Seeing Rin Tohsaka's sudden whim, Su Mo spoke up in the group.
Su Mo: "From a Gnostic point of view, you could indeed say that. Everyone is a prisoner cast down from a status transcending God. God is the jailer of humanity, and if humanity wishes to attain the highest freedom, they must constantly surpass themselves, even surpassing God."
Su Mo: "However, this is just a philosophical expression. In reality, none of your worlds currently have such a god."
Even the gods in the world of Campione! merely saw the earth as their playground; they had no intention of exiling humanity.
Rin Tohsaka: "Hearing you say that puts my mind at ease, Lord Su Mo."
March 7th: "+1."
Kanae Kocho: "+1."
Erica Blandelli: "?"
Jibril: "?"
Rin Tohsaka: "Kanae, you dare to show your face?!"
Just as everyone was in the middle of a discussion, the sudden appearance of Kanae, who had been offline, caused a stir.
Kanae Kocho: "Eh? What's wrong?"
Kanae Kocho: "I just woke up. I haven't done anything wrong, have I?"
Seeing Rin's aggressive tone, the purple-eyed girl was a little confused. Soft silk slipped from her chest, revealing three white lambs.
Her expression was slightly dazed, a clear sign of overexertion and a long sleep. It was only because of her good constitution that she was the first to wake up. The other two were still resting.
She had just woken up and simply echoed the others, not expecting such a big reaction from Rin. She was truly a bit dazed, her purple eyes full of innocence.
However, on Rin's side, seeing her explanation, she immediately began to grit her teeth.
Rin Tohsaka: "???"
Rin Tohsaka: "What do you mean, 'just woke up'? Not only did you sneak off, but now you're blatantly showing off and provoking us! I never thought you were this kind of person!"
The twin-tailed loli felt a pang of raw jealousy.
Jibril: "That's right! A thieving cat! Everyone should punish her!"
The Flügel girl was naturally the one who could resonate most with Rin. Damn it, I was first... no, wait, I don't think I was, but you can't just sneak off!
At first, Kanae didn't understand Rin's words.
Kanae Kocho: "Why can't I say I just woke up? I was really tired and slept for a long time... Ah, so that's what you're talking about!"
Halfway through, the fifteen-year-old girl's face turned red as she finally realized what they meant. C-c-can you really talk about this kind of thing in public?
March 7th: "W-what kind of thing?!" the pink-haired girl stammered, her eyes shining.
By now, she wasn't as clueless as she used to be. After being brushed off by Rin and Madoka last time, she had become very curious about what everyone was discussing.
It didn't matter that no one in the group would tell her; she still had her mother-like big sister, Himeko. So she immediately went to ask.
At that time, seeing March 7th asking about such things, Himeko's expression was slightly surprised and incredibly gentle.
At first, March 7th didn't understand why Himeko was stroking her hair, saying with a gratified look, "Little March has reached this age, huh!"
It was only after hearing Himeko's explanation that she let out a sharp squeal, her face beet red.
So that's what they were talking about! No wonder they were so secretive about it. But Sister Himeko said this is something only adults should know. How do Rin and Madoka know more than I do?
After her confusion passed, she finally understood why everyone in the group was dissatisfied. Secretly inviting Lord Su Mo over and then pulling a sister-pincer attack. That's so unsportsmanlike!
Now, her question was merely out of curiosity about some of the... details.
After all, when Himeko had explained things as a senior, she had only covered some academic knowledge. As for the specifics, she knew nothing.
Seeing Himeko's slightly wistful expression at the time, March 7th guessed that the older woman probably had no practical experience either and had gotten everything from books.
Unfortunately, Kanae was not an exhibitionist and would certainly not share such details in public. Even if everyone in the group except Su Mo was a girl.
Kanae Kocho: "N-nothing! Little kids shouldn't ask so many questions!"
Kanae Kocho: "But are you all little kids, just fooling around with Rin...? If you want to invite Lord Su Mo, just ask him directly!"
At this point, Kanae was a little speechless. She naturally had no intention of monopolizing Su Mo. It wasn't a matter of whether she wanted to, but whether she could.
