To keep the phantom wreckage of the moon in the sky from becoming reality, I became a savior without the slightest preparation...
The Earth Crystal's voice went silent for the moment. It had probably gone back to deal with the Great Will.
Though there was a difference in their power, it wasn't so great that the Earth Crystal would collapse instantly. That was why it had time to ask me for help, hoping to use our ability to transform darkness to make up the gap between itself and the Great Will.
"Heh, a savior, huh?"
Terra eavesdropped on my thoughts without permission, then muttered:
"Ceruno is a savior too. That really does make you two a savior couple, doesn't it?"
The word "couple" lent it a little warmth of everyday life.
Since she'd brought up Ceruno, I went on to ask:
"If I enter the Earth Crystal's Consciousness Sea this time, will I have a chance to see her?"
It had coldly shut me out before, but now that this esteemed deity needed my help, surely it could grant me this one little request?
"I'm afraid that really won't be possible..."
I hadn't even gone in yet, and Terra was already pouring cold water on my hopes.
"From what I know of the Earth Crystal, it doesn't even understand things like 'personal favors.' After all, your interests currently align, so it considers your assistance a matter of course."
"Ha, this Earth Mother really has no heart, no tears, and no feelings."
"But you could try asking. If you insist you won't cooperate unless you see her, wouldn't it let you meet, even if only out of rational calculation?"
The Earth Crystal didn't understand emotions, yet the simulacrum personality it had created was full of them...
"Got it. Just hurry up