Chapter 445: Temporary God (2)

Vince POV

"Me?"

"Why not?" he shrugged, "Well, it's either you or my fox, you're both great candidates to take the position up temporarily until the true successor can be determined."

"Yeah, well, give it to the fox, no amount of bribes will make me even consider that, becoming a god and hearing prayers all the time, and having to answer them subconsciously? Yeah, no thanks."

"Well, I expected that, but...I know the best candidate for this...just wanted to repay you with the power of a god as well...but oh well." He then turned to the fox, "Bud, so now it's your turn, do you want to be a god?"

My brother's on his knees to try his best to lower himself and look Buddy in the eye, such a weird thing since he tends to avoid eye contact sometimes, even though this habit happens more often now...it's still praiseworthy, he improved himself.

"Hmm?" Buddy tilted his head

"Lilith can't control Isfrid's powers anymore, and she doesn't want that power either, so far, it has only accepted Terrence as its champion or whatever, but..." he explained while looking at Buddy, "You are the best ice mage in the world right now, and you're also a fox made into existence by the sun goddess, you fought alongside the first 2 heroes as well...

"Until Terrence accepts that position or the Pope proves himself worthy to be the successor if Terrence still declines, will you become the god of winter temporarily?" he requested, "Don't just say yes because of me, this is an actual important decision that you have to make for yourself.

"It's quite a painful process as your cells will rebuild themselves to build a body worthy of holding the power since you're not born with one, The physical pain is beyond comprehension. Every inch of your body feels like it's on fire, burning and reforming in ways that defy the limits of agony.

"Your mind is assaulted by possible floods of memories, emotions, and doubts. Every fear you've ever harbored, every regret you've carried, they surge to the surface, threatening to consume you. It's a battle against your very psyche, a struggle to retain your sense of self amidst the chaos." He then sighs, "That's just the estimation of how painful it'll be...will you do it? You can say no."

A portal then opened up and the air pressure dropped, a portal opened but Perseus stopped us from taking any action as an old woman walked out of it.

"Why are you here?" Perseus asked

"To watch the birth of a god." she answered with a smile, "Though you're not going to do it here, are you?"

"Watch...don't force your crap on my fox, old woman." Perseus retorted

Buddy just nodded at him and agreed to go through with the whole process...this guy...he got 3 goddesses wrapped around his fingers and now a fox as a powerful god to go along with it? This family is already more overpowered than any other family on the planet combined.

My parents rarely pray anymore...since, well, Perseus is already acquainted with the goddess, and seeing the goddess in person was embarrassing since she definitely heard all their prayers.

"Dude, so what do we do about the prince?"

"Idk, give him a 1 week detention or something, unless something is happening to his wife or children, don't let him go out, I'm sure his wife will understand that what he did was stupid." he sighs while picking up the fox

"Did you meet our parents yet?"

"I did, I had to hug them for 10 minutes straight to prove my 'love' for them."

"You do realize that they're just trying their best to get you to stay home and closer to them, right?"

"I know, I've lived with them for long enough. Rosa, do you need any help? I heard that you volunteered a lot for the watcher's shifts to give them some rest, get some yourself."

"Oh no, I'm fine." Rosa shook her head

"Ok, let me know when you need any help, I don't want you to risk everything for our sake."

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Buddy POV

I was guided onto a cold, metallic table, and I felt the prick of a needle as they administered a sedative to ease any physical pain that I might feel. The room blurred as my consciousness began to wane. We don't know if the sedation is enough or not, because if the pain is going to be as much as anticipated, this will reduce the pain by 10% at best.

Lilith took out the orb of power and it was in a still motion, unlike what Perseus was describing on the way over. The orb seemed to emanate a coldness, a chilling sensation that pricked at my senses. Before I could fully comprehend, they gently positioned it near my muzzle, urging me to swallow.

I hesitated for a brief moment, feeling the orb's frigid energy against my tongue. With a swift motion, I swallowed, a shiver coursing through my body as the orb descended my throat. The sensation was icy, to say the least.

As the orb disappeared within me, a shockwave of transformative energy rippled through my cells. The cold sensation intensified, spreading like tendrils of frost throughout my body. I felt a surge of power intermingled with an overwhelming sense of discomfort.

The moment the orb's power merged with me, an excruciating shock jolted through every fiber of my being. It was as if my very cells were being torn apart instead of just rebuilding anew. 

I convulsed uncontrollably, my body wracked with spasms as the transformation relentlessly progressed. The sensation was indescribable, the best comparison would be a fusion of searing heat and bone-chilling coldness that clashed within me. It was as though I was being torn apart and pieced back together simultaneously.

Perseus rushed in to try and hold me, but the moment he touched me, I only felt more pain, he sensed that and took his hands away. The searing pain surged, overwhelming me, until I succumbed to unconsciousness, and that's when I hear a voice that I have never heard in a long time.