A Hero Emerged Amidst The Divines

Ewaan's mind raced with questions as he pondered the sudden involvement of deities in Maya's baptism.

– Gods? How come those deities have this much leisurely time to watch an ordinary human girl?

He wondered silently, his thoughts filled with skepticism.

[Notice: The ‹Hero's Crest› now recognizes the Outlander Maya Tempest as a Hero.]

[Upon recognition, the Hero Maya Tempest received the blessing of the world.]

[Notice: The Hero, Maya Tempest has received favour from the Goddess of Love.]

[Upon receiving favouritism, the Hero Maya Tempest underwent an evolution.]

He stood in awe, rendered speechless by the unexpected turn of events.

Thus, the scene unfolds, when Ewaan and the Divine Priestess begun their bickering. "Don't utter anything unnecessary! I know what you're about to say, but don't!"

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In the present moment, as Maya emerged from the Chamber of the Divines, the Divine Priestess approached her with a wide smile, bombarding Maya with questions.

She demanded to know which deity had acknowledged her, the source of the golden light in the room, and even asked to see her hands.

Sensing Maya's discomfort, Ewaan intervened, using his hand to gently push Priestess Odelia's face away, creating distance and easing the tension.

Maya felt a sigh of relief, but Odelia, infuriated, began to yell as she forcefully removed his hand from her face. "WHAT'S YOUR DEAL, BOY? WHY YOU—"

Pope Adriano intervened, calming Odelia by gently stroking her head.

He then turned his attention to Maya, saying, "Please pardon her harsh behavior, but I also have the same questions, if you don't mind sharing with us."

Ewaan attempted to end the conversation, sheltering Maya with his hand extended in a protective gesture. He uttered, "If you don't want to share, that's perfectly fine."

His words and protective gesture eased Maya, and a warm smile graced her lips.

As she held his hand, she spoke softly, "Don't worry, everything's going to be fine."

Somehow, her smile this time contained a deep, mysterious allure and affection, causing Ewaan's heart to skip a beat.

Despite his efforts to remain stoic, his cheeks betraying him, flushing red with furrowed brows.

– What are you doing, bastard? She's your sister! Stop beating your heart like that!

He scolded himself silently. Lowering his head and tilting it sideways, he pondered the unexpected surge of emotions.

Maya stepped forward to answer Pope Adriano and Divine Priestess Odelia. "While I was in there," she began, her voice carrying a sense of wonder,

"I felt like there were a lot of faint voices. After I prayed before the statues, the Goddess of Love appeared before me and gave me her blessings." Her words resonated with awe for the Goddess.

Maya's words sent a shocked everyone present there. As the Pope pondered,

– Is she truly the Hero who has descended in this Era? The Goddess of Love herself graced her appearance in front of this child!

His expression reflected a mix of astonishment and contemplation as he processed the implications of Maya's revelation.

– So she must be the Hero mentioned by Odelia, but...

He thought, but uncertainty lingered in his mind, casting a shadow over his certainty.

Pope Adriano's mind drifted back to a conversation with the Divine Priestess Odelia, where she had revealed her divine revelation.

He closed his eyes briefly, recalling the intensity of Odelia's words.

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Priestess Odelia burst into the Church's library, where Pope Adriano was deeply engrossed in reading through ancient tomes.

With a content expression and joy evident in her eyes, she approached the Pope with urgency.

"Your Holiness, I've received a Vision from the Gods. They spoke of a Hero who will descend to our world soon, a figure of great importance to this generation."

Her words hung in the air, carrying the weight of divine revelation.

Pope Adriano looked up from his books, his expression shifting from concentration to solemn contemplation as he absorbed the gravity of her message.

He nodded solemnly, his expression reflecting both concern and intrigue. "The Gods have spoken. We must remain vigilant and watch out for the signs."

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Returning to the present moment, Pope Adriano's gaze bore a weight of contemplation as he considered the possibility that Maya could indeed be the hero foretold in Priestess Odelia's vision.

Meanwhile, Ewaan discreetly activated the skill ‹Appraisal› on Maya during her conversation with the Pope and Divine Priestess.

His eyes slightly glowed from the effect of the skill, unnoticed by others in the room.

With a focused gaze, he assessed Maya, seeking to uncover any hidden truths or insights that the skill might reveal.

〘MAYA TEMPEST〙〘HERO〙

〘Level 01〙

〘16 Years〙〘Female〙〘Human〙

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〘Class: Mystic〙

〘Attribute: Light, Water, Psychic, ???〙

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〘SKILLS: Extent+, Linguistics+, Subspace+, Mental Resistance+, Special Awareness+, Cooking (Level 3), Fast Learner (Level 7), Waveshield (Level 1), Light Resistance (Level 3), Water Resistance (Level 2), Pain Nullification (Level 4), Mana Sense (Level 3)〙

〘ELEMENTAL SKILLS: Advanced Psychic Control (Level 1), Basic Water Control (Level 1), Basic Light Control (Level 1), Psionic Shield (Level 1), Psionic Blast (Level 1)〙

〘SPECIAL SKILLS: Telepathy (Level 1)〙

〘UNIQUE SKILLS: One-sided Love+, Amokinesis+, Love Empowerment (Level 1), Potion Creation (Level 1), ???〙

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✥ Favored By The Goddess Of Love

✥ Currently, 20+ Deities Bestow Their Divine Gazes Upon Her

✥ Currently In Possession Of The Holy Armor ‹Luna's Grace›

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Ewaan's astonishment was palpable, though he managed to keep his reaction concealed, with only his eyes betraying his surprise.

Maya's stats had undergone a dramatic increase, undoubtedly influenced by receiving the Goddess' favour and the legendary title of Hero.

After dismissing Appraisal, Ewaan's demeanor remained composed, devoid of any outward signs of excitement. "Then... I'll go in there now," he declared calmly.

"Okay, we'll be waiting here for your return," Maya stated enthusiastically, her eyes alight with anticipation.

Still finding her attractive, he nodded, averting his gaze from her. And swiftly entered the chamber.

As Maya previously described, Ewaan also felt those many faint voices the moment he entered the Chamber of The Divines.

They seemed to echo in the depths of his mind, leaving an indelible impression on his consciousness.

Ting~

A sudden distortion in the system's interface emitted a dissonant sound, signaling an anomaly.

[Processing… Processing… Processing…]

It felt strange to him as ‹Great Sage› just gave him an alert and nothing else.

Dismissing it for the moment, he approached the seven statues of Deities in front and briefly glanced at each one.

He took a solid stance and shouted, "I'm here, God, whichever you are. Now show yourself!" The faint voices surrounding him momentarily fades, leaving the room in an eerie silence.

Then, as if in response to his call, the voice of an elderly man directly resonated in his mind,

"[Ah~, You Are Here At Last!]"

The entire Chamber began to change the moment the elderly man spoke.

Ewaan tensed, maintaining a vigilant stance as the Chamber gradually transformed into a vast, windy plain under a cloud-filled sky.

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