21 Phantom Deity 2 : Deus Ex (2/2)

Huh? Holy relic? Is that supposed to be the sword that Celes is holding? And wait...That man is a deity? Why is she with Celes?

”I never thought you would go to such extent there Deus! Giving of a sacred relic that you are only designated to guard. ” Lacrimosa added.

”Hmmm. It's quite remarkable how you remember that much about me, who you once called as an underpaid museum security guard. Indeed, it had been a long time Lacrimosa, and as you have already known, utilization of holy Relics are not entirely forbidden in the game” Responded the deity.

So I presume Lacrimosa is also rude in their realm. I don't know why the hell she had this ”Goddess of disambiguation” title, but I think ”Goddess of Lenience and Nonchalance” would suit her better.

”Oh, you still remember that? Teehee! As expected of a strategic deity, but I think it's high time we forget that... Uhmm, as much nonchalant as I am, I never really knew that giving your relic is not banned. By the way, you got yourself a stoic girl here, I'm quite impressed”

”Yours is quite remarkable as well, although it's quite unexpected for you to choose someone from the ordinary class.” Replied the deity.

”Oh ordinary? There's more from where THAT came from”

Lacrimosa said while pinpointing that ”THAT” was me. It was like she was promoting some byproduct ready to be shipped to somewhere. Still, I found it too insignificant to be cared about. If someone here was worth considering as nothing more but ”THAT” it's her being an annoying deity. But what I can't seem to ignore is how Deus Ex called me an ”ordinary class” borne. Is it possible for a deity to respect our right to privacy and let us live the way we want despite their prowess to intervene?

”Now, to the main point. Thank you for introducing me to your Herrscher in my behalf. I am indeed Deus Ex Machina, the Phantom Deity who hides his true countenance, also the guardian of the holy relic known as ”Trancy” of which you see now in the hands of my Herrscher, Celes. I have you know that it's a pleasure meeting you young man”

”Same here sir” I replied. More importantly, Celes is his Herrscher? What does that even mean? Why doesn't anything make sense? It's utterly questionable by default.

”Too bad though. Our first meeting would be our last” the Phantom Deity said, while it was clear that Celes was ready to dive into battle mode, wielding her sword with valiance.

”What? Last? What does he mean? Hey, Lacrimosa what does he mean by that ? ”, thoughts like that came flying to me, which I unintentionally spoke aloud.

”Exactly as it is. You will be meeting your maker today. Still, I regret, that this was not your fault. It was the foolishness of your deity that will lead you to your deathbed.”, the so-called phantom deity replied.

Yet, upon hearing that, the Goddess Lacrimosa goes ”My my” while giggles are escaping continuously from her mouth. It was as if she was ridiculing the opposing side.

”Teheee~. I can see you never changed there Deus Ex. So quick to judge and hasty in making decisions. You are nothing but an empty cog machine. Unable to think independently. ”, Lacrimosa answered...with a serious demeanor that I only saw once, it was when she asked me to let my brother's death a little uneasy. It was nostalgic, but it reminded me...that this situation is not a stage for comedy.

The atmosphere was becoming so intense and I wouldn't be surprised if something more brutal is to occur. Yet here I am, uninformed, to which I presume to be the most basic things.

Herrscher?

Insignia?

Holy relic?

Why is another deity here?

Still, questions are to be answered.

Secrets are still bound to be unveiled.

Until that happens...

I can't let it end yet.