The God of Light looked at me, her expression unreadable. I could tell she was sizing me up, trying to determine if I was telling the truth.
After a moment, she spoke. I sense that you are not like the other gods, she said. You have a... different energy about you.
I nodded, unsure of how to respond. The God of Light's eyes narrowed, as if she was studying me even more closely.
I believe you, she said finally. I will help you.
The hero and I exchanged a glance, both of us surprised by the God of Light's decision. We had expected her to be more difficult to convince.
Thank you, God of Light, the hero said, bowing his head. We will not forget your help.
The God of Light smiled, her eyes gleaming with amusement. I am not doing this out of the goodness of my heart, she said. I am doing this because it is the right thing to do.
I nodded, understanding. We should get started then, I said.
The God of Light nodded, and together we began to make plans to take down the