The night ended with a peaceful rest for the villagers, and not so peaceful rest for the Slane Theocracy's marauders of the Sunlight Scripture. And before he went to sleep, Gazef had to ask something…
"Lady Mother Nature, would it be possible to have you join our escort back to the royal capital?" Gazef paused, realizing he'd just asked a really terrible thing of her. "If not it's alright, pay it no mind-"
"No, it's fine. You wish for me to see that young man on the throne don't you?"
"I…"
"I was planning on staying here but… What do you think, my darling friends? Should I go with them on this journey?"
"Why not? You've been busy for 600 years, right? Why not take a little vacation for a bit? We can help build up this village into a mighty stronghold on our own." Momonga answered. It's good having my friends here with me. It helps… So much… "But if you go, you shouldn't go alone…"
"I won't be alone, I'll grab a couple of my babies, and go on the journey together. Taking it slow by carriage sounds like fun."
"Don't worry about this place, we'll do everything we can to set it up with some good stuff."
And so, the next morning came, and Nemu was volunteering to go with Night Silver. Well, it was more like an energetic, and childish demand than anything else, but it put a smile on Night Silver's face.
"Why don't you ask your mother if you can go?" Night Silver said, patting Nemu's head with a calm smile. "If you ask nicely I'm sure you could get them to agree."
Night Silver glanced at Enri, then at the parents, and then Nemu snickered with a child's mischievousness. She looked her parents dead in the eye.
"Mommy, daddy! They're stopping in E-Rantel first."
Enri gasped, and started thinking of Nfirea… Her face gave it all away. Her mother knew it right away, and then gave a knowing smirk in return.
"Fine, you can go, but your big sister must travel with you as well. Keep an eye on each other alright."
The chief stepped forward, he was ready to head out as well, this would be a long trip, but he was needed for it due to the type of accusations they'd be making. It was clear, the leader of the surviving village… his words would carry a heavy weight… And with the goddess there, his life was guaranteed.
"Young Enri, it seems you have a reason for wanting to visit E-Rantel. We can talk all about it on the way, what do you say, darling child?"
"Ehh!" Enri blushed so hard, it was clear what the reason for going was going to be.
"Sounds like this will be a fun trip. Don't worry Enri, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. Love is a natural thing, you can tell me all about this boy on the way."
And so Gazef, his men, Carne Village Chief, Enri and Nemu Emmot, Night Silver, and then the captive criminals, all of them, began their journey to the Capital City Re-Estize, the first stop on the journey being the fortress city of E-Rantel.
They traveled the winding roads, Enri, Nemu, Night Silver, and sat in a cart that was granted a few extra cushions to make the trip a bit more comfortable. Night Silver had given one to the chief who was currently taking care of handling the reins of the cart.
It was during this time Enri was practically forced to spill the beans about her love interest. All while Nemu was listening in, watching Night Silver's babies as they were breast fed. And the many soldiers were listening in while also making it look like they were remaining on alert.
"Wow Enri, you sound like you've got a wonderful crush. I can't wait to see him."
"I just don't know if he feels the same way…"
"Pfft, a budding young woman like yourself, with a figure like that, you'd have little trouble attracting many men. Especially the shy types like this young man you spoke of, Nfirea was it?"
The brighter complexion on Enri's face gave her feelings away. "You mean it? You really think there's a chance, Mother Goddess!?"
"Pfft, I do indeed. Remember I've been around for 600 years now. I've lived through multiple loving relationships, had many types of partners, and even been asked to bear witness to families conceiving their children. I've seen so many types of love, in so many forms… It's one thing I don't think I'll ever tire of. So… Do your best young lady."
Enri pumped her arms, and had a determination grow in her heart. "I will, Mother Goddess!"
Sensing that the girl talk was finally over, Carne Village Chief spoke up next.
"Lady Goddess, would it be alright if I kept this cushion you've loaned to me? It's making the trip a fair bit easier on my tired back."
"Of course you can. In a little while you'll have access to just about anything you could ever really need or want anyway. My people don't charge for such things. For the only thing required of my people is to continue working for the betterment of everyone."
"Many thanks, my Goddess."
Over the horizon, Gazef spotted a group of horseback riders, in formation, and flying his nation's flag. Notarizing this he realized who they were, and so he moved to the side of the cart Night Silver was riding in, she was currently rubbing the cheeks of one of her babies, napping in the quadruplet forward carrying basket, while two others slept, and another fed from her mother's breast.
"Lady Mother Nature, my vice-commander has just come over the horizon, how should I-"
"Oh, that's who they were."
"Yes, if possible I'd like to avoid any incidents with the men, when they see you."
"I'm not covering my breasts if that's what you're asking for. They are meant for my children, the only reason a man should ever feel sexual urges towards breasts is purely out of respect for the woman's ability to remain fit and fertile for her children. I will not cover myself for modesty sake, as this is modesty in the truest sense."