Brain bloom

Mori nodded with satisfaction and pointed into the distance—

“Take the most rugged path; the hills here will temper your will. That way, you won’t doubt the true God next time.”

Upon hearing the coffin bearer's admonition, the melon cutter lowered his head in shame and accepted the divine command from the coffin bearer.

Supporting each other, they took firm steps, avoiding the main road of the winery, and headed towards the rugged, wooded hills, leaving reluctantly. This was the most painful, yet also the most beautiful day of their lives.

……

"One matter...resolved."

As his followers left one after another, Mori collapsed to the ground, his soft body seemingly melting into the soil.

"Now, we have one less enemy."

"—Are you the one who delivered the coffin, Mori-shiki-nee?"

The fact that Fu Fu only asked now already made Sen Shi very grateful. The little guy was well aware of the mess, because every time Dandelion mentioned the name of the coffin-bearer, she would criticize him with a tone of disgust.

Mori admitted frankly: "Yes, I did leave those gold coins behind, but it was definitely not to destroy the Kingdom of Flowers... This is an accident that I deeply regret."

"...Then the princess? And the matter of the Kingdom of Flowers...are all these misunderstandings?"

"It's complicated, but don't tell Dandelion about it! Because I won't betray her, and I hope you believe me."

Fu Fu's color was deeper than ever before, as if he were pondering a profound and obscure question.

A few seconds later, he abruptly asked an incongruous question—"Is it because you love her?"

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Fu Fu's words were simply not something she could have said. Sen Shi was speechless for a moment, and none of the so-called majesty of the true god remained.

"W-Why are we suddenly talking about this? What does it have to do with love?"

"Whatever you do, Sister Morishi, is it all for the princess's safety? Although I don't know the complicated details, you must love the princess very much. Otherwise, why would you be willing to have two children for her?"

Sen Shi couldn't help but cover his face. Fu Fu's logic was too strange. It seemed that the Salt Elf had its own way of thinking.

"So, I think since Sister Mori loves the princess, she must not be an enemy of the Four Seasons, and she must have her own reasons... Okay, I'll keep it a secret."

After saying that, the Salt Sprite, as usual, darted back into Sen Shi's pocket.

She touched the salt elf's body through the fabric with her fingers: "So, you prefer dandelion to me? I always felt that your stance was biased towards her."

"No, what I like is for everyone to be happy together. Because you two took me in, I don't want to see you separated. As long as we can be together, I'll be happy."

Her words touched Sen Shi's heartstrings, prompting her to confide more of her innermost thoughts to this friend:

"I acknowledge my identity because, like you, I hope this fun little life continues."

"Then I'll keep it a secret for Mori-shita-neechan."

Mori gently stroked Fufu with his palm again, for the little guy's kindness had saved Mori from being killed by the dandelion. He'd think about it carefully when he got back to rest, figuring out how to explain this to the dandelion...

There are still some things to do.

Looking around, she felt that this little dock had truly suffered many misfortunes, leaving no room for reconstruction. However, things would gradually become peaceful in the future, and repairing one with magic wouldn't be a problem.

But unlike this dilapidated scene, as long as you look up, the blue sky will not disappoint.

The pale, sand-like altocumulus clouds of autumn lazily piled up against the blue sky, giving one a strange sense of loneliness—this is the autumn sky.

Mori opened the bag and took out the lotus and the soil connecting its roots. Then came the corpse of the slave of the god; he should have liked the autumn sky too.

"I feel very uncomfortable. Is this outside?" Youlian asked.

"Yes, look up, that's the blue sky."

Youlian looked up and immediately exclaimed in surprise, "Is the world really this vast?"

"What you see is all real."

"Really? But... there's nothing special about it."

The appearance of the lotus was not good. As a seasonal being, Sen Shi seemed to be able to see that the plant's life was coming to an end.

"I thought the sky he wanted to pursue was so beautiful that he would rather give up Eden Bank. What a disappointment. It's nothing compared to the mud that enveloped us in that little room when we were together. That was real beauty."

“Youlian, I have a question for you.” Sen Shi suddenly thought of something that was worth paying attention to.

"The problem? Oh, the soil is very firm, and it gets firmer the deeper you go. But it allows us to be alone... However, since he likes it, I'll reluctantly accept it."

"Youlian, how much do you know about the Four Seasons? Why are you so afraid of them?"

However, Youlian did not answer the question, nor did she have the chance to answer it again.

It seemed unable to withstand the test of the unfamiliar environment, turning into a handful of sand and dust in the blink of an eye, swept away by the autumn wind. Sen was speechless, thinking that even if it survived, it probably wouldn't have the heart to answer even half a word, after all, the eyes deep within the petals only wanted to look at the beloved.

Sen felt a pang of sympathy, but it was too late to ask...

