Chapter 86 World E:4 Starfall already knew Ethan and...

Starfall already knew of Ethan and Tenas's arrival. Almost the instant they appeared at that guy's headquarters, the person she had placed with Helia sent back the message.

Although the information from her subordinates wasn't very detailed, she could still roughly guess what was going on. She was constantly monitoring Helia to prevent her from having another crazy idea and doing something insane that would leave her unprepared and cause heavy losses.

It's not like she hasn't done it before; it's just that because of her previous experience, she's more cautious. Although Helia can't defeat her now, she'll try other methods, like targeting that mentally challenged former holy son, and inciting her followers to doubt their faith in her.

But hoping she could save them in a life-or-death situation is simply wishful thinking, okay? There are so many people, how could she possibly care for them all?

Forget about whether she'll help or not. Even if she doesn't save her, she's not some kind of good god. Isn't the name "God of Darkness" a bit hard to understand?

She wanted to gain greater power, climb to higher positions, possess more of what she desired, and pursue evil; blood and violence were what her followers were supposed to do.

So even if those believers were incited, she didn't feel sorry for the loss of faith; she just felt angry that something had been taken away from her.

The very first group must have been her most loyal followers, but who says that the children of followers will necessarily be followers? Starfall doesn't think she has such great power or such charisma to attract followers, enough to make everyone in her territory completely believe in her.

In short: the vassal of her vassal is not her vassal.

But she became curious about this child from Selene, who was said to be from another world.

How could someone like Selene, someone so close to her own personality, one day choose to become a mother and give birth to a child that would have such a profound impact on her health?

As a god who knows everything since his birth, he is omniscient. The impact of childbirth on women is just an insignificant corner in her vast sea of ​​memories, but it is enough to leave a deep impression on her.

Her female followers do not particularly like childbirth. In ordinary people, if they encounter difficulties in childbirth, they may lose their lives because it is not worth it to lose their lives for a child who cannot even speak, has no consciousness, and has no emotional foundation.

In fact, it's not just her followers; the world is very dangerous, and everyone prioritizes immediate pleasure. Women aren't particularly keen on having children.

Because if you bring a new life into this world, you will always pay attention to the other person, worrying about them getting sick, dying, or why they keep crying. Then you become bound by the idea of ​​being responsible for the new life you bring into the world, and thus become a "mother".

Selene, will you become like that?

Starfall didn't want her incredibly talented saintess to turn into that monstrous state. Wouldn't that render Selene useless? What would all the effort she'd put into her amount of time and energy mean? If all else failed, she could just get a pet and treat it like her own child.

The thought of her fierce and cruel Saintess Selene transforming into a gentle and loving figure sent shivers down Xingyun's spine. The last time she had goosebumps was when Helia was plotting something bad against her.

"Will you become like that?" Starfall asked Selene, who stood respectfully beside her. "Will you become a 'mother'?"

“If you wish,” her saintly figure replied coldly, “I can have my uterus removed to demonstrate my resolve.”

“Okay,” said Starfall.

Almost as soon as she finished speaking, the incredibly efficient Selene began.

A strong stench of blood filled the air around Starfall. Starfall watched Selene's actions without a hint of remorse, coldly observing as Selene finished in no time.

Why do you think you shouldn't do it?

She had put a lot of effort into training Selene. So many years had passed since she found Selene one night when she was being chased and was in a sorry state. Her most perfect creation should not have the slightest flaw.

She hadn't even started asking Selene for anything in return, and if all her hard work went to waste like this, she would be angry, really, and her anger could be quite terrifying.

"Without my permission, you are not allowed to use anything else to make the womb," Starfall said, words that might sound rather bizarre in other worlds.

But actually, it's because of the diversity of species in this world and the complexity of its systems. Even if your heart is taken out and quickly put back in, you can still survive, let alone if you use other things to modify and replace your uterus.

Because of the significant blood loss in a short period, and the continuous bleeding, Selene's lips were pale, her face was also noticeably paler, and she appeared somewhat weak.

"I know." Calm yet firm words came from her pale lips. As the healing magic in her hands shone brighter, her complexion gradually regained some color. She took the Starfall and casually handed over the black lipstick, then applied it evenly.

Then came the tedious waiting time. Even with a teleportation array, it would still take some time. Moreover, Xingyun discovered that the other party had not come to her palace immediately, but instead went to find someone who could reach her.

