Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure Chapter 1994: Blessed

Guided by the village chief, we got a good view of the various features encircling this settlement.

To begin with, a community of this size shouldn't possess all these elements.

Simply put, it appeared that the villagers here never had to fret over shortages, thanks to their abundant supplies.

Nearby lay a serene lake, a modest hill containing a minor mine, and even a compact woodland supplying timber. Truly, all the essentials for livelihood were handily situated close to the village.

From any angle, this setup didn't strike me as a product of mere chance.

It felt strongly as though some entity had deliberately arranged everything for this village's benefit.

Yet, despite my thorough examination, not a hint emerged to support such an idea.

Regardless of how I searched for signs, I detected no remnants of mana, divine energy, or any outside meddling.

The surroundings of the village genuinely appeared to have formed on their own.

Though tough to swallow, it was clear this place enjoyed some kind of fortune.

Once the inspection wrapped up, the village chief sheepishly admitted there was nothing more he could reveal. After all, this was merely a modest village, nothing grand to begin with.

Even being close to the capital didn't make it a bustling hub; it remained an underdeveloped rural spot.

Only a limited array of sights was available here.

Upon hearing this, the nobles shot stern glares at the village chief, as if to coerce him further. The reason? I hadn't uttered a word during the entire walkthrough of the village.

I'd simply observed quietly, acting as though the displays piqued my curiosity.

Thus, when the village chief attempted to conclude the tour prematurely, the nobles naturally grew uneasy.

However, I merely smiled and remarked, "Thank you for the tour. This turned out to be a fascinating spot."

Not only did the village chief regard me oddly, but the nobles did so too, mirroring his bewilderment.

They seemed utterly unable to accept my words at face value.

I couldn't fault their skepticism, given how unbelievable it sounded.

This was, after all, an ordinary little village found everywhere, lacking any standout features from the start. My comment about its fascination came off as biting irony.

Were it not for my earnest expression, they might have pegged me as ridiculing them outright.

Still, they remained clueless about my intentions.

Rather than clarify, I turned to the nobles with composure and inquired, "Any other settlements in the vicinity? I'd like to check out a couple more if feasible."

Odd expressions crossed the nobles' faces at my query.

They stared at me like strangers encountering each other anew, all puzzling over my true purpose in inspecting these villages.

Stealing secrets seemed implausible, as these commonplace hamlets held nothing valuable to pilfer. Likewise, scouting defenses didn't fit, since such villages posed no strategic value whatsoever.

Hence, they figured I harbored some peculiar interest.

Whether they deemed my pursuits eccentric or not, the priority was amassing sufficient details. I sensed something amiss in this Solar Kingdom, after all.

Not outright flawed, but distinctly unusual in some way.

To describe it, a subtle blessing seemed to envelop the realm.

Despite the terrain not being inherently bountiful, an unseen force made it ideal for habitation.

Achieving such a feat demanded great effort.

This was the sort of miracle achievable only through sacrifice or pacts with divine entities.

The individual I sought was bound to such a divine entity as well.

Thus, this could be the lead I needed to track them down.

The nobles proposed alternative destinations they knew, the typical attractions in the Solar Kingdom that drew ordinary visitors.

Crucially, those sites fell within their own domains.

Yet I brushed aside their suggestions, steadfastly demanding village visits.

As the honored outsider, they had little ground to object.

Moreover, my position added another layer of caution for them.

That prompted them to escort me to various villages dotting the capital's outskirts.

I recognized these fell under the nobles' jurisdictions, but I paid it no mind, pressing on with my search.

Ultimately, my hunch proved correct, leading to a firm realization.

"The god’s messenger I'm seeking resides here."

Now, the challenge lay in accessing and conversing with them.

For the sole lead pointed to something secluded and difficult to approach.