Miniature Garden Chemister

13. The Power of the Goddess: Part I

And puffy, the feeling of sinking into the water enveloped my whole body. But not cold enough, enough to remember the warmth.

I thought I had to breathe, open my mouth... I couldn't help but think.

"That, I can breathe!

I thought it was in the water, but I'm relieved to think why I opened my mouth.

Sugu, the water pulls and stands in a pompous space.

I'm surrounded by greenery all around me, and I can be convinced even if they do tell me this is in a tree.

"…… hmm? Mr. Salina's not here."

You were definitely supposed to be with me. I don't know if it fell off in a flash, or if it was originally starting to leave.

Being alone makes me anxious.

But this is an exam, so you have to get over it somehow.

I need to figure out what to do.

"Greater Tree Growth, huh?"

Is there something I can do from the inside? I'll think about it a little bit, but I can't think of a plan at all.

I used my skills from the outside, but when I use them from the inside, will something different happen again?

In the meantime, I may never have come over to try.

"Angel Singing (Sanctuary)"

I tell her to close her eyes and pray for her to grow. Although, it doesn't look like anything has changed in particular.

I used it from the outside once, so it didn't work?

While I'm stuck, I can't help but think of some other way.

"I don't think there's that much I can do"

I can use my skills, but somehow I don't feel like I'm doing much good this time.

Ugh and worried, my front accidentally glowed brightly.

Skill effects came up late, or something?

Looking at it as though it was usually immediate, it gradually created a human form.

…… Salina,?

Speaking of people here, I can only think of about Mr. Salina. So I call that name, but I don't hear back.

Wasn't that Mr. Salina? When I thought of it that way, my always scorching voice sounded.

I opened my eyes wide to the fact that it emanated from someone who appeared in front of me.

"Long time no see, Hina."

"…… Dear Rig."

The finished voice echoes and soaks through me. I'm not that easy to meet, but now that person is standing in front of me...

She smiles gently the same way she always does, and her chest makes a thrilling noise about seeing her.

Why are you here? The question circles my head. 'Cause Master Rigg said you couldn't come here that easily.

…………

I don't know what to tell you and I look at Master Rig still.... but Master Rigg hasn't uttered a word since he said hello either.

Even though he talks a lot, like he usually cares about me.

Maybe there's something wrong with not being able to have much of a conversation because I couldn't make it here.

I look at Mr. Rigg all the time, but he's no different. I haven't had it in person many times, but it doesn't mean I'm pale, and it doesn't mean I'm freaking out.

Today from me...... be brave and let's talk. Master Rigg is always doing it for me, so I work hard.

"Uh, it's been a while... Suddenly there was a Master Rig, so I was surprised.... This is the big tree, right?

Surrounded by greenery, I find this place extremely cozy. But at the same time, it drives me lonely and anxious somewhere. When asked to confirm, Mr. Rigg replied positively.

"That's right, this is in the big trees. From now on, Daiki will take on the role of supporting Letty Threel"

"Upcoming?

"That's true, Hina"

Do you know why? And Master Rig smiled gently.

"That is...... because Master Lettysreel's help is almost gone and not enough of the power of the goddess proxy I received...... right?

I think the fairy said that.

If I had more power, I wouldn't think of anything strange. Because I want to be able to help this great tree to the best of my ability.

When I tell her so, Master Rig shakes his head slowly and says, "No."

... No?

"Uh, then..."

I wonder what will happen.

"I give the power of Daiki to Master Lettysreel... or something?

If that's the case, I can snort what I'm growing.

By taking in the power of Daiki, Master Lettysreel may revive her as a goddess. If that's the case, I'm sure that's the best thing.

Because I'm a mediocre person.

Goddess proxy is outrageous. If normal.

Though I have concluded so, Master Rigg shakes his head by saying "different" as he did earlier.

"Returning power to Letty means there isn't one right now.... From now on, I don't know. Let Daiki reign as the goddess of this world"

"Yes."

I know that.

If Daiki is going to take on that role, not me, don't worry. I was relieved that I seemed to be able to live slowly while shopping in this world.

"I'm in a hurry because I have a goddess proxy. Such a help, it's too much for me to... Ah!

I wish I could give Daiki the power of the goddess proxy I have. That way, I'd say it's impeccable as a big tree that supports this world, and it's grown.

But I don't know how to give it to you. Because this is the force of protection that Master Lettysreel gave me, I don't think I'm talking about giving it to him or anything like that...

Maybe Master Lettysreel should give Daiki protection, but that's not how it works. Maybe I can give it away, but I don't know.

Besides, if you ask Master Lettiesreel, it won't be an exam, will it?

If Master Rig might know, I try to open his mouth - just a little faster than that, and Master Rig opens his mouth.

"Take Daiki's place so Hina doesn't have to be in this world."

"……… Huh?

I didn't really understand what Master Rigg was saying and I blinked a few times.