When Jake and his girls minds were transported for a eting with mbers of Hestias Pantheon, they werent sure what to expect.
Jake nearly stumbled upon arrival, the change of his clothes and surroundings jarring. He was wearing a white warriors toga with accents of red and gold for the belt, bracers, and sandals. Fhesiah was wearing a stunning red toga-style dress with similar gold accents, her beauty on display.
Ophelia was wearing a warriors toga similar to Jakes, but she had a sort of white shawl that went over her bare shoulder. Tanda was wearing a tribal edition toga, which separated into a skirt and sort of sports bra up top.
Bloodberri
Tanda asked, Why are you wearing your snake-puppy pajamas?
Berri looked down. Oh! I just tried really hard to picture wearing them! Arf! Arf! Hehe.
Blood frowned and seemingly tried to change their clothing, but then appeared to be a little distressed when she couldnt. How do you do that? Please, sister, change us to sothing more normal. Were going to be eting the Divine!
Berri pouted. Aww, but this one is cuter! Fine. She scrunched up her face and groaned, and the outfit switched to likely what Hestia had set her up with: a dress quite similar to Fhesiahs.
They all wore strapped sandals, aside from Bloodberri and Tanda.
Looking at his girls, Jake smiled. You look great, girls. This should be an interesting experience.
Fhesiah gave him and herself an appraising look. Hmm, yes, I do approve of Hestias choices. This is not a bad look for you either, husband.
Exiting the hallway they appeared in, they appeared to be standing on the edge of a house party, the room large enough to be called more of a ballroom.
Only the furniture and fixtures in the room lead them to believe it was a ho, with various couches and seating arrangents gathered near a blazing Hearth.
Fhesiah sidled up to him and pulled his right elbow to her chest. Ophelia was about to take his other side, when Hestia appeared in front of them. She was wearing her white toga with red and gold accents, much like the version when they summoned her on Highlands, only softer and less for combat.
Welco to my ho! Im afraid this is a sort of limited edition, as you are restricted from being in a Contested World. Soday, I do hope to welco you in truth.
Giving the place another look, he could tell it was quite cozy. There was an adjacent kitchen, and various snack and drink carts held special refreshnts. Jake was dying to try so of her cooking.
Thank you, Hestia. I do look forward to it.
Hestia gave him a smile. This is a more of an informal eting, and we are allowed to discuss certain topics. Everyone you et here is either a Divine, or has a Noble Rankaning, they own worlds of their own. Now co, my Champion and Hart family. There are many of my friends and allies wanting to et you all finally.
Hestia began to escort their group, walking only a few paces ahead of them.
Ophelia joined Jakes left side, following Hestia, the other girls taking in the sights as they entered.
Hestia took them over to a circle of couches around a hearth, and from their clothes, Jake got the feeling they were mostly Romans. He had done so research on Marcus Aurelius when he heard Ariminum had been previously owned by him.
He was present, as well as Mars, Vesta, and several other powerful mostly-human people, with a handful of various others. There was a minotaur, so Lares and Penatesa spirit people as well.
Hestia introduced Jake as her Champion, and Mars, Marcus, and a third man ca to shake Jakes hand.
Hestia said, This is Cyrus the Great, you may have heard of him from Earth? Marcus and Cyrus are both of the third Tier, within your Sector.
Jake shook both their hands, the girls exchanging friendly nods and watching in interest. There were all sorts of groups scattered throughout the more intimate setting, and many were mingling for the girls to observe as well.
Marcus gave Jake an appraising look. I heard you visited the world of Ariminum. While its no longer under my protection, I still care about its fate. I think it will be ready for its Raid soon thanks to your victory.
After leaving Ariminum, Jake had learned that so ti ago, it had the opportunity to join a [War Trial]. The people voted against joining this conflict, and as a Tier 1 World, its importance to the Great War was minimal. It could not hold any true entrances to Tartarus, and it was clear the people had a failing desire to join and impact the war on a greater level.
War Trials were one thod for a World to potentially rise in Tier, aside from ti. Since they declined to join, their world would not progress very rapidly. As such, Marcus had allowed his ownership of the world to wane. This provided an opportunity for a new ruler to rise, and allow himself to focus his efforts on other areas.
Jake nodded. Once the conflict in Highlands is over, we plan for Hearthtribe to aid them there. The Sons of Ro seem especially motivated now.
