Returned from Another World, Earth Turned Out to Be Quite the Fantasy Too. Also, Losing Heroines, Stop Looking This Way. - V2 Chapter 54

Chapter 54: “Mammon is just being Mammon, right?”

“Ren, sorry, but we need to start moving ahead of schedule. Mammon, Mammon.”

“Mammon-san?”

In a town a bit away from Mukaijima city, Ren Kobayashi lived in a detached house that Mammon had bought, including the land.

It wasn’t just Ren. The children with nowhere to go, whom he had protected until now, were also living there.

Listening to the children playing catch and soccer with smiles in the spacious backyard, Ren and Mammon, wearing aprons, were preparing dinner.

“In Mukaijima city, near Koume, of all places, the goddess Amaterasu has descended. That reclusive, fallen goddess… There’s a chance she’s noticed I was trying to meddle. This is really annoying, Mammon, Mammon.”

“I see. So, the other side is on guard, huh? Mammon, Mammon.”

Tonight’s dinner is Hayashi rice.

Though they used store-bought roux, it was loaded with chunky vegetables and beef tendon meat stewed until tender.

Mammon wanted to add wine as a secret ingredient, but since it was all children, they refrained from using alcohol and added a little consommé and soy sauce instead.

After that, just need to simmer it well for a delicious Hayashi rice with depth.

The white rice is already cooked. It’s glossy and large-grained.

At first, Ren and the children were puzzled by the warm meals and living arrangement, but they quickly got used to it.

The children grew fond of calling Mammon “Uncle Mammon” and developed a habit of saying “Mammon, Mammon” whenever something happened.

“Mammon-san wants to kill Satan-san and make Samael-san the demon king, right?”

“Mammon, Mammon.”

“So, can’t you just kill Satan-san directly?”

“If that were possible, it wouldn’t be hard. I’m a greedy demon but also a brave one. However, Satan became lazy after uniting the demon world and reigning as the demon king. Even if I challenge him with ‘Mammon, Mammon,’ he just dodges it smoothly.”

“Ah, so what about his daughter?”

“Since she’s a potential fiancée, I’ll use her as much as I can. Satan is soft on Koume alone. But, even though I’m a greedy demon, I’m also a gentleman. I’ll use Koume, but I don’t intend to hurt her.”

“Mammon, Mammon, right?”

“Mammon, Mammon, exactly.”

While they were talking, the Hayashi rice was ready.

Preparing the children’s plates, they served the rice and roux. Of course, they didn’t forget the salad. The children dislike the unique taste of raw vegetables, so potato salad is chosen. Naturally, it’s not bought from the store; they start by boiling the potatoes themselves.

“You know what, Mammon-san”

“What is it, Ren?”

“It’s okay to pick a fight with Satan-san. I have my own thoughts about the world, so I’m prepared to fight alongside my benefactor, you, till the end, but—”

“Say no more. I’m a greedy demon but also an insightful one. You’re worried about the children, aren’t you? I understand. I’ll make sure the children are overseen by someone I can trust. Once they can control their powers, they should be able to attend school just like ordinary children.”

“Thank you, Mammon-san. Really, thank you.”

“Don’t mention it. I told you before: use me. I’m just paying you back. Mammon, Mammon.”

“Thank you, Mammon, Mammon.”

“Mammon, Mammon, Mammon.”

“Mammon, Mammon, Mammon.”

As they kept saying “Mammon, Mammon,” a girl who was serving boiled green beans on a plate exclaimed, “I can’t take it anymore!”

“Ugh! You’ve been saying ‘Mammon, Mammon’ non-stop! Can’t you have a normal conversation!? And what’s with adding your name to the end of every sentence? It makes no sense! Mammon, Mammon!”

“By the way, is this child yours, Mammon-san?”

“Mammon, Mammon. I’m a greedy demon but also an innocent one. I don’t wish to think of anyone other than Samael-sama. So, this girl is an unwilling collaborator.”

“A collaborator? Hmm, that feels a bit odd, but are you a demon?”

“Wrong! I’m a goddess! A goddess of love! I don’t have a name yet, so you can call me Ai-chan! Mammon, Mammon!”

It seems the phrase “Mammon, Mammon” has completely caught on with the goddess of love as well.

The “Goddess of Love,” who Tsukuyomi and Lucifer are wary of, was an ally of Mammon.

However, she’s not lending any special powers.

She shares information about Mukaijima city and they use each other for mutual benefit.

The goal of the goddesses of love is to eliminate the old gods and demons.

But it seems she doesn’t intend to eliminate everyone. 

The goddesses want to create a new mythology. For that, they need villains to oppose. 

Mammon is cooperating based on mutual interests, not because he’s sided with her. However, some gods and demons already have connections with the new deities. 

Most of them are minor figures, without significant status or power, hoping to make a name for themselves in the new mythology. But for the new gods, who lack followers, these beings are valuable assets. 

“I’ve finished setting things up, so look forward to it!” 

“Hmph. I’m curious to see what a god of your caliber can do. Let’s have a pleasant meal. I’m a greedy demon. I won’t say this is our last supper. Once we capture Koume, defeat Satan, drag him down from his throne, and Samael-sama becomes the demon king—let’s make curry with apples as a secret ingredient! Of course, it has to be sweet! Mammon, Mammon!” 

“Mammon, Mammon!” 

“Mammon, Mammon! Hey, stop it! You’re making me crazy!”

〜〜Afterword〜〜

Mammon, Mammon!