The Goddess Is Obsessed With Me [Complete]

Chapter 21

" ...Harold? Why did you come to visit me when you should normally be in the royal capital?!"

I must have arrived at an unexpected time because as soon as I entered, she rushed to me with a smile that was even happier than usual.

After meeting Abne and leaving the royal road, I came to Eleanor's temple, seeking advice from the goddess I serve.

"I'm sorry that I came for a snobbish purpose, but I came here because I wanted to ask you something..."

Come to think of it, I've only visited her for general profit, and after doing so, I've come to feel a new sense of guilt.

"Don't worry! No matter the reason, just seeing your face here brings comfort to someone who's lived as long as me... So, don't give me that kind of expression, Harold!"

She tries to keep a smile on her face to comfort me, but on the contrary, that attitude makes me even sadder.

"You know... Harold....Originally, gods are beings that exist beyond mortals comprehension, no matter how they are perceived. It's a relationship that can never truly be understood... Throughout history, there has always been an inherent and unbridgeable gap between mortals and transcendent beings..."

At the same time, she raised her head vaguely as she recalled the bittersweet old memories.

"The gods often hold friendly attitudes towards humans and at times even regard mortals favorably, sometimes even seeking a relationship beyond that of mere servants and masters."

She closed her eyes slowly and began reciting the lines I had heard in the game, one by one.

"Mortals also worship such gods and have maintained a symbiotic relationship by offering their sublime beliefs and fulfilling their duties. Some gods who are fond of them have emerged, caring for mortals and even desiring secret relationships with them. However, a true and successful relationship has never been established."

Hearing that, I asked her a question.

"Is it... from the perspective of the gods, it must have been challenging to embrace mortals like us in such a way...?"

In a sense, the beings known as gods were immensely powerful, omnipotent, and overwhelming compared to the limited capabilities of mortals.

This inherent difference made an absolute gap between mortals and gods that could never truly be bridged.

This relationship could be likened to that between a dog and its owner, a connection no more intimate than that.

Just as affection between an owner and a dog has its limits, it typically does not surpass the boundaries of friendship or familial bonds.

For humans who often perceive themselves as the pinnacle of existence, animals are often regarded as lower beings.

The emotional connection between vastly different creatures in terms of appearance and intellect is usually limited.

This sentiment likely extends to the gods as well.

Even if the gods share a similar appearance with mortals, the immense discrepancy in power and intellect means that mortals, no matter how devoted, are at best seen as loyal subjects in a master-servant relationship.

"No, that's wrong..."

However, my thoughts were unequivocally dismissed as Eleanor wore a sad smile.

"Rather...it's the opposite."

the opposite...?

"Yes...?"

"Gods lust for mortals were not uncommon, and each offered courtship to the mortal they fell in love with..."