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"However, before you leave, we have to do something first." Said Theia.
"Indeed, we've assessed the power of the new Demon King, and it is not something that you can fight properly. We've decided to, for the first time ever, to change our traditions." Cronus spoke.
"Therefore, we'll grant you more Divine Protections. The more you have, the stronger you can grow and the faster you will. To fight against this Demon King's strange, almost otherworldly Abilities, it is the only thing we can do." Oceanus said.
"Wait, what?! More?! I don't want more! Leave us alone!" I cried.
"No, but Sylphy, we are already cursed anyways. We might as well take more curses!" Aquarina said.
"Ah, she's really calling our divine protections as curses…" Sighed Theia.
"W-Well, it can't be helped…" Oceanus sighed.
Aquarina meant that we were already into this anyways and there was no way to actually escape, so we might as well get more help even if it meant getting more of these damned divine protections.
"Ugh… fine, whatever." I sighed.
"Then it is decided." Theia nodded.
"Aquarina, thanks for convincing her." Oceanus said.
"I know Sylphy might be disrespectful sometimes, but she's a nice person." Said Aquarina. "We are willing to take the burden of your curses."
"THEY ARE NOT CURSES!" All the Gods said at the same time, as if they were losing their patience at long last.
After that, they sighed and relaxed.
"We've decided to give each one of you an additional Divine Protection from another god, someone related to your Affinities." Said Theia. "For Sylphy…"
"I'll do it, of course." Hyperion smiled.
A gigantic burly man walked towards me.
"Ugh, can't I get a nature or life divine protection instead?" I sighed.
"Hey! Don't get cocky now. Many warriors and heroes have wished to get this from me! I am admired as one of the strongest gods that represents the sun itself!" Hyperion pridefully.
"Yeah, yeah…" I sighed, as I simply received his power, a fireball entered my soul.
FLAAAASSSSHHH!!!
The change was almost immediate. The power of my Fire Attribute Magic skyrocketed in mere seconds. I even felt as if a small sun suddenly emerged inside of my very soul! My Magic Circle and my Physique, both of them developed even further.
I think my fire attribute power might be several times stronger than before now… Just how many Fire Attribute Runes did I get? Thousands, maybe?
In fact, isn't this bonus way more generous than Theia's Divine Protection?
So Theia was either being stingy, or she's way weaker than Hyperion.
I guess even amongst gods, there's power levels.
"Hyperion, did you blessed my father as well?" I asked.
"I did, yes. Your father's an exceptional warrior. I know that as long as you've got him, he'll protect you and help you grow stronger." Hyperion nodded while crossing his burly arms.
Even though I got his divine protection, Alice didn't come to tell me through the system's messages. It could be possible that familiars cannot come here, and that even the power of the system is suppressed in this Divine Realm…
"And for Aquarina… I've also decided your second patron." Oceanus said.
"Huh? Who is it?" Wondered Aquarina, taking a look at the black robbed God.
Maybe she wanted his blessing? I think Shade has the Blessing of the God of Death.
Sadly for her, the most gentle and motherly looking of the goddesses walked towards her, giving her a big kiss in her forehead.
It was Tethys, the Chief Goddess of Fresh Water and Nursery.
"It is me, dear."
FLAAASH!
Aquarina quickly felt an overflowing divine power reach her soul and body, enchanting everything in an instant. Her eyes shone bright blue.
"I am the most compatible with you. With the combination of Oceanus Divine Protection and mine, you've got quite a strong start. But that shouldn't be enough even. Two big blessings and… we'll bring our strongest Demigods as well."
Tethys quickly called forth three beautiful mermaids, they were someone Aquarina and I had seen before, the playful mermaid triplets that often played around the divine realm of the gods. It was Amatheia, Amphinome, and Amphithoe.
"Ooh! Aquarina! You've grown so much!"
"You're such a beautiful girl!"
"What a wonderful pair of sapphire-like eyes!"
The three mermaids surrounded Aquarina, praising her beauty and then they all kissed a part of her body. One kissed her cheeks, the other her left hand, and the other her right hand.
FLAAASH!
Their divine protections were weak compared to the gods, very weak. However, once they all granted it at the same time, their little divine protections combined in a strong one, boosting Aquarina's magic power even more.
"And… well, we requested to help you as well, Sylphy."
"I am glad you've calmed down."
Two gods appeared in front of me. One of them resembled a beautiful lady made of flames, and the other a man made of pure shiny light. It was Aeolus, the God of Sunshine and Fiere, the Goddess of Burning Passion
"Ah, it's you guys…"
I remember meeting them for the first time when I was brought here to be given a divine protection by Theia… but that was it. I barely remember them to be honest.
"Come on you're looking at us as if you're so bored!" Sighed Aeolus.
"We'll make your time be worth it." Fiere smiled.
FLASH!
The two touched my shoulders, as they imbued their divine power into my soul. Once more, my aura erupted with new power and blah, blah, blah. I just wanted to get out of here.
"Thanks… I guess." I sighed. "Can we go now?!"
"Yes, you may go." Theia smiled back at me.
"Remember, heroes, find the others." Said Cronus.
"Um, I'll think about it." I said while ignoring his request. "Wait… before sending me off, I want to ask some things. What about the Evil Gods? The Evil God of Dungeons and the Evil God of the Abyss! Are you dealing with them?"
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