[: Daniel POV :]
The moment her strong embrace wrapped around me, I felt my heart rate increase.
Her lips were soft against mine as her tongue delved inside my mouth.
I could feel its warm, wet texture swirling around as if it was trying to consume every single drop of saliva from within.
Despite the pleasure of her kiss, I was completely powerless.
Moreover, I didn’t like how all of the goddesses were forcing themselves on me with such strength and ferocity.
If it hadn’t been for her incredible power, I would have broken free of her grasp and run away.
A few minutes later, she separated her lips away from me and glanced at me with a heated breath.
“It’s such a pity that I can’t have you now, but don’t worry, we’ll meet again” Isis in Seraphina’s body declared.
Moments later, her presence had disappeared.
[: Congratulations, you have received the Stigma of Magic :]
[: You have received the advantages of the Stigma and the disadvantages of it :]
[: From now on, the Saintess of Magic will have to follow you everywhere in Modern Fantasia or else, all of your stats will be sealed :]
It sucks now that all of them have to follow me everywhere.
But what can I do?
As as powerful I can be, I don’t think I break these chains.
Sigh, with nothing else, I gaze towards Seraphina who has realized what she has done.
“I-I’m so sorry!” She bowed her head with her cheeks reddened.
“No, it’s fine and it wasn’t your fault, to begin with,” I said.
It wasn’t their fault that this happened and I didn’t blame them.
After all, the real culprits were those Goddesses who had forced themselves on me.
“But…”
It seems Seraphina felt guilty for what had happened.
“It’s fine and don’t blame yourself for it”
“Moreover, we will have to work together from now on” I declared.
“It seems so”
Seraphina seems positive about this, and I’m glad that she didn’t react negatively about this.
Seraphina, her brow furrowed with curiosity, spoke up, “Daniel, where do we go from here?”
“The East Holy Templar” I replied.
Seraphina nodded in agreement, “I knew it and I’ll follow your lead, Daniel.”
Katie, always ready for the next adventure, chimed in, “Lead the way, teleportation master!”
Liviana, her eyes reflecting the moonlight, smiled, “I’m excited to experience the teleportation once again.”
After a brief moment of preparation, I activated my teleportation ability.
The surroundings blurred, and in an instant, we arrived at the entrance of the East Holy Templar.
The towering structure was before us, adorned with intricate designs and symbols.
Seraphina, Katie, and Liviana stared in awe at the grandeur of the East Holy Templar.
At the same time, Seraphina’s eyes widened in astonishment. chapter-hosted-on-MVLeMpYr
“Teleportation? How…?”
Her voice trailed off, searching for an explanation.
I grinned, pleased by their reactions.
“It’s one of the perks that came with the powers I gained. Convenient, isn’t it?”
Katie laughed, “Convenient? It’s amazing! No more long journeys.”
Liviana added, “This will speed up our missions. Quite the handy skill, Daniel.”
“It’s an incredible ability” Seraphina exclaimed.
As we approached the entrance, we were able to pass through the guards easily and eventually, we met the person I had been looking for.
A figure that was clad in humble robes emerged.
“Welcome, and I never thought that I would once again, meet the three of you,”
The person remarked with her eyes holding a hint of curiosity.
I stepped forward, introducing myself.
“I’m Daniel, and these are my companions also known as Saintesses, Seraphina, Katie, and Liviana.”
The Saintess of Poverty nodded in acknowledgement. “I am Eirini, the Saintess of Poverty and I’m a follower of the Goddess of Poverty, Penia”
“What brings you to the East Holy Templar?”
I explained about our recent quests in purifying the rivers and the quest we completed in the West Holy Templar.
Eirini listened attentively, her expression thoughtful.
“It seems that you hold a tremendous power within you, Daniel”
I nodded, “And that is why, I’m here to undertake a quest from you, Saintess Eirini?”
Eirini’s eyes gleamed.
“I see, indeed, there is a matter that requires attention”
“And it’s your right whether or not you wish to attend this quest”
“But let me warn you that, the quest you’re about to take is unlike any other quest you might have taken before” She remarked.
“I’m well prepared” I replied confidently.
