My Goddess is Good at Pretending-Chapter 717 : Free Ride Requirements

Apparently, Elysia was okay with giving the summoned heroes a free ride to Earth because her pantheon also planned to revisit Earth tomorrow.

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Before the Nirvana Great War, it would be best to tie the loose ends, see what they would leave behind for years one more time, and bid each other farewell.

"..." Gaia paused for a moment, beginning to understand the raised idea.

Although Earth's world core was already under Elysium Pantheon's jurisdiction, Earth's laws remained the same. It couldn't restrain otherworldly powers, especially from the higher world. So, Elysia would drain the summoned heroes from otherworldly energies and give them some of Earth's resources so they could refill their mana pool with acceptable power sources for Earth.

However, Rhea suddenly proposed an idea to bestow the summoned heroes with a contract to restrict them with rules and conditions. After all, the summoned heroes wouldn't lose their skills and talents, including the Glorious God's blessings and magical techniques they learned in this world in the past three months.

The idea was good, and everyone agreed with it. They designed the contract's rules and conditions for the summoned heroes together. It was just that... she felt a little restless, considering that one of the summoned heroes served the Demon King of Pride.

"Excuse me, can I add one more thing?" Gaia raised her hand because she still didn't understand what would happen to that demon's pioneer.

"Sure." Rhea made some space for Gaia.

"Although he will lose contact with his Great Demon, we need to put more restrictions on this demon's pioneer." Gaia extended her hand to the floating contract scroll, adding some clauses to prevent the untoward.

"Yes, add what's best. Only if they can accept these rules and conditions can they go for a free ride home." Elysia nodded with a pleased expression. She only put the basic rules, and her pantheon members added the rest for the common good.

"Umm, what's with this wordly desire prohibition?" Yuuki pinched Sylvia's arm, but she noticed her touch harmed Sylvia by accident. "Ah, sorry..."

"Ouch! What's wrong with you?" Sylvia rubbed her arm as the pinch was cold, and it was also stung. "This is a good prohibition. They should switch into sage heroes so they won't cause trouble in the future."

"That's too much for them. We can change it to malicious thought prohibition or evil act restriction." Evelyn nodded in agreement.

"Mm, that's reasonable. They will lose their power once they break the rules or switch to the dark side." Ella put her hands together.

"Then, just change it..." Sylvia took a safe distance from Yuuki, taking cover near Elysia. She was a bully to Yuuki in the past, but she was no longer that mischievous. Yet, recently, she received her retribution, and Yuuki would actively bully her.

"Hmm~" Elysia smiled tenderly as she rubbed Sylvia's bruised arm.

Everyone's opinion would be accommodated into one, but not all conditions could be approved by the others. However, Yuuki reacted a bit strongly, probably because he was still not used to the god-like power of the 11th Rank Immortal, and it unknowingly hurt Sylvia.

"Why did you become so meek lately, Sylvi?" Elena put her hand to her cheek, wondering about Sylvia's change in attitude.

If she recalled it, it all started after the divine ascension, and it became even more obvious after Elysia's polyvalent cultivation technique.

"Is that so? I barely noticed it." Sylvia put her hand on Elysia's arm, not feeling anything wrong or changed with her. She was just so peaceful, happy, and calm lately. "Thank you, Ely~"

"No worries." Elysia tapped Sylvia's hand gently. She didn't know what was happening, but the calm Sylvia was charming.

"Ely, can we visit Vrelenia after Earth tomorrow? I need to see my father, stepmother, and stepbrother for the last time before this world's decisive battle." Sylvia mumbled softly.

"Mm, that's scheduled for tomorrow..." Elysia took a deep breath. Half of her family members were from Vrelenia, and they definitely wanted to revisit Vrelenia.

To be honest, she initially planned to leave her people in their respective homeland because what concerned her the most was not the Nirvana Great War, but what would occur a week after that.

She didn't have the heart to put her people at risk of dying because of her inevitable appointment with Sera. She could even put their soulbond contracts on indefinite rest so they wouldn't be implicated if she were forced to reincarnate.

Unfortunately, none of them wanted to be left behind.

When she thought about it before, some of her Goddess sisters reacted strongly and literally threatened her if she dared to abandon them. They would overcome it together in life and death, they said.

It was either they lived together or died together. With the Elysium Channel, they would embark on the reincarnation cycle to the same destination to meet again in their next life with an intact outbound connection.

