Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level? - [Vol. 3] Chapter 53

[Vol. 3] Chapter 53: Before the Statue of the God

The culinary level of this restaurant is quite good, and it could even be considered one of the most delicious meals Violet has had since coming to this world, apart from those at Lilya’s place.

Violet was a bit curious whether this was due to the exceptionally high average standard in the Azure Sky Kingdom or if it was unique to “Fragrant Residence.”

Either way, both she and Xiao Guang were quite satisfied with the meal.

When they came out, Kunnir and the tigerfolk were nowhere to be seen. They might have already been dining inside or decided to go to another place due to the long wait.

Violet didn’t deliberately look for them. After paying the bill, she left the restaurant directly.

It’s worth mentioning that “Fragrant Residence,” despite its unassuming appearance, was surprisingly expensive. Just a meal for two with four dishes and a soup cost Violet 1 gold and 2 silver, which in the Human United Kingdom could cover about 10 meals in a similar-sized restaurant.

However, considering the exquisite and delicious dishes, as well as the good dining environment and quality of the ingredients, Violet didn’t complain much.

Fortunately, the gold coins from the Human United Kingdom could also be used in this tourist city, and the exchange rate with the standard currency used by the avians was about 1 to 1.5. From this perspective, the economic strength of the two countries was not much different.

Furthermore, after settling the bill, the white-winged waitress took out two metal pieces engraved with strange patterns and gave one to each of Violet and Xiao Guang, saying they were souvenirs for dining customers.

Although she didn’t quite understand, Violet still accepted them. Although the carving craftsmanship was quite good and likely difficult to imitate, the objects were just ordinary metal without any magical fluctuations.

After leaving “Fragrant Residence,” the main duo continued to stroll along the route they had taken earlier.

In the center of the city, Violet saw the statue of the god revered by the winged people—Minerva, the goddess of sky and freedom.

About ten meters high, carved from some unknown white mineral, the statue bore no significant difference from the small idol in Violet’s hand, which sealed Sethlin. Both depicted figures with long hair hanging down, broad and slender wings spread behind them, bearing a striking resemblance to the avians.

However, the proportions of the wings of the Goddess of the Sky were far broader and more beautiful than those of the avians, almost enveloping the entire body within them. Additionally, there were two pairs of relatively small wings extending from the sides of the head and behind the ears. Ribbons floated around the body without any wind, and the facial features were meticulously carved, presenting astonishing beauty.

Generally speaking, the images of deities in statues wouldn’t portray specific facial features in great detail. On one hand, craftsmen couldn’t possibly know the true appearance of the deity, and carving their likeness arbitrarily would be a great blasphemy. On the other hand, it helped to create an aura of mystery and aloofness, conveying a sense of being untouchable and beyond reach.

However, whether it was the enormous statue serving as a landmark or the small delicate figurine in Violet’s hand, both clearly depicted the appearance of Minerva, with the same visage.

That is to say, the God of the Sky should have personally descended upon this world and been witnessed by many winged beings, leaving behind records.

At least, it used to be so.

“Master, what are you thinking about?”

Seeing the black-haired girl staring blankly at the milky-white statue not far away, the dragon girl following beside Violet couldn’t help but feel a bit curious.

For her own pet, Miss Priestess naturally had nothing to hide.

“Xiao Guang, what do you think is the relationship between the Goddess of Earth, Seth, and the Goddess of the Sky, Minerva? Firstly, these two appellations… they give a sense of déjà vu. Sethlin claims that Minerva killed and sealed the Goddess of Earth, but I always feel like things aren’t that simple.”

As for the matter of the Seth fragments hidden in that small statue, Violet had told her dragon about it long ago, including the true identity of the enemies underground in the Forest of Calamity, the so-called “Illusionary Cloud,” and so on. Xiao Guang also knew everything without any barriers in communication.

After all, Violet was the only one Xiao Guang wholeheartedly trusted, without any reservations.

However, knowing is one thing, and with Xiao Guang’s thought process, it’s naturally difficult to understand those particularly complicated things, so she predictably tilted her head.

“Why does the master think so? In my opinion, it’s just about contradictions arising, fighting, and then one side failing, there are many reasons for organisms to resist, right?”

“No, no, no… think deeper. Take the winged people for example. Although the contact time hasn’t been long, you should also feel that this is a race that loves peace and doesn’t like to actively fight with others.”

Violet looked at the distant statue, not turning her head.

“As the saying goes, people worship gods that reflect themselves. I don’t believe that the Goddess of the Sky, Minerva, worshipped by winged people who have been venerating her for at least a thousand years, would be a lover of violence and war. And as for the Goddess of Earth, Seth, although I don’t understand her deeply, at least from Sethlin’s perspective, her nature shouldn’t be too rotten.”

After some thought, her dragon still voiced her disagreement.

“Master, did you forget about that underground fragment? That thing must have killed many different creatures, and it even attacked us proactively at the time. Maybe that’s the true face of the Goddess of Earth? Is that Sethlin just a disguise?”

“Well, that’s not entirely impossible, but I still think there’s more to it. Think about it, the ancestors of the winged people were born from the union of angels and the Goddess of Earth, Seth.”

“Let’s put aside the angels for now, but the fact that they are descendants of Seth is directly acknowledged by Sethlin. In other words, all winged people are, in some sense, descendants of Seth.”

Miss Priestess pointed to the statue of the Goddess of the Sky standing in the center of the square, her expression strange.

“But now, they worship the hostile god who killed the original deity, and the Goddess of the Sky, Minerva, is even willing to provide shelter and guidance. Isn’t that very strange?”

“Huh? Now that you mention it, Master, it does seem… strange.”

The golden-haired dragon scratched her head in confusion. Honestly, she was fine with beating people up, but studying these complex puzzles was not Xiao Guang’s forte. She had given up thinking halfway through Violet’s explanation.

Miss Priestess smiled.

“Well, since we’re out for a stroll, there’s no need to dwell on these unfathomable questions. There’s always a solution to every problem. Besides, this isn’t just our problem. I’m afraid the main course hasn’t even been served yet.”

“Okay, then, Master, should we continue forward?”

Violet glanced at the sky. Although it was still the height of the afternoon sun, being new to the area, there was no need to venture too far. After all, they still had three days here.

Just as she was about to head back home, a spiritual fluctuation suddenly emanated from her backpack.

Huh? What now?

Miss Priestess was quite familiar with this type of fluctuation, especially after learning SP, the basic operation method of soul power. Her sensitivity to similar mental thoughts greatly increased, and she immediately identified the identity of the sender.

Violet reached into her backpack and retrieved the object.

It was a miniature statue almost identical to the one before her, except it was small and gray-black, emitting a faint blue light.

?Sethlin? What’s the matter??

?I’ve told you not to use that strange name… Never mind. Violet, where are you now??

Now?

Miss Priestess instinctively looked around, trying to find a prominent landmark, but suddenly realized that the other party was probably referring to a broader area.

?Sky Island, one of the border islands of the Azure Sky Kingdom, in the city on the island. What’s wrong??

?Hmm.?

The voice from the statue sounded noticeably serious.

?Nearby, there is the lingering aura of my fragment.?