27 Tear of God

In the depth of night, stars twinkled above as moonlight bathed the City of Hope in a serene glow. Laura, nestled in Alexander's arms with her head resting against his broad chest, listened to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. She drifted into a peaceful slumber.

But the tranquility was short-lived.

Suddenly, a wave of dizziness overwhelmed her. It felt as though her soul was being pierced by a sharp needle—a summoning from the divine realm, a punishment for her prolonged absence. The pain was physical, mental, and spiritual.

Laura knew someone was coming, so she quickly hid Alexander and got dressed.

Before long, another goddess arrived, her beauty stunning, her eyes clear as lake waters. Her name was Selena, the Moon Goddess, wielder of both light and darkness. 

She was adorned in a silver-white moon goddess robe, intricately embellished with complex mystical runes. Around her neck hung a crescent moon pendant, emanating a soft silver light.

At this moment, amidst the crowd in the City of Hope, a handsome little boy was greedily devouring grilled meat, with a pile of bones stacked like a small mountain beside him.

This sight left everyone astonished. They couldn't believe that this seemingly delicate boy had such a voracious appetite, capable of consuming so much food.

"Ah, you humans really know how to enjoy yourselves. This delicious feast is irresistible," mused Golden Turkey.

However, just then, Golden Turkey sensed an approaching aura of danger, causing it unease.

"No, my master is still up there. I must ensure his safety!"

With that thought, Golden Turkey immediately abandoned its grilled meat, transforming into a streak of light and speeding towards Alexander with utmost haste.

Soaring into the sky, Golden Turkey instantly morphed into a gigantic thunderbird, its scales shimmering with a golden glow, like a blazing flame.

"I am Golden Turkey! Who dares to harm my master!"

The thunder bird let out a powerful roar, its bird cry echoing in the sky, making the surrounding air tremble. Its eyes were filled with a desire for battle, seemingly challenging the authority of Selena.

Yet, Selena was not intimidated by the thunderbird's might. Her gaze remained icy and profound. She waved her hand lightly, and a silver beam of light shot from her palm, striking the golden thunderbird squarely.

Upon being hit, the golden thunderbird let out a pained shriek, its body tumbling in the air, struggling to break free from the light's grasp. But no matter how much it writhed, it couldn't escape the confinement of the beam.

Finally, exhausted, the golden thunderbird collapsed to the ground, reverting to the little boy, who lay there quietly watching Selena. His eyes, usually filled with confidence and pride, now brimmed with humiliation and helplessness.

Selena glanced at the boy, then turned to Laura and said, "I must admit, your friend is quite interesting."

Selena approached Laura, her cold gaze filled with undeniable authority. Her voice was as indifferent and distant as moonlight. 

"Laura, as the goddess of life, have you forgotten your duties to the divine realm? How dare you ignore the summons of the divine realm?"

Laura slightly raised her head to look at Selena. Her gaze was firm, her voice weak but resolute: "I haven't forgotten my duties. I just... I just need some time to deal with some personal matters."

A flicker of confusion crossed Selena's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by indifference. She reached out, gently touching Laura's forehead, quickly understanding the situation. 

"How can you have true feelings for a mortal? This is a fatal mistake that must be corrected!"

Laura responded to Selena, "Why, have you never made a mistake?"

"Of course, I have made such a mistake, but I have corrected it," Selena replied. "If you still want to become a God King, this is what you must do; otherwise, you will never reach the heights of a God King!"

Laura was silent for a long time before speaking: "Sister, I have great respect for you. But on this point, I'm afraid I cannot agree with you. Every being has the right to pursue their happiness and love, whether mortal or god. My feelings for Alexander are real; I cannot deny them. 

If becoming a God King means I must give up these feelings, then I would rather stay in my current position, guarding the love in my heart. For me, love is the most important thing in our lives."

"Fool, you are uniquely talented and have an immeasurable future. How can you ruin your prospects for a mortal?" Selena asked loudly.

Laura firmly answered, "Sister, I understand your concerns. You think my feelings will make me lose power, deviate from my path. But to me, all this seems not so important. 

My future is not about becoming a God King, but about living truthfully, protecting those I love. This mortal, Alexander, is my future. He has shown me what love is, what life is—something I could never experience in the divine realm. 

If this is what you call a mistake, then I prefer to keep making the same mistake. Because this 'mistake' makes me happy, makes me feel alive."

Selena said solemnly, "But do you know the difficulties we face now? The barriers of this world are weakening, and hell demons are eagerly awaiting to descend upon this land again. Do you think these weak mortals can withstand the catastrophic consequences of the demons' awakening? Only we, the divine realm, will be able to fight against the demons. 

It's okay if you don't want to become a God King, but don't forget, without a God King, we have no chance to defeat the lord of demons. As the goddess of life, your talent is most unique. If you can bear to watch your siblings, even our father, be killed by the lord of demons, then don't come back. Go and do what you think you must."

Selena's words pierced deeply into Laura's heart. She stood there quietly, looking at Selena's cold but worried eyes. 

She knew everything her sister said was true. The divine realm needed her power. No matter how much she wanted to be with Alexander, she could not forget the responsibilities she bore.

Laura slowly lifted her head, gazing steadfastly at Selena. "Sister, you are right. I cannot neglect the responsibilities I bear just for my own feelings. I know, as the goddess of life, I have my own mission."

Determination and resolve sparkled in her eyes. "I will return to the divine realm. I will do everything in my power to fight against the demons. I won't let my father, or the divine realm, suffer any harm... This is my vow as the goddess of life."

"Well done, that's my sister, as excellent as ever."

Selena nodded in satisfaction, "Everyone makes mistakes, it's okay. The important thing is that you have realized and are ready to correct them. My dear sister, I will wait for you at the divine realm. We are all looking forward to your return." She spoke tenderly, "You must come back soon."

Late at night.

Laura sat alone on a smooth rock, gazing in the direction where Alexander was, deep in thought.

A gentle breeze caressed her face, lightly lifting her beautiful long hair. Her hair danced in the wind like an elegant sprite swirling in the night sky.

However, on this peaceful night, Laura's heart was tumultuous, filled with struggle and pain. Despite her deep love for Alexander, as the goddess of life, she bore a significant mission. Therefore, she faced a difficult decision.

Amidst the excruciating pain and inner conflict, a tear glimmered in the corner of Laura's eye. It was an extraordinary tear, crystal clear, containing endless life force. 

The tear slowly slid down, touching the soil at her feet, and instantly transformed into a softly glowing pearl, the legendary "Tear of God."

This magical pearl encapsulated Laura's endless care and love. Quietly, she approached the sleeping Alexander and placed the Tear of God into his hand.

Soon, Laura had to return to the divine realm. On the verge of departure, she couldn't help but kiss Alexander's cheek, like a gentle breeze, as if to dissolve the reluctance and regret in her heart.

In his dream, Alexander heard a faint voice: "I love you. No matter how long it takes, please wait for me. I will come back for you."

He vaguely felt someone caressing his cheek, the tender touch making his heart tremble. However, when he opened his eyes, all he saw was the moonlit reflection on the water, realizing he was alone.