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nChapter 88: “Not Now, Matthew.”

nTranslator: Lonelytree

nThe moonlight shone through the owl’s body, casting a white shadow behind her. Matthew couldn’t see her face clearly, but he could vaguely tell that it was a woman’s figure.

nShe gave off a beautiful, holy, gentle, and reserved feeling.

n“Goddess.”

nMatthew bowed slightly to show his courtesy.

n” I’m here for you.”

nAssia didn’t beat around the bush. Instead, she chose to get straight to the point with a smile.

n“You must be wondering why I would provide so much help for free. That’s because I hope to get your help or even protection in the upcoming changes.”

nMatthew nodded slightly, expressing his willingness to listen.

n” The Dark Days are coming, and Aindor will usher in the darkest and most turbulent period after the Age of Enlightenment. Countless evil that was sealed in ancient times are reviving, and the saddest thing for the creatures of this continent is that not only will they have to fight against the Twilight Creatures, Abominations, and other monsters with their mortal bodies, but the gods who fought alongside them during the last Dark Days will also stand against them this time.”

nWhen Assia talked about the gods, she did not avoid them at all, as if she were not a member of the gods.

nShe smiled gently. “To the gods, the best news is that the calamity mage has left. This is exactly the news that the Seven Saint Alliance and you all don’t want to hear. But no matter what, this is already an established fact. Darkness and turmoil are coming. Matthew, it won’t reach you overnight, but it’S already on its way.”

nMatthew asked in a deep voice, “What is the Dark Age? And how did you know that the Calamity Mage had left Aindor? What if she turns back and kills the Gods?”

nAssia seemed to be prepared and immediately replied,

n” The operation of the universe follows a seemingly impermanent but traceable theorem, and so does our plane. Darkness and light always coexist. Before the Age of Enlightenment, the gods and mortals worked together to wipe out most of the dark things on this plane, but they were not completely destroyed. They just hid quietly, waiting for an opportunity to make a comeback.

n” The Dark Days are coming. When that day officially arrives, the power of all evil creatures will expand to an unimaginable level, and the power that symbolizes light will also be infinitely weakened according to the law of the rise and fall.

n“As for the calamity mage, it was her arrival that caused the Dark Ages. If it weren’t for the unexpected ascension of the Heavenly Palace, the power of the gods would have been enough to suppress those evil creatures for at least another 1000 years.

n” In fact, we can’t be sure if the Calamity Mage has left, but for the gods who are weak and on the verge of death and still have a hundred years of anger in their hearts, this is the best time. They are ready to unite and do something that can overturn the laws of the world. Due to anti-divination, I can’t tell you the details of that matter. You only need to know that the Aindor Continent will slowly enter an era of unrest.

n“Everyone will be involved in the flames of war and disputes. No one will be spared.”

nAs she spoke.

nThere was a hint of pity in her tone and expression.

n“They?”

nMatthew looked at Assia suspiciously.

nDid the Goddess of Moonlight mean that she was not one of the gods who caused trouble?

n“What else?”

nThere was a hint of dissatisfaction and resentment in Assia’s tone.

n“If I was willing to join their ranks, why do you think I voluntarily gave up the domain of ‘Moon’ when

nI was forced to ascend to the throne in the Heavenly Palace, leaving myself with only the domain of ‘Moonlight’?”

nWas Assia the Moon Goddess?

nDid she voluntarily give up the Moon Godhood?

nMatthew knew that he had learned an extremely secretive piece of information.

n” Of course, I admit that giving up that part of my godhood is the best way to preserve myself in the process of ascending to the throne in the Heavenly Palace. The calamity mage made the rule that the weaker one is, the closer one is to the mortal world. Moonlight is the medium that can get closest to the material world, so I became one of the few gods who can influence the mortal world.”

nAssia continued, ” But I do not like what they do. I did not participate in the three curses, which is proof. If you doubt this, you can go to the people of the Alliance of Seven Saints to verify it.”

nMatthew nodded.

nHe was willing to believe Assia. After all, it was not difficult to verify such things.

n“So, what do you want me to do for you?”

nMatthew asked.

nAssia said frankly,

n“I think that the gods’ crazy plan is unlikely to succeed. If it fails, it will bring irreversible damage to the Heavenly Palace. I will also be affected. I hope that if that happens, you can give me a certain amount of protection.”

nMatthew was surprised. “Why me? I’m just a 2nd tier mage.”

nAssia sighed softly.

