999 Gifts for Everyone
“E-eh?” Elysia was stunned when she saw the Demi-God spirit bird shoved aside by Erina.
“Erina, what do you mean by doing this?” Victoria was dissatisfied with the disrespectful treatment.
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“What’s wrong with this girl? Her mood swings are terrible. She is sometimes cheerful, cold, arrogant, quiet, and many more.” Victoria snorted and grunted in astonishment.
“Hehe, there’s no need to make things more complicated. I brought a little gift for everyone. Please accept this.” Elysia handed out a gift box and distributed it to Erina and the others.
“Oh my, I’m glad you haven’t forgotten me. You look even more lovely and pleasing to the eye, Ely.” Darkness opened her gift box eagerly. She found a set of dresses, complete with ornaments. “What’s this?”
“A pretty dress with a dark night theme. Do you like it? It was specially designed by one of the best tailors in the world.” Elysia put her hands together. She felt that Darkness didn’t have a proper dress other than the revealing one. Thus she gave one for consideration.
“Is this otherworldly food!? Wow, it smells good and sweet. Then, I won’t stand for ceremony. Enjoy your meal!” Victoria exclaimed with a radiant glow in her eyes. She spoke no more and immediately devoured food from other worlds like no tomorrow.
“Share a little bit, can you?” Darkness snatched some snacks from Victoria’s box with a godly speed.
“Hey, that’s mine. You already have your own section.” Victoria complained and immediately secured her box like it was her baby.
“I’m glad you liked it. I have some other snacks if you want.” Elysia put a parcel on the table.
“You don’t have to bother preparing all this, Ellie. I feel ashamed that I haven’t prepared anything for you.” Erina felt a bit embarrassed.
“You and Mio only need to cultivate diligently. That can be a reward for me.” Elysia approached Erina’s face and whispered softly. “I appreciate the sentiment, but no need to be formal. I give things out of personal desire.”
“Yes.” Erina replied with a meek tone.
“Anyway, it’s a manual, technique, and skill book tailored for you, Mio. Please familiarize yourself with it and start training with your master. Erin will achieve her dream, and you should be by her side. It won’t be easy, but I believe you can do it.” Elysia patted Mio’s shoulder.
“I will not disappoint your expectations, Elysia-sama.” Mio bowed respectfully.
“…” Erina checked the box’s contents and found a golden bracelet.
She had no idea what kind of artifact it was. But, since it was a gift from Elysia, she would gladly wear it all the time.
*Bzzt*
A bunch of information flowed into Erina’s mind when she put on that golden bracelet. She gasped as she realized how valuable this artifact was, and Elysia gave it to her just like it was a new year’s present?
‘It’s a welcome exclusive gift only for my people, Elysium’s new member. It will assist you greatly besides the gloves.’ Elysia secretly gave a wink to Erina.
“The gift has been given, now let’s sit down and talk a little about the recent event. Do you have an idea of what the hell gate you were talking about earlier, Erin?” Elysia sat down on the sofa next to Darkness.
“This is a secret photo in the database of the military headquarters.” Erina showed an image on her smartphone to Elysia.
It was a giant stone gate like the one in the royal era hundreds of years ago, but it had many carved heads that resembled demons. The photo was taken during heavy rain, and everything needed to be clarified from that picture.
“Hmm, this does look menacing… What do you think? Have you ever seen this gate in person?” Elysia put her hand to her chin, then glanced at Darkness.
“That gate is somewhat like an underworld’s gate, but it’s just a cheap copy. A counterfeit product with no credentials. Even if it still works and those stupid humans can trigger the dimensional portal, it will only lead to a cheap secret realm.” Darkness shrugged her shoulders nonchalantly.
“Is that so? Well, I am not allowed to interfere in this matter or the Earth Mother will scold me. Allow me to give you a few pointers then.” Elysia patted her cheeks with a contemplating expression, but she immediately put the matter aside.
While Elysia was enlightening Erina and co with a valuable lecture, Fortuna and Gaia had just arrived in a separate dimension. They seemed to be in the clouds, sitting facing each other and drinking tea quietly.
“So, what did you want to talk to me about, Fortuna?” Gaia opened the conversation.
“Is the future of Earth is bleak? You don’t want Ely to interfere, but what are you going to do?” Fortuna finished doing a quick divination to predict the future. Three out of five were Earth’s bleak situations.
