I love time travel the most!

"Then, come to my room tonight."

"--Um?!"

When Ari was stared at closely by the goddess, she trembled at first, then bit her lower lip to control her flushed cheeks and forcibly avoided the goddess's gaze to break free from the allure.

The resistance was successful once again.

An ordinary girl, who neither elevated the vessel nor received divine favor, was able to resist the allure of the goddess of beauty; in this respect, her soul is indeed remarkable.

At this point, Freya could no longer contain her curiosity. She whispered in Ari's ear, "Although I spent a lot of money on this shopping trip, my only target is you, so don't even think about getting away."

"……What?!"

As the goddess withdrew her hand, Ari staggered backward, her brows furrowed and her expression grave.

The feeling of resistance is very strong.

The fact that the mortals would show such an expression upon encountering the goddess of beauty was unprecedented, which only fueled Freya's anticipation.

He actually won the favor of the goddess!

—While the others stared at the girl in astonishment, Freya stood up from the sofa.

"Remember to shower before nightfall, so you can show your most beautiful side and prove that you are qualified to enter my dormitory."

Freya's domineering command further demonstrates the girl's special status.

Alyssa was taken aback at first, and before Boffman's entourage could get close, she quickly turned her head to observe her surroundings.

At this moment, Freya seemed to suddenly remember something and offered a piece of advice: "I just said I wouldn't let you escape... that wasn't a threat, it was a fact. This house is now under the control of my clan, and no matter how you try to escape, it will only be a waste of effort."

As if in response to the goddess's words, four pairs of eyes instantly fell on Ari.

The girl's eyes widened.

After seeing the girl's horrified expression, Freya turned and left with a smile and a happy mood.

Ari clenched her fists, her expression hardening as she watched Boffman's retinue approach, and retreated.

It seems she hasn't given up on the idea of ​​escaping.

The girl refused to cooperate, and Boffman and the others dared not harm her, for she was chosen by the goddess of beauty and was to receive her favor that night. If her beautiful skin were scratched, they would be held responsible.

After realizing that these people dared not harm her, Ari thought she could escape. But suddenly she was stopped in her tracks and bumped into a wall.

No, it's a person!

A warm sensation came from behind, and Ari's body tensed involuntarily, while a feeling of despair rose in her heart.

It seems I've been caught after all.

"What do you think of the people of the lower realm in the eyes of the gods?"

"……what?"

"The people of the lower realm are merely seasonings in the eyes of the gods. That's right, seasonings to bring a little fun to their endless lives. You, me, and them are all just seasonings."

The question that came from beside her startled Aly.

I really wanted to escape as soon as possible, but for some reason, after hearing the question from behind, my feet stopped in place on their own.

then--

"Although some gods like their people in the mortal world and choose to live and integrate with them, they are at most just passersby who bring them some pleasure in their endless lives."

"What does this have to do with me."

Yali asked back.

The man behind her chuckled and said, "And for the goddess Freya, this kind of thing is even more so. At most, she is divided into those who are insignificant and those who are a little interesting. Even this war is the same."

"...What do you want to say?"

Ari felt a tightness in her chest.

For some reason, I had a premonition that what the man behind me said would definitely cause some major change.

For himself, for the desert, and even for the country.

"Since the gods only care about whether their people in the mortal realm can bring them pleasure, can we use their power to achieve our own goals? For example—to change the course of this war."

"--Um?!!!"

Ari moved swiftly away from the person's chest behind her and turned to look at the man behind her.

He is very handsome and has a unique style, so he can stand out even among a group of handsome men and beautiful women slaves.

He was the man who followed Freya.

With a playful glint in his eyes, Kobayashi said, "Admittedly, seeking a reward from a goddess carries great risks, but... those who achieve great things don't concern themselves with trifles. What does it matter if it only brings a little pleasure to the gods?"

"...Are you one too?" Ari asked in return.

"what?"

"Are you following her because you want something from her?"

"Yes."

Kobayashi readily admitted it.

He was actually no different from Boffman, except that the guy lusted after the body of the goddess of beauty, while Kobayashi was interested in the essence of the blessings bestowed by the gods.

"The future is right before our eyes, can you seize it?"

"future……"

Seeing Ari's thoughtful expression, Kobayashi turned and chased after Freya in the direction she had left.

