Tears of the Goddess

Goibniu pricked his finger to draw a line of blood on David's back, it is necessary to reveal his Falna that he had locked so no one else can see his status except for him.

After reviewing his status he can't help but think how stubborn his child is, when he trick him that he can learn the Mystery development ability here, he really outdid himself and learn it.

'What an amazing and deplorable way of revenge'

One of the prominent item makers in Orario is Asfi Al Andromeda, the captain of Hermes Familia.

Unless someone dwells with item making for years it is impossible to obtain the Mystery similar to Blacksmith.

'The only way for him to receive this ability is through his skill Velox Discipuli and Correxion.'

•Velox Discipuli

-Exceptional ability to Adapt and Master new things.

•Correxion:

-While activated any mistakes are corrected and then retained.

But even then he would need a catalyst to learn Mystery for a short amount of time, a catalyst so great Goibniu won't even be surprised if it's more expensive than a Orchicalum.

"David hand me the item that you created"

"Wait"

Suddenly Hephaestus intervenes with a serious face which Goibniu didn't like.

"I know it's inappropriate of me to interfere in your Familia, but I would like to speak with you alone Goibniu"

Goibniu can't help but be curious and wary at the goddess's request, he can discern the huge changes in the goddess lately, her demeanor became softer and gentler compared to the last time they meet.

'She won't ask me to give him to her right? I have seen their interactions and I can't help but be suspicious.'

In the end, Goibniu can't help but agree with her request.

"Fine, David leave us for a moment."

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After a few minutes of a tense moment, Hephaestus retrieved a blue crystal gem that she wears as a necklace.

A tender blue hue emerges from its small tear shape that emanate an ethereal and gentle feeling while holding it, even Goibniu can't help but be affected by how Hephaestus held it with extreme care and love.

"Goibniu I can never thank you enough for giving me the chance to meet him"

While holding the necklace she held both of her hands and bowed slowly.

"Even when everyone pits us together to see who is the better smith, you still had your child learn from me."

Goibniu can't help but be ashamed of the goddess's heartfelt gratitude, he knows by himself that he sent David here for a crooked reason.

"No, it's fine I don't mind about other's opinions Hephaestus and I trust you as a fellow god of forging, even David shows an immediate result while in your care for a short amount of time."

While sweating profusely he tried to deceive himself that it was all for the good cause, Hephaestus can finally find her self-worth and David can devote himself other than his perfection.

'I am a good god, I didn't do all of this for my entertainment and I should be proud of it, yes I did the right thing let's go with that.'

With a smile he received the item that David has created, it was the necklaces that Hephaestus was wearing, a teardrop blue gem, even Goibniu can't help but be alarmed at the quality of it.

"It's an item that passively restores the wearer's mind."

Goibniu raised his eyebrows, even him can tell its use, but there's something more than what Hephaestus revealed.

"I can tell that much Hephaestus however you're hiding something from me."

Hephaestus stares at the necklace that was created by the man he loved.

She can't help but remember the day that she finally fall for him, the day that she, goddess of forge Hephaestus falls in love.

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(Few days ago)

Hephaestus was sipping her daily coffee made for her by David, it is thick and well-textured as you can taste the coffee fully, slowly seeping into your body and giving you the necessary energy.

The flavor alone is a good balance between mellowed and heavy, the only thing that you can discern is it is very rich and savory.

She can smell the aroma that permeates with her every breath and she can't help but smile at how much effort he exerts for this to be so perfect.

Looking at the young man in front of her that look so feminine with his refine movements she can't help but wonder if his perfection and looks can be annoying and bothersome too.

"No, I don't really care how other people think of me Hephaestus, even if I became a girl as long as I can be myself and pursue my dream then my looks don't matter to me"

An answer that hit too close to her, because of her scarred eye, she can't help but feel insecure and apprehensive that she hides it with an Eyepatch.

'Be me huh if only it could be that easy'

Thinking that they have some similarities with David and his looks, she assumes that he chooses to be a blacksmith to show his manly side without endangering himself by adventuring.

Suddenly her heartbeat hasten when he asked the most dreaded thing that she always avoid.

"Now that I remember Hephaestus I heard that god and goddess are supposed to be perfect, but I wonder why are you still wearing that Eyepatch."

With a serious look on his face her blood frozen at his inquiry, he finally open himself to her after being together for a week, and she can't afford for him to hate her because of something that she can't be blamed for.

Her deformity is a curse that can cause anyone to run in disgust, it was also the reason she was alienated in heaven except from her friend.

She descended to Genkai to find her reason and hopefully someone to accept her for who she was, but finally, when she met him Hephaestus can't help but be fearful of the outcome, she can't afford to lose him after falling in love.

He was the first man to ever move her heart and she can't take it if he would turn in disgust when he saw her eye.

Without knowing, she was hugged by him, she was unknowingly shredding tears at the possible outcome of him leaving that Hephaestus is shaking in fear.

"I am sorry for my insensitive question Hephaestus, I don't mean to make you sad, please forget that I asked."

Hearing his words she was brought back from her agony.

'No I could never hide this to him forever, if I want this to work out then I have to be honest to him'

Without saying a word she slowly removes her Eyepatch with trembling hands while looking at him with hope, fear, and trust.

"Obito?"

"Huh?"

"What"

"No, it just looks similar to someone I know"

"Oh"

Powerlessly she falls like a puppet without a string, strength leaves her body after that tense moment, and when she remembers how he stupidly reacts contrary to her expectations she can't help but curse him.

Before falling to the floor David catch her with his one arm, their bodies are touching, and she can feel his breath on her neck, the world turn to stop when suddenly.

Ding!

Ding!

Ding!

Deep sound of a bell was echoing in her surrounding, it's like how the church bell sounds when someone is at a wedding, she doesn't know if she was hallucinating as she saw David is slightly glowing.

"I don't know you look this beautiful without your Eyepatch Hephaestus, but let me repay for making you cry."

Her heart is beating crazily in her chest when he unexpectedly hugged her even tighter, but she can't help but open both of her eyes in surprise when he suddenly kissed her, then close it in to savory their first kissed together, unknowingly shredding two drops of tears from pure happiness and bliss.

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"It is a Divine Artifact"

Hephaestus answered Goibniu while looking at him with both of her eyes with love and adornment.

"Tears of the Goddess"