Chapter 304: Stepping on Mary Sue? That's a Bit Too... (1)
As divine power surged into him, Shia could clearly feel the transformation happening within his body.
The strength of his muscles, bones, and skin all began to increase. If his body had once been as fragile as a sheet of paper, it was now gaining resilience and toughness, becoming as strong as parchment.
When all the divine power was fully absorbed, his entire being took on a faint golden glow.
Like a deity incarnate.
An intense divine aura radiated from his body.
Only when every last drop of divine power had permeated his being, completely absorbed, did the transformation settle.
The young man stood there, exuding an air of refinement and gentleness, yet with an undeniable aura of inviolability.
Shia extended his hand and clenched his fist lightly.
He could feel it—his strength now was incomparable to before.
Just the raw physical power alone had reached the level of a third-tier warrior.
Most importantly, the stronger his physical body, the more fantasy-based abilities he could house—longer-lasting, more potent, more formidable!
If he had possessed this level of physical strength back in the goblin lair, when the projection descended, even the Goblin Emperor would have had no choice but to kneel before him!
He could have slaughtered his way through the goblin palace seven times over and still had energy left to spare.
Looking at his current progress, he was somewhat satisfied.
It was enough to face the challenges ahead.
Now that his body had been tempered, it was only right to check on the deity who had provided the divine power.
Earlier, when he had only absorbed half of the divine power, Mei had already looked like she was being drained dry.
One must not forget the source of their blessings!
—This was his personal, well-raised 'big milk cow,' after all. He couldn't afford for anything to happen to her.
However, the moment Shia stepped into the space where Mei resided, a soft and delicate body pressed up against him.
Mei clung onto Shia's shoulders with both hands, rubbing her small face against his chest, a dazed and intoxicated expression on her face.
"So warm~ So close~ So happy~"
Since the divine power Shia had used to temper his body came from Mei, the sense of affinity from sharing the same source, coupled with her attachment to her divine energy, made her instinctively cling to him.
A soft, pleased whimper escaped from her throat.
Shia shifted his shoulders slightly.
"Mei?"
"Mm~"
A pleased hum vibrated from her nose.
It was unclear whether she was actually responding to him or simply sighing in comfort at being close to someone she wanted to be near.
Shia was at a loss for words.
Her soft, voluptuous curves were pressed tightly against him, rubbing gently.
Her smooth skin was barely separated from him by the thin black veil she wore.
The hazy sensation only made the experience more intoxicating.
This seductive beauty was sticking to him like glue.
A vein throbbed on Shia's forehead—was this intentional?
He reached out, trying to pry her off him.
But the moment he pulled her an inch away, she instantly melted back against him like a boneless creature.
"Let go!"
"Mm~~"
"Do you even know what you're doing?"
"Feels good… I like it~"
"Mei, look properly at who I am."
Mei blinked her hazy, misty eyes, filled with allure.
Before her was the face of a handsome young man.
Her intoxicated smile deepened into one of pure enchantment.
"Hehehe~ What a dashing young lord."
As she spoke, her delicate arm snaked around his neck, her fingertip lifting his chin flirtatiously.
Shia: …
Was she truly dazed, or just playing dumb?
But since she had praised his looks, he decided to let it slide.
When Mei finally regained clarity, she realized she was still wrapped around something warm.
Her entire body felt boneless and melted.
A deep pleasure seeped from her soul, making her feel both lazy and sultry.
As she slowly opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was a strikingly handsome young face—one that looked familiar.
Shia observed the clarity returning to her eyes and raised an eyebrow slightly.
"You're awake?"
"Mm~"
Mei responded lazily.
Then, she suddenly realized—she was in Shia's arms?!
Huh?
Did he take advantage of me while I was asleep?
Actually… I wouldn't mind even if I was awake…
But before she could voice her thoughts, her memories flooded back.
Mei's entire body stiffened.
Who was that clingy, desperate woman clinging to him like a leech?!
It couldn't have been me, right?
Aaaaah!
What the hell happened?!
My dignity as a goddess!
It's completely gone!
Mei clutched her face, shrinking into a corner.
She was feeling just a tiny bit mortified.
Shia squatted beside her.
"Don't worry, it's not that embarrassing."
"How could it not be?! I'm a goddess!"
Yet she had clung onto a man, refusing to let go.
"There wasn't much dignity left to lose in the first place, was there?"
…
Mei was stunned.
She looked up at Shia in a daze, feeling like she had just been hit with a critical blow.
That…
That was even more hurtful!
At that moment, a certain goddess was truly shattered.
She turned around, her back facing Shia.
She didn't want to talk.
She just wanted to sulk.
But she didn't dare to curse the landlord.
What did he mean by 'there wasn't much to begin with'!?
She was a goddess.
Did he even know the worth of a god?
Just thinking about it made her even angrier.
A goddess like her had actually clung to Shia, unable to detach herself.
So shameless…
She really didn't want to talk to him right now…
Too hurtful.
Shia sighed helplessly and smiled.
If she still had the energy to sulk, it meant she was fine.
"I'm leaving."
"Mm…"
Mei's voice was weak.