Just as Callidora expected, I was forced to accept her so-called 'Compensation,' which truly was impossible for me to refuse.
I can swallow my pride for the sake of the children. I've been doing it since my previous life, when I was still in the orphanage, for the sake of the younger children. I can very well do it now that I'm a God.
Even though it left a bitter taste in my mouth, it was impossible to refuse Callidora's offer from the beginning. She knew where to hit me, she knew what my response would be. She doesn't want my trust, she doesn't want my friendship.
In Callidora's eyes, I'm just a resource, a way to keep Niryna under control, which at this moment was even more precious to her since her recent actions had severed any bond Niryna had with her.
After getting what she wanted, Callidora left. She knew both Niryna and I were at our limit; pushing her provocations further could very well make things worse.
