Chapter 780 - Intermission: G.o.d and Clown ~ ~ Win: 1, Loss: 1 ~ ~

As they walked from the meeting place to the beach, the G.o.d of the world, Shallow Vernal, glanced at Alice. Thereupon, sensing the significance of her glance, Alice moved a few distance away so as not to be noticed by Kaito and the others, who were chatting with each other, and spoke in a voice small enough for only Shallow Vernal to hear.

[Oya? What can I do for you, Shallow Vernal-sama?]

[I was just a little unsure of your intentions. How is not allowing me to prepare lunch a form of payback?]

[Hmmm, thats actually more of a bonus. Well, lets just cut the c.r.a.p and get straight to the point. I have to admit, I was surprised by Shallow Vernal-samas growth at the housewarming party back then that I thought Ill be the one surprising Shallow Vernal-sama this time.]

[Surprise me? Although your actions did displease me, Im not really surprised though?]

Seeing Shallow Vernal tilt her head, unconvinced of her answer, a fearless smile appeared on Alices lips again.

[Hmmm, I thought Id save it for lunch but I think it might be a good idea to reveal some spoilers first. Then, heres whats happening, Shallow Vernal-sama If you can prepare something better than this ingredient, I can retract my previous statement and leave lunch to Shallow Vernal-sama, you know?]

Seeing the small lump of meat that appeared on Alices hand out of nowhere as she said this, Shallow Vernal spontaneously stopped walking.

[Ohh, two blinks in a short interval Its the gesture of surprise that Kaito-san was talking about. Which means, I guess the surprise was a success huh?]

[Yes, I certainly am surprised. No, I still am surprised How in the world did you manage to persuade her?]

Looking at the lump of meat in Alices hand, Shallow Vernal instantly understood who Alice had gotten it from. However, it was because she understood who its from that she couldnt understand.

Seeing Shallow Vernal reacting just as she expected, Alice smiled, looking somewhat satisfied.

It was the day before they went swimming. It happened while they were taking a break in training.

Even for Alice, training with Makina, an omniscient and omnipotent G.o.d, is exhausting. After all, if she doesnt keep her willpower up to the very limit, she wont be able to even move properly in front of Makina. In a sense, taking frequent breaks was a must.

[Whamm Hmm~~ This is happiness!]

[Ahh, Makina. There are also drinks here.]

[Thanks! However Why did you bring provisions today? Well, Im happy with this though.]

While eating the burger that Alice handed to her, Makina tilted her head and asked. She has helped Alice train several times before, but this is the first time Alice has ever brought provisions.

As Makina was thinking that Alice was probably going to ask for something strange, Alice gracefully smiled and spoke.

[Well, Ive been indebted to Makina for many things after all. I really am just expressing my thanks.]

[Is that so You dont really have to mind it all that much though but thanks!]

[No, no.]

Although Alices phrasing was obviously suspicious, Makina believed Alices words without any particular doubt and continued eating with a smile on her face.

In the first place, the Affection Meter for Alice in Makinas heart was extremely high. She basically doesnt use her omniscience against Alice, and she takes most of her words in stride After all, Makina is very sweet to her best friend Alice.

In the end, not asking any more questions, Makina finished the food Alice brought and spoke with a satisfied expression on her face.

[Thanks for the food! What now? Should we resume our training right away?]

[Ahh~~ No, lets finish up things here today. Im okay in regards to time, but I dont want to leave your place tired since I will be swimming with Kaito-san tomorrow.]

[I see That sounds nice, swimming with my beloved child. I want to go too.]

[Please give up on that. If you intrude while hes spending time with his lovers, itd become the pattern of a mother who is completely disliked, you know?]

[I know that. Thats why I didnt say anything.]

[Hmmm. Well, I guess youre right. Its hard to notice because you, going out of control, just had that strong of an impression, but Makina does think things through huh.]

Even as she was envious of Alice who would be swimming with Kaito, Makina didnt try to force her to allow her to come along. Yes, the times that she was out of control may have had a strong impression, and she may appear overbearing among most people Shes actually thinking about the timing of things rather carefully.

