Chapter 456 The Simple Goddess (Part ①)*
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Obviously, Raphaeline had special importance to certain people among the Ten Core Gods. After receiving the report, in less than a minute, three main gods appeared at the prison exit.
They didn’t choose to enter and intercept, but simply blocked the way.
If they wanted to escape, this was the only exit. If they chose to forcefully destroy the prison, they could also react immediately.
”Tch, still too late.”
Looking at the three God-class experts in magnificent clothing ahead, Jin Toujou clicked his tongue somewhat unhappily.
”Jin Toujou, is the Hero Clan planning to go against us…”
”Shut up. This has nothing to do with the Hero Clan. I simply want to save someone, and repay you along the way.”
The incident back then, Jin Toujou as the child’s father, naturally couldn’t avoid settling accounts.
But first Raphaeline took responsibility voluntarily without resistance. Then came Jin Toujou’s timely disappearance. To ensure stability by imprisoning Raphaeline, the Ten Core Gods didn’t pursue it in the end.
If not for insufficient strength, Jin Toujou would have long wanted to go to Heaven and settle accounts with the Ten Core Gods.
During their conversation, the remaining Ten Core Gods also arrived one after another.
Six men and three women, plus Chisato Hasegawa, exactly ten people.
They formed a half-circle, blocking Aki’s group at the exit.
”Alright, enough nonsense. Everyone attack together, capture these criminals.”
Someone was already impatient to act. Seeing his plan to strip Raphaeline about to succeed, he could not only secure his Ten Core Gods position, but his strength would also leap forward. Now this happened, he couldn’t help but be anxious.
The Ten Core Gods subconsciously looked toward the one at the very back with a cold expression, a middle-aged man.
He was the strongest and most senior among the Ten Core Gods, a Sub-Dragon God-Class expert.
The middle-aged god didn’t respond, instead looking at Chisato Hasegawa who held Raphaeline, golden-haired, her white coat fluttering in the wind.
”Afreya, do you also plan to betray Heaven?”
”No need for more words. What you did to Lafalla-onee, I’ll never forgive you.”
”Ridiculous. Raphaeline brought it on herself. Why would we need your forgiveness.”
The middle-aged god didn’t speak, but someone had already chimed in. The arrogance and conceit in his tone made anyone uncomfortable hearing it.
”Is that so… then you should be prepared too.”
The middle-aged god’s gaze was cold. He raised one hand high, then clenched it hard.
A miniature Magic Circle appeared in his palm, then rapidly rotated, finally shattering violently.
The instant the Magic Circle shattered, Chisato Hasegawa muffled a grunt, a trace of fresh blood flowing from the corner of her mouth.
The rich teal divine power gradually faded. Her golden hair all turned black. But after a brief moment, she recovered her golden-haired Goddess form again.
Seeing this, Aki’s group felt somewhat relieved.
”Oh? Looks like you planned this long ago. You even broke the Contract seal a bit.”
The middle-aged god raised an eyebrow, saying with slight surprise.
”Worthy of being one of the two candidates I valued most back then. A pity…”
As the most senior and strongest main god, the remaining Ten Core Gods were basically all chosen by him.
Raphaeline and Afreya were the two candidates he valued most back then. He even specially trained them together, letting them form a bond deeper than biological sisters.
Their performance didn’t disappoint. Raphaeline alone, in the Three-Way War, brought huge benefits to the Ten Core Gods’ power.
But as time passed, he discovered these two tools seemed to start becoming disobedient.
Originally it wasn’t a big deal. Disobedient so be it. He didn’t plan to make the Ten Core Gods his one-man show. As long as they stayed on the same side.
But Basara Toujou’s birth broke the rules, and also let him discover a terrifying possibility.
Female Ten Core Gods could actively choose to produce Bloodline offspring. If not restricted, the female Ten Core Gods occupying nearly half would definitely form massive family forces.
Compared to fellow Ten Core Gods as colleagues, they’d definitely lean toward their lovers and families.
Letting it develop, what Heaven would become, he could figure out with his toes.
Raphaeline’s severe punishment was just the beginning. He had already started thinking of ways to target all female Ten Core Gods.
Afreya’s Contract seal was one of those measures.
Although they did nothing wrong, just the fact they could understand Raphaeline, even sympathize with her, was enough for him to determine to replace all Ten Core Gods with males.
For gods, a dozen years is just a fleeting moment in their long divine lives. So including Chisato Hasegawa, the three female Ten Core Gods temporarily had no issues.
”Senri-onee, are you okay?”
Through the Soul Contract, Aki could sense Chisato Hasegawa’s condition wasn’t good. At least not as relaxed as she appeared.
Chisato Hasegawa shook her head, handing the unconscious Raphaeline to Liala.
