A system notification sounded in his ears.
The Erosion Marks in the pool began gathering with a splash, slowly coalescing into Lynn's slender body. He looked at the nature maiden soaking in the pool with a complicated expression. At some point, little flowers had bloomed among the willow-like green leaves covering her head.
Lynn said with a cheerful smile:
"Goddess dear, this won't do. If you surrender so easily, how are you going to maintain your independence?"
After all, Lynn had not been the one watering her.
Naturally, that meant it did nothing to suppress the curse. On the contrary, it only accelerated its unrest.
Her face flushed crimson as she angrily clenched her fists.
"From now on... you absolutely must not use this method again..."
"Did you hear me?"
"Otherwise, I'll turn against you!"
Although her words were full of threats and warnings, in her current state, they carried none of the Desire Mother Goddess's imperious presence.
The corners of Lynn's mouth lifted as he approached and leaned down.
"Still dare to challenge me?"
"You really must be close to your limit now, right? Whether it's the curse or anything else. If you don't let your Gardener help you soon, the time between outbreaks will surely grow even shorter, my dear goddess."
The Mother Tree of Desire's gaze flickered. She pressed her lips together and angrily tried to avoid him.
Lynn drew closer and said:
"Come on, call me Master. This is your last chance. If you still won't obey, I'll never help water you or remove your pests again."
The nature maiden glared at him angrily, her lips pressed tight.
But she also saw the faintly amused yet serious look in Lynn's eyes, and she believed he really would do it.
At last.
"Master."
Reluctantly, she uttered that