Chapter 72

Chapter 72

The frightening thing about the constellation battle! Even for a powerful constellation, losing a few times would cause their level to drop in an instant. The bigger they bet, the bigger they lost.

“Why?”

“I have no luck...”

That wasn’t it, though. The biggest reason for her losses was that Adaquaniel, one of the goddess’ most powerful combat angels, was out searching for Choi Yeonseung! She thought she could win without Adaquaniel, but that was a mistake.

The goddess lost over and over again. When she did, rather than summoning Adaquaniel, she sent even more angels to find him. Adaquaniel would return sooner if they could finish the task faster!The origin of this chapter's debut can be traced to N0v3l--B1n.

Of course, that was a crazy idea. She should’ve avoided a constellation battle somehow. Without any useful combat household members, the goddess accumulated multiple defeats. She finally understood her situation and stopped the constellation battles when her power of existence fell below the intermediate level, but it was already too late.

“Uh, I don’t think it’s because you’re unlucky.”

“I have no luck.”

The goddess stubbornly insisted. Choi Yeonseung tried to say, ‘I think it’s just because you’re stupid,’ but she already seemed to be having enough difficulties.

‘So that’s why her situation has gone so awry.’

She had clearly become shabby after losing her realm and followers.

“But Goddess-nim, my master doesn’t decide if someone’s worthy of becoming his ally based on their strength. He’d much rather join hands with a constellation than a strong one.”

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ asks why we can’t just look at strength when finding allies. It doesn’t think it’ll be that big of a problem if we don’t form an alliance with the goddess...]

[The ‘Manipulator of Dreams and Desires’ agrees!]

Choi Yeonseung’s words surprised the goddess. Requesting an alliance with someone without considering their power was extremely rare in the Abyss. The Undefeated Incarnation of Training had just recently appeared and was still making a name for himself, yet he already had such a wide mindset? The goddess was moved. However, at the same time...

She felt jealous of the constellation who gained the household member she was aiming for!

“... Do you have any complaints about the Undefeated Incarnation of Training? Does he have a bad temper, is a bit cold, or has any bad habits...?”

She knew her current behavior was unsightly for a constellation, but she still wanted to find something where she was better. Just one...!

“... Not really.” Choi Yeonseung was flustered. Why was she asking this?

‘Ah. She’s trying to figure me out as an ally.’

“The Undefeated Incarnation of Training is a perfect constellation. He is generous, merciful to his household, and thorough in combat...”

Praising himself was very embarrassing. The cat constellation even giggled!

However, Choi Yeonseung held back and praised himself.

“Yes...” The goddess became even more sullen.

“?!”

Why?

“Do you not like the alliance offer?”

“N-No. Honestly, I appreciate it.”

Now the goddess had stopped all constellation battles and was living in seclusion. If she bumped into another constellation and lost, she could lose her status as a constellation! Under such circumstances, this alliance was a very welcome suggestion.

“However, alliances can only be seamlessly formed when all parties involved know exactly what the others want. I don’t know what the Undefeated Incarnation of Training desires. I’m afraid we will be disappointed in each other if we form an alliance. My ability to foresee the future is currently weakened.”

Her status as a constellation had gone down, so her power was bound to weaken along with it.

“It doesn’t matter.”

“What does the Undefeated Incarnation of Training want, then?”

“Your advice.”

“My advice...?”

“My master is a new constellation, so he’s in the dark about the situation of the constellations and constellation battles on Earth. He wants advice on that. Moreover, even if your power has been weakened, the ability to glimpse into the future is still powerful.”

“......”

The goddess closed her mouth and was deep in thought.

Choi Yeonseung’s proposal was a good one. Now wasn’t the time for her to refuse the proposal. A constellation who didn’t participate in constellation battles would have to yield and retreat in all competitions. She had to restore her power of existence at all costs!

[You have obtained the goddess’ power, ‘Future Sight.’]

[Future Sight]

[Rank: ?

A glimpse of an uncertain future will momentarily come to you.]

Future Sight was a powerful skill given by a goddess who could see into the future. However...

“You have to be careful when using that skill.”

“?”

“The images it’ll show you aren’t always certain...” The goddess pointed to herself. Choi Yeonseung immediately realized what she was implying.

“You can’t use it as you want and you can’t be sure if the future you see is the right one. So you always have to be careful.”

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ grumbles about what type of power this is.]

It was random, and it could be wrong! Hence, it could strangle him if it made a mistake!

‘I was curious about how the goddess saw the future. Did she keep making mistakes because of how this works?’

Nevertheless, he couldn’t help feeling grateful for being given a gift.

“Thank you. I will use it well.”

“I’m glad. If you have any complaints about the Undefeated Incarnation of Training, please feel free to let me know.”

“No... I don’t think that will happen.”

***

-What do you think?

-I think she’s okay. She seems more reliable than I expected.

Unlike what she said before, the Manipulator of Dreams and Desires surprisingly accepted her quite well.

-What? That’s a bit different from what you said last time.

-I was just expecting her to be more dubious.

The Manipulator of Dreams and Desires had expected the goddess to be a cunning and suspicious plotter. After all, she could just use her power to glimpse into the future for herself! However, the goddess was far from being a plotter. No, her plots were so sloppy that she wouldn’t even be a good fit for the role. The manipulator didn’t know about her other abilities, but they at least didn’t have to suspect betrayal or surprises.

-She’s so sloppy I doubt she’ll betray or cheat us.

-...That evaluation is a bit sad. In any case, I’m glad you’re fine with her joining us.

-She’ll be a good adviser. After all, she has existed since the beginning and has the power to see the future.

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ says that the goddess doesn’t seem to like the incarnation of training very much.]

-What? Really?

Choi Yeonseung was flustered. They were allies, but the goddess didn’t seem to like him very much? Why? He didn’t do anything wrong.

-It’s only natural that she does. She lost the person she wanted to turn into her household member to another constellation. Even I would’ve hated that.

-That can’t be helped, though...

-Maybe that’s why she didn’t say much. I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s jealous deep down. In any case, you should be careful. The jealousy of a constellation is more terrifying than you think.

The jealousy of mortals is also scary, but the jealousy of a constellation was far worse.

Choi Yeonseung felt complicated. The goddess was jealous of Choi Yeonseung the constellation because of Choi Yeonseung the household member.

‘There’s nothing I can do about this...’

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ advises you to talk to the goddess as if you’re being treated badly. She might give you more if you do.]

-That’s good. Beauty is a trick that always works.

-Can you both shut up?

Choi Yeonseung frowned at the sight of the two constellations proposing a terrible plan.