"A blessing?" Nearl paused at the unfamiliar term, momentarily stunned. But she quickly gathered herself, raising her hands. The radiance within them flowed like clear water, refracting dazzling ripples.
"Could this light inside me be the 'blessing' you speak of, Goddess?"
"Light… it is related to the blessing, but it is not the blessing itself. This radiance is a manifestation of your will and soul. Its relation to the blessing is like how fire brings heat and flames scorch, yet fire itself is not the heat or the scorching—those are merely phenomena produced by the flame. Such is the relationship between the blessing and this light."
"Hmm, Goddess, could you please speak more plainly?"
Listening to the explanation from the Goddess Byerley, Nearl felt as though she were lost in a fog. She understood, but not completely.
"Don't rush. I will explain slowly from the beginning. This space is a manifestation of your own realm, little Nearl. Time here moves as swiftly as your thoughts. You may find that only a moment has passed when you return."
"This space… wasn't created by you?"
Nearl was incredulous. For the first time, clear emotion flickered across her face—astonishment evident in her eyes, her lips slightly parted, even her horse ears standing straight up.
From the moment she arrived here, Nearl had never considered that this space might be connected to herself. After the appearance of the Three Goddesses, she had instinctively assumed it was a realm created by them for this conversation.
"Hehehe, I've caught a rare expression," the dark-haired goddess said with a mischievous smile. For her, witnessing Nearl's various rare expressions was satisfaction enough.
"Goddess, please maintain some dignity. This is rather embarrassing for me. Please, stop laughing."
The goddess's laughter snapped Nearl out of her shock. Recalling her earlier demeanor, she felt her face grow warm, a faint blush spreading across her cheeks. Even her tone carried a hint of pleading.
"Very well. I've already seen something wonderful—this meeting has been most fulfilling."
Then, the goddess withdrew her smile, her expression once again becoming solemn yet gentle.
"But I wasn't joking earlier. This truly is your own realm, little Nearl. Even for me, visiting here is no easy task. Do you know how long I've been watching over you?"
"I suppose you must have been watching since my birth—no, since the moment I was reborn into this world."
After meeting Goddess Byerley, how could Nearl not understand? Her rebirth had likely been under the Three Goddesses' attention all along. Yet, knowing this only deepened her gratitude toward them.
"I wish to thank you for your compassion, for granting me another chance to experience happiness."
With her right hand placed gently over her chest and her left hand pressed against her leg, Nearl bowed deeply to Goddess Byerley.
It was a gesture of heartfelt thanks and respect.
The dark-haired goddess neither avoided the bow nor stopped Nearl. She simply watched with a tender smile. Byerley had been observing Nearl for fourteen years—fourteen years of attention and guardianship. This sentiment could no longer be dismissed as mere amusement.
All three goddesses loved Nearl, loved this soul who had grown under their gaze. Watching her step by step mature into someone resilient, wise, and diligent, their hearts swelled with pride and aching affection. Yet, they could rarely meet her, hardly even communicate. Who could understand their pain?
So, Goddess Byerley accepted this bow.
"Little Nearl, as I said, you should call me sister."
The dark-haired goddess corrected Nearl's address once more, not giving her a chance to respond before continuing.
"This realm is a manifestation of your stature, a distant dream from your heart, a world that belongs to you alone. So even I have only this one chance to enter directly without your invitation. Once you fully adapt to the 'blessing,' this place will become your domain."
"It's related to the blessing again? Goddess—Sister Byerley."
Nearl heard the term 'blessing' once more, her heart filling with even more questions.
"Yes. Little Nearl, you're a transmigrator, aren't you? Have you ever wondered how you succeeded in crossing worlds?"
"If I had to answer, I'd say it was luck. Being reborn here feels nothing short of a miracle."
Facing the goddess's smiling inquiry, Nearl thought for a moment before offering her reply. To her, there was no explanation for gaining a second life other than a miracle.
"Hmm~ Luck? There wasn't a trace of luck involved. Little Nearl, your successful transmigration was guaranteed from the moment you received the 'blessing.'"
"So this so-called blessing has helped me so much…"
Nearl's tone was complex. She then asked another question: "Then, Sister Byerley, why do I possess this 'blessing'? From your description, it doesn't sound like something common."
"Of course not. 'Rare' doesn't even begin to describe it. It's the crystallization of fantasy—something that precious. With the 'blessing,' one can ascend the ladder toward different dimensions. Simply put, it's the foundation of godhood."
Goddess Byerley gently tapped Nearl's forehead, as if reminding her to cherish this opportunity.
"The blessing solidifies your soul, ensuring you aren't harmed or worn down during transmigration, until a world is willing to accept you. That's why I said your success was guaranteed—you had infinite chances to try."
"Once your soul is accepted, the 'blessing' expands, reshaping your body and nurturing your soul. Along the way, your will gains tangible power, gradually influencing the world around you. Your existence continually ascends, and a unique realm is carved out for you in another dimension."
"At that point, the path to godhood is paved. Once you fully master your realm, little Nearl, you will become the same kind of existence as us."
Here, Goddess Byerley winked at Nearl, playful and adorable—utterly unlike a goddess, more like an older sister next door.
"Are you excited? Hearing about the effects of the 'blessing'?"
Looking at the goddess before her, Nearl shook her head. There was no joy on her face, only a more solemn and earnest expression.
"No, to be honest, I don't feel excited at all. All I feel is a sense of responsibility. I must discipline myself even more strictly to avoid misusing this power. Besides, I still have doubts about the origin of this 'blessing.'"
"No need to worry. I'll tell you about the origin of the 'blessing' shortly. And you needn't fear misusing your power, little Nearl. Remember what I said earlier? Your will can influence the world around you."
At this, Nearl looked down at herself. A warm light shimmered over her—a light that could heal others and alleviate suffering.
"You see? Warm and sacred light—this is the embodiment of your will. A heart that isn't upright and gentle could never wield such power. After all, the other you couldn't do it."
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