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CHAPTER 10 - PRESENTING WORLD SALVATION TO THE INEPT GODDESS AND PREVENTING THE ANNIHILATION OF HUMANITY!
"But isn't eradicating foolish humanity the only answer?"
With those words, Souta was left in doubt.
More than being terrifying, it was bewildering.
Frankly, even before the fear, he felt that it was illogical.
"A god who called me here because they were short on 'work hands and feet,' can they really annihilate humanity alone?"
And soon, he realized just how lacking his own imagination was.
"It's easy to annihilate them. You just have to move my original core that's sealed beneath the capital."
As the goddess tossed her cigarette into the air, it ignited and turned into ashes in an instant. After becoming ashes, it continued to burn, with all the complex organic compounds, carbon and nitrogen atoms, interconnecting with oxygen atoms and undergoing combustion. Everything. Everything, almost obsessively. It was so meticulous that it seemed like each one was being comprehended and linked. Everything transformed into carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or trace amounts of vaporized minerals, returning to the transparent atmosphere. Souta understood. Or rather, the knowledge that she was doing such things was forcefully injected into his mind.
—Just like how I use my ability. Again, forcibly, into my head.
The goddess looked at the pale Souta, pressed her index finger against her lips, and smirked mischievously.
"When your original core moves, what will happen to the creatures on this planet?"
"It will turn out like this. Even if you do it roughly, 90% of this planet will be reduced to ashes. Punishment for defying the goddess, punishment."
"Hey, hey, hey..."
"Don't get the wrong idea, alright? I'm relying on you because I don't want to do that."
The goddess smiled. But this time, fear had indeed come rushing in.
However, Souta was still alive. Moreover, depending on how he looked at it, this could be seen as an opportunity.
—Conversely, if I can control her, I won't have trouble in this world's life, and I can eliminate only the ones I dislike. Not bad. Regardless of whether I actually do it.
"I understand. It's telling me to think of a way for the life forms on this planet to survive without eradicating humanity one by one. I'm alive on this planet too. I don't want to die."
As Souta formed a friendly smile, the goddess nodded approvingly, looking satisfied.
"That's how it turns out, right? Humans, Forest Elves, Hill Dwarves, Wandering Halflings. As the Goddess of Beauty and Chaos, I have to protect the entire human race."
"Why you? Aren't there others responsible for that kind of thing?"
"Yes! Just like you say! It's not my original function, so I'm honestly struggling with it! I'm so annoyed that I want to just wipe them all out!"
"But you still have to do it..."
The goddess showed a slightly lonely profile, fell silent for a while, and then murmured softly.
"There's a promise."
The goddess puffed her cheeks unhappily.
Souta let out a deep sigh.
"What promise?"
"It's a promise with the girl I summoned when humans became too scarce in the past. Not to easily abandon her."
—A promise with a girl.
Souta found it a bit strange that a thought process, which would cherish something like that, existed even in the broken computer-like goddess in front of him.
"Ah, did you smile just now!?"
"I didn't smile. But is that okay? I don't know about that girl, but I think your feelings of cherishing her are definitely a good thing."
"Is that so? Well, she was quite a good girl. Before coming here, she was called a saint, and she was even more like a goddess than me."
Saying that, the goddess smiled with a sense of satisfaction.
"Nice. Unlike me, she's a good girl."
"Isn't she?"
"Oh, indeed, not bad at all."
—To be honest, I admire her.
Souta stood up and extended his hand to the goddess.
—To stand up selflessly for someone else, that's something I couldn't do as a teacher.
"Ren, I'm not a hero. I'm not a saint either. Just a teacher. That's why there's a way to save this world that I can utilize. If you're the one who summoned me, then let's work together."
"Oh my... We've come to an agreement faster than when I first met that child. I'm delighted. Heroic bravery? Or perhaps a miracle in the name of a god?"
"Neither. Not about defeating a demon lord, nor about creating peace under the name of a god. It's about how ordinary people can save the world by having enough education and knowledge—"
Before hearing the answer, the goddess grasped Souta's hand.
For her too, that was exactly what she sought, and it was the reason she had called him.
"—Knowledge and education. First, teach me about the geography and history of this world."
"I'll provide you with the data collected for planetary development. Just like before."
"By any chance... will it cause that headache?"
"Yes, the same one from when you were surrounded by the Elves at first."
"Seriously? Again? That thing?"
"Yeah, let's give it a solid whack!"
The goddess smiled cheerfully.
"Cut me some slack, okay!?"
* * *
In exchange for a pounding headache, Souta came to understand.
The map of this world had entered his mind just as it was.
With that in mind, Souta reached a certain conclusion.
"In my opinion, this world lacks prosperity."
"Wealth?"
"There's a lack of land, a lack of knowledge, a lack of food, a lack of resources, and a lack of labor force. That's why it becomes impoverished. And from poverty, the hatred is directed towards other species. What's needed is a place to live abundantly. I think I should create that. A paradise."
