"Simple. Just don't tell them." The Human God spread his hands. A fleeting, triumphant smile crossed his pixelated face before it went blank again.
"Well, to make up for this little mistake and the fact that you're being hunted, how about this? This noble god will give you another piece of advice. It could save your family~"
"Bastard! You told me to take the back road so I'd run into bandits and get separated from Alexander. Then you told me to drink at that tavern, where the Human Traffickers drugged and kidnapped me. You tricked me on purpose!"
The Human God looked at the middle-aged man kneeling on the ground and roaring at him, then gave a merciless snicker. Perhaps he couldn't help himself; for that moment, he seemed to relish the helpless anger on Rudeus's face.
"How could you think that, Rudeus? I'm on your side. Don't worry, I'd never hurt you."
The Human God lightly patted the naked man's shoulder.
Anyone who says that is the last person I should trust... Senior Cain never makes promises like that. He just quietly helps me. The Human God really is rotten.
Regret spread across Rudeus's face.
"Rest easy. This advice will absolutely keep your family safe, so listen carefully."
"Lead that evil Sword God to the Shirone Kingdom. Use the ruins with that miraculous magic circle, and your family will be saved. You'll also receive some unexpected good news along the way. After that, enroll at the Magic University. You'll meet someone who brings you an unexpected chance at romance."
"Bastard! There's still no word on Aisha, Norn, Lilia, Father, or Mother. How could I even think about romance?"
"Don't get worked up. Calm down. All of this will be wonderful for you, Rudeus."
"Besides, you don't have any choice