Chapter 415 - What the Heck? (1/2)
Looking at Roland’s subtle expression, the Life G.o.ddess continued, “In fact, another reason why we can’t send an angel to you in the main plane is that the angels are representatives of the Paradise of Life. If they go to you, a non-believer, instead of the believers of the Life G.o.ddess, their faith may be greatly struck if they see it.”
That explained why the angels were always hasty and even furtive in the main plane.
Actually, Roland’s previous guess was wrong.
The angels were only careful when he was involved, because they usually did not talk to non-believers.
“Then, may I know the details of this mission?”
After a brief silence, the G.o.ddess continued, “One of the angels in this Paradise defected.”
“Okay,” Roland replied softly.
He was not too surprised, partly because of the quest notification, and partly because it was not unusual for good guys to degenerate.
Besides, the G.o.ddesses in this world weren’t omnipotent or omniscient. So, it was totally understandable that someone might betray them without them knowing it.
“You don’t seem surprised.”
Roland shrugged. “There’s nothing to be surprised at. I saw Nia wounded last time. She couldn’t have been hurt by someone much weaker than herself.”
“Smart. As expected of a Mage.” The G.o.ddess praised him. “You’re clearly much better than my children.”
Claudia, the War Angel, was standing right next to them. She unhappily stole a glance at Roland.
For the angels, the G.o.ddess who created them was their mother.
No child would feel happy when their mother praised a child from another family.
Sensing Claudia’s gaze, Roland turned his head, but Claudia had moved her eyes away.
However, her face seemed even colder.
“Don’t bother with Claudia. She simply doesn’t like men,” the Life G.o.ddess suddenly said.
Claudia seemed embarra.s.sed. She couldn’t argue with her mother though her mother was undermining her, so she could only keep quiet.
Roland suddenly asked, “Men? Does it have anything to do with the fallen angel?”
Claudia suddenly opened her eyes and stared at him.
The G.o.ddess said casually, “What sharp intuition. I’m growing jealous of Mystra.”
Huh?
This had nothing to do with Mystra.
Though Mystra, as the G.o.ddess of Magic, should be the deity that the Mages wors.h.i.+ped, she didn’t have many believers.
First of all, the Mages who understood magic were few. Most of them were partial believers, if not non-believers.
Also, because Mystra became a G.o.ddess as a human being, she had inspired every Mage to learn after her and become a G.o.d.
n.o.body with such great ambitions would submit their faith obediently!
Noticing Roland’s confusion, the Life G.o.ddess continued, “Just as you speculate, that fallen angel is a man. He’s the only male angel in the Paradise of Life.”
Roland found it quite odd.
The only male angel should be like a boy who had a bunch of sisters in his family. He should’ve been popular and loved. Why would he fall?
This time, the Life G.o.ddess did not explain. She stood up and said, “That boy is named Parn. He’s hopeless now. Claudia will brief you on the rest.”
After that, the Life G.o.ddess disappeared.
She didn’t go stealthily, but simply vanished all of a sudden.
Roland looked around, but all he could see were soft clouds. The Life G.o.ddess was nowhere to be found.
Claudia said, “Follow me. I’ll take you down and inform you of the important details.”
Following Claudia, Roland observed her three pairs of white wings. The more he watched, the more enthused he was.
The feathers on her wings were all glimmering. They were crystals of divine power.
However, Roland’s level was too low for him to use them yet.
Besides, he dared not pluck her feathers.
Going down from the high pillar, he found that Nia was waiting for them.
The moment she saw them, she hopped close and said happily, “Sister, let me take care of this man. You can focus on your own matters.”
Claudia’s cold face was a lot more relaxed. She even put on a smile. “Okay, I know you’re bored. He’s all yours. Tell him everything about Parn.”
“I know.”
Claudia walked to Nia and patted her shoulder.
After a dazzling flash, Nia’s s.e.xy low-cut long dress was replaced by a rather conservative green one.
“Don’t wear such revealing clothes in front of men. It will trigger their nasty thoughts.”
“Okay.”
Then, the War Angel left in satisfaction.
Nia, on the other hand, looked at her green dress and mumbled, “I don’t like green.”
Roland felt that it was a shame that he couldn’t appreciate her b.o.o.bs anymore. He asked, “Lady Nia, can you tell me more about Parn?”