Chương 379: Chapter 352. Angela's Hard-Fought Reward

After walking out of the mansion after I finished the paperwork with Emily and Ruby, I walked into my garden. I was followed by Brick and Heather behind me. It was decided that since so many people have begun to enter and leave Paradise, that the Important Figures of the town needed 24/7 Guards when leaving their homes. I argued that I was just stepping into the garden, but they looked as if I was crazy and proceeded to follow behind me.

I'm beginning to wonder if my Employees even take their Boss seriously anymore? I feel like it was only yesterday when they were looking at me with reverence when they won their tournaments. Deep down, I know it's because they care, but still, it's only going into my garden. I was met with mixed emotions as I walked through the garden looking for my Meditation spot. The reason why my emotions were mixed was caused by the noise that now permeated the town.

The hustle and bustle of tourists and Merchants filled my ears, the voices of happy kids and parents are mixed with the voices of people haggling. I hope the work finishes soon, since the sun is beginning to fully set over the horizon to the West of us. I make my way to the Meditation spot and I notice that the sounds from all around have quieted down, I wonder why? Maybe someone cast some kind of Sound Proofing Magic on this area? Regardless, I sat down and got comfortable, as did Brick and Heather.

Then I said the words." Divine Contact." Lift! I mutter the words, and I feel the gravity that keeps me on the ground disappear and then I feel myself begin to rise into the air. I open my eyes to see myself from above, as well as the siblings standing guard... Why is Heather walking so close to me? She... She's poking my cheek?" Heather, I can see you doing that..."" Hah!" It seems I scared her off. It's strange, I couldn't feel it happening, but I can see it right before my eyes, this ability is so strange.

More or less, it works like a phone call when I use it. You could think of it like Divine Contact is always on and if a God decides to, they can force me to take their call. That's how I spoke to the Water Goddess after the Wyvern incident. In this case though, when I use it myself, it's like waiting for the person I'm ringing to pick up. Fly! /Swoosh! / Speaking of which, here I go, Angela got my call and now she's bringing me to her Domain.

It was like I was moving in a fast car, as I went further and further up, everything blurred together into a mesh of color, until all that was left, was the orange from the sunset. But even that soon disappeared from my eyes as the orange quickly transitioned to a white horizon as I stopped moving finally. I could feel a familiarity with the place I was in, it's Angela's domain. But I don't see Angela anywhere... I wonder where she is? I mean, she brought me here and asked for me to visit, so-" press... soft...

/ Pomf! / Just as I was thinking about where she was, my eyes were covered by someone's soft hands." Guess who!"

"Really, we're doing this?"" Just play along for me!"" It's you, Angela, besides, can anyone else even show up in your Domain besides us?"" Only a few who don't have my permission, but they're... Busy..."" Busy?"" Oh you know, they have their roles to play, they're even busier than me after all."" Who are they?"" My Older Siblings and my Parents."" Ah, so... God and his Archangels?"" Exactly." I took that information in stride... Until I remembered that I wasn't joking when I said God and Archangels.

I quickly turned around and spoke to Angela in a panic." Is this okay to reveal to me? Didn't you say that you could get in trouble?"" Usually, yes! But since it's not about what they're doing or who they specifically are, its fine! Besides, they're involved in what I'd like to talk to you about today."" Oh, good... But wait, what do you need to talk to me about that includes God and other Archangels?"

I was concerned by what she said, I hoped that they didn't want me to do something crazy like going on some kind of "Quest" befitting a Paladin or God forbid, taking me back home, I'm building a life here with my Wives for my Future Kids for crying out loud." Relax, there's nothing like that. It's a good thing actually. It has to do with defeating that fool back in Zana."" The God Of The Blackwoods?"" Yes. I've been able to procure a Reward for you."" Oh, that's great!... Wait, procure?"" Yup!

I've been spending the past few months arguing about it with My Family! It took until 4 days ago for my Parents to rule in my favor! Which means you'll be Rewarded as well!"" Wait, wait... You've been arguing with your family since we beat the God Of The Blackwoods... And your argument eventually won, which granted me a Reward?"" Yes, it was like a court case back in your world. Everything would've gone by so much faster if my Brother didn't wish to argue with me.

It took so long to convince my Parents that I was right, but I finally won out! And with that, you've been rewarded, John! Congratulations!" Angela looked incredibly pleased with herself, but I didn't quite understand what she meant." So, what's my Reward exactly? Was it the financial boom that Paradise just entered?"" Huh? No! That's all due to your hard work, John! We've rewarded you with something else!"" What else could you have granted me?"" Why don't you take a look? Open your Status and find out!"

Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on the original website." You changed something about my Status? Hang on, I'll look. Appraisal Check." I called out the Spell name and the familiar box opened between Angela and me.

