"You want to resurrect the people from the village where you lived?"
Rei Ao opened his eyes and gazed calmly at Fern, who looked like she wanted to speak but was hesitant.
"… …"
Fern pursed her lips but ultimately couldn't voice her request.
It wasn't that she didn't trust them. Frieren had saved her from the ruins—there was no reason for her saviors to deceive a person who should have died. Rather, she just didn't know whether she ought to do such a thing.
Resurrecting the dead—she'd never even heard of such a possibility. Even church priests couldn't accomplish that.
"Rei Ao, didn't you say you wanted Fern to become yours? If so, just make a deal with her,"
Frieren teased with a casual laugh, seeing things from a simple perspective.
Rei Ao let out a small chuckle.
"True; sometimes directness is best."
He then turned to Fern, extending his hand.
"Fern, become my woman, and I can fulfill your wish."
"… …"
Her eyes flickered with emotion. She sensed that if she grasped his hand, the sorrow within her could be undone.
In the quiet of the hot-spring, after a brief silence, Fern lifted her arm from beneath the water and gently placed it into Rei Ao's waiting hand.
That was her decision.
"I guess… I still don't want the people I knew to remain dead…"
Death was still terrifying to her.
"As you wish,"
He lightly held her soft, childlike hand, a confident smile forming on his lips.
As the Unique God's power spread throughout the entire world, the destroyed village where Fern had lived was restored under an invisible force.
Those who had died were remade in both flesh and soul, the deceased brought back to life. Simultaneously, that invisible power also affected the world's entire causal fabric. Now that they lived again, the flow of the world adapted seamlessly.
"I've already granted your wish. Would you like to go see them now?"
Rei Ao asked.
Fern tilted her head, blinking her clear eyes. She hadn't seen Rei Ao do anything at all—throughout this, they'd only been holding hands. Still, an inexplicable trust in his words welled up within her.
"No need."
Fern asked in a soft voice, "What should I do now? Should I do…like they were doing earlier?"
"Splash!"
Standing up from the hot spring, water streaming off her alluring figure, Fern rose in front of Rei Ao.
On seeing Fern's body, Frieren shot her a glance, then lowered her own gaze to look at herself. Her expression dimmed; an aura of silent resentment clung to her as she slid back down into the water.
"Glug glug…"
Rei Ao chuckled.
"You trust me that much?"
"Mm."
Fern's simple, unwavering response took him a bit by surprise, and he found himself liking this girl even more.
"I don't have much time, so let's try something else—let you ease your way into it."
…
An hour later:
"Yes, that's it!"
Under Aura's guidance, Fern completed her first practice session.
"Rei Ao, you must have a thing for those with a fuller figure, huh?"
Frieren commented from the side.
Rei Ao shot her a glare.
"Relax. I like smaller ones, too. Don't forget you enjoy them, too."
"I'm mad now."
Frieren puffed her cheeks, feigning anger. "Hmmph…"
At that moment, Fern looked up. Rei Ao, noticing, praised her:
"Fern, you've done well."
In truth, soft baby-like plumpness had a special appeal he found irresistible. He really liked it.
Plus, Fern's quiet, "emotionless" nature made him want to push further. If he didn't have to hurry off to that party, he would absolutely want a full session right now.
"Mmm…"
Obediently, Fern made a small sound, apparently pleased as she nestled a bit closer.
"Master, I was the one who taught her, right?!"
Aura demanded some credit.
"Yes, you did well, too."
He didn't hesitate to praise her.
"Hehe~"
Just one sentence of approval was enough to make Aura happy all day.
"Frieren, I'm heading back now," Rei Ao said suddenly.
"Already?"
Frieren asked.
"Mm. There's a gathering waiting for me. Since I organized it, I shouldn't stand them up."
"Before you go, I have a gift for you all…"
That gift was the bestowal of "godhood."
[Name]: Frieren
[Level]: 55
[Abilities]: [God-King of Nature], [Nature Elf], [Rei Ao's Blessing]
[Possessions]: [Divine Artifact: Staff of Nature]
[Name]: Aura
[Level]: 55
[Abilities]: [God-King of Dominion], [Rei Ao's Blessing]
[Possessions]: [Divine Artifact: Scales of Divine Dominion]
[Name]: Fern
[Level]: 55
[Abilities]: [God-King of Emotions], [Rei Ao's Blessing]
[Possessions]: [Divine Artifact: Eye of Emotional Divinity]
Because this world's essence was far greater than in Tokiko's or Miko's worlds, Rei Ao had directly elevated three of them to the level of God-Kings. Now Frieren really was invincible in her world, but she seemed a bit glum:
"My goal of researching magic—poof, gone."
Indeed, the power of a God-King surpassed the limits of magic study. As the God-King of Nature, Frieren naturally commanded all aspects of nature, including every magic attribute. Nearly every spell was within effortless reach.
"Well…guess I'll just study divine power instead."
No longer needing to research magic, she could turn to the deeper field of "god-power." That was presumably even more profound than normal magic.
At that moment, Frieren and the other two, now dressed, stood on a hillside letting a gentle breeze blow across them as they gazed into the distance—at a peaceful village. It was Fern's old home.
"Aren't you going to say goodbye?"
Frieren asked.
"…"
Fern stared intently for a while, then looked away.
"No need. This is enough."
She'd seen the outcome. Everyone had returned to their daily lives. She no longer harbored regrets.
Next, Fern planned to journey alongside Frieren and Aura. She, too, wished to see more of the world.
"Let's go."
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