[238] One Pantheon to Another

[238] One Pantheon to Another

Chapter 238: One Pantheon to Another

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In the majestic corridors of the celestial palace of Asgard, a maid walked gracefully, her steps careful. She wouldn’t want to drop the things she was carrying; after all, they were more expensive than her life. Divine fruits—gleaming apples, glistening grapes, and luminous berries—rested in the silver tray she carried.

The fruits emitted a soft aura, infusing the air with their sweet, divine scent. That made her almost drool. But no, she wouldn’t dare touch them; they were the snacks of the Goddess. Clothed in customary Nordic garb, the maid servant's simple gown swayed gently as she neared the abode of the Goddess Freya.

The door was right ahead, adorned with intricate carvings of vines and runes that shimmered faintly under the hall's lighting. It was worthy of the Mother Goddess’ abode, as light from Yaggdrassil rained down from the open roofs. Reaching it, she took a deep breath and knocked softly after putting a polite smile on her lips.

– Knock Knock.

There was no answer.

She stood there momentarily, waiting. Minutes passed and then she knocked again—slightly louder this time. But still, no response came from within. Her smile faltered, replaced by a puzzled tilt of her head.

Perhaps the Goddess was resting?

The maid paused briefly before gently pushing the door open. She peeked her head inside and quietly said, "My lady? I-...!"

Her breath caught in her throat as her eyes widened. The scene before her was insane. Freya, their Mother Goddess, lay sprawled across her silken bed, her body drenched in sweat. Her chest rose and fell heavily, her skin glistening in the dim light. Her red hair, usually flowing and perfect, stuck to her flushed face in damp strands, and her eyes... Her eyes were rolled back, her tongue hanging from her parted lips as she moaned softly to herself.

She looked like the All-Father had pleased her for days.

The maid's hands trembled as she nearly let the tray slip, her face turning a deep shade of red. When had All-Father paid a visit? But wait, Odin wasn't even in Asgard.

...So, what could it be?

“My lady?” the maid repeated herself, and that was the greatest mistake of her life.

"You..." Freya replied with a raspy voice, her head raising slightly.The goddess's eyes regained focus gradually, and she let out a deep sigh. "Why did you have to enter? Hah."

The maid attempted to apologize but found herself unable to speak. Before she could speak, a pulse of raw magic burst from Freya’s raised hand. A wave of energy rippled through the air, slamming into her. The maid’s body disintegrated into shimmering particles, her form scattering like dust, and the tray of divine fruit clattering to the floor.

Freya groaned, collapsing back onto her bed. Her half-lidded eyes shone in a mixture of exhaustion and... pleasure. The well-used Goddess could still feel the sensations, her sensitive body trembling from the aftershocks of what she had gone through the entire day.

“I’ll take revenge on that brat for this humiliation,” Freya muttered through gritted teeth, her voice a low growl even as her body betrayed her, still wracked with unwanted sensation. “I swear it... I’ll make him pay.”

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Tsubaki let out a long sigh as she dropped Brigid’s unconscious body onto the bed. As I looked at her, I found her wiping her hands on her thighs with a satisfied grin.

“Well, that was fun,” she said, turning to me with a playful sparkle in her eyes.

I gently placed Rossweisse on the bed across the room. I warned her with a smile, "Careful, don’t get addicted. Otherwise..."

Before I could say more, Tsubaki’s soft body pressed against me, her arms looping around my neck. Her large, pillowy chest squished against my torso, and she leaned in close, her lips brushing my ear. “Oh baby, I’m already addicted to you,” she whispered, planting a teasing kiss on my nape.

I felt her breath hot against my skin, her touch was electrifying. She was a hot girl, who I had turned into a woman across the last day. I laughed softly, my hand slowly trailing down her waist to grope her curves. She moaned in approval, pressing herself even closer.

"Come on, let's start moving," I said after a short pause, easing back a bit but not completely letting go. "We've had enough fun for now."

Satisfied, I shifted my attention to Akeno next. “How’s Rias?”

Akeno’s usual smile was gone, her expression more serious than I’d seen in a while. “She came out earlier, made sure everyone was okay, and then went back to her room,” she explained, glancing at the door that led to Rias’s quarters.

I followed her gaze, staring at the door in silence for a moment, my thoughts swirling. Rias... She was the last person I expected to retreat like this, but these past few weeks had been hard for her. I sighed, shaking off the thought.

“In that case, I’ll be leaving soon,” I said. “I’ll send some people over to keep you all safe. Normally, Rias would be more than enough protection, but seeing as she’s... not in the right state, I don’t mind providing some extra help.”

Tsubaki tugged on my sleeve gently, her voice soft as she spoke, “You... you can’t stay?”

Her words didn’t go unnoticed. Akeno’s eyes narrowed slightly, her brow furrowing at the sight of Tsubaki clinging to me. The tension in the room spiked, and I could feel Akeno’s jealousy simmering just beneath the surface.

“You’ve had him to yourself long enough,” Akeno remarked coolly, her voice laced with a faint bitterness. “He probably has other people waiting for him after being away for so long.”

I scratched the back of my neck, offering her a sheepish smile. “It’s not like that. It’s about Quetzalcoatl.”

The room went still. The mere mention of that name was enough to shift the entire mood, and I could feel the weight of their stares. Quetzalcoatl... her situation was no small issue.

“I’m going to Aztec to save her,” I said, my tone steady. There was no point in sugarcoating things now.

“Good luck,” Sona said after a pause. Her composed tone faltered slightly, and for once, there was a crack in her usual mask of calm. “But be careful. Aztec is basically enemy territory for you now. Especially with their new Chief God... you saving Quetzalcoatl is going to make things even worse. We can’t offer much help. If we could, I’d volunteer.”

I nodded in understanding. “I’ve got people ready. You all just focus on staying safe here.”

With that, I turned toward the door, ready to leave. But just as I reached for the handle, my phone buzzed in my pocket. I pulled it out and glanced at the screen—Akane.

[Hey... saw Mem-Cho posting earlier. Looks like you’re back. Can we talk?]

I stared at the message for a moment, the weight of everything suddenly settling on me. A breakup message? I wouldn’t be surprised. I hadn’t seen her in months, and our conversations had been... brief, at best. I told her I’d be gone for a while but didn’t give many details.

I sighed inwardly and typed back a response. [I’m busy right now. I’ll be tied up for a few more days at least. We can meet when I’m free unless you’d rather just talk over the phone?]

The message was marked as “seen” almost immediately, but it took a moment before a response came in.

[Yeah, let’s meet up.]

Well, I can’t really blame her. I pocketed my phone, and my thoughts drifted to another girl. My other girlfriend. Mai Senpai... What was she up to these days?

The supernatural world had gone insane since I left, and she was more involved in it than Akane. I’d need to check on her soon and see how the Yokai faction was handling everything.

With one last look at the group in the clubroom, I walked toward the window and stepped outside, launching myself into the air. The night wind rushed past me as I flew, my thoughts still lingering on everything that lay ahead, while the clubroom remained bewildered, as if wondering what message had caught that much of my attention.

A possible magic world war aside, my personal life too was on a ride. I had to maneuver this carefully unless I wanted shit to hit the fan.

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Author Note: Life’s far too busy for comfort lately, and my birthday’s coming. Next week! 25th October. I don’t usually celebrate birthdays but my beggar friend’s been begging me for too long to feed her, so I gotta clear my schedule and do that and thennn also feed a different friend group. So I’ve decided to take a week off on updates and will return on 27th October. Take care!!