Chapter 53: Consequences of Ones Choices and Actions (9) (1/2)

Chapter 53: Consequences of One’s Choices and Actions (9)

Everyone had despaired and given up, thinking everything was now over However, Giant Fist had lit the first torch, followed by Mua Janya and Sale flaly offered theht future they drearadually appeared into view

“Goddess Shahnaz…” Hawa kneeled in front of the altar and hung her head low Everyone iht Froht was a faint halo,it difficult to see They couldn’t see the Goddess, however, they knew she was there The Shahnaz tribe called her the Queen of Conquest With war as her fore Liber Acknowledged for her feat, a girl froroup soon became an empress who ruled over the entire continent, and after her death, she orshi+ped as a God Thatwere often covered in syo hair, she wore a circlet with gold feathers on both sides She was holding a spear glearaved ings with the other Her plate ars and iron wires, and she wore a Valkyrie skirt that went down to her ankles Goddess Shahnaz had finally descended upon the Middle World!

Shahnaz glanced at the group of people looking dazedly at her Then she looked down at the pile of dead bodies lying near the altar and sighed, seeured out what had taken place before her arrival For soaze shi+fted to a youngin the back, and she flinched, her half-closed eyes widening in shock No, she didn’t knohether or not she should even call this being a ‘ her time alive, Shahnaz could sense that Chi-Woo was different She couldn’t explain his existence perfectly, but she was certain of one thing—that this existence couldn’t be seen as huained the ability to read the inner core of a human There wasn’t much to a human’s inner core besides their soul or the soul’s color However, the young man in front of her was different, and it wasn’t simply because of the color of his soul His inner core was filled to the griht, which was extremely rare for hu a life of asceticism and contributed to the World ever reached such a state Chi-Woo was young, and he wasn’t a saint There were two possible explanations left: he was either born with such a destiny, or someone else had bestowed such a fate onto him

—You are…

Shahnaz was about to confront Chi-Woo when she heard a voice ring inside her head

‘Shh’

She flinched She suddenly felt an immense, unfathomable existence that she hadn’t noticed from behind Chi-Woo, and she hurriedly bowed her head Simultaneously, a burst of cheers erupted around her Oblivious to the real situation, people had thought the Goddess was showing mere humans like them respect, which surprised even the heroes Then, a voice suddenly called out

“Goddess Aerys…?” Ru Amuh stuttered His usually well-maintained co that Goddess Shahnaz looked identical to Aerys, the Goddess of Wind he had served in his world In addition to her appearance, the aura of peculiar wind circling around her was also awfully fas you here, Goddess Aerys…?”

Zelit spoke up to explain, “It’s rare to meet a God from your own planet in another world, but it’s not co ascended to Godhood would go on to touch many worlds That was the case for Shahnaz Before, she had thought living creatures only existed on Liber, but once she becareater universe

“There are several reasons why this o to other planets to increase their influence, answer to another God’s beckoning, or simply look for entertainment,” Zelit continued Take Earth as an exaht exist on another planet, either as herself or under a different name Thus, as a veteran who had been sent to save several worlds, Zelit wasn’t surprised by such an occurrence On the other hand, Ru Ae since he was a new hero; the same was true for Chi-Woo

“So…” Ru Amuh muttered He recalled what he had said to Chi-Woo in the past

[I was led here by a God’s call]

[Aerys is the God that we serve on the planet I was born and grew up in]

[But then, I received a new divine coo to Liber]

“I see…” He got the answer to one of the big questions he had, but he couldn’t quell his surprise It was shocking to find out that his Goddess Aerys’ birth nainally from Liber

“It’s only natural for you to not know since these are all things that happened long, long before ere born,” Zelit said to Ru A the topic, “I don’t want to interrupt your reunion, but we have to make a decision quickly”

—…One person

In agreement, Shahnaz said in a low voice

—Appoint one person a you

Shahnaz’s declaration broke everyone out of their reverie

“G-Goddess Shahnaz!” one of the heroes burst out “Me! Choose me!” He ran up to the altar and pounded his chest loudly Everyone else from the fifth, seventh, and even his fellow sixth recruits looked baffled Fortunately, there was nothing to worry about since Shahnaz didn’t even bother to respond to the hero; her eyes conveyed the feelings she felt: disdain

Her conteained composure and declared with confidence, “Do not worry, dear Goddess! If I shall introduce myself, I am…” The hero blabbered on about hi to hi in skills, but Shahnaz simply didn’t like him It didn’t help that his heart was as black as it could be Truthfully, even if the hero had met her standards in both skills and character, Shahnaz wouldn’t have been satisfied with him After all, she had already laid her eyes on Chi-Woo Although she was a God that transcended worldly eht of ht inside his core brought her bliss She was sure that she would be able to carve out a naain across the whole universe through hi to her ardently and even looked past Ru Amuh, whom she had once established a connection with, to stare at Chi-Woo Her intent was clear, and everyone’s eyes shi+fted back to Chi-Woo

There was a problem, however

‘H happen ‘The Goddess of conquest…’ Just like how Shahnaz had ignored the hero that was appealing so passionately to her, the entity did the sanity I ains either; no wonder she’s so rough and barbaric’

—?

