“The Goddess of Fate has another blessed one?”
Ancil was also shocked.
Sara and Airi were equally surprised.
“There’s another genius of that level in the human race?”
“And she’s in the capital?”
Sara and Airi were lost in thought.
Everyone present didn’t know that Lildas had another blessed one, and this blessed one was right here in the capital.
This surprised them greatly.
Only Shien knew that the person Anima was referring to was Diere.
However, this was also the first time Shien learned that the Goddess of Fate had been watching over Diere, even knowing about how she was ostracized and targeted in the capital.
It seemed that, just as Anima said, this goddess truly cared about her blessed ones.
But caring couldn’t be used as an excuse.
“Anyway, I think the Goddess should give me an explanation.” Shien crossed his arms, not feeling the need to be respectful or apprehensive, and said frankly, “I haven’t done anything harmful, nor have I offended the Divine Race. My marriage with Lucy is based on mutual affection and has been approved and permitted by the royal family and the Kingdom.”
In other words…
“There’s nothing unreasonable about my engagement, so there’s no reason for it to be unilaterally rejected and opposed.” Shien shrugged. “Of course, if the Goddess thinks that we humans shouldn’t complain or question the actions of gods, and that gods should naturally influence others’ lives and interfere with their affairs, then just pretend I didn’t say anything.”
Silence suddenly fell over the hall.
Everyone seemed speechless.
“Well said.”
Airi clapped her hands in approval.
“Yes, well-reasoned and well-said. I agree.”
Sara also smiled.
These two powerful figures of the Demon Race seemed to enjoy seeing the goddess of the Divine Race embarrassed and were even more delighted to see humans defying the Divine Race.
In fact, seeing a goddess of Lildas’s level being challenged by a human did make them, as Demon Lords, happy.
Humans had always held an attitude of worship, faith, fanaticism, even blind adoration towards the Divine Race, rarely defying them.
Especially in this world, where gods and humans were close, and gods truly existed, protecting humans since ancient times, making their faith in the Divine Race deeply rooted, without any doubt or suspicion.
Seeing the Divine Race being challenged by a human, how could the Demon Race, their old rivals, not be happy?
And Shien’s words were well-reasoned and irrefutable.
“Waaah…”
Lildas’s eyes teared up again, as if she had suffered a heavy blow, looking like she was about to cry, making Shien feel like he was bullying a child.
Anima also smiled wryly.
She naturally knew that Shien’s words were reasonable.
But as her longtime companion and sister, Anima knew that although Lildas was sometimes influenced by her strong sense of mission and responsibility, causing her to lose control, her intentions and character weren’t bad.
And although Lildas was the strongest and the first-born god, because she was always clumsy and reckless, both the gentle Anima and the dignified and polite Nadue treated her like a younger sister.
Therefore…
“How about this, Mr. Shien, I’ll apologize to you on behalf of Lildas. What do you think?”
Anima said seriously.
“Have… have the Goddess of Life apologize?”
Ancil was apprehensive.
This wasn’t a joking matter.
As one of the Three Goddesses, Anima was high-ranking and powerful, one of the pinnacles of this world, and a true god. Having such an existence apologize would only make people feel uneasy.
However, Anima had already made up her mind.
Lildas was very stubborn. Even if she realized her mistake and regretted it, she would only endure it with a wronged expression and wouldn’t compromise.
Since that was the case, Anima could only compromise on her behalf.
Anima didn’t think this was something to be ashamed of.
Firstly, Anima was a gentle and reasonable person. If she was truly wrong, she would sincerely apologize, even to a beggar.
Secondly, Anima was the Goddess of Life. In her eyes, all life was equal. Unless they were corrupted, she wouldn’t put on airs and consider herself superior.
Thirdly, Shien was also worthy of this treatment.
Even if others didn’t know, Anima knew.
She knew that this man before her wasn’t an ordinary person, but a true Hero.
The Divine Race always held respect for Heroes.
Bowing their heads to a Hero wasn’t a difficult thing for them, as goddesses.
However, just as Anima made up her mind, Lildas, with her aggrieved expression, spoke.
“Anima, don’t apologize.”
Lildas wiped away her tears, then said,
“I did it, so I’ll apologize myself.”