My Goddess is Good at Pretending

Chapter 455: Enemy is still in the Dark

Emperor Elliott, the ruler of the Cuttexus Kingdom, clenched his fist. His trusted knight put aside his summons only for family reasons! But, when he thought about it again, he let it go.

There was only one variable that could cause Harold to ignore his call, and that was obviously more important than him. Based on his wild assumption, it might be related to the Goddess’ disciple, Elysia.

"The divine group has probably returned? Is that floating warship theirs?" Elliott muttered softly under his breath.

He announced the meeting would be adjourned as he had something urgent to attend.

Despite the complaints of the other higher-ups, Elliott silenced them firmly. He hurriedly left the palace for a formal visit to the Reinhard Family’s mansion using the royal carriage as he didn’t want to rush it.

At that time, Rosa and Rosie, two spicy food lover besties, were enjoying themselves in various spicy-hot delicacies given by Elysia.

"Fwahh... this is really wonderfully spicy, but I’m addicted. Hey, Rosa. Didn’t you get your own share? Why are you so eager to finish my share?" Rosie fanned her flushed face and expressed her discontent.

"Oh, come one. We are best friends. It’s okay to give and share. I will host you at a later date." Rosa flapped her hand to reassure her best friend.

"Please be mindful about what you eat. Once you consume too much, I’m not sure your stomach can handle it. Spicy is not a taste, but a pain sensation, understand?" Elysia couldn’t help but reprimand these spicy food lovers.

"Hmm? Is that the truth?" Rosa dropped her spoon, shocked by such a revelation.

"Yep. If you love spicy food, then you also love pain sensation which indirectly makes you a masochist." Elysia smiled playfully. It was the truth, but she conveyed it as a light joke.

"Who would have thought that I would feel happy and enjoy the pain sensation? Am I already a weirdo? But, I really can’t resist the spicy’s charm." Rosa grasped her head, struggling with her own mind. However, her inner demon won, and she returned to enjoy the spicy delicacies until she had enough.

"I am a knight. Let’s say this is training for my tenacity and endurance." Rosie cleared her throat. Her little sister’s statement made her feel a bit embarrassed, but she came up with a justification.

"Huhuu, I gotchu~ Unfortunately, I can’t handle too much spiciness. I can only watch, but your melting expression is really entertaining." Evelyn rested her chin on her hands, smiling in amusement as she looked at Rosie and Rosa, the spicy food lover duo.

"..." Rosie considered it again and put down her cutlery.

She knew this moment couldn’t last long, and she was afraid to fall deeper, unable to live without Elysia’s delicacies. So, she decided to enjoy her paradise slowly, leaving only one plate for Rosa.

"Hey, what’s going on all of a sudden?" Rosa was surprised at Rosie’s sudden attitude.

"We shouldn’t indulge too deeply in the pleasures of the world or we will be lost." Rosie provided a justification explanation, even though in reality, she wanted to enjoy everything for herself.

Those spicy powders would become her reserve, and the chili seeds would need time to cultivate. She had to ensure she could satisfy her demand after Elysia left. She couldn’t keep Elysia by her side forever, after all.

"You get along as usual." Oscar laughed in amusement because his daughter behaved like a girl, not a strict knight lady.

"Hello, uncle. Rosie is just stingy when it comes to hosting me." Rosa greeted Rosie’s father politely.

"Haha, it’s okay. She is always strict about almost everything. Anyway, what about you and your family? Don’t you have any intention of reconciling with your parents?" Oscar sat in the nearby empty seat.

"Well, they can mind their own business. Our relationship is not good to begin with. But, I don’t forget my roots. I still help them financially sometimes." Rosa waved her hand. She didn’t need to think about complicated things like that anymore.

"It’s good then." Oscar took a deep breath and faced Elysia.

He bowed respectfully and stated his greeting, but he still found it hard because his lovely niece had already grown beautifully and ascended to godhood. Not to mention, there were two Elysias.

Ai, Elysia’s twin but with the midnight-black hair and crimson eyes. If Elysia exuded the soothing purplish-blue hue, Ai possessed the intimidating demonic crimson.

"Hum." Ai nodded in reply to the polite greeting.

"Good day to you, uncle. I hope you are always healthy. Uhm, where did Fran go?" Elysia looked around.

A few minutes ago, He-Dao invited Harold, Oscar, and Fran to the next room to discuss several important matters. He-Dao said he would do her favor to protect this family from harm, but she had no idea what he would do.

