After that, Thetis granted Lady Nyx permission to spend the day with Noxia. With a smile, Lady Nyx took Noxia in her arms and lay down beside her.
Watching them, Thetis and I left the room together and entered our own chamber.
And so, I spent the deep hours of the night with Thetis.
It was only after we had shared our love that we finally settled into the bed.
"...Astellon."
"Mm."
As we lay there, Thetis gazed quietly at my face for a long moment before calling my name.
I turned to look at her in response.
"...May I ask one favor of you?"
"What is it?"
"...It is about a conversation I had alone with Lady Nyx before I came to find you."
Thetis fixed her eyes on mine, her expression turning solemn.
"If you desire it... we can. We can raise you to godhood."
"...Huh? What did you say?"
"If it is what you want, we can make you a god."
"W-what are you talking about all of a sudden, Thetis?!"
I was stunned by her words.
"Make me a god...? Is that even possible?"
"Yes. These were the words of Lady Nyx herself."
"Mother..."
I fell into a deep silence, contemplating the offer made by Lady Nyx, who had become my adoptive mother.
"For now... let me think about it."
"...Yes."
"...But why are you making me such an offer?"
"Because... I want to spend the rest of my life with you."
Thetis looked at me, her eyes shimmering with a hint of sorrow.
"I don't ever want to let you go."
"...Thetis."
"You are already a part of the divine. You are the son of Lady Nyx and Lord Erebus, so you can truly become a god. Please..."
Her voice was so thick with desperation that I found myself unable to speak.
"...I know you're confused. You don't have to give me an answer right now."
"Thetis..."
After her earnest plea, Thetis reached out, her hand gently cupping my cheek.
"For now... just give us your love..."
With those words, she rose and climbed on top of me.
"...You know, you're the one who started this."
"...Mm. Then come to me♡"
And so, from the first light of dawn, I began the night's activities with Thetis all over again.
***
After finally emerging from the room, Thetis and I went to find Lady Nyx.
"My, the two of you seem to have had a wonderful time."
"Ahem..."
"Ugh..."
"Well... it's only natural. You two certainly seem to get along."
Lady Nyx's blunt observation hit us like a bolt, leaving both Thetis and me flustered.
"Mother... did you have a good time with Noxia?"
"Don't even get me started. Our granddaughter is so precious and adorable that I couldn't even sleep properly just watching her."
I quickly seized the opportunity to change the subject.
The moment Noxia was mentioned, Lady Nyx's eyes lit up with affection, but she soon pivoted back to the main point.
"By the way... has Thetis told you?"
"...If you mean the matter of ascending to godhood... yes, I've heard."
"And? What is your decision?"
"For now... I told her I would think it over before giving an answer."
"Very well. There is no rush. Think it through carefully and then decide."
I expressed my current stance on the matter of divinity during our conversation.
"Well then, I shall take my leave. I'll be sure to come visit my granddaughter again soon."
"Yes, of course."
"Fufu. I must hurry back and share the news with my other children~"
With that, Lady Nyx truly departed.
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Bonus
Thetis
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