Although I don't know why she doesn't just be direct, does she look like the kind of god who would kill people for no reason?

Well, she really isn't. If you upset her, that's understandable.

For example, if she discovered that Helia had secretly joined her side, she would not only be unhappy, but also filled with murderous intent.

If they are within her territory, those who believe in Helia must specify in their application what they intend to do upon entering, and how many days they will stay before leaving.

There will also be people keeping watch, because hatred extends to everything connected to the home; hating Helia extends to hating her followers as well. If Helia dares to come, she is doomed.

Previously, Helia and her followers were not allowed to enter, but Selene, after comparing and analyzing various aspects, felt that allowing the Light Cult to set foot on their territory was a sure-fire way to make money.

Since the two factions are inherently opposed, why would they step into each other's territory unless forced to? Among them are those who want to make money by doing so, because there is enough profit to be made, so they want to step in.

Oh, of course not to harm them. If they dare to harm Xingyun, we'll take care of them all.

As Selene leaned closer to her and talked about topics they both found interesting, the legendary child of Selene from another world arrived.

To be honest, Starfall couldn't help but feel disappointed when he first met Ethan.

Is the child really just a child? I don't know how it happened, but his hair is messy, sticking up or glued to his face, making him look fluffy and not aggressive at all.

She was very thin, with a childlike innocence, but her face was thin and looked somewhat malnourished. Her heartbeat was also strange, and she clutched her clothes with some unease. It wasn't until she made eye contact with them that her eyes suddenly lit up.

...Was he smiling? Why did his eyes crinkle with laughter whenever he saw them? His eyes were so bright and sparkling that anyone who didn't know him would think he had captured the entire Milky Way, a sky full of stars.

She kept blinking...were those tears glistening in her eyes? She kept staring at Selene, her eyes really seemed to be shining.

Their walking posture is casual, and their standing posture is also casual. When they first walk in, they only stare at the ground and do not choose to look straight ahead. They casually scan the surrounding environment and make the safest escape route.

Her personality seems inexplicable; she doesn't hide her bright, sparkling gaze when she looks at them, and for some reason, she looks like she's about to cry. What does that mean?

So weak, so incompetent, that she was so disappointed.

Why are Selene's children so useless? Besides that face, which is almost a carbon copy of Selene's, what else can prove that the other party is talking about Selene's children? Ethan doesn't resemble Selene at all, except for his face.

After exchanging glances with Selene, Starfall and Ethan also met eyes. Ethan's almost tearful expression froze on his face, gradually turning into one of bewilderment and helplessness.

Seeing someone who couldn't even hide their emotions, Xingyun couldn't help but look at Selene, her disappointment barely concealed: "This is your child?" Selene stared blankly at Ethan, lost in thought, like a statue, not replying to Xingyun's question.

It was such a disappointing feeling. Starfall's simple words were like a knife, piercing Ethan's heart and dispelling his almost frozen, bewildered expression.

Seeing this world should have been a nerve-wracking and exciting experience for Master Xingyun and his mother. But instead of being as socially anxious as he had been a few years ago, he only dared to look at the ground as he walked. Because of his nervousness, he gripped his clothes so tightly that it hurt a little.

He finally saw the two most important people in his life, even though they weren't the real people, but they were still them in a parallel world.

Ethan felt happy. If he had a little world inside him, it would probably bloom with beautiful little flowers because of his excitement, and it might even turn into a sea of ​​flowers because he was so excited.

Ethan could clearly feel Starfall's scrutinizing gaze on him, scanning him for a while with a strange look in his eyes.

Ethan didn't know what emotion was in that look; it was too unfamiliar to him. He couldn't tell, and he had never seen it in the eyes of anyone he knew.

Then he watched as the Starfall Lord from the parallel world turned to his mother and said, "This is your child?"

Although his tone was calm, Ethan, who had known and spent so much time with Starfall, gleaned several emotions from it, which made him pause.

It sounded like doubt, and also like disappointment.

Yes, disappointment. That look in his eyes, one he had never seen before, was an expression of disappointment.

The Starfall Lady of this world is very dissatisfied with his existence. She appears calm, but she is actually very picky. Ever since she opened her mouth, Ethan could tell from her displeasure.

Ethan's imagined little world of flowers withered instantly. The once vibrant flowers quickly dimmed, petals fell off, and stems drooped limply, looking like they were dehydrated and half-dead.