This is because, when Kaito is with his lovers or has some business he needs to attend to Makina basically doesnt appear before Kaito. She makes sure to take Kaitos convenience as a priority before her desires.

In fact, during the Six Kings Festival, even as she received the badge signifying that she is his companion, she went separately so as not to cause trouble to Kaito.

In fact, aside from when he encounters her by chance, she basically only appears before Kaito at a party where a large number of people partic.i.p.ate, when Kaito himself calls her, or when Kaito is bored at home and has nothing to do.

[Thats obvious. Even when I want to love my child, I want to make sure I wont trouble him. Im properly considering my childs circ.u.mstances.]

[Seriously, if you just dont go out of control, you would have been pretty decent.]

[Its not I mean to do it intentionally either but my child is just so cute that I cant stop loving him, and before I knew it, all sense of reason in my mind disappeared.]

Yes If her too big of a love for Kaito and her thought process that everyone except her children as talking lumps of flesh was removed, she would have been someone with proper common sense.

But then, those two peculiarities of hers are so strong that her other traits get overshadowed, making her look like a lunatic

After smiling at her troubled best friend, Alice changed the subject.

[Well, regarding our swimming tomorrow I actually have a favor to ask Makina.]

[I dont have a good feeling about that, so I refuse. I mean, even if its easy for Alice to say it, if I interfere with the other world in any way, I would need to explain everything to Shallow Vernal later on. The only reason Im helping you train is that this is a loophole in our contract What were doing here is already in the gray area, you know?]

[Fumu fumu Ahh, Im changing the subject but were the burgers delicious?]

[..Eh?]

Makina was about to dismiss Alices request, but hearing what Alice said right after, Makina stiffened.

[No, I was just curious So, how was it? The burgers whose ingredients I carefully selected and prepared, hand-made with all my heart for my best friend Makina Were they delicious?]

[Eh? N- No, ummm, they were delicious but Eh? D- Does that mean Is this what I think it is?]

[I wonder? I dont know what youre talking about, but Im glad you found it delicious. Ahh, Im sorry for digressing, I was just curious Now then, lets get back to the topic at hand, I actually have a favor to ask Makina.]

[.]

When she heard the words Alice said with a refres.h.i.+ng smile on her face, Makina looked up to the heavens, looking as if she had given up on so many things.

Remembering the exchange she had with Makina, Alice asked Shallow Vernal.

[Oya? Wouldnt Shallow Vernal-sama, who can read minds, be able to know the answer right away?]

[What a nasty question. I know that one of tens of thousands of methods in your mind was the right answer, but I dont know which one it is. I see, so a countermeasure like this exists huh.]

[Its more like a practical use of Thought Division. Its like hiding a tree in a forest Well, anyhow, I win this time, right?]

[I guess so that makes it 1 win and 1 loss I see, youre interesting.]

[Ill take that as a compliment.]

[Yes, I hope we get a chance to talk again. Im sure I can learn a lot from you.]

[I dont really mind, but please make sure you prepare the best tea and sweets available as a teaching fee.]

[I understand.]

Seeing the fearless smile on Alices lips, Shallow Vernal also slightly smiled. Just like that, unexpectedly, but in the best way possible for the purpose of this day The friends.h.i.+p between Alice and Shallow Vernal deepened.

~ ~ Extra : Why is Makina-chan such a no good sc.r.a.p? ~ ~

(Haahhh I went out of control and troubled my child Ill have to be patient here and not scare my child)

(Fuwaaaaaa, my child really is just the cutest. Hah!? T- This wont do! Be patient Be patient)

(Nuwaaaahhh!? I cant take it anymoooooore! My child is so cute and I cant hold back anymoooooooore!!!)

Blown away by Kuro Return to

In some cases, is skipped.

Its easy to be fooled by her outrageous behavior and deep personality, but shes been repeating the above no good sc.r.a.p of a loop since her first appearance.

Im reflecting upon my deeds everytime, every single time but standing before my child I wasnt able to restrain the overflowing love in my heart.