Hero? Are You Worthy?-Chapter 771 - 527: The Goddess of Destiny Is Fooling You (4000 words)_2

Chapter 771: Chapter 527: The Goddess of Destiny Is Fooling You (4000 words)_2

But now, those eyes exuded nobility and agility, as if Mitsui Kenta could feel two beams of light emanating from the statue’s pupils.

The statue had opened its eyes.

The Goddess, had she opened her eyes?

A storm seemed to rise in Mitsui Kenta’s heart; he suddenly found it somewhat unbelievable, the scene that was unfolding before his eyes.

But, that familiar feeling emanating from the statue convinced him without a doubt that this was the Goddess, the will of the Goddess had descended upon this statue.

And he was being watched by the Goddess.

In that instant, a strong sense of shame surged from deep within the man’s heart.

On one hand, he had failed the task the Goddess had entrusted to him yet again.

On the other, his current state was too wretched, his body soaked in sweat, his clothes and hair caked with dust and mud... for the Goddess to see him in such a state was utter disrespect, totally unacceptable.

After several seconds had passed, Mitsui Kenta’s body suddenly shook violently, as if he had finally come to his senses, and immediately he prostrated on the ground, his forehead touching the dust-covered floor, his body trembling non-stop: "Ah, respected Goddess."

His voice echoed, trembling, yet filled with adoration and excitement.

No matter how shameful, the fact that the Goddess had once again appeared before him could not be changed.

To Mitsui Kenta, this was an immense happiness; he longed to lift his head and closely observe everything about the Goddess, to see her beautiful eyes.

But, he couldn’t bring himself to do such a thing, for it would be a profanation.

"I am terribly sorry, I have failed again."

"Please, Goddess, descend your divine punishment upon me."

The Goddess did not respond, instead repeating the previous words:

"My Favored one... what are you hesitating about?"

"What are you afraid of?"

"What are you fearful of?"

The tone was still tender.

So tender, yet it carried a nobility that kept others at a great distance.

The ethereal voice kept echoing in Mitsui Kenta’s ears.

The first Hero’s forehead was once again beading with sweat; his own cowardice, even the thought of giving up the oracle, had been seen through by the Goddess.

He wanted to justify himself, but under such overwhelming fear, even when he opened his mouth, he had no idea what to say.

"As a Favored of the Goddess, failure is not dreadful."

"But, cowardice is absolutely shameful."

The cool voice spread, every word distinct.

Every word made Mitsui Kenta’s scalp tingle.

He had a very bad premonition.

"For a Favored to be so cowardly is also a shameful affair for the Gods... perhaps, I need to consider choosing a new Favored."

"I think Qin Chu is not bad, although his strength is weaker than yours, he is braver than you."

"That man possesses all the noble qualities necessary of a Hero."

Hissss...

Mitsui Kenta drew in a sharp breath.

The hands that supported his body on the ground instinctively tightened, allowing dirt to seep into his fingernails.

His eyes grew wider and wider.

This was his greatest fear.

The thing Mitsui Kenta, who was wholeheartedly devoted to the Goddess, feared most was being abandoned by the Goddess, and now it all seemed to be unfolding right before him.

What was even more unbearable for Mitsui Kenta was that Qin Chu, the very man who had just defeated him, might replace him as the Goddess’s Favored?

Unacceptable, unacceptable, utterly unacceptable.

The Goddess was his.

No one else should dare lay a finger on her.

The intense fear in his heart made Mitsui Kenta no longer able to bear it, and like a madman, he crawled and rolled his way to the front of the Goddess’s statue.

His hands, nearly mad with frenzy, clutched tightly around the Goddess’s legs.

"No..."

"Goddess, please do not abandon me, please do not abandon me."

"I swear, I will no longer fear, I will definitely accomplish your goal, Goddess, I will kill Qin Chu and bring his head to you."

The statue of the Goddess remained upright and still, not showing the slightest bit of anger despite Mitsui Kenta’s embrace around its legs.

After all, it was just a statue.

But, in a place Mitsui Kenta could not see, the statue’s head had slightly tilted down a bit, looking towards the foolish man below... ah, no, how could one call him a fool?

He really was a useful pawn.

A faint smile seemed to appear on the statue’s face, almost imperceptible, but it vanished quickly, as if it had never been there at all.

"My most favored Favored one..."

The voice of the Goddess once again resounded.

In the faint echoes, Mitsui Kenta felt as if his head was being caressed by the soft hands of the Goddess.

That feeling warmed Mitsui Kenta, it was comforting, and he wanted to look up, but he lacked the courage.

"The task of killing Qin Chu, you needn’t undertake it anymore."

"It was too much to ask of you."

Mitsui Kenta’s heart raced with fear, thinking that the Goddess had given up on him completely.

"Do not worry, I have not given up on you, after all, you have been my Favored for over a hundred years."

"My affection for you surpasses all other creatures."

...whew...

Mitsui Kenta let out a long sigh of relief.

Her words brought him immense comfort.

"I asked you to kill Qin Chu before because your strength far surpassed his... but now, it will be very difficult for you to kill him, because that Hero will soon enter the Demigod Realm," the Goddess spoke quietly, skillfully weaving her words to hold fast the loyalty of her Believer Favored: "Facing Qin Chu, who is about to enter the Demigod Realm, you will likely die."

"You are my most cherished Favored, how could I bear to see you die?"

The concern of the Goddess brought Mitsui Kenta to tears of gratitude.

The Goddess truly valued him, and the pitiful Mitsui Kenta could not even meet her minor requests — it was embarrassing, shameful, and a great disservice to the Goddess’s affection.

But what was the deal with Qin Chu?

To say he could break through into the Demigod Realm just like that, was he cheating?

The face of the Goddess statue curved into a slight arc, she knew well what Mitsui Kenta was thinking... Why did Qin Chu become a Demigod?

It was, of course, not without her help.

Of course, there was no need to tell this Believer the truth, as it would only break his heart.

The merciful Goddess would never let her Favored shed tears.

As if doing so, the statue’s upper body leaned back a bit, seemingly creating some distance from Mitsui Kenta: "My Favored, do you know why Qin Chu’s strength has increased so rapidly?"

Mitsui Kenta shook his head in bewilderment.

He didn’t understand.

His own strength was increasing rapidly because he absorbed the power of other Heroes.

He was cheating, exploiting the game.

Was Qin Chu doing the same as him?

Damn it, the Sky Dome Continent only needed one Hero, Mitsui Kenta, why was there another, Qin Chu?

"You’re absorbing the power of other Heroes, while Qin Chu is absorbing the energy of Evil God Remains," the Goddess gently provided the answer.

The power of Evil God Remains?

Mitsui Kenta was stunned, and after a long while, he could not help but mutter to himself: That madman.

Indeed, a madman.

Mitsui Kenta was acutely aware of how weird the power of the Evil God was.

It was something even he, a Hero of great strength, dared not touch, and yet Qin Chu was brazen enough to absorb the energy of Evil God Remains? If not a madman, then what?

No wonder that man’s strength was increasing so rapidly.

Soon after, Mitsui Kenta felt the voice of the Goddess becoming even gentler:

"My most cherished Favored one, hold your chest high."

"I have always believed in your talent, it’s second to none, what you lack is courage, and some opportunities."

"I believe, what Qin Chu can achieve, you can certainly do as well, you’re not inferior to Qin Chu at all, he can devour the remains of an Evil God, and I believe you certainly can too, can’t you?"

"You failed this time, but I believe, next time you will succeed, I am always watching over you."

"You must believe... the Goddess, protects you!"

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