With her weak combat power, she could probably only beat Madoka in the group. In terms of a partner worthy of Su Mo, there were plenty who were stronger than her. Even among the non-group member retainers, there were many who were stronger.
Besides, she had always held him in reverence. How could a human, after receiving a god's grace once, want to monopolize him? That would be a fatal greed and arrogance.
Coupled with the marital norms of her era, she had naturally cast herself in the role of a priestess, concubine, or local wife. That's why she had actively encouraged her two younger sisters to receive God's grace together.
Now that her wish had been granted and she was filled with his grace, she certainly wouldn't stand in the way of her other sisters in the group. So, seeing their sour remarks, while she understood, she also felt a little impatient with them.
I mean, we sisters need to rest for a few days before we can bear it again.
The gentle Kanae was not good with words, but she was a woman of action.
As for Rin, she was all talk. Hearing Kanae's encouragement, she was immediately at a loss for words. Just invite Lord Su Mo like that? I haven't grown into a satisfying form yet. Isn't this age a little too young? What if he doesn't like it?
In contrast, Jibril was very confident in herself. She could change her body shape from eight to eighteen, after all. At the moment, the Flügel girl was considering that she didn't seem to have a suitable reason. For a weakling like Kanae, she could ask for help with any small fry. But for her, there was really nothing she needed his help with...
I can't lie to my Master, can I? That would be unbecoming of a retainer!
Similarly, Shiroyasha was also hesitating, wondering if her clothes were good enough, or if she should change her appearance. Love is war, and one must face war in the best condition. If she rashly sent an invitation that displeased Lord Su Mo, wouldn't that be putting the cart before the horse?
For a moment, the chat group fell silent.
Until a person no one had expected broke the deadlock.
March 7th: "By the way, now that you're done here, Lord Su Mo, if you have time, would you like to come to my place for a vacation?"
The pink-haired girl, who everyone thought was too ditzy and clueless about that kind of thing to be a threat, had suddenly fired the first shot.
March 7th: "It's perfect timing! The Astral Express just received an invitation to Penacony for a vacation!"
March 7th: "Sister Himeko said that the Charmony Festival, held once every Amber Era, is about to begin. If you want to relax, it's a great place!"
Clenching her fists, March 7th recalled all the invitation techniques Himeko had taught her (all searched from the databank) and, before anyone else could figure out what to say, launched her offensive.
Seeing her message, the others were slightly surprised, then sneered.
Hmph! How can such a crude invitation be worthy of my Master? The mere Charmony Festival? It's not even a gathering of Aeons, just mortals summoning an Emanator-level avatar of an Aeon... How can a stage of this level be worthy of my Master's radiance? This March 7th is too thoughtless. My Master would never accept such an invitation! Jibril thought, crossing her arms with full confidence.
In another world, Rin Tohsaka was also initially surprised by the pink-haired idiot's jump start. But soon, hearing her words, Rin's worries vanished.
The pink-haired idiot is still too green. Does she really think Lord Su Mo just goes around relaxing? That was just an excuse to not make Kanae feel guilty. She doesn't even understand Lord Su Mo's benevolence, and she dares to send an invitation? She's bound to fail!
Shiroyasha also felt that March 7th's invitation was too simple. Even if you're going to invite someone, you should at least prepare various plans, or, like Kanae, offer something unique like the three sisters. Just asking so bluntly, isn't that just serving yourself up to be rejected?
At this moment, the same thought flashed through the minds of the three defeated... girls.
No one understands Lord Su Mo better than I do!
And then.
Su Mo: "Sure."
His simple reply instantly made them see red.
Rin Tohsaka: "?"
Shiroyasha: "?"
Jibril: "?"
Wait? Was it really that simple to invite Lord Su Mo?
This is unreasonable!
March 7th: "Yay!"
Only the pink-haired girl's eyes lit up, and she let out an unrestrained cheer. It seems the tutorials from Sister Himeko's databank were right. The technique isn't important. The most important thing for an invitation is a heart full of courage!