Despite the pressure I felt in their presence, I didn’t feel threatened. I could feel a gaze full of warmth, one that felt like my parents’ gaze upon me, making me feel secure and protected.
The two gods approached me. The Goddess of the Moon, with her golden veil and electric-blue eyes like a storm, was the first to speak.
"What a pleasure, we finally meet you in person, dear herald! We’ve been watching you, you know? It’s been... quite entertaining. Especially these last few days. You’re quite the character, Jax." Her voice was like the sound of a bell, melodious and soothing. Even her soft chuckle felt like being caressed with velvet, making me feel strangely aroused. It was as if her entire body emanated pheromones that made me want to pounce on her and slam her against the wall.
The God of Time, his movements leaving lingering afterimages, nodded with a calm smile. "Certainly. Your path has been... peculiar." His voice was deep and grave, carrying the bearing of a powerful warrior.
My surprise was immense. They’d been watching me? And getting a kick out of it? Despite the strangeness of the situation, I felt comfortable enough to ask the question that had been eating at me since I arrived in this world.
"Were you the ones who brought me to this world? Why was I brought here? Why can’t I go back to my world if I’ve already defeated the Demon King? The king told me there’s no way back."
"Ah, that. It’s an ancient pact, you see. An agreement with the Goddess Gaia of your planet. We can call warriors from your world to this one, in exchange for them being returned once their training here is complete. A sort of divine exchange program, if you want to call it that. She gains experienced warriors, and we... well, you’ll know that someday."
The God of Time added: "Furthermore, the king only knows part of the truth. The way back... that you must discover for yourself. We can’t reveal it directly. It would interfere with your own growth and with the balance. Gods cannot interfere in the mortal world beyond the original pact."
So there was a way back? Relief mixed with frustration. Why all the secrecy? Wouldn’t it be better to just tell me straight? But before I could ask more, the Goddess of the Moon continued.
"You must become strong, Jax. From now on, we will be here to protect your guild, those you choose to walk alongside you. We long to see what you will do, the path you will forge."
The God of Time slightly inclined his head. "You have a unique opportunity. Until now, you were trained by the kingdom as a warrior against the Demon King. Many of your current abilities... well, let’s just say they won’t do you much good for the true path that awaits you. The divine system displays all the gods’ abilities and allows you to learn from all of them. These abilities, each god designed for their warriors. As long as you remain neutral, you’ll always have access to all of them, but once a side is chosen, the other gods’ abilities become locked."
The Goddess of the Moon smiled, a dangerous gleam in her stormy eyes.
"We can reset your level and statistics to when you first arrived on this planet. That way, you can choose everything anew, from scratch, focused on what you truly need. And as compensation for losing your progress... you’ll get to choose one forbidden ability from each of us, abilities exclusive to gods, to be your own."
The proposal took my breath away. Resetting my progress meant becoming incredibly weak, vulnerable again in a hostile world surrounded by enemies. But if my abilities would be locked anyway, keeping my current level was pointless. On the other hand, the idea of getting two divine abilities, powers that not even the strongest heroes could dream of possessing, was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It was a massive gamble, but the reward was worth the risk.
I thought for a while, weighing the pros and cons. Vulnerability versus unimaginable power. The decision was clear.
"I accept," I said, my voice firm.
The Goddess of the Moon laughed, a sweet and resonant sound. "Just as expected from our herald. You’re a risk-taker, but one who’s worth it. Don’t worry, some of your abilities will remain—all those that are from your own effort and not a divine ability. You’ll even be able to teach your skills. Trust me, there’s absolutely no downside."
The God of Time nodded. "It’s time for formal introductions to bless your guild. I am Aethernox, God of Time and guardian of the River of Time. Using my name as a witness, I bless the [Hero’s Guild] with my wisdom and knowledge. May time be on your side, and may the power of the river manifest in your favor... Seal!"
A strange purple symbol, looking like a 3D decagram with hundreds of lines inside it, shot towards my chest. It felt comfortable, like placing a warm compress on a cold day.
The Goddess of the Moon made an elegant bow, her veil gently swaying. "And I am Soulneth Whooremoon, Goddess of the Moon and Fertility. May my blessings fill your family and grow and multiply until they fill the earth. May your children never vanish, and your heritage on earth endure for all eternity... Seal!"
A second pink symbol shot towards my penis, making me feel as if I was about to burst.
"Endure the pleasure, my son. If you do, you’ll gain an extra ability..."
The sensation of pleasure was truly unbearable. I felt my penis swelling more and more, as if something was accumulating and desperate to come out. It was only seconds, but it felt like an eternity. The Goddess of the Moon approached me and knelt, pulling down my pants. My penis, fully erect with engorged veins, was turning purple from the strain, but she just smiled, watching the scene, completely satisfied.