Chapter 18: The Seventh Campione
Pandora smiled contentedly, but before Ren could respond, her expression turned serious.
"You were very reckless in that battle."
Her tone was like that of a mother scolding her child.
"Fortunately, the Heretic God you encountered was Hou Yi. If it had been any other Heretic God, you wouldn't have had a chance to act."
Ren raised an eyebrow and asked why she said that. "Why do you say that?"
"Unlike many gods who only care about cosmic balance, Hou Yi actively protects humans from real threats. He descended to the mortal world and lived among humans, even marrying a mortal woman, Chang'e."
"Hou Yi isn't the type of cold or distant hero. Instead, he interacts directly with people, even ordinary ones. He genuinely cares about humanity's fate and wants them to survive without relying on the gods."
"..."
Ren remained silent, listening to Pandora speak.
"He is a noble hero, but also a tragic one. He is strong, brave, and protects humanity, but he also carries the burden of loneliness, loss, and perhaps a little anger toward the gods who betrayed him."
Thinking back, Hou Yi was indeed different from the typical image of a Heretic God.