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Chapter 607: 607

The 20th day of the second Fire month . As I watered the seedling of the World Tree that I received at the Six Kings Festival, some things run around my mind . The reason for that…… is that Fate-san hasn’t come to visit lately .

Fate-san, just like Kuro, escapes from work to play with me for an hour or so every three days . There would even be times when she would come every day…… but she hasn’t come to visit for almost 20 days now .

I wonder what’s going on? Since it’s Fate-san we’re talking about here, there’s no way that she’s “too busy because of work” . On the other hand, there’s also no way that Fate-san, a Supreme God, is sick in bed .

Could it be that I’ve done something that got Fate-san mad? No, but at my birthday party, she was still acting as usual……

[……Hey, Alice . ]

[What is it?]

[Do you know what happened with Fate-san? I haven’t seen her lately……]

For the time being, I asked Alice, who is a good friend of Fate-san, but for some reason, she had a complicated look on her face .

[……Errr, Fate-san…… She’s been w- working a lot lately, so she doesn’t have much time . ]

[……If you’re going to make up a lie, you could have at least made a better one than that . ]

[No, to be honest, even though I’m the one who said it, I also feel like it’s unrealistic, but what I said isn’t entirely wrong……]

[Eh? Then, Fate-san is seriously working? Voluntarily?]

[Y- Yes, well……]

That’s impossible, that Fate-san willingly doing work? ……No matter how I look at it, the situation is clearly abnormal .

[C- Could it be…… Fate-san really isn’t doing well?]

[……W- Well, that’s right . I guess you could say that she’s sick in a way . ]

[She’s sick!? No, no, if she’s sick, then shouldn’t be working…… Or rather, even a Supreme God like Fate-san can get sick!?]

[……Well, how should I say this…… Regarding the details of her sickness, I’m not at liberty to say that…… Ahh, but it’s not something that can be transmitted to others so……]

Apparently, Fate-san really is sick . No, well, it may be rude to say this, but I could understand now . I see, because of that sickness of hers, she hasn’t been coming to visit lately and is even doing work, something she normally doesn’t do……

It must be a very heinous disease . Otherwise, I can’t imagine that Fate-san would be doing her job .

[……I’m worried about her, so I think I’ll go pay her some visit . ]

[……………… . . ]

[Alice?]

[……Ahh, no, well, there is indeed that shock therapy concept, isn’t it? I guess that could work . ]

[U- Unnn?]

I don’t really know what she’s talking about, but for the time being, I’m going to visit her . Let’s buy some fruits first and bring them as souvenirs .

[……I mean, even though she punched me when I was like that, she’s acting all hesitant when the same thing happens to her……]

[Ooooiiiii, Alice?]

[Ah, no! I’m also worried about Fate-san, so I’ll go with you! Now, now, since we’ve decided, let’s hurry up and go!]

When I called out to Alice, who had her hand on her chin and was mumbling something, a cheerful smile appeared on her face as she urged me to come visit Fate-san already .

Somehow, rather than worried…… It feels like Alice is up to no good again……

The upper level of the God Realm, a place I had visited once before . There stands Fate-san’s temple, to which Alice and I entered . I wonder if Fate-san is alright? The fact that she’s working means that she’s physically fine . Well, what I’m very worried about is if she’s mentally alright though……

As I was thinking about this, I knocked on the door that led to Fate-san’s room . A little while later, the door opened a bit and a grumpy-looking Fate-san appeared .

[Geez, what now…… I said I’m busy working, so stop being a…… hind…… rance…… Eh?]

[Ah, errr, hello . ]

[……Kai-chan?]

[Yes, errr, I came to visit……]

When I timidly called out to Fate-san, who totally looked like she was in a bad mood, her face stiffened and a little while later, she began profusely sweating .

[……Eh? W- Why are you here…… U- Ummm, my heart isn’t ready yet… . . so, errr, go home for the time being……]

[Fate-san!]

[Eh? Shall-tan? W- What’s the matter?]

[I know you’re wondering why Kaito-san came, but I’ll finish my own business first, okay?]

[……Business?]

Saying this with a bright smile on her face, Alice grabbed Fate-san’s hand and pulled her out of the door .

[That’s right! I’m here to pay back the debt I received from Fate-san!]

[……Debt? Hey, Shall-tan? What in the world are you———–]

[ALICE-CHAN KIIIIIIIIIICK!!!]

[——–Fugyaaaahhhh!?]

My eyes couldn’t grasp what had just happened . From what I saw though, Alice’s legs seemed to glow for a moment, before the huge door shattered and Fate-san suddenly crashed onto the back wall of her room .

From the line she said…… Alice must have kicked her . Or rather, what the heck are you doing, oi!?

[……W- Wait, Shall-tan! What are you suddenly doing!? That hurts!]

I don’t think that kick would be something that would have just normally hurt someone…… Well, I guess for someone with super specs like Fate-san, the damage would only to the extent that her face turned a bit red .

[No, remember, you punched me before…… So I’m returning it!]

[That was a punch before! Why did you return it with a kick!? Moreover, you aimed at my face without hesitation!?]

[Now then, Fate-san! Let’s not dwell on every single thing! Let’s face the future with a bang! Well then, adieu!]

[Stop right theeeeeere!!! I have lots of things to say but…… let me kick you too!!!]

After doing what she wanted to do and only saying what she wanted, Alice disappeared, and Fate-san’s screams echoed in the temple .

Dear Mom, Dad————– Errr, I heard that Fate-san was sick, so I came to visit her but…… Doesn’t it seem like there’s something strange here? No, rather, I know that I don’t know some things but————— Fate-san seems to be alright, isn’t she?

? ? ? : [Incidentally, what Fate-san has is that thing called lovesickness!]

Serious-senpai : [……This hurts . ]

? ? ? : [Ahh, speaking of which, Author-san is going to start releasing the character rough drafts for Volume 4 tomorrow, so please look forward to it . ]

Serious-senpai : [……So it’s finally arrived huh! My own character design!]

? ? ? : [……No, there’s none of that though? I mean, your illustration on the back cover is just a one-time thing, okay?]

Serious-senpai : [D*mn it aaaaaaaalllll!?]