I was Betrayed then Reincarnated as a Kitsune

Chapter 158: Apostle of Space

[Luna POV]

After Mio picked out which room would be hers, we showed her around the mansion.  When that was done, it was late, so we decided that we would show her around outside tomorrow.  We all went to our rooms for the night and I hopped onto my bed.  I immediately started to feel sleepy.

Well, this is a surprise. *Yawn*

{Not really.  Its been a while since youve been in a decent bed, so it would make sense that you actually feel sleepy when you lay down on one.}

Tr-*yawn*-ue.  Ill talk to you tomorrow Tamamo.

{Have a good night, Luna.}

As soon as I heard Tamamos words, my consciousness faded into the realm of dreams.  After what felt like a few minutes, I woke up to find sunlight coming through my window and shining directly on my face.

I feel rested, yet not.

{I wonder why?}

Not sure, but I do have a message for Mio.

{Whats it about?}

Apparently, she is eligible for the blessing of sleep.

{Huh, interesting.}

By the way, is Mio able to become the Apostle of night yet?

{Yes, all she has to do is accept the offer and I can take it from there, though the process has to take place at night.}

Ok, we can discuss this later as well.

I got up and stretched.  I stopped after hearing a few satisfying popping sounds.  I then left my room and went to the kitchen to get something to eat.  When I got there, I found Soleil sitting at the table still looking a little sleepy.

Morning Soleil. (Luna)

Heybig sis. (Soleil)

You look like you barley slept. (Luna)

Its not thatI just feel a little drained is all. (Soleil)

Did Velvet take too much blood or something? (Luna)

I dont knowShe did seem extra thirsty last night, so maybe. (Soleil)

Heh. (Luna)

(Soleil)

She didnt say anything and just laid her head on the table.

Ugh.  I walked right into that one. (Soleil)

I walked over next to her and put my hand on her shoulder and started using healing magic.

Fufu.  You did. (Luna)

Uuuuuuggggghhhhh.  Thanks for the healing magic, I feel better now. (Soleil)

Ok, but I would just sit there if I were you, Ill make you something to eat. (Luna)

Thanks, big sis, youre the best. (Soleil)

I try to be. (Luna)

Hehe. (Soleil)

It was then that a practically glowing Velvet walked into the kitchen and sat down next to Soleil.

Good morning. Velvet said with a smile.

Hello Velvet, next time you drink my sisters blood, try not to drink too much. (Luna)

Did I do that? (Velvet)

Yeah, when I came in here, Soleil looked haggard and a little too pale.  I helped out with some healing magic, but I want you to control yourself the next time. (Luna)

Ok, and sorry Soleil, I didnt realize that I drank so much that it was affecting you negatively. (Velvet)

I would complain if it was someone else and it didnt feel so good. (Soleil)

Ok, thats enough of that.  If the two of you want to continue that conversation any further, do it somewhere where I cant hear it. (Luna)

Does it embarrass you, Luna? (Velvet)

No, were all adults here, so conversations of that nature dont bother me.  What bothers me is that I dont want to know what my sister likes in those situations.  You dont see me talking about what me and Tamamo get up to, now do you? (Luna)

Thats true.  We can talk about this later then.  Now, what are you going to make today, Luna? (Velvet)

I was going to try and make something with those cockatrice eggs we found.  Those and some high orc bacon. (Luna)

That made Soleil perk up a bit.

Can I request mine to be extra crispy? (Soleil)

You dont even need to ask, I was going to make it that way in the first place. (Luna)

{Can I request some as well?}

Of course you can, Tamamo. (Luna)

{Yay.  Ill marry you just for that.}

We were already going to get married. (Luna)

{Ill marry you a second time then.}

Fufufu. (Luna)

Nya.  Its all fluffy in here in various different ways nya. (Mio)

Morning Mio. (Luna)

Hello Mio. (Velvet)

Yo. (Soleil)

Hello everyone.  Wheres Ophidia nya? (Mio)

Still asleep. (Luna)

Shes going to miss out. (Soleil)

Eh, shell come slithering in once I start cooking, so its fine. (Luna)

I then made my way into the back of the kitchen and started to prepare breakfast for everyone.  After a few minutes of frying bacon, I heard what I expected to hear.

Meat! (Ophidia)

Just as Lunya said, she literally slithered in here nya. (Mio)

Yep, she moves faster that way. (Velvet)

Where is the meat? (Ophidia)

Just be patient Ophidia.  Big sis should be about done cooking it. (Soleil)

I just finished. I said as I walked in with several plates of eggs and extra crispy bacon.

