My Goddess is Good at Pretending

"Hmm~" Elysia checked Cube Island's database and system using Xentia's access level as the mother system.

However, instead of receiving the recent news, she found something entertaining. It was about the wild rumors on humanity's social media, and the Cube's Ai took it into consideration.

The Minamoto Group recently made a big move to pioneer space travel and a new civilization on Mars, fully supported by Cube Island and many major forces.

The major forces took part in the development, however, the situation was interpreted differently by the media and the public. They thought that the higher-ups predicted the doom and intended to escape to Mars because monsters would take over the world sooner or later.

"..." Elysia was speechless. The countermeasure plan to prevent the unexpected had developed into a plan to build a new civilization, and also plan to migrate to Mars...

Even so, she could understand the concerns of the public and also the considerations of the Cube's AI towards the polemic. After all, if it weren't for the Cube Island that her pantheon placed here, the monster races would have attacked humanity even more brutally.

The monsters were far superior to humans in every aspect, and if the monster overlords united to take over the world, humanity would perish without a trace. Fortunately, the monster overlords claimed their respective territories and didn't even bother with humans.

"Come to think of it... has there ever been a case of humanity fighting against any overlords?" Elysia recalled about it.

Unfortunately, she couldn't find the said case in the Cube's database. Humanity forces never confronted the monster overlords in the past five years, counted after the dimensional breakout that claimed almost half of the earth's population. It was the most horrific doom in history that had claimed so many lives, including important, powerful figures, one of whom was Erina's grandfather.

"The overlords don't even talk about the human race anymore." Ophelia shook her head.

"So, they think the human race is not a threat, huh... Arrogant, but the current status quo is already pretty good." Elysia nodded in understanding.

"They are more concerned about the other overlords and also the Cube Island... They don't dare to make any big moves because they know... their entire race would be wiped out by the Cube Island's overwhelming force." Ophelia sighed softly.

"Did anyone bother you in my absence?" Elysia recalled Ophelia's role as the Cube Island's gatekeeper, and there might be some troublemakers.

"Please rest assured, my God. We can handle them just fine. It's just that..." Ophelia wished to reassure her God, but she then remembered about a particular fierce man who would check up on her family every month.

"I'm all ears." Elysia listened intently.

"It's about someone who claimed as the executioner... I thought he came to behead us. I tried to fight him, but he was extremely strong. Even my strongest move barely dealt any damage to him. Luckily, he never attacked back, or we would have been gone by now." Ophelia grasped her hand, still remembering the fear.

"Was that Liam? What did he do?" Elysia furrowed her brows, not understanding why he would bother Ophelia and Althea.

"I have no way of knowing his reason. He only said that he was an executioner, and we were his observation targets. He appeared so suddenly, stared at us with a cold, sharp gaze, and then left without words..."

"How long ago did that happen?"

"It's been three times in the past three months. The latest one, he appeared two weeks ago and I just kept quiet, no longer attacking him."

"I see... he is Liam, the supposedly strongest being on Earth. He is an ascender, a divine being with the task to exterminate all the monsters on Earth before the great apocalypse."

"E-eh?"

Elysia responded calmly, but her mind was filled with many questions. Unfortunately, her words sounded a bit cold and it scared Ophelia a lot because if the monsters were exterminated by the strongest being on Earth, then the Phylum Tower would be included as well. In the recent case, it was like the apex predator, checking upon his prey every month...

Without realizing it, Ophelia already grasped her God's hand, expressing her concern. After all, her baby's safety was in danger here.

"Did I scare you? Worry not, you come with us later, and we'll talk to him." Elysia patted Ophelia's hand with a reassuring smile.

"..." Ophelia retracted her hand, meekly nodding.

"O-oh~ we're in the middle of a metropolitan city. Where are we going?" Miko put her hands together as she observed the skyscrapers and other luxurious buildings.

"To the Hero Academy, or maybe... the Minamoto Group. Ely wants to see Linda one last time before the war." Ai leaned back, looking up at the clear sky.

"Hmm, why don't we invite her to the family? She is good." Miko tapped her chin, asking innocently, but in truth, she hinted at it to her true self to quickly resolve the matter with Linda. She thought they would bring all cute, obedient, and promising girls into the family.

"We divined it, and she can't accept the truth. The time will take its course, but if she can't slowly recognize it, I can't bring her along..." Elysia sighed, feeling a little sad.

"Then, what will you do? Will you let her go? Or, maybe wipe her memory so she can live like a young blessed lady? Are you okay if she falls into someone else's hands?" Miko leaned forward, whispering near her mama's ears like a mind demon, questioning the decision.

"I will talk to her about this, and after this, the fake Young Master El's chat from Cube Island will stop. Maybe, my interference ruined her future. Unless we wipe her memory, during our absence, she will become a nun, praying for me every day..." Elysia stopped the car at a red light, staring at the sky with a distant gaze.

