62 A Unexpected Turn of Events (1/2)

Waiting around in Arita's study Yumi took a few deep breaths nervously to see her father and to actually meet a God in person. 'I pray to you Nyx, please come soon I am going crazy in anticipation of getting to see my father again. I would also like to thank you for giving me this opportunity and giving me such a gift.. ' Yumi prayed silently to herself in hopes Nyx would hear her and come faster.

”You do not have to be so nervous, your father is alive and still adjusting to being brought back to life. ” Alice said while taking a seat next to her.

”I know.. I will also be meeting a God in person. I don't know if there has ever been a time where someone other than one of the God's Apostles were able to meet their God.. What if she doesn't like me and never lets me see him again? ” Yumi asked, starting to panic.

”Don't worry, I promise that will not happen! ” Alice said, taking her hand to help calm her down.

Suddenly the Study went completely dark and Yumi could no longer see anything, ”Alice? Are you doing this? ” Yumi asked, trying her best not to panic any more than she already was.

”Fear not child I am just bringing you safely to the Realm of the Gods. ” Nyx said, pulling them out of the void and into the dinning room where Arita was patiently waiting near the doors.

Seeing her father Yumi ran past Nyx and gave him a tight hug, ”I miss you so much. ”

”I miss you as well my daughter.. ” Arita struggled to say since he was still not completely ready to have a conversation with anyone.

”Daddy.. What is wrong? Why do you seem like you're in pain??? ” Yumi asked in a worried voice.

”Arita has just been brought back to life and is still not ready to hold much of a conversation but Alice insisted that you see him as soon as possible. ” Nyx replied, taking a seat at the table motioning for Arita to sit as well.

Taking a seat next to her father Yumi felt her heart almost stop as she realized she had not even greeted Nyx yet let alone acknowledged her existence.

Seeing what was worrying Yumi written all over her face Nyx spoke up, ”Do not worry about not paying me proper respects you are my daughter's closest friend and you are able to see the father you thought was gone forever not long ago. I will let it slide this time but I expect you to treat me as your God still, you would do well to remember that in the future. ”

Nodding her head slowly Yumi scooted her chair back and got on her knees and bowed before Nyx unsure what exactly she should do next.

”You do not have to bow before me, a simple hello and thank you will be enough. ” Nyx said, wondering just what the people in the mortal realm thought it was they should do when meeting a God.

”Thank you so much.. From the bottom of my heart I swear I will worship you until the day I die. ” Yumi said before getting up and sitting quietly next to Arita.

”So Alice I hear that the Kingdom which you live in will be holding a festival to honor you and Arita. How does it feel to be a hero? ” Nyx asked with a smile proud her daughter was already gaining the support of the mortals.

”It feels… Wrong in a way. I lost my temper and I brutally killed the Demons without a second thought, so many more people deserve to be honored than I do. ” Alice said, trying to resist the temptation to take a slice of cake sitting close to her on the table.

”Just take a slice and stop eyeballing it. It is food for your belly not your eyes Alice, the same goes for you and your father Yumi. Eat as much as you want and enjoy the time you have with your father. You only have a few more minutes before I have to send you back. ” Nyx said leaning back in her chair.

Not needing to hear it a second time Alice and Yumi both grabbed some of the sweets on the table and enjoyed the heavenly taste.

”Will my father be able to talk more next time I am able to see him? ” Yumi asked, trying not to look at Nyx directly not knowing if it was allowed.

”Ye- I swear I will send you back right now if you do not look at me when you speak to me. Do I need to pay a visit to the mortal world and correct some of these notions you seem to have on how to treat a God? ” Nyx said under her breath.

”Look I brought you here as my daughter's friend not as a follower, yes you should show me respect but you do not need to be so scared in front of me. You will treat me as you would a queen you are close with nothing more. ” Nyx said, leaning closer to Yumi to look her in the eyes.

”Yes ma'am… I mean your high… What should I address you as… ” Yumi asked, feeling like her heart was about to burst out of her chest.

”I have a name. Call me Nyx like everyone else in the world. Now try to relax and spend some time with your father. Alice come with me. I wish to talk with you about some things. ”