My Goddess is Good at Pretending

Chapter 549: Noble Quest

The morning dawned with a crisp, refreshing air. The first rays of sunlight filtered through the trees, casting a warm golden hue across the landscape. The ten core disciples opened their eyes after a full night of meditation and a spiritual journey within themselves.

Last night, they received profound guidance and enlightenment from their master, arousing the hidden talents and abilities within them to awake with a renewed sense of purpose and tranquility. Their faces reflected a deep satisfaction and inner peace, reverberating with the wisdom imparted to them.

As they stepped out of their quarters, the cool breeze gently caressed their faces, carrying the subtle scent of blooming flowers. The tranquil sounds of nature, the soft rustling of leaves, and the distant chirping of birds filled the air, adding to the serene atmosphere.

The disciples gathered in their master’s courtyard. Their hearts felt light with high spirits, ready to embrace the new day with clarity of mind and strengthened resolve, eager to put into practice the teachings they had received.

Sensing the ten core disciples, a breathtaking nine-tailed shadow fox stepped out of the humble abode. Elysia used her nine-tailed shadow fox disguise today because she would venture to the outside world with Vanessa as Lady Kitsune.

She brought two large trays of warm buns and placed them on the table under the Sacred Sakura Tree. "Disciples, you’re here. Skip the formalities and have some warm buns."

Gabriella was about to greet her master with a respective bow and conveyed her prayers of gratitude. Yet, her master said to skip the formalities. Still, she also wished to convey something important to her master to represent her juniors as well.

She put her hand on her chest and still bowed regardless, followed by her juniors. "Master, dear Sacred Sakura Goddess, the holder of Supreme Magic of Creation, we wish to carry out the noble mission for your glory. Please bestow us with your quest."

"Mm?" Elysia blinked her eyes in wonder. Her disciples became formal and respectful suddenly, but she came to understand that her disciples would always be like that whenever they wanted to carry out the quest personally bestowed by Miko.

"So, it’s about the time. We inflicted great fear on the evil path in this world, but you need to seek broader wisdom and life experiences. The Terra World is pretty much subject to Sacred Sakura’s rule, but the Chthonic World is restless. Please assist the Elysion Church for my cause, my disciples." Elysia extended her hand forward.

Since they asked for it, she might as well dispatch her core disciples in the name of Sacred Sakura to help the Elysion Church. They could also help her to hunt down the great evils that ruined the world’s balance.

"Your wish is our command!" The ten core disciples knelt before their master with pure faith and obedience. They did wish to hone their skills in the real battle, remembering yesterday’s conversation, they would obviously choose to carry out their master’s noble quest.

"Mm. Now, arise and have some buns~" Elysia replied with a tender smile and offered some warm buns to her disciples.

The Elysium’s girls soon joined the morning picnic under the Sacred Sakura Tree to have breakfast together. Even Sakura, the tree spirit, grabbed some warm buns as she also craved to taste and enjoy the benefits of the blessed food cooked by the Sacred Sakura Goddess.

"Mm~" Luna took a bite of her bun with a beaming expression. She was well-fed, spiritually content, physically satisfied, and no other stress that bothered her mind.

Her master’s tender care and caress of love were all she needed. Honestly, she also possessed the soul touch ability, but it wasn’t as magical and wonderful as Elysia’s.

If she thought about it, if the others would know what happened last night, then they would be shocked beyond belief, especially her subordinates. After all, she always appeared as the lofty Empress, the graceful lady revered by many. But, she was just a little pet under her master’s care last night. She was proud and happy with it, but the others didn’t need to know about it.

"You seem rejuvenated. I think I might need to learn the body transformation too. It’s unfair. I also want to snuggle comfortably like all of you." Sylvia looked at her fluffy friends with an envious gaze.

It might be the floof privilege. The fluffy little ones could sneak into their master’s bed and snuggle comfortably together as they pleased, basking in their master’s divine aura for so long justifiably.

"Fufu~ Thank you, Sylvi. If you truly desire it, please look for Lady Rhea and seek her guidance. But, you need to be very careful in learning the technique. Lady Nell was originally a human, but she failed in her transformation and was trapped in her fairy form to date." Luna covered her mouth gracefully.

