Yuen hadn’t forgotten his promise to Albedo.
After finishing lunch with Kasumigaoka Utaha, he bid her farewell and departed.
He had come solely for Kasumigaoka Utaha’s book signing event.
Now that it was over, it was naturally time to return.
Kasumigaoka Utaha didn’t ask for a reason.
In her eyes, Yuen was a god; it was only natural for him to be busy with important matters.
Upon returning to the shrine, Yuen raised an eyebrow, his expression slightly surprised.
“Do we have a new guest today?” At that moment, in addition to Albedo’s presence, he sensed an unfamiliar aura within the shrine grounds.
Yuen walked toward the only structure that wasn’t part of the main shrine complex—the residence where Albedo currently lived.
He slid the door open.
The first thing that caught his eye were two cups of tea placed on the table.
Clearly, Albedo had taken his instructions seriously and had mastered the art of hospitality.
“Yuen-sama.” Seeing Yuen appear, Albedo immediately stood up, placed her right hand over her chest, and offered a respectful bow.
Yuen nodded gently in acknowledgment, then shifted his gaze to the figure sitting across from Albedo.
The new visitor from another world was a girl with short blue hair and matching blue eyes.
Her features struck Yuen as incredibly familiar.
Before he could search his memories for her identity, the girl stood up and bowed deeply.
“Greetings, Yuen-sama.
I am Rem.
I apologize for the sudden intrusion.” The girl’s voice was gentle, laced with respect.
It was evident that Albedo had mentioned him while he was away.
“It is no intrusion at all.” Yuen waved his hand, smiling lightly.
“…I am always happy to welcome guests from other worlds.” With Rem’s self-introduction, Yuen recalled this character—the second heroine from Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World.
Although she was technically the secondary heroine, she held great popularity among the anime community, at one point even surpassing the main heroine, Emilia.
Thus, as a former otaku, Yuen recognized her immediately once she mentioned her name.
Hearing his words, Rem looked puzzled.
“Yuen-sama, do you mean that besides me, people from other worlds also visit here?” “That is correct.” Yuen nodded and gestured to the tall figure beside him.
“Didn’t Albedo tell you?
She is also from another world.” Rem covered her mouth in surprise.
“…Albedo onee-san too!” At the same time, Rem’s confusion was cleared.
She had been wondering why a god would accept a demon as a servant.
Albedo onee-san…
Yuen’s expression turned peculiar.
They had likely known each other for less than half a day, yet Rem was already addressing Albedo as “older sister.” “Albedo is surprisingly charming, isn’t she?” Yuen smiled faintly.
His comment caused Albedo to grin, a shy blush creeping onto her cheeks.
“Not really!” Unlike the arrogant demeanor she usually displayed toward outsiders, Albedo mumbled like a bashful young girl in front of Yuen.
…..
Yuen Shrine, Dimensional Space.
Since Albedo’s living quarters had tea but no snacks, Yuen waved his hand and transported Rem into his dimensional space.
The sudden shift in environment made Rem’s eyes widen.
Her bewildered expression mirrored the white pigeon’s reaction during its first visit.
“Rem, come back to us.” Yuen reminded her gently.
Even though Rem had heard from Albedo about Yuen-sama’s unimaginable power, witnessing it firsthand was shocking.
She was certain the scene before her was a genuine spatial shift, not some illusion magic.
“I apologize, Yuen-sama.
I showed you an embarrassing sight.” “It is fine.” Yuen shook his head and snapped his fingers.
Various snacks instantly appeared on the table.
“One cannot have drink without snacks.” Of course, he didn’t conjure them out of thin air.
These were snacks Yuuki Asuna had bought previously that he hadn’t finished and had stored away.
Rem was once again amazed by Yuen’s ability, though less so than before.
“Rem, try some.
The taste of our snacks here should be different from those in your world.” Rem lived in a medieval-style fantasy setting.
It was similar to the era Ainz currently inhabited.
Although they had desserts like cakes, the flavors would certainly be inferior to modern confectionery.
Then, he didn’t forget to turn to Albedo and say, “…Albedo, don’t just stand there.
Come sit and eat with us.” “Yes, Yuen-sama.” Unconcealed joy appeared on Albedo’s face as she naturally sat down beside Yuen.
Rem noticed a plate containing soft, white balls on the table…
Is this a snack too?
Curious, she pierced one with a fork and slowly put it into her mouth.
“Mmm, it’s delicious!” Rem’s eyes lit up.
In her world, snacks were mostly cream-based cakes.
This was her first time eating something with such a soft, chewy texture.
“If you like it, eat more.” Yuen smiled.
Rem directly forked three or four more dumplings (daifuku) into her mouth, stuffing her cheeks until they bulged like a chipmunk’s.
It was incredibly cute.
After swallowing, Rem’s gaze lingered on the plate of daifuku.
However, she didn’t reach for her fork this time.
Seeing this, Yuen asked, puzzled, “Rem, aren’t there still some daifuku left on the plate?
Why did you stop eating?” Rem lowered her head and said somewhat shyly, “Um…
Yuen-sama, I would like to bring some back for my sister.” Rem knew it was rude to ask, but for the sake of letting her sister, Ram, taste them, she didn’t mind being disliked.
Her sister had lost her horn—the most precious thing for an Oni—for her sake.
Making a small sacrifice like this was nothing in comparison.
A sensible, thoughtful girl always tugged at the heartstrings of others, and Yuen, even as a god, was no exception.
“Just eat to your heart’s content, Rem.
Before you leave, I will prepare an extra portion for you to take home.” Rem waved her hands hurriedly.
“Yuen-sama, there is no need for such trouble.
Being allowed to take the remaining ones is already enough for me.” “It is no trouble at all.
These snacks aren’t particularly expensive items.” “But…” “Since Yuen-sama says so, just be a good girl and accept it, Rem.” Albedo’s tone brooked no argument.
She disliked hearing anyone contradict Yuen-sama’s words.
In Albedo’s view, Yuen-sama’s orders were absolute.
“O-Okay.
Then I will trouble you, Yuen-sama.”