Ethan felt that these words were more effective than any attack; it was as if a fatal wound had been pierced his heart.

I originally wanted to chat with Starfall and my mother from the parallel world, and secretly eat some meal replacements to relieve my tension, anxiety and longing. Now, my heart is completely broken.

What a quack! What's so good about companionship therapy? He felt utterly awful.

Ethan directly: QAQ

Because he was feeling unwell, Ethan looked down pitifully. If you could see the dog's ears and tail, they would surely be drooping listlessly at this moment.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, filled with an eerie silence. Finally, Turner couldn't help but try to smooth things over, saying, "What's going on here?"

Not only was she ignored again, but her companions were also completely disheartened because of the hurtful words of their mentors from other worlds. There was also a god who was dissatisfied with her companions, and Selene watching coldly from the sidelines.

Having finally gotten to the point, Ethan slowly recovered as Turnas veered off-topic and didn't return to the previous conversation. He introduced himself to Turnas and explained why he had come to this world: he wanted to save his own world, but the guardians didn't have that much power, so he needed to borrow it from different worlds.

They might encounter kind worlds, or even kindred spirits, who could contribute to their rescue plan. However, the risks are not entirely nonexistent. They don't know which world they will end up in, and the settings, people, and personalities there are all unpredictable, and it's hard to say whether they won't feel hostility like this.

To say that he was hostile would be an exaggeration. Starfall had no hostility towards Ethan, he was just a little disgusted and disappointed. How could a person be hostile to an ant-like being?

If a person stands at the highest point and looks down, they will find everything adorable, and any disinterest will be met with indifference, because they are not on the same level.

For example, if you take away a kitten's favorite toy, the kitten will just meow angrily, paw at you, and want you to give it back. It might even bite your clothes and make a cute but fierce sound.

Everyone will think, "This is cute." Anger at this moment is just being affectionate.

Instead of thinking, "What right does the cat have to be angry? Everything she has is of her own making."

Because if people are on equal footing, they will demand more, but if their status is vastly different, they will do things differently.

So Starfall just didn't like Ethan, not hated him or wanted him to get lost or die.

For some reason, the conversation veered towards them talking about their own world. Even though Turner tried to steer the conversation away, didn't he notice that the Starfall City's will was treating Ethan badly? Although he didn't know why they disliked him, it would have been better if they hadn't talked about their own world.

Unfortunately, the young Tenas, who was only in his twenties, was no match for the god Starfall, who had lived for countless years. There was simply no comparison between them, and the conversation raced headlong in the direction Starfall wanted.

Ethan was initially wary because Starfall in this world didn't seem to like his appearance, but being only a teenager, he was still quite naive. At least Turner realized that Starfall was leading them and controlling the conversation, while Ethan remained oblivious.

By the time he realized what had happened, the story was already pretty much out in detail, and Xingyun's disdain had only intensified.

Honestly, before Ethan arrived, Starfall imagined many different kinds of Selene's children. Would the children she taught be exactly like her?

Xingyun has made a lot of preparations, rationally analyzed several personality types, and is currently comparing them to see which one is more compatible with which one, and which one it might be.

But despite all her calculations and considering all the possible developments of Selene's children, she never imagined that Ethan would be this kind of person.

They are really... too weak and incompetent.

Being young is not his excuse. Why is he so weak?

Because of his upbringing, he has a mental illness, and to make matters worse, he has to rely on his friends to help him gradually overcome his trauma. Because he can't speak, he's practically mute, and the Guardians have treated him as mute more than once, even though Ethan has spoken in front of them, they've forgotten.

Listen to what this says? The whole team I was doing a mission with dressed up as women and went out to solicit customers?

Although it's a mission, getting closer to the mission target seems a bit too absurd. Moreover, before the mission target even arrives at the red-light district, he encounters another colleague from his job, his main job as a guardian, Tenas, who is mistaken for a wayward child and taken away by someone else.

Tenas was quite an oddball; he arranged for people to go to school just like that. If it weren't for the monsters attacking, during a battle after they stopped, all the guardians except for Ethan, who hadn't finished vomiting, would have been turned into dogs.

How could Ethan be so careless? Even if no one was around, he should have checked the other equipment to see if any of the cameras were completely broken and recorded his transformation.