John Ericsson Age 20 Job 1: High Paladin Job 2: Summoner Job 3: Not Unlocked Job 4: Not Unlocked Title 1: Otherworder Title 2: Favored By Demons Title 3: Diligent Student Title 4: Brazen Warrior Title 5: Friend Of The Spirits Switch Title Yes No/ Additional Titles (17) Job Skills (Holy Magic) (Angel Magic) (Paladin's Recovery) (Angel's Swordsmanship) (Holy Swordsmanship) (Summon) (Contract List) (Heaven's Blessing) (Blessing of the Nature Goddess) (Holy Martial Arts) (Martial Art Styles) Skills (Holy Heal LV15) (Holy Mana Sword LV14) (White Slash LV13) (Cross Slash LV12) (Holy Bolt LV9) (Holy Arrow Lv9) (Holy Flame LV6) (Holy Flame Manipulation LVMAX) (Holy Mana Body) (Armor of the Angels LV8) (Augment of the Angels LV8) (Armament of the Angels LV8) (Angel's Spear LV4) (Angel's War Hymn) (Divine Contact) (Appraisal Check) (Title Switch) (Language Comprehension) (Stamina and Mana Recovery +450%) (Scan LV7) (Shield Bash LVMAX) (Barrier LVMAX) (Barrier Manipulation LV6) (Shell LV8) (Reflect LV7) (Regen LV5) (Dispel LV6) (Multi Cast) (Accelerate LV2) (Decelerate LV3) (Double Barrier LV2) (Triple Barrier LV1) Looking over my Status, I noticed that I had some new Titles, I guess I could check those first?

I clicked on the Titles first to see what was there.

(Playboy) (Magical Experimenter) (Betrayer of Humanity) (Loyal Husband) (Noble) (Healer of Demons) (Sex Maniac) (Businessman) (Infatuation Magnet) (Diplomat) (Favored By The Gods) (Dragon Slayer) (God Slayer) (Prey) (Cutthroat Businessman) (Cutthroat Politician) (Good Samaritan) I could guess what 2 of them were, but I was confused by the other 3. I didn't even kill the God Of The Blackwoods, so why would I unlock that Title? I clicked on the Title to read about it.

God Slayer Felling an enemy of Divine Origin in combat unlocks this Title. Whether this be from someone's efforts alone or with a group is unimportant. The only truth of the matter is, you've walked away from a defeated God and lived to tell the tale, Dear User. Remember that and always be grateful. Effects Damage against Divine Beings (100% UP) Damage received from Divine Beings (100% DOWN) Okay, that somewhat explains that, but I wonder why a Mortal would be capable of receiving this?

Didn't God make the Title System? Why would he give Mortals a weapon like this? I best not use it unless I really need to. What about these other 2 now?

Prey Does the rabbit or deer know that's it's being hunted from afar? Does the fish realize that the bait hides the hook? Does the mouse cower before the cat pounces from the shadows? The answer to all of these questions is a resounding NO! This Title is given to a person that lacks that same awareness, it may not be bad, it could be good, but all this Humble System knows, Dear User, is that escape is a dwindling hope to many. Effects Chances of running away (30% UP!) What even is this!?

How do I get something like this!? Was it from the God Of Blackwoods hunting me? Why would it show up after the Title for beating him then? press..." You shouldn't dwell on questions you can't answer, John. Just look at the next one, okay?" Angela placed her hand on my shoulder and looked at me sympathetically, but it looked like she an inkling as to why I gained the Title. I decided to just do what she said.

I mean, if she wanted to tell me why or if it was something to be concerned about, she would've told me about it.

Good Samaritan A Good Man can be defined by many things, but a Good Samaritan is a person who is charitable and helpful to those that need it, not for themselves, but for others. The way this Title is given is by the accounts of those around the Holder. It's proof that whatever it is you're doing, Dear User, people think highly of you for doing it. This grants you a better reputation as well as making your words truly hold weight.

Charisma (100% UP) Judging from the description, I guess it's from all of the work I've done with the orphans? No, maybe even from what I did in Paradise and Zana as well. I guess a good number of people need to believe this of me? Maybe even the Commoners as well? Because of my building of the road from Paradise to Blackstone, it could be?" It's that and much more! But, more importantly! Look at the Blessing already!" Angela seemed to think I was moving too slow for her.

I decided to click on the million-dollar Skill that was given to me.

Heaven's Blessing A Once In A Lifetime Skill! To think that someone could receive this is like winning the lottery! An ability that would put most to shame! It *&%*^%^%#%*$(&%^%$^%$)^)^$&^$&*!

"Uhmm... Angela?"" What?"" The skill Description... It doesn't tell me anything about it... Any idea why?"" What? Hang on, let me... Are you kidding me? So that's what he meant!" Angela seemed to realize something about the Skill. She turned to look at me and then began to explain something in a somewhat apologetic tone." I can't tell you what this Blessing does, so I need you to trust me that it is good."" Okay."" Really?"

She seemed surprised that I agreed with her so quickly, but it only makes sense to trust Angela to me." Why wouldn't I trust you, Angela? You've always put your best foot forward when talking to me, you've even cried over me going off to fight because of how worried you were about me. I know you wouldn't give me something that could hurt me. You're the Angel over my shoulder after all."" J... JOHN!" Wrap! Tighten! Soft!

Angela became overwhelmed with emotion from my explanation, she quickly hugged me and buried my head into her chest. It was really soft, it only made sense since Angela had quite a big chest as a woman. Though I will admit, even with her hugging me, I still wondered what Heaven's Blessing will do? And something tells me I won't be finding out for a long, long time.