Chapter 1178 - Talking With An Eldritch Goddess Avatar (1/2)

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Shub-Niggurath herself, or well, one of her Manifestations within the Limbo of the Gates of Hell spoke to me. Strangely enough, she wasn't aggressive, nor she said she wanted to stop us and challenge me to a fight or something.

In fact she acted very friendly! Why?! This is creepy!

Anyways, she said that we could go anytime we wanted, but she wanted to speak.

Speak? Why? And for what purpose?

She simply wanted to speak and talk, she said she felt bored here. Even though her real self is probably somewhere else, so I doubt it. but it was a good excuse to increase my curiosity.

I was curious about her origins or what she was, but I didn't wanted to get myself involved in any more problems than we already were. There was enough trouble in my path to get into even more.

I didn't wanted to get involved with any of Azathoth's lackeys if possible. I had been told by mother that Azathoth might be sleeping, but his avatar, Nyarlathotep, lurks around and is a playful yet evil trickster.

I am kind of an embodiment of Nyarlathotep in a way, as I had acquired its Skills and even forged a path jewel with many Outer God names, which enhanced my monstrous and eldritch power.

I was shaping myself to become one of them, and I was most likely one already at the Supreme Goddess Level, though I was sure they were stronger. I still felt curious… why did these guys showed up in my Skill names? For what purpose? Being a shapeshifted also made me somewhat close to Nyarlathotep, the avatar of Azathoth? How come?

Now, I had someone of them in front of them, Shub-Niggurath herself in her manifestation… To think that the black forest was in fact made up by her only leaves me more terrified by the prospects of this future journey filled with dangers and wonders of all kinds. I am excited, to say the least.

I looked up to her as I sighed.

”Sure, let's talk, I am really curious… But you promise me you won't eat my soul or something?” I asked.

”I don't think I can do it even if I try, fufu. Do you think I would underestimate the children of a Primordial?” she asked.

”That's why I am doubtful, this might be a plot of yours.” I said.

”Perhaps. If you are so worried, then make sure to not lower your guard to reassure yourself.” She said.

”That is not very reassuring.” I sighed.

”You can leave any time you want and I won't stop you, but speaking with me, remains as an offer.” She said.

”This is weird, do you get something out of this? what should I pay?” I asked

”What you think its worth it.” she said.

”…You're very fishy!” I said.

”And you're very cowardly.” She said.

”Ugh… You want to throw fists now?” I asked angrily.

”Please, let's not go that way, I am peaceful, truly neutral here. I simply bring love to my children, the embrace of a mother.” She said.

”Then why did you had to ask for sacrifices of people you ate alive?” I asked.