Besides, it's not like there was no one around. All your colleagues were watching you like dogs, watching you change into your combat suit and fly away. Except for yourself, no one knew that you had exposed your other identity. Why was this silly kid still looking for people? If the dog hadn't admitted who he was, who knows when they would have found out, and it might have even developed into a secret that only the person involved knew.

Selene, is this the kind of child that Selene in that world can only raise?

Such an ordinary, unremarkable child saw no resemblance to Selene except for their identical faces.

What did she teach? Her followers are probably better than this guy, at least they're not this stupid.

No! Selene! A child like this absolutely, positively cannot be born into this world! So useless! There's no reason for him to exist at all!

Rather than giving birth to such a child, it's better to make yourself stronger. Childbirth can cause some irreversible damage, and not having children can prevent all of that.

Selene, her good saint, you are not allowed to give birth, do you hear me? You cannot secretly put the womb back in! She cannot accept this!!!

If Starfall were to see Selene give birth to a child like this one day, Starfall is certain that he would faint on the spot in front of Selene.

Although gods only faint when their power is compromised or when they are seriously injured in a fight, Xingyun believed in himself and knew he absolutely could not accept it.

No more births! Did you hear me?! Selene!

Starfall looked at Selene questioningly, but Selene tilted her head and didn't respond.

Xingyun couldn't stand this cold treatment without any response, and her eyes turned dangerous again.

“No, have you forgotten?” Selene stroked her lower abdomen, where her uterus was located: “I’ve already had it removed.”

Excision? Excision of what? Ethan looked at the two of them strangely, completely failing to understand what they meant.

Although somewhat disdainful, Starfall actually listened to Ethan and the others' reasons for coming to this world: they wanted to save their world, the world where they had heard that their counterparts had treated them quite well.

Because he is Selene's child, even if it's from a parallel world, she is still willing to give him a chance.

At this moment, Starfall selectively ignored what Ethan had just said about Selene's gentleness, kindness, and resilience. Ethan was practically praising his mother as an angel, and Starfall felt he really couldn't take it anymore.

She endured domestic violence from a scumbag for the sake of her child, but later lost the child. She lived in a daze for a while after losing her child, until Ethan, who had become her guardian, erased her memories of the child, allowing her to wake up easily and embrace a new life.

According to Ethan, Selene is a terrifying figure. Is the kindest and gentlest person in the world the one who later has the ability to take revenge on his enemies and beat them into a pulp?

Because of her unique ideas, which suited her taste perfectly, others also called Selene the most outstanding dog of the Dark God.

Although it was all meant as an insult, it also affirmed that Selene and Starfall were a very compatible match, even though those who said that later were all killed by the two of them.

"Promise me three things," said the God of Darkness. "As long as you pass my three tests, I will not hesitate to give you power. My followers all know that I will not hesitate to fulfill my promises."

Ethan's expression turned serious: "Please speak."

"My request is very simple..." The Dark God curled his lips, which were painted black, and began to explain his request.

Starfall asked Ethan to bring him back a precious herb, gave him a map, and asked him to go to that place within a limited time and bring the herb back.

However, there is an additional condition: magic cannot be used. As a restriction, Starfall will seal his magic power until Ethan retrieves the herbs, at which point she will unseal it.

Of course, knowing that Ethan's body is almost entirely maintained by the Starfall Alchemy of his world, the magic was sealed, but some magic was left to allow Ethan's body to function normally.

However, Ethan couldn't use it; his body could only absorb it passively, not actively.

“Prove to me that you’re not as useless as you think.” The Starfall Lord of this world tapped his fingertip and raised his chin, gesturing for Ethan to look at Selene: “Don’t make me think you’re a piece of trash. If you are, you shouldn’t be Selene’s child. She doesn’t need such a useless child.”

Although he wanted to say that the differences between the mothers in the two worlds were enormous, Ethan's eyes seemed to burn with a fire as he listened to Starfall's words, his fighting spirit completely ignited: "I will prove it! I am worthy to be a mother's child!"

Selene: "..."

Although, this qualification is something you are born with, not something you can earn later.

Whatever. Actually, she was a little surprised that the children she raised in other worlds were like this, but she could also see her own reflection in their every move.

...Let her see, let her see what the child she raised in another world is like?

Ethan and Turner embarked on a journey to find the herb.

Turnas could have skipped the test, which was only for Ethan, because Starfall didn't like him and was dissatisfied with his performance, but was willing to give him a chance to prove himself.