Cyrus the Great chuckled, his voice filled with mirth. And you are to thank, for that. My descendant has had a fire lit under him. Living under others shadows, it can be hard to find their light. So thrive in it, and others need a little push.
Marcus Aurelius nodded as he rubbed his chin. It was not just the Sons of Ro you influenced, Champion Jake. The loss of several towns and the creation of the special challenge had shaken the citizens of Ariminum. The defense against the lava wyverns is a major point of discussion among the residents, the number of lives saved from your Heroics despite Tartarus plot was impressive.
Mars had a vicious smile. Defeating four Champions at the first Tier also inspired many. Warriors have competitive spirits, and now they train hard hoping to match Hestias Champion, and his party of wives. They might have only been of the second Tier brought down to the first, but Tartarus is known to win in that case more often than not. Defeating four in one conflict with no losses is a major accomplishnt.
Hestia smiled with pride. My Champion and his wives are sothing else, arent they? The Hart family will soon enter the second Tier, and their impact on three worlds will already be a Tale of Beginnings that stands up to most legends.
Cyrus smiled. I cant wait to visit my holand once more. When Earth finishes integration, there will be a bit of turmoil. Itll be up to us to help smooth the transition.
Jake couldnt help but frown at that. The information on planetary integration was restricted, at least at his Tier. The idea that Earth would co to conflict had him a bit worried.
Odin had made a fleeting ntion that success in the Trial would be much better than if Tartarus attacked, making it Contested. Just what would happen to it?
He asked, How can we help?
It was Marcus who answered. Us natives can return to the world, and help the leaders of the world transition into their new roles. Earths core will be infused and enhanced to the beginning of the first Tier, as an award for completing its Trial successfully. As a result, the mana levels of the world will fluctuate heavily. Thus, the Frawork creates artificial dungeons for the first several years, to ease the world into this transformation.
Cyrus added, This will be especially important for the Earth. The modern society will have significant difficulty with mana, at first. Our dwarven and gno friends can manage technology with this, but it wont be an instant thing, and requires much effort. Itll be up to us at such a high Tier to enter the stage and prevent conflict. Lord Guan Yu will be helpful in this. At the fourth Tier, his number of powerful avatars and projections should allow him to solve many problems.
Jake asked Mars and Hestia, Are you unable to influence things there? Your stories and Myths are present in Earths history, after all.
Mars stroked his curly beard. Earth is a bit different from most worlds. Its abnormal for so many of us Divine to seed the world with both our myth and our influence before its integrated into the Frawork like it was. You could say it was a grand experint, to see if we could raise more warriors and people that resonated with all of us, before it entered the Trial.
Hestia sighed. It was ant to obtain the most possible from Tartarus from the Trial. But instead, it sparked conflict. Many Divine got greedy, wanting to influence their seeds to take over the prize of Earth and prove their superiority, and gain the most. Between all the infighting and backstabbing, much of civilization was destroyed. We eventually sealed off mana altogether, and pushed integration earlier than intended. Us peak Divine agreed on a slow Trial, one that would span millennia as the world recovered from all the wars and battles through the ages.
Mars nodded. In truth, we didnt expect it to take quite as long as it did. Your party sped things up significantly near the end, or it would have taken much longer. Now, to answer your question, we Divine can descend on the world with our avatars. However, Earth is a unique situation. Which of us lays claim? It could spark a new conflict, as each of us tries to claim the most residents for ourselves. As a result, we would rather stay out of it. A neutral Administrator will be assigned, and only true natives may return. Both to recruit to their factions and protect the people from any turmoil.
Hestia smiled. Thats right, this is the fair thod that was agreed upon by us Divine in accordance with the Frawork. The Top Ten contributors or parties in Earth history are invited early. Naturally, that includes you and your wives, Jake.
Jake wasnt sure what to feel about that, but Fhesiah and his girls all sent their reassurance over their bond. They were excited about this prospect, and were doing their best to send their confidence in his ability to accomplish this task.
He and his girls each spent a little more ti talking to the three and eting with so of the other Roman Divine and nobles. Mars in particular praised Ophelia for her martial prowess, and Vesta complinted Fhesiah for her flas.
Jake got to try so delicious foods being passed around, along with the girls. It was an almost pointless exercise as ntal projections, but they were quite enjoyable. Tanda and Ophelia both enjoyed so outstanding honey cakes, while Jake had delicious crostinis. They had a divine tasting cheese and dried tomatoes, the oils, and herbs used tasting truly special.
