Vengeance of the Returner

Chapter 184: Temple of heredia

"So this here is the Temple huh?"

Nix uttered looking at the run-down building which was covered with shrubs and dust.

"I will stay away from the temple My Imperator."

"Hmm, I understand" Nix replied to the Dwarf and turned towards Cinzia and Camila.

"You both wait outside the path as well. I will call you after I finish my conversation."

Receiving their nod he walked towards the big arch that paved the path towards the temple. Unlike other temples, this one was quite small. The walls had cracks and several openings as well. Well, there was no roof to the inside of the temple which led sunlight into the temple and fall on the statue of Heredia.

Temples are like the station from which the gods exchange powers or contact with the Mid world and their statues are like pillars that grant them and their followers a way to trade powers. Divinity is something they get from their followers in exchange the bestow them blessings and powers. And the temples were the answer for the trading. 

Every temple has a certain capacity or range from which it can absorb divinity which was also why they needed more temples built for them.

"Heredia."

Nix called outstanding in front of Heredia's unkempt statue which was surrounded by shrubs and cracks. 

He waited a few seconds as a pillar of white light shot out from the base of the statue. Soon the crystals that were placed in the place of her eyes glimmered in gold as a voice entered his head.

"Alright, it's good to talk to you again... Let me cut to the chase. I need you to help my companions and as per our deal I will do what I said." He said indifferently and quickly.

"I did not expect you to accept this request quickly." Nix lamented with a smirk looking at the statue.

He did not kneel nor bow his head, he looked straight at the eyes of the statue.

'Pawn?'

He thought and asked again furrowing his brows.

"Precious?" 

She said jokingly.

"Haha, is that so? Aren't you too teasing for a goddess? I might sound cheesy or cocky. But, how about going on a date with me when I reach Ether?"

"Jokes apart, I would like to know about the war," Nix said without showing any emotion on his face.

Suddenly her voice turned serious.

"I warn you. Be prepared to face the destined.>

"You are talking about Feroz khan and Nate Fraser, I assume?" He said lifting one of his eyebrows up.

"Tch, Well-Well... About Destiny again? I wish to see what's your destiny connects with me. You seem quite friendly to humans like me, which is kind of a red flag." He uttered clicking his tongue.

"Could I say? Like a bad omen?"

"May I know what it is?"

"Sounds good."

He smiled scratching his chin and looked at Cinzia.

Until now the three of them did not understand what he was talking to the statue since they were far in distance from the path that was blocked with were several tables and chairs positioned in a messed manner.

"I will call them out. And you will give massive levels to them both since that's what you gods promised to those that will participate in the war."

Nix said and walked out of the place sending them both in.

It seems leveling up will get messed up if someone intervenes.

"All the best."

He said patting Cinzia's ass with a smile as he passed by her.

"You!!"

She jumped in a startle before long he had reached the outside of the temple.

"So, Camila? Still gonna keep that straight face?"

He asked Camila who was standing next to the dwarf.

'A man who has been recognized by gods. I thought he is a ruthless monster. But by heart, he is still a young man huh?'

The Dwarf thought and did not dare utter those words out loud and just watched Nix's action with a smile.

"Hmphh! Aren't you too rude? You just thought of me as just a replaceable woman in your harem. I am not important to you! You just accepted me since I proposed to you. You did not even convince me yet, you play around with your girlfriend."

She pouted turning her head away.

"Hey..."

Nix couldn't get words out of his mouth as he felt guilty. It seems like he did too much in front of her eyes. Though it was her misassumption about his character in the first place. It seems like she still wanted him to perceive her instead of making her apologize to him.

She had her turned away from him and placed his hand on her chin and turned her face gently. He was shocked as tears flowed down her cheeks.

"Hey... I do not know how to convince. I am really sorry for not taking it out...And please don't think you are not important to me."

He said and swept away the fringe of hair that fell on her face while looking straight at her eyes with worry.

"Hnggg! Hngg!"

She whimpered and hugged him tightly while crying out loud. Never in his wildest dreams did he think that this woman had such hard feelings for him? He felt bad that he didn't give attention to the signs she was showing. He noticed that she was silent all along this journey but he thought it was just because she was angry.

"I am sorry."

He uttered firmly embracing her with her head laid on his chest. Though he did not know have that much of a reason to apologize in the first place. He did it continuously whispering into her ears while caressing her soft blue hair.

'Good to be young.'

The Dwarf uttered feeling awkward like a third wheel and drifted his attention into the temple where Cinzia was levitating in front of the statue engulfed by golden light.

Soon her body slowly descended down to the ground and when she opened her eyes a green light glimmered in her eyes, after slightly bowing to the statue she walked out and noticed Nix hugging Camila.

"Looks like everything cleared up?"

She said indifferently.

"Yeah, I think so."

He uttered while caressing her head and looked down at her.

"Camila are you still angry with your Oppa?"

He said looking at Camila who was still in his embrace.

"No, Oppa"

She said with a smile looking up at him.

He wiped her tears on her flushed cheeks and said."Enter the temple. I will wait here."

She nodded her head and entered in. He then drifted his eyes towards Cinzia using his Truth eye.

[Private ability: Truth eye activated]

Cinzia blinked her eyes looking at him with wonder why he is looking at her like that.

"Tch, if you are hesitant to ask my level. I can just say it. I am Level eight Now."

"You are now a Ranker huh? Spear queen."

"Oi, how did you know?" she said with a surprise.

"Did I not say that I have the ability to see the information of others?"

"Yeah, but this is the first time you revealed reading my information and yes that's my Class."

She said proudly.

"So, spear queen... I have been wondering for a while. Can you teach me spearmanship?"

Nix asked.

"Tch, why are you so hesitant to ask this? Sure, let's do it. But, I warn you. My training will be Demonic."

She said with pride.

"Alright, I will be in your care, my queen."

He said with a smile.

"Oppa!!"

Camila jumped on his back abruptly and hugged him. For some reason, she seemed extremely happy.

"Looks like someone gained four levels in one ago." He said slightly turning back.

"Yess! Yess! Thanks to you!"

He smiled and looked at the Dwarf who was looking at his own axe since he felt awkward.

"Vlarion, Sorry for you leaving you out man. Can we go now?"

"It's fine My Imperator."

The Vlarion said with a wry smile.