章節 407: [Bonus chapter]Just because you asked nicely

"Yes, Katie, that I do. So, what do you say? Will you help me?" the goddess asked.

"It's not like I have a choice," the girl shrugged.

"No, that's not it. You do have a choice. I won't let you help me if you feel I'm only commanding you," the goddess retaliated, getting deadly serious.

Katie was shocked by her sudden change only to remember what Cirrus had said at the end. Celeste didn't want to have to command her into helping with her current problem. 'Does she think that was part of the reason Cirrus did what he did?'

"I will help you, goddess… and I don't say this because you ordered me but simply because you asked nicely. Also because I was already planning on bringing down the rogue king," Katie spoke formally.

"No, that's not it. I don't want you to kill him," Celeste panicked.

"I don't follow. Isn't that the whole aim of what you've been doing?" Katie raised a brow.