I love time travel the most!

The master and servant teased Alan in a back-and-forth banter.

The poor cat-people could do nothing but glare with wide eyes and gritted teeth, their eyes filled with intense murderous intent.

Because Freya's permission was not obtained.

Xiaolin sighed inwardly, these jealous men were really too exaggerated, and were showing signs of developing into yanderes. Only the goddess of beauty could keep them in check.

Under Allen's gaze, which seemed to want to do something but couldn't, he pushed open the door to Freya's bedroom and went inside alone.

Then, the door was slowly closed again.

The only remaining indoor lighting was the faint light from the magic stone lamp, its orange glow blending with the night to create a dreamlike atmosphere.

Kobayashi looked around but didn't see Freya.

Instead, a slender, dark figure could be seen behind the thin veil.

She appears to be changing clothes.

Unconsciously, she widened her eyes, trying to see through the thin veil to the scene inside, while also activating her "All-Seeing Ability" which allowed her to see through things.

Unfortunately, like Aqua, the gods seem to have built-in protection against being spied on, so Kobayashi can't see anything. In fact, because of her abilities, what she sees is even more blurry.

He shook his head in disappointment.

"What's wrong? Are you disappointed with my outfit?"

At that moment, Freya emerged from behind the veil.

—The goddess has descended.

The sexy nightgown with its wide neckline perfectly accentuated her rounded chest, while her fair and delicate skin was partially concealed by the sheer fabric draped over her shoulders. However, this did not hide the goddess's beauty; instead, it created a hazy allure.

A pale white long dress was tied at the waist, revealing a flat stomach and navel.

As she walked, her long, straight legs moved back and forth, the black high heels making her appear even taller. Her long silver hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, and her exquisite face and slightly upturned lips exuded endless allure.

It seems to be telling the world that she is the embodiment of beauty, and that all concepts of beauty can be embodied in her.

Freya seems to be going all out to welcome Ari, whom she admires.

"...Although I haven't seen many goddesses, I can assure you that you are the most beautiful goddess of all." Kobayashi bowed deeply and offered his sincerest blessings.

"Hehe, I'll accept your compliment." Freya sat on the armchair, switched the position of her crossed legs, and said to Kobayashi, "Come over here."

She gestured for Kobayashi to stand next to her.

Kobayashi stood to Freya's right, while Ryuu stood to Kobayashi's right.

Normally, Ryuu should be standing to Freya's left... but it seems that Ryuu doesn't show any more respect for Freya; she's just Kobayashi's servant.

Freya chuckled softly upon seeing this, but said nothing.

"It's almost time."

After the goddess uttered those words softly, the door was pushed open.

When Ari entered the room, she had completely transformed, shedding her previous pitiful appearance. Her once messy hair was now neatly combed, and she wore a pure and elegant dress with a desert flair. Her body seemed to have been thoroughly washed, and she had also sprayed on a lot of perfume, the fragrance of jasmine wafting from afar.

A completely different person than before.

It seems that Ari and the servants did follow her instructions well.

The goddess clapped her hands and said happily, "Welcome, Ari, you've become so beautiful."

"I don't deserve it," Ari shook her head.

"So it seems you deliberately dirtied yourself to avoid attracting attention, right? Don't be so nervous, I was just saying it casually."

"Is there something you need from me?"

Since entering the room, Ari had maintained a tense expression, and it was easy to see that she was wary of the goddess of beauty who was so devoted to her.

Before getting to the main topic, Freya decided to talk about something else first.

"Ariel, are you dissatisfied with the current situation? Or are you harboring resentment?"

"……what?"

What are your thoughts on the war between the two countries that led to your enslavement?

"Um?!"

Ari raised her head and widened her eyes, her expression clearly changing, but she remained silent.

Freya's smile deepened, unconcerned by Ari's silence, and she continued to ask another question: "The fallen capital is still filled with mournful cries, what do you think?"

"........."

"All the royal family members were executed, with only a few surviving. I wonder how the people of Sharzad feel now?"

"........."

Alyssa remained silent in response to several questions.

But her petite body trembled from time to time, as if she was desperately suppressing her emotions that were about to erupt.

I told her everything. As long as I make the goddess happy, I will be rewarded, even if it changes the outcome of this war.

