Local Netizen Elf’s Life In Another World

Case 339: Faith and Churches.

''Aeuh...''

Finishing that intense session, I lay limply on Tina's body, waiting for my stamina to recover.

If anything, that was amazing. As expected, making out with people I love is still the best. Though, there's something I feel is a bit different today...

''It seems your divinity has grown again, Sylvia.''

''Huh?''

Stroking my head, Tina softly says. Unexpectedly, we have come to the same conclusion.

For one, even if I was moaning and gasping out of my mind when she fucked me earlier, I was still acutely aware of her sexual arousal throughout. That's a basic thing someone like me can do—grasping my partners' sexual status.

And compared to previous times we've slept together, Tina was even more enchanted by my allures. She herself knows this, apparently, but that's not a big deal. What I truly care about is the cause of this increase in divinity.

''...Did you ever go down that basement again?''

''...!''

I feel a chill running down my spine.

Needless to say, Tina is perhaps the biggest hater of letting me get wild with the captured monsters. It was a literal nightmare just trying to appeal to her back then, but after I came back, she repeatedly 'cleansed' me with her essence as well. I mean, she, together with the others.

...But I'm really innocent!

I wouldn't do something like that without their permission. Why does it seem like I'm losing even more credibility these days...?

So I reply, ''No, it's probably... the power of worship.''

''Ah, the content creation venture you've been doing recently, right? That makes sense; I just didn't expect it to work.''

''Mhm.''

By now, the threatening aura emitted by Tina has subsided, which is relieving. I want to bring this good news to everyone right away, but... thanks to a certain someone who wet my body with a strange substance that made me so sensitive, my body needs rest now.

''Idiot.''

''??''

Uttering something a tsundere would, I plant myself between the princess's big breasts and close my eyes.

''I told you! It actually works!''

''Is that so?''

Frantically running around Eva like a Terraria summon, I tell my goddess of the experience. I sense a mild feeling of amusement from her, but nothing special. It appears she has known this before me.

Smiling faintly, she strokes my head, ''If so, do make me feel good as well.''

''Anytime!''

I'll spread my legs for Eva anytime!

But that's not why I'm here. The reason I've sought out someone as busy as Eva is none other than to ask for advice. It's common sense to seek the knowledge of my senior, right?

''Building a church?''

''Yeah. I've noticed many people giving me their faith online, but they seem regretful that there's no physical location they can gather to.''

Besides cultivating a sense of community between my believers and whatnot, I think it would be funny to see a big statue of me inside a building. 

''Start with establishing your values first,'' Eva replies. ''Those will be the cornerstone of your religion and what your believers will follow.''

''That... makes sense. Having a church means there's going to be legitimate preaching, I guess.''

''Yes. Do not get too hung up over it, but refrain from doing it haphazardly. Just be honest.''

''Mhm, mhm.''

The rest is obvious, but I need to somehow incorporate those ideas and beliefs into the architecture of the building itself. It's my first one, so I want to do it extra carefully.

Still, I need to come up with the doctrine first.

For this, I decide to consult my whole party. They're the people I rely on the most, after all.

''I mean, even if you say that... we can't really tell you what your beliefs are, right?''

''Ugh...''

And I am immediately faced with Anna's cold rejection. Indeed, there is only one person who knows what I truly think, and that is me.

So, I spend the next few hours mulling over it. This will be something that lasts for millennia to come, so I have to be careful. Still, with that kind of pressure on me, it's hard to quickly pinpoint exactly what I want to preach.

''Nn...''

Considering the effects these writings might have on my believers...

First, the lust for flesh isn't something to reject, but rather embrace. Procreate is not a sacred act, and it shouldn't be treated as such.

As a Goddess of Lust, I don't think I should make sex more or less than what it is. It's something one can do; it feels good; and life can be created via such methods, but that's about it.

Second, keep everything in moderation. This one is more general, but it is what I firmly try to uphold. 

...Although I might emphasize the word 'try' a bit more, considering my sex life.

And then... some more common sense stuff. Nothing new.

After jotting down some more ideas, I nod to myself in satisfaction and begin to transform them into more refined sentences. In the blink of an eye, the sky has turned dark, at which point I finally finish my piece.

''Phew...''

Tomorrow is the day.

I've already contacted Dad before this. No matter what, my first-ever church should be built in Everwood, right?

It's about time I should come back to my home, anyway. I'm certainly fond of gunpowder and fire, but as an elf, I feel the most at ease when surrounded by trees.

By the way, what happened to the world tree? I thought we were supposed to protect that as elves...?

I know Luna basically created our ancestors at some point, but I need to ask her about this.

Upon returning to Everwood, I receive practically no welcome.

That's because I intentionally hid my presence, and am hiding it even at the moment. I don't want to cause a commotion for nothing. It's a waste of time.

''Greetings, Your Holiness!''

''Hi. Long time no see, Justia.''

Really, it's been so long since I've seen my clumsy bodyguard. She has been with us for most of my childhood, but everything from the moment we departed to Aragon to now feels so long that my old memories are getting a bit fuzzy.

''Are you my guide this time around?''

''Yes. His Majesty tasked me with guiding you to your church's potential locations.''

''I'll be in your care, then.''

''I shall do my best!''

Giggling, I gingerly follow the elf, who is clearly enthusiastic about her job. From behind, I can see her long ears twitching. Does she want to say something?

''Um... Your Holiness.''

''Yes?''

''No, just... I just wanted to say that you have matured so beautifully.''

''...''

Showing a sincere yet somewhat regretful smile, Justia bows at me. Perhaps she would have wanted to watch over my journey more closely. We were really close back then, after all.

It's not like I didn't want her with me or anything. She was given different missions than escorting me at some point, and I thought that was normal. Nothing too deep.

But the good thing is that we still have many, many years to bond.

I'm grateful we're both elves.

''It's all thanks to people like you, Justia.''

So, I smile back at her.

''Your Holiness...''

Sometimes I forget this, but having platonic relationships makes me happy, too. 

At the end of this journey... I think I'd want to foster the bonds I've made throughout my adventures.