As for the corpse of this slave of the gods… Mori thought for a moment and decided to use fire magic to burn it into smoke; this was the only way to get closer to the sky. After all, this guy had been buried in the ground for who knows how many years, and he certainly wouldn't want to be buried back in the dark, sunless earth.

But before Mori could even attach the ruby ​​to the staff's socket, she suddenly noticed that the corpse of the God's slave was being slowly melted away by the sun.

The way it vanished was unexpectedly similar to the way the lotus disappeared; both turned into a handful of dust in the sunlight, the process happening very quickly. Then, the dust accepted the wind's invitation, embarking on a path free of constraints, never to look back.

"I guess I did something good..." Her heart unconsciously felt a little lighter.

Not all deaths should be faced with heavy thoughts.

Eden Bank, God's Slaves, and Companions... These words, unearthed from depths deeper than the sea, still hold a story yet to be revealed, but Mori knows very well who might know the truth—Silvermoon City.

Once the Holy Coffin Kingdom understands this is a misunderstanding and pledges allegiance to her, she can use that power to discuss this matter with Lord Balzac. As for now, there's no point in overthinking it.

……

Before leaving, they felt a little sorry for the weapon fragments scattered all over the ground. These materials naturally possessed sacred properties, and it would be good to collect them and forge a dagger. So, Morishige and Fukufu collected quite a few before heading home.

"Is blacksmithing a master craftsman? I wonder if my little arms are even capable of swinging a hammer..."

On the way, while pondering the crafting process of the dagger, Sen Shi also rummaged through his mind, trying to quantify his attributes and see if there had been any changes since the upgrade.

Name: Mori Toki

Race: Four Seasons

Level: 25 (Experience required for the next level: 1111/884000)

Current title: [The One Who Turns the Clock], a limited-time title obtainable only by completing the quest "Starlight Moment". Effect: The stars will favor you.

Power: 71

Intelligence: 452

Agility: 480

Willpower: 130

Luck: 4

After confirming, she mumbled something in a slightly flustered tone:

"I feel like I should make some small accessories to artificially boost my luck stat? This number looks a bit off."

In the game, luck only slightly affects monster drops, so nobody intentionally stacks it; it's always been a rather mystical and lackluster attribute. Mori Toki didn't think much of it either, but now, the more she looked at that number, the more uneasy she felt…

"I remember you could increase luck with titles... uh, wait, titles?"

Mori stopped in surprise, sat down on the spot, closed his eyes and pondered the thing he had previously overlooked: In this world, can titles be changed? Mori had thought about this when he was first summoned by Dandelion, but after being shocked by the SB Gold Coin, he gradually forgot about it.

Let's check it now.

With each thought, a series of titles flashed through my mind.

For example, various life skill master titles can slightly improve the quality of crafted items; or, the [Grand Mage] title obtained after acquiring advanced magic can increase intelligence and the maximum mental strength.

After all, a small account has very few features.

But the last title suddenly appeared, coming on strong and pricking Mori's head.

【The Coffin Bearer】It is the name of a true god, and only those who have fully attained divinity are qualified to bear it.

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Image: "The one in the middle is Fufu", Location: "Images/233751-25743.jpg"

——————Isn't Fufu's illustration beautiful? ——————

……

Fufu was puzzled, wondering why Mori had stopped. Moreover, Fufu noticed that Mori's face was completely frozen. She simply landed beside her, waving in front of her, and also expressed her concern.

"Sister Morishita, what's wrong? Do you have an upset stomach?"

"Fufu—keep an eye on my surroundings, I need to confirm something."

"……it is good."

Fu Fu realized that something big might be about to happen, otherwise he wouldn't be so serious.

Senshi found a quiet corner on a hill nearby with plenty of plants, where he could keep a low profile. No matter how many deep breaths he took, he couldn't calm himself down.

I never imagined that the name of this true god would lie quietly in the list of titles... It was probably already there when I was first summoned to this world. If I had looked at it sooner, perhaps many things could have been resolved more smoothly.

This title carries a unique effect.

Effect: "Entering the realm of divinity".

The wording is ambiguous and evasive, failing to clearly explain what it means. Yet, it leaves Sen unable to remain calm. Usually, these kinds of seemingly problematic descriptions are the truly formidable ones.

This is the title of a true god... Right now she's just an ordinary Strawberry Seasonal Being, but if she were to wear it, she would probably truly possess godhood.

Furthermore, one can obtain the power that a true god should possess.

Sen Shi didn't hesitate. He had already admitted his guilt to the group of people who cut the melons, so what way was there to back down now? He might as well put on the suit openly and see what he could contribute to the road to national restoration.

She guessed that she must have been enveloped in holy light, and then a pair of pure wings grew on her back.

Not only that, all attributes immediately reach 999, and with a mere gesture, one can create a world and modify numerous laws. Otherwise, how could one be worthy of being called a true god? Even without this, as long as one can reclaim the wealth scattered by the coffin bearers, that would be enough.

"Fufu, stay away from me."

"it is good."