Deception and Birth: A Conversation

Birth had too much to say in this chapter, so I simplified the way it spoke. Otherwise, people might accuse me of padding the word count. Heh.

"This is the reason—you fear—"

The divine pillar lashed through the void with a whistling roar. This was also the first time a god had directly exposed Deception's thoughts.

The spirals in those eyes began spinning wildly. Before long, he laughed and said:

"Listen to you. How can you call it fear? I'm merely being prudent."

"..."

A day when the prudent faction's reputation was ruined.

Cheng Shi rolled his eyes and didn't dare comment.

"Whether fear exists—

That is up to your heart—

But I am also curious—

Come—

Let me see what other existences lie beyond this universe—"

That single "come" from the divine pillar nearly scared Cheng Shi to death. Fortunately, the words that followed brought the clown back to life, making his heart race with excitement.

"You agree?

Then what should I do next, Lord of Grace?"

"Tut—

How would I understand the talent Time granted the clown?

You need not perform piety before me at this moment. As your Lord of Grace, I still know what my own believer is like.

Do what you need to do. Be quick about it.

Don't force me to sentence you for negligence."

"..." Wait, even asking for advice is a crime now?

Cheng Shi pursed his lips and said, "Oh," before slowly raising his hand and beginning to release his talent skill toward that unsightly divine pillar.

This was his first time targeting a true god with his talent. The sensation was somewhat abstract and detached, to the point that the clown swallowed several times without daring to act.

Fortunately, the wild winds seeping from Nothingness "reminded" him. He shuddered