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Chapter 34: Riverside, Saint, Shrine Maiden

As Hokuto watched two chat messages—one green, one pink—float across the screen, he couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

Oh, dear Lord Otto, you chose the worst possible time to show up.

Well, I suppose I have no choice but to reveal the sweet, touching story of the Saint and the Fox Maiden to you.

As for Pink Fairy Miss and Hua…

They can keep misunderstanding things all they want.

As long as they don't interfere with my gaming, it doesn't matter.

—

Suddenly, a meticulously typed message appeared.

『today's performance wasn't perfect:』 "Why? Why would… ahem. Why would this girl named Yae Sakura just happen to run into Kiana?"

Hokuto glanced at the sender.

Yep. As expected—it was Hua.

Clearly, she was very curious about Yae Sakura's identity and origins.

But instead of asking directly, she was trying to subtly probe for answers.

Alright, let's not keep her in suspense.

『Hokuto:』 "Maybe because she's the main character of this side story."

『today's performance wasn't perfect:』 "Sakura Samsara… I see."

Hua's message carried a hint of understanding.

Hokuto let the conversation end there and tapped the screen to continue.

Elysia and Hua might be a bit confused—but Otto?

Oh, Otto will definitely understand.

Now, what will you do, Lord Otto?

Will you leave quietly…?

Or will you stay and uncover the truth—

The truth of what happened between Kallen and Yae Sakura?

Hokuto waited.

He stared at the viewer list, watching to see if Otto would disappear.

If Otto runs away, then the only ones left in chat will be Elysia, Hua, and Seele…

That would be kinda boring.

And not very fun.

The seconds ticked by.

Finally—

『your great inventor:』 "Why are we still waiting? I am quite eager to uncover the story of this 'Fox Maiden' named Yae Sakura."

Haha!

Classic Otto!

But now that Hokuto thought about it…

If Otto didn't even have the courage to seek the truth, he wouldn't have become a false god in the first place.

『Hokuto:』 "Ahem. I got distracted. Let's continue. Pay close attention, everyone."

With that, he tapped the screen, and the Sakura Samsara story began.

—

[Ah, yes! That's me!]

[Then… forgive my rudeness, but may I ask your name, traveler?]

[Oh, my name? Just call me Kiana!]

[Kiana… I see. I was just about to head to the riverbank. Would you like to come with me?]

[The riverbank? What's going on? Whatever, I'll just follow and find out!]

『your great inventor:』 "...?"

A long string of question marks appeared in the chat.

Hokuto raised an eyebrow.

『Hokuto:』 "What's wrong?"

『your great inventor:』 "I just find it odd that someone would blindly follow a stranger after a single question. Even when luring children, at least offer a piece of candy."

"..."

Hokuto was stunned.

Otto's logic is disturbingly sound.

Now that I think about it… Kiana really didn't hesitate at all.

She just… went along with a random fox-eared girl?

How bold.

『Hokuto:』 "Ahem! That's not the point. The point is that we're going to the river now."

『your great inventor:』 "Heh. Fair enough. It's just a side story in a game—no need to take it too seriously."

A green message floated across the screen.

Hokuto rolled his eyes.

Oh, Otto.

You still think this is "just a game"?

Alright. Let's see if you can still act this smug once we reach the riverbank.

Without another word, Hokuto moved the character forward.

Herrscher of Reason Bronya did a stylish spin, transforming Heavy Arms: Bunny 19C into a sleek motorcycle.

Then—

Vroom!

The bike raced forward, leaving behind a dazzling blue trail of light.

Of course, the ride didn't last long—the riverbank wasn't that far away.

『my favorite sister Bronya:』 "So fast!"

Seele marveled at the speed.

But her message went completely unnoticed.

Why?

Because everyone's attention was now fixated on what lay ahead.

Yae Sakura.

And the unconscious girl beside her.

『your great inventor:』 "...!"

Otto froze.

Seeing Kallen's image on screen, so lifelike and real—

Even someone as calculating as him couldn't suppress his reaction.

If he weren't so composed, he might've exposed himself right then and there.

The game continued.

A cutscene played.

On the grassy riverbank, a shrine maiden knelt beside an unconscious nun.

[Why would a foreigner be drifting down the river…? Could she already be…?]

[No… she's still alive. She's still breathing.]

The camera zoomed in on Kallen's peaceful face.

Then, it pulled back, revealing—

The clear, flowing river.

The lush, vibrant greenery.

Yae Sakura, kneeling gracefully.

Kallen, unconscious at her feet.

The golden sunlight cast a warm, dreamlike glow.

The scene was like a painting.

A vision of beauty.

『my favorite sister Bronya:』 "So pretty…"

『Pink Fairy Miss:』 "Mmm~ Two adorable girls, meeting by fate… just thinking about it makes my heart race!"

『today's performance wasn't perfect:』 "Even though I don't fully understand the meaning of this scene… I admit, it's breathtaking. Such beauty is hard to find in our world."

As message after message praised the scene—

Otto remained silent.

Not a single word.

Hokuto narrowed his eyes.

So… the great Lord Otto has nothing to say, huh?

Let's see how long that lasts.

With a smirk, Hokuto tapped forward.

Time to push the story ahead—

And see if Otto could truly remain indifferent.