Wizard: This witcher is neglecting his duties.

Chapter 98 The Goddess's Blessing

The goddess of the lake remained serene and holy. She parted her red lips and whispered:

"Please voice your question, my warrior."

Wayne didn't mince words. As a transmigrator, he might have some awe for gods, demons, and evil spirits, but he was more concerned with acknowledging their power.

But most people simply regard them as a more powerful and advanced being, and do not blindly worship or fear them like believers do.

Wayne organized his thoughts and said:

"Your Majesty, I have a companion named Geralt. He once made a wish to a genie trapped in a magic lamp, and his fate became intertwined with that of a sorceress named Yennefer."

Since the goddess wasn't in a hurry, Wayne slowly recounted the story of Geralt and Yennefer to her, as he knew it. Of course, he hadn't personally experienced many of these events, so he could only add a few details based on what he had read in the novels.

He continued talking until the dragon hunt that had just happened. Wayne had been observing the goddess's expression and saw that she was just listening quietly without the slightest impatience. Her usually calm and collected azure eyes even showed a hint of interest.

"So this poor woman has been obsessed with regaining her fertility and becoming a mother for decades."

"She tried many methods and put in a lot of effort, but still couldn't see any results."

"You are a kind and great deity. From ancient times to the present, many people have praised your good name. That is why I want to ask for your help. Perhaps you have a way to help this poor lady."

"Of course, my goddess. I have always believed in the principle of equivalent exchange. I will always remember your help. If you have any small matters that are inconvenient for you to handle, please let me know. I am willing to do my best to help you."

Since he needed her help, Wayne tried to say the nicest things, while also looking for any quests he could get from this goddess.

No matter how the goddess responds, he won't lose out.

After hearing Wayne's request, the goddess of the lake nodded gently, closed her beautiful eyes, and remained silent for several seconds, perhaps using her abilities to glimpse Geralt and Yennefer's fate.

When the goddess of the lake opened her eyes again, the beautiful goddess frowned slightly, looked deeply at Wayne with her clear eyes, and whispered:

"My warrior, the fates of your companions and that lady named Yennefer are full of uncertainties and are closely intertwined with the future of this world."

"Their actions can even influence the course of the world."

"Even I cannot arbitrarily interfere with their fate."

"However, you can tell them that in the not-too-distant future, a chosen one will appear in their lives and become closely connected with their fates. This may be the wish they have been pursuing."

After saying all this, the goddess of the lake seemed to show a hint of fatigue on her face.

Although we don't know what kind of power the goddess used to investigate Geralt and Yennefer's fate, such power must have been very taxing; even the goddess of the lake would feel tired.

Wayne even wondered if his request had somehow tricked the goddess.

Geralt and Yennefer are important protagonists in the original novels, and their futures are indeed of great importance, even indirectly affecting whether Ciri will save the world.

In any case, the goddess gave her answer, though it was rather vague, but it should be able to soothe Yennefer's restless heart.

However, Wayne still asked softly:

"Ms. Yennefer is waiting not far away. Would you like to meet her?"

Whether it was a misperception or not, when Wayne said those words, he even hallucinated that the beautiful goddess of the lake was standing with her hands on her hips, rolling her eyes at him with a look of utter disdain.

However, none of this happened. The goddess remained as holy and beautiful as ever. After hearing Wayne's question, the goddess only considered it for two seconds, then gently extended her finger, and a snow-white pearl the size of a pigeon egg appeared before Wayne's eyes, hovering in mid-air.

"Just give her this pearl, and I'll take care of the rest."

Wayne held the pearl in his hand and found it to be incredibly beautiful. Not only was its surface smooth and round, but it also emitted a faint glow. Holding it, his entire palm and even his heart became warm and peaceful.

Having gotten something good for free, Wayne didn't ask any further questions about it, but instead shifted the topic to Ike.

He told the goddess about what Ike had done and some of the rumors about him.

Of course, it didn't mention what might happen to Ike's wife and children in the future; that's a secret of time travelers, and it's impossible for others to know.

"Your Majesty, this Knight Ek is rather impulsive, rigid, and somewhat extreme."

"But his actions, compared to some so-called knights today, undoubtedly conform to the five virtues of chivalry more, and he can be considered an excellent knight."

"I have heard that long ago, you were the symbol of the five virtues of chivalry. This Knight Ek is extremely devoted to chivalry. I wonder if you would be willing to save this lost soul and let the glory of the five virtues of chivalry shine upon him once again."

Upon hearing this, the goddess of the lake glanced at Wayne with some surprise. Although he put it rather subtly, the clever goddess instantly understood what Wayne meant.

However, the goddess seemed rather uninterested in Wayne's request.

Human beings are so fickle. Once upon a time, all knights advocated the five virtues of chivalry, taking honor, wisdom, generosity, courage, and compassion as their life's pursuit and lifelong faith. During that time, the whole world was filled with justice and peace.

She put in a lot of effort to maintain that beautiful and happy world.

However, this blissful period did not last long. These powerful knights were soon consumed by negative emotions such as power, greed, jealousy, hatred, and arrogance. They began to kill each other for personal gain, plunging the world into endless war and slaughter.

All her past efforts were in vain, which made her extremely disappointed in humanity. Gradually, she stopped performing miracles among humans, and most ordinary people had even forgotten the legend.

After abandoning humanity, the goddess of the lake shared her love with other intelligent races that needed help more. Although they were not as intelligent or powerful as humans, they were purer and kinder.

Now, if we ask her to repeat what happened hundreds of years ago, the goddess says, "I'm tired, and I no longer trust her."

However, out of respect for Wayne, the goddess nodded slightly, then closed her eyes, and opened them again a few seconds later. Clearly, investigating Ike's fate was much easier than investigating Geralt and Yennefer.

After considering for a second or two, she said in her melodious voice:

"Your request is known to me, my warrior."

"After I leave, sink Knight Ek in this lake. The lake water will heal his wounds and cleanse his soul."

"He is indeed a good knight. I only hope that after I heal him, he can spread more kindness and beauty to the people of the world."

After hearing the Lake Goddess's reply, Wayne couldn't help but feel a touch of emotion. What a kind and beautiful goddess she was! Regardless of how she treated others, she was truly good to him.

Both requests were granted without hesitation, and the person seemed to ask for nothing in return. Although some have said that the gifts of fate come with a hidden price, the feeling of taking the benefits first and paying later is just too good to pass the time.

The goddess's generosity and kindness made him somewhat embarrassed to make his third request.

However, men are generally more thick-skinned, and Wayne scratched his face somewhat awkwardly before tentatively asking the Lady of the Lake:

"Your Majesty, I wonder if you could grant me a blessing, the kind that would make me favored by good fortune in a short period of time and make me a lucky person."

"Of course, it won't take too long, just a day, or even just a short while."

Upon hearing Wayne's request, the beautiful goddess of the lake frowned slightly, looking into Wayne's eyes, wondering why this little fellow would make such a request.

However, considering Wayne's close relationship with Geralt and Yennefer, his influence on the future of the world, and the investments he has already made, this is a significant step forward.

The beautiful goddess of the lake sighed in a rather humane way, and slowly walked towards Wayne, stepping on the clear lake water.

With her delicate, white hands, she cupped Wayne's face and gently kissed his forehead. Then, her entire figure transformed into a streak of light and slowly disappeared, leaving only her melodious voice lingering in Wayne's ears.

"You have been blessed by me, my warrior. You will be blessed with good fortune for the next week."

(End of this chapter)