"What are you?"
I frowned. "What do mean who am I?"
"You aren't human." Natsuki blurted out.
"...Hello girl, even if you are a God you can't just insult me like this... I am a human in complete flesh and bones."
"Why I can't sense it, your aura is different, it isn't matching the humans nor Gods and not even a demon... what are you exactly?"
"Haha, don't think too much."
"I am a human, accept it or not it's up to you ...so, how long you are gonna stick around."
Don't tell me she is gonna spy on me even while having sex...not like I mind. If God was male I would have eliminated it already.
She should thank her faith for being a goddess.
Natsuki thought for a while before replying. "You are an interesting being but dangerous at the same time. An unknown being can not be left wild in open like this. You can either come with me to my dimensio-"
"Second Option please." I instantly said smiling widely. Going to her laboratory, is she kidding me?
"I will supervise you then and If I assess that you are safe for the mortal beings, you shall be allowed to live."
I wrinkled my brows at her. Am I an animal who needs supervision?... Don't force me to spank you girl.
This is what I want to say but of course, I can't. Gods are egocentric even if she dies she won't go down without a fight. I will prefer not to kill her...for now. Having a God nearby can save me a lot of trouble.
"However, I don't think Gods are allowed to interfere directly in human life."
Natsuki chuckled. "Hehe, So? who is going to stop me, don't tell me you are going to call Celestine for help because... I-don't-care, as for another note you are a Pseudo-God so rules don't apply to you."
Pseudo-gods come under the treaty of gods, they can't use power above demigod level on any human or mass murder any race.
Nevertheless, I don't think the Loli besides me care about any rules.
That's the advantage of being on the top you set your own rules.
"Thank you for reminding me," I said with a wide grin.
"Your welcome. By the way, we have arrived and you should care about your lover more instead of me. She may get jealous." She said sarcastically.
"Don't worry about her."
She is not the type to get jealous easily.
The campsite was in front of us, we could have directly teleported so why did we bother to make all the way here by walking?
First, I want to look for the Evolved beast traces and find more about this little Dark God.
Secondly, we got a lot of time so why not just enjoy it.
If I have to just solve the problem I could have directly used my powers, find the beast and would have killed it alone. But what after that? sometimes it's fun to let things take their natural course.
Appears as everyone has arrived except us. I can hear their voices and although today's afternoon incident was a setback for them, they had recovered fast.
Well, that's humans for you. But this is also good after all time stops for no one. You won't get anything by brooding over the past.
Edger is acting normally after getting back the leadership. But he is silently keeping an eye on me and as for Arthur, he is pretending to be ok, though he is like a trail of gunpowder now, just a spark is needed and he will explode.
The most interesting are Lux and Noir. They always look chilled and easy-going but they still had something mysterious and exciting to explore. I would love to get their brains out and see what they are hiding.
Their voices grew louder as we approached near the campsite.
"Then you know Arthur was beaten black and blue by the lady...."
"Stop discussing my dark past Edger or I would have to tell everyone how you got dumped by an elf."
"Hey, you promised not to tell anyone about that."
"Hahaha... Did I miss an interesting talk. Oye Edger, what about the elf." I slapped Edger's back once, in a friendly way and took a seat behind Ellen. Natsuki grabbed a seat left to me.
To be frank she is a friendly and social God maybe sometimes rude. However, considering how gods are by nature she is one of the best I met till now.
"Nothing, he is just spouting shit." Edger said uninterested.
Instead, Arthur stood up and spoke enthusiastically. "I will tell about the elf one. When we were once travelling to the Mithras Empi-"
"Bastard!! shut your mouth." Before Arthur can finish Edger leapt over and covered his mouth.
"Hahaha..."
Haha, getting dumped by an Elf, interesting. It is good he got rejected else imagine an Elf and Dwarf with each other... goosebumps just by thinking of it.
I shrugged in my mind and decided to not think about it.
"Hmm... Even Edger got his own embarrassing moments," Ellen said.
Edger put on a proud expression and spoke. "Girl, even this old man was young before."
"I don't think you are old I mean you have more than 200 years you can easily start a family," Lux suggested.
"Nah, starting a family doesn't suit me. I will rather live like this."
Noir spoke ironically. "Really, I thought you were just unable to find anyone."
"Hahaha "Hahaha "
"Everyone! The meat is ready. Pick your pieces. This is the last stock of boar meat. Enjoy!" Arthur spoke, excited.
Definitely not gonna miss this. I snatched two pieces before Arthur.
"Hey, that was mine,"
"You said it... That was and not is."
"Argh...Whatever"
I turned towards the Loli and gave her a piece of meat.
She blinked her sapphire eyes confused.
"Eat it," I said to her.
"Mm...I don't need to eat"
I looked at her in bewilderment. "Don't want to?"
Everyone turned towards her waiting for an answer.
She had a conflicted expression on her face. "No, I mean Gods does not need to eat."
Arthur nodded in affirmation, he knows about it already. Of course, I knew it as well. But I never asked whether she can or not.
I looked at her with a smiling but not so smiling expression, obviously irritated by her reply.
"I didn't ask whether you can or not, just eat it. " I stuffed the meat directly inside her mouth.
"Muh!...."
"Chew it properly and swallow ...So how is it?."
"Uu...*gulp*....*cough**cough*....Good." Natsuki answered still trying to figure out what exactly happened.
I nodded in satisfaction.
