Chapter 577 - The Goddess Is Undercover
To prepare for the live stream, I logged in early.
Mion was changing into her Jade Goddess Outfit.
I had finished preparing the mouth-watering food after school, but then I remembered there was something else I needed to do.
"Excuse me. Emeraldia-san, El-san, do you have a moment?"
"Yes." "Ah, what is it?"
I wanted to explain the live stream to them properly, but it was hard to convey. So,
"Um, when Mion isn't on the island, I'd appreciate it if you didn't ask where she is or why she's not here."
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Emeraldia-san didn't quite understand what I was talking about.
In contrast, El-san seemed to grasp it, nodding significantly.
"Argenta-sama has told me that the Jade Goddess-sama's presence on this island is to be kept secret. Rest assured."
"Um, that helps."
Apparently, Argenta-san had specifically warned her, "Do not pry unnecessarily."
Incidentally, when Vermilion-san almost let it slip before, he was apparently scolded by Argenta-san later.
Still, is it really okay that everyone perceives Mion as the 'Jade Goddess-sama'?
She's just a regular player character, and she doesn't have any special skills or anything…
"Emeraldia-sama, please be careful too."
Hearing that, she nodded profusely.
"By the way, Emeraldia-san. Did you go for a walk or go outside while we were gone?"
In response to that question, Emeraldia-san shook her head.
I thought she was just bad with people but wanted to interact with fairies…
"Ah, I stopped her. Sweee-dono had asked me to."
"Hahaha…"
Well, if El-san said so and Emeraldia-san agreed, then it's fine.
Speaking of which, where was Sweee?
"~~~♪"
"Oh, perfect timing. I'm thinking of re-introducing Emeraldia-san to Pan and the others, is that okay?"
I asked Sweee, who was sitting on my left shoulder for the first time in a while. She folded her arms and pondered, then looked at Emeraldia-san.
Seeing Emeraldia-san's pleading expression, Sweee let out a deep sigh and gave an 'okay' sign.
"Alright, then let's go introduce her to Urisk and the others. By the way, the vegetables we use in our cooking and the fruits in our desserts are managed by Urisk and the others, so please don't let them dislike you."
"Yes, yes."
Emeraldia-san nodded with a solemn expression.
Just as I thought it was time to move, the White Dragon Princess arrived.
She was supposed to be napping, but did we wake her with all our bustling?
"A walk~?"
"~~~♪"
Sweee flew smoothly from my shoulder and sat on the White Dragon Princess's shoulder. I feel like she always chooses the safest spot.
"Shou-kun. Sorry for the wait."
"Roger. I'm going to the back of the church now."
"Yes."
For today's live stream, we were going to announce Mion's album release date.
How long it would last depended on Mion and Yata-sensei, but since there wasn't much else to talk about, I figured it would be over in about 5 minutes.
My broadcast would start from the stable, introduce the ranch, then return to the mansion, and we'd eat dinner in the backyard.
I wanted to make time to introduce the flowerpots and vases sent via guild quests, but I figured I'd be asked a lot about Sabana-san's island incident.
We had already discussed that with Bell, the club president, and Seth, but it really depended on what questions came up…
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<10 seconds left… 5, 4, …>
"Everyone, welcome to Mion and Shou's Relaxed Showtime! I'm Mion, your caster. Nice to meet you!"
[Bearmen] "Jade Goddess-sama is here!"
[Minsel] "Album soon?"
[Jazun] "Feeling of mouth-watering food…"
[Karin] "Relieved it's business as usual~"
etcetc...
I saw a few comments about the recent incident.
They probably think I'm involved, since Azure-san took action.
"First, I'd like to announce the release date of my album to everyone!"
[Shakeena] "It's here! ♪───Ｏ（≧∇≦）Ｏ────♪"
[Cook] "Unbelievable. I've been waiting."
[Bluesha] "Excited~♪(≧∀≦)"
[Mii] "Does it include songs by Sweee-chan and the White Dragon Princess?"
etcetc...
The comments scrolled by at an incredible speed.
I was looking forward to the completed songs, but I was also curious about what kind of music video it would be…
"Pre-listening will start on Saturday, so please everyone, give it a listen."
Mion wanted the two of us to do a live stream on the island before the release day, not on the release day itself.
So, coinciding with the start of pre-listening, Mion would finally make her island debut, I guess.
"Alright, connecting to the island now. Shou-kun, Lupi-chan, everyone on the island~"
"Welcome, Mion!"
"Wafu~"
Lupi and I sat on a resting bench under the eaves of the newly built stable.
Behind us,
"Bururun~♪" "Kururu~♪"
"Rigel and Raz, thanks for the greeting."
[Kincoji] "The stable is bigger than I thought!"
[Messerin] "Raz-kun~ (´∇｀)"
[Lucol] "Rigel-kun, so cute~"
[Bearmen] "Where are the cows~?"
etcetc...
Rigel's fans had really grown lately.
"Shou-kun. Please tell us today's schedule."
"Um, first, an introduction to the stable and ranch where we are now, I guess. Yotto!"
I rode Rigel slowly across the ranch, approaching where the Ambernault and Ecryu were grazing.
"Nmoo~"
As always, they weren't wary at all, and didn't run away.
They were always so laid-back, but I wondered how they managed to live in the grassland where the Hogany Bull was.
"These are the cows you mentioned in the last live stream, right?"
"Yeah. They get along well with the Ecryu, and their milk is delicious, so I'm really glad they came."
"Thanks to Pan-kun."
[T.S.] "The ancestor of Whitetout!"
[Jont] "Is today's mouth-watering food mainly milk-based?"
[Bluesha] "So soothing~ (´∇｀)"
[Shakeena] "Where's Pan-kun~?"
etcetc...
Well, it's about time to introduce Emeraldia-san…