I Have Become A Demon God. Did You Just Ask Me To Be A Minor Villain?

In the temple, the power of the Crescent Goddess was swiftly withdrawn. It was likely done to prevent the power from lasting too long and potentially harming Su Mo’s body. Even the Holy Son and Holy Maiden couldn’t bear the divine power for extended periods.

After the power of the Goddess was withdrawn, her gaze remained fixed on Su Mo’s body for a while before finally withdrawing. The Crescent Moon Queen then received a new oracle, prompting her to say, “Let’s go.” Her emotions became more complex upon receiving the new oracle because, according to its contents, the Goddess of the Crescent was genuinely attracted to Su Mo.

This attraction didn’t refer to a romantic interest; rather, the Goddess of the Crescent was likely considering making Su Mo her holy son. Despite never having a son before, the idea of Su Mo being favoured by the Goddess left the Crescent Queen with mixed emotions. On the one hand, she was happy for the Crescent Goddess, as having a more powerful Holy Son or Holy Maiden would be of great significance to the Gods.

If a god wanted to descend to the mortal world, specific rituals needed to be prepared, and they carried certain risks. The loss of strength could also be substantial. However, through the descending power of the Holy Son or the Holy Maiden, a god could descend with the greatest power with the least loss.

The upper limit of the power that the Holy Son or the Holy Maiden could carry was crucial. Due to the unique laws of God’s Continent, the upper limit of the power that Su Mo could carry had almost reached the ceiling of the continent itself. This fact meant a lot to the Goddess of the Crescent.

Su Mo was the only one in her heart. Apart from him, there was no room for anyone else. She couldn’t see any other men at all. Her love for Su Mo was so strong that it couldn’t even be blocked by the divine light of the Goddess of the Crescent, which usually insulated saints from emotions like affection and love. But Su Mo was an exception.

Certainly, matters still need to be settled. The Queen of the Crescent surmised that the Goddess intended to observe for a while and decide after the blessing ceremony. This was no small matter; Su Mo’s wishes also needed to be considered. If Su Mo were unwilling, it would be difficult for the Crescent Goddess to compel him. The two departed from the Temple and arrived at the teleportation array below.

“Your Grace, the Goddess has just issued an oracle, commanding us to treat the Earl with the utmost respect.” Cardinal Fellen was present and presented a white token with a unique magical signature to Su Mo. “If you require it, Your Grace, you may use this token to mobilise a team of Temple Knights.”

Although they were unaware of what had transpired within the Temple, the fact that the Goddess of the Crescent had issued an oracle was a powerful indication. As a Cardinal, Bishop Fellen was well aware of its significance. Even though he held a prominent position in the Holy See, and even the Duke would respectfully salute him when facing Su Mo, his attitude unconsciously became respectful. In other kingdoms, when the king encountered a cardinal, he would be required to salute. The Crescent Kingdom was still an exception because the Queen of the Crescent was the Holy Maiden of God herself.

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The Queen of the Crescent Moon felt a sense of complexity as she witnessed Bishop Fellen’s actions. She had already given Su Mo the Holy Order, yet Bishop Fellen had taken it upon himself to mobilise the Temple Knights at Su Mo’s discretion. Such an order was a rare privilege, reserved for only a select few within the Holy See.

“Thank you, Bishop Fellen,” Su Mo accepted the Holy Order without hesitation.

“It is not I who deserves your gratitude but the will of the gods,” Bishop Fellen replied humbly. “By the order, Earl Su may also tour the Holy See for the next two days and witness the deeds of the Goddess.”

With Bishop Fellen as his guide, Su Mo explored the Holy See. The headquarters of the Holy See was vast, with many personnel. There were hundreds of thousands of priests alone, as well as magicians, weavers, knights, and more. A specialised alchemy department was also responsible for creating magical supplies such as enchanted airships and similar inventions.

The situation at the Holy See offered a glimpse into the history of a deity. Regarding background, Su Mo’s was not as impressive as the Crescent Goddess’s since he had become a god in a relatively short time. Furthermore, the powers possessed by demon gods and heavenly gods were vastly different.

“This library contains numerous books we have collected, including some on ancient magic and sorcery. Although many of these practices are no longer practical, they still hold significant reference value,” Bishop Fellen explained as he led Su Mo around the library.

The books in the library were indeed ancient, and each was protected by magic to ensure they did not deteriorate over time. Su Mo picked up a random book and began flipping through its pages.

The magic recorded within was undoubtedly archaic, with many of the spells challenging to execute. The methods of execution were quite different from those used in modern times. Time, like everything else, brought changes to the magical world, and just because something was old did not necessarily mean it was good.

Magic, like any other field, undergoes a process of development and optimisation. New magic spells need to be refined in terms of efficiency and consumption. Although, if executed successfully, some ancient magic spells could yield considerable power.

As Su Mo continued to flip through the pages, he caught sight of someone reading an ancient magic book while leaning on a broom. The person was startled upon seeing Su Mo since he recognised him as the Earl of the Blackstone Territory. The protagonist, who was also responsible for sweeping and cleaning the library, couldn’t believe Su Mo had entered the inner sanctum of the Holy See. His heart raced with tension.