What kind of pinpoint oracle is that!?

In the end, we decided to skip the inn and press on toward the next town.

… I was tempted by the elven red-light district, though! But there's bound to be a better elf-to-non-elf ratio further in anyway…!

And more importantly, waltzing in and out of those kinds of establishments with Dea-kun tagging along is… you know?

If I'm going, I'll go solo. Like at the Shunrai-tei.

I did swing by the Adventurers' Guild, though. Updated my delivery quest. Pocketed some coin.

I also asked about bandit activity in the area while I was at it… yeah, apparently it's been quiet. Tch. Not a single elf-hunting scumbag to be found.

So yes, we're camping outdoors. There was a designated area for carriage owners to set up, so we staked our claim like proper car-campers. If I link the car door to the base, I can still sleep in my usual bed.

… I'm roasting marshmallows over the campfire, half-hoping the crackling blaze might lure in some bandits. Mmm. Delicious.

"Mmm. These are good, aren't they, Dea-kun?"

"Yes, Onee-san… Well done. I'll praise you, Rena."

"I am deeply honored, Ojou-sama."

Oh, Rena made the marshmallows, by the way. The fact that she can whip up something like this on the fly—as expected of the Chaos God's maid.

So I pluck a roasted marshmallow off the stick, peel away the caramelized skin in one smooth motion, and pop just that outer layer into my mouth. Apparently this is the proper way to eat roasted marshmallows. I dunno though.

Eating them whole—that perfectly browned, crispy-on-the-outside-gooey-on-the-inside goodness—is also delicious.

I'll have to share these with Aishia, the Five Elders, and Mashiro-san later!

Misha? Well… I guess she can have some too. Here, Arthur—currently disguised as a horse—open up. They're good.

"By the way, can I ask you about the Elflands?"

"Yes. Ask me anything. I'll answer whatever I can."

"What are Dea-kun's three sizes?"

"Onee-san? That's not about the country, is it? Also, please ask the Five Elders about that. I don't remember."

"Oops. That one slipped out."

Force of habit. At least I reflexively asked about three sizes instead of underwear color. If I'd asked about underwear, Dea-kun would've hit me with a stare cold enough to freeze fire.

Let me try again.

"Are there any special features besides there being elves and forests and the World Tree? You know, like how Terarialbee had the Coliseum and stuff?"

"Hmm. Some towns have dungeons, others are known for entertainment, so special features besides the elves and the World Tree would be…"

Dea-kun pressed a finger to his lips in thought.

As he pondered, Rena leaned in and whispered softly.

"Ojou-sama. The magic school academy city would be unique to this country, wouldn't it?"

"Ah… right, there was that."

Magic school. Academy city. Hold on—that's such an exciting combination of words.

"What's that? Tell me more. Did you go there too, Dea-kun?"

"Yes, well, I did. Near the capital, there's a town where schools specializing in magic are all clustered together. Since the schools form the heart of the town, it's called the academy city… or rather, I'm technically enrolled at one of them. On leave of absence at the moment, though."

"Ooh! Does that school have uniforms?"

"It does, but…"

"I want to see Dea-kun in uniform! Alright, that settles it—we're definitely going!"

"Um. Just to be clear, I wear the male uniform, you know?"

"That's fine, that's fine… You can prepare the female version, right, Rena?"

"Of course. I have the design on file as well."

Excellent. I shot Rena a firm thumbs up.

Wait, why do you have the uniform design on file? Oh. For variety when savoring Kaoru. I seeeee.

"If you'd like, I could work the Five Elders to the bone and have it ready by tomorrow morning. What would you prefer?"

"It's not that urgent, so just have it ready by the time we reach the academy city. Let's have an academy date, Dea-kun!"

"Um. I-I'm definitely not wearing it in the academy city, you know!?"

"Huh?"

Ahahaha. Surely you jest.

"I-If someone I know sees me, it'll be way too embarrassing!?"

"I see, I see."

"In other words—this is the most delicious flavor! Karina-chan, I'm counting on you!"

"An oracle just came down. Dea-kun shall wear the girl's uniform, it says."

"What kind of pinpoint oracle is that!? That's a lie, right!?"

"No, it's real. What's going on… Goddess? Aren't you supposed to be in the middle of a rendezvous with your lover?"

"That's that and this is this! I'm looking forward to it, so you absolutely have to make it happen! I'm going to savor this together with the Chaos God!"

"W-Wait, I don't eat sock…"

"Aaah so cute, so cuuute! I'll feed you the most delicious part mouth-to-mouth, chu chu chuuu!"

Is there a shrine nearby or something? Her voice is coming through crystal clear… Huh? She's powered up five quadrillion times from absorbing energy from her lover? She can reach anywhere in the world now? I see. So unless I use Kosshori-kun, I'm fair game for divine peeping.

… Oh, but she's too busy devouring her lover to peep very often, so… Can I really call that balanced??

"I see. Karina-sama, I heard the divine voice as well."

"You heard it too, huh. Must be because the Goddess is devouring the Chaos God? Some kind of chaos power spillover, probably. I even heard the Chaos God's voice."

"Rena, did she really say that? I won't tolerate falsehood."

"Yes, Ojou-sama. The Goddess is genuinely looking forward to Dea-ojou-sama crossdressing in the uniform."

"I see… Understood. Please arrange it."

Dea-kun's expression was the picture of reluctance, but he'd accepted it.

"Understood," Rena said with a bow.

"Huh. Was I not trusted?"

"Just to be sure. Just to be sure… I mean, an oracle commanding me to crossdress is too bizarre to take at face value. If it were anyone but you, Onee-san, I would've just laughed it off."

"Fair enough."

"Oh, a message for Dea-kun-chan! Keep my tastes and preferences secret from other people, okay? I have a reputation as a pure and innocent Goddess to uphold!"

"If you tell other people, you might incur divine punishment. So definitely keep it a secret, okay?"

"Divine punishment. I see… silencing witnesses."

"I didn't say it like that! But it's roughly correct, so it's fine!"

If it's fine, then it's fine!