Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure Chapter 2028: The truth revealed

It proved surprisingly easy to secure a volunteer in the end.

Although those who had returned displayed clear fear toward the mermaids after the ordeal, this fear failed to erode the deep-seated desires they harbored from their initial departure from this realm.

They yearned to witness the world beyond, and with our assurance that an opportunity might still exist, a spark of eagerness naturally ignited within them to seize this possibility.

This eagerness led several brave souls to step forward, ready to trial the blood vaccine I had devised.

Naturally, we proceeded only after verifying that no harmful elements lurked within it.

The foundation of this blood vaccine drew from divine power, ensuring it posed no threat to them. Yet, certainty demanded thorough checks, as unforeseen risks could always emerge.

Thus, the sea witches kept a vigilant watch over the volunteers once we administered the injections.

Ultimately, no adverse effects manifested in them following the blood vaccine administration.

While this outcome surprised no one, given that such a remedy couldn't yield instant results, the process required gradual adaptation to the vaccine.

We needed to observe them over an extended period to determine the true efficacy of this creation.

That is, if circumstances hadn't shifted due to...

"Well done, it seems like you’ve solved this problem."

As this voice echoed through the chamber, every member of the other races lowered their heads in reverence. After all, it emanated from the very god they revered, compelling such a display of respect.

Yet upon hearing it, my brows furrowed involuntarily.

Swiveling toward the throne, I squinted at the azure orb of light perched upon it.

With the voice having sounded, a source for it was inevitable.

"Then will you keep your promise?" I directed my question at the hovering blue orb.

A heavy silence stretched across the space before Aestum responded, "Yes, since you’ve solved the problem that we’ve left you, you deserve to know the truth. However, this isn’t something that I can tell you on my own. Go and search for the one that all of this started with."

My brows knitted tighter at these words, though Aestum offered no further elaboration.

In a sudden flash, the blue orb vanished from the throne.

Its swift departure suggested Aestum had fled, as if dreading further confrontation with me.

With Aestum absent, further words would fall on empty air, unheard by any.

I required no deliberation to grasp Aestum's intended reference.

Only a single entity...or more precisely, one god, fit that description.

Still, unease gnawed at me regarding whether that god would reveal anything at all.

After all, our previous encounter had ended with them ejecting me unceremoniously.

Nevertheless, this scant clue from Aestum was all we had, leaving me no alternative but to pursue it.

Glancing at the Merman King, he nodded firmly and declared, "Go back and find out the truth, I’ll take care of things here."

I returned the nod before departing, accompanied by the royal guards.

Upon arrival, the priests appeared to anticipate our coming.

As if forewarned of my visit, they guided me directly to the central temple.

They refrained from their typical insistence on accompanying me to witness events, behaving as though an oracle had instructed them on the proceedings, thus permitting it all to unfold.

Whatever the reason, their restraint simplified matters considerably.

That held true for the mortal affairs, at least.

But on the divine front...

Entering the temple brought a brief hush before I was drawn into the divine realm.

There, Aquaron awaited my arrival.

Rather than their usual distracted stance, ignoring me in favor of other interests, their focus locked entirely on me this time.

It was evident they harbored a grave matter to address.

Given their demeanor, I held my tongue, allowing them to initiate the conversation.

"After everything that you’ve been through, you do deserve the truth."

This statement startled me, starkly contrasting the Aquaron I knew. Moreover, I hadn't expected such a straightforward concession from them.

I'd braced for a battle of words to extract this admission.

Yet Aquaron offered no immediate details, instead gesturing with a hand.

At that motion, a recognizable blue orb materialized.

This was the very orb that had directed me here initially.

It was also the orb that bore a grudge against Aquaron.