But he still went. Even though his powers were sealed and he was embarking on an unknown and dangerous journey with Ethan, it was better than staying with Starfall and Selene, whom he knew nothing about.

Even Ethan, the child of a woman named Selene who was originally the guardian of the Starfall Will in the original world, received even worse treatment than him.

Before his journey began, and before Ethan's magic was sealed, he found Tenas.

Because Tenas saw Selene, an existence he had always wanted to hide and protect in the original world. He didn't want anyone other than himself and Starfall to know about Selene's existence, appearance, or relationship with him.

Because he was really worried that Selene would get hurt because of him, he couldn't imagine life without his mother, even if he died, his mother couldn't die!

so……

“Let’s make a magical contract.” Ethan mustered his courage. “It is very impolite, but I want as few people as possible to know about my mother. I hope you will not reveal anything about my mother to anyone else in any way.”

Tenas understood perfectly and readily signed the contract with her. However, when the contract took effect and the contract book spontaneously combusted and turned to ashes, Ethan inexplicably remembered the first world he had been to, where Tenas had tricked him into signing an impossible contract.

Fortunately, the person in front of me is the mature and reliable heartthrob Tenas, not the crazy, eccentric, and entertaining Tenas who became universally disliked by his own efforts.

The location Starfall indicated would be very close if they used magic, but right now Ethan and Turner have to rely on their own two legs to walk there, and they also have to struggle to survive and find ways to support themselves along the way.

It took quite a while just to get out of Starfall's palace. Unlike Yangyan's palace, which was located in the very center of the bustling area, Starfall's temple was located in the deepest part of her largest and most difficult-to-reach forest. No one could find her temple without her permission.

"Click, click"

Ethan and Turner walked silently through the forest, their feet inevitably crunching on fallen branches and leaves, creating a rhythmic cracking sound that was somewhat relaxing.

Fortunately, it was still daytime. If it were night, walking through this dark and eerie forest, which was already dark during the day, Ethan couldn't even imagine it.

While I was lost in thought, I suddenly heard a loud noise. I turned around and found that Ternas was gone. After searching for a while, I turned back a few meters and saw a large pit. Ternas was lying at the bottom of the pit, looking utterly hopeless, with his long hair covered with fallen leaves.

“Wait a minute.” Ethan looked around. “I’ll find you a rope, and we can pull you out in no time.”

“Wait a minute… Ethan.” Turner’s voice was weak and filled with utter despair: “I twisted my ankle…”

They hadn't been outside for more than five minutes when they encountered their first mishap—Ternas, unfamiliar with his completely powerless body, realized he had slipped and didn't immediately grab onto something nearby to try and save himself. Instead, he fell and twisted his leg.

Was it lucky or unlucky? The pit was a bit deep, but the relatively soft soil at the bottom made up for the lack of cushioning, allowing Turnas to only twist his ankle instead of breaking his leg. If his bones had been deformed, let alone continuing the challenge, even standing would have been difficult.

Ethan searched high and low, trying to find something that could be used as a rope, but could only find some not-so-long vines. He tied them together, but they were still a little distance from Ternas.

Ethan refused to give up and continued his search, until he met Snake, who was coiled on a branch of a tree.

Snake Brother flicked his tongue enthusiastically, his golden snake eyes staring straight at him, as if he wanted to open his mouth.

Ethan, watching his body coil up in many circles, wondered if Snake could pull Tenas out.

In the end, Ethan didn't do that, because he had lost his magic and, after that inappropriate thought crossed his mind, he frantically ran for a while before barely managing to get rid of the enthusiastic Snake Brother and change the outcome of sleeping inside Snake Brother's belly that night.

Ethan ran so far that he actually found some more vines, which, together with the original ones, allowed Turnas to climb up.

He also found some wild berries, which he recognized and confirmed were non-poisonous. He wrapped them in clean, large leaves and excitedly carried his surprise harvest back home. However, because he had run so far, it took him quite a while to find the pit where Turnus was. When he finally found Turnus, he placed his hands on his stomach, his expression calm, and remained motionless, appearing to have passed away peacefully.

"Ternas?" Ethan peered over the edge of the pit, trying to get a better look at Ternas, and met his gaze as Ternas secretly opened his eyes a little.

Turner visibly relaxed, his hands no longer posed: "Where did you go? I just passed a huge snake, and I had to try to minimize my presence and play dead. Luckily, the snake didn't notice me."

