does she mean about removing psychological resistance?

What should I do now….