Xiaolin sighed inwardly.

“I learned from Boffman that the prince of Sharzad is named Aram LS Sharzad, the only son of the king of this country, and is about sixteen years old.”

Freya maintained her smile, while the girl in front of her had her eyes tightly closed, as if she were enduring torment.

After a brief silence, the goddess said confidently, "Ari, you look very suitable for dressing as a man. Let me think, if you dress up carefully, you'll definitely look like a prince from some country..."

Before she could finish speaking, Ari's expression became very serious.

That's not all.

Ari's abrupt interruption of Freya's worship, the fact that only royalty knows that remaining silent regardless of whether one is facing a question from God can prevent one's inner thoughts from being seen through, or her recently exposed disguise as a man.

All of this suggests that her identity is not simple.

Freya's questioning of the gods was itself a rhetorical device to confirm the other party's status and position. How the other party would respond was irrelevant from the start.

"When I first met you, I sensed an extraordinary majesty about you, like a tiger... a lion lying in wait for its chance?" Freya seemed to remember something, corrected herself, and continued, "In other words, Prince Aram is not actually male, but female. Am I right, Ari?"

The goddess of beauty saw through her true nature from the very beginning.

Yali remained silent, seemingly denying the goddess's reasoning, but everyone knew that this must be the truth.

It is likely that during the invasion of the country, some unforeseen circumstances occurred, causing Ari to fall into the hands of slave traders and then be taken to the slave market along with other wandering refugees.

"Kobayashi, how was my reasoning process? Did you guess it too?" Freya seemed to be testing Kobayashi.

Kobayashi shrugged and said, "Unfortunately, I don't have your keen eye. Although I guessed that her identity was not simple, I didn't expect it to be this complicated."

"Hehe, lying is not a good thing."

"...You're exaggerating."

Clearly, Kobayashi was lying, and Freya saw through it.

On one hand, it's saying that Kobayashi did indeed discover Ari's identity, and even found out that the other party was the missing prince; on the other hand, it's also telling Ari that silence and lying are useless in front of the gods.

Freya raised the corners of her mouth and said mischievously, "What would happen if the news that Prince Aram is actually a princess got out?"

"Are you threatening me?!"

The girl, who had remained silent until now, suddenly opened her almond-shaped eyes wide, and both the atmosphere and her tone changed. Despite her petite stature, she exuded an air of authority, just as Freya had said, she possessed the demeanor of royalty.

Freya maintained her elegant posture and then said quite frankly, "That's not true at all. I didn't mean to threaten you in the slightest."

“…Huh?” Ari blinked uncertainly.

"To be honest, I'm not interested in either of those countries, or even the ongoing war. The only person I care about is Ari, and you alone."

The goddess's favor was obvious.

The girl trembled slightly as if she had seen something unusual, and then looked at Kobayashi standing next to the goddess.

Just as the man said, the goddess simply enjoys and pursues fun.

In that case...

Ari decided to stop pretending to be a slave and instead resolutely resist Freya's beauty, reverting to the demeanor of a royal. She said, "Goddess Freya, please grant me my freedom. I am truly grateful for your help. But I have things I must do! I will repay your kindness one day, so…!"

Ari's expression was very stiff.

It seems she understands how unreasonable her request is.

but--

"No problem." The goddess's answer was crisp and decisive.

"……Um?"

"I have already asked for the answer I wanted to hear. If there are places you want to go, I will not stop you. Without the collar, you can move as you please."

"Um???"

Ari blinked repeatedly.

I originally thought Freya would refuse or make unreasonable demands, but she agreed so readily.

Freya was pleased with Ari's expression.

She didn't buy Ari because she wanted an obedient doll; she bought her to let the girl in front of her fully bloom with her own unique light.

"However, you must fulfill your promise and find a way to repay my life-saving grace."

"........."

Alyssa was very nervous at that moment.

She resembled a sinner in a novel, preparing to sign a forbidden pact with the devil.

But now, she has no other choice.

"...Thank you so much, goddess from the outside world."

She expressed her gratitude insincerely.

At the same time, she looked up at Xiaolin, her eyes filled with obvious gratitude.

She probably thought that Kobayashi had encouraged her to speak out boldly about her needs, which is why she received a response from the goddess, even though that response doesn't seem so good now.