‘There’s nothing for you to take here Back off’

The entity pushed her away easily Shahnaz couldn’t believe it Many Gods had once been huins and whatnot? It uardian God at this point?’ It see for a deity orthy enough for Chi-Woo to commit to for a thousand years Of course, Shahnaz kept such thoughts to herself and didn’t voice them aloud

Meanwhile, Chi-Woo had deciphered Shahnaz’s intent as well, but he didn’t want to be picked If he had a knack or even any experience for melee combat like the other heroes, he would have accepted this offer However, Chi-Woo had never once stabbed soht now, there was a high possibility that only his innate spiritual poould be i in their current situation If his opponent was a spirit, and his skills were properly strengthened, he ht be able to battle a deht a physical being Thus, he wasn’t the right candidate, nor did he want to be chosen

Many dreams and hopes had been sacrificed to summon this divinity, so Chi-Woo pushed aside his selfish wants and wished for it to be used in ways that best contributed to their goals Chi-Woo crouched down and pulled out sooods at his feet It was the sword that thehim to use it well in his stead Chi-Woo clutched its rusty hilt tightly and looked up

“Mr Ru Aood with swords, right?” Ru Amuh’s eyes widened as Chi-Woo called out for hiood” He walked up to Ru Amuh and pushed the sword toward Ru Amuh

“Uh…Pardon?” Ru Amuh still looked flustered

Chi-Woo’s eyes shi+fted from the sword to Shahnaz before he pointed at Ru A at me?”

Ru Amuh wasn’t the only one puzzled by Chi-Woo’s action Recruits and natives alike were showing the same reaction An opportunity had fallen on Chi-Woo’s lap Even though the chosen hero wouldn’t recover their lost powers fully, Shahnaz would lay down the groundwork for the hero’s eventual full recovery Everyone desperately wanted to be chosen However, there were ain this opportunity In reality,to be Chi-Woo He was also the only one everyone would accept without complaints as the chosen champion However, Chi-Woo rejected the offer and passed the opportunity to Ru Amuh

“Please hurry up” Chi-Woo waved the hand holding the sword and ushered Ru Aentle eyes looked extremely conflicted If there were heroes who desperately wanted to be chosen, it was only natural that there would be heroes ere the complete opposite As Raphael said, Ru A He was the perfect embodiment of a noble, fair, self-sacrificial, and kind-hearted hero He was used to clai with others At the sa another person do the work for hi help from others Thus, he couldn’t immediately accept Chi-Woo’s offer; he had watched the ritual from start to finish and knew that Chi-Woo was the reason why the ritual was possible in the first place

“It’s even better since you already know this God” But regardless of what Ru Amuh felt, Chi-Woo continued to talk with a raspy voice, “Why, do you not want to?”

Ru A that Chi-Woo would turn to other heroes without hesitation if he said no “It’s not that I…don’t want to, but…” Ru Ahed; he didn’t know exactly why, but his face felt hot He felt embarrassed to the point of frustration

“That’s fine” Chi-Woo forcibly pushed the sword into Ru Amuh’s hand

“Sir, b-but!”

“I’ll explain later” Chi-Woo furtively glanced at the wall He could hear noises co from the other side The cursed ones were close now, and it was obvious that they were going to co in soon

“I leave it up to you” That was all Chi-Woo said, but his words carried great weight Even though there was still tension between theer Others were crying out for Ru Aive it up Ru Amuh turned around and knelt before Shahnaz with his head bowed

Shahnaz had no coretful that it wasn’t Chi-Woo, she couldn’t make him her vessel, and he had rejected her In all honesty, if Chi-Woo was out of the picture, a talent like Ru Amuh was as few and far between as a star in the sky

“Goddess Aerys…no, Goddess Shahnaz”

–It doesn’t matter what name you address ust of refreshi+ng wind Ru A it elicited It was an interesting experience; just by conversing with a God, his muddled mind became clearer