Hestia smiled. As ntal projections, you can hardly enjoy what these things have to offer, but Im glad you did just the sa. So day, you will get to try the real things.
She eventually brought him to a section which held the Norse and Greek Divine.
Odin was there, along with Freyja. Ophelia bristled at the sight of her, but looked at the Norse warriors, Odins Einherjar, with interest. She was interested in fighting the many other warriors she had seen in a spar, but sothing about the Norse warriors drove her competitiveness.
Odin and Freyja approached his family, and Odin spoke. Hello again, Champion Jake and family. Its a pleasure to finally et you, Tanda, Blood, and Berri. Looking at Ophelia, he was about to speak, but Freyja interrupted, seeing Ophelias expression.
Freyja looked full of remorse. I do apologize, Ophelia. Your mother fought well, but we had let Drengrbjord down. The betrayers
IIts okay. Ive learned more about what happened, and I dont bla you. It still hurts though, you know? What happened there, is there no way my father can be retrieved? Or my mother?
Freyja gave her a somber look. Your father can be retrieved, for a Price. However, without your mother
Ophelia nodded in understanding, her eyes brimming with tears as Jake hugged her to him. The man before his death was a shell of a man, and without her mother, it was a rcy to leave him passed on.
Odin gave her a serious look. Theres hope for her, too. We had retrieved you, along with many of those before the first Tier. Then, we halted Tartarus consumption of the souls it won, betting against it for the upcoming [War Trial]. If we win, both can be retrieved.
Ophelia was shocked, but she wiped her tears as her expression changed to fierce determination. How do we take part?
Freyja replied, All worlds within the Frontier Sector will be given the choice to join. The conflict will take many years, the worlds at different Tiers having varying levels of influence on the overall event. Drengrbjord is a second Tier world, so Highlands just might be able to directly compete for its redemption.
Jake could, of course, feel how important this was to Ophelia. He reassured her that if they were given the option, theyd pull out all the stops to win back her ho world. Jake wanted to look at Odin or the other Einherjars outfits for more rune formations or otherwise, but the ntal projections clothing lacked these, or he found they were blurred to his sight.
They spoke with a few of them for a while, Ophelia and Berri were both excited to speak with an actual giant, a Jotnar.
He was around four ters tall, and massive. Berri could raise herself up to make herself taller than him, but he was definitely wide. As they spoke with the man, another Divine, a Nordic Warrior with one arm, approached from their side.
Jake looked at him with interest, but sothing about his posture or expression seed like he was a little upset, or unhappy.
Thanks to Fhesiahs helpful reminder in his mind, he knew the man was Tyr, the Nordic God of Justice and War, among other things. Rembering how Jake rejected both of his clergy, Jake wanted to apologize.
However, he realized that was probably a bad idea. He wasnt actually sorry for it. Then, it might be like adding fuel to the fire, that he just might be imagining brewing.
Tyr, Ive been wanting to et with you. I have a problem, and its a matter of justice.
The man looked shocked. Justice? His teeth clenched. Ill hear it.
Jake went on to detail the situation, where [War, Glory, Profit] had abused Rifts to try to take advantage of the natives on Highlands. How Morwen was ready to testify, and Jake would take this to the Sector Council.
It may be difficult, but I think its important these guys are brought to justice. The Great Enemy is difficult enough, without people working against us. They need punishnt, to deter others from taking on this behavior.
By the ti Jake was done explaining, the man had an odd smile. It was a conflicting one, Jake thought. Eventually, Tyr laughed uproariously.
Good! This is good! We will get those little fuckers this ti, mark my words! Youre alright, Champion Jake. I was a little furious you declined both my clergy, but you couldnt help it. You only worked off the information you had available to you, after all! When you start your case with the Sector council, Ill be ready. Well, I have so other things I need to work on now, it was a pleasure eting you.
How can one be a little furious? The man patted Jakes shoulder, and he could have sworn Tyr was mumbling sothing about a daughter or otherwise, as he walked away.
Fhesiah smirked, as Jake scratched his head. He thought the Divine here were only essentially avatars or ntal projections, and they could be in dozens or even hundreds of places at once. Was there really a reason to leave?
Athena was present, and they spoke with her briefly. She confird what Hestia had saidthat she was, in fact, willing to take Ophelia on as her Champion. However, her focus was on her securing and protecting her Sector.
