Elf Kingdom: Game of the World Tree-Chapter 361 - 344 Borrowing the Chosen One for a Purpose

Perceiving Eve’s arrival, the diminutive figure in front of the statue slowly turned, revealing a pair of scarlet eyes.

Just like last time, Death God Hela descended upon the Segis World through Divine Possession, and the chosen vessel was still the Dark Dwarf Temple Leader of the Death God Church.

However, compared to their previous meeting, Eve felt that the aura surrounding the other was even deeper.

This also indirectly indicated that the spatial barrier between the Segis World and the outside world had subtly loosened, allowing a True God to project down more power.

A barrier of divine arts had already been set up around the Death God Temple to isolate the interior from the exterior. With a flick of Eve’s Divine Power, she released Divine Favored Zero’s disguise, revealing her true appearance.

Then, following the etiquette for meetings between True Gods as passed down by the World Tree, she gave Hela a slight bow and smiled,

"Good afternoon, Hela Crown."

Hela slightly raised an eyebrow, glanced at the dim light outside the temple, and said,

"Eve, here in the Underworld, there is no distinction between day and night."

"But doesn’t Black Rock City also follow the timings of the ground world?"

Eve blinked.

Hela glanced at the wooden clock hanging on the temple wall at her gaze, indifferent.

Then, her eyes paused on Eve, her expression shifting slightly,

"Eve, congratulations on advancing your strength."

Her voice was lazy and melodious, as if she had anticipated it all along.

Eve wasn’t surprised that Hela noticed the change in her strength.

After her power had increased to weak Divine Power, her incarnation had also been enhanced, though the strength she could unleash was still limited to a Demigod Level, her aura had become more solid.

"It was just a stroke of luck, and I must thank you for your continued support."

Eve replied with a smile.

Then, she saw the corners of Hela’s mouth twitch slightly, seemingly rolling her eyes at her, before sighing,

"There’s no need for polite words. I just hope that in the future, you inform me in advance before dealing with other True Gods, especially when borrowing the Death God’s Power..."

"While I agreed to cover for you, don’t always assume I am omnipotent... It’s fine with Uller since it’s just a trivial weak Divine Power, but I have no intention of opposing the Eternal Lord, even though I do find her quite annoying."

Hearing Hela’s words, Eve understood that this was a reminder not to recklessly shift blame onto others and that even if she needed to, she should discuss it with her in advance.

Most likely, the actions in Fengye City regarding the Life Scepter had been noticed by the Eternal Lord, who suspected Hela due to the use of the Death God’s Power.

At this thought, Eve smiled sheepishly and said to Hela,

"Sorry, definitely next time."

After speaking, there was a flash of light in her hand, revealing a dozen or so shimmering Divine Blood Crystals,

"Hela Crown, this is a token of gratitude for your help in concealing things."

Eve gently raised her hand, and the Divine Blood Crystals floated toward Hela.

Hela’s eyes lit up briefly, accepting them without hesitation, her expression showing a hint of satisfaction.

Seeing the other accept her gift, Eve also felt relieved.

*To be honest... it was thrilling to keep placing the blame on her, but when actually meeting her, there was an inexplicable sense of guilt.*

Hela stored away the Divine Blood Crystals, pondered for a moment, and then said,

"Moreover, the disturbances you’ve caused have been too noticeable. Let me remind you, it’s best to protect your true self. As the magic power in the Segis Plane increases, some gods in the Heavenly Realm will inevitably come to investigate."

"If you wish to be active in the Segis Plane, it’s best to have a more reliable identity. Merely using my subordinate deity’s name is not sufficient."

Listening to her words, Eve nodded,

"Thank you for the reminder. Actually... I already have some plans, including an identity to be active in the Segis World, and I will need your support in this regard..."

Saying this, she shared her plan to disguise as the new Goddess of Life with Hela.

"A new Goddess of Life?"

Hearing her words, Hela’s expression turned slightly peculiar.

She pondered for a moment and nodded slightly,

"Indeed... such a disguise might lead others to overlook your true identity since there are distinctions between you and your predecessor. I understand; I will cooperate with your disguise when necessary."

Seeing that Hela agreed, Eve exhaled slightly in relief.

She pondered for a moment and then continued to ask,

"Hela Crown, is there any other reason you came to see me? Does it relate to the changes in the Abyss? Do you know what’s happening with the Abyss?"

Upon hearing her question, Hela shook her head slightly,

"This time, my descent to the Segis Plane was mainly to handle some other matters. I simply took the opportunity to meet you because I received your message."

"I’ve reviewed your message, and the changes in the Abyss have been sensed by the entire Segis Universe..."

"In fact, the abyssal pull has always been gradually increasing, but at a very slow pace—so slow it’s practically negligible. Such drastic changes as we’ve seen recently are quite rare in history."

"No one knows when the Abyss first appeared, but ever since the True Gods discovered it, they’ve observed that it perpetually attracts and devours the upper planes. It can be said that the Abyss is the terminator of planes and the nightmare of living beings."

"The current gravitational pull of the Abyss has increased nearly double compared to when I first inherited the divine position. There are speculations that the Abyss grows by slowly absorbing fallen planes to obtain the essence of planes..."

"And one of the initial purposes of my mentor, the Primordial Death God, in establishing the Netherworld was to monitor the Abyss’s changes and seek ways to save the planes falling into the Abyss, as well as to purify the Abyss’s corruption..."

"This is also one of the duties of the Death God."

So this was the case.

*Eve reflected:*

"So... was this increase in the abyssal pull merely a coincidence?"

"Is there really such a thing as coincidence in this world?"

Hela shook her head,

"Each change in the Abyss is inevitably accompanied by fluctuations in major planes—perhaps this time, it’s the changes in the Segis Plane indirectly affecting the Abyss."

"Nonetheless, you need not worry too much about the Abyss. While the Abyss is indeed growing stronger, the entire Segis Universe is also slowly expanding. Although the expansion rate has been decreasing over the past millennia, it still maintains a delicate balance with the changes in the Abyss."

Hela explained.

Hearing this, Eve finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, as if struck by a thought, she felt a surge of interest,

"Hela Crown, if help is needed regarding the Abyss, I can lend a hand—for instance, dealing with the erosion from the Abyss."

"To be frank, I am very interested in the evil gods corrupted by the Abyss."

"If I’m correct, there should be quite a few of them around the Netherworld and in the Underworld of the Segis Plane, where you have sway over these regions. Should you need, I can assist in addressing them."

Hearing her proposition, Hela raised an eyebrow,

"You have the ability to absorb the Power of the Abyss, don’t you? ’Devour’? Are you planning to restore your strength through the power of the Abyss?"

Eve grinned nonchalantly.

Given Hela’s past connections with the former World Tree, Eve wasn’t surprised that she understood some of the World Tree’s abilities.

Hearing Eve’s offer, Hela expressed a trace of interest,

"Should a need arise, I will."

Concluding, she sighed softly,

"’Devour’... What an enviable ability. For other True Gods, the Power of the Abyss is shunned like a viper, yet in your hands, it transforms into nourishment."

"If I didn’t know your devouring had its limits, I’d consider transplanting your original form to the Abyss."

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Not dwelling on the subject for long, Hela wistfully moved on to another topic,

"In fact, I did come to seek your help."

"Hmm? What would you like me to do?"

Eve asked curiously.

"I’d like to borrow your Chosen Ones."

Hela replied.