"Really?" Ethan asked somewhat guiltily, then changed the subject by tossing a wild fruit down to the ground. "Have something to eat first, then I'll tie some vines to pull you up."

Tying the vines didn't take long, and soon after Turnas finished eating, he was pulled up. Ethan applied the herbs he had prepared beforehand and bandaged him up.

Because he was learning magic, he would naturally also learn about potions, and with potions came the knowledge of some common herbs, which he happened to come in handy. While searching for vines, he found some and picked them. Some of these herbs could be used to make potions; they were good for improving blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and the book described them as having quite good effects.

Even if we can't apply ice or heat later, we'll try to save it as much as we can.

Because of the unexpected event, time was delayed. They guessed it was now afternoon, but they didn't know how big the forest was. They needed to find a place to rest first.

Ethan helped Turner as the two struggled to move forward.

I miss my personal space a bit. Because of the magic being sealed, I can't open it, and I can't take out any useful items. I'm really all alone.

Fearing another encounter with Snake, Turnas and Ethan successfully found a cave before sunset.

They found plenty of dry branches, and with Tenas's efforts, they successfully started a fire by rubbing sticks together! They now had a source of fire.

"You know so much." Ethan looked at the warm flames, the branches crackling and burning inside. Outside, a heavy rain had started, and in the cave, Ethan felt an eerie tranquility. "How come you can even start a fire by rubbing sticks together? I thought you were better at using a lighter?"

"Hmm? I learned this from Reina when I was little. We used to debate this topic, asking if it was really possible to start a fire by rubbing sticks together?" Tenas was looking at his palms, which were burning from being rubbed so much. Since the redness hadn't faded after so long, it seemed that his body was weaker than he had imagined. "Then we learned it, and it turned out that it was possible. Even children can easily start a fire by rubbing sticks together. It's just that I haven't done it in so long, so I'm not used to it."

Turner picked up a wild fruit; it was sweet and delicious, with thin skin, lots of flesh, and plenty of juice.

He originally wanted Ethan to eat too, but he almost forgot that Ethan couldn't eat, so these were things Ethan had picked out especially for him so he wouldn't starve.

The two chatted idly, trying to pass the time while waiting, but the rain was getting heavier. Luckily, the cave was deep enough, otherwise they might have gotten soaked.

When it was almost time, Ethan took off his cloak and covered Tenas with it.

Tenas, who was still half asleep, suddenly woke up: "Ethan? I don't want your clothes, you can wear them yourself."

“Wear it. This cloak of mine has an automatic temperature regulation function.” Ethan covered him up and found that it only covered his upper body a little more than halfway, about up to his hips. There was still a big difference between a boy’s body and an adult male’s body: “I’m not afraid of the cold. I really don’t feel cold.”

Even if it's fake, he will still feel cold, but he is definitely not in a cold state.

After some back and forth, Ethan finally gave in: "I'm not planning to sleep tonight. You can go to sleep first, use my cloak. Since coming to this new world, I've found that I have more questions to think about. Tonight I'm going to think about those things carefully, like what I can do after losing my powers?"

Turnas stopped pushing. He lay down with his back to Ethan and spent the entire night sleepless.

The feeling of losing power is truly awful.

He had never realized he was so weak, unarmed. He felt like he had been a guardian for so many years, and his body was still that of a pampered young master, even now that he had lost his power. But he could no longer get used to this feeling.

As Ethan said, Turnas also has quite a few problems that he wants to think about carefully. He feels that he is not even as good as an average adult male of the same age; his body is too delicate.

It was just a simple fire-making exercise, and I only drilled for five to ten minutes, but my hand is already so sore. It still feels a bit burning.

He seems to have thick skin and a tough body, but he's not even as good as Ethan.

He couldn't go on like this. He couldn't let his power be sealed away like this, this weak and powerless body. He didn't want it at all. He had to train himself to have the same level of toughness and resilience as an ordinary man since childhood.

Ethan sat staring blankly at the fire, while Turnas sat on the other side of the fire, wide awake and unable to sleep.

Starfall: "..."

Selene: "..."

The two people, one a god and the other a human, fell silent upon seeing the situation revealed by the meteor shower.

"Your son is so stupid," Xingyun said disdainfully.

“I remember what kind of city will you were in that world? They also said that the guardian is like the city will’s closest child.” Selene said to her in a very serious tone, “That was your son too.”

