"Tsk, I am sure that you likely had no other choice in this matter and took this as a last resort. So I will let you go with a warning this time. But make sure this does not happen again."
Shuu felt just a hint of resentment at the fact that the Goddess was not punishing the general more heavily. But thinking back on the topic, the general was right…
It was Shuu's fault that he had to step in. Had Shuu been a little more powerful and paid attention, things would not have come to this. He would have been able to protect himself just fine.
The goddess turned toward Shuu next, her eyes blazing with hidden fury. It made Shuu shiver, and he suddenly felt like it was his punishment. So he closed his eyes and accepted the slap from the goddess without flinching.
"Don't think of this as a slap of resentment. I am only slapping you to free you from any extra magic you might be under. Are you feeling better now?"
