RISE OF EROS-Chapter 760 - 759
Only after Fluffy's words did Andrew, Biacko, and the dragons recover and realize they had let their guard down, so they quickly reaffirmed their convictions. The spirit girl wasn't one to be so simple. First of all, she came barging into their territory and then attacked them most casually, and they, despite being demigods, didn't even notice.
Although the girl didn't seem to have any bad intentions, it doesn't change the fact that she had arrived unannounced, arbitrarily, and attacked them. Although very subtle, an attack is an attack.
What she had done was a kind of mental subversion. They didn't know how she did it, but when the spirit spoke, it was as if their hearts calmed, and it was right to let their guard down.
It must be understood that no matter how kind the spirit seemed and didn't express any bad intentions, the mere fact of having done what she did was already an offense, and if the situation and person were different, Andrew wouldn't hold back from attacking.
The only reason she hadn't done so yet was because Fluffy had introduced herself and started talking to the spirit. The blue-haired girl smiled at the sight of Fluffy and said, "Little beast, you can never be too careful."
Fluffy could only sigh as she heard the spirit girl address her. If anyone else called her that, she'd be angry, but in this case, she couldn't do it, as it wasn't entirely wrong. Although this spirit had been in this world for a thousand years, that wasn't her actual age.
She obviously came from the holy land of the gods and had lived for countless years. This doesn't mean that just because she was old, she could address her that way. The reason is because Fluffy had seen the girl and could assess her strength.
This girl wasn't weak at all. Fluffy thought she was even more powerful than Chrhono, which is no small feat. Andrew, Biacko, and the dragons remained silent, listening as the two stunningly beautiful girls chatted casually as if there was no tension between them, as if they were old friends.
"What's the purpose of your visit?" Fluffy asked what everyone wanted to know, and the innocently smiling spirit girl replied, "Well, I sensed an abnormal divine fluctuation and came to inspect what it was."
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"You know, beating around the bush and lying isn't helping us. You and your companions in the city noticed us days ago, so stop lying and reveal your true purpose," Fluffy said with an annoyed sigh.
It's true that this spirit is powerful and deserves her respect, perhaps even more than Crhono, but it bothered her that he wasn't being truthful. One of the reasons Fluffy held Crhono in such high regard was because he was different from this girl.
Crhono was direct and honest from the start, which earned him points with her and even Andrew, who also didn't like beating around the bush and playing tricks. However, this girl was different.
Honestly, Fluffy couldn't blame her, as she couldn't expect the spirit girl to simply trust them just because she was a divine beast and a candidate for a god. It's important to know that while gods are inherently good, that doesn't mean they don't commit great evils.
Like humans, gods fight, have evil intentions, and have their own agendas, so being on guard is normal. "So they found us. It seems it wasn't an ordinary divine beast. May I know its name?" the spirit girl said, a little more serious but without losing her smile.
This was something that made Andrew, Biacko, and the dragons feel pressured. The spirit had arrived and had been speaking naturally inside Andrew's temple, on its territory, as if it were a casual cafe.
Everyone knew the power Andrew could wield in this place, but it seemed this girl felt no tension at all, as if there were no threat, and that only made them nervous. Andrew's temple is his last bastion, his safe place and trump card, yet this girl seemed to pay no attention to it, which had everyone sweating, as it only demonstrated her confidence.
There were only two options they could think of. One was that the spirit girl had the ability to escape at will, and the second, more terrifying, was that she could defeat them even under unfavorable conditions.
For some reason, everyone was inclined to believe the latter was more likely, and that worried them. Still, Fluffy didn't seem worried at all and continued talking. "My master named me Fluffy; you can call me that," she replied.
The spirit girl tilted her head slightly to the side in tenderness and confusion and continued asking, "Fluffy? Isn't that a little degrading?" "No, it's the name my master gave me," Fluffy replied, unfazed. The spirit girl nodded and asked again, "Okay, but Fluffy, what's your real name?"
At this question, Andrew furrowed his eyebrows, having never heard of Fluffy having a name. He was certain that Fluffy was a divine beast who had lived countless years in the land of the gods, but he wasn't sure that she had a name before meeting him.
Obviously, if she had lived so many years before meeting him, she should have a name, but as Andrew understood, Fluffy had changed when she was assigned to him as a divine beast, and not in the sense of mere words.
In other words, Andrew was convinced it was a re-baptism, so Fluffy should be her true name from the moment he named her, so it seemed strange to him that the spirit girl would ask that.
Andrew's expressions of confusion and doubt didn't go unnoticed, and then the spirit girl said, "I see. Your master isn't qualified to know yet. Fifth seal? No, it should be Sixth?"
Andrew was startled to hear the spirit girl continue to read him like a book, and he could even see the number of divine seals she had released. That wasn't normal; not even Crhono was that skilled.
Andrew felt every second that this girl was dangerous. Her confidence and coolness, standing in enemy territory unconcerned with threats, made him feel nervous and worried. "That's right. It's not the time yet, so Fluffy is good," said the divine beast, adding, "However, I think it's quite disrespectful not to introduce yourself and ask other people's names."
The spirit girl smiled innocently and replied, "Well, I'm sorry, you can call me Aqua." Hearing that name, not only Andrew but Biacko and the dragons felt a terrible oppression. Some dragons couldn't bear it and knelt on one leg. Biacko immediately glared at the spirit girl with hostility, but Fluffy waved her hand, stopping her from attacking.
"That's her real name." As a spirit and a divine being, it carries weight, which is why you feel the pressure," Fluffy stated, explaining the reason for what had happened. This surprised everyone, as they couldn't believe a simple name could be so powerful.
Andrew even looked at Fluffy and understood her earlier words. It was certain that Fluffy's real name would provoke a similar reaction, so that's why he didn't say it, as it would only cause trouble.
"Well, now that I've introduced myself, you should introduce yourselves too, right?" Aqua said as if nothing had happened. Andrew and the others could only smile bitterly. Aqua had arrived a while ago and was speaking so casually that it seemed ironic that they were only now getting to the introductions. Despite that, Andrew was the first to speak.
"Andrew," as the lord of this place, should be the first to introduce himself. Then, Biacko also introduced himself, and the dragons were last, although it was clear that Aqua wasn't interested in them.
She didn't even pay attention to their names, which showed she hadn't really cared about them. Only Andrew and Biacko were worthy of her attention, or at least that was the impression her attitude gave.
"Can you tell us the reason for your visit?" Fluffy suddenly asked after the introductions, and Aqua, for the first time, didn't mince her words and replied, "It's no lie that it's because of the fluctuations in this place, but it's true that we've been keeping an eye on you."
She paused briefly and added, "It's true that we've noticed you since you arrived, but only because you're demigods. However, when little Andrew established this place, things changed."
"How come this is your territory? Won't you allow his temple?" Fluffy continued, to which Aqua, for the first time, didn't smile and replied seriously, "It depends on whether you deserve our permission."
She hadn't unleashed her power or used any special techniques or abilities, but her words seemed to carry weight. At that moment, not only Andrew but even Biacko realized that if Aqua wanted to, they would all die there.
It was surprising that a being as powerful as her existed. Not even Crhono could pressure him to that level, so Biacko's back was drenched in cold sweat. "Well, you've seen it. What's your verdict? Does it deserve your permission?" Fluffy asked casually. It was Fluffy's relaxed attitude that kept Andrew and Biacko calm despite their fear.
As long as she was calm, it meant there was no danger; that's what they thought. Aqua looked at Andrew and, smiling again, said, "Well, it's not bad, but it's still hard to tell with just a glance."
