Chapter 203: The truth is revealed instantly! A visit!
Stepping out from the Dimension Door, Arthur caught a lingering, faint fragrance.
He looked back at the bed; the morning light streamed in, the bedding was neat, but it was empty.
Evidently, the pure and unknowingly shy fox-girl had fled in embarrassment, which also allowed him to escape a potentially awkward situation.
Dong! Dong! Dong!
Heavy knocking, as if timed perfectly with his return, was followed by Loki's serious voice, devoid of her usual playfulness.
"Kid, open up. I need to talk to you."
Arthur's eyes slightly darkened; he had already guessed her intention.
He quickly walked over and opened the door, revealing the red-haired goddess with a solemn expression.
Loki stood at the doorway with her hands clasped behind her back, saying nothing.
Suddenly, her eyes, brimming with divine power, shot a piercing gaze directly into his.
Bang!
A short, muffled thud. The abruptly ignited azure brilliance and crimson divine power canceled each other out, creating a terrifying, blazing pressure that surged within the confined space!
Despite having anticipated it, Loki couldn't help but rub the bridge of her nose, muttering a curse.
"What the hell! Where exactly did you run off to?!"
"If any other gods found out, the Lower World would be in complete chaos!"
Arthur shrugged, feigning innocence, and stepped aside to invite the still-grumbling goddess into the room, asking as he did so,
"Is the difference between us that obvious? Can other gods see through it at a glance?"
Loki snorted irritably, plopped down on the bed, and waved her hand dismissively.
"Not necessarily. As long as you don't use your Authority, those meddlesome guys won't see any flaws."
Arthur raised a hand to tap his chin: "I see. Then how did you find out?"
At this, Loki gnashed her teeth in frustration, reluctantly explaining.
"The 'Grace' between gods and Familias is connected by blood!"
"Any time a Familia member meets with misfortune, the god will sense the disappearance of the 'Grace' immediately!"
She suddenly looked up, staring intently at the calm Arthur, then grabbed a pillow and threw it at him, adding fiercely,
"When I was woken up last night, I genuinely thought one of my children had died! But the feedback I got back almost made a god want to curse!"
"Let's make a deal. Satisfy my curiosity: how did you ascend to godhood?"
Arthur caught the pillow, gazing at the god before him, who was trying desperately to maintain composure.
In the depths of her crimson eyes, which had witnessed the myriad states of human existence, an uncontrollable unease was churning.
"Talking in circles, that's not like you at all, Loki."
This sentence completely snapped the Heavenly God's taut nerves.
She sprang from the bed, grabbed Arthur's collar, and complained with a trembling voice.
"You've become a god! You're on equal footing with me! And you're the only unfettered god in the Lower World! What else do you want from me?!"
Arthur felt a little dizzy from her shaking, explaining with a wry smile.
"So what? I'm still a member of the Loki Familia."
"You…"
Reading the genuine and candid sincerity in Arthur's eyes, Loki regained a bit of her composure, then adopted a look of extreme distress.
"I see… You have the Authority of a god, but you still retain a human perspective."
"This kind of cognitive dissonance is no joke; it can easily drive an individual mad."
Arthur nodded in agreement, but without much worry, he suggested with a smile.
"Isn't there still you?"
"As a god who has lived for billions of years, you wouldn't mind teaching your child how to adapt to all of this, would you?"
Loki heard this and shook her head with a wry smile.
Unlike the optimistic Arthur, she knew how despicable her own nature was.
Even if she had reined herself in somewhat after coming to the Lower World, deep down, she was still the villain who had instigated the Twilight of the Gods.
If she were to teach Arthur, it would most likely only cultivate an unbridled Evil God.
"Sigh—I feel like after spending a long time with you, my curiosity about the unknown has faded quite a bit."
"Anyway, let me first check your specific situation; it might help you somewhat."
"Okay."
…
Arthur pendragon
LV.6
Strength: SSS (1314) → SSS (1452)
Durability: SSS (1303) → SSS (1437)
Dexterity: SSS (1295) → SSS (1421)
Agility: SSS (1289) → SSS (1414)
Magic: SSS (1388) → SSS (1546)
Miracle: SS
Swordsman: A
Magic Conduction: A
Shatter: B → A
Authority: E → D
〖 — — Magic — — 〗
[Authority of the Celestial God]
[Star Light of Salvation]
[Ideal Home]
〖 — — Skills — — 〗
[Symbol of the Red Dragon]
[Eternal Blessing of the Star Spirit]
[Brilliant Journey]
[Transparent World]
[Limit Overclock]
…
"[Authority of the Celestial God]…"
After reviewing Arthur's new ability panel, Loki pondered for a moment, then patted her chest, making a grand boast.
"No problem, I've already thought of the most suitable teacher for you. Just wait!"
Leaving that remark, the god hastily turned and departed.
Only Arthur remained, slowly putting on his magical attire, then waved to Fou, who had been waiting for a long time.
"Let's go, let's enjoy a long-overdue breakfast."
Unfortunately, this thought didn't even last until he stepped into the dining room.
Inside Twilight Manor, the fervent atmosphere unique to the "War Game" was still high.
All the Loki Familia members crowded in the dining room, gathered in small groups, excitedly guessing the next direction of the war.
However, the moment Arthur pushed open the dining room door, all sounds in the room abruptly ceased.
The male leadership, led by Finn, collectively turned their gazes towards him, their expressions particularly subtle, as if they were looking at some rare animal.
Noticing these unusual stares, Arthur stopped, looked down at himself, not understanding what was wrong.
Bete, who usually minded his own business, walked past him with a plate, risking his life to whisper a warning.
"The patrol saw the fox-girl stayed in your room all night. Now those women are very upset with you. Take care."
As soon as he finished speaking, the male members at the nearby tables, without exception, silently lowered their heads, wishing they could bury their faces in their plates.
The female members, led by Riveria, frequently cast conflicted, heartbroken glances towards the door.
Arthur rubbed his cheek uncomfortably, then bravely walked towards Finn and Gareth's table.
As soon as he sat down, he looked at Finn and Gareth, who were both gloating, and complained irritably.
"So, you just watched everyone misunderstand?"
Finn immediately pulled his chair back exaggeratedly, putting distance between himself and Arthur, his face showing a look of fear as if he was afraid of getting into trouble, and teased,
"As companions who once frequented the Pleasure Quarter together, I only just managed to clear my name. Please don't come near me."
Seeing Arthur's stifled expression, wanting to speak but holding back, Gareth couldn't help but burst into laughter, slapping the table.
"Look on the bright side, at least this means you're very charming to the girls, doesn't it?"
Arthur looked around at the increasingly strong looks of regret, his brows furrowed.
"Old man, are you sure—they're not looking at some kind of filth?"
Within the Loki Familia, due to the god's personal preferences, the number of male and female members was overwhelmingly imbalanced.
Unlike the elderly Gareth or Finn, who was dedicated to restoring the Pallum race, Arthur, as a newly appointed executive, was extremely popular.
But now, those gazes of admiration and affection were all tinged with a gray hue, making even the observing male members feel a sense of shared sorrow.
Finn felt the joke had gone on long enough, put down his utensils, stood up, clapped his hands, and was about to explain a thing or two.
Bang!
A heavy kick to the door abruptly interrupted him!
Loki, with an arrogant expression, kicked open the door and waved to all the dumbfounded members in the dining room.
"None of your business, keep eating!"
Her gaze shifted, precisely locking onto Arthur, and she raised her chin, ordering in an undeniable tone.
"Kid, stop eating. Come with me to the Guild for a master-apprentice ceremony!"