Huh?

While having Misha help stir the pot round and round, I asked Blade-senpai about the New Alchemia.

"So, what's the deal with this New Alchemia anyway?"

"Pretty much what it sounds like. They're trying to rebuild Alchemia. Apparently the upper management from the original Alchemia are the ones heading it up."

Oh, the former upper management, huh. Then this might actually be a legitimate restoration.

"And we got hired to help out with that. Like I said earlier, the pay's seriously good, y'know?"

"That's kinda weird though, nya. Wouldn't they be better off buying supplies for reconstruction instead of throwing coin at C-rank adventurers?"

"Haha, think about it the other way around, Gale. If they treat C-rankers like us well, others'll come flocking too, right? I mean, word is a god got angry and wrecked the place. They've gotta do at least that much or nobody's gonna come."

Oh my. There's an old Chinese proverb: "Start with Kai." By treating the ordinary Mr. Kai generously, more talented people think, "Well, if he's getting that treatment, I'll be treated even better!" and flock to you. That kind of thing.

That's exactly this strategy! Not bad, New Alchemia!

"For real, if it's a place where a god got angry, that does make sense, nya. But that's super smart, nya!! Who came up with it, nya!?"

"Apparently it was the new king's own idea."

"Huh, the king. Well then, this country's future might actually be bright."

I wonder what kind of king he is.

"Yeah. As king of the New Alchemia, he's going by the True Chaos God."

"Huh?"

… Ah. Um. Yeah.

I take that back. This country's future might be looking pretty dark!!

"Hm? What's wrong, Karina? Why are you suddenly clutching your head?"

"Ah, no, um… Senpai, let's run. Right now. Out of this country!"

"Huh? What's gotten into you? I'm in the middle of a job here."

"Just run! Nothing's worth more than your life. Right!?"

"… Eh, is it really that bad?"

I nodded furiously.

I mean, the Goddess's "Huh?" came even faster than I could react!!

"Karina-chan."

Oh crap. I could practically hear the sound effects of the Goddess's veins popping.

And time had stopped.

"…"

"A quest from the Goddess. Kill that so-called True Chaos God—ah, no wait, kidnap him with Spatial Magic and deliver him to me. Time limit: three days. Succeed, and I'll reward you with 10,000 SP."

"… Yes ma'am."

Also, didn't he consult the Goddess at the church!? Why is he calling himself the True Chaos God!? The Goddess is at max-rage-fantastic-eruption levels here!!

"… And if I fail…?"

"A new hero will likely be summoned. Do get along with them as their senpai, won't you? After that country is destroyed again."

It seems the Goddess has zero intention of tolerating any Chaos God other than her lover, whether you slap "True" or "Neo" on it.

Please learn even a little bit from the Five Elders' generosity, Goddess…!