Raising the Forgotten Snake Goddess with my Divine Faith System

’Tsk, how dare that outsider ruin the legacy of our village and turn our future property into such a dull and boring place? And what is with these slaves? Why are they not waiting for me on their hands and feet? They should be grateful I even graced them with my presence.’

Ethan River was a vain person.

As someone who had grown up in the lap of luxury and been given whatever he could desire, he had a superiority complex that was well-developed.

According to him, the life of this village and everything inside here belonged to him.

This village was a web that he and his family had perfected. And now, there was nowhere else for anyone who entered to run away. Even this priest who came out of nowhere was his property, and soon he would learn.

"Hey, how long is it going to take for that priest to come and greet me? If it takes any longer, then I am going to be even more annoyed. Go inside and drag him out by the hair if you have to. This is an order."

Ethan looked at the slave and spoke these words haughtily. But the slave did not move.

In fact, the slave frowned at him in a disapproving manner. It was a look even his father had never given him, and that made Ethan burn from the inside.

He was so angry that he looked at his slave to do something. And his poor slave looked scared but moved toward the other slave to slap him, only for his hand to be grabbed.

"Violence is not permitted here, no matter what. Please do not try something like this again or we will throw you out."

’How dare this slave say this to me? I will teach him a lesson right now.’

Ethan activated the slave magic that held the lifeline of all the slaves, and he wanted it to command these rude slaves to feel pain. He waited for them to show the signs, but nothing happened.

His magic failed to take hold.

"What? How can this—"

"I am afraid that my fellow priests and priestesses are no longer yours to control. They have given themselves up to our Goddess’s grace, and now they are hers to command. So do be careful with what you try to do here. The last person who messed with them got thrown in jail."

A soft but powerful voice stopped Ethan, and he turned around with rage-filled eyes to give the speaker a piece of his mind, only to stop and freeze.

The speaker was a beautiful young man, but there was something about him that chilled Ethan.

His instincts told him that he should not be looking at this man with his filthy eyes because he was not worthy.

’Not worthy? Me? What nonsense! I am Ethan River, the next young master of the River family. I have nothing to fear—’

But his body had other ideas. It decided to take a step back until his lower leg hit the sofa, and he fell down to sit in it.

Priest Aiden’s face broke out into a small but gentle smile as he took the seat opposite to his own on the sofa.

"Hmm, now that we have both settled down, shall we discuss what you want? Or would you rather be thrown out for wasting my time?"

Aiden asked in a clear voice that left nothing to be mistaken. His words burned Ethan with humiliation, but he decided to be the bigger person and let it go.

After all, once he had Aiden in their family’s servitude, he wouldn’t be able to escape anyway. Ethan would have him pay for the humiliation he suffered as well as for Honey’s abuse.

His poor flower had come to him crying her heart out, and Ethan had decided to help her then and there.

Pushing aside his discomfort, Ethan confidently crossed his legs and looked at Aiden with a look of superiority on his face.

"You should be honored to receive someone like me. It means that we, the River family, have acknowledged your talent and decided that you will be a perfect fit to work for us. Now, let us depart for the River house—"

"I decline. Frankly, it is insulting that you even asked me about this. The only one I want to serve and will ever serve is my goddess. And if that was all, then you are free to go."

Ethan could not suppress his gasp of betrayal and horror at Aiden’s words.

’T-this bitch! How dare it—’

He could not take the humiliation anymore and decided to leave.

"Tsk, let’s go—"

"Sir Ethan, you are the only one whom I am telling to go. If your slaves want to be free and serve Goddess Apophis, then I will welcome them. All they have to do is express their will."

Aiden’s words made Ethan let out a laugh.

"Ha, you think your offer will persuade my loyal slaves? They would rather be skinned alive than leave someone as great as me. Now, let’s go."

Ethan took a few steps before he realized that no one was following him. It made him look behind in shock as he noticed that all 10 of his slaves had decided to betray him.

"You all have a death wish. I am going to make sure you suffer—"

Before he could use his spell on them, Aiden stepped in front of them and shielded them from harm.

"These kids have decided to accept Lady Apophis as their master. I am afraid that you no longer have a right over them."

Ethan did not believe this, so he decided to use his spell...only for it to fail.

His shocked expression got reflected in Aiden’s eyes as he approached him, and so did his former slaves.

Aiden’s presence put pressure on Ethan until he could no longer keep standing, and his legs collapsed under his weight.

"W-Wait! We can talk about it. I can pay you for your service—"

"I am afraid that it is no longer an option. Now, get out of this sanctuary that we have built for our goddess. Someone like you is not welcome here."

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