Ophelia could help by joining her, but joining Guan Yu was simply superior, even for Athenas goals at the mont. She requested Ophelia strongly considered it.
Hestia had a mirthful expression. Well, that was fun, wasnt it? Tyr is a strange character. We have so more people I would like you to et.
They said their goodbyes to Odin and Freyja, along with the Einherjar. One would be joining them on Earth, and he appeared especially formidable. Apparently, his party of five back in the day was quite impressive.
They moved on to et the Egyptian, African, and sopotamian Divine.
Jake t with Horus, Anubis, and Enki. Rasses the Great was the man from Earth, a powerful man exuding wisdom and confidence. Anubis reeked of death to the point one would guess the god would join Tartarus. However, Anubis wanted to protect the cycle of death and the afterlife, Tartarus robbing people of it.
There were various races that Jake had never seen or heard of here. Bug people that looked like scarabs, so jackal and crocodile people, and various tribal people. Jake took interest in the various nobles, as they would be involved in the coming conflict.
After eting with them, and they went back to their discussions, a voluptuous dark-tanned woman stood. She had black feline beastkin features, and her tanned body exuded feminine charm and grace. She held an ankh staff with images of the sun and moon pictured, and wore golden jewelry with various symbolism on her neck, wrists, and ankles.
It was Bastet. She wore an Egyptian tiara, with golden strings flowing down her black hair. Golden beads capped the ends of them, and her outfit was clearly Egyptian inspired. She had sleeves that started at her hands and ended at the elbows, and an almost black tribal top that held up her breasts.
Her flat stomach was exposed, and her baggy black cloth pants with gold highlights had openings along the sides, exposing her long legs.
Bastets voice was sultry, but her speech was upbeat. Greetings, Hart family. Its so good to finally et you! Ive long-since followed your exploits, even before your Trial. She smiled as she looked over them, Such a wonderful family.
Jake was a little weirded out by her voyeurism, but reasoned that the Divine had few boundaries among those considered mortals. To them, everything was public unless it was hidden. If Jake didnt want to be watched, he should have hidden his actions from them, or sothing like this.
He managed to reply, Thanks, Bastet. Its a pleasure.
Fhesiah gave her a smile. It is good to finally et you. I have read so much about you! You and Hestia have been friends for quite a long ti.
Hestia chuckled. Thats right, along with Vesta over there too. Weve been through many hardships. We are not family by blood, but our family sticks together just the sa.
Bastet looked on with a fond smile. Lets take a walk?
Jake saw Hestias encouraging smile, so he nodded. As they began to walk toward a hallway nearby, the space seed to contract around them, and in just a few paces they arrived in a more private area. The fireplace was in the wall, with a more intimate couch and love seat, recliners and more.
Hestia and Bastet sat on a couch across from another, and they motioned Jake and Fhesiah to sit. There were snacks and drinks laid out, which the other girls were quick to try out with happiness.
Bastet nuzzled into Hestia as she wrapped one arm around her waist, causing her to giggle.
She chuckled. Sorry, I get a little frisky in this form. Her body then shifted, changing into a lioness beastkin. Her black hair stayed the sa, but her ears changed from that of a black house cat, to the tawny golden ears and tail of a lioness.
The air or aura around her changed, and now she felt like a powerful woman, a leader full of wisdom, rather than a sensual and sexy mother.
Jake now felt that Bastet was even more similar to Fhesiah than he imagined.
Now, Fhesiah, I should ntion that my aid to you was simply a gift, on behalf of my dear friend. I know how difficult it is to balance two forms, and I wouldnt wish it on anyone. Still, I can help a lot more than that, if you beco my Champion.
Jake knew that Fhesiah believed she could solve her own problems. That seeking the truth was a part of a Daoists, a cultivators path. To have a solution handed to her was not the way of a cultivator. Everything must have a price, and there should be equivalent exchange.
This may have less influence thanks to the New Heavens Fhesiah now believed in, but receiving too much guidance or benefits could cause one to experience a phenona called heart demons.
The premise being mostly that if they never stood on their own, they would doubt themselves at the most critical of monts. This could be deathly combat, tribulations, or even when rging with the heavens; making the Dao a part of oneself.
Whether heart demons were real or not, it was certainly true that standing on ones own where able would result in people more self-proficient and reliable. Such people would often be better cultivators, in the end.
Whats in it for you?
Of course, Fhesiah mostly knew the answer to that, but she still asked. She would like it voiced, that she was sohow earning the assistance she received.
