The New MS Unit

"Uh!"

Ivan froze on the spot. He had thought Athena wanted him to directly "ascend" into a real man.

But after hearing Athena's explanation, he realized his thoughts had been filthy, and his face filled with embarrassment.

Seeing Ivan's reaction, Athena couldn't help shaking her head. She raised her left hand to cover her forehead and sighed:

"You really were thinking about something filthy... Ah, I'm a goddess. How did I end up with such a lewd disciple?"

"Um..." Ivan quickly composed himself, restoring his earlier feigned calm before asking in confusion:

"Master, why do you want to give me your first kiss...?"

"Well..." Athena crossed her arms over her chest and calmly explained to Ivan:

"Although I don't know much about the war between the Ancient Humans and the Forerunners, based on the text your mother deciphered at Göbeklitepe... I've learned how terrifying the Flood is.

"On top of that, the City of Brotherly Love has an 'invincible' fleet nearby, numbering nearly three thousand ships. Even though we have the Star Killers and the God Bodies...

"This surprise attack will still be extremely dangerous.

"And since you can pilot a God Body, I'm planning to use my first kiss to grant you the 'Goddess's Blessing.'

"That way, when facing the Covenant's 'invincible' fleet, you'll have stronger combat power, reactions, and luck than before.

"Of course, the most important thing is that, in a crisis... it might save your life.

"I don't want my only disciple to just die like that."

A faint blush appeared on Ivan's face. In an extremely awkward tone, he replied, "Th-Thank you, Master."

"All right, stop pretending. Let's go."

Athena saw right through Ivan's lewd thoughts again. She reached out, grabbed him, and hurried toward her quarters.

"Eh? Master, wait... wait a moment..."

Although Ivan