I forgot to mention (Oi), but I changed the title last night.
Chapter 11’s title is “Let’s Go from the Tower to the Divine Realm.”
As we continued talking, Eris, who had been tense about the earlier matter, gradually relaxed. Her attitude returned to how it was before.
After the topic of world records shifted, they asked me a lot about what happened after Kousuke went to Asgard. Asura and Eris had apparently been monitoring Kousuke’s actions, but they still wanted to hear about it directly from him.
Since a considerable number of days had passed since Kousuke left the Evergreen Garden, there was plenty to talk about. Moreover, the two of them were such good listeners that the conversation never lulled. Thanks to that, a significant amount of time had passed, but neither of them noticed as they were engrossed in their conversation.
…They didn’t even notice that we had a visitor.
“…You seem to be having quite a bit of fun, don’t you?”
“It would be nice if both Asura and Elder Sister Eris were always like this…”
At the sudden voice, Kousuke couldn’t help but turn his attention to the newcomer. He had heard the voice many times before. However, this was only the second time he had seen the speaker, the first being when they were summoned. He felt that, aside from their aura, their features bore a strong resemblance to Eris.
“Spica, what are you saying!? I’m always like this!”
“Is that so? Well, if Asura-sama thinks so, then I suppose that’s how it is.”
“Mmm. That’s a reply I can’t quite accept.”
Asura’s expression became somewhat sullen at Spica’s response.
“I, I’m always… too.”
“”\”You are not.\”” ”
Everyone but Kousuke immediately cut in on Eris. Furthermore, since she seemed to be aware of it herself, she offered no further protest.
“So, why are you two here?”
At Kousuke’s question, Spica and Jal’s faces turned shocked.
“We came to see Kousuke, but was that not allowed!?”
“We went to the trouble of getting permission to come see you, and yet…”
“Ah… no, sorry. …By the way, what permission?”
“This is Asura-sama’s residence, you know? You can’t just enter without permission.”
It was an obvious change of subject, but Jal answered normally without pursuing it.
“Eh!? Really?”
Kousuke had spent his time here from arriving at the Evergreen Garden until going to Asgard, but he hadn’t known this. Moreover, he had no recollection of obtaining any permission when he designated this place for the transfer.
“That’s right. Kousuke, who suddenly sent himself here without permission, is a hero in many senses.”
At Spica’s words, Kousuke, sweating cold, looked at Asura.
“Oh, dear. I always welcome Kousuke? In fact, nothing happened when you came here, didn’t it?”
According to Asura, without permission, one cannot enter this building, regardless of whether it’s magical teleportation or physical movement. The reason Kousuke was able to transfer smoothly from the tower was that Asura had granted him permission to enter and exit from the beginning.
“Umm… I’d rather not think about it, but what if there was no permission?”
“Naturally, the transfer would have failed.”
“If that were the case, at worst, you might have been thrown out into some random space due to the transfer failing.”
At Spica and Jal’s answers, Kousuke realized that he had been taking a considerable risk.
…However, Eris, who had been listening to their conversation, refuted their words.
“You’re both exaggerating. As long as Kousuke-sama uses that transfer circle, even if it’s repelled by this building’s barrier, you’ll at most be thrown outside. It won’t be that big of a deal.”
“What I’m worried about isn’t Kousuke, but someone else.”
“If that’s the case, you should say so, or Kousuke-sama will continue to misunderstand.”
“Ah, Kousuke is rather dense in some ways.”
For some reason, the three great gods nodded in agreement.
“…Um, what do you mean?”
Kousuke looked at Asura, who was smiling at the exchange between the three, seeking salvation.
“In short, the three of them are saying that Kousuke is too careless and dense about his own abilities.”
“Ehh!? Is that so?”
“You summoned us, and then transferred here from the tower, *and* you became an avatar, and you’re saying that?”
Spica said this, and the other three nodded in agreement.
“Umm, yes. …Sorry.”
“It’s good that you understand. …Be that as it may, you weren’t joking about your previous words, were you?”
“That’s right. If other humans or demi-humans used it, it would surely fail, so it’s better not to teach them carelessly.”
“…I understand.”
Kousuke nodded with a solemn expression at the gods’ warning. Anyway, he had no intention of teaching it to anyone other than the members of the tower.
In that world, the Evergreen Garden is simply called the Divine Realm. It means a region where gods ordinarily reside. The name “Evergreen Garden” itself, apart from coincidence, would likely never be used with any special meaning. While the gods aren’t deliberately hiding it, they don’t feel the need to mention it. Since the name “Evergreen Garden” is written on the transfer circle, if people realize they can go to the Divine Realm with that circle, the name of the Divine Realm would be revealed. Kousuke also had no intention of spreading information about the Evergreen Garden.
“Oh, you don’t need to worry about that, you know? It’s not like I was deliberately hiding it, and nothing will happen even if the name gets out,” Asura said with a smile, trying to reassure Kousuke. Seeing that, Kousuke also looked relieved.
“…As expected, Asura-sama.”
“…The training is perfect.”
“…You two, you shouldn’t say things like that even if you think them.”
Kousuke decided to pretend he hadn’t heard those undeniable words.
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“By the way, Kousuke, do you have any intention of showing your face to the others?”
Kousuke tilted his head at Jal’s sudden question.
“Others?”
“Of course, the people living in this Divine Realm!”
“…Um, living in the Divine Realm means…”
“Naturally, the gods of Asgard.”
Kousuke’s expression became one of exasperation.
“…Please spare me.”
It feels like it’s too late, but he was hesitant to form any more connections with the gods. However, the situation was far beyond Kousuke’s expectations.
“Hmm… In other words, we would have to barge directly into the tower, but is that alright?”
“…What are you talking about?”
Kousuke’s speech started to falter.
“It’s partly your fault, you know? Even if it’s a transfer, you’ve created a path connecting that tower and here.”
“It’s not like we can do it casually, but there will be those who will follow the path to come see you.”
Kousuke buried his head in his hands at the unexpected situation, but he realized it was entirely his own fault.
“Um, why do they want to meet you so badly?”
Kousuke voiced his question, but everyone except him sighed.
“Look, Kousuke. Do you think it’s that strange for everyone in the Divine Realm to want to meet the first avatar in Asgard’s history?”
“…I don’t.”
Finally, even Kousuke understood the gods’ circumstances. He figured he’d probably be treated like a rare specimen. As long as he stayed here, he wouldn’t have to face that since nobody could enter without Asura’s permission. However, if he continued to neglect it, things would only get more complicated. He really couldn’t stand the thought of various gods visiting the tower directly. It seemed he absolutely had to show his face here at least once, and Kousuke became dejected.
2014/6/14 Typo correction
2014/6/29 Misprint correction