Eirini, observing the resolution in my eyes, nodded approvingly.
“Very well, Daniel”
“You have the spirit of a true Hunter”
“The quest I present to you is grave and challenging”
“Are you prepared to hear the details?”
I squared my shoulders, ready for whatever task lay ahead.
“Yes, Saintess Eirini. I’m ready.”
She sighed, her gaze penetrating.
“The quest I entrust to you is to bring me the heads of the leaders of the 10 Tribes that have been terrorizing innocent human lives”
“Their actions have brought immense suffering, and it’s time to put an end to their reign of terror.”
“But here is where the danger lies” Her tone went lower.
“Every member of the Tribes is at least in the Transcendent Realm, and there are rumours that the Head of the Tribes are in the Deity Rank, are you still prepared for it?”
Deity Rank?
I never thought that I would be facing a Deity Rank after this.
But it’s to be expected.
Normally, a Deity Rank won’t show themselves not at least years later.
But right now, it can’t be helped.
Moreover, reaching the Deity Realm has a certain restriction on it, and some might be banished.
On the other hand, I met her gaze with a nod.
“I accept this quest, Saintess Eirini. I’ll ensure that these tyrants won’t harm anyone else.”
Eirini’s eyes gleamed with a mix of gratitude and concern.
“Your courage is commendable, Daniel, but let me warn you one more time”
“The leaders of these tribes are formidable foes, each possessing unique powers”
“They won’t be easily defeated”
“Are you still determined to undertake this perilous quest?”
I smirked confidently.
“I’ve faced monsters and powerful foes before”
“These tribe leaders won’t be an exception. I’m ready.”
She nodded, her expression serious.
“Very well. To aid you in this quest, I shall bestow upon you the Blessing of Empathy”
“It will allow you to understand the pain and suffering inflicted by these leaders, guiding your actions with compassion.”
A radiant light enveloped me as Eirini chanted an ancient incantation.
When the light faded, a newfound sense of empathy surged within me.
“Use this gift wisely, Daniel,” she advised.
“It will help you discern between those corrupted by power and those who might still find redemption.”
I didn’t know why she had decided to bless me, especially with Empathy.
However, I knew that she wouldn’t harm me.
Rather than thinking about it, I thanked her for the bestowed blessing.
“Thank you for the blessing, Saintess Eirini.”
With a solemn expression, she handed me a map detailing the territories of the 10 Tribes and their leaders.
“May the Goddesses watch over you, Daniel”
“Your quest is a noble one, but it won’t be an easy path”
“Be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.”
As I left the East Holy Templar, my companions gathered around, eager to complete this quest together with me.
Seraphina spoke, “Daniel, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s put an end to the suffering caused by these tribes.”
Katie grinned, punching the air with her fist.
“Time to teach those tyrants a lesson they won’t forget!”
“We’ll face these challenges together, Daniel. No tribe leader can stand against us.” Liviana declared.
Eventually, we teleported to one of the Tribe’s locations which was located in a Crystal Cave.
The moment we arrived, all of us were awed by the majestic beauty of the cave.
Even though we wanted to explore the cave, more matters needed to be settled.
As we entered the massive crystal cave of the 1st Tribe, the sheer scale of their numbers left us astonished.
Katie whispered, “Is it just me, or does this tribe seem to have a population rivalling a small city?”
Liviana, wide-eyed, added, “And look at those wings and horns! I’ve never seen creatures like this before.”
Daniel observed their features closely. “Redwings, white skin, curled horns, and those fanged teeth. They’re a unique and formidable bunch.”
We moved cautiously through the cavern, trying not to draw attention.
Seraphina murmured, “Daniel, how are we going to navigate through this massive tribe and find their leader?”
“There’s no need to navigate, I’ll just settle it all” I declared with a smile.
Seraphina had a questionable look and the other 2 Saintess laughed at her.
After all, they had similar expressions previously.
“You don’t have to try to understand him Seraphina”
“He’s unpredictable and the moment you think you have understood him, you’re wrong” Katie patted her on the back.
“That’s right Seraphina. Even I had learned my lesson and decided to abandon in understanding him”
Liviana tried to sympathize with her.