Chapter 198 The Goddess is Playing a Grand Game

The desert is extremely cold at night, a stark contrast to the scorching daytime heat—this is common knowledge in the desert world.

To prevent any accidents, Kobayashi also brought many warm clothes.

However, this does not apply to Oasis.

Because of the abundant water resources here, the island absorbs sufficient heat during the day and releases it at night. In addition, the oasis's vegetation covers the island's surface, so the temperature difference on the island is not too large, making it much more comfortable than in the desert.

Kobayashi walked out of the mansion's domed lobby and into the still luxurious courtyard.

He doesn't know where to go now.

Freya neither gave him any instructions nor told him he could leave, so to be honest, he was a bit bored.

I can't just wash myself clean like that slave girl and then go to serve the emperor.

Thinking about it carefully, it might not be a bad idea?

Just as he was thinking this, Freya emerged from the balcony of the master bedroom on the top floor of the mansion. The goddess, leaning against the railing, exuded a unique beauty and mystery under the bright moonlight, radiating an alluring aura simply by standing there.

The goddess swirled the wine in her glass and asked curiously, "What are you doing standing there?"

"...Moon viewing?" Kobayashi answered uncertainly.

To others, he might genuinely be moon-gazing. But to Freya, it was probably an opportunity to slack off, and the capricious goddess was likely to make some strange requests.

Just as Kobayashi had thought.

"Come up, come to my bedchamber."

Freya stretched lazily, her fitted trench coat outlining her stunning figure.

A goddess exuding charm from head to toe extends an invitation to a young, impetuous man—who could resist?!

Are you suggesting I'm just using myself as an appetizer?

"As ordered."

He accepted the divine invitation.

Walk along the white stone slabs, through the brightly lit corridor, and up the softly carpeted stairs.

Climb the steps to the top floor.

The moment his left foot stepped into the corridor, a chilling killing intent accompanied by a dangerous gaze fell upon Xiaolin, causing him to pause and his body to tense involuntarily.

The elven talisman around his neck kept issuing warnings, causing him to subconsciously slow his breathing, goosebumps to rise on his skin, and his back to hunch as he entered battle mode.

Liu Zi took a step forward, and a large scythe with a technological aura opened beneath her skirt, the perfect attendant protecting her master behind her.

A tense atmosphere filled the corridor, as if a fierce battle could erupt at any moment.

The source of the dangerous aura was a figure standing outside the master bedroom, acting as a doorman.

He was tall and imposing, holding a long spear. His face was covered by a wide hood, but Kobayashi could still see with his excellent eyesight that, in addition to his malice and murderous eyes, were a pair of faintly visible cat ears on his head.

Seeing that the figure was so flat it was clearly male, Kobayashi curled his lip in disinterest.

Cat-eared girls can be exciting, but cat-eared boys don't.

However, given that Freya's Familia is a cat-person who wields a spear and possesses such terrifying power and aura, it's easy to guess who he is.

—Alan Fourmore.

Known as the fastest in the city and also the chariot of the goddess Freya, he is quite powerful at LV6.

"Allen."

The goddess seemed to sense the tense atmosphere outside and softly called out the name of her companion, like a master stopping a pet from baring its teeth and acting wildly towards strangers. Upon hearing the goddess's voice, Allen slowly calmed down, returning from a flustered kitten to his usual state.

His eyes remained fixed on Kobayashi, as if warning him not to do anything strange, or he would kill Kobayashi in the next second.

This guy isn't actually a cat-person, but a dog-person, isn't he? He's way too protective of his master.

Kobayashi couldn't help but think this.

Liu Zi retorted sharply, "Lord Kobayashi, his eyes seem full of hostility. They say a dog that bites doesn't bark. To prevent you from being bitten, I suggest we get rid of him now."

Well said, Ryuu!

He really wanted to agree to the request, but the other party was Freya's subordinate, and if he killed Allen, he would definitely not be able to leave either. Moreover, it was clearly Allen who offended him first, but Freya only gently stopped him without blaming him too much, which showed that the goddess was protecting her own.

"Don't do that, Liu Zi. I'm a cat."

"I had completely forgotten that even a cat will bite when cornered. I'm sorry, Lord Kobayashi, my analogy was inappropriate."