"Meow~"
The cruise ship cut through the calm lake surface, heading toward the urban district upstream along the Duin River. On the topmost observation deck, the rain clouds had dispersed. The night wind was slightly chilly, but from here they could see the scenery of Green Lake City's eastern and western shores gradually receding behind them.
The night was already rather late, but the Steam Epoch city still had scattered Gas Lamps decorating the sights of civilization.
Likewise, the observation decks across the entire yacht were illuminated by Gas Lamps. Shade, holding Mia, stood by the railing with the witch Audrey Edwards. The cat leaned against Shade's chest with narrowed eyes. It felt that his chest was somewhat cold, so it wanted to warm him, just as it did in winter when Shade read beside the living room fireplace with the cat lying on his lap.
As the battle ended and the "Divinity Overflow" state faded away, Shade also felt that strange sense of Indifference dissipate. He could not be certain whether his mind had truly returned entirely to normal after being affected by divinity. It might simply have been the excitement of obtaining new divinity so easily, diluting that indifference that made the world seem unrelated to him.
"You..."
Audrey brushed back her hair and secretly glanced at Shade from the side. She had many questions she wanted to ask, yet did not know what she ought to ask. Ever since returning to the ship, apart from changing into dry clothes and Shade asking for a packed dinner, the two of them had simply stood here looking at the scenery.
"Can you give me a hug?"
Shade suddenly asked. At any other time, the brown-haired lady might have been a little embarrassed, but with her mind in turmoil at