“Nothing. Let things unfold as they will according to fate and destiny. If that is indeed what will happen in the future, then that is what will happen. This is not the first time the end of an era has occurred on Earth, and you already know about it.” Gaia answered casually.
“Why do you sound like you don’t care?”
“I am neutral and fair. Everyone gets a chance, cause and effect.”
“I see… That doesn’t mean anything will happen any time soon.” Fortuna sighed after staring into Gaia’s bluish-green eyes. She could see the resolution, indisputable gaze there.
What Elysia said was true. Things weren’t as bad as she had imagined, and those were just a few possibilities. Lifa frightened her very much with the previous conversation.
“Did Lady Lifa frighten you?” Gaia could guess something out of Fortuna’s expression.
“Yeah, a bit.” Fortuna nodded reflexively, but she was momentarily stunned. “Wait, why do you know her name already?”
“We’ve gotten quite along, and she told me in person. Anyway, how’s the situation in the overworld? Everything’s all right under control?” Gaia grasped her hand on the table.
“Pretty good, but I can’t say for sure about the final outcome. It’s still blurry, even with the participation of Ely and her master.” Fortuna heaved a subtle sigh.
“I see… I just hope she isn’t a pushover.” Gaia looked into the distant void.
Fortuna then asked Gaia a few things about the Heaven Realm’s affairs, but she had no intention of going there.
A few moments later, Elysia felt it was enough to say her business on Earth was done. Erina and Mio could do the rest independently with what she had passed.
“Erin, please send someone to deliver this package to this address. Make sure the recipient receives the package in person.” Elysia took out a delivery package ready to be delivered and handed it over to Erina.
“Hm, okay. But, may I know the details? I’m worried that overseas packages will be rejected by the recipient during direct delivery by my people.” Erina looked at the address listed on the package box and felt curious.
“They are a family of three to someone I knew besides you on Earth. Unfortunately, he passed away a few years ago. As an old acquaintance, I would like to give a farewell gift to wish them well. His name is Ali Avery.” Elysia gave few details because she didn’t think she would go there in person.
“All right, I will arrange for someone to fly to Indonesia this afternoon to deliver this package directly to Ali Avery’s family.” Erina nodded in understanding and didn’t overthink. Elysia was just so good.
“Thank you.” Elysia appreciated the help. She trusted Erina, and she could return with a calm heart.
‘Ely, I’ve finished my business. Pick me up please. Now it’s time for us to return to Vrelenia. Oh, Earth Mother will send you to our current location.’ Fortuna sent spirit telepathy to Elysia.
‘Okay, give me three minutes, and tell Earth Mother to come get me. But, don’t you want to meet Darkness and Victoria? They badmouthed you behind your back.’ Elysia looked at the clock. Nearly two hours had passed without her noticing.
‘I don’t want to meet them because they haven’t served their purpose.’ Fortuna felt reluctant if she needed to meet those two.
Elysia took a deep breath and stood up. “It’s time for me to return, Erin, everyone. I wish you good health and blessings, but don’t you dare to slack off.”
“So soon? Can’t you stay until lunch, Ellie?” Erina felt reluctant to part. She tugged at the hem of Elysia’s dress by reflex.
“I just had lunch on the other side. Come on, you are a big strong girl. Want a hug?” Elysia held Erina’s hand and spread her arms wide.
“…” Erina blinked her eyes a few times, then stood up and hugged Elysia wordlessly.
Elysia stroked Erina’s hair gently. Half of Erina’s long hair has returned to its original dark brown color. However, the other half is still like gold thread in Erina’s awakened mode.
“You are halfway to mastering your full potential. When your hair is back to normal with a natural dark brown color, that is proof of success as a result of your hard work. You can switch between your awakened mode and standby mode at will. You can use the golden paradise domain in the near future.” Elysia whispered close to Erina’s ear.
“Thank you, Ellie. It’s all thanks to you. I don’t know how I can repay you in this life.” Erin smiled gently.
“You are my people. You can repay it at any time because you already belong to me.” Elysia blew soft air into Erina’s ear, then released her hug.
Erina blushed while holding her ear, but Elysia immediately said goodbye once more with a smile before a sudden dimensional fluctuation took Elysia away.