Chapter 446 - The Goddess is the Main Character This Time
"Shou-kun wasn't in it…"
"Well, yeah, sometimes that happens."
Our goddess seemed a little upset.
I was also somewhat like, "Huh, I wasn't in it?" but oh well.
Besides, it was good that other players on the mainland and Natural Ramune-san were getting along with the NPCs and Fairies.
"Thanks for the meal."
"Woof"
The dried Oranjack fish, grilled by the Selkies, had a perfect saltiness. But I still wanted soy sauce. I could also make Rudish (daikon radish) oroshi.
After helping with the cleanup and getting some souvenirs for Pan and Shal's groups, I planned to return to the Mountain Cabin via the Divine Tree.
"This time, Mion was the main character, after all."
"Yes…"
An official page for Mion's inauguration as the Jade Goddess was created, and an album was also announced as 'scheduled for release this summer.'
Naturally, the comments on the channel were flooded with congratulations for her official goddess inauguration.
Watching them endlessly would be pointless, so I left it to Tsubaki-san, who has moderator privileges.
"As for me, I'm relieved there weren't any strange criticisms."
Even if there were such comments, Tsubaki-san would probably ban them immediately.
"Shou-kun. Thank you…"
"Ah—, yeah. Um, the album was listed as 'scheduled for release this summer,' right?"
"Yes. According to Tsubaki-san, it's scheduled for recording in late August and release in September."
September is still summer? It feels that way, but for the industry, summer officially lasts until the TGF (Tokyo Game Festival) in late September.
"Kyuu~?"
"Phew. Oh, sorry. The next time we come will be Thursday. Then, we'll go explore the northern tip by boat."
"Kyuu~♪"
I patted True's head as he looked delighted.
Now, did I forget anything? Wait, where did Sweee and Raz go?
"Sweee? Raz?"
When I called out,
"~~~♪"
"Kuru~♪"
Sweee and Raz came, led by an older Selkie.
That's fine, but the Selkie was carrying a medium-sized barrel…
"Sweee, did you make alcohol again without permission?"
"~~~♪"
Sweee looked away and whistled, but did Raz get involved too?
"Kyuu~"
"Kururu~♪"
I took the barrel and checked its contents.
Well, I can't taste it, so I have to appraise it.
[Bourbon (Urisk Cultivated)]
Whiskey made from Regucorn and Kohaku cultivated by Urisks, aged in charred barrels. Extremely high alcohol content, so be careful.
Cooking: Can be used as a seasoning.
"Oh—…"
"Whiskey is a very strong alcoholic drink, isn't it?"
"It should be. The name Bourbon, I believe, is because it's a whiskey primarily made from corn. I think my grandpa used to drink it…"
Both my grandpa and grandma were heavy drinkers.
My dad also drinks quite a bit, but I don't think I've ever seen him drink whiskey.
"No, no, that's beside the point, Sweee, are you planning to drink this? Isn't it too strong? I don't think it's anything like that Fairy Flower Honey Wine from before?"
When I asked, Sweee made a mischievous face and whispered something.
"~~~…"
"Ah—, give it to the Dragonkin…"
"Shou-kun?"
"She says to send it to Argenta-san's place and get fruits in return."
"I see!"
Well, it's not a bad idea.
There must be ingredients that aren't available here, and when I started on the uninhabited island, I thought I'd have to give up on those.
"Alright, then keep the amount small. We might find some on this island anyway."
Since I started on an uninhabited island, I'd ideally like to source everything from the island itself.
If I've explored the entire island and still can't find something, then I'll consider getting seedlings.
"Alright, let's go home."
"Woof!"
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We returned via the Divine Tree and first put our luggage in the Mountain Cabin.
Then, I'll probably give the dried fish as a treat to Pan and Shal's groups. Before that, I'll put the Bourbon in the Large Transfer Room.
"I'll send a letter to Argenta-san too, but it'll probably just be about the piano repairs and possibly establishing a guild?"
"What about the facility in the south?"
"Ah—, come to think of it, Argenta-san mentioned that too."
She said something like it was okay to call him over…
Lord Azure would probably be happy to help.
"I want to introduce them to Club President Bell and Natto-san too."
"That's right. Especially Club President Bell, she'd probably get along well discussing Elemental Magic… maybe it's time for a collaboration?"
"Ah!"
Last time, Club President Bell visited us, so how about Mion visiting her this time?
"Well, let's consult Yata-sensei first."
"Okay."
We descended the stairs from the basin to the crossroads.
Since it was just a quick drop-off, I had Sweee and the others go ahead to the back of the church.
"Alright, see you later."
"Woof"
"~~~♪" "Bow!"
Lupi and I went left. We took the Transfer Elevator down, and I put the medium-sized barrel of Bourbon into the large storage box on the right.
On the way back, I'll put in some Grapeful and Lycos, and then I'll have to write a letter when I get back to the Mountain Cabin.
"What about next Wednesday's live stream?"
"Hmm, last time it was with True and the others at the port, so this time maybe with Pan's group? Oh, but I haven't even talked about Shal's group living in the church yet."
Speaking of which, the Necropolis sub-control room was shown in today's PV, but I wonder what mainland players think about that.
Seth noticed the part about the church having a basement, and I feel like anyone who played the Necropolis World Quest would know about it.
"Will they ask if our church also has a basement?"
"They might. Seth-chan noticed it too, right?"
"Yeah. Well, if they ask, I can just say, 'I went down and found nothing.'"
"Yes. There's nothing there now."
I got on the Transfer Elevator and pressed the button to go back up.
That basement room is rarely used, so maybe I should move some of the unwanted items from the mansion's storage room there.
"Alright, then for the first time in a while, let's start at the church and have a chat while eating snacks in the mansion's backyard?"
"I think that's a great idea!"
Mion's official goddess inauguration has also been announced, so let's have a celebration party!