My New Life As A Kid Goddess: Book 3 - Kingdom Goddess Arc 2

Arc 2: Kingdom Goddess - Chapter 92

Up above the bustling city of Vinedenne stood a tall and imposing tower made of stone. Its very bricks were laced with all manner of magical enchantment which served to protect the mages that lived within its walls. Here they were protected from not only the elements of the outdoors but also from the prying eyes of those who might scry upon them, with the notable exception of goddesses as there was simply no magic known to shield one from their view. It was here that the powerful yet elderly Ferherlyn was currently engaging himself with some rather important research.

It was immediately after the young goddess Jenna had reminded the mage of the existence of lichdom that Ferherlyn had decided to look into it on his own. The mere fact that humans could gain eternal life, well in this case un-life, fundamentally changed the way he viewed the world. Eternal life was the ultimate goal of all magecraft after all, a powerful gift that only the most privileged of beings received from the universe. Even if one's existence continued as mere bones the price was well worth the effort for the majority of mages.

Certainly it did not escape him that such a power was exceedingly dangerous in the wrong hands and though he claimed to be researching lichdom for altruistic reasons he couldn't help but feel the draw of its alluring promise. How much good could he do for the world if he persisted forever? A goddess such as Jenna was still young and unlearned compared to her own kind. Would it be wise to trust her future to the hands of her elders? Her kind who originated so much suffering in the world? He could serve as her confidant forever if he could avoid death.

Such thoughts crept into his mind and he could feel them begin to cloud his judgment. He stood in his personal study in front of a table piled high with tomes and papers and caught himself honestly pursuing a line of thought that ended with him committing such a sin against nature. As clarity returned to his mind he stepped back from the table and slapped himself in the face, the stinging pain bringing him back to his senses. No. He could not, he would not, go down such a path lined with evil power.

As if hearing his very thoughts and passing judgment he heard his goddess's voice echo in his mind. What would Jenna think of him if she found him in such a shameful state? His question to himself was left unanswered as her voice called out again, this time clearly not a figment of his imagination.

"Hey old man!" Jenna's voice rang in an annoyed tone.

Ferherlyn jumped in surprise. He remembered being contacted mentally by the goddess before but it was not something he could see himself getting used to.

"Goddess?" He asked in his own mind in equal parts confusion and nervousness.

Jenna's voice came again with the sound of a mental sigh.

"Finally! I've been trying to get your attention for a while now and I've been being gentle." She still sounded annoyed. "I was about to get a lot less gentle. What the frick were you so focused on you couldn't hear me?"

"Oh just some research." Ferherlyn answered quickly and timidly.

Thankfully for his nerves Jenna didn't inquire further or read his mind, as she surely would have found out the source of his shame and commented on it.

"Fine whatever." Jenna echoed in his mind. "Just get your ass over here. There's someone I want you to meet."

Ferherlyn was suddenly snapped back to reality as a glowing golden portal appeared in front of him. Its mysterious symbols swirled with such beautiful light around the rim as it beckoned him in. Normally the goddess would simply reach through and grab him so her allowing him to walk in himself was quite special.

Just as he thought these things a small pale hand reached out of the portal attached to a small slender arm. Jenna then grabbed the old mage by the robe and tugged him forward and into the glowing circle. In an instant he was whisked away and to a new location, his eyes blinded by the brilliant light.