Chapter 233: A husband learns more about the god's struggles!

"Lord… Feniks?"

The husband tried to be courteous as he didn't want to get stopped at this point. He also felt like Akaro wouldn't tell him about such flames if the god was malicious. It turned out that the Lord Feniks was a kinda chill guy.

"Hot, hot, hot~~ You have connections to the third layer? No need to be so courteous then! We might see each other a lot in the future."

"Oh, I don't understand, but thank you. I am Kyoya and this is my future wife, Xiaoxiao."

"N-Nice to meet you, Lord Feniks…"

"Feel free to call me Feniks, you two. Hmm… A forgotten consciousness?"

"Forgotten? What do you mean?"

"It means that Fiana has given up or forgot about this split up consciousness. It happens sometimes, but there is usually the reason for it."

Lord Feniks then materialized himself. His flames gathered in one place, then a man that seemed to be in his early twenties appeared. He had sliced behind red hair with orange lines and a few specks that were going in two directions. While his hair style was somewhat unique, his clothes were the red long robes that were completely red.

"You see, the forgotten consciousness quickly disappears, but this one has stayed for a long time here. There has to be a special believer, but you… certainly aren't her believer. And this lady is not even aware that you possess Fiana's consciousness."

Xiaoxiao and Kyoya used the inventory to equip their clothes, so it was not like they were facing the god with naked bodies. Then, Kyoya went all out with the Lord Feniks and asked him many questions.

"Then what might it be?"

"There might be attachment lingering on this consciousness that keeps her within you. Still, it's also unlikely for that alone to keep her within you. It has to be something deep and reciprocated."

"This might be…"

"It looks like you got a clue. Haha~~ I can help you awaken her consciousness. My flames should also give her a layer for the divine body."

"Thank you!"

"Hah, hold back. No need to be so excited. I got a request for you, though."

"Yes, what is it?"

Lord Feniks kicked the ground and appeared next to the husband. Since it seemed like he had some private request, Xiaoxiao's hands went up to cover her ears which made both men chuckle.

Then, he whispered.

"Do you know the death god personally or disciples? Either way, tell them to move their asses faster to my divine lands. Why in heaven am I one of the last gods to have souls delivered? Shouldn't the priority rotate? What do you think?"

"Maybe your home is… too far away? I don't know…"

"Third layer is so wide you don't understand it. I am sure the death castle can actually begin their delivery from my divine land!"

"Do you… understand the third layer? It didn't sound-"

"My friend. Are you questioning God's comprehension?"

"It just sounded like you have never been in the third layer-"

"My friend."

"W-what about other death gods?"

Lord Feniks got too close to the husband, so he changed the topic. Luckily enough it worked and the immortal flames divinity shook his head while distancing himself. It seemed like every death god actually delivered the gathered belief the last.

"In the past thousand years, my belief hadn't given birth to Ascended Race… This is the reason…"

"Umm, if you go around the world pillars and personally help, then wouldn't you actually achieve this feat?"

"That's wrong thinking, my friend. I only appeared here because I found about Fiana here. But if you were a normal human, then I would at most notify my believers about your presence."

But the husband entered this place with permission, so Lord Feniks wouldn't anyway.

Nonetheless, the point was simple.

"If I become too close with believers, then their belief will lose its quality. I wouldn't be The God only. It's perfectly fine to support believers and leave them to direct disciples, but I can't be good or bad, I just have to be the only one. The God whose rules are consistent. It's fine with people like you as you have connections to the third layer."

"I roughly understand...what you mean. So people have to become believers on their own and face reality with their strength."

"Exactly. An inheritance and any lucky chance can help them on their path. But I can't put my hand into these matters, but allow them to grow on their own, then reward accordingly."

The husband was kinda skeptical about it as Akaro was here to help the husband and Xiaoxiao. There was a satisfaction meter and quests to help them on their path! However, Kyoya wasn't someone who was destined to die and help the god turn into Ascended Race. He was the person who was on the path to divine!

And people around him were in a similar spot. It might be something that the husband didn't notice, but what if The Goddess Fiana expected him to turn Xiaoxiao into a direct disciple from the very beginning?

"Ah… So this is… the connection father in law mentioned?"

He muttered to himself, then promised to help Lord Feniks a little by using the item to call father in law! After this talk ended, Kyoya breathed heavily and prepared for Akaro's return! It was time for her to come back and assist him and Xiaoxiao!

"Kyoya, why didn't you tell me… that kitty was Goddess Fiana? Were you laughing at my back?"

Xiaoxiao stopped the husband, though. She pulled his sleeve and asked while Lord Feniks began to move the flames around the room. He also took off his robe as it was 'sauna' already.

"No… This was the goddess' request. But after this, I will make you my direct disciple."

"Will it be okay?"

"Yes, because Akaro will be with us. Don't be angry at me."

"I am not angry! I just find it hard to believe that our kitty was the goddess. That's all."

"It means that nothing is impossible for us in the world pillar, Xiaoxiao. We just have to work hard and support each other. I am sure Akaro will have her own problems after resurrection, so don't act weird and be yourself. Remember about the satisfaction meter?"

"Y-you have to stroke the goddess first…"

"Haha!"