All Chapters of Suddenly i became a goddess!: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

The air outside was crisp and biting, We waited in the shadows, Ariel clinging to my arm as Lucius reappeared, this time in disguise. His regal aura was subdued, hidden beneath plain clothes that made him look more like a common traveler than a king. But his eyes—sharp and calculating—betrayed his true nature.Beside him stood Gideon, the general assigned to accompany us. He had introduced himself earlier, his presence steady but unassuming, a balance of strength and subtlety. A handful of mages lingered in the distance, their presence more felt than seen, their energy humming faintly in the air.Lucius gestured toward the waiting horses. "We're not taking a carriage," he said. "We'll travel faster this way."I nodded, though my grip on Ariel tightened instinctively. She looked up at me, her eyes wide with excitement and a hint of fear. "Are we really going to ride a horse together?""Yes, sweetheart," I replied softly. "Stay close to me."Lucius mounted his horse with practiced ease,

The clash between Lucius and Gideon turned ferocious, a whirlwind of flashing blades and raw energy that seemed to tear through the forest itself. Each strike echoed like thunder, shaking the ground beneath us. Lucius, now a blazing figure of light and fury, moved with an intensity that left even Gideon struggling to keep up.Their blades met in a shower of sparks, each impact more brutal than the last. Lucius's strength seemed endless, his strikes relentless as he drove Gideon further and further back. The once-smug general now fought desperately, his dark energy faltering against Lucius's sheer willpower.Then, with a roar, Lucius hurled Gideon upward with a surge of force, sending him crashing through the treetops. The canopy split open as Gideon's body was flung skyward, the impact so powerful it seemed to split the heavens. A heartbeat later, Lucius leapt after him, his form a streak of light against the darkened sky.High above the forest, they collided again. The fight was vici

Kiara sat down, her thoughts a whirlwind of confusion and dread. Ariel's fragile state haunted her, and the memories of what had transpired left an unshakable heaviness in her chest.She knew she had to see Ariel, despite the girl's trauma. Ariel had been bleeding, and though her injuries were tended to, the emotional scars were deeper. Kiara sighed, her mother's words echoing in her mind: "Be careful what you wish for." Ariel had been so eager to fulfill what she called her last switch on her bucket list, but the cost was far greater than Kiara could have imagined.With a deep breath, she stood, signaling Maidservant Tae and the other amicus who trailed behind her. Together, they made their way down the dimly lit corridors of the palace until they reached Ariel's quarters.Inside, Ariel lay on a plush bed, pale and visibly shaken. Her eyes darted around the room, unable to settle on any single point. Maidservant Tae fussed over her, ensuring she was comfortable, while another maid wh

Lucius's POVAfter she had collapsed, Kiara knelt beside her, holding her hand gently, an expression of pity softening her features. Perhaps she felt the weight of her pain, the anguish that had brought the woman to this state. I stood silently, my gaze flickering with frustration and uncertainty.Turning to Maidservant Tae and Maidservant Raya, I ordered, "Take her to one of the chambers. Make sure she doesn't wake up, not for a while."The maids exchanged a brief glance before nodding, moving swiftly to lift the unconscious figure from the ground."Be careful," I added, my voice firm. "Right now, we can't afford to deal with this."The truth was that the palace was already drowning in chaos. Veryon's looming presence was a threat to my kingship, a shadow circling my throne. He had always been cunning, but now his ambitions were glaring, and my patience with him was wearing thin. On top of that, there was the growing menace of the spirits.Spirits. The very thought of them made my bl

Lucius's POVI had held every ounce of energy in check, every bit of self-control I had to stop myself from marching over there and tearing Veyron away from Kiara. The sight of his hand on her waist, his smug expression—it was almost too much. My patience was razor-thin, and I was about to lose it entirely when a small voice interrupted my thoughts."Father, can I have this dance?"I turned to see Ariel, my sweet daughter, her wide eyes full of hope and mischief. Her request was enough to melt the fire burning inside me, if only for a moment. I took her small hand in mine, forcing myself to focus on her and not the infuriating scene across the room.Her laugh was light and genuine, a sound that somehow managed to soothe the storm brewing within me. "I can't believe a day like this has come. Our family will be complete soon, Father," she said, her smile beaming up at me.I nodded, my lips curving into a rare smile. "Yes, my daughter. And what else have you been practicing?""Oh, Father