"!!!" Sylvia gasped in shock. She just realized it and the solution was right beside her all along. All she had to do was learn it from the expert. Goddess Rhea could literally transform into almost anything, but she had to avoid failure like Goddess Nell.

"Err, why do I find it a bit offensive? I chose to keep this form of my own will. Even though I was the Human Goddess, I’m a happy angelic fairy. It’s a fail, but actually a success." Nell munched her warm buns with a frown. Elysia already offered it to her, but she was satisfied with her current form and lifestyle.

She might be smol, but her power remained the same. Not to mention, she could enjoy all the giant delicacies with satisfaction!

"My apologies, we meant no offense." Luna apologized sincerely.

"You have my forgiveness." Nell nodded in reply.

"Hm, so you will go to the Chthonic World with ten core disciples. Tomorrow, it will be my turn to go to the extreme north’s forbidden region, and the day after tomorrow it will be Luna to the Caelum World." Yuuki summarized the event schedule to Vanessa.

"But, is that alright? We have no connections and sufficient combat power in the Chthonic World." Zi Xuan was concerned with the ten core disciples who wished to hone their skills in the faraway foreign land.

"Don’t forget our Blue Soul Fox Fleet. We still have many connections and allies." Lynn added proudly.

"Please pardon me, but that will eliminate the purpose. Let me handle it with master. Today is my turn, the personal time. The ten core disciples shall do their respective tasks to break through to the 7th Rank." Vanessa voiced her disagreement firmly.

However, her expression immediately melted when her master rubbed her head. She lay comfortably on her master’s lap pillow, enjoying her time.

"Hmm~" Jophiel tapped her cheek as an idea crossed her mind. She received the revelation that she could book a day’s worth of her master’s time for granted.

A full day of joy with her master’s full attention mainly only for herself! Even if the other variables might come to disturb, she would always be the priority during the assistance. The only condition was that she had to ascend to 10th Rank first.

"It might take several years, but I got it." Jophiel held her fist close to her chest and her eyes burned with determination.

"Disciples, after breakfast, you will be teleported to your destination. Holy Knight Myra and Saint Daemyx are already waiting for you." Elysia put her hands together.

"Understood. We’re ready to go anytime, master." Gabriella swallowed her last bun and saluted.

After breakfast, Elysia bid her farewell to everyone. Elena stayed in Elysian Realm with Miko and Megami while Ai and Zera entered Elysia’s shadow. Today was Vanessa’s exclusive day, and Vanessa was so excited.

"We’ll be back at dinner." Vanessa waved her hand at her sisters.

"Yeah, please be careful. You have enemies everywhere there, so never let your guard down." Lynn reminded Vanessa firmly.

"Hehe~ I’m with master, so it’ll be fine. We’re there to cause trouble, to begin with." Vanessa smiled like a mischievous cat.

Elysia said goodbye to her Goddess sisters. They couldn’t tag along because they had something to do at the moment. Although she wished to take a look at the other side of Quadtria, she also had to fulfill her promise to fortify Vanessa’s foundation. It would be a day reserved for Vanessa by her side.

Elysia sent her core disciples to the Elysion Church’s main headquarters in the Chthonic World via teleportation. After that, she left the shrine with Vanessa by her side, hand-in-hand.

It had been a while since she observed the local inhabitants, especially the new recruits who lived at the foot of the mountain and the surrounding areas. She wanted to see them before she left for the Chthonic World.

"The Heavenly Dao is getting old. I’m grateful he’s still sane with the right mind, uncorrupted by anything after all those years. But, who can judge him for all of what he has given to the world?" Gaia sighed with a hint of lament as she looked at Elysia’s back and then the sky above.

"Hm? Why are you suddenly being sentimental? Also, what did you mean by your first sentence, Gaia?" Lifa closed one eye, glancing at Gaia next to her with concern.

"If heaven has a feeling, it will grow old. If someone has too many feelings, they will die young. But, our Ely only has love for her family, her close loyal subjects. He may try, but he will end up disappointed, especially because of her mysterious secrets and Elena’s desires." Gaia shook her head and turned around, walking away. She spoke as if He-Dao could hear her, but she didn’t know whether he was observing them or not.

"He should appreciate his loyal subjects around him more like what our master did. He already has a huge harem, and he’s still eyeing our Ely? That’s outrageous." Fortuna heaved a subtle sigh.