Ch.402[Epilogue] Epitheoecd. 2

Upon entering the house, Epitrina began to carefully observe the interior.

It was too modest in size to be considered a home built with modern technology, but perhaps the novelty was unavoidable?

“This place is too small and shabby to be the home of a hero who saved an empire.”

“Can’t be helped. I might have been a hero there, but here I’m just an ordinary citizen.”

“Hmm. But that’s what makes it better, don’t you think?”

Epitrina looked at me as she spoke.

Her eyes didn’t waver in the slightest, so I felt her words were genuine.

“What, do you think I’m lying?”

“To be honest, yes.”

“Hehe. Fair enough. From an ordinary person’s perspective, such a cramped home might be unpleasant.”

As she spoke, Epitrina subtly moved closer and pressed her body against mine.

“But I’m not an ordinary person. Am I?”

She’s right.

She wasn’t even from this world to begin with.

“You’re a goddess.”

“That’s right. I’m a goddess. A goddess who quietly waited for decades, watching the man she loves flirting with other women.”

Well, for someone like me, those decades felt like just a few days.

Though she answered as if it were nothing, there was an unmistakable hint of disappointment in her words.

I approached her and, for reasons I couldn’t explain, embraced her from behind.

“But in this world, it’s just you and me, isn’t it?”

“…Yes. In this world, it’s just you and me.”

Had my action been the right one?

Vitality returned to Epitrina’s voice once more.

“There aren’t many good places to eat near the shop, but there are quite a few nice restaurants around here.”

“I noticed that on our way here. Unlike the shop area, this place has many more flashy establishments.”

As Epitrina mentioned, where I lived was much closer to the bustling downtown area compared to where I worked.

What do people living in studio apartments do on holidays?

Naturally, they eat and drink on their days off, don’t they?

Moreover, most people here live alone.

There were couples here and there, but they usually lived in more expensive buildings with better soundproofing.

Why buildings with good soundproofing?

Obviously for the physical conversations between men and women.

Anyway, there are many establishments here targeting the wallets of those who eat and sleep in these studio apartments.

“Since today is special with Epitrina’s visit, shall we go out to eat?”

“Yes! So this is what they call a date!”

Epitrina seemed pleased as she giggled and threw herself into my arms.

She smelled fresh and sweet in my embrace.

When I came out after showering, Epitrina had changed into new clothes.

“Um, how do I look…? Does it suit me…?”

She stood there wearing a white t-shirt and black dolphin pants—a combination I had only imagined in my previous life.

“I, I read that men like this kind of outfit, so I tried it on. What do you think?”

Seeing a goddess who ruled over an entire world standing somewhat awkwardly before me…

‘This is bad, my lower half is responding!’

The black dragon sleeping in my lower region was showing signs of awakening again.

Perhaps it was because the women I met in my previous life were too attractive.

In this life, I hadn’t felt particularly moved by any woman I saw.

There were a few women who approached me, but they fell far short compared to those women.

So I politely declined their advances.

There was no point in dating someone I wasn’t interested in.

Sometimes I wondered if my libido had completely disappeared.

But today, seeing Epitrina, I realized I had been mistaken.

‘My body has become unable to be satisfied with ordinary women.’

I’m not sure if that’s good or bad, but I’m no longer attracted to ordinary people.

But Epitrina is different.

She’s truly special to me.

I didn’t even know goddesses existed in Erasto Chronicle.

Well, the game itself was based on Epitrina’s world, so let’s move on.

Anyway, a goddess was openly trying to seduce me by wearing such clothes and putting on a shy expression.

To cut to the chase… our plans to go out for dinner were forgotten.

“Haa, haa… so this is what mortal women feel…”

“Was it good?”

“Yes… it was amazing.”

Because it was with Epitrina.

And we did it a lot.

I was worried about disturbing the neighbors, but Epitrina said she used her power to prevent the sound from spreading.

After learning that, I just used all the strength I had, both existing and non-existent.

As a result, Epitrina and I were now lying exhausted on the bed.

We had sweated a lot, and the room was hot from our intense physical activity, so I turned on the air conditioner.

Soon, cool air poured out, quickly lowering the temperature in the room.

“Is that what they call an air conditioner? It really blows cool air?”

Epitrina had somehow gotten up and was standing in front of the air conditioner, enjoying the cool breeze.

And somehow, I was also standing beside her, feeling the refreshing air.

The cool breeze after intense physical exercise was irresistible.

Anyway, after showering again, we ordered some simple food.

When it comes to convenient delivery food, chicken is probably the best.

Besides, protein is especially valuable after intense exercise.

…I definitely needed replenishment since a certain someone beside me had drained quite a bit of my protein.

“Hmm? Is something wrong?”

Ah, really. She’s truly beautiful, befitting a goddess.

Before, she had a natural look, but since coming to this world, has she learned makeup techniques?

She seems even prettier.

‘Come to think of it, I rarely saw them putting on makeup in my previous life.’

If I recall correctly, most makeup was for formal events, but confident individuals didn’t wear makeup, right?

‘I wonder if Regina and Cheonhyeryeong are still alive, given how long they seemed destined to live?’

But I decided against asking.

While the connections and memories with them were good, the new relationship I was starting with Epitrina in this world was also important.

I’ll wait until everything is settled, or until Epitrina brings it up first.

That would be respecting the person who’s by my side now.

“Let’s get chicken. Have you ever had it before?”

“No, I haven’t. Gods don’t need to eat food. Well, now that I’m in a human body, I do need to eat.”

Seeing Epitrina giggle, I unconsciously ordered two chickens.

One crispy fried, and the other sweet and saucy.

I figured if I gave her something too spicy from the start, I might get a smack on the back.

About 30 minutes later? I received a text saying the chicken had arrived.

Although the effects of the coronavirus had ended, the contactless delivery that began because of it was still in practice.

Even though I had returned from another world, COVID-19 infections were still occurring in some regions.

However, various treatments have been developed, so people don’t die from it like they used to.

“The chicken is here.”

“Wow! It smells so delicious!”

Epitrina looked as excited as a child receiving a gift.

Since there wasn’t a separate dining table, I set up a floor table so we could sit and eat, placing the chicken on it.

Then Epitrina sat right next to me.

“Oh, don’t people usually sit across from each other when eating?”

“Cut me some slack. We’ve been apart for decades, so I want to be as close as possible.”

…Hmm, what a logical and reasonable statement.

This has absolutely nothing to do with Epitrina subtly pressing her chest against my arm, so don’t misunderstand.

Anyway, after setting up the chicken on the table, our slightly late dinner began.

“Here, say ‘ah’.”

“…Ah.”

Chicken eaten with Epitrina was truly delicious.

After finishing the meal, sorting the recycling, and cleaning up, I began preparing for tomorrow’s business.

“So this is what they call a computer. What are these numbers?”

“These are the items that went out today and the ones that need to go out tomorrow.”

I explained in detail to Epitrina what the numbers on the screen meant.

“And this is how you make money?”

“Yes. I created my store on the internet, and when people buy items and deposit money, I send them the products.”

“And those items are transported by those things called cars?”

“Exactly.”

After I explained a few things, Epitrina began to understand even more.

After checking the overall quantity of items going out tomorrow, Epitrina and I lay down on the bed.

“Hehe, shall we start round two now?”

“Uh, um… let’s take it slow…”

“Hehe, come here!”

“Eek!”

And in the second round, I was thoroughly drained.

It seems I’ll need to order some supplements online for the days ahead.

It was truly a passionate night.