Joy stood in silence, her mind churning.
None of this made sense.
The Goddess was essentially saying that she wanted Joy to defend Cassius's reputation?
To clear his name?
"But Mother." She said slowly, looking up with innocent confusion. "I still don't understand. Why are you targeting Cassius at all? What exactly is my purpose supposed to be around him?"
The Goddess of Light acknowledged her confusion with a gentle nod.
"I can't say much, I really can't. But to put it simply..."
She paused, gathering her thoughts.
"Just as you are technically my soldier in that world, spreading my message and bringing about goodness and righteousness while carrying my name, Cassius is something similar for my sister."
"He's her soldier. Her champion, if you will."
Joy's eyes narrowed.
"And his purpose is to spread her name throughout the continent. Which, as you may have noticed, he is exceptionally good at."
The Goddess's expression grew complicated.
