Ch.117117. It Was Summer (1)

The Source of the World was in a state of reflection.

Even though she oversaw an entire world, she never imagined a constellation would follow her from the previous world.

Because of this, she could no longer freely reset the world as she pleased.

“I swear, Absolute One. I will never interfere with your world.”

“And if you do?”

“Divine Manifestation…”

“Hey now.”

The Absolute One stopped the Source of the World as she hesitantly tried to state her punishment.

“For someone who knows everything, is that really all you’ve got?”

“…? Then, what should…”

“Slave.”

“…What?”

“Someone of your caliber should at least be a slave to match your status.”

Time seemed to freeze for the Source of the World at my words.

Her usually composed expression cracked, and for a while, she couldn’t utter a word.

Finding her reaction quite amusing, I failed to hold back my laughter.

“…Is that a joke?”

“Do you think it is?”

She needed stronger restrictions.

She was too capricious, and her authority was far too vast.

This was the solution I came up with after much deliberation.

If I could make her existence belong to me, there would be nothing to worry about in the future.

“It’s simple. Just don’t reset anything.”

“Th-that’s true. But I never expected to receive a proposal to become a ‘slave’ to another constellation.”

“Imagination knows no bounds, you know.”

Imagination and dreams.

That’s what makes me different from other constellations.

“Besides, this much is necessary to ensure you don’t change your mind.”

“I-I wouldn’t think of…!”

“Still, you never know what a person… no, a constellation might do. Let’s make it certain. Or you can just refuse.”

The Source of the World clearly stated with her own mouth that this current iteration was the most precious.

This world that I directly created.

The present, where there are no church conflicts.

I agree with that.

I was quite proud of the progress I had made.

It was a world cultivated using all the memories and information from my previous life—something other constellations couldn’t even dream of.

“Now. Clear your mind completely.”

I propose to the Source of the World once more.

That the risk I presented wasn’t unreasonable at all.

That the benefits gained by enduring this one thing would be far greater.

Like a CEO sweet-talking an uninformed trainee, I secretly probed her mind.

“…”

The decision didn’t take long.

“I-I’ll do it.”

“What did you say?”

“…I said I’ll do it! Just watch! Even if you abandon it, I won’t abandon this world!”

“Oh.”

But wait, something seems off when I think about it.

I’m the one who cultivated and preserved it, so why am I being made out to be the bad guy?

Anyway.

Having received a clear agreement, the next step was—

「Contract with ‘Source of the World’ completed!」

“Okay, good decision.”

“…I feel like I’ve made a wrong choice—”

“No, no. Just trust me.”

I was confident in managing the world, having done it more than once or twice.

Of course, as long as my vacation time was guaranteed.

“It’s time to go outside now.”

I would no longer just watch the Source of the World’s passive stance.

“…?”

“You need to work with me now. Stand in front of others and make yourself known.”

This is why you just take whatever happens to you.

‘Advance preparation’ is crucial for everything.

“The goal is to manage all constellations. And.”

Creating a new large-scale community that binds constellations as a single means.

That’s clearly the right direction for world peace.

“…A community that binds all constellations?”

“Yes, that’s right. You heard correctly.”

“I’m starting to become more and more afraid of you.”

“Really? I think this world is getting better and better as time goes on.”

I’m glad our points of agreement align well.

I don’t have any desire to impress other constellations either.

‘If they oppose, they oppose.’

Anyway, having completed the contract, I immediately left her hidden world to move on to the next phase.

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“Kyaah..!”

“C-cold. Is this… the sea?”

Under the intense sunlight.

As five angels descended upon this land, I decided to name this blessing ‘Summer Paradise’.

“Kyahahat..!”

The first thing that caught my eye was the prospective hero who was enjoying the situation most honestly and excitedly.

“U-um…!”

The Sword Saintess was busy trying to maintain the hero’s dignity behind her.

“Wow.”

Above all, the beautiful attire essential for summer caught my attention.

I admit it.

This started from personal desire.

“V-Vera…! While our Lord is watching, such shameless…!”

“Lisia. Are you still being so reserved even after coming all the way here? Our Father God said He would give us unforgettable memories! Don’t be foolish enough to miss this opportunity.”

—Splash!

