"I'm going with the second option," he replied instantly, without even thinking twice.
She questioned, "Are you sure about this?"
"Yes, I am certain," he answered.
She raised her hand and said, "Okay, let us go to my place to discuss your powers and future plans."
"WAIT," he said abruptly. "Is it possible for you to make everyone forget about me?" he asked.
She questioned, "Why?"
He answered, "I do not want my family to worry about me."
After giving him three seconds of intense stares, she said, "YOU ARE ALREADY FORGOTTEN, since the moment you passed the test."
It hurt to hear that everyone he played and laughed with had moved on, even though that was exactly what he had asked for.
"Let us go," he said, taking a deep breath to regain his composure.
Then the goddess lifted her hand, and the space became a cloud of dust.
"Whoa!" he gasped in shock.
He felt as though he was inside a painting due to the breathtaking view before him. A vast garden that resembled a sea, full of exotic flowers and exquisite birds that were unseen on Earth, stretched out in front of him. It seemed as though he was breathing in something sweet because the air was so clean.
There were countless stars and moons in the sky, all different in size, shape, and color. A lovely spot to rest was in the center of the garden, and a sophisticated tea set sat on a table.
He sat on a chair after a few minutes of observing his surroundings.
The goddess settled into the other chair and proceeded to pour two cups of tea.
He sipped the tea and asked, "Where are we right now?"
"We are within my personal realm," she answered.
He said, "I see. So, what are we going to discuss?"
Instead, she asked him, "You do know there is nothing free in this world, right?"
Sipping the tea, he asked calmly, "Do not beat around the bush, Say what you want from me."
She looked at his face and said, "Right now, all I want is for you to get stronger—stronger than me and stronger than my enemies—so that you can fulfill my goal."
He asked once more, "Are you going to die?"
"No," she answered.
He enquired, "Could you tell me what the goal you are speaking of?"
You are not strong enough to do that yet. I will share my aim with you when you are prepared. You just need to work hard and get stronger for the time being," she answered.
After giving it some thought, he said, "Alright."
"That is enough about that. What powers do you think you will learn in the future?" she inquired.
"Are there any limits to what I can learn?" he questioned her.
"No, you can acquire and become an expert in any skill or ability you can think of. She answered, "But keep in mind that the more powerful your technique is, the more risks, suffering, and labor you will have to endure."
"I get it," he replied.
"So, what do you want to learn?" she inquired.
"A method of developing the body, mind, and soul. Elements and space-time magic. a dagger, spear, and sword technique. That is all I can think of right now," he said, pulling a face akin to one who has just placed an order for food.
She wanted to slap him across the face right now, but she restrained herself.
"You are aware that time and space are the fundamental laws of all things. I cannot teach you anything about time-space because even I have not ventured to touch it deeply. Everything else is dependent on your diligence and hard work," she stated.
He said, "I see. So when are you going to reincarnate me?"
She said, "There is no need to rush; I have something to say to you."
"In your new life, I must always be at your side to help you learn new skills whenever you need them. "If I give you everything you requested right now, it will all be for nothing if you are unable to understand it all, and you will perish from an explosion of complex information in your head," she continued.
"All right, you can accompany me in my new life. But you have never told me who you are," he remarked.
Suddenly, everything distorted once again, and he arrived at a new place.
He realized he was in a large hall by looking around. There was a large, magnificent throne on one side of the hall that was covered in numerous gems and fabrics that were clearly not from Earth.
A sizable red carpet was laid out perfectly from the door to the throne. Six golden pillars stood proudly on either side of the carpet, with creatures resembling dragons coiling around them.
He could see the goddess's appearance was changing into something more divine as she approached the throne slowly.
Her once-modern clothes had transformed into an exquisite red dress reminiscent of those he had read about in books and watched on television.
She appeared more voluptuous and even slightly grew in height. Her dress turned crimson and so did her hair. Her clothing was a perfect fit, and he could see the outline of her thighs, ass, and breasts—which, when she changed, had obviously become weapons capable of destroying the entire world.
He was at a loss for words for a moment when he saw her sitting on her throne, one leg resting on the other, her body and dress flawless to an unthinkable degree.
Upon emerging from his trance, he inquired, "Why am I unable to see your face?"
Yes, her face appeared blurry and he was unable to see it.
She answered, "I will not show my face to anyone but my loved ones."
"I see. What is your name, then?" he inquired.
"My name is Lustiya, and I am a goddess of beauty, love, and battle," she retorted, seeming arrogant and self-satisfied.
'Hehe, this introduction and my beauty will make him fall madly in love with me. I mean, I practiced this scenario for hours on end,' she mentally added.
After taking some time to collect himself, he answered, "Lustiya, it is nice to meet you. I hope our adventures together will be enjoyable.
"Let me tell you something, boy: until I regain some of the powers I lost in my previous battles, I cannot help you in any way other than by imparting my knowledge. "Even this place is going to disappear soon; I forced you to reincarnate by using the last of my abilities," she remarked melancholic.
The boy answered, "I understand."
"Okay, let us head to your new life and begin our adventure," she said.
He said, "Wait a minute."
"What do you need? Have you got anything to say to me? She said, putting on a smug expression.
"He will definitely ask me to marry him." Nobody can resist my beauty, after all. "HAHAHA," she thought to herself, maintaining a sincere smile as if it were the first time she had ever praised herself without hesitation.
He looked nervous and said, "I want to ask you something."
She grinned and said, "Very well, as long as it is not unreasonable, I will grant you anything."
With a hopeful gaze, he said, "Let us become friends."
'Why is he asking questions like that, what the heck? Doesn't he want my body? Wait a minute...'
"Well, let us become friends if that is what you want. Make no mistake, I merely fulfilled your wish. It is not like I want to be friends with someone," she uttered, blushing wildly and mumbling the final word in a mosquito voice.
Nobody ever wanted her for herself; after all, everyone only desired her for her beauty, body, and power.
When someone wanted her to join them as Lustiya instead of as a goddess of beauty, she thought that this adventure would be more interesting than she had anticipated.
Still, she never would have guessed that the things she said today would completely alter her life and the lives of those around her.