Local Netizen Elf’s Life In Another World

Case 334: On being a content creator.

''Uh...''

I mean, thrusting a pre-modern world into the digital age seems like a strange idea, but here we are. Urgent as it is, the technology has somehow spread so widely that it almost sounds ridiculous.

Of course, the elves did this, and as the princess of those said elves, I do know that they have been preparing the production and various logistics for this move since I was little. I'm talking about a decade ago or even more.

Okay, but the reality is that smartphones sell really well at the moment.

Despite being at war with the demons, the continent's overall economy is doing sufficiently. There are no major wars, be they in trade or literally, since we have made sure not to let them happen at all for a long time now. Well, it's mostly Eva who keeps things in track, but using the card, 'we have a common enemy!', it is also possible to push partnerships between countries and promote fluidity in trading.

It's almost like the whole continent is a big nation.

In that environment, people do enjoy a decent living standard, I believe. Smartphones aren't even that expensive in the first place. Many components inside the original Earth's design are replaced with this world's magical parts, which can emulate the same features or functions as the former.

Those parts are sometimes cheaper, but most importantly, they're not too demanding to produce. 

All that blabbering aside, the metrics for smartphone usage have been great. They're convenient, easy to use, and they provide the one thing that people seek the most—entertainment. The concept of digital games has been well-received so far, and I'd imagine movies and similar mediums will be touched upon later.

That leads us to the next step. In addition to a simple social media structure, we're also planning to swoop in and take the market share for video streaming as well.

In other words, a Youtube of this world.

''Hm...''

And I'm trying to think of the contents I'll be making once that platform is aired. I'm not one of those kids who want to be an influencer or anything, but I have to spread my name as far as possible.

It's not too bad... right?

''How about hosting live confessions?''

''...You mean I'd livestream that?''

''Yes!''

''...''

As enthusiastic as Anna is about spreading the good name of Eva and her religion... that sounds extraordinarily weird. Live confessions? What is this, Church Online™?

I can't really make something dry like preaching or praying either. That kind of content might be viable for the first few months at most, but people will lose interest if I keep doing it. In the first place, that, to me, is disingenuous—it's just not who I am.

Again, what matters is interest.

''What do I do to garner interest...''

''Thirst tra—''

''...''

That flat-chested idiot over there almost said something stupid, but thankfully, Tina managed to stop her. Thirst traps are out of the question, and by extension, anything outright erotic is, too. I need to express myself in a way that people can agree with and follow. That stuff is just vanity.

But then, how can I advertise that I'm a lewd Goddess...?

Agh, this is getting so annoying all of a sudden. Should I just ask Luna what works?

''...''

I guess I'll do so. That's probably the only way forward.

So, I set out to find the goddess. Usually, she'd be somewhere on the frontlines, helping the injured. Now that she is recovering her power, fighting directly isn't something too healthy to do, after all.

Thankfully, a perk of using divine energy is that it is quite distinct. With us already intertwined many times, I can somewhat tell her position even if she is far away. Not a specific location, by the way. Just a vague one.

In any case, I soon get to her place with a bit of flying.

''Ugh... a-am I seeing a goddess...?''

''I'm flattered.''

At this point, she's still treating a soldier inside the temporary camp. Because we're already advancing to reclaim the lost land, these new bases at the very front aren't too elaborated, and their logistics aren't fleshed out either. It's inevitable that soldiers receive more risks as we progress.

Thankfully, I do see these guys and gals carrying guns around, so I suppose our weaponry program is doing its job properly. It would be a whole lot better if we had missiles ready, though. Losing money is better than losing lives.

Hm... maybe I should dedicate some amount of my divinity to accelerate the production of those weapons. My party members aren't exactly knowledgable about this stuff, but Sariel can probably help, too. It's an investment of sorts.

''Did you wait long?''

Lost in my thoughts like that, I fail to realize that Luna is already done with her job, now standing before me with a cold, bottled soda in her hand.

''We already have these things in the frontlines?'' I ask.

''Why not? I think the Alliance has been quite good at taking care of the military.''

Posing a smile as always, Luna takes my hand and leads me to a resting bench nearby. Almost too elegantly, she pops the cap open and thrusts a straw into the bottle.

Man, her side profile is seriously gorgeous. Was she born like this?

''Ah.''

Perhaps mistaking my stare for something else, Luna happily holds out the soda for me. Of course, I have no reason to refuse.

''But... do you need something, Hanako?''

''Oh, yeah, about that.''

Watching the soldiers do their routines around the camp, I explain to Luna my predicament. In terms of age, she is undoubtedly the wisest among us, so I hope she has a solution to it.

''Hm... not knowing what to do, is it?''

''Mhm.''

Gazing at the sky and its clouds, Luna relaxes her expression, ''Well, you can do... nothing.''

''...What?''

''You said it—you don't want to pretend to be someone else. So, just be yourself.'' Luna says, her smile as sincere as it gets. ''I know for a fact that my Hanako's charms are more than enough to get everyone head over heels to you.''

''That...''

...is a non-answer—is what I want to say, but I'm not really sure anymore. Somehow, I can't bring myself to refute her words.

''Hanako often underestimates her appeals—that's what I think.'' The goddess continues. ''Even if I want to be overly practical, your innate beauty is enough to attract many people, not to mention your cheerful and natural mannerism.''

''...''

...Well, it is a bit embarrassing. I'm not good with compliments, after all.

Still, if Luna's words are true, then I'd imagine myself doing some cooking content or other general topics I find interesting. I'm not sure. Drawing? Knitting?

Ah, maybe I can make gun content. People do love seeing things explode.

Thinking about that makes me excited all of a sudden.

I mean, watching a chick cooking in one video to blowing up mountains in the next one? That should be interesting, right? And what if I just name my channel 'Sylvia - Goddess of Lewd' and then never elaborate or touch upon it?

Sounds like a plan has been made.

''Heheheh...''

It's time to become an internet goddess.