My Goddess is Good at Pretending-Chapter 601: Luncheon Trap
Just as Miko had previously predicted, Jensen, the Starlight Vanguard from the Heavenly Manor, gained the victory with ease.
As the most talented prodigy in the younger generation, his providence was blessed by the stars. Moreover, he never once suffered defeat since he embarked on the path of cultivation. He could even fight a drawn battle against his master back in his sect when he was only at 6th Rank, rivaling the Demi-God despite the three realms’ difference.
The Gu Insect Tamer, Gu Cheng, fared no better than Sebas. He lost to Jensen in less than ten moves.
After the emcee announced the victor, Jensen extended his hand to his opponent. "Please pardon me, bro. I can’t help it. It’s not that you’re weak, but that I’m too strong. No hard feelings."
He could be as arrogant as he usually did, but they would meet again on the battlefield during the holy war as comrades, and since this was the quarterfinals, then he at least had to show respect to his opponent.
"Ugh, yeah. Thank you for sparing my prime insects." Gu Cheng could only sigh and accept the outstretched hand, returning to his feet.
His opponent gave him five free chances to attack at the beginning, and he failed to gain the upper hand. After that, he couldn’t block the opponent’s attacks and it led to his utter defeat.
Fortunately, the prime insects that he cultivated from eggs like his own children survived Jensen’s finisher move. It would be okay for the side-kick insects, but it would be a huge loss if the prime insects died. He couldn’t afford to lose them.
Just like the old saying, there was a sky above the sky, the stronger above the powerful, and a monster amongst the geniuses. He just somehow encountered this kind of monster even though their ages and ranks were not much different.
"Well, I guess I will face the last two heroes in the semi-final and grand finale. I hope they are as strong as I expected." Jensen sheathed his sword on his back and left with both hands behind his head.
"Well, that’s obvious considering the Elysion Church only aims to test the White Hero. That is if you manage to defeat the Scarlet Swordmaster, Sir Jensen." Gu Cheng couldn’t help but commend while putting his insects back in his storage pouch.
"Yeah, sure. He’s a tough opponent for sure, but he’s not enough to beat me." Jensen smirked, understanding that it required more than talents, blessings, and skills to defeat him.
Honestly, he sensed no threat from the Scarlet Swordmaster. If he excluded the Elysion Church’s representatives, the only one who could defeat him in this tournament was the White Hero.
After the last match of the quarter-final was concluded, the Martial Arts Competition finally arrived at the semi-final round. This time, Megami did something to the random draw once again, ensuring that Gabriella would face Mashiro.
Richard pulled his card, and he found his opponent in the semi-final was none other than the most talented prodigy in the younger generation, Jensen.
"Haha! I guessed that you would be my next opponent. Since you are the 2nd in command in the Hero Party, I will not be lenient. So, make sure to face me with your best, Scarlet Swordmaster." Jensen put his hands on his waist, laughing happily because his guess was right.
"Heh... I hope you can still back up that arrogance. See you again in the arena after the short break." Richard’s lips twitched slightly, feeling that his opponent was so arrogant. He simply turned around and bid his farewell.
"Hmm~" Jensen blew a leaf to play a battle song melody. For some reason, his attention was drawn toward the Elysion Church’s quarter.
His sight fell on the Priestess Jovee as she was recently known for her charm and beauty, and then his gaze fell on Miss Gabriel. This noble elf came with the title Elven Valkyrie, and his gut feeling told him that she could beat him up in just three moves if she was serious.
Truthfully, his gut feeling also told him that some dangerous individuals could defeat him in the Elysion Church’s representatives, and it intrigued him a lot. If possible, he wished to spar with them on another occasion, and that opportunity could come during the holy war next week. He would be there to challenge them.
When his gaze caught the sight of the sacred priestess, he immediately averted his gaze. It was truly strange because he couldn’t even maintain eye contact with her. He just caught a glimpse of her angelic visage and ethereal gaze, but his heart and starlight blessing were pounding for no reason. It had been happening since yesterday! He had no idea why, but he couldn’t look at the sacred priestess for more than three seconds because of it.
"What’s wrong, me?" Jensen asked himself. He shook his head and leaped back to his sect’s quarter right away.
It was a lunch break and a recovery period before the semi-final round for an hour. Gabriella didn’t even need to draw the card and her opponent was already determined, the one she had to test to the best of his abilities.
