Chapter 61 : More Gifts (2)

Embra P.O.V

"...bra, Embra!!" (Keinnayi)

Hm? Oh. I was lost in my thoughts. How unbecoming of me. *smile*

"Are you listening, Embra? You should take care of your body instead of always thinking about how to get stronger. You were not like that before, right? You were always calm and collected, always thinking far, far ahead of where I can't see. Why did you change into such a man who likes training?" (Keinnayi)

It seems, my dear wife's complaints are not over yet. *smile*

"Keinnayi, my niece, thine husband must have learned the lesson by now. Thou should not get so worked up. Right, Embra?" (Gaia)

Fortunately, Goddess Gaia intervene and decided to stop the conversation. Of course, I got her intentions and follow Goddess Gaia's wish because I still remember the important matters.

"Keinnayi, I have no excuse. I am sorry I have worried you this much. I will try to keep my training moderate while taking care of my body. Alright? You have my word. So, calm down." (Embra)

I smile warmly and express my mind to the best of my ability to calm Keinnayi. Hearing my words, Keinnayi sighs, and her previous worked-up self begin to weaken and she calms down gradually. She put an apologetic face and her eyes look like she is a little guilty.

"... I am sorry, Embra. Great Aunt. I- I was worried about him." (Keinnayi)

Goddess Gaia smiles warmly at her niece and appears beside her to pet her head. I cannot read minds but, I still noticed Goddess Gaia's atmosphere and her sadness when she pets her niece.

"Thou... very much resemble my dearest sister in having great love. I am not angry at thou. Do not feel guilty." (Gaia)

Keinnayi nods and her face become normal. It seems her guilt is becoming to lessen now that Goddess Gaia herself console her. But, as I was about to reassure Keinnayi, I heard Goddess Gaia's voice in my mind. I immediately lower my mental barrier and listen to her words that sound a little sad.

"Embra... This is my request to thee. I ask. I ask from the bottom of the heart. Do not break my niece's heart." (Gaia)

There is no mental barrier anymore. So, I openly express my emotions that states that I will never break Keinnayi's heart. Words are cheap. That's why I express my resolve and emotions to Goddess Gaia and it seems she is pleased because she smiles gently again while petting her niece.

Goddess Lashili starts talking after reading the mood and try to change the subject. I have to give my thumbs up to her for her thoughtfulness. *thumbs up, sis*

*shudder*

*c-cough* OK. Reminder to my future self, let's not call Goddess Lashili, 'sis'. Her eyes are scary.

"Alright, now that, you have calmed down, Keinnayi girl, rest assured. I will also watch over him so that he will not be too reckless. So, stop worrying about him. We have many important matters to attend to such as giving Embra, his compensation for this old fool's reckless actions." (Lashili)

"Ah, yes. Thank you for your consideration." (Keinnayi)

After I talked a few words to Keinnayi, she finally returns to her normal self. I have to promise her not to be reckless again next time without calculating the winning percentage before. Her friend, Algadore and Sethar also console Keinnayi and promise her that they will also keep an eye on me.

I feel a little bit of guilt and promise myself not to be reckless again and worry about Keinnayi.

Goddess Gaia starts talking after getting everyone's attention.

"Embra. I heard thy promise loud and clear. So, I will trust thee from now on. Please be careful in thine actions." (Gaia)

"Yes. I will. You have my word." (Embra)

"Good. Let me tell what the heaven court has decided for this old fool. Because of his ambitious self and reckless actions, heaven court determined that he be punished for ten thousand years in his own realm and stripped off his power along with authority over this world. Unless the foreign force invades this force or the dangerous situation like the planet's destruction, he will not be able to get out of his own realm or use his power and authority.

Next, Embra, heaven court has agreed to thine request, and the old man himself will make the sword. For the other request of giving you a piece of land in the world, there is a limitation. To explain in ways thou will understand, the total land, thou owns must not exceed 1 million square miles. I said land but, it is alright for you to declare some parts in the ocean too.

Are thou satisfied with that, Embra?" (Gaia)

One million...? One million square miles?!! I mean... Seriously? Now, my past self looks like a beggar. Oh, dear. *cough*

I could not believe my ear and ask two times but, both creator Goddesses assure me that it is true. Keinnayi gives me a thumbs up and I know immediately what she means. It means. I can choose any land I want. Well, I will leave the most complicated thing for later, and for now, let's ask about the sword.

"*cough* I am still doubting my ear in hearing that all the one million square miles land will be under my control but, well, I will leave it for later. For now, please prepare me a weapon." (Embra)

Goddess Gaia laughs a little when I mention that and talks to me while calling the old god to come here. Now, I am feeling pity for the old god who looks miserable.

"That amount of land is nothing. I was about to ask a whole continent but, thou are still young and thy strength is not yet enough to protect a continent. That's why thou only got that small piece of land." (Gaia)

"I- I think that is not small but, well, let's talk about the sword please. I have a hunch that the matter of 'Land' is going to be troublesome." (Embra)

I have to change the topic because I am no doubt the matter of 'land' is going to become a little bit troublesome. Since ancient times, the matter of who owns what land is the most difficult problem to solve isn't it. Many conflicts and wars start from that 'Lands' too. So, for now, let's focus on obtaining a demon-slaying sword.

"Alright, then. Thou wished for a demon-slaying sword, yes?" (Gaia)

"Yes, that is correct. There are demons in this world. So, I am in need of a sword that is capable of killing demons." (Embra)

"I see. Then, God Arluzax Dunbalf, as per thou punishment by heaven court, proceed to create a sword capable of slaying a demon for Embra with all the best materials you have." (Gaia)

"I accept my punishment. To forge the sword for the young man, let us go to my realm. Follow me, young man." (Old god)

The old god who is kneeling on both knees bows towards the goddesses and Goddess Gaia nods her head in approval. The old man looks so small that I even begin to pity them but, well, for now, the sword is the first priority. And, while we are at it, let's ask for the 'breath' technique from the old man, too.

I am thinking about getting friendly with the old god and ask about the 'breath' technique from him while looking at the old god opening a black hole in the air. It seems it is the tunnel or more like a door that leads to the old god's realm. While I was thinking about how to approach the old man to get what I want, people walk ahead of me to the front black hole.

What? Am I not the only one who is going with the old man?

To my surprise, everyone beside Goddess Lashili and Goddess Gaia is coming together with me to the old god's realm. The two goddesses bid me farewell while saying that they will be staying here. I have many questions I want to ask but, my question fell on deaf ears because I was soon dragged by Keinnayi to the black hole.