The effect was instantaneous and profound.
The Primordial One's hand halted its motion completely.
Slowly, unnervingly, her head turned to regard the Goddess of Equivalent Exchange, who visibly crumpled further under the intensified focus but doggedly pressed her advantage.
"She oversees his mission in the mortal world! Their relationship, once rocky, is now strong! She has even given him her blessing!"
The Goddess's eyes suddenly lit up with inspiration as she announced,
"She is also going to be the godmother of his future child!"
Shock jolted through Lumiel. She knows about that?
And she's spending that favor now...to save me?
And what shocked her even more was the fact that, the outstretched hand withdrew a fraction!
The mere name 'Luca' had made the Sovereign of all Creation pause!
Seizing the fragile opening, the Goddess of Equivalent Exchange bowed until her forehead nearly touched the floor.
