" The queen has graciously given you this carriage. Use it well . " An Elf said trying as much to hide venom on his words.
It was a small carriage but enough for them to fit in . The group inspected their carriage. All of them seemed bored except Amaterasu and Akuma .
The interior had well furnished furniture of high quality and was very clean.
The elf walked away and returned with a small malnourished elf who was binded by iron cuffs.
The malnourished elf was darker than the other elves that were seen . She also had black hair and stood at 5'6 . She was obviously malnourished and her skin was dry probably due to not receiving enough water . She seemed around Akuma's age but appearances can be deceiving
" Move Dark elf bastard. " The elf said.
The group had long since stopped their inspection and were currently looking at what was transpiring.
Akuma stood on the roof and Amaterasu sat on the edge of the carriage.
Athena was inside looking outside with a bored look , Artemis was petting the horse , Shiva and Aphrodite were discussing something and Thor was missing.
Suddenly the elf full or rage pushed the slave making her trip. The slave was weak and couldn't stand up so he started kicking him.
Suddenly Amaterasu witnessing this released killing intent. It was beastly . Her hair started floating as if defying gravity.
The elf suddenly stopped , looking at Amaterasu with some slight fear but still defiance in his eyes.
All defiance in his eyes went away when two more murderous auras entered the scene moreso a particular indian god.
After the auras diminished and the elf finally regained some reasoning he talked.
" Here's you slave. She is to be the driver of your carriage but you can use her for whatever you want "
With those words the elf walked away.
Shiva stopped talking to Aphrodite and walked to the panicked girl .
She was scared at first but Shiva assured her no harm.
Meanwhile Amaterasu looked keenly at Shiva tending to the slave.
" Are you okay ?" She someone ask behind her.
She already knew who it was thus no need to enquire who it was.
" I should be asking you the same thing , that was some intent " Amaterasu said.
Akuma sat next to her.
" You have a thing for slaves? " Akuma asked.
" It's part of being a god , the trauma of your people also reflects back to you. That's also why Shiva reacted that way " Amaterasu said.
Their was some silence before it was broken.
" What about you ?" Amaterasu turned to Akuma. Her eyes were alluring even to Akuma.
" Pardon ? " Akuma said trying not to meet her eyes.
" I mean , why did you seem enraged . It was almost the same rage as meeting Artemis again . " Akuma finally looked into her eyes
" Not sure . Though I didn't quite get you on meeting Artemis , this is my first time meeting her " Akuma said.
Amaterasu looked into Akuma's eyes as if she was boring for information. After three seconds of silence she gave of a mysterious smile.
' Note to self , when trying to hide something stay away from Amaterasu ' Akuma thought.
" You should come to Japan sometime . I'll like to show you something. I am sure it will blow up your mind " Amaterasu said in japanese continuing her mysterious smile.
' She found out about that ? But it's to be expected as am part of her people despite having it being thoroughly diluted . ' Akuma thought.
" I don't want to . My whore of a grandmother lives there and I'll rather avoid her . " Akuma said with a hint of venom in his voice.
" But you won't be coming to see her will you " Amaterasu said innocently.
' You have already partly revealed your true self Amaterasu , you're not as innocent as you seem ' Akuma looked at Amaterasu with a deadpan expression.
" Please "
"... Fine but I'll stay there for half a day . I already feel nauseated thinking I'll be in the same country as that whore " Akuma said.
Whatever Amaterasu wanted to show him didn't seem urgent but he could sense some important revelation . He was also curious what he wanted to show him.
She looked away from him to the girl that Shiva was currently removing the chains .
" Let's go meet our new travel companion , shall we ?" Amaterasu said and Akuma agreed . They both jumped from the roof of the carriage and walked to the girl.
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Athena who was inside the carriage had heard everything looked to the two walking to the girl.
" Just what are you hiding again from us Amaterasu ? " She muttered.
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Akuma finally got a clear view of the girl. She was thoroughly malnourished. She had the potential to rival the goddesses in beauty if she wasn't so malnourished.
Shiva finally unfreed her and asked the two people behind him if they had any food. He seemed caring and really wanted to help the girl.
" What's your name ? " Amaterasu asked as she went to support the girl who seemed at deaths door.
" She'll tell us after eating can't you see she's weak. " Shiva said.
The two started bickering .
How did they even start bickering over helping the girl.
During their bickering Amaterasu had placed the girl to seat as she was weak and went full mouth attack on Shiva.
Akuma rolled his eyes and walked to the girl.
He sat down next to her and he could smell the putrid smell coming over her. It seemed she hadn't showered in quite some time. But he could currently ignore that smell.
He removed some oreos from his pocket and gave to the girl.
" I know this isn't much but it will be enough to reduce your hunger. "
The girl looked at the packet clearly confused but Akuma opened the packet and gave her the biscuits.
The girl ate ravenously and after she had finished she turned to Akuma with a look of gratitude and adoring
" Now there's a a small river to the south there. Amaterasu why don't you take the girl to bath on that river. The caravan won't be moving for two hours so we have some time."
Amaterasu stopped bickering with Shiva and agreed to help. She helped the girl up and walked with her to the direction Akuma had pointed.
Aphrodite followed them . She felt a need to make the girl prettier .
[ +1 Divinity acquired ]