I was Betrayed then Reincarnated as a Kitsune

Chapter 311: Random Talk While on the Sea

[Luna POV]

Just before leaving the shrine, I asked Tamamo where we should go to start on our way to the dragon island.  She told me that the best place to start would be the port city, so thats where we went.  Since it took a while for the others to gather what was needed, it was late afternoon, nearly evening.  The docks where we arrived were pretty empty with the exception of some workers or boatmen here and there.  I placed my ship in the water and we boarded it.  I got to work preparing to set sail and once everything was ready, we left the city just as fast almost as soon as we got there.

So, where to now? (Luna)

{Youre going to have to go in a straight line in this direction for about two weeks.  At that point, youll have to work your magic since the island is blocked by a space barrier of huge proportions.  After that youll have to sail another week before you hit the storm wall.  When you get through that, youll be at the island.}

Got it.  Skadi, Im counting on you to help me maintain the heading. (Luna)

You can count on me. (Skadi)

Are we not flying there nya? (Mio)

We are, but once we get passed the space barrier, well probably have to sail on the water.  Itll be choppy either way, but itll probably be safer to sail on the water than in the air when were near any kind of storm. (Luna)

Makes sense nya. (Mio)

Should we get ready to start flying then? (Velvet)

Lets get a little farther away from the city first. (Luna)

Alright. (Velvet)

With all of that decided, we all split up to do our own thing.  I left an illusion to steer the ship and climbed up to the crows nest so I could look out over the water with the best view.  The breeze caused my hair to wave around and I closed my eyes as I enjoyed the sensation.  When I opened them again, I stared out over the water watching the sun set behind the horizon.  The scene was beautiful.

{Quetz would be happy to hear that.}

How has she been?  Neither you nor Atmos ever talk about her much.  And the only thing I ever hear Fenrir say when she talks with Mio is plans for their next dates.

{Not too sure myself.  Last I saw her was during the meeting I called.  She seemed good then, but I have no idea what shes been up to since then.}

Thats a shame.  She seems like a fun person, or at least thats the vibe I got when Ive actually interacted with her.

{If you want me to, I can invite her over for a visit.}

Thats not necessary for now.  Ill be seeing her more soon enough.

{True.}

For the next few minutes neither of us said anything.  I just enjoyed the breeze and the sound of the sea.

{Hey Luna, have you heard anything from Lia and Dia?}

Not really.  Only thing that I ever get regarding information from the Elf Nation is that the cult is somehow doing extremely well and that the numbers are almost constantly growing.  And I feel like Cres isnt involved this time.

{Ufufu.  How fun.}

Is it?

{Fun to watch at least.  I wonder if thisll have some major impact down the line.  Itd be kind of funny if, eventually, the Elf Nation decided to become a vassal state of the Beast Kingdom.}

{Dont make that face, Luna.  Even if that did happen, itd last for a few centuries or more before that civilization gets replaced by another one.}

I dont like that thought.  I know its most likely inevitable, but I still dont like it.

{This may sound bad coming from me, but its something you get used to.  Though in your case it may be a bit harder since you actually have friends in this eraOk wow, that is actually depressing.  Please forget I even brought up this topic.}

Ill try.

While trying to avoid a small existential crisis about my immortal life ahead of me, I heard someone climbing up behind me.  When I glanced back, I saw Ophidia.  She moved over next to me and leaned on the railing.

Am I interrupting anything, master, Goddess Tamamo? (Ophidia)

Not really.  All were doing is chatting to pass the time. (Luna)

{If anything, we needed a change in subject.}

Then Im glad to have been of service. (Ophidia)

So, is there something you needed? (Luna)

Not really.  Just felt like coming to talk to you, master.  We dont get a lot of opportunities to do so, after all. (Ophidia)

Come to think of it, youre right. (Luna)

When I thought about it, me and Ophidia havent really spoken one on one very much since she joined us.  Its not like it hasnt happened, but more often than not, the others where there as well.  We stood quietly next to each other for several minutes before Ophidia spoke.

