The Goddess Is Obsessed With Me [Complete]

Chapter 77

"You really did well, Harold, you are indeed my most cherished protege."

After completing the task of apprehending the cult members, I reported back to Lady Morione, who praised me with a smile.

"I just did what I had to do."

My response came out as if it were rehearsed, naturally formal, and she beamed even more joyfully, pride gleaming in her smile.

"Your humility aside, you have done more than what was expected of you."

As we exchanged such heartwarming words, the atmosphere was good, and she presented me with a book as a reward.

"It may not be a fitting reward for your merits, but I should show my sincerity, take this grimoire that only I can bestow."

She handed me an old book titled 'The Eye that Sees All.'

"The title may sound grand, but don't expect too much; it's just magic that allows you to see far away places or see through walls."

She said this, but this magic could be exactly what I needed, potentially very useful for detecting cult members who hide in the shadows.

"Thank you very much. I will use this magic given by the goddess I serve to good effect."

I bowed deeply in gratitude to the goddess, and then...

"And Lady Goddess... I have a question."

I took out the silver pendant from my pocket and showed it to Lady Morione.

"Um...? Yes... I will teach you what I know, what are you curious about?"

This was an item I had obtained during the battle with the heretics... but it was not a mere ornament.

"Before I explain, wait a moment... Aris? Please come in."

At my call, the curtain of light was pulled back, and soon a girl with silver hair appeared.

She stepped forward nervously, as it was her first time meeting the goddess, and her lips quivered slightly.

"Um?"

Lady Morione, sensing something, watched Aris approaching us with an interested gaze, and seemed to emanate an extraordinary aura as she looked at her.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lady Goddess. My name is Aris, and I am of the spirit race."

In fact, before coming here, Aris and I had a private conversation... "You think there's a close relationship between Arcia and this pendant?"

I had shared my conjectures with her, and although she seemed a bit puzzled, she didn't look unconvinced and listened seriously.

At this moment, it was just Aris and me, excluding Marika; I wanted to speak with her alone because of her identity, as she had revealed her true race only to me, and I wanted to keep Aris's secret as much as possible.

"Yes... You told me last time, about your mother... that Arcia's recent behaviors have changed..."

At my words, she nodded with a mix of anxiety and resolve, seemingly bracing herself for what might come next.

"In fact, my Lady Goddess has told me that your mother, Arcia, is closely related to the cult members."

It was certainly shocking news, but Aris didn't seem to agree outright; instead, she just wore a pained expresshion.

After all, Aris herself had mentioned Arcia's strange behaviors when revealing her identity... It might already have been a fact she was aware of, at least subconsciously.