"Yeah, that gentleman shared some of his wisdom with us. Fran got a little guidance and assignment on something." Oscar looked aside and sighed.

"..." Elysia looked at Ai, and vice versa.

"Hahaha, we’re back. Did we keep everyone waiting?" Harold returned to the family room with a refreshed expression.

"Grandfather, you need to consider retiring from the military as soon as possible. We have already handled the matters in the southern river, and the supreme leaders will soon be invited to join the world boss raid. You have done enough for the country, and it is time for you to enjoy your life." Elysia reminded Harold once again that she wanted Harold to withdraw from the battlefield in his old age.

She could see Harold’s lifespan was nearing its life limit even though he held the Spirit-level power. Everything happened because Harold repeatedly sacrificed much of his vitality to protect the Emperor and the country. Harold’s limit break ability did so much harm, and the vitality potion could only prolong his life for a few decades.

"I will consider it mindfully." Harold took Elysia’s suggestion seriously.

"Then, please accept this amulet. Wear this all the time." Elysia patted Ai’s arm, and Ai handed over an amulet necklace to each of the Reinhard Family’s core members.

"Consider it as our blessing of protection. Be alert to everything. It’s fine if the threat comes from the enemy, but you know better that betrayal hurts because it never comes from the enemy." Elysia emphasized the end of her sentence.

The Reinhard Family’s core members were present in that room, and they could tell the deep meaning from it.

Fran remained standing in silence, clenching his fist to suppress his anger. From what he had just found out, several factions were eyeing his family, and his uncle’s family demise had most likely been planned.

It was only he, his grandfather, his parents, and his sister remained in the core family. Alisha and her parents were already dead, but the Goddess saved Alisha and revived her as Elysia and Ai.

Reinhard Family’s true enemy was still unknown. No one knew when the enemy would launch their strike again. Fortunately, Elysia regarded the Reinhard Family as something precious even though she had no memories of the past.

"..." Fran replied with a knight salute as Elysia looked at him. He wore the amulet necklace as he appreciated Elysia’s help. Regardless of anything, he would do everything to keep his family safe.

Unfortunately, he couldn’t hide his emotions very well. He bit his lower lips, feeling frustrated because the Goddess revived Elysia without memories of the past. The Goddess did it probably to release Elysia from the world’s affairs and focus on attaining godhood. She did it and ascended to lead the divine group to save the world.

Even though she came for the Reinhard Family, he still couldn’t let the frustration go. Everyone had to treat his lovely little sister as dead, and she became like someone else because of the Goddess’ doing.

"???" Elysia tilted her head with a clueless expression. She felt Fran thinking some wild things about her in his mind.

Elysia and her family spent about an hour with Rosie and the Reinhard Family. When noon was almost there, Elysia bid her farewell to the Reinhard Family as she still had to visit Evelyn’s family in the north.

"I hope you can stay a little longer..." Rosie shook Elysia’s hand.

"We’ll join the academy’s enrollment to inspect their new system. You should join us tomorrow afternoon. The Polluted Sea God’s matter will be resolved soon, so you don’t need to worry too much." Elysia tried to invite Rosie as she knew Rosie was once the student council president and an alumnus.

"That sounds good. I’ll contact you tomorrow." Rosie glanced at Rosa as if she wouldn’t let this greedy lady go. She would demand compensation later.

"?!" Rosa had several question marks in her mind, but she felt a shiver because of Rosie’s stare.

Ai brought her face closer to Rosie and whispered something via telepathy. After that, she bid her farewell and went with Elysia to the spaceship.

Since the business in the south was over, they left with a dimensional warp, disappearing in an instant.

"..." Rosie waved her hand in silence.

"Do you know it as well, sister? Even though the Emperor was not the perpetrator, he was involved and turned a blind eye to the cause of the tragedy. We should serve the Temple of Magic, not him." Fran nudged his big sister’s arm.

"I need to think about it again. However, your suggestion may be right, Fran. It’s much better for serving Ely and her group than anything else." Rosie sighed.

"We have an uninvited guest. It’s perfect timing. I want to chat a little with my old friend and announce my retirement." Harold crossed his arms when the royal carriage came into his sight.

He rubbed his face and used his internal energy to fake his revitalized state with lots of fake wrinkles that made him look much older, nearing his end just like his previous appearance.