[Alucard's really only discusses the gods with Wanda and Himeka, so this level of granular detail is appreciated and new. There's no doubt that the more she shares, the more Alucard realizes he'd truly hate being in Solvunn full time. As it is, this is very fascinating.]

...So let's incorporate that into what we think to be true. If the New Gods are summoned and the Old Gods are said to have been created, then it sounds like the Old Gods have some connection to the Singularity but the particulars are a question mark. Possibly they have some control over it, or the dialog is different. Either way, the old Summoned were brought here to effect change and some thought it was bad, so they're invoked less. If it is a question of being hard to control or cursed - remember the Lunae and their feelings on those swords - then that's something too.

[All of this feels like...something. But what he isn't sure.]

I think you might've, but it is nice to hear again.

[Alucard was at least able to get the gist of what Himeka was going for with the plans. He just knows what one needs for a kitchen, that's easy.]

It is a blessing we all have Nocwich to visit every so often. I don't mind that the Free Cities are limited in scope. They're densely populated, and there's at least the wilderness for me to roam in.

[He stops then, letting Himeka speak more openly of home. That she focuses so much on food is hardly a surprise. Traveling by means of one's stomach is a completely valid approach to life.]

I think you're going to have to start very small first. Fix the bread situation.