Chapter: 577
I confirmed the darkness nestled in my wings and suddenly tried to get up, but rolled forward instead.
Thud!
Uuugh. My condition is seriously the worst.
At this level, I’ve gone beyond being frail.
Weird. When I fell asleep, I wasn’t at this level. What happened afterward?
[Lucy. You don't need to worry about their changes.]
‘Ah. Grandpa probably knows what happened. What is it?’
[The Fairy Queen must have shared the burden of darkness with that Erginius fellow.]
‘…Huh?’
As I merely raised my head in confusion, Grandpa recounted what happened after I collapsed yesterday, followed by the laughter of the fairies.
I never imagined there’s still a problem like authority left. I didn’t even know that! In the game, everything was over once I stomped those shoddy guys!
[The fairies' appearances have changed, but their hearts remain unchanged. They were not devoured by darkness; they succeeded in sharing it and making it their own.]
‘So that means… Erginius and the Fairy Queen have ascended to deification?’
[According to the Apostle of Goddess, it would be so.]
Well, at least we’ve overcome a dangerous obstacle.
Sigh… I mean, I’ve somehow managed to solve the issues related to the fairy forest and fulfilled promises that spanned hundreds of years, but…
I’m not exactly overjoyed.
In the end, the new dungeon I was hoping for isn’t there!
Playing with the fairies! Struggling to survive against the crazed Fairy Queen! Nearly dying because of a middle schooler with a disease!
Dungeon! Where’s the dungeon?!
I’ve gone through all this hardship from preparation to now, but where are my rewards?!
Flail!
Flailing on the makeshift bed, I suddenly felt dizzy and lay back down.
Will I even be able to walk properly at this rate? Should I ask Karl to carry me? That guy would probably love it and give it his all.
Oh! Rewards! Right! The rewards for this quest! After all this trouble!
I’ve performed miracles repeatedly! Surely there’s something prepared this time, right?! Huh?!
[Thank You.]
As soon as the blue window popped up, I was greeted by disassembled letters. I’ve seen many error messages, but this is my first time seeing something like this.
Thank you?
What.
Ah. Aah…
Is that Erginius?
Did he learn how to use his authority to some degree right after he gained it?
Does a Great Wizard display outstanding talent in these matters too?! This is why I envy smart people!
Snicker As I brushed the blue window aside, another one appeared.
[The God of Martial Arts admires your nobility.]
[However, it states that you are lacking in some aspects.]
[Your power will greatly increase.]
Power, huh? More like, the lack of weight is what bothers me.
Here I am, a tank supposed to defend the frontlines, and I’m flitting around all over the place; it just doesn’t sit right with me.
[The Goddess of Beauty and Art expresses gratitude to you for protecting the beauty of the forest.]
[The skill [Dance Moves] is granted to you.]
Dance Moves? In the game, it increased evasion, right? Did they give this to me so I could apply it to my Fairy Dance? Well, guess they gave me a decent reward this time.
…Or maybe they just want to see me dance beautifully. Either way, I’m grateful. Should come in handy.
[The God of Nature sends you deep and heartfelt thanks.]
[Skill [Regeneration] granted.]
[Skill [Firmness of the Earth] granted.]
[The God of Nature promises that the forest will always assist you.]
This must be the price for restoring the fairy forest back to its original state.
If I had to argue, the fairies belong under the God of Nature. It makes sense for them to be grateful for saving their grandchildren.
But the rewards for that are a bit…
Regeneration will serve as an actual regeneration function, which I could already supplement with Divine Magic, and—
Oh wait. Nope. Combining that with increased strength might lead to something fun.
Thank you! Oh, God of Nature! If we meet again, I might say something really strange, so I hope you’ll excuse that! Show me your generosity!
What could they mean by the forest always helping me? I’ve never seen such a thing, so I can’t even guess.
[The God of History thanks you for showing an interesting story.]
[The reward has already been granted.]
Is that reward referring to that story about the Evil God? It really is a marvelous weakness, one that’s worthy of being treated as a reward.
But still, shouldn’t a being called a god give more than this!?
That moldy library is just petty. I bet what’s inside is equally pathetic.
[You have once again succeeded in performing a miracle.]
And now what?
Is that Shoddy Lord Jushin?
[Love that has waited for hundreds of years has reached a happy conclusion.]
[The Fairy Forest, which was fading in the darkness, has regained its original appearance.]
[Once again, fairies will bloom in the forests of the world.]
[The darkness that was tainted by evil has returned to the moon’s side.]
[An achievement that will impress numerous gods and be passed down through generations.]
My tongue is moving fast today. What’s got me so worked up? Please don’t tell me they’re going to give me something pathetic as a reward after all that trouble!
