Me, a priest? How could that be!

Chapter 79 If Loneliness Has Levels

Yu Jianxiang and the others left in a hurry.

Charlotte and Youyou didn't rush to set off. Instead, Charlotte wrote a letter at the hotel, ostensibly to let everyone know they were safe, but actually he was subtly hinting to Sato Kazuma that he wanted to ask him to go to the Nightmare Shop to explain that he was currently in the capital and couldn't return anytime soon. The reward was a free invitation ticket.

"YuYu, do you want to say something to HuiHui?"

"No, no need..."

"I understand."

I guess they don't know how to start the conversation. Even if I try to persuade them, the letter they write will probably be a formal greeting, a formal expression of concern, and a formal farewell, completely lacking the intimacy between friends.

Therefore, Charlotte chose to take over and wrote some stories from her own perspective.

Then the letter was delivered to the union.

Yes, the union also offers such services, such as delivering letters or items. They seem to have specialized delivery methods that guarantee same-day delivery, and the prices are relatively cheap.

After doing all that, the two strolled around the streets.

Looking at the bustling street, Charlotte scratched his head and said, "I have to say, I don't feel nervous at all."

"……is that so?"

Youyou found it a little strange.

"That's right, everyone says there are Demon King's army officers here, but they're still acting so relaxed..."

"Well, I don't think it's much different from the Scarlet Devil Village. You see, the Scarlet Devil Village is also frequently attacked by the Demon King's army, and the village is often destroyed, but everyone is still very relaxed."

"Because the Crimson Demon Clan are not normal people."

"I feel like I've been humiliated..."

But Charlotte wasn't wrong; the Crimson Demon Clan was a martial arts powerhouse. Each of them was a born Archmage, so when they encountered the Demon King's army, they would fight if they could, and if they couldn't win, they could run away, leaving the Demon King's army completely helpless against them.

"So, where are we going?"

"I don't know, I'll just wander around... Oh right, how about I buy some local specialties? I feel like if I don't buy them now, I won't have the chance later."

That's what Charlotte said.

He hadn't originally planned to waste his energy on this, but he could foresee that Aqua would definitely wail if he didn't buy any local specialties to take back, so he had no choice but to satisfy that greedy goddess.

"Yes, yes! Local specialties! We should also give some to our friends... friends..."

As Youyou spoke, she fell silent.

That's right.

She doesn't have many friends.

Just as he was wondering how to offer some words of comfort, Youyou suddenly said, "Mr. Charlotte, you must have many friends, right?"

"Hmm...I guess so."

"Kazuma-san, Megumin, Aqua-san, Darkness-san, Mitsurugi-san... and many other people I know in the guild as well."

Are fair-weather friends really friends?

Youyou suddenly became a little shy and hesitant, and whispered, "So, I have a request I'd like to ask Mr. Charlotte..."

"I'm sorry, I can't do it."

"...I haven't said anything yet."

"You just want me to teach you how to make friends, right? But, Youyou, you need to know that people can live strong lives even without friends. The strong are often lonely... I hope you remember this!"

Charlotte said this with a serious expression.

Despite being a priest and skilled in psychological counseling, he still has his limits. Just like Aqua purifies liquids into water when she touches them, or Wiz squanders all the money he earns, there's no way to change that.

"No, it's not okay..." Youyou was very disappointed after hearing this, and sighed softly, "This really is a technique passed down from generation to generation."

"It's not that exaggerated." Charlotte was taken aback by her words. "How should I put it... just let it happen naturally, that's right, just let it happen naturally and I've made more friends."

"Wouldn't that be even more impressive?"

"Is it impressive...?"

"I didn't want to make friends, but somehow I'm making more and more, it's like magic!"

That's enough.

I almost cried.

The adoring gaze from Youyou made Xia Luo feel extremely uncomfortable. Besides, the people he attracted were either idiots, morons, monsters, or scum. Was this magic?

Then, she became somewhat depressed again.

"Ah, but then there's no skill or trick to making friends..."

"Is it not okay if it's just Megumin?"

"Eh...Megumin?"

"So, you have Huihui, right? If you want a friend, just ask her—"

"Do Huihui and I look like friends!?"

"Wow, it's so close! So close! So close! The distance is too close!!"

Youyou rushed to Xia Luo's side, their faces only centimeters apart. She could smell the sweet scent emanating from Xia Luo, and the fullness of her breasts brought a unique tactile sensation. This intimate act had already attracted the attention of passersby.

But Youyou didn't care at all.

"Do Huihui and I look like friends? Like lifelong best friends?"

Her eyes welled up with tears of emotion.

"I didn't say that!"

"Friend, hehe, Huihui's friend..."

As expected, Huihui is Youyou's best friend. I suggest locking her in.

"Ah, but because Megumin mocked me for not having any friends, I also want friends other than Megumin."

"Then, how about we pray to the goddess?"

"A goddess...?"

"That's right, that's right, Goddess. I've heard stories before of people who made friends after praying to the Goddess."

It refers to Darkness.

She had no friends and prayed with Eris all day long, after which the goddess descended to earth to be her friend. Besides, there was also Charlotte's helplessness at having no other choice but to entrust the matter to the goddess due to her own inadequacy.

Youyou nodded seriously.

"I see, in the end it all depends on the goddess! But if I pray to the goddess, I wonder when it will come true. I really want to know how to make friends..."

Why have we come full circle again?

Also, don't say anything like "the last time".

Charlotte, in a tone that seemed to come from afar, cautioned, "Youyou, isn't it good to be alone? Having friends will only cause trouble, and unnecessary relationships will only lead to pain later on."

"I don't know what trouble my friend is in, or what painful aspects of the relationship are... Is it more painful than eating dinner alone every night?"

Well!

Is it more painful than playing board games alone?

Ugh!

"Better than throwing a birthday party alone—"

"I understand, please stop talking!"

Charlotte really couldn't stand hearing this.

If you were to place Youyou on a loneliness level scale, she would definitely be at the highest level...

"I can understand all sorts of troubles to some extent, but I still really want friends."

"That's true, but as for how to make friends and all that..."

He felt very distressed.

"Please!" Youyou pleaded, clinging to his arm. "Mr. Charlotte is all I can rely on!"

"I...I understand, but could you give me a little time to think about it?"

"Okay! Ah, but... how long will it take... No, I shouldn't be asking this, it's like I'm pressuring you..." Youyou asked cautiously, her index fingers intertwined.

Charlotte felt that she should first correct this troublesome aspect!