Thinking back, my fights have always been short.

I believe a big reason for it is because of my guns. When my enemies eat a bullet to their vitals, they either die, avoid, or block it entirely. There is nothing in between.

In a way, it doesn't yield much magical combat experience or close-quarter combat experience, but what can I do about it?

Guns are a big part of my strength, and that won't change anytime soon.

Especially... When they can do something like this...

''...I might be fucked.''

[You will be scolded by Mermaid Queen.]

''I am fucked, then.''

Sighing at the scene before my eyes, I am once again reminded of just how dangerous strategic-level explosives are. In the place where the deceased IV used to inhabit, a colossal hole remains, piercing all the way to the bottom of the city. Even the floor is melting continuously, so I'd imagine the hole will get bigger.

It is my mistake.

I didn't think much about it and fed the poor thing a whole batch of five Gungnirs. It ended in less than ten seconds.

I don't know if it was truly unexpected or if IV was arrogant, but it allowed my divine power-infused bullet to pierce through its barriers. Then, it was a simple matter of shoving the remaining Gungnirs in the mag into its mouth.

When I notice it, my loves seem to have successfully taken care of the other guys as well. I see Emy and Liana taking selfies together in a corner.

...Well, it is what it is.

Returning to the elevator area, I find a mountain of broken mannequin parts stacking taller than some buildings. Not far from that, two beautiful flowers can be seen together.

Poking at the pile curiously is my favorite cat girl, her tail dangling cutely. Behind her, a purple-haired woman possessing a face crafted by god follows.

Luna pats Anna's shoulder lightly, giving a thumbs-up, albeit a bit awkwardly. In response, Anna happily raises her half-closed hand, and the two bump their fists.

''Oh, Sylvia~!''

When Luna turns to me as if expected, Anna also does the same, waving her hand.

''Good job, you two.''

I land on the ground with a quiet thud, then proceed to hug both of them briefly. For Anna, I gracefully give her my lips for a moment. Perhaps a bit unfamiliar with this gesture, contradictorily, Anna widens her eyes but soon after regains her composure, enjoying the kiss to its fullest.

It's been a moment since I've kissed Anna, actually.

When I turn to Luna, I find the woman blushing a bit while fidgeting with her hands. Her blue eyes keep darting between me and the ground as if too embarrassed to face my gaze.

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''No need to be that on edge.'' I curl up the corners of my lips. ''I won't kiss you.''

Ah. Crap. Did that sound hostile for some reason?

Fortunately, Luna is on another level. She lightly laughs it off, shaking her head.

''I know.'' She says. ''I was just imagining... Some spicy stuff. That's all to it.''

Knowing what she made us do the day before... I doubt she is thinking like a maiden who has just seen the first real kiss of her life here. This girl is rather a pervert, hm.

Either way, with this, we have successfully resolved the crisis of Atlas.

As Mermaid Queen still has a lot to take care of, namely the Dream Engine-related issues, we opt to obediently stay in the castle for the next few days. When we arrive at the living room, Elysia and Stella are sleeping, seemingly unconcerned about the matter outside.

''Ah, it's Mom Luna!''

—is what Stella exclaims after seeing Luna for the first time.

Really?

Do I really get to date such a beautiful girl in the future? Or, rather, my harem still has that kind of capacity...?

It's already five now, for crying out loud. Luna would be the sixth one... Yeah, that's quite incredible. I guess I need my clone... Wait. Does Luna have it?

''I don't.''

''Oh.''

Right then, the Divine maiden whispers into my ear, smiling faintly.

So she's a normal one.

I guess she can replace me if I were to fall sick. I don't know.

During this time, Luna also expresses her desire to stay with us, so we just let her be. It's about time the questioning time comes, after all. Humans are curious creatures, although only one of us is a human right now, technically.

''Having the attention of beautiful women like this... I'm quite fortunate.''

With that, we begin to shower questions on Luna. The Divine Maiden answers them neatly and unhesitantly every time as if she has prepared for them in the first place.

''How does your ability work, anyway?'' I ask.

''I'm not quite sure myself. Just... One day, I realized I was seeing the future of many things, and it escalated from there.''

[Hanako]: How the hell does that work??

[Xx-DarkLordOfTheFlame-xX]: That is indeed intriguing. Even I have never heard of such ability when I was a human.

[Hanako]: What about since you became a deity?

[Xx-DarkLordOfTheFlame-xX]: I would not know. Working as a goddess is daunting.

[Hanako]: Ah, there was that as well. Any guess, though?

[Xx-DarkLordOfTheFlame-xX]: I believe such miracle-esque ability ought to be linked with divine power. She might have absorbed stray divine power leaking from a Fragment of Divinity.

[Hanako]: Ah, I see... Thanks, babe.

[Xx-DarkLordOfTheFlame-xX]: [Disgusted Elf]

Wait, what the fuck? Is that an emoji of me??

For a while, I spend time bobbing my head, stunned at the sudden update to the chat system after nearly twenty years.

''Ahem.'' I clear my throat. ''Then, let us go into the main topic. Why are you, a druid, here in the first place?''

''I merely came here to fulfill my job.'' Luna smiles.

''Yeah, no, if you were just a bit unluckier—''

''My mission has a zero chance of failing. The word 'luck' doesn't exist in my life, Sylvia.''

''...Okay.''

That's admittedly pretty cool, to be honest.

''Well, there's that. But... What do you plan to do from now on?''

''If it's not too much... I want to travel with you all.'' Luna says shyly, her long ears cupped down. ''I would like to contribute my strength to the sacred mission of humanity, and most of all... I want to get closer to you all.''

Even if her voice toward the end is quite small, I can still hear—and see her righteous desires clearly.

So, with the battle a while ago as the benchmark, we begin to seriously discuss the possibility of dragging Luna with us. For one, her foresight ability itself is quite broken. She can see her opponent's future, yet that isn't the scary part.

She can also read their information.

Because of that, we were able to confidently push the tempo of our battle, possibly saving many lives in the process. With Luna herself being a perver—a sweetheart as well, the answer is basically guaranteed.

''Welcome to our party, Luna.'' I extend my hand with a smile. ''Please take care of us.''

''Of course, Sylvia. Let us... Begin our journey together.''

''Yeah.''

''...''

''...''

''...This time, peacefully.''