Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Juno - Prince of Afroth - Main Story
Chapter 1 - God's Speaker
Kingdom of Transcience, Afroth, November... When I received an invitation from the prince that can communicate with God, I visited the kingdom.
(What is this feeling...)
What I saw was a temple that was giving out an old historic vibe as it had an intense air around it.
(We're supposed to be meeting up here, right...?)
Feeling drawn towards it, I stepped into the temple.
MC: Um... Excuse me.
(Is anyone here?)
Despite that it was noon, it felt discouraging that I was alone in the empty temple and the next moment...
MC: Ah...
Feeling that I was being guided by something as I was walking, I saw some kind of altar. When I slowly approached it, I saw some bubbles that were shining brightly as the sunlight was on them.
MC: Pretty...
Just as I said that in admiration, I let out a sigh. At that moment...
??: ...
Next to a particularly big bubble, I saw a man quietly standing still.
MC: Juno-san...!
It was the prince of Afroth, Juno-san, the one who invited me to this kingdom.
Juno: ...
His deeply beautiful appearance that made him look like a carved sculpture was exquisitely breathtaking.
Juno: ...
He slowly turned towards me. As I was drawn towards him, my heart skipped a beat greatly when those very clear big eyes stopped at me.
MC: Juno-san...?
??: I am Juno. God's speaker.
MC: G-God's speaker...?
Juno: God is speaking... I show the way where the light is. Also...
When he said that softly, I became perplexed by the intense air that was surrounding Juno-san...
MC: ...!
Suddenly, Juno-san looked like he was about to collapse at that spot.
MC: Juno-san! What's wrong! Juno-san!
When I quickly ran over to Juno-san, I somehow held up his body.
(Just... what happened...)
As I was unable to understand the meaning behind Juno-san's words at the moment, I gently placed him onto the floor and went outside to get help...
Chapter 2 - The Speaker's Troubles
After that...
Once Juno-san has regained consciousness, I got invited to the castle to check on him a few days later.
(Juno-san, I wonder if he's okay...)
-Flashback-
Juno: I am Juno. God's speaker. God is speaking... I show the way where the light is. Also...
-Flashback-
(He was acting a little strange...)
When I remembered my encounter with Juno-san, I became even more worried. Although...
Juno: Thank you for coming, MC-sama.
As Juno-san politely bowed with elegantly movements, he greeted me with a smile.
MC: Same here, thank you for inviting me.
Juno: You're a special guest since you woke me up. Please make yourself at home here in the Kingdom of Transcience, Afroth.
With such graceful beauty, Juno-san said that with a soothing smile. Even when he's talking, his voice was very soft and lovely with a charm that was drawing me in.
(Aside from how different he was yesterday, his voice is very gentle... His complexion looks better too.)
MC: Um, are you feeling okay now?
Juno: Ah, that's...
Juno-san made a troubled look. Although, in just a moment, Juno-san showed a smile soon after.
Juno: Yes, there were no problems. First off, since you're in my kingdom, let's talk. So, let's drink some tea now.
MC: ...? Okay, thank you.
He seemed to be avoiding the topic, but... As Juno-san was talking, I sat down with the prepared tea set in front of me.
Juno: The Kingdom of Transcience is said to be the closest thing to be a paradise of gods.
///Choices///
- How mysterious (☼)
MC: How mysterious.
Juno: Mysterious... Yes, it does seem that way. Since it's said that this kingdom is the closest to be a paradise of gods, it's filled with mysteries. Even so, that's not all there is to it.
- It is a beautiful kingdom (☽)
MC: It is a beautiful kingdom.
Juno: ...
MC: Juno-san?
Juno: It's true that this kingdom is beautiful and that it's said to be the closest to be a paradise of gods. Even so, it's not just beautiful.
///Choices///
MC: What do you mean...
When I asked that, Juno-san began to talk with a meek expression.
Juno: As God's speaker, I've been burdened with the duty to convey God's wishes. Since God descends into my body, I'm indicated as an oracle... Lots of people come to see me, so that they can listen to God's revelations. People can meet God through my body.
MC: God...
-Flashback-
Juno: I am Juno. God's speaker. God is speaking... I show the way where the light is.
-Flashback-
(Then, at that time too...?)
Juno: The other day, it seems like... I surprised you.
When Juno-san said that softly, he looked sad.
MC: Something like God, that did surprise me, but... You must be a special person, Juno-san.
Juno: Special... I guess so. Everyone worships me because of this special power, but... I find it troublesome sometimes.
MC: Juno-san...?
Juno: Even though God uses my body, this body and heart of mine are still human... It sometime causes problems.
That empty smile made me speechless.
Juno: ...My apologies. Please don't make that face.
When Juno-san said that, he placed his large hand over mine. That warmth made my heart tighten in pain.
MC: Juno-san...
As the wind blew, Juno-san's hair fluttered smoothly. Looking mystical as his scent was being carried by the wind, I felt myself becoming dizzy.
Juno: You're such a kind person, MC-sama...
Juno-san started speaking softly as he stared at me. As his hand was connected with mine at that moment...
Juno: You're a really pure and kind person. Just like what God said.
MC: Eh...?
Juno: I understand now. Your heart is clear like spring, pure and beautiful.
MC: Um, that's...
When he said that while staring at me, I became embarrassed that the tension was making my heart race. As I hung my head down, I could strongly feel Juno-san's eyes on me.