The goddess tilted her head.
"But even if you want to create it... how?"
"Clear untapped land. Create a society where ordinary people collectively manage things, not relying on exceptional kings. Otherwise, what's the point of summoning people from Japan in 2020? I have chemistry, ideology, and your, goddess, power."
"I can't quite visualize it...?"
"If you understand, then my help is unnecessary."
The goddess chuckled.
"Oh, that's true. It was indeed the right call to summon someone from another world. Your perspective is different. So, I'll leave the strategy to you! And I'll support it!"
"What can you do to support it?"
The goddess snapped her fingers.
Suddenly, a cigarette appeared in Souta's hand, seemingly out of nowhere.
"I'll bring useful items from your world."
"That... sounds good. Really good. It's convenient."
――Unreasonable things like this aren't all that bad.
――Even if it's crazy, as long as everyone can laugh.
Souta's face involuntarily lit up with a smile.
"But, if you have this kind of power, couldn't you have acted sooner?"
"Impossible. I don't have the confidence to control it even if I were to entrust it to the people of this world."
"Understood. Looks like you're pretty restricted in your movements, huh, goddess?"
The goddess patted Souta's shoulder and let out a deep, deep sigh.
"That's right. You have not only ideology, knowledge, and power, but also the awareness that your life is in the hands of a god. I love you, child of humanity."
"Yeah, that's right. I love you too, goddess. Even if all the other foolish humans don't listen to what you say, I'll be the one who pays attention to your words."
As Souta said this and patted her back, the goddess began to feign crying, making sniffing sounds.
"Ugh... it's been a while since I've met someone as good as you... Thank you. They're all so stupid. Insects, they're insects. Stupid bugs, so I guess I have to kill them after all..."
"Hold off on the killing for a bit. Can I get a light for my cigarette?"
"Oh, I'm sorry!"
Only the tip of the cigarette Souta had was colored red and emitted a faint wisp of smoke.
With the cigarette still in his mouth, he pondered.
――For now, it should be seen as having pacified the goddess. I'll arrange my living conditions by pretending to follow her instructions, and then I can enjoy my second life.
――I'll eliminate anyone who gets in the way. Be it government officials, village folks, or even this goddess; I will strike down those who impose the unreasonable.
And with that, he momentarily paused his thoughts, exhaling a plume of smoke.
"But, with the possibility of receiving various things... it's a dilemma."
"Just consult with me. I'm your ally, and I also have the responsibility for bringing you here. I'll do that much for you."
"Alright, then let's do that. What can I get? Well, how much can you bring?"
The goddess raised a single index finger.
"I'd like you to limit it to one item per visit. It's not like I can endlessly connect doors."
"One item per visit, you say..."
"If you grant my request once, I'll bring you one item in return. As a first-time service, I'll give you one tool."
"Oh, I see!"
"You seem happy?"
"Yeah, just give me a moment."
――Well, it's probably fine to decide after assessing the village's situation. If making opium involves using poppy seeds, a simple distillation apparatus could be used. Combined with that elemental magic, precise control over temperature and pressure seems feasible. With the right organic solvents, vacuum distillation could potentially produce opium rapidly.
――Producing opium in large quantities means being able to produce more than just opium. We can't keep making drugs indefinitely. Ultimately, we should focus on improving food production efficiency, defending the surrounding area... What to bring? What order? Damn, there's so much to think about.
"Why are you lost in thought?"
"It's nothing. Just put the first-time service on hold for now."
"Alright."
Managing to say just that, he exhaled the smoke from his cigarette upward.
As he managed to answer just that, his consciousness was beginning to float from the dreamworld back to reality.
"Okay, after this, I'll be dropping by to see you from time to time while you're awake."
"Don't cause too much of a commotion, okay?"
"Don't worry, the people of this world can't perceive my presence. In fact, it's troublesome if they do."
"Is it because you're sealed?"
"Well, you catch on quickly, don't you?"
Saying this, the goddess smiled and started to fade away.
"Is it already morning?"
"Yes, your eyes will awaken soon. Before that, should I summarize the key points of our conversation this time? What should we focus on from now on?"
"First, taking control of the village. Developing the economy. Advancing scientific technology. Then, organizing the minority tribes and resisting the monarchy. Let's start by ensuring that non-human ethnic groups can sustain themselves. Just following your request."
"Perfect score!"
――Talking about making sure they can sustain themselves is not exactly like Anpanman though.
Souta chuckled to himself.
――But, he didn't dislike that idea. If they were going to be happy anyway, it would be better for everyone to be happy together. After all, he wanted to be happy himself.
Though essentially a self-centered person, Souta had learned from history as a high school teacher that it's more stable to raise the overall standard of living rather than just focusing on personal gain.
"Well, let's get started."
The world beyond his eyelids was already dazzlingly bright.
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