Now that the Forest Castle attraction was over, it was time for us to disband. Naturally, a group this large couldn't keep moving together indefinitely.
Thinking back, it was actually quite amazing that so many of us had managed to gather in one place, even if it was just by chance.
"God of Fate-sama, how did you enjoy the attraction?"
"It was fun, especially since Kai-chan was there. I was impressed by how well-thought-out it was. Amusement parks are quite something, aren't they?"
"I see. Do you feel like visiting any other attractions?"
"No, that sounds like a hassle, so I'm heading home. I'll leave the rest to the God of Luck."
That was so typical of Fate-san. She had expressed genuine satisfaction with Forest Castle and showed appreciation for the novelty and ingenuity of the ride... but that was where it ended.
She had finished her one-attraction quota, so she was going home simply because she couldn't be bothered to do more.
"Fate-san, would you be willing to write a short testimonial or a promotional comment?"
"Shaltan... do you really think I'd do that?"
"Not really. I just thought I'd ask on the off-chance."
"You can just write something that sounds like me, Shaltan. I don't mind."
"...This Goddess just told me to go ahead and forge it..."
As for the promotional blurbs... well, it was hard to imagine Fate-san actually writing one. However, she had basically given Alice permission to use her name however she liked, so it seemed perfectly fine to slap "Experienced by the God of Fate" on the Forest Castle advertisements.
"As for us, we're planning to head off for a meal now... What about you, Liliwood-san?"
[We intend to explore the Forest Area a bit longer. The atmosphere is familiar, and we might find something we can implement in Yugfressia.]
It looked like Liliwood-san and the Seven Princesses were going to stick around. Liliwood-san had rarely shown interest in recreational facilities until now, but she had been watching the attractions here with a very keen eye. Perhaps we would soon see some entertainment facilities built in Yugfressia under the direction of the World King’s subordinates.
A large-scale obstacle course that utilized the natural forest might actually become a popular tourist destination.
"I see... and you, Eris-san?"
"We have a few things we need to report to our families, so we'll move on after we've finished our correspondence. Is that acceptable, Cornelia-sama?"
"Yes. While I'm loath to interrupt this wonderful atmosphere, I must report my meeting with Fate-sama and Liliwood-sama, as well as the fact that I received a Temporary Blessing from the Goddess of Fortune."
"...Um, Cornelia-sama? Are you... truly alright?"
"Eh? Whatever do you mean?"
"...No, if you say you're fine, then that's good..."
I wondered what was going on. Eris-san looked genuinely worried as she watched Cornelia-san. Cornelia-san herself didn't seem particularly strange, and my Sympathy Magic didn't pick up any signs that she was forcing herself or hiding distress.
If anything, she just seemed to be in slightly higher spirits than usual. But then again, it was only natural for your energy to spike at an amusement park.
"...Shaltan? What are you doing?"
"My pity is winning out, so I won't drink any wine, but this is still quite the nail-biter. It feels like I'm watching an unexploded bomb."
"An unexploded bomb?"
"Basically, a bomb that's waiting to go off."
I was a bit curious about her phrasing, but since our group was so large, we couldn't stand around talking forever. After exchanging brief goodbyes with Liliwood-san, the Seven Princesses, Fate-san, Fortune-san, Eris-san, and Cornelia-san, our group finally left the area.
Serious-senpai: "Part 50 marks a milestone... a perfect time for an interlude... Cornelia, the unexploded bomb... Ah... This is it..."