Juno: The time when I reunited with you... I got a revelation from God. God told me. You're-
Just as he was about to say something...
Juno: Uu...
MC: Juno-san!? What's wrong!?
Juno-san held his head again and crouched down at that spot...
Chapter 3 - Bewitching Eyes
While he was in the middle of talking, Juno-san suddenly held his head and crouched down at that spot.
Juno: Uu...
MC: Juno-san!?
Juno: Uu... Kuh...
When Juno-san gritted his teeth in pain, he groaned as his body trembled. His beautiful face became distorted in pain.
///Choices///
- Hang in there! (☽)
MC: Juno-san! Hang in there! Juno-san!
Juno: Guh... Uu...
As Juno-san was groaning in pain, he cowered in place.
(He's acting strange... What should I do!?)
- Are you okay!? (☼)
MC: Juno-san! Are you okay!?
Juno: ...Kuh... Uu.
MC: Juno-san, what's wrong!?
Juno-san responded to my calls by breathing painfully.
///Choices///
The moment I held up Juno-san's body... Juno-san suddenly got up and when he opened his eyes, he gave me a stern look as if he was a different person.
Juno: ...I am a child of God, Juno. God's speaker.
MC: Eh...
(That voice... Just like before?)
There was an ominous dark look in Juno-san's eyes.
Juno: I convey God's words... Accept them peacefully.
Unlike Juno-san, who was smiling gently earlier, it was a completely different person. With a cold fearful expression, he looked at me with a sharp gaze as if he was glaring at me.
MC: God's words?
Juno: You... Give me your body.
MC: Eh? Give you my body...
Juno: Like what I said, give me everything of yourself.
When Juno-san grinned eerily, I gasped.
Juno: If you don't...
MC: Juno-san... What...
Just as my back bumped into the wall as I was about to run away, Juno-san placed his hand on the wall to block my way.
Juno: That pure soul... I want it...
Then, when Juno-san softly touched my chin, his face was slowly approaching me...
(I can't move my body...)
As if I was possessed, I was unable to look away from him as my heartbeat became extremely loud.
MC: Juno-san, sto-
Then, just as Juno-san's lips were about to touch mine at that moment...
Juno: Uu...!
Juno-san held his head and collapsed at that spot.
MC: Juno-san!
Juno: Get... away from me... God is...
MC: Eh...!?
After he said something, Juno-san stopped moving the next moment. Then, guessing from the serious atmosphere, the castle servants gathered around one after another.
Servant: Juno-sama! What's wrong!? MC-sama! What happened... Juno-sama is...
MC: The two of us were just talking, then suddenly, Juno-san became a different person... He called himself, God's speaker...
After listening to me, that person hung his head down and sighed deeply.
Servant: Juno-sama is burdened with the duty of conveying God's words to the people through his own body.
When he made a sad expression, he explained to me a little at a time as I listened carefully.
Servant: Lately, it seems like God has been in Juno-sama's body more frequently... The special power that Juno-sama holds does'nt cause harm sometimes... So, don't worry about it.
///Choices///
- Special power? (☼)
MC: Special power?
Servant: Yes... The power to lend their bodies to God has been passed down through the royals of Afroth. Although, that God will cause harm to Juno-sama sometimes...
- Harm? (☽)
MC: Harm?
Servant: When God is in Juno-sama's body, he's like a different person, but... It'll cause him to become mentally unstable...
///Choices///
Servant: Anyway, Juno-sama needs to take his time to rest.
MC: I see...
As Juno-san was lying down lifelessly, the large group of people tended to him by carrying him to his room. While I was unable to do anything at the moment, I only watched them from behind...
Chapter 4 - The Two Gods
As I was looking at the view outside the window, I remembered that incident.
-Flashback-
Juno: I convey God's words... Accept them peacefully.
MC: God's words?
Juno: You... Give me your body. If you don't...
-Flashback-
(Just like the first time I met Juno-san, he said something about being God's speaker...)
-Flashback-
Juno: I am Juno. God's speaker. God is speaking... I show the way where the light is. Also...
-Flashback-
(Like when we first met, the atmosphere around him felt different again. The "God" that suddenly descended into Juno-san...)
To clear away those suspicions, I started to walk into the hallway again. Then...
MC: Juno-san...!
Just as I left the room, Juno-san was walking in front of me. When Juno-san noticed me, he looked at me for just a slight moment.
Juno: My apologies for the other day.
When Juno-san said that softly, he bowed to me apologetically.
///Choices///
- Please don't worry about it (☽)
MC: Please don't worry about it.
Juno: Still, I ended up troubling you...
MC: You didn't trouble me at all.
- Are you feeling better now? (☼)
MC: Are you feeling okay now?
Juno: Yes, my body is all right.
MC: I see, that's good.
///Choices///
After being silent, Juno-san slightly shrugged his shoulders and slowly began to speak.
Juno: You've been told about God descending into me earlier, right?
MC: ...Yes.
Juno: About God, there isn't just one.
MC: What do you mean?
Juno: There are two gods dwelling within me.
(Two gods...?)
At that moment, I listened carefully to Juno-san as he talked.
Juno: I don't think those two gods are the same God... They're complete opposites of each other. So, I sometimes can't tell which God I serve...
After saying that, Juno-san hung his head down.
MC: Juno-san... Which God do you want to confide in?
With that thought in mind, I tried asking him that.
Juno: I...
Just as Juno-san was about to tell me, he held his head again and went down at that spot...
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