Chapter 684 A Cat Sat Down
The table of won froze in shock as I stepped out, but everyone else around them continued on without noticing . To everyone else, no portal had opened, and a random cat had just appeared that had always been here. Finally being able to co to terms with myself had given amazing control over my powers.
Even so, I still felt like a child with them. There were a good number of people in this room, but I wouldn't be able to do this yet in a larger crowd outside. Each ti, the world had to nearly stop as my mind worked almost like a computer. Almost was the problem, but constant use of my creation and control would help build and fine-tune my control.
"You won had quite the day?" I asked, and the five of them looked up at in shock.
O'Lee looked to both sides and then back at before asking, "Why doesn't anyone else notice you? Are you really here?"
I laughed, and pulled a free chair from another table, sitting between O'Lee and Cherry. "I am not that important! It was a pretty eventful first day, and I think that we are going to see a steep drop in contestants."
O'Lee stared at for a mont. As she did, the others just stared at . O'Lee was the only one who had really spent a considerable amount of ti with , after all. I knew Cherry, but more in passing than anything.
Instead of saying anything, she put a hand up to stop one of the barmaids. The redheaded human woman stopped and turned to O'Lee with a puzzled look on her face. "Can I help you? Would you like another water?"
"What is in this chair, and how did the chair get here?" O'Lee asked, and the barmaid tipped her head at the orc with a confused look.
"You brought the chair over and set the white cat on it that is sitting there now... Is there sothing wrong with your water? Or maybe you are overtired?"
O'Lee blinked her eyes, seemingly stunned, and then the barmaid reached toward and started to scratch behind one of my large white ears.
In the woman's mind, she was petting the cat version of , and that was what everyone but the people at this table saw. I let O'Lee and the others stare in shock as I enjoyed the barmaid's ear scritches.
"Um, Galio?" Cherry finally spoke up after the barmaid left, her eyes wide with confusion.
I chuckled, enjoying the attention. "Yes, Cherry?"
"Why are you here... Did we do sothing wrong?" she stamred, and I laughed, creating a mug of ale in my hand.
"Nothing like that. O'Lee and you really stepped up today and kept you cool with the trolls, I an elves," I chuckled, and then the won seed to relax. "Tomorrow is going to be harder, but we are going to be sectioning off the city. You all are like a whirlwind, but you have to rember that real life is not going to be like this. Cities don't repair themselves, and I will not be cleaning up anyone's ss."
O'Lee nodded, taking in my words. "I understand, Galio. It's just... the challenges are intense, and sotis it's hard to keep our emotions in check."
"It's a learning process," I said, sipping my ale. "And you all are doing well. The point is not just to showcase your powers but to develop leadership qualities. Tomorrow, the challenges will be more strategic, and teamwork will be crucial."
'Tal spoke up, "Galio, what about the other races? The ones that haven't participated yet."
"Hmm? There are not many that didn't, but I am not worried. I and the other judges are keeping track of everyone. Each person is assigned a Judge and will be scored. Tomorrow, half the people will be dropping out according to their judges," I explained, and most of the won went pale as ghosts.
"Even ones that haven't even tried?" Glacia asked, and I nodded.
"Today was more for a general overlook of all the participants. We have detailed records from each of the current goddesses champions, save one," I said, but then added, "All of you are fine."
Everyone but O'Lee relaxed. Instead, she turned to with a serious look, but I knew what she was going to ask. "What makes a good Goddess?"
"You really want to know?" I asked, but she shook her head no. "What do you an? Do you not want to be a goddess?"
"No," She said, and it was my turn to be surprised.
"Well, you got there," I chuckled and then scratched my chin. "But why are you doing this then?"
"To help my friend. I owe her my life from when we were young, and she is a good person," O'Lee explained, pointing to the strong, but kind-looking orc woman beside her. "This is 'Tal of the Flying Cloud Tribe. When only a child, I was attacked by a group of Rabbinias that tried to abduct . 'Tal saved ."
'Tal proudly nodded as I looked her over. According to her judge, the woman had a good character, but she wasn't that strong. If that was the only issue, then I could make her stronger in ti. For now, we would just have to see, but why didn't O'Lee want to take Orchalla's place?
"She looks promising, but why aren't you trying to win?" I asked, and she gave a look as if I was stupid, and I grinned. I knew what she was going to say, so there was no point in bellyaching.
"You still have to fight my mother and Grandmother before we can mate. There is also a waiting list now. So, I will be coming with you and the others to make sure that I don't miss my turn," O'Lee explained like it was the most logical thing in the world as the rest of the won just stared at her.
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