She had to do it to learn more about the leading hero’s cheat abilities. It was also a favor so he wouldn’t suffer greatly during the holy war, but for that, she had to push him to his utmost limits under the extreme pressure that he couldn’t defeat.
"It’s lunch break! We’ve prepared lunch for everyone~" Miko put a large dining table at their VIP quarter’s back row, complete with lunch packages for everyone served on it.
Hearing that, Gabriella put the other matter aside and joined everyone for the luncheon party prepared by their master.
At that time, Megami’s group also enjoyed their family lunch at their camp. For some reason, the Glorious God finally showed up to their yesterday’s camp spot, and he found nobody was there.
Just like yesterday’s situation, Megami released a subtle divine marker, inviting the guests to her camp as it was only shifted three meters to the side.
Noticing the invitation, Rhykdohr went to greet the Goddesses. He was already around to watch the top 14 and quarterfinal rounds, but his comrades still had something to do at the moment and were only able to join him just now.
He could have come alone to meet the Nine-Tailed Fox Goddess, but she was obviously there with her gang, and it was pretty unwise to greet them alone.
After passing through the invisible barrier, what awaited Rhykdohr was as he had expected. The Nine-Tailed Fox Goddess came with her gang of Deities and Demi-Gods. A group full of rare beauties, but their appearance was different from yesterday.
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They no longer wore their high-level disguise anymore. They came with their true appearance, although there were still some of the authentic foxkin. There was an elf, human, fairy, merfolk, and demihuman, but when he added them up, the number did not match up with yesterday. They came with more people!
"You’ve come, Lord Rhykdohr. We’re currently having lunch. So, please have a seat. Feel free to join us for lunch." Gaia faintly smiled, inviting the Glorious God to the nearby empty seat.
"Then, please pardon my intrusion." Rhykdohr somehow felt like he had come to visit someone else’s place even though this area was his territory.
He sat down, wondering about the origin of his sudden uneasiness. His comrades who floated around his head as the consciousness wisps also wondered because they faintly felt the oddities. The Nine-Tailed Fox Goddess wasn’t the only divine being in this group, so they should be careful.
As they thought about it, they soon realized that they couldn’t find the mentioned Nine-Tailed Fox Goddess anywhere! The only nine-tailed fox there was only a Nine-Tailed Snow Fox Deity.
"May I know who you are looking for, Lord Rhykdohr?" Megami asked politely.
"This voice... are you the Nine-Tailed Fox Goddess?" Rhykdohr blinked his eyes in shock. The one he was looking for sat across from him, and her appearance this time was more like a human lady, no longer a vixen.
"That’s me. I guess we have yet to properly introduce ourselves yesterday. You may call me Megami. We’re the Elysium Pantheon." Megami nodded slightly while glancing at Gaia and Fortuna as she knew they wished to exchange some ’pleasantries’ with the Glorious God and his Council of Gods.
"Ahem! W-well..." Rhykdohr cleared his throat, taking it for granted. They mentioned it as Sacred Sakura yesterday, but the Elysium Pantheon might be something.
He was there to talk about the matches. For the next round, their respective leading hero would face each other, the White Hero versus the Elven Valkyrie. For this peak match, he wished to brainstorm with the Goddess who backed up such a talent.
"Excuse me, Lord Rhykdohr. Do you have a moment to talk about our lord and savior?" Gaia opened the conversation, and Fortuna came as her helper.
Even though Elysia said they would demand an explanation from the Glorious God directly in the Divine World the day after tomorrow, it wouldn’t hurt to inquire about some information about the hero summoning at the current opportunity.
"???" Rhykdohr looked left and right questioningly.
Two beautiful ladies came to sit on either side of him, but for some reason, his uneasiness peaked all of a sudden. If these ladies wished to talk about the lord and savior, then it was probably about the Lord of Heaven, but it should have nothing to do with him.
When the dishes and liquor were served for the Glorious God, Gaia secretly poured the immortal wine, and Rhykdohr soon became drunk without realizing it. Both the body he possessed and his divine consciousness were affected by the intoxicating effects.
Since the situation and atmosphere were set, Gaia and Fortuna looked at each other and began the interrogation, disguising it as praises and light conversations. To ensure it went smoothly, Gaia had to silence the floating wisps around the guest’s head so they wouldn’t alert their lord.
