Champion Of Lust: Gods Conquer's Harem Paradise!

Chapter 277 Face Off With Light Goddess

Two days ago, far from the Human Continent, in a realm of twilight and shimmering starlight, a goddess watched, her lips curling into a knowing smile.

"Ah, Heris," she whispered, her voice lilting yet sharp. "So predictable. Let us see how thy Champion fares when faced with mine."

The scene faded, the goddess vanishing into the ether, her amusement lingering like the shadow of the inevitable.

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The space above the Obsidian Hotel crackled with intense lightning. The massive building, towering over all nearby structures, seemed to draw the energy of the storm. Yet, the change went unnoticed by most of the weakly awakened, save for the powerful.

Within the Dragon Empire, the mightiest of its powerhouses felt a wave of alarm at the sudden surge of energy. But instead of urgency or fear, they experienced an overwhelming sense of calm.

The light, though intense, carried a soothing aura. It healed burdens, eased stress, softened stiffness, and even cured hidden ailments.

They recognized the source immediately: The Light Goddess.

If not for the unmistakable aura of her divine power, they might have questioned her presence in the Dragon Empire. After all, the Light Goddess' influence was centered in the Human Continent. What business did she have here?

But such thoughts did not cross their minds—not while they were under the spell of unending peace that emanated from her. They felt rejuvenated, as if the very secrets of the heavens were opening to them, gifted by the goddess' luminous presence.

Not all, however, shared this blissful tranquility.

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Sitting with Alexa, the Duchess sat cross-legged while her daughter-in-law held her hands gently over her forehead. A soft, golden light emanated from Alexa's palms.

"Everything seems fine now, Mother. Your fatigue is all gone," Alexa said with a smile.

"Ah~ that's a relief. I don't know what I would have done without you, Alexa," Emberly replied, caressing her daughter-in-law's cheek softly.

Alexa giggled, her bright eyes narrowing. "Don't be so modest, Mother. I know you've been trying to help me refine my powers. You weren't actually tired, were you?"

"Aww~ seems like my clever daughter-in-law caught me," Emberly chuckled, covering her mouth as peals of laughter escaped.

Alexa's pointed look seemed to say, You can't hide anything from me, Mother-in-law.

For a month now, Emberly had been visiting the hotel—or sending Anastasia in her stead—to give Alexa "tasks" that required her to use her abilities, including divine powers. Gradually, they had been training Alexa to grow more comfortable with using her gifts on people rather than relying solely on her practice sessions with Aurelia.

This subtle encouragement had worked beautifully, and Emberly thought it was time to thank her daughter-in-law. Yet, before she could, a sudden shift in the air made her freeze.

"Get behind me. Now!" Emberly ordered sharply, her tone brooking no argument.

Alexa barely moved before the light of the goddess descended upon them.

Unlike the others, Emberly felt no comfort in its presence. If anything, it filled her with unease. The soothing, divine aura that healed others had no effect on her. Instead, it left her feeling helpless.

Alexa, too, felt the shift. Her unique Light affinity allowed her to sense the goddess' presence clearly. She recognized it at once—the Light Goddess, revered in her homeland, the Human Continent.

"This is bad!" Emberly thought, her mind racing. "Have the gods discovered Alexa's connection to divinity?"

Her heart pounded at the possibility. "No, that shouldn't be possible," she reassured herself. "The Phantoms wards are everywhere Alexa goes, and the enchanted bracelets should be hiding her presence, even from prying divine eyes."

But doubt lingered. For the first time in months, Emberly wasn't sure their precautions were enough.

"Mother-in-law," Alexa whispered, her voice trembling with worry as she stood behind Emberly. Her unease was palpable, her fear barely masked.

Unlike most, Alexa knew the gods were not as virtuous as their devotees claimed.

"Don't worry," Emberly said firmly, her voice like a shield against Alexa's fears. "If it comes to the worst, we'll resort to the 'last' option. I won't let anyone take you away. Not now, not ever."

