The Goddess Is Obsessed With Me [Complete]

Chapter 22

During the past week, I meticulously prepared for the upcoming quest.

As we reached the designated meeting spot, I observed several fellow adventurers who had arrived earlier, huddled together and engaged in animated conversations.

It was reminiscent of the camaraderie shared while waiting for a school trip bus, despite the impending challenges of the journey ahead.

Despite the early morning hour, the mood was upbeat, and the atmosphere was vibrant with the first rays of sunlight.

Although some faces seemed vaguely familiar, I realized I only recognized them in passing.

None of these adventurers were my friends; they were mere acquaintances. So, I found a quiet spot to sit alone, feeling like an outsider, waiting patiently for Erina arrival.

"......"

The vivid memories evoked a mix of emotions, causing the initial positivity to wane, and I found myself smiling with a bittersweet blend of feelings.

It's the same back on earth too...

"Harold-san! I'm sorry for keeping you waiting!"

While I sat in quiet contemplation, lost in bitter memories, a familiar voice caught my attention from the corner of my ear.

I turned my head and saw Erina, running towards me.

"Good morning....We're going to need to be alert from an early hour, so managing our energy might be a challenge. Did you get enough sleep?"

When I greeted Erina with a smile and talked about miscellaneous things, she responded with a bright smile as well.

"Yes, I'm feeling great! It's my first time exploring a dungeon, so I'm excited, but I'm also quite anxious, and my heart is racing!"

Then she looked at every nook and cranny of my outfit and showed a slightly puzzled face.

"You mentioned that this dungeon might be a bit more dangerous than usual. Did you make the necessary preparations? I noticed you're not wearing any gear, Harold-san..."

She looked a bit puzzled, but to clarify, I had actually prepared stuff only for Erina, not for myself.

"Now, take this."

I explained and then handed her various potions, amulets, books from Eleanor, and other items I had prepared.

"....Eh? All of this are for me...?"

Then, curiosity shifted to wonder, and as Erina scanned the numerous items, her interest gradually transformed into a sense of unease.

"Harold-san..."

Suddenly, the excitement vanished, and the lively atmosphere turned cold quickly, like pouring water on hot metal.

I had arranged these items for her, so why was she reacting this way?

What had gone wrong?

I was taken aback by her unexpected response, and I couldn't quite understand why things had taken such an unexpected turn.

"Thank you for doing all this for me, showing that you care... But does this mean you don't trust my abilities...? Am I not strong enough...?"

ah....

Hearing Erina's next words, I immediately realized what kind of mistake I had made.

I have become like a mother who is so worried about her children now.

The children themselves have already grown to a certain extent, so they can solve almost any problem, and they think they are at a level where they can become independent to some extent, and they are mature enough to actually do it to some extent without the help of their parents.