Ellen looked at me with a worried expression. "Mm...are you fine?"
"Of course, what can happen to me." I calmly said.
At a glimpse, I can notice everyone have weird expressions over their faces.
Lux whistled. "Woah! *whistle* Dude, you have my respect, you are probably the first person who can treat a God like this."
Noir gave me a thumbs-up. Arthur was looking at Natsuki worriedly as not to make her angry.
Their expressions are understandable considering the difference between Gods and humans.
But Gods are in reality aren't much different except for the fact they live much longer.
In fact, they share the same emotions as humans. I don't know what this Girl did to be named a Dark God nor do I care.
... I have perhaps killed much more people compared to her.
Considering her current self I can say she just lacks proper care and has no one to talk to nothing else.
Most Gods decide to go rebirth because of similar reasons. When you go up in hierarchy you will only get lonelier, people will fear even while talking to you as not to offend you.
Maybe that's the price of power.
Most of the bunch of Gods decide to live between humans and enjoy life but that has its own demerits, you will have to see each and every person you like dying in front of you.
Sigh, this is also the reason I try to not solve any problems with my power and let time take its course.
I am not going to help anyone power up, as it may sound cool directly levelling up but after a few years, you will get bored because you never enjoyed the challenges of life which you could have otherwise.
Let them take their path, see the world and enjoy the ups and downs of life.
"Umm..." Edger hesitated a little before speaking to Natsuki. "Your highness, may I ask which god you are?"
I furrowed my brows.
This is trouble, don't tell me she is idiot enough to tell everyone she is the so-called Dark God, feared by the whole humanity.
Most of them are gonna faint just after hearing it.
I gazed at Natsuki anxiously.
She motioned me to calm down. "Witch of Void, Just a minor God you may have never heard of it, umm, by the way just call me Natsuki. Your highness sounds weird."
...I heaved a short sigh. Fair enough she is experienced enough to handle this situation.
"Nah, I would rather stick to Goddess Natsuki." Edger said awkwardly scratching his chin.
Lux said in agreement. " I would as well, no one here have the same guts as Leon to address a God by a name."
"Natsuki sounds too informal," Noir added.
Why are they making it such a big deal?
"It's just a name, don't make a big deal out of it. Call her whatever you want, I will personally prefer Lo-...*gulp*.." I stopped abruptly and turned my gaze towards Natsuki only to find her grinning evilly.
"...*cough* I said nothing"
Phew... I need to control myself more.
Suddenly, Lux jumped up excited as if remembering something. "Hey, men listen! I just recalled an interesting piece of information. If I remember correctly The Princess of Mithras Empire is soon coming to Arcadia." He said drooling.
Arthur made a thoughtful expression. "What's special about that? Didn't Arcadia also have Princess Aria."
"Yea, what special about Liadella."
"No, No I am not talking about the first princess of Mithras Empire, it's the Second Princess...Wait! what was her name??.mmm?...".
He knocked his head hard trying to remember her name.
"It is Luciruthy Mithras," I said calmly.
"Correct. The Mithras Empire Second Princess Lucy whose beautiful appearance even makes the Goddesses feel ashamed of one's inferiority and a has a talent comparable to a Hero's."
"Nah, It is exaggerated."
"How do you know have you seen her?"
"Not seen but just heard. However, I don't think rumours about her is true." I spoke with a casual tone.
The rumours must have been spread by the Aristocrats. Making goddess ashamed?? who is boastful enough to spread their own rumours like this.
"Then, you should definitely see her once, they are not rumours in the least. She is just..." He took a deep breath and got lost in his own fantasies.
I stared at him speechless. Man, you are in a public place at least stop drooling.
Noir apologised. "Don't mind him, please. He always becomes like this whenever he talks about her."
"Is he always like this?" I looked at Lux wondering.
"No. But only after seeing Princess Lucy at the palace once. From that day his only goal is to marry her. Honestly, I think it is absurd."
"Absurd why?"
Noir laughed. "She is out of his league."
I glimpsed at Lux and shook my head with sympathy.
Don't worry bro, even if your brother feel hopeless for you I will support you.
I inwardly decided to help him.
"Umm... I also haven't visited Mithras Empire in years, should go for a visit." Arthur said curiously.
"What about you Edger, any idea?"
Edger nodded. "She is beautiful. Though, she is like a kid to me. Not interested."
Ah, old man.
I moved to Natsuki for her opinion. She is the best person here.
"You should worry about yourself, first." She pointed beside me.
"What's beside me?" I turned around confused.
"!!"
"Sorry if my presence disturbed your 'guys' talk. Do not feel uncomfortable. Continue." Ellen smiled gently.
Only if it was as gentle as it looked outside. She stood up and walked back to her tent.
I can only gaze at her back and sigh helplessly. What else? I can deal with her later, for now, let's focus on important matters.
"So gu-.... Wait! where are you all going now!?"
"This couples drama is not for us to handle. Don't drag us with you." Edger patted mine back and moved back to his tent.
"Bastards don't abandon me like this. We were supposed to be a team".
"Pro Tip: Always be vigilant near a woman." Noir dragged Lux along with him and left.
"I would be going as well," Austin said and left. In the first place was he even here the whole time??
"..."
The corners of my mouth twitched. Someone said it right 'You shall trust your friend in face of a Death but never in face of a woman.'
I turned in the direction of Natsuki only to find her gone as well.
" ... Fair enough."