"..." Elysia unconsciously smiled in relief and pride. Her new family was so good to her, and they were even willing to die for her, but she didn't want the tragedy.

Therefore, she had devised a plan so her family members wouldn't be left out, and probably, with the power of faith and her recent rank up... she could beat Sera and make this extraterrestrial celestial being acknowledged her might, preventing further harm.

After getting the approved Hero Contract, Elysia and Elena revised it a bit before it became final. Once it was done, Elysia manifested a celestial palace in her imaginary realm domain, waiting for the heroes in the grand hall. With a flick of her finger, she summoned the seven otherwordly heroes to the celestial palace.

Without prior notice, the summoned heroes found themselves enveloped by a surge of divine energy. They tried to resist it at first, but they couldn't even last for a second. The force was so overwhelming that caused them to be powerless.

The world around them blurred, bending the light, shifting the space... their bodies were forcibly transported from their lodging rooms to a place of unknown.

When they regained their senses, they found themselves before a magnificent celestial palace.

Towering sakura trees with blossoms made of stardust stretched endlessly with their petals drifting through an ethereal sky filled with celestial constellations. The atmosphere thrummed with divine energy, and in the distance, the grand gates engraved with Sacred Sakura's symbol loomed before them. The entrance was reserved only for those summoned by the Gods.

They were still too stunned to utter even a word, but before such divine craftsmanship and celestial magnificence, they had no proper word to describe it. Even so, they could still tell they were still in Sacred Sakura's territory.

It only took them a moment to realize that they had been summoned to the holy ground of Sacred Sakura, and the one who summoned them here was most likely none other than Sacred Sakura Goddess herself!

After waiting for two days of waiting, it didn't mean they were complaining. Thanks to Sacred Sakura Saintess' help, they finally could meet the Sacred Sakura Goddess!

As they gathered themselves, Sacred Sakura Saintess, Miko, emerged behind them.

"This is it..." Miko said, soft yet carrying a weight of significance.

The heroes, still reeling from the sudden shift, turned to her with a gasp and wonder, but mostly, excitement and expectation.

"Before you step into the grand hall and stand before Sacred Sakura Goddess and the Divine Pantheon, you must understand a few things."

Miko took a deep breath, her priestess robes swaying gently in the breeze as she continued.

"First... this is not merely an audience. It is a divine decree. You will not be negotiating your return, nor will you be allowed to question the terms set before you."

The heroes stiffened at her words.

"Second... the Divine Pantheon has agreed to send you back, but not without cost. The world's laws do not permit foreign power to exist freely in Earth's domain. Therefore, upon your return, more than half of your power will be stripped away."

A murmur of discontent arose among the heroes, but the Miko's gaze remained unwavering.

"This is non-negotiable. Earth is not a land that welcomes foreign magic, and its natural order must not be disturbed, but fret not, we will provide you with sufficient Earth's resources to make up for the loss of your spiritual energy reserve."

Miko let the words sink in before continuing.

"Third... restrictions and prohibitions will be placed upon you. These will be enforced under the Hero Contract, which has already been forged by my divine mama. Should you ever attempt to use your remaining power to harm the balance of your world, the contract will activate, and divine retribution will fall upon you."

A heavy silence followed.

Some of the heroes clenched their fists, reluctant yet understanding. Others sighed in resignation.

"Lastly..." Miko added, but her gaze became a bit gentler. "This is just my early reminder so you won't be too shocked and misspoke what shouldn't be uttered before Sacred Sakura Goddess and the Divine Pantheon. The entities beyond this gate are in a whole different realm with the Glorious God and his Council of Gods."

Miko paused for a moment and looked down. "But, I'm sorry... this is apparently your only chance. Should you choose not to accept these terms, you will remain in this world forever."

The heroes exchanged glances, the weight of the moment pressing down on them. But deep inside, they knew there was no turning back. One by one, they nodded.

"It should be us who should apologize for troubling you. We couldn't ask for more. Thank you for your consideration and generosity, Saintess Miko. We're eternally grateful for your help." Mashiro put his hand on his chest, answering with a sincere smile full of gratitude.

Miko smiled faintly, then turned toward the celestial palace's entrance. "Then follow me. The Sacred Sakura Goddess and the Divine Pantheon are waiting."

And with that, Miko led seven heroes to the celestial palace. The doors slowly opened by themselves, revealing the radiant throne room bathed in holy light, the grand hall where Gods, celestial beings, and the Divine Mother awaited their arrival.