n” The first reason is that I can’t find anyone else. With the heresy and efforts of the Seven Saint Alliance, the gods are completely evil in the hearts of people, especially mages. It has been many years since a new Druid was born in the Moonlight Forest. My influence in the mortal world is declining day by day. Coincidentally, you appeared in front of me.

n” The second reason is that I think you have a bright future ahead of you. You have Ronan’s Patronus on you. I know that guy. He won’t waste his few Patronus on someone with no potential.”

nMatthew was slightly shocked.

nHe didn’t even realize that the Great Mage Ronan had permanently cast a “Patronus Spell ” on him!

nAnd these words coming from Assia’s mouth could also be considered a kind gesture in a sense.

n“Oh right, is Great Mage Ronan really trapped in the astral world? Was this part of the Gods ‘plan?”

nMatthew hurriedly asked.

nAssia blinked.

n“This is a topic that I can’t say.

n“But I can assure you that a scourge like Ronan won’t die so easily.”

nMatthew understood instantly. He interpreted at least three pieces of information:

nRonan was indeed trapped in the astral plane.

nThis was the work of the gods.

nThere was a high chance that Ronan would not die.

nMatthew pondered.

nHe combed through the goddess’ words and found no flaws for the time being. Then, he said,

n” I’m willing to provide you with a certain amount of protection as long as it’s within my ability. However, the final interpretation of this protection is still in my hands. The extent to which I can do it will depend on how much value you can provide me.”

nThese words were very bare.

nBut he won in honesty.

nAfter hearing this, Assia was not angry but happy. She smiled and looked at Matthew. “What do you need me to provide, young Necromancer?”

nMatthew simply asked, “I want to know how far you are willing to go for this.”

nAssia said boldly, ” If you become strong enough in the Dark Age, you can have a wife who used to be the Moon Goddess.”

n“That’s all?!”

nUnknowingly, Matthew also became a little arrogant.

nAssia looked at him bitterly. “Then what else do you want to do? Greedy necromancers?”

nAt this point.

nHer approachable aura instantly vanished.

nAn insufferably powerful aura pressed down on Matthew’s chest!

nMatthew almost fell to his Imees.

n“I am the Moon Goddess. I cannot be blasphemed!”

nAssia suddenly changed into a sacred and inviolable face, and her eyes were filled with disgust and

ndisgust as She 100ked at Matthew.

n“Dirty and weak necromancer, you think you can get your hands on the Moon Maiden with your mere 2nd tier strength? “I can crush you like an ant.”

nAs she spoke.

nThe shadow made of moonlight slowly walked towards Matthew.

nMatthew’s vision seemed to freeze.

nThe world spun.

nAll he could see was a pair of fair, bare feet stepping on the barren land.

nThose cute and playful toes were so delicious to him.

n“It’s the power of Charm…’

nMatthew shook his head vigorously.

nThe domain of ” Temperance ” was suddenly activated!

nHowever, this was not enough to immediately remove the charm of the goddess. Instead, it caused Matthew to fall into a longer tug-of-war.

nAfter an unknown period of time.

nOnly then did he suddenly wake up from his dazed state.

nHis back was already drenched.

nHis lips were extremely dry.

nMatthew knelt on one knee, panting.

n“Phew, the goddess really knows how to play…So powerful.”

nMatthew was shocked when he recalled what had just happened. He had the Heart of Tranquil Water, and his Will attribute was not low. He was immune to the seduction of the Fairy Princess Lulu and the Succubus, but in front of the Goddess of Moonlight, all of this almost fell apart!

nThe gods were indeed powerful.

nAt this moment, he suddenly felt a burning sensation in his chest. He looked down and saw that there was another message on the believer badge.

nOn the eve of the Dark Age, the number of Evil Art Masters on this continent will increase by a hundredfold. Remember to be careful of the Order of Calamity. By the way, you have a strong will. I’m very satisfied.

nEvil Art Masters?

nMatthew was deep in thought.

nAt this moment.

nAfter being possessed by the goddess, Ella finally woke up.

nShe looked at Matthew, who was kneeling on one knee in a daze and said in surprise, “Matthew, what are you doing?”

nImmediately after.

nMiss Owl’s voice became bashful. “Aiyaya, I’ve heard people say that this is a fixed position humans use when they want to seek a mate.

n“No, Matthew.”

nMatthew didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

nHe wanted to explain.

nBut Ella said, “At least not before you master the owl’s shapeshifting form.”

nMatthew was completely stunned.

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