All Chapters of Suddenly i became a goddess!: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Lucius's POVWe were back at the cornerstone of my palace, the same place where we performed the last ritual, and here we were again. The chamber was vast, dimly lit by the flicker of hundreds of candles arranged meticulously around the room. Their light reflected off the ancient relics we'd gathered—each one holding a specific purpose, each one essential for what we were about to attempt.In the center of it all lay Athena's sword, radiating a faint, otherworldly glow. It was the focal point of the ritual, the key to unlocking the energy we needed to send Kiara back to her world. Last time, the ritual had drained prophetess kim nearly to the brink of collapse. This time, we would take no such risk. Athena's sword would be both our source of power and our safeguard. One of the relics—a crystalline orb carved with intricate runes—was designed to channel the energy directly from the sword into the ritual, sparing us from the backlash.Every detail had been accounted for. Every precautio

As the sword unsheathed, its energy surged through the chamber, radiating a blinding light. My grip on the weapon tightened instinctively, and before I could fully comprehend what I was doing, I swung it. The energy within the blade erupted in a powerful wave, hurtling through the air. The spirit, still a distance away, froze in its tracks as the energy collided with it, consuming its dark form.The spirit screamed, its voice piercing and unnatural, before dissolving into a cloud of black smoke that was quickly scattered by the force of the energy.The barrier trapping Lucius and the others shattered in the same instant, fragments of shimmering magic falling like shards of glass before fading into nothingness.I stood there, trembling, staring at the empty space where the spirit had been. The sword in my hand now felt impossibly heavy, and I dropped it with a resounding clang against the stone floor.Ariel's cry broke through the deafening silence."Mom!" she shouted, running to me.H

Lucius POVSeven days had passed since Athena fell unconscious, her future soul bound to her past body. The process was delicate and draining, and even though she remained still, the news of her awakening had spread like wildfire. From the depths of Dei Krishna to the Northern Human Empire, rumors circulated that Athena was returning.The council room buzzed with tension. Every duke, noble, and general of Decresh was present, their faces grim. Even the king, seated at the head of the table, watched silently. The weight of the kingdom's unrest hung heavy in the air."We need Athena now," Duke Albrecht began, his voice sharp. "Reports confirm the spirit of pride infiltrated our walls, using the arrogance of our own people to remain undetected. This palace, filled with prestige and power, was the perfect host."I nodded slightly. He wasn't wrong. Pride had provided a foothold for the spirit to thrive, but the insinuation stung.Albrecht continued, "If that spirit could enter, what's stop

Lucius's POVAfter leaving Kiara in her room, I retreated to my quarters for the night. It had been an emotionally heavy evening, one that lingered like mist in the corridors of my mind. I couldn't bring myself to sleep beside her as I usually did. She needed space, time to reconcile her memories with the life now surrounding her. I had to respect that, though it left my chest feeling hollow.I sat on the edge of the bed, staring at the flickering flame of the lantern. The silence was deafening, and the night stretched on, stubborn and unyielding. Sleep was elusive, but eventually, exhaustion pulled me under.---The morning sun was weak when it filtered through my windows. I rose, brushed off the remnants of restless dreams, and prepared for the day. Duty called, as it always did.The meeting with King Edward of Aston was first on the agenda. Annoying Edward. If history had ever taught me one thing, it was that his tendency to needle and gloat could make even the most patient men los

Lucius's POVI dismissed the tense air around us as I called for Maidservant Tae. "Take Kiara to her chambers," I instructed firmly, my tone leaving no room for argument. Kiara looked pale and unsteady, and despite everything swirling in my mind, her wellbeing was still a priority. Tae nodded and guided her out of the hall, her presence a calm anchor in the storm raging within me.As the door closed behind them, Kael and Asher approached, their expressions grim. "Your Majesty," Kael began, his voice steady but tinged with urgency, "we've found something.""What is it?" I asked sharply, my senses immediately on high alert."Follow us," Asher said, exchanging a glance with Kael that only deepened my worry. Without hesitation, I followed them, my boots echoing against the cold stone floors as we made our way through the corridors of the palace.We reached the eastern wing, an area close to the palace gardens. As we stepped outside, the air grew colder, unnaturally so, and an unsettling s