The Goddess Is Obsessed With Me [Complete]

Chapter 86

"Agreeing to be your partner if my wishes are fulfilled?" My suggestion seemed to transform her sorrowful face into one filled with innocent curiosity and wonder.

"Really...?"

Her demeanor, far removed from the historical records of a malevolent and ruthless ancient deity, evoked a sense of unfamiliarity.

"Not a lie, right?"

She looked almost like a child pleading with a parent, filled with simple, pure emotion. For a moment, I even doubted if she was the same being.

"Of course, as long as you keep the conditions I'm about to set..."

I trailed off, slightly embarrassed by my own words. Making such a commitment felt oddly shameful, almost as if I was proposing marriage.

"Hmm... Let's hear it then. If it's within my power, I'll grant your wishes."

She regained her composure, realizing the seriousness of the negotiation, prompting me to set aside unnecessary emotions.

"First, if what you said is true... If my life has been manipulated and memories have been stolen, then I want you to prioritize helping me recover my original life."

Securing my right to choose was crucial, especially if I were to return to the outside world. It was important to get a firm promise from Luceria to prevent any backtracking on her part.

"Understood. I don't like the idea of my partner being someone else's puppet either. I'll prioritize helping you regain your freedom."

Her expression seemed sincere, indicating no ulterior motives. She nodded genuinely, agreeing to my condition.

"Secondly, don't try to rule the world. I suspect your reason for seeking a partner is to engulf the world in darkness and ascend to its pinnacle. But you need to let go of that ambition."

This was perhaps the most challenging point of negotiation. According to legend, she would become an unstoppable force once united with her partner.

The conditions I set were aimed at ensuring my autonomy and preventing Luceria's destructive aspirations, while also seeking her genuine assistance in uncovering and rectifying the manipulations in my life. In response to my conditions, Luceria agreed surprisingly easily. It was almost anticlimactic.

"Why? Is there a problem with me accepting your conditions?" She looked genuinely confused at my reaction.

"No, it's just... isn't your aim to unite with a partner and use that overwhelming power to corrupt the world's justice into evil?" I asked, skeptical of her easy acquiescence.

"That's not entirely my goal," she replied promptly, dismissing my assumption. "Sure, ruling the world would be nice, but it's only a secondary concept, not my ultimate objective."

"But I thought your purpose was to dominate the world!" My confusion was clear, and she frowned, turning the question back on me.

"Why do you think that?"

As I explained, based on historical knowledge, she sighed deeply. "Harold, history has been recorded from times far more ancient than you imagine. Over time, those who learn and record history have varied widely. Can we guarantee that these stories, stretching back thousands, maybe tens of thousands of years, have never been distorted?"

She spoke with a mix of confidence and a hint of justified resentment, trying to prove her innocence. It was as if she was showing off her honesty and righteousness. The history that has been recorded over various pasts, can it be completely unaltered? Luceria said, "I did talk about ruling the world if possible, but that was never my true goal."