Bastet smiled. Of course, I know so about cultivators. I know its important to you that you earn your keep. I said that I could help more, but I will definitely make sure you must find your path on your ownIm just getting you within reach of your target.
She continued, I know your family is competent and capable, and you will earn many Divine Sparks and influence many worlds as a shining example, spreading my na far and wide. Then, you resonate with heavily. This is significant both in the power you can bring about, but also what you earn to expand my power. Faith energy is gained through the resonance, conviction, and resolve you have in my Eternal Essence. For a cultivator who resonates so well with , your conviction in your Path, your Dao, transfers to .
Jake gave a nervous chuckle. I had worried about that, with Hestia. I am not verypious.
Hestia gave Jake a broad smile. Ah, worried that you didnt do your allotnt of Hail Hestias? You should not worry about this, my Champion. You resonate with everything I embody, upholding and protecting the virtues of my Eternal Essence. With every breath you take and every action you make, you are carrying out my will and expanding my influence, my power.
She continued, The beastkin have already begun resonating with and joining my clergy through your actions, and I have even had so join my clergy from Ariminum! You should be confident in your efforts as you respect and protect the Hearth and the Ho, and guide the beastkin with the State. I am extrely proud of my choice to make you my Champion, and no matter what happens from now on, I know I shall never change my mind.
Fhesiah and his girls were filled with pride at Hestias proclamation, and Jake couldnt help but feel wonderful from the praise of his goddess.
IThank you, Hestia. It ans a lot to for you to say that.
Bastet clapped. That was cute! That is exactly right, coming back to Fhesiah. There are no downsides for because she resonates so well. Its as Berri would say: a ho run!
She gave Berri a smile, who was scrunching down so small cookies. You are so aweso, by the way. Id have taken you both if I could, but Echidna was much more important.
Berri smiled at that. Where is she, by the way? I thought she would be here, too.
Jake thought hed see her towering figure in the last room, but she was clearly not there.
Hestias smile beca wooden. It seed she couldnt make it today? Were actually a little concerned.
Bastet smiled. Im sure itll be fine. Now, aside from these things, I can add a Task that will be mutually beneficial for us. You wanted to seek a [Battlegrounds], yes? There is one within the neighboring Sector in the coming months at your Tier. I can get you an express ticket when its ti. There, you should be able to aid so of my followers, and even if you do not receive what you needwhich is unlikelyyou should be able to trade for what you do.
Fhesiah frowned. What about Highlands?
Hestia interjected, This would be after the conflict on Highlands is completed. If extra ti is needed, we may even be able to pay a Price to push back the event slightly. Theres no way we would have you miss the Raid.
This mollified her, and Jake was having a hard ti seeing a downside, aside from the increasing difficulty of having another Champion on their roster. However, it was important to her that she did not fall behind. The next Tier would be especially difficult without assistance for her to do so. Jake was definitely on board.
Fhesiah smiled at Bastet. I accept. Ill be your Champion.
Bastet stood, and slamd her Ankh-staff on the ground. The sun and moon glimred, shooting a beam of celestial light into Fhesiahs Dantian.
Within her Spiritual Palace, the Kitsune mural shifted, the bloodline bricks taking on the divine-infused energy. Like Bloods Holy Dark, Fhesiahs Dark kitsune flas took on a more holy or divine quality.
The change for her bloodline energies making a qualitative difference shifted her heavenly energy, and spare heavenly energy flooded out. A lake ford in front of her palace and was drawn out.
Then, in her deepest room with the hearth, the thrones had a skylight, allowing the sun or moonlight to co through.
Above that skylight, the heavenly energy gathered, and her hearth spewed out a powerful gout of flas, causing a massive golden mirror on a swivel to appear. The mirror was engraved with sun disk and moon patterns, matching Bastets own Ankh-staff and jewelry.
Fhesiahs sun was currently high in the sky, but sohow, the mirrors reflection showed the moon. It was as if the moons light was shown in the lake, and this was reflected into the mirror. The beam of moonlight struck Fhesiahs mural, and her kitsune bloodline flas lit.
[Passive Skill: Celestial Mirror (No Level)]
[Enables user access to 30% of opposing bloodlines flas in either form.]
[Champion Magic Spell Learned: Sun and Moon Hex]
[Uses Bloodline Flas combined with the Sun or Moon to create a powerful curse. Flas of creation or destruction will burn the target until it is destroyed, depending on what form the user was in when the spell was used.]
