Inside the dim alley.
A figure slowly moved into the moonlight, revealing herself before Luo Shu.
A blonde, blue-eyed girl whose figure could not be concealed even by her loose, dark blue nun's habit slowly stepped into the moonlight.
"Good evening, Your Eminence."
The newcomer was none other than Luo Shu's "Venus," his Familia member hidden in the shadows, Sharon.
"Tonight really has been extraordinarily lively."
Seeing the delighted smile on Sharon's face, Luo Shu's mood improved as well.
"Long time no see, Sharon. Though it's only been a week."
At that, Luo Shu looked Sharon up and down, then smiled.
"You look well. That's a relief."
But Sharon smiled and asked him a question in return.
"Is this a deity's love for his believer, or concern between friends?"
"...Let's call it concern between friends." Luo Shu was somewhat vague.
Although he was a deity, nine years of compulsory education meant Luo Shu obviously could not suddenly start acting high and mighty.
Besides, his Familia members were all girls beautiful enough to make his heart race, and many had even been his former "crushes." That also made it difficult for Luo Shu to feel superior to them.
And Luo Shu actually understood that even if he truly became a deity, he would probably be the likes of Zeus or Kama.
Because of these dark thoughts, he was somewhat unwilling to have his Familia regard him as a lofty god.
And Sharon, apparently, did not seem to care much about "deities" either.
"If we're friends, I'd very much like to punch you."
Sharon smiled as she said something Luo Shu did not find particularly funny.
"Who do you think is responsible for all my flights to Europe and back lately?"
"Or do you like the haggard beauty that comes from jet