Ignoring Lisia’s warning, Vera instead dipped both hands in the seawater and splashed it at Lisia.

“Kyaah…!”

Feeling the cold sensation for the first time, Lisia flinched and trembled.

The sea.

We were at the sea right now.

“Father God.”

“Yes, Kalisa.”

“This is a drink I personally made for Father God.”

“Oh. Thank you.”

Just as I was feeling bored, Kalisa arrived with a perfectly timed drink.

I gratefully accepted it and took a sip.

“…How does it taste?”

“Like heaven.”

“Th-thank you.”

I could feel the divine power.

Deep love and infinite attention toward me.

It was clearly a drink made just for me, using Kalisa’s divine power.

“…Once again, I thank you for your grace, my Lord.”

Kalisa suddenly said as I was absentmindedly watching the disciples enjoying their vacation.

“Why suddenly?”

“If it weren’t for you, my Lord, I wouldn’t have known such scenery existed at the edge of the continent.”

“Come on, don’t be like that.”

Kalisa is good in every way, but she sometimes tends to treat herself too much like a slave.

Perhaps the partial betrayal against me from before continues to sting her heart.

But I forgave her long ago.

I never intended to reproach her in the first place.

—Swoosh…!

We were currently at a seaside resort.

A vast beach prepared solely for us, arranged through the church’s authority.

Golden sand grains sparkled brilliantly under the sunlight, and the rippling waves delighted the eyes.

“The s-sea, you say…?”

I still vividly remember the surprised expressions of the disciples when they looked at me then.

And the strange anticipation that followed shortly after.

“I-I’m content just serving by your side, my Lord…”

“I’m coming too, you know?”

“…?”

“What? Don’t you want to go?”

“I will go.”

An answer that came out before reason.

The desire to play that had been deeply embedded within suddenly exploded.

The result is now.

Each wearing swimsuits they liked, enjoying luxurious relaxation today.

“This is heaven.”

A beach trip with beautiful women.

I’m experiencing such a happy time that I could die right now without regrets.

“A-are you okay…?”

The disciples looked at me expectantly with cautious eyes.

Among them, the most noticeable was Belladis Rocheria, who wore the most provocative outfit.

‘Wow.’

Destructive.

Fitting such a word, Vera had properly prepared like a true soldier, wearing a free-spirited outfit suitable for a resort.

When you think of the beach, you think of swimsuits, bikinis!

With a battle power that naturally made my heart grand, their Lord finally showed signs of surrender.

‘This is the best.’

This moment was so satisfying that I regretted not having thought of this sooner.

“Kalisa, go play too.”

“I prefer staying here like this.”

At my words, Kalisa slightly lowered her sunglasses and smiled subtly.

Her seductive gaze tickles my heart once more.

“That really suits you well.”

“Ah… Th-thank you…”

At my honest compliment, the seductive disciple from just a moment ago disappeared.

Only Kalisa remained, her cheeks slightly flushed, not knowing what to do.

“Are you really okay not going to play?”

For this special vacation, as their Lord, I wanted them to fully enjoy this time.

They’ve worked hard, giving up their freedom to support and show loyalty to me.

Of course, they might not think of it that way.

The design of this world itself placed meaning in such devotion.

‘Still.’

Whether in the original world or here.

Isn’t it the same to have life, pursue something, and find happiness?

The fact that they were included in my vacation plan—

It all stemmed from that thought.

If they don’t know, I’ll make them know.

I wanted to give them new experiences, make them feel an ideal and happiness they didn’t know before.

I believed that was the true direction that life born into this world should feel.

“Father God.”

As I was deeply immersed in these thoughts, someone approached, stepping on the soft sand.

Red hair, wet from the water, intensely caught my attention.

That wasn’t all.

The woman was flaunting a perfect figure, like a model.

An attractive swimsuit that seemed to showcase the most modern culture of the modern world.

The emerald color, matching her eye color, delighted the eyes.

“Lisia.”

“If it’s alright with you…”

Lisia gathered her courage and approached me.

At first, she couldn’t even raise her head out of embarrassment.

This showed how much courage she had mustered.

“Could you spend time with me… no, with us…?”

When one of my favorite disciples in the world pleads with such desperate eyes.

No bastard would dare refuse.