The Demon King's Paladin

Chapter 82. Warrick's Proposal

After Helen settled down, we left her to allow her to eat a meal for the first time in 2 months. While we were outside of the room, the girls and I decided to head to Warrick and Aqua's room to see what they wanted to tell us. Along the way a predictable conversation popped up, the one to start it was Cynthia.

" Hey, hey! Did anyone else notice that Al seemed to get really shy around Helen?"

The flood gates were opened.

" Yes!"

Sarah agreed immediately.

" It was so noticeable!"

Sharon agreed as well.

" It's ironic that she's searching for something right by her side. In a way I feel bad for Prince Alex. Even with John's not so subtle hint, she still didn't understand his feelings. In fact, I'm reminded of someone I know to the point of irritation."

Asha had some thoughts as well. Wait! Why are you staring at me! I recognized that Sarah and Anna liked me!

" I hope someday they can close the gap and get together."

Anna said, full of hope for their relationship.

" Maybe, I should try playing Cupid when I get the chance."

I mumbled out loud. This got everyone's attention.

" What's "Playing Cupid" mean John?"

Sarah asked very curiously. 

" Hm? Oh right, different world. Cupid is a god from an ancient mythology from my world. He was a God of love and desire. Back in my world, if you helped a couple get together. One of the phrases people would say is that you were " Playing Cupid" for the couple."

" Oh, he sounds like Euphie! She's the main goddess that watches over love in most of the religions of Gaia."

Sharon spoke to me. I was interested in what she said.

" What do you mean " Most religions" Sharon? I've only heard about Promethia's state religion. Does Diablos have a religion it follows as well?"

Sharon nodded her head. Cynthia spoke up to explain it to me.

" You see John, everyone knows that Gods and Goddesses exist on Diablos. Because of Jobs like the King Jobs or even Jobs like yours or Anna's."

" Okay, so what makes the religions different, if we all know the same Gods exist?"

" It's a matter of preferential treatment. The Gods of Light favor humans, The Gods of Nature favor the elves. The Gods of Darkness prefer us the demons and dark elves. It's the same for the Dragon Gods for dragons or the Creation Gods for the dwarves. They all prefer a different race, and with that, view others as " Lesser.". So, different religions all popped up to allow the races to worship the gods of their choice. The Gods care for all mortals to some extent, but for some reason or another they give their blessings more to one race or another. Which is where the idea of preferential treatment comes from."

" Wait, then what about Anna? Isn't her Goddess a Nature Goddess?"

" Yes, Anna is an outlier. They exist from time to time. The gods are fickle. So, if they run into a person they like, they grant their favor without thinking much about it. Some of these outliers are oppressed like Promethia with jobs relating to the Gods of Darkness."

I turned to Anna immediately after hearing Cynthia's answer.

" Let me know immediately if someone ever tries to do anything to you, okay?"

Anna blushed faintly and answered me.

" Of course, Master."

" How nice..."