”Lafalla-onee is entrusted to you. I’ll go to Frigg-onee and Sif-onee’s side shortly.”
Since they couldn’t leave before being blocked, everyone decided to follow the original plan.
Although they didn’t know the middle-aged god’s plan against female Ten Core Gods, it didn’t stop Chisato Hasegawa from holding off two God-class experts alone.
”Relax, I’ll take good care of Raphaeline.”
Liala’s combat power was the weakest among everyone. Of course, except Basara Toujou.
In this plan, Basara Toujou was actually never counted in combat force.
Just like the Ten Core Gods didn’t have other Angels participate in the encirclement. Even top Demon King-class Angels weren’t here.
Not targeting was fine. But if slightly targeted, even top Demon King-class had zero resistance before gods.
Long story short, actually just a few sentences’ time, battle directly erupted.
Chisato Hasegawa endured her body’s discomfort, forced out her strongest state, and in one breath charged at Frigg and Sif, the two Goddesses.
Then the three’s battle began, and the farther they fought, the further apart they got.
The middle-aged god deeply glanced at the three’s battle direction, turned back and said in a deep voice, “Move. Dead or alive doesn’t matter.”
He naturally already recognized Aki’s group’s identities. Except Basara Toujou who had little fame, the other few were famous existences in Three Realms.
Although he didn’t recognize Basara Toujou, from the four mixed Bloodlines, and face eighty to ninety percent similar to Jin Toujou, he could guess.
”Haha, finally we can fight to our heart’s content.”
Among the Ten Core Gods, the one also bearing the War God title rushed out first. His target was clear: the Hero Clan’s War God Jin Toujou.
In Three Realms, god-level battles generally have restrictions. Can’t act recklessly, and basically no deaths occur.
Aki fighting Child of Chaos was purely an exception. Evil Gods from outside the domain invading hadn’t happened in many years. And facing invasion, even if the world was smashed to pieces, it was completely acceptable.
Compared to a broken home, having your home occupied by others is obviously even more unacceptable.
But since someone broke into their home, and this prisoner area was an independent extra-dimensional space. At worst they’d spend some time repairing afterward. The middle-aged god completely decided to keep all of Aki’s group.
The severity exceeded Aki’s group’s expectations. The plan went smoothly, but they didn’t expect the Ten Core Gods to be this determined.
You should know, if they truly went all out, even if they were all kept, the Ten Core Gods would lose at least half their numbers. This independent space, even the Ten Core Gods’ sphere of influence would be destroyed.
But since the opponent showed no mercy, Aki’s side naturally couldn’t hold back either.
A tragic battle was on the verge of breaking out.
Jin Toujou vs the second strongest main god. Battle evenly matched.
Sephie was now a high-level god. Alone she withstood two God-class offensives.
Liala’s strength was slightly weaker, plus carrying Raphaeline. Could barely handle the weakest one, also the newly appointed, the main god obsessed with Raphaeline.
The remaining three, including the strongest Sub-Dragon God-Class main god, all attacked Aki.
Aki didn’t dare be careless. Instantly activated Balance Breaker mode.
Scarlet dragon-shaped armor wrapped his whole body. Combat power instantly doubled.
He had only recently forced breakthrough to Sub-Dragon God-Class. There was still some gap with the middle-aged god originally. But with Balance Breaker mode, the gap was instantly bridged.
If given a bit more time, maybe he could surpass.
This was this world’s Sacred Gear value.
But right now Aki wasn’t one-on-one, but one-on-three. The other two were also high-level gods.
Under powerful combat Talent, plus the extremely destructive Power of Destruction, Aki fighting one against three didn’t fall behind for the time being.
Even though the opponent used all their trump cards, under the Red Dragon Emperor gauntlet’s effect, plus sublimated Talent and skills, Aki blocked them all.
But by this point, he’d basically used all his cards.
Battle entered stalemate. The independent space was already on the verge of collapse. Battle shockwaves made it so Basara Toujou couldn’t even watch from close.
Aside from Aki’s side, the other three including Jin Toujou weren’t in good shape either.
As time passed, the decline became more obvious. Especially Sephie carrying Raphaeline.
To protect Raphaeline, she often had to actively take enemy attacks. By now she was covered in wounds.
Fortunately after Aki’s teaching, she wore close-fitting armor inside. Although large areas of snow-white skin were exposed, the sensitive points were at least all covered.
This wasn’t a solution…
Seizing the moment when enemy offensive slowed, Aki swept the field.
Originally thinking to break out, he counted on the opponent not daring to use full force. As long as not full force, there was a chance to force breakthrough the blockade.
Actually, even now, Aki was confident he could successfully break through alone.
But what use was just him breaking through? Not only would he fail to rescue Raphaeline, he’d sacrifice Sephie and the others.
While Aki was thinking of countermeasures, Basara Toujou forced away from the battlefield was also anxious.