"Hmm, then that should be fine, right? Memory wipe is truly cruel to her. Let her live her destiny. She will serve as a saintess, just like the other saintesses worshipped our Supreme Goddess Mama~" Miko hugged her mama from behind, giving her a kiss on the cheek.

"Hehe, you're right. Thank you." Elysia stroked Miko's head gently.

"..." Ophelia felt a bit awkward because the two ladies in the passenger seat were truly like her God.

One was a younger version, and the other one was like the dark altar. She didn't know who they were other than their names, but she didn't ask because if her God didn't tell her, then she didn't need to know.

A few moments later, they arrived at the Asia Superhero Academy's territory. Their destination was the Minamoto Group's Alchemy Lab.

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Under the secret sponsorship from the most influential force in the world, the Cube Island, and the most mysterious faction, the Guardian of Dream, Linda Esmeralda already became a renowned figure in the world of alchemy and medicine.

She stood at the peak of her blessed power, and she was now known as the Pristine Herbalist. With the backing of an international corporate giant, the Minamoto Group, her prestige soared, and her influence reached many prominent figures even though she was still a cadet in the Superhero Academy.

Noble families, powerful factions, and elite organizations all over the world sought her expertise, hoping to obtain her peerless medicinal creations. However, many of them had ulterior motives because of her beauty and rare abilities.

Men of all statuses, from arrogant young masters to famous heroes, shamelessly tried to win her favor. Yet, none of them could even touch her heart.

Because her heart had already belonged to one man, namely her flawless, all-powerful young master.

The one who changed her life. The one who bestowed her power. The one who made her who she is today.

Even if she could rarely meet him due to his busy schedules and responsibilities, her devotion never wavered. She waited patiently, longing for the day he would return.

That day, a luxurious banquet was held in her honor upon the release of her latest esper strengthening medicine, and also the auction event for the recently cultivated medicines, including the highest quality herbs with the power to rank up one's special abilities to the higher level.

It was not just a gathering where famous elites and young prodigies assembled, but also a battleground to compete for her attention.

Countless suitors shamelessly presented their gifts, each trying to outdo the other. Some spoke poetry, others bragged about their achievements, but all of them had one goal, namely to impress her.

But Linda remained cold, indifferent, and distant.

"Lin, aren't you being so cold lately? At least put on some pleasantries or a professional smile..." Xin Ning, Linda's best friend and also assistant, whispered her heavy concern regarding Linda's attitude toward those influential people.

"Don't bother with it, Ning. I hosted the honorarium at the beginning of the event as I should, but the following ones are just those who want to take advantage of me. I already said that I'm taken, but they're so stubborn..." Linda sighed.

She held her head as she walked through the lobby corridor, about to leave the venue. The next event was the auction, and there was already a team of professionals who would handle everything.

"You truly... it would be great if your young master was here. I'm starting to wonder if he even loves you or not." Xin Ning shook her head.

"..." Linda was silent for a moment, but she did not have the energy to respond. She was determined about her future plan, and it would take time for her to reach her young master and stand by his side.

It was just that... she missed him. She could only contact him via chat and phone, but it had been about three months since they last saw each other.

"Lin..." Xin Ning tugged the hem of Linda's sleeve, indicating that the exit was already filled with media and those young masters.

They predicted that Linda would leave the venue through the 8th exit gate, and the young masters were there to compete to send her off in their respective luxury cars.

The bodyguards held those people well, but seeing the situation, Linda couldn't leave the venue without making a scene.

"Uhh..." Linda felt a little dizzy. Honestly, she already felt extremely tired and bothered by the media and those young masters.

They would do as they pleased without considering her feelings. The only thing that held them back from going overboard was because of the Minamoto Group's protection, and also her secret backer, the open secret to anyone.

The media was one thing, but those young masters didn't believe that her heart was all for her young master. Young Master El rarely appeared by her side, and that made them think that she lied to them just to make them give up...

Just as tensions rose among the hungry media and arrogant suitors, he arrived.

Young Master El!

He didn't need to say a word. His presence and aura alone silenced everyone.

Upon noticing her beloved young master came to see her, Linda who had remained composed the entire day, suddenly lit up with joy. Her usually cold and untouchable demeanor melted into pure devotion.

Ignoring everything and everyone, she rushed to his side. Her eyes gleamed with emotions she had suppressed for long.

"Young Master~" Linda whispered, trembling with excitement.

Before the media and arrogant young masters could even react to this sudden display, Young Master El wrapped his arm around Linda's waist and wordlessly led her away.

No explanations, no justifications, and no need for words because she was his, and the entire world should know it.

"W-wait! Don't leave me just like that." Xin Ning immediately ran after them because she knew that a hell of trouble awaited if she had to take care of those hungry media and arrogant young masters alone.