The Goddess Is Obsessed With Me [Complete]

Chapter 33

The disaster had begun just a few minutes ago.

*Knock, knock, knock*

The clear knocking sound echoed after a brief pause, followed by a brief silence. A calm voice came from behind the door.

"Come in."

Only after verifying the emotionless, cold, and serene voice did I dare to grasp the door handle.

*Creak...*

The door opened with a sound that felt both old and melodious, adding to the tension.

"Mother, it's me."

Erina, too, swallowed hard, her face tense as if she was sweating cold beads, finally speaking the words she had held back.

The door fully opened to reveal a woman in view. Her appearance was off-putting, making one wary just by looking at her. She resembled Erina strikingly, but her distinct sharp eyes, maturity, and the youthful appearance of someone in their mid-30s (given the era's early marriage culture) set her apart.

"My daughter, you look impressive. It's been a while. What brings you to me?"

Upon seeing Erina in her current dress, her mother responded with a faint smile. But there was a gravity to her, making the atmosphere feel heavier with each word.

"There's an unfamiliar man standing next to you, the one I saw at the entrance, right?"

She briefly glanced at me, who was standing next to Erina, pondered for a moment, and then seemed to remember me.

"May the man beside me enter with us? Is that okay?"

The excessive formality made me wonder if they were genuinely related, and it was hard to keep a straight face.

"Whether it's okay or not, it must be tiring to keep standing. Come in and sit."

Her unexpected kindness was a bit puzzling, but the lingering sense of wariness couldn't be easily shaken off. For the time being, I took her offer and sat opposite her, waiting for one of the two to speak.

After a brief silence, it was Erina's mother who spoke first, hinting at something significant.

"Erina, you are a noble. Our family has long been close to the royal lineage and values the country's long-standing traditions. You might find it boring, but you must put aside your adventures and take on the dignity of a woman."

It seemed she had anticipated Erina's intent, countering even before Erina could express herself.

Erina, however, was filled with conviction and desperately wanted to persuade her mother through words.

"But I desire a journey... I have a dream to become a kind and strong hero in the tales, along with my partner."

Erina pled with her hand on her chest, but her mother closed her eyes and shook her head.

"I'm sorry, but as a mother, I cannot support that wish. Unlike your brother, an adventurous and overly active girl can't capture the hearts of noble men."

It seemed that in her mother's mind, an adventurous woman couldn't be attractive to men.

"I don't want to marry any nobleman!"

Unable to contain her anger, Erina raised her voice, and her mother's tone also became harsher.

"The most crucial thing for a noble lineage is to continue the bloodline! You must marry a suitable man!!"

There seemed to be some philosophy within her, but her insistence on Erina's marriage was palpable.

"If I can't get cooperation without raising my voice, then I'll proceed as I see fit."