Forget helping, he couldn’t even get close right now.
Boom!!!
As luck would have it, Sephie was knocked down by two main gods’ joint attack right now, landing not far from where he hid.
”Sephie-mama…”
Looking at the red-haired Valkyrie struggling to stand in the deep pit, corner of mouth still overflowing with fresh red blood, Basara Toujou’s Demon Bloodline went berserk.
Basara Toujou’s change didn’t attract anyone’s attention. In such intense battle, no one had mind to observe such a Demon King-class small fry.
Clang…
Just as she stood, Sephie hurriedly raised her great sword, blocking two lances falling from the sky.
Divine weapons clashed, friction producing sharp ear-piercing sound. As sparks appeared then vanished, Sephie forcibly broke free from two main gods’ suppression.
Just as the two main gods prepared to pursue, Basara Toujou who successfully completed blood-burst, reaching God-class, appeared behind them.
Although just entering God-class, as long as one reached God-class, they could threaten them.
The two didn’t dare be careless. They hurriedly turned to defend. But under Banishing Shift, their defense was almost nonexistent.
This Banishing Shift could be called a first-encounter kill move. Same-level beings basically could only dodge or cancel with energy attacks. Defense didn’t exist.
Basara Toujou’s blood-burst time was very short. So short Aki didn’t even notice before he lost combat power.
But just that brief moment successfully broke the stalemate.
Sephie freed, helped Liala finish her enemy. Then several people joined to help Jin Toujou break free from enemy entanglement.
Just as they wanted to come help Aki, Aki decisively said, “You go first. They can’t stop me.”
Several people glanced at each other. No time to hesitate. God-class beings aren’t so easily killed. Delay longer, and when the other side recovers, the chance Basara Toujou created would be wasted.
”Fine. Then be careful.”
Sephie led the charge. Liala hugged unconscious Raphaeline. Jin Toujou hugged disabled Basara Toujou. Five people rushed out of the soon-to-shatter space like lightning.
Recovered main gods wanted to pursue. But couldn’t catch up at all.
”Don’t chase. Go find Frigg and Sif. Help them subdue Freya.”
The middle-aged god stopped their useless behavior. Calmly said, “Since Raphaeline escaped, then let Freya replace her.”
Several main gods looked at each other. Eyes instantly lit up.
Raphaeline was almost completely drained. Originally useless. If they could exchange for an intact God-class expert, not only not a loss, but very profitable.
Freya wasn’t as strong as Raphaeline. But in Ten Core Gods she could rank middle-upper.
If they drained her, not only could they create a new main god, they’d also benefit.
Aki wasn’t worried. Chisato Hasegawa would leave even if she hadn’t by now. Once she sensed something wrong, she’d act with Frigg and Sif, then take the chance to leave.
Just as Aki was looking for a chance to leave, the opponent’s attacks stopped first.
The middle-aged god had the two high-level gods besieging Aki also go find the three Goddesses. At the same time saying, “If Freya runs, you all work together to subdue Frigg and Sif. Ten Core Gods will be all male from now on.”
”Ha!”
Six male main gods excitedly responded. Impatiently charging toward the three Goddesses’ battle direction.
Now they actually hoped Chisato Hasegawa had escaped.
One becomes two. Isn’t that more profitable?
Aki frowned. If this really happened, Chisato Hasegawa and Raphaeline learning of it would surely return to Heaven again.
Good thing he and Chisato Hasegawa already had Soul Contract. Could instantly convey the message.
Seemingly seeing through Aki’s thoughts, the middle-aged god blocked Aki’s path. “This generation’s Red Dragon Emperor lives up to the name. Indeed the strongest in history.”
”You think you alone can stop me?”
Aki’s voice was calm. No emotional fluctuations visible.
Battle to this point was his strongest time.
Given enough time, opponent not running, he was confident to completely kill them here.
If really successful, this would be his first Sub-Dragon God-Class expert killed. Also the strongest enemy he’d killed so far.
”Of course not. Just like you helping save someone, I only need to stop you from going to help.”
The middle-aged god was equally calm. He knew his subordinates’ strength well.
Sif and Frigg, even with intact Freya added, absolutely couldn’t beat the other six.
Although the sinner Raphaeline escaped, if they could use this to completely solve the Ten Core Gods’ internal problems, this sinner’s existence wasn’t important.
But if Chisato Hasegawa’s three got the message, even one escaping was unacceptable.
Ten Core Gods’ inheritance was limited. If one escaped, Ten Core Gods’ inheritance would be one short. Until that escaped god fell, this inheritance couldn’t recover.
Similarly, even if their subordinates produced geniuses who could force breakthrough to God-class, they couldn’t make them the eleventh main god.
And in Three Realms, gods almost never fell.
