"Meeting with Uncle Zeus is at noon, right?"

He asked Yume while checking the clock.

"That's right, Papa."

"Then, let's have an early lunch, Mama."

"I knew you'd say that!"

"Today's lunch is katsudon!"

Crispy fried pork cutlet with fluffy eggs.

The sweet, broth-flavored sauce's aroma whetted everyone's appetite.

The clear soup, although colorless, was rich in flavor, with the scent of broth and mitsuba leaves tantalizing the senses.

"Let's eat!"

"Ahh, I'm so satisfied..."

As he relaxed, patting his full belly,

Yume suddenly collapsed with a soft thud rather than a sharp one.

Everyone rushed to Yume, gently slapping her cheeks, asking if she was okay, but she didn't regain consciousness... rather, she seemed to be sleeping.

Laying Yume down on the sofa, after a while, she sat up on the sofa...

"Everyone, I apologize for keeping you waiting..."

The voice coming from Yume was clearly not "Yume's voice" but rather that of an old man, or perhaps a young man.

It's Zeus! They knew it instinctively!

"Are you truly the omniscient and omnipotent god, Zeus?"

"Indeed, I am the omniscient and omnipotent god, Zeus himself. There is no need to be formal. Feel free to ask whatever you wish."

Even though he said that, the three remained silent, unable to relax their demeanor.

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"If there is nothing, I shall leave."

"W-wait, please!"

"So, you have something to ask?"

"Yes..."

"Very well, speak."

"Are you really Zeus?"

"I just said so, didn't I?"

"Yes, but can you show us proof?"

"Very well... look outside."

Today, the sky was clear without a cloud. Although it wasn't summer, the weather was bright enough to get sunburned.

"Now."

At the moment Zeus spoke, a torrential rain and sudden cold struck the three of them!

"We understand! Thank you!"

"Very well."

At that moment, the sky returned to its sunny state...

This is real...

Feeling both the joy of meeting a god and an unbearable fear,

"May I ask the next question?"

"Go ahead."

"Why are you linked with Momotaro?"

"Momotaro's tale is originally my adventure story. It became the well-known Momotaro as it spread around the world."

The next question...

"Why does Yume's alteration of Momotaro's story affect you?"

"That's for various reasons."

"First, that Momotaro book."

An old picture book appeared out of nowhere.

The pages turned by themselves.

"The content of that picture book is very close to my adventure story, unlike other books! That's the first reason."

"The second reason is this house. You've heard the rumors about this house, haven't you?"

Indeed, there are stories of strange things happening in this house... but I thought they were just jokes...

"But don't worry. No evil spirits will come here."

"The third reason is this child's ability."

"Are you saying Yume has divine power?"

"No, liking Momotaro so much is also a notable ability. She liked it so much that she couldn't help but play a prank. Such a cute child."

"The fourth reason is my mistake. I accidentally fell asleep, causing a slight breach in my power. Only for a few minutes, but since my timeline and human timelines are different..."

"So, during Zeus's nap, Yume played a prank?"

"In simple terms, yes. I do not intend to punish her. Rest assured."

"May I ask one last question?"

"What is it?"

"Is the message left for Yume also yours?"

"Ah, the emblem, right? It's my medium. Without it, I would have been in trouble."

"That emblem won't harm her. I just find her adorable and would like to meet her again. My wife feels the same."

"Your wife...?"

"You mean Hera?"

"Oh, no, it's fine. Yes..."

"Is that all?"

"Yes, thank you very much."

"Then, we may meet again. Stay safe."

...Yume softly sank back into the sofa.