193 Discussion with Gods (2/2)

”Yeah, she really is a god. It explains a lot, now that I think about it.”

His earlier confusion about there being two gods sharing space was cleared up and it explained how a holy god could share space with a neutral god. It actually made Jack happy, since it would allow him to ask them all kinds of questions.

It took them almost ten minutes to reach the top of the staircase and reach a trapdoor in the ceiling.

Lunara waved her hand and blue energy covered the door, opening it for them. ”Everyone, please come in. We haven't had guests in a while, so we're glad to finally have some company.”

Jack just smiled.

The others nodded nervously. During this trip, they had expected to face some of the strongest opponents they would ever meet in order to enter a god's hidden tomb.

Now, after being cordially invited by one ancient god to meet her husband, another ancient god, in their own home, it was too much.

Lunara entered first, followed by Jack and the others.

To there surprise, they walked into what looked to be a luxurious living space with white and blue everywhere. With four elegant blue couches and a white table between them, there was enough room for everyone to sit comfortably.

Not sitting down, Lunara left the trapdoor open for Bowzer and went to a hallway. ”Just make yourselves at home. I'll send my husband in while I prepare some hot tea for everyone. I'm sure you would like that after your cold journey to get here.”

Everyone looked at Jack, not sure what they should say.

”Just relax guys, it'll be fine, we're their guests after all,” Jack joked.

Eliza gave Jack a stern look. ”Jack, how come I feel like you're not telling us everything? And you didn't mention that the cloak you bought from us was a legend-tier item!”

”Actually, I already told your father about that,” stated Jack. ”As for everything else, can you blame me? I barely knew you.”

”I'm your wife! If you can't tell your wife your secrets, then who can you tell?”

”Well, I don't have to tell anybody… That's an option too,” reasoned Jack, trying to keep everyone calm. ”Besides, something tells me you're all about to learn everything.”

”Oh, so you're the ones my wife told me about.”

They all looked and saw a man coming out of the same hallway that Lunara went into. He was wearing a white robe. It was cozy and casual, nothing that seemed worthy of a god's status.

”Allow me to introduce myself.” The man bowed his head slightly. ”I'm Sterfen, God of Secrets. I'm amazed that you all were able to find me. Then again, if my wife was correct, it shouldn't have been too difficult if Daruun was the one who sent you.”

Taking the liberty to speak, Jack stood up and bowed to Sterfen before he spoke, ”I'm Jack, the champion that Daruun has chosen.”

”Yes, I can see that,” laughed Sterfen as he joined them on the couches. ”I also heard that you own one of my precious cloaks. I'm willing to trade you for it, I'll make it worth your while.”

”Actually, I'm not the one looking for you.”

”Oh, then who is?” asked Sterfen curiously.

Knowing it was his time to speak, Rydel stood up and bowed deeply to their host. ”My name is Rydel and I've come to pledge allegiance to you.”

”So that's what this is about… What if I say no?”

Rydel kept his head down. ”Then I'll ask again, but I can't possibly force you.”

”Hmm… I'll think about it,” stated Sterfen, looking back to Jack. ”As for you, I've got plenty of questions I'd love to ask. I'm also willing to answer any questions that I'm able to. Sound fair?”

”I can agree with that.”

Seeing Jack acting so calm and being treated so highly by a god, Maura, Daliea, Eliza, and Keela all admired Jack even more. It reinvigorated the drive they had to be with him. There was no way they would ever find another man like Jack.

”So Jack, since your that man's champion, I can assume you're nothing like common heroes. Please, tell me who you really are and don't you dare lie to me. Not even my wife can hide the truth from me,” Sterfen laughed, making sure that he was warm with Jack since he was sent by Daruun.

Jack knew that if anyone could keep a secret, it was the God of Secrets. ”Technically, I'm a summoned hero with my own unique class and subclass. The thing I know you'll find interesting is that at one point, in a different body, I was a hero from Ancient Kartonia, one at the very top.”

”Oh, really?! Then, tell me your title.”