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She had only agreed to Aphrodite's invitation; she had not confirmed that she would become her "Chosen One." Everything was still open to negotiation.

Perhaps she could discuss it further with Aphrodite and loosen the terms until they were on par with Apollo's.

Janice was not fantasizing. "Negotiation" was her bread and butter.

She was quite confident in her ability to successfully "negotiate."

And after learning the terms Apollo had offered, she had another idea.

Work for three years, become a god when it was over, and gain freedom.

If she could truly achieve that, then she could return to the Duke's Mansion, become a pillar of the household as the "Goddess of Beauty," and live the fishing life she had always dreamed of.

Janice lightly bit her lip, forming a plan.

Meanwhile, Alvitr was puzzled by Oli's hesitation and asked gently, "Why are you still considering it when faced with such an opportunity? Is there something troubling you? If your concern is me, then there is no need."

Within the Duke's Mansion, Oli was the head maid of the "Aries Palace," which oversaw the mansion's kitchens and was also involved in certain other household affairs.

But that... was merely the outward appearance.

Oli's true role in the mansion was that of the duke's secretary. She was Alvitr's personal secretary, and whenever the Duke was away on business, she handled government affairs in her stead.

Oli had been selected and brought into the Duke's Mansion at only six years old. At thirteen, she gained the recognition of the Aries Holy Armor. Alvitr had practically raised her herself, and aside from Dark and Claire, she was the person Alvitr trusted most.

Her standing in Alvitr's heart was no less than that of a "daughter." If Dark had not changed after enrolling