Alexa felt warmth bloom in her chest. Was this what it felt like to have a caring parent? She clung to that feeling, even as the tension in the air thickened.

Both of them knew why the Light Goddess was here. Mira had warned them—this was the Era Of Champions. In a time like this, someone as extraordinary as Alexa was bound to draw the gods' attention.

Whether they came with peaceful intentions or forceful demands, no one could say.

That was why Emberly had always ensured a Phantom guard followed Alexa or any of Pyris's women in his absence. Yet, even with those precautions, who would have thought a god would dare make their presence known when Emberly herself was here?

The worst part? Emberly knew that with a mere wave of the Goddess's hand, she could be flung through her own hotel windows like a leaf in the wind.

But who said Emberly was helpless?

"Ah~~ Obsidians, and their arrogance," a soothing, amused voice echoed, light and mocking. A soft chuckle followed, brimming with disdain.

The Light Goddess's avatar appeared in the penthouse. Ethereal and divine, her form was cloaked in radiant light, her features hidden beneath the brilliance. Her presence was overwhelming, though not crushing—it exerted pressure, a reminder of her superiority, but it did not harm Emberly.

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She didn't need to harm her. Yet.

The Goddess's tone was lilting with amusement, but her words carried sharp edges. "How curious. Do you truly believe you, a mere mortal, can challenge a goddess? And not just any goddess, but me—one whose power stands just beneath the Ancient Gods themselves? You must be either brave or foolish to think you can stop me from taking what's destined to be mine."

Emberly's lips curled into a small, defiant smile. "Underestimate me, will you?"

"What's this?" the Goddess mused, her contempt dripping. "Do you think you're you're like ancestor, Lucy? What a delusion."

The mention of Lucy lit a fire in Emberly's eyes. It was no secret that the Obsidians were loathed by the gods, their uncanny abilities a thorn in the divine realm. The gods feared the reemergence of another like Lucy—an Obsidian who had ascended as a God-Slayer.

Not like she was the first but the most powerful!

The Council of the Gods was always watching, waiting for an excuse to wipe out the Obsidian bloodline entirely. But they needed a reason, a justification to unleash their wrath without risking backlash.

"Perhaps," the Goddess thought, she could provoke Emberly into giving them that reason.

"I'm not my ancestor," Emberly shot back, her voice like steel. "And you don't deserve to even speak of her name!"

If it was an exchange of words the Goddess wanted, Emberly would oblige.

She knew a god couldn't attack a mortal without cause—unless the mortal struck first, or was a God-Slayer. The rules bound even the divine.

"Oh~~ as expected," the Goddess said, her voice a mocking melody. "I thought the rumors of your defiance were exaggerated, but it seems they were true. One can never underestimate an Obsidian, can they?"

"Hmph! Say whatever you like," Emberly retorted, her tone sharp with mockery.

"Unlike you gods, Obsidians aren't cowards. We don't hide behind armies of heaven to destroy a single family out of fear. And you call yourselves the most powerful beings in existence? Pathetic!"

The Goddess's light flared briefly, a sign of her growing irritation. "Mortal, control your tongue, or you will have no one to blame but yourself for my mercy's end!"

The Light Goddess's laughter faded, and her glowing form turned to glare at Emberly. Her voice, once warm and soothing, was now sharp and laced with anger.

"I don't know if you're reckless or just plain stupid. Perhaps both~~" The words were spat with disdain.

But before she could finish her tirade, her radiant gaze fell upon Alexa.

Her tone shifted in an instant, becoming gentle, almost coaxing. "Alexandra Elise," she said, her voice warm and melodic. "Do you accept to be my Champion? Ah, but no—I don't think you have a choice..."

With a wave of her hand, light surged around Alexa, wrapping her in its radiant embrace. The divine energy pulsed with overwhelming power, seemingly preparing to bind the girl to the will of the Light Goddess.

Emberly stared in shock! What they always feared...

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