Chapter 156: Eld’s Question
[space_man][space_man]In the bar room located in the A-rank adventurer area. Eld had invited Aleamia and come there. Inside the bar room, there were many off-duty A-rank adventurers, and when Eld and Aleamia entered, a buzz spread. Without minding them, the two sat facing each other in a partitioned booth in the back. The cocktails they ordered were placed in front of them, and the waiter bowed and left. After confirming that no one was around, Eld opened his mouth.
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[space_man][space_man]”I’m sorry for dragging you out while you were sleeping.”
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[space_man][space_man]”I wasn’t asleep yet. In the first place, is your image of me only about sleeping?”
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[space_man][space_man]”Well, yeah. Our first encounter was quite impactful.”
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[space_man][space_man]Eld sips his cocktail. Aleamia also sighed and took a drink.
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[space_man][space_man]”Well, whatever. So, what did you want to talk about that you brought me out here?”
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[space_man][space_man]”It’s not a big deal, but I was a little curious about something.”
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[space_man][space_man]”I see. There might be things I can’t answer, but feel free to ask anything.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Are you here in a spiritual form, or is this your main body? My guess is that it’s your main body.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Of course, it’s my main body. I can’t deal with the Demon King in a spiritual form.”
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[space_man][space_man]”So, if the Demon King was stronger than you, you could be killed too.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Yes. But that doesn’t mean I’m going to ask you for help.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Oh, well. I guess that’s a no-go then.”
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[space_man][space_man]Aleamia pauses for a breath.
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[space_man][space_man]”In the first place, you humans can’t inflict wounds on the Demon King. It’s not a matter of the difference in magic power or muscle strength. Well, it’s the same for the Goddess race too.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Hmm. There’s something there.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Yes. I can’t tell you specifically what it is, but we’re protected by a kind of barrier. Only we can cut through it. That’s why humans can’t cut us even if they attack.”
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[space_man][space_man]Eld found it hard to accept, but he had no choice but to nod.
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[space_man][space_man]”Anything else you want to ask?”
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[space_man][space_man]”……The Goddess who survived the extermination of the Demon King, the other one…… Could it be…… a Goddess I also know……?”
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[space_man][space_man]Aleamia closed her mouth with a slightly sad expression at that question.
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[space_man][space_man]”……I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have asked.”
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[space_man][space_man]”It’s okay. Don’t worry about it.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Want to have a few more drinks? You’re not sleepy yet, are you?”
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[space_man][space_man]”Yes. I can keep you company for a little longer.”
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[space_man][space_man]They ordered more drinks and were drinking in silence when they heard footsteps approaching them.
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[space_man][space_man]”Look, they were here after all.”
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[space_man][space_man]”They really were~.”
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[space_man][space_man]Marie and Moira had come to them.
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[space_man][space_man]”What’s up, you two?”
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[space_man][space_man]”Nothing, we just wanted to drink too.”
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[space_man][space_man]Marie sat next to Eld, and Moira sat next to Aleamia.
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[space_man][space_man]”Aleamia-sama, what are you drinking?”
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[space_man][space_man]”I don’t really understand the alcohol of the surface world, so I asked Eld to order something for me.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Then next time, I’ll recommend my favorite…… Let’s see which one.”
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[space_man][space_man]”If it’s from the surface world, that means there’s alcohol in the heavens too. Well, I thought there would be since there seems to be a Goddess of Alcohol.”
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[space_man][space_man]Marie asks.
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[space_man][space_man]”Of course. Drinking is also one of the Goddesses’ amusements.”
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[space_man][space_man]Aleamia finishes the cocktail that was left in her glass.
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[space_man][space_man]”Have you two decided what you want? I’ll call the waiter.”
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[space_man][space_man]Moira rings the bell on the table. The waiter immediately comes and takes their orders, bringing cocktails for the four of them.
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[space_man][space_man]”Aleamia-sama, cheers.”
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[space_man][space_man]Moira clinks glasses with Aleamia. Seeing that Aleamia’s expression at that moment was calmer than before, Eld felt relieved.
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[space_man][space_man]And the four of them stayed in the bar room until late at night.