Fhesiah was moved. The mirror was truly perfect for her, and no matter how much she scanned it within herself, she couldnt understand how it functioned. As a Tier 3 entity, her understanding of sothing within herself was significant.
For it to be beyond her understanding, it seed like a true treasure, and it had been created from her own heavenly energy.
Whatever doubts she had about the partnership were completely erased. Like the hearth itself and the bloodline transformation ability, the importance of it for aiding her on her path had been imnse.
T-This is an astonishing gift. I thank you, Bastet.
Jake wasn't sure when, but the Goddess had now shifted to the house cat form.
Bastets smile was proud. I make sure all my girls are well taken care of, whether theyre my kits or my daughters from another mother. That said, I look forward to our partnership! Those reptile beastkin, as they worship you or hold you high in their will and conviction, will indirectly empower . Its a little less than if they did directly, but with how strongly you resonate with , its quite good. That is, until or if you beco a goddess yourself, soday.
Jake had wondered about this. That ant that whatever was going on with the spriggons was, in fact, empowering Echidna, one way or another.
Bastet spread her arms as she stood, giving Fhesiah a welcoming and loving smile. How about a hug, new daughter of mine? Do you mind if I call you so?
Fhesiah was filled with emotion as she shifted, quickly switching to the kitsune with her [Bloodline Transformation] as she stood up. She hugged Bastet, and Jake could feel the happiness of Fhesiah over their bond. She had lost her mother, possibly forever, but she now had soone willing to take on this role. It was a good feeling.
The two girls parted, and Bastet continued. Now, I ntioned the Battlegrounds Task, but there is another before that. As you are aware, there are Champions present on Highlands. The truth is, a potential Champion is a target, both now, and during the Raid. I would much rather you experience only one terrible battle without being able to summon .
[Trial Task Received: Defeat Champions or equivalents present on Highlands, or force them to flee. Rewards based on personal or party contribution.]
Jake asked, Is the result or rewards better this way?
Bastet humd. Its close. I do think youd receive more rewards by staying prospective Champions for the start of the Raid, but thats counteracted sowhat by the difficulty increasing by moving from a prospective Champion to a full one. You are only allowed one Trial per Tier, but your rits and achievents are still counted for advancent, with diminishing returns. When dealing with Champions, this Trial Task is certainly comparable to a Raid or personal Trial. Only a Permanent Death Trial would obtain more potential for yourself.
Jake raised his brow. That ans those that pass this Trial Task could raise their Tier, as soon as they reach level 25?
Bastet chuckled. Thats right. Fhesiah aside, it is sothing you trigger or accept at a Node or your Refuge; it does not just happen. If Fhesiah began her core formation, she would be surrounded by the golden light of the Frawork, and taken away from the world.
Hestia smiled. Well, that was wonderful. Now, there is the last eting today to take care of, then you can mingle a little where you choose. Let us go and et with Brother Guan Yu now.
Jake nodded, and the family once again headed back to the party area.
In one area, there were Asian and Indian Divine within one area. Jake was quick to notice Lord Vishnu and Lord Skanda among them. Skanda had many heads and a peacock tail behind him, while Vishnu had his many cobras and blue skin.
The other Asian Divine Jake was not overly familiar with, but he spotted Bishamon and Amaterasu.
At the front of the entourage were three n. The three n over three ters tall in Chinese robes. One was wearing green robes mixed with armor, another white with green scholarly robes with a tall hat, and finally, one in red robes mixed with armor. They were Chinese n, with long, flowing black beards.
As ntal projections, Jake couldnt really feel anything emanating from them. However, the leading man with the flowing green robes with gold accents gave Jake a strong impression.
Despite his obvious size and strength, the man appeared humble, holding a noble expression. Guan Yu gave Jake the feeling he truly matched what he read about him, that he was a man of boundless loyalty and honor, and also filled with righteousness and compassion.
Guan Yu smiled, as he focused on Jakes family. Despite being a towering man rippling with power, his voice was filled with gratitude as he gave them a martial bow, with his fist closed in his other hand.
Well t, Champion Jake and family. Your strength and accomplishnts precede you, your example shining brightly for all warriors to follow. I wanted to personally thank you for your service in aiding Earth, my holand, to complete its Trial.
He bowed further, along with his entourage, and the surroundings clapped, many giving surprised proclamations. Bowing as a divine was no small thing.
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