The cold wind howled over a land perpetually covered in ice and snow. The creatures living here had long adapted to the climate. The outskirts of the Frost Giant city were bustling with activity due to the presence of nearly sixty thousand strong Frost Giant war prisoners. In light of discussions among some of the Frost Giant leaders and subsequent reports to Synapse, the city of Frost Giants began a new round of expansion. However, this time, the Frost Giants themselves undertook the construction under the guidance of the Cloud Giants, who did not participate in the expansion.
Amidst the bustling construction site outside the Frost Giant city, a female Frost Giant observed for a moment before boldly walking in. This time, none of the Frost Giants could see her; they all acted as if she didn't exist. However, as soon as this Frost Giant entered the city, she halted.
"Just as I expected, you gods are incredibly shameless. Despite having your avatar destroyed once, you still come back." Ilvester stood on the deserted street, staring at the tall, athletic female giant opposite him.
"Celestial Descendant!" The deity, disguised as a Frost Giant, was not surprised to see Ilvester. Encountering a Titan and then meeting a Celestial Descendant was quite normal.
"I've come to seek a collaboration with the Titan, which has nothing to do with you," the female giant said coldly.
"What could an evil god want with a Titan? Whatever it is, he won't agree. Leave now!" Ilvester issued a merciless expulsion order.
He had seen through the nature of this deity; she was an evil god, the type best avoided. Collaborating with them was too troublesome, requiring constant vigilance to avoid being betrayed. Ilvester did not believe Muria was the kind of person who could engage in schemes with an evil god.
"I said I came to see the Titan. Can you represent him?" The female Frost Giant looked at Ilvester, her eyes flashing red. She felt an urge to strike; this guy was too annoying.
"Of course, he can't represent me." Muria's voice came from behind the female Frost Giant. "But my opinion is similar to his. There's no possibility of us collaborating."
"There's nothing in this world that is impossible." The female Frost Giant slowly turned around, staring at Muria.
"Is that so? I can sense a strong power in you that makes me feel threatened. Did you get smarter this time? Not like last time?"
"Of course. No matter what you want to discuss, I can accompany you. It won't be like last time." At this point, the female giant's face twisted slightly. Being caught off guard and weak, she had been instantly defeated by Muria, which was a very disgraceful experience for a god. Though she could endure it, it didn't mean she didn't mind.
"So this time, you came to reason with Muria. If that's the case, why not start with me?" Mikaela's figure slowly appeared beside Muria, her eyes filled with eagerness as she looked at the female giant.
"I'm not here to fight. I'm genuinely here to talk business with you. Otherwise, do you think this city under my feet would still exist?" the female Frost Giant retorted.
"Try touching this city and see what happens when you thoroughly anger me." Muria sneered. "Besides, I already said I won't collaborate with an evil god."
"You've already collaborated with three beast gods. They are also evil gods. So why can't you collaborate with me? I'm much stronger than those three weaklings."
"Oh, tell me your divine name. I want to know how you are stronger." Only then did Muria realize he didn't know this god's name. Last time, he hadn't even asked before defeating her.
"My name is Auril, the Winter Goddess!"
"Sounds familiar. Let me think." Muria felt the name was familiar but couldn't place it. Soon, he found the relevant information in his dragon heritage. But in the process, the female god's face had twisted. She had thought she was famous on the Deperson continent, but Muria's reaction showed otherwise.
"A subordinate god of the Storm Lord?" Muria asked tentatively. He had some impression of this goddess but not a deep one. He only knew the gods with strong divine power and some famous ones with moderate power. For example, he hadn't known about the three beast gods before encountering them.
"Yes!" The goddess's voice sounded as if she were speaking through gritted teeth.
"No wonder." Muria nodded, understanding a bit more. This goddess had long been accustomed to being bullied and had developed a habit of enduring it. She was a goddess who bullied the weak and feared the strong.
If there were a ranking of the ten most pitiful gods, this Winter Goddess would undoubtedly be among them. Normally, having a major god as your patron would be an enviable position, something many weaker gods sought but couldn't attain.
However, this Winter Goddess's patron, the Storm Lord, was treacherous and exploitative, constantly extracting power from her. She had to endure it, unable to resist. To stop the Storm Lord from siphoning her power, she had even offered herself, but it was futile. The Storm Lord continued unabated.
"What?"
"Nothing. I'm willing to collaborate with the three beast gods because they agreed to change their doctrines and switch allegiances. Can you do that? Are you willing to take that risk?"
"Of course." The goddess's immediate answer surprised Muria.
"It seems you've done your homework."
"I want independence. I no longer want to follow Talos." This was the second time today the goddess had surprised Muria. But it made sense. Anyone endlessly exploited would seek a way out rather than wait to die.
"So what can you offer me? What do you want from me?"
"Like those beast gods, you get the allegiance of all Frost Giants who believe in me, and I want the opportunity to spread my faith in human nations."
"Submit your revised doctrine to me as soon as possible. Your time is limited; you're not the only god wanting to collaborate with me."
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