"Ugh—don't try to use such a far-fetched reason to blackmail me." Starfall's expression of disdain remained unchanged: "I've never seen such a stupid person. Just thinking about someone like this being my guardian or holy son gives me a headache. Selene, you gave birth to an idiot."

An argument was about to erupt.

"...Ethan is not mentally challenged."

"...? I'm already doing maintenance? So fast! Whose saintess are you anyway?!"

"...He wasn't mentally challenged to begin with."

"Retarded."

“That’s your child too,” Selene said. “Your child is also mentally challenged.”

"Huh? Selene? Are you kidding me? Your son seems to be the most mentally challenged one."

"Your son is the mentally challenged one."

"Calling Ethan mentally deficient is less accurate than calling that blond guy, that guy named Tenas who's supposedly the incarnation of Saintess Helia. He's the one who's mentally deficient."

They exchanged a glance and saw the answer in each other's eyes.

"Mentally challenged." x2

Meanwhile, Tenas and Ethan had no idea that the god and the saintess were having a childish argument, and that it revolved around whether the two of them were mentally challenged or not, with the most vicious words used to attack each other: "Your son is mentally challenged."

After arguing for a while, they suddenly realized that they were actually talking about the same person, Ethan, and that the mentally challenged person was someone else entirely.

They spoke with great conviction because they didn't get along with Helia.

Soon, Turnas and Ethan had no time to dwell on the troubles caused by their loss of power. The wind picked up, and thunder roared.

Turner and Ethan moved their things further inside, and with the deafening thunder still raging, they had a perfectly legitimate reason to be sleepless again.

I can't sleep, I just can't sleep at all. I miss my own strength so much.

However, relying too much on power is a bad thing, as is the case now.

If their power hadn't been sealed away, and they hadn't used their real bodies to move around properly, they wouldn't have noticed any problems they had.

Tenas is a warrior who values ​​hand-to-hand combat. He is used to his body being incredibly strong, with every cell seemingly brimming with power, instead of feeling nothing like he does now, where he can twist his ankle from a simple fall.

That said, is it really that easy to twist an ankle?

Ethan accomplishes a lot of things with the help of magic. It cannot be denied that he does have a certain dependence on magic, because people are more willing to do things that are convenient and save time, rather than doing their own tedious and time-consuming work.

However, this is where the drawbacks begin.

His first thought when faced with the snake wasn't to run away or go up and kill it, but rather to seriously consider whether he could turn the snake into a rope to bring Ratnas up.

Dreams are beautiful, but reality is harsh. By the time Ethan realized what was rolled up in front of him, he ran faster than ever before.

Run! Run! Run! If you don't run, you'll be eaten by the snake! Damn it, why didn't he run away first? Did he even have the ability to defeat it? Why didn't he run?

The downside of not having magic is that he truly becomes a defenseless person. Not only does he lack all power, but even having a weapon, at least having one weapon, could potentially change the situation.

You should get used to being unable to do anything now, so that you will cherish the use of magic more in the future and won't use it recklessly in various situations. No matter what it is, it's not good if you become dependent on it.

But if he doesn't even have these basic abilities, how will she survive the dangers along the way? What if, upon reaching her destination, the herb is protected by some rare beast? It would be as if the other party had watched the herb grow up from a small plant.

...Will he really be able to get back alive?

He can't die yet. He will definitely be able to return safely. The others rely on him to connect them to their original world. Without him, it would be impossible to return without asking for help.

Lost in my thoughts, I didn't even realize when the rain had gradually subsided and stopped, leaving the air filled with the fresh scent of rainwater.

“It’s dawn,” Turner said.

Yes, it's dawn, and their journey is about to begin again. In order to borrow the power of this world, they cannot let themselves fall into self-doubt and fail because of this small matter.

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Author's Note: While the idea of ​​removing a uterus might seem a bit bizarre, it's not actually that strange when applied to the duo in this world.

Selene had stopped menstruating a long time ago, and she desperately needed Starfall's complete trust.

Starfall: Sis doesn't understand the pain of childbirth, you can even adopt.

From the very beginning, Starfall was designed to be a villain, and the main world was too, though not very obviously. This is Selene, who has a very interesting backstory; I wonder if they'll write a side story for her.

Starfall: Your son is mentally challenged.

Selene: Your son is the one.