"I don't understand either. Maybe it has something to do with the power I use to incarnate as God, or maybe it's something else. I've been searching for answers too, but not even Luvia's Divination can provide one."
That was Shade's answer. The Girl with Purple Eyes on his left was currently tilting her head against his shoulder, pondering his use of "incarnating as God" rather than "God Summoning."
Nights like this were pleasant for them as well:
"There will always be an answer. Tonight is for relaxing, so don't dwell on these troubles. Shade, you've been frowning ever since you came back from the doctor. Put your worries aside for now. Dorothy and I will both stay with you."
Shade nodded lightly and looked up at the starry sky overhead. The hot spring itself had been formed by the impact of the fallen Mad Moon's remains. Perhaps because of the moon's power, no branches extended above the spring:
"Yes, tonight is for relaxing."
For the moment, he set those worries aside and lifted both arms to embrace the young ladies he loved:
"You haven't been feeling well these past few days. I missed you."
"Didn't you have Galina and the others?"
"But does that have anything to do with missing you?"
"Our knight truly wants everything."
Luvia smiled and reminded her:
"Dorothy, we still have another task tonight. Shade's little perfume bottle was emptied out at the House of False Men, so we need to fill it."
Dorothy smiled as well.
"Fill it? That might be rather difficult with just the two of us."
The Girl with Purple Eyes raised an eyebrow and squeezed in front of Shade. At that moment, Shade felt as though he were holding a large, smooth fish.
"Don't forget, Shade's body is very 'nutritious'