Master, are you having fun? (Ophidia)

Yes.  Why, does it seem like Im not? (Luna)

No, you look like youre always having fun, but sometimes, it feels like youre just acting like it. (Ophidia)

Hmm.  I didnt notice.  I mean, it makes sense, I think, but also not? (Luna)

Hehehe.  Thats such a you answer. (Ophidia)

When did you start noticing this? (Luna)

When we were in the Dwarf Country.  A few times when we were on the way to the crystal city, you seemed a bit down.  Its improved a lot since then, but you still sometimes make a hollow look, like youre just going through the motions. (Ophidia)

Ah.  I know what you mean now.  All of that is just because Im overthinking things.  Its an old habit from way back. (Luna)

I see.  Well, with that out of the way, lets talk about something else. (Ophidia)

Alright.  Where do you and Skadi plan on getting married? (Luna)

What do you mean? (Ophidia)

I mean it literally.  In the mortal world or the Divine Domain? (Luna)

Ah.  We havent really discussed it, but I think itd be interesting if it was in the Divine Domain.  Maybe at the top of your floating islands pyramid.  Ill ask Skadi later. (Ophidia)

You do that.  And if that is the place that you both agree on, then feel free to use it as long as you want. (Luna)

Have you and Goddess Tamamo talked about your own wedding? (Ophidia)

{Not much.  We should probably do that at some point soon.}

I agreeHow do we even plan a wedding? (Luna)

{Not a clue.  All I know is that we need matching dresses and that it has to be spectacular.}

Hmm.  What did Atmos do for hers? (Luna)

{Not much.  Though that has more to do with Atmos herself than anything else.  Only me and few others were invited.}

I didnt take Goddess Atmos to be the reserved kind of person in that scenario. (Ophidia)

{Its not that surprising.  She may be very boisterous, but shes only ever truly herself when around her closest friends and family.  Yes, shell prank anything that moves, but even then, she doesnt put her whole heart and soul into it.  Well, thats not fully true, but its the best phrase I can think of to describe it.}

Back on topic, who all do you want to invite, Tamamo? (Luna)

Hmmmm.  Well, aside from Crate, Gear, Atmos, Grey, Quetz, Stadia, Tonya, Crisis, Norn, Java, and Fenrir, not many more.  I want to invite a few of the Goddesses of Beauty that Im friends with, maybe the God of Summoning.  Oh, Skadis mother and the Goddess of Death, but only if she has the time to come.}

Well, we know everyone that I can inviteWait, cant I invite all the people I want to!  Tamamo, I might be an idiot. (Luna)

{How so?}

Im curious as well. (Ophidia)

So, my domains are a loophole in the rules, right.  Doesnt that mean that Id be able to do something like invite my non-Apostle friends to the wedding?  Also, what would stop me if I set one up in the mortal world and descended to visit whenever I feel like? (Luna)

(Ophidia)

{I thought you were always going to do that?}

Nope.  Never thought about it until now.  I mean, youd think Id know that seeing as I use my domains in this kind of way all the time, but no, never crossed my mind to do that after ascension. (Luna)

Master, this may be rude of me, but are you sure your INT is EX? (Ophidia)

You know that has nothing to do with actual intelligence. (Luna)

Hehehehehehehe. (Ophidia)

{Ufufufufufufufufufu.}

Fufufufufu. (Luna)

The three of us continued to chat while watching over the sea for a while after that.  We finally climbed down when we got hungry, so I quickly made something for all of us before we went to bed.

Chaos Realm:

Atmos: Tch.  This is hard.

Fenrir: What is?

Atmos: Trying to figure out if this is acceptable or not within the rules of the prank war.  They are technically on a labor quest, but also not really.

Fenrir: Where is your mediator?

Atmos: She went to spend some family time.

Fenrir: Then I guess you need to hold off until they get back and she can give you the go ahead.

Atmos: *Sigh*

Fenrir:...

Atmos:...So, what about you and Mio?

Fenrir: In the Divine Domain.  Same as with you and Tamamo, not many people I want to invite.

Atmos: I feel like that's a common thing between gods.

Fenrir: I get the same feeling.

Atmos: Since that's decided, the only ones that need to make a decision are Skadi and Ophidia, though it'll most likely be in the Divine Domain, leaving only Soleil and Velvet to be wed in the mortal world.

Fenrir: It'll still be an event to watch.  It's not very often you see two Apostles getting married.  Especially if it'll be the first event held in the shrine of a new goddess.

Atmos: True.  I'll even declare a ceasefire of the prank war if it's still going by then.

Fenrir: I hope for your sake you do so.  When Luna gets here, you won't be able to run away anymore.

Atmos:......Heh.  That'll make it even more fun, thinking of ways to get away from Luna.

Fenrir:...