Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure Chapter 2072: Some answers

Previously on Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure...
Messengers from various countries surround the protagonist with urgent reports of a sudden surge in corruption energy activity across the continent, including instances of it attacking people and forming monsters. Recognizing that the forces of Destruction are growing stronger, he assures them that he will discuss the development of divine energy weapons in the next meeting and check on their progress. Instead of returning home immediately, he heads to the Holy Empire to meet Solista, sensing a shift in his connection to the statue there that allows him to potentially form a domain. Upon entering the god's realm in the main chapel, he notices the layer of light concealing Solista's form weakening, revealing more of her.

After a prolonged silence, Solista remarked, "So you’ve passed the trial and you’ve become stronger."

I held off on replying immediately, as my gaze lingered on her figure.

For the very first time, I caught sight of her, or at least fragments of her form... which made it challenging to look away.

People had described Solista as a stunning goddess, and they were spot on in their assessment.

Regaining my composure, I cleared my throat and responded, "But what exactly do you mean by becoming stronger? I’m certain it’s more than just physical power that I’ve acquired."

As I spoke these words, I focused my eyes sharply on Solista.

She held back her reply at first, yet she wasn’t dodging my stare—instead, her eyes locked directly onto mine.

The upper portion of her face stood revealed, allowing me to peer into her eyes for the first time. Those eyes revealed the emotions swirling within her.

Her intense gaze directed at me conveyed a wealth of unspoken thoughts.

Following a brief pause, she declared, "I believe you grasp my meaning already. After all, you’ve been gazing intently for a while now."

Her comment didn’t make me avert my eyes.

Rather, I inquired, "Then how much of me remains truly human?"

This query appeared to surprise Solista momentarily, but soon her eyes sparkled with mirth as she replied, "Well, this isn’t quite what I anticipated. Still, you’re merely embarking on the initial phase of your journey toward demigod status. No need for concern—you haven’t crossed that threshold yet."

Then, in a playful taunt, she continued, "Only when you behold my complete splendor will you cease to be human."

I found no humor in her words, furrowing my brow in response.

To halt her continued jesting, I shifted the conversation by asking, "Now that I’ve cleared the trial, will you provide the answers I’ve been seeking?"

Solista showed no initial reaction to my words, but eventually she stated, "I’m certain you’re aware that the God of Creation transported you to this realm."

This abrupt turn surprised me, though I nodded gradually, recalling how this detail had been mentioned to me multiple times already. What puzzled me was why Solista brought it up so suddenly.

"You were selected for this world due to your unique qualities. For now, that’s all you must understand."

Her statement caused my brows to furrow instantly.

After all, it carried no positive connotation.

Special...

Being special didn’t imply excellence; it simply highlighted my distinctiveness. It suggested they picked me because I alone could withstand whatever trials they intended.

In the end, the visions from my memories indicated they desired me for a particular purpose...

"It’s not like..." Solista began, only to halt as if an unseen force intervened.

The anguish in her eyes suggested some external power had compelled her silence.

I had suspected barriers prevented her from sharing truths earlier, but this seemed far graver than imagined.

"Maybe her role isn’t as I assumed..."

I couldn’t stop pondering how the Solista from my visions behaved in the presence of the God of Creation.

A portion of me felt empathy for her plight, yet beyond that...

"Aside from that, is there anything more you can reveal?"

My shift in topic stemmed not from a desire to aid her, but from my hunger for further clarity.

When amusement flickered in Solista’s eyes, I disregarded it and awaited her response.

"Well, the Mark of God won’t offer you significant enhancement, given your existing divine energy. Yet, since it links to us, you can potentially draw upon our authorities. That’s the extent of what I’m permitted to disclose."

Upon hearing this, I glanced down at the Mark of God etched on my hand.

Her explanation rang true to me.

Indeed, I had merely assessed the divine energy it emitted without examining its fundamental alterations.

This required further experimentation on my part.

Beyond that, Solista gestured with her hand, summoning a map infused with divine energy.

I identified it immediately upon seeing it.

This depicted the full layout of the continent.

Yet, certain locations appeared highlighted on this map.

"I’m sure you’ve learned that additional elementals remain sealed. These markers indicate their positions."

Her straightforwardness caught me off guard.

If only she could likewise reveal the locations of the other relics belonging to the God of Creation...

Still, it wasn’t so straightforward.

She shared this detail due to a deeper significance.

"I’m sure you’ve observed how the forces of Destruction have grown restless lately, haven’t you?"

This had only recently been brought to my attention, but it was no shock that a deity would be informed. The real surprise lay in why she raised it unexpectedly.

"Your action in shattering the seal on one group of elementals has stirred them up."