If that happens, I’ll spread your true nature to the world under the title of Apostle of God!
[You are granted the Authority of Light.]
…
Authority?
Authority!?
Forgetting my state of health, I jumped up, enduring the dizziness as I looked at the blue window.
Finally, I’m receiving authority!
Hehehe. I can finally fight like an Apostle of God, not just some ordinary Holy Knight!
But hey, giving me authority is fine and all!
But what’s this Authority of Embrace!?
What the heck is that?!
You have to give me detailed explanations!
How am I supposed to analyze such an ambiguous term alone?!
If you’re going to give something, make it proper! I’ve been saying this for ages! Why hasn’t this changed, you sloppy god!?
[The Soul of the Hero awakens within you, instilling an indomitable spirit.]
The indomitable spirit probably helps resist mental interference.
Just like the skills I’ve obtained so far, it likely just delays the collapse of my mental dam a bit longer. Better than nothing, but when facing a formidable enemy like this, it might not mean much.
Okay. Something else. Anything else.
Like a status window. Save function. Taller height. Drastic intelligence boost. Anything like that?!
Is this it?!
What does the Authority of Embrace even do…
Ding!
Ding!
Ding!
Dingdiddleding!
While I’m throwing a tantrum, the notifications clamored in my ears, almost tearing my eardrums apart.
What appears there is the fierce clash between the Evil God Agra and the Lord Jushin Armadi!
Come to think of it, Agra hasn’t interfered at all this time. Given how precarious this fight was, if Agra had intervened, who knows what would have happened?
Ding!
[The God of Darkness sends you a message.]
The God of Darkness!? Why is that guy suddenly messaging me…
Oh, wait. This must be Erginius. Right. The Evil God I know doesn’t exist in this world anymore.
[Come to the center of the forest. There’s a story I must tell you.]
Has he just become a god? His way of speaking is very straightforward. I like it.
Well, fine. It’s not a new revelation that the pedo god is sloppy. I’ll save my complaints for later and go poke fun at that sympathy loser first!
Ding!
[A new quest has been issued.]
*
Understanding what it meant for the God of Nature to say the forest would help me wasn’t difficult.
As I was hugged by Karl and headed inward with the Allen Knights, the forest automatically cleared a path for us.
The roots of trees parted, the bushes showed us the way, the wind offered us refreshment, and the aroma of flowers soothed our hearts, creating a scene that felt like a fairytale.
“It seems saying you look like a fairy might be an insult to the lady now.”
Happy to carry me, Karl was gushing away.
He rolled around yesterday just like I did, yet why does he have so much energy?
Normally, it’s the younger ones who are all lively, while the older ones should be exhausted, right?
I thought about making a sarcastic comment to change his sulking into a smile, but I forced my mouth shut.
After all, he’s someone who risked his life to move with me yesterday. It’s only fair he gets this much praise.
– Why would saying you look like a fairy be an insult?
– Lucy really does look like a fairy!
– Right! She belongs in the forest with us!
What’s more, Karl has those kids scolding him instead of me. I don’t need to step in.
“That’s not what I mean. Saying you look like a fairy to a lady blessed by the nature is strange.”
– Hmm.
– That could be true!
– Lucy is a fairy!
– Just like us!
– Hehe. Just like Lucy.
The three fairies who left the Queen’s side yesterday were still buzzing around me.
I don’t know what they find so charming, but just watching them play makes me feel healed, which I like. Unlike that creep who’s stuck to me like a pet.
Thanks to the forest clearing the path, we easily entered the forest and I tilted my head at the heavy atmosphere resting in the forest’s center.
What’s wrong with Myrrh? Why is he slumped under the tree looking gloomy?
The Sword Saint has that annoying expression while just staring at his sword.
The Perverted Apostle and Sloppy Fox, who would typically be causing mischief as soon as I arrived, are just biting their lips.
What’s going on? What happened here?
“There was an unwelcome visitor.”
At that ominous voice creeping into my ears, I turned to see Erginius, his presence blurred as if melding with the shadows.
He looked the same as before, but… hmm. How should I put it? He feels harder to approach now.
“To explain in detail is complicated, but—”
“I get that you’re happy to become a god, but can you not be a nuisance? It makes me want to torment you like trash, Sympathy Loser.”
As I thought about how his titles remained the same, Erginius burst into laughter.
What’s going on with you? Did embracing darkness warp your sexual preferences? Did you join the ranks of the Sloppy Fox and the Perverted Apostle?
“I have a lot to say, but first, let me explain what happened here. The Pope of Jushin Church intervened with me.”
The Pope?
The Pope!?
That madman came here?!
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