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He felt surprise course through him as Thera said it and he gently pulled away, reaching into his bag to get a small white mana crystal to hold up to his eye. What little reflection he saw was crude, nothing compared to the mirror he’d have liked to have, but it was enough to see that Thera was right. Neither the whites nor the pupil were different, but his iris had changed to a vibrant violet, the same as any demon.

…So I definitely need to make sure I haven’t sprouted any scales anywhere later. He thought to himself, turning quickly to Anailia who wore a small, worried look, not having noticed the minor detail until it was pointed out.

“Uh, so how worried should I be about this?”

“You’re asking about an experience nobody else has gone through,” The goddess pointed out. “I don’t believe it’s bad, but I can’t exactly say it’s nothing either.”

“…Well, I guess I’ll just keep an eye on things and hope for the best. In the meantime, I can’t help but remember being told that bodies possessed by gods were good for both potions and materials, if only you knew somebody with an awakened crafting skill who could handle both,” He said, fluttering his eyes at the goddess and getting a small laugh.

“As charming as it is to watch you try and get all you can from this, the bodies will be taken to an awakened alchemist to brew potions with and we’ll decide how the bones and skins will be divided later. Considering what a limited number of people there are who can do anything with them I’m sure you and your teacher will find yourselves with something to play with,” She said, smiling at his obvious disappointment before turning to Thera. “We’ll be leaving shortly, as I’m sure you can imagine there’s plenty to deal with from all of this but would you like to come back with us or stay here with your lover?”

“Why is Ben staying here?” She asked, turning to him as he thought of all he’d have to do now that the exciting bit was over.

“Myriad is taking in all of these people so I at least need to stay for a bit to help get them set up and put them on the path to being good little members of his faith. It might be a couple weeks,” He explained as just how monumental a task that would be set in. “Oh god, I need to explain the state of the world and the invasion and try to properly motivate them all to convert and look at how they’re living, they’re sleeping in tents and it doesn’t seem like they do any agriculture I’ll at least need to build them houses…” He felt a migraine forming as he looked around, seeing more and more that would be good to do while he was there. And I don’t even have any tools with me! Damn it, this is going to be the dryad village all over again!

They’d left their cart at the church of Anailia, but at the very least he had his bag with him that contained all of the rings he’d brought for the contest, as well as a few books, and most important of all, he’d have Thera.

“I’ll stay,” She told her goddess. “He’s far too likely to be murdered when nobody’s watching him.”

“Very well, in that case we should be off. Thera, it’s always lovely, I’ll check in on you while you’re here. Contender Ben, do try to keep out of trouble.”

With that, the three god’s picked up the bodies the forbidden gods died in as a portal was opened and they all stepped through.

“Uh, what did she mean when she called me that?” He asked, getting an uncertain look as he did.

“I don’t know, but I heard Vasta call uncle that as well while you were in the trial.”

Interesting. Myriad, want to chime in?

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Fine, fine, but before you go, I think you know exactly what quest I want.

<Huuh, I suppose this is probably the best time you could take it given what your current job is anyway. Just make sure you work hard getting them all setup.>

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