I answered honestly.
What I was told and informed by the Human God.
It would be better if I let out everything I was told.
"Is that so..."
Orsted rested his chin in his hand and looked in the direction slightly above.
There was nothing above his line of sight.
...Is that his thinking pose?
"Anyway, let's do as promised."
"Eh?"
"Why are you making such a surprised face. I am different from the Human God. I keep my promises."
"That's not it, what kind of promise did we make?"
"The way to protect your family from the Human God."
Ah, I see.
That's right, how could I forget that.
No, I only forgot what kind of promise we made.
Rather, it felt more like a contract.
A contract with the devil.
I see, a contract-like promise.
"I still haven't done anything, is that fine?"
"Are you not also anxious if your family was exposed to danger?"
"Well, that's true."
It somehow felt like receiving a favor.
Or rather, it was a far kinder feeling than I thought.
I thought it would be more like being ordered around.
Though his face may be scary, unexpectedly he might be someone who takes his subordinates' feelings into consideration.
To the point where the edgy Eris couldn't believe it.
"It is not that difficult. Summoning a guardian magical beast possessing a strong fate and letting it protect them."
"Summon, is it? However, right now I still cannot use summoning magic."
"Then I will write the magic circle. Put your own magic into it."
"Ah, yes, I will be troubling you."
A guardian magical beast possessing a strong fate, huh.
Fate, I think it was about the law of causation.
"Are you sure just this is enough for protection?"
"The Human God cannot manipulate inhuman beings. Further, he cannot manipulate a great number of people at the same time. As long as we move, he will have his hands full with our interference. Based on his personality, that will be more than enough prevention."
Talking about personality...
Still, not being able to manipulate a great number of people means in the worst case at the very least he can manipulate two people.
While I was being manipulated, I wonder if he was manipulating someone else.
"But do not let your guard down. We do not know what the Human God is doing. Instead of just leaving it to the magical beast, checking up on them frequently is better."
When Orsted said to [Check up on them frequently], something felt wrong.
It seemed his talk was literal.
I knew that you shouldn't judge based on appearance.
Whatever.
Being told that he will prepare it, for now let's continue.
Then, to the main topic.
"Then, what should I do from now on?"
There were many things I wanted to know, but it was only polite to answer questions regarding myself.
It was showing your character.
"...Do you not have more things that you want to know?"
Or so I thought, but I was questioned in return.
"There is a lot."
"Why do you not ask?"
"I thought that asking without answering any questions would not be good..."
Having said so, Orsted let out a sigh.
"You have become my comrade, thus――"
"Subordinate. Let us keep the hierarchical relationship in mind."
Beating me to a pulp, giving me a method to protect my family.
Then being told that we are equals, I am not insensitive.[6]
"It is fine if you want to think that way...regardless, you and I will work together for the sake of overthrowing Human God. You must know what you want to know."
"Despite saying all this, what will you do if I am a double agent for Human God? I might be telling Human God every night information about Orsted-san."
"I trust you."
With a strong glance I was told so.
"Your stance is that of someone desperately trying to protect his family."
I was a little embarrassed being told that.
I was indeed very desperate that time.
But, well, saying so means he takes me at my word.
The things that I wanted to know.
There are several.
Regarding the discord between Orsted and Human God.
Regarding the Laplace Factor.
Regarding the mana calamity.
Regarding what's with fate.
For now it's such things.
"Then, please tell me one by one."