Our shrine maiden at the time had a chaste courtship, and a harmonious marriage.

She even got pregnant. It was about that time that a letter came in the mail.

The country started a war, and he was drafted into service.

I gave him this talisman, hoping for his safe return.

He wasn't able to see me, so in practice I just hid it among his things, but...

I guess he held onto it after all, huh?

...Does a god really go that far for the husband of their distant descendant?

As far as a god is concerned, humans can fight as much as they like. He didn't even call out to you, so I don't see what reason you had to intervene.

Yes, I suppose you're right. To you, it might seem silly.