Little Apostle Chapter 02
"Divine Realm"
When Minato came to his senses, he found himself drifting in a white space without any sense of direction.
"Minato, you have passed away."
Said a beautiful girl who appeared before him.
[Oh, by the way, I'm Sarakia, the Goddess of Life and the Moon from another world. You can call me Lady Sarakia, okay?]
(Tn: aka. Sarakia-sama)
Minato somehow believed Sarakia introduction.
Extraordinary things like a goddess from another world seemed plausible in this peculiar space, he thought.
Perhaps it was the mysterious power inherent in this space that made him believe.
"I see. So, I'm dead. I thought it was just a cold... I wonder if Taro is okay."
Minato accepted the fact that he had passed away without much surprise.
He had regrets, of course. It was about Taro.
[...Minato, would you consider being my apostle and reborn in the otherworld?]
"Apostle?"
"Yes. There is something I want you to do after being reborn in the otherworld."
As Minato hesitated about what to do, Sarakia spoke with a hint of reluctance.
[...By the way, Taro has already been reborn.]
"Huh? Taro? Taro has... passed away?"
『I can't go into details, but Taro was originally an old dog... Besides, time flows differently in this space compared to Earth, so it's impossible to determine exactly when Taro passed away. It could be five years after Minato's death, or it could be three days.』
Suddenly, Sarakia became more talkative.
Minato couldn't help but feel like she was trying to cover something up.
『There's nothing to feel guilty about. But I can't tell you what happened on Earth after you died.』
"I see. I hope Taro was happy until the end."
Sarakia remained silent for a while.
Whatever the case, if Taro, who was a cherished friend and family, had been reincarnated, Minato has nothing to hesitate.
"Alright, I'll be reincarnated too."
[Great! First, let me tell you about the otherworld!]
The next moment, information that wasn't conveyed through language flowed directly into Minato mind.
It was a strange sensation. He somehow understood that this was how the otherworld looked.
There was magic, gods, spirits, sacred beasts, even monster and curses in this world.
It seemed like such a world.
"Wow, what an amazing world."
[Some things that don't exist on Earth are hard to convey through language. Let me tell you what I want you to do next.]
What you need to do was to purify the curses and miasma.
Caused by A rebellious god who defied the supreme god, they had created a being known as a 'curseler' and is scattering curses and miasma.
Even the beings with the role of suppressing curses and miasma, like spirits and sacred beasts, were beginning to be cursed.
That's why the god created 'saints' and 'priestesses' to cleanse curses and miasma.
However, the purification is still far from catching up.
Even spirits and sacred beasts can be cursed, corrupted, and ultimately become cursed beings.
At this rate, the surface world will be enveloped in curses and miasma.
That's why the lot fell to Minato and Taro, people from another world.
they will be granted the abilities needed to dispel curses and survive in the other world.
[If you have any other abilities you desire, I can be a little flexible to some extent...]
Sarakia said with a hint of apology. It seems that there are negative effects on the surface world if abilities are granted without limit.
[I'm sorry I can't listen all your wishes, even though 'I'm in the position of making a request.]
It appears Sarakia, despite being a god, is quite humble.
"Ah, in that case, I'd like the power to cure an illnesses."
When Taro fell ill, it was a struggle to gather money for treatment.
It wasn't that Minato was stingy about the treatment cost.
If he couldn't gather the money, or if it was a few days late, Taro would have died.
That's why Minato wanted to be able to cure illnesses.
[If it's illness treatment, it's has been included in your ability to survive in the other world, so rest assured.]
"That's great!"
[However, there's something to be aware of... it's difficult to reincarnate in a mature state.]
"Hmm, I see?"
[So, you'll become a bit younger. But I'm sure Minato will be fine.]
Sarakia gently stroked Minato head as if he was his younger brother.
[First, focus on adapting to the new world.]
"Understood."
[...Oh, I'll also send along some convenient items.]
"From start to finish, thank you, Lady Sarakia."
Sarakia hugged Minato tightly.
[In our world, you'll surely be happy with Taro.]
"...Yeah.'
[Don't just concentrate on the mission to dispel curses and miasma. Travel around the world with Taro.]
"Yeah."
[Relax, okay? It will surely be enjoyable. Besides, I'm looking forward to seeing the world through Minato's eyes.]
With that, Sarakia let go of Minato.
Minato remembered one of the pieces of information that had flowed into his head just now.
It seems that while it's not impossible for gods to directly peer into the world, but it appears to be quite troublesome.
That's why peeking into the world through the eyes of the saint and apostles is a precious pastime for gods.
[Please. Be happy. May Minato be blessed with good fortune.]
Sarakia kissed Minato's forehead once more.
The next moment, Minato lost consciousness.
---
A little before Minato met Sarakia...
[A lifetime devoted to serving others. It was splendid.]
"...Woof?"
Taro was in the presence of the supreme god, who happened to be Sarakia father.
[Many among the canine species possess high virtue, but you, among dogs, are exceptional.]
The gods held the canine species in high regard. Therefore, it was common for dogs to find happiness, after death.
[Let us welcome you as one of our companions, a pillar of the gods.]
Taro, who was particularly esteemed even among dogs, had earned the qualification to become a god.
"...Woof~"
[you wish for Minato to become a god as well? Mm, Minato lacks a bit in virtue to become a god.]
Until the moment of his death, he showed concern for Taro and even offered his body for Taro to eat.
This was a highly virtuous act. However, according to the supreme god's judgment, it fell a bit short of attaining godhood.
"...Woof!"
[Hm? If Minato isn't with me, I won't become a god?]
Taro only woofed, but a conversation was taking place between him and the supreme god.
[However, Taro, my daughter Sarakia is attempting to reincarnate Minato into our world.]
"...Woof?"
[If Minato fulfills the mission bestowed upon him by my daughter, he will likely become a god.]
"...Woof!"
[Let us watch over Minato journey From here okay?]
"...Bark!"
[You want reincarnate together and aid Minato?.]
"...Woof!"
With shining eyes and a wagging tail, Taro barked powerfully.
[...Understood. Your wish shall be granted]
And thus, Taro also decided for reincarnation.
What Taro desired was a large and strong body to protect Minato.
Along With various other powers bestowed upon him by the supreme god, Taro was reborn on the other world.
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