I placed everything on the table and everyone took as much as they wanted.  I put some on a separate plate and sent it over to Tamamo.  Once I did that, we all started to dig in.  As usual, everyone enjoyed it and we all started talking when we were done.

So nya, what are we doing today nya? (Mio)

Taking you around the island and distributing the stat raising items we got from the dungeon. (Luna)

What will we do first master? (Ophidia)

I think the items first since itll be faster. (Luna)

I then pulled out all of the items from my inventory and put them on the table.

All of the Int raising items are in front of you, Ophidia.  When were done with those, we can figure out what else can go to who. (Luna)

All right, Ill start then. (Ophidia)

She started using the items that I placed in front of her and after a few minutes, they were all gone.

So, whats the result? (Velvet)

I now have S level Int. (Ophidia)

Guess I know what else Im doing today.  Oh, by the way, Mio, do you want to become one of Tamamos Apostles? (Luna)

What are the benefits nya? (Mio)

My mirror appeared and Tamamo started speaking through it.

{You get a little stronger, gain more influence in the mortal world, free access to the divine domain, true immortality, a few other less important things.}

Why not nya.  What do I need to do? (Mio)

{In your case, just wait for nightfall and I can take care of the rest.  All you have to do is agree with what I ask.}

Ok nya. (Mio)

You agreed to that quick. (Soleil)

Of course I did.  I dont want to be separated from all of you in the future and the only way to stop that is to agree nya. (Mio)

Is that kind of reasoning allowed? (Velvet)

{Yes.}

Huh.  I would think that the person needs to be a believer in the particular god or goddess to be able to become an Apostle aside from the other conditions. (Velvet)

When did I say I wasnt a follower of the goddess nya?  Every time I went on a quest at night, I prayed to the goddess for success. (Mio)

Oh, you just didnt seem to be the kind of person to do that. (Velvet)

I get that nya. (Mio)

{Now, on to Ophidia.  Are you ready to become Lunas Apostle?}

Yes.  Ive been ready since I learned everything about master. (Ophidia)

{Then youre up, Luna.}

I stood up from my seat and went to stand next to Ophidia.  She stood up as well, then knelt in front of me like a knight to their king.  I focused on using the Apostle creation skill and when I felt it activate, I looked at Ophidia.  I raised my hand in front of her and started to speak.

Ophidia, do you swear to serve me as my Apostle from today into eternity? (Luna)

Yes. (Ophidia)

Do you swear to become my voice in the mortal world? (Luna)

Yes. (Ophidia)

Do you swear to take up arms in the event of a threat that requires me to descend and fight by my side? (Luna)

Yes. (Ophidia)

Then, I deem you, Ophidia, The Apostle of Space. (Luna)

Once I finished the declaration, I felt a large amount of mana leaving my body and go toward Ophidia.  She started to shine brightly for a few minutes then the light started to fade.  Once it was completely gone, Ophidia stood up.

Feel any different? (Luna)

Not really.  If I had to say a change, it would be that the connection we shared due to our previous contract has been strengthened. (Ophidia)

Is that a good thing Tamamo? (Luna)

{That means everything went as it should.  Now all thats left is Soleil.}

Im working on it.  Stellar magic isnt easy to level up. (Soleil)

Im trying to make it as easy for you as possible. (Luna)

I know, I wasnt trying to say you werent. (Soleil)

Well, with this done, shall we get to Mios tour of the island? (Luna)

Lets go nya. (Mio)

We all then left the kitchen and headed for the door.

Oh, by the way Mio, apparently you caught the eye of the goddess of sleep and shes willing to give you her blessing.  You just need to keep a spot in your bed open or something. (Luna)

Interesting nya.  I wonder how I did that. (Mio)

I think this is one of those times where its best to just not think too hard about it. (Luna)

Then that is what Ill do nya.  Or would it be not do nya? (Mio)

Ummm.  Yes? (Luna)

Nyahahahahahaha.  Youre funny Lunya. (Mio)

Chaos Realm:

Grey: Why has Atmos seemed down?

She just finished watching Toradora.

Grey: Ahhhhh.  That was a good one.  Always left me feeling upset I finished such a good anime when it was over.

I know how you feel.  It was even worse for me the first time I watched it since it was one of the first ones I watched.

Grey: Any idea on what you'll let her see next?

I was thinking Spice and Wolf.

Grey: Oh, I like that one as well.  Invite me over when you start it and we can all watch it together.

Got it.  I'll start it whenever Atmos comes back.