The grassy meadow surrounding the log house was apparently used for raising goats to produce milk. The entire area had a distinct alpine feel to it, creating a very pleasant atmosphere.
"By the way, what were you and Electrone-san doing just now, Canalis-san?"
"Outputting answer... I was consulting Canalis while selecting a souvenir for Lilia-chan. Since the Bipolar God also wishes to pay her respects, we intended to head there together shortly," Electrone said.
"It’s right next to your home, Kaito-sama," Canalis added. "Since we've come all this way, we felt it was only right to offer a greeting. Going empty-handed seemed awkward, so we were discussing what kind of gift would be best."
So Electrone and Canalis were picking out gifts for Lilia-san. Electrone had met her at the birthday party, so it made sense that she would want to visit an acquaintance now that she was officially staying in this world.
"Ah, that’s right," Tiana said. "I was thinking I should stop by and say hello too, so that works out perfectly. Electrone, you’re already friends with Lilia-chan, aren't you? It'll probably be easier for her to relax if you're there to help lead the conversation."
"I agree," Electrone replied. "According to my records, I was able to maintain a reasonably friendly rapport with Lilia Albert previously. Canalis confirmed that her schedule is open today, so we shall depart together soon. Outputting proposal... Tiana, do you want to bring a gift as well? Shallow Vernal has already granted permission for these items. Furthermore, she has permitted the creation of goods so long as they are composed of materials found within Trinia."
Now that she mentioned it, since Electrone was already on good terms with Lilia-san, she could introduce Tiana-san even without my help. Lilia-san had cleared her schedule for this very possibility anyway, so they should be able to see her right away.
"Lilia-san kept her schedule open in case Tiana-san came to visit after our talk, so I think you'll be able to see her immediately," I told them.
"Oh, is that so? I hope I didn't make Lilia-chan worry too much," Tiana said. "In that case, maybe I should make something to bring along as well. Electrone, have you decided what you’re taking?"
"It has not been fully finalized. Outputting current status... We decided to keep the gift relatively small so it wouldn’t be an inconvenience, but I am still debating the specific choice. From a noble's perspective, I wonder if an item with monetary value would be preferable to food. These are the candidates."
As Electrone spoke, a large table appeared before us, covered in various items. There were glittering jewels and antique-looking trinkets; it was a truly diverse collection. True to her word, none of the items were particularly large, with even the biggest measuring about a meter.
"Oh, wouldn't this be good? Is this a Machine Beast? It's one of the creatures fused with machinery from your world, right?" I asked.
"That is correct. It is a great honor that this remains in a corner of your memories, Kaito-sama," Electrone replied.
"Lilia-san loves dragons, and she seemed to be having fun when we saw the Machine Beasts together. I think she’d be very happy with a model of this size."
The item I had pointed out was a model of the dragon I’d seen with Lilia-san before, the one that was about half-machine. Despite being small enough to sit on a tabletop, it was an incredibly sophisticated and detailed piece. Since Lilia-san collected dragon models, I had a feeling this would be a perfect choice.
"If you say so, Kaito-sama, then there is no mistake. Outputting gratitude... Thank you very much! Following your advice, I shall make this model my souvenir! Again, my thanks for the wonderful suggestion."
"In that case," Tiana said, "I think I’ll make a model of a creature from one of my worlds—something similar to what you call a Dragon Species here. It would be nice if she could enjoy it alongside Electrone's gift."
"I agree," I said. "Consistency in the gifts will probably make them easier for Lilia-san to accept than if they were completely different."
It was a spontaneous suggestion, but Tiana-san, Electrone-san, and Canalis-san all seemed pleased with it. The souvenirs for Lilia-san were officially decided. And since the group consisted of nothing but almighty gods, the gifts were wrapped and ready in an instant.
"Well then, maybe Electrone and I should just head over and give our greetings now?" Tiana suggested. "I'm sure Lilia-chan would feel more at ease getting it over with quickly rather than waiting and wondering when we'll show up."
"Outputting agreement... That is true. I believe if we contact someone like Lunamaria-chan, she will arrange an audience immediately. Let us conclude the greetings swiftly. A simple greeting should not take long."
"In that case, I shall wait here with Kaito-sama," Canalis said. "What would you like to do, Kaito-sama? Since it’s lunchtime, shall we have a barbecue? Fortunately, this location is perfect for one."
"A barbecue sounds great. While Electrone-san and Tiana-san are off giving their greetings, let's start the preparations."
I wasn't exactly starving after eating those tea sweets, but the idea of a barbecue in this highland meadow was very tempting. Maybe I should call Nebula, too? She was already acquainted with Electrone-san and Tiana-san, after all.
Stomach Pain Devil: "They are all gods with common sense, one has already introduced herself before, and they're making the souvenirs out of local materials... Everything’s fine!" Serious-senpai: "...No, it really isn't."
Machine Beast Model: A model crafted with such precision that it is nearly impossible to achieve by human hands. Though it is made entirely from materials found in Trinia, the mechanical components are finished using an abundance of rare metals such as Orichalcum, Mithril, and Hihiirokane.
Material Dragon Model: A dragon model Tiana created on the spot. It is a colorful beast with a four-colored body, reproducing fire, water, wind, and earth with incredible realism. While it is made from materials existing in Trinia, the sections for fire and wind are composed of actual flames and gales. The technology to materialize objects by fusing the Four Great Elements does not exist in Trinia.