Of course, there were ways to forcefully fill the vacant inheritance. But the price was huge. And a God-class expert had to be naturally born first.
The two’s conversation continued. The middle-aged god was happy to talk more with Aki. In his view, this was stalling Aki.
Actually, Aki was also stalling.
During conversation, Aki had already told Chisato Hasegawa this side’s situation. Also received her reply.
At the crumbling space edge, Chisato Hasegawa had long stopped fighting with the two Goddesses.
Originally planning to catch up a bit, then leave. Result suddenly got Aki’s message.
”Frigg-onee, Sif-onee, come with me.”
Chisato Hasegawa began persuading. Also told the news Aki reported.
But unlike her, Frigg and Sif still had other friends and family here. Not something they could just leave.
And they didn’t completely believe Chisato Hasegawa’s words.
”These years Divine Realm’s internal atmosphere has indeed been a bit strange. Letting you go this time will indeed be punished. But not to the point of directly killing us…”
Ten Core Gods occupied a Heaven area, calling themselves Divine Realm.
”If it’s really as you say, we naturally wouldn’t be like that fool Raphaeline surrendering without a fight. But I also don’t think it’s that bad.”
Sif and Frigg, the two Goddesses, you one sentence me one sentence. In the end, still didn’t think their fellow Ten Core Gods would move against them.
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Notes:
• Toujou – Toujou is the family name of Basara and his father, Jin, representing their formidable strength and combat potential as members of the Hero Clan. The name also refers to their family residence, which is tied to an ongoing conflict. Basara, a powerful individual known to Aki, carries the weight and legacy associated with this name.
• Jin – A handsome, middle-aged Hero Clan genius with half-rimmed glasses, Basara’s father is a God-tier entity and former God of War. Possessing Demon King-class strength and a pure Ancient Dragon bloodline that sources his son’s power, he masks his might behind a composed exterior while navigating complex Underworld allegiances tied to Mio and the heroines’ families before traveling abroad.
• Chisato Hasegawa – Hasegawa Chisato is Kuoh Academy’s nurse, secretly Freya of the Ten Core Gods. A mature beauty in a green dress, black miniskirt, and red glasses, her long black hair shifts to gold when her recently unsealed emerald divine power surges. Acting as Aki’s mentor and hidden protection, she knows his secrets and deeply believes he will succeed in his breakthrough.
• Hasegawa – Hasegawa Chisato is the new school nurse at Kuoh Academy. She is secretly the goddess Freya, one of the Ten Core Gods, currently living among humans under a power seal. Known for her dignity and magnificent figure, she is often seen in a green knit dress, black miniskirt, and red semi-rimless glasses. She maintains her human cover while serving as the school’s nurse and doctor.
• Chisato – Chisato Hasegawa, a busty, black-haired school doctor at Kuoh Academy, wears a green knit dress, black miniskirt, and red glasses. Secretly the goddess Freya (Afreya), a God-tier individual of the Ten Core Gods with God-faction bloodline, she hides under a power seal. She is Raphaelene’s lover, monitors candidates, and shares a soul contract with Aki, who questions his memories upon her arrival.
• Aki – A tall, handsome Kuoh Academy student and Red Dragon Emperor, he is a reincarnated cultivator who currently inhabits a pitch-black cat form with piercing azure eyes. Calculating and protective, he commands the Boosted Gear and Origin Blood. Connected to the Gremory household and Naruse Mio via a Soul Network, he manages a vast harem while navigating ancient conspiracies and his own feline instincts.
• Afreya – Goddess Chisato is a main deity embodying love, beauty, and desire, transcending the Ten Core Gods. Outwardly a woman who has surrendered herself to Aki, she currently lives under a sealed fate. Despite being apart from the celestial hierarchy, her divine presence and relationships profoundly define the essence of affection and attraction in the world.
• Y – The first initial/part of the name Y Ddraig Goch.
• Basara Toujou – Basara Toujou is a pragmatic student and quarter-demon swordsman wielding Brynhildr. Jin’s son, Aki’s brother-in-law, and a candidate for Chisato Hasegawa to rely upon (though less promising than Aki), he was destined to protect Chisato. Alienated by the Hero Clan, he fights for his cousins and the Gremory household, balancing family conflict and mastering his Banishing Shift.
• Basara – Basara Toujou is a pragmatic student and quarter-demon swordsman wielding Brynhildr. Jin’s son, Aki’s brother-in-law, and a candidate for Chisato Hasegawa to rely upon (though less promising than Aki), he was destined to protect Chisato. Alienated by the Hero Clan, he fights for his cousins and the Gremory household, balancing family conflict and mastering his Banishing Shift.
• Liala – A white-gold-haired Devil believed to be a God-tier existence under surveillance.
• Sephie – The younger sister of Wilbert who possesses Demon King-class strength.
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