"Big Horde" Shuichi—everything from her nickname to her name carried a strange air, but she was indeed one of the most powerful and influential figures in the Forest Goddess Faction.
Considering that her other title was "the quasi-god closest to becoming a True God within the association," the "one of" could probably be removed.
It was said that she had chosen to head to the front lines in preparation for her ascension ritual.
"That's false. She can't become a god, nor can she ascend, and she doesn't need to. Gods are generally of higher absolute quality than quasi-gods, but from an individual perspective, becoming a god may not be a good thing. A Xiu could have ascended long ago, but for her, it might actually be a weakening."
From Big Cat, Lu PingAn received a rather subtle assessment.
Even toward Akul, another quasi-god, Big Cat had been distinctly disdainful. Yet toward this seemingly female quasi-god, Big Cat actually showed a measure of respect—and even unease.
Yes, unease. Lu PingAn could even empathically sense her instinctive uneasiness, even fear.
"Your Senior Sister?"
"No. But she's very ancient. By seniority, she even guided our mentor. With her here, it's no wonder the human forces couldn't possibly lose."
It seemed to be good news.
As for the question of seniority in Big Cat's family? It had long since become too tangled to make sense of. Who knew how subtle Big Cat's expression would be every morning when she saw the kitten clinging to Lu PingAn, Cat Sister, and Cat Mom.
Fortunately, that "kitten" truly did not understand—at least, not yet. It was just a little uncomfortable being squeezed against Lu PingAn every day.
"She won't see me."
What left Lu PingAn feeling conflicted now was that his attempt to pay his respects had