After getting dressed,we left out the front door and headed toward the carriage that was waiting just outside the castle gates.

"Belle, I realize you're rich but did you really need to have this big ass yard..."

The yard in question was as big as two football fields.Cement paved a road from the front door to the castle gates,other than that It was just grassy plains and a line of trees that follow the road.

"It's not like I made the castle,It just came with the job" said Belle as she walked along side me and watched some guards in the distance train with their swords.

I just heard something unbelievable .

"Job? what job?you're a goddam goddess..the only job you should have is relaxing,9-5,with no days off"

Working is in the top 5 things I hate the most.When i was still back home I was working a retail job.With all the unpaid overtime,horrible people, and shitty coworkers.How I didn't kill myself In the year I worked there is beyond me.Maybe I do have magic! and the only spell I can cast allows me to put up with any kind of crap.

The spell of bullshitfication

Effects:Allows caster to put up with any kind of unreasonable situation

Duration:Lifetime

Cost:No Mana required!

I hold back my laugh as Belle starts talking.

"Being a goddess or god doesn't prevent you from needed a place to sleep,food,and clothing."

And this whole time I thought they had it made.

".....Then what's the point of being one?"

Belle sighed as she continued

"Well....It's something that helps when you're looking for a job related to magic."

The sound of guards sparring can be heard.

"All this time... people from my plane raise gods to be this big thing,the protectors of humanity.Turns out,It's just something they can put down on their resume." I laugh

"For someone who lived in that plane you don't seem that bothered by it"Said belle with an expression like something caught her attention.

"Why would it? seems much more realistic than a bunch of gods waiting around to answer our prayers and only want the best for us."

"hm....then if you don't believe in the gods then what do you believe in?people?love? "

"People,Iove?I don't know about that.But i do believe in myself,at least that guy sticks around"

Belle giggles

"You say that.But before I summoned you,there would be days where you would get too drunk and start rambling about how you want to go on adventures with people."Belle jogs a bit ahead and starts walking backwards so now we are facing each other.

"How are you suppose to enjoy an adventure with people if you don't trust them?This is the kind of world you always wanted to be in,you won't enjoy it if you're all alone."

I stop and get down on one knee

"Life advice from a goddess! To receive such words ! This mere mortal shall engrave your wisdom deep in my heart! "

Belle stops walking ,makes a confused face then as if having a realisation, smiles

"Stand up child, I am but only a lonely goddess showing the way to a lost one"

She plays along.

"For one with such beauty and wisdom to be lonely should be a crime! In return for your advice ,Please allow this mortal to help. why are you lonely oh great goddess?"

Belle takes a few steps forward and does exaggerated movements

"I searched for centuries for the one I can call my lover.But alas,None can fill this void in my heart."

I stand up

"I believe I can be of assistance! I know of a lost magic that can find anyone their perfect love,I only need to cast it and you shall know who is the love of your life."

Belle rushes up to me

"Oh dear stranger! I implore you to cast it !"

"As you wish"

I throw random karate chops in the air and then flick her forehead

"It is done."

Belle takes a step back,spins around on her toes and falls toward me

I catch her

"Oh stranger,It appears your magic was too effective..."

Belle quickly flicks one of her fingers and a wind tears some leaves from nearby trees and gently spin them around us

She wraps her arms around my neck

"How will you take responsibility?"

we stare at each other.

"pfft''

"pfft"

We both start laughing as Belle and I start walking.

"hahaha!,What was with those random chops ! I almost broke down laughing right then and there!"said Belle as she wiped some tears from her eyes.

"I tried to make it look like a spell ! Say whatever you want I think I pulled it off. "

"Michael,Is it too hot for you ? pfft L-Let me cast some wind magic"

Belle starts throwing karate chops

"asshole.."

I'll never admit it to her,but I enjoyed it.

She kept this up until we reached and entered the carriage.

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I sat by the window and Belle sat across from me as the carriage started heading to the school.

The carriage Itself had all kinds of designs of dragons on the roof the of the interior.The seats were red and extremely comfortable.Under the seats, there is a drawer with a bottles sitting on ice.

One way or another she somehow reminds me of how rich sh-oh right ! I almost forgot.

"Belle,What was your job?"

Belle makes a bitter face

"I'm part of the security,In case anything gets past the barrier."

Doesn't she mean anyone?Or rather who would be dumb enough to attack an elite school?

"You don't look very happy.Your job is pretty sweet,have you seen your castle?This goddam carriage is proof,we are sitting in proof. "

I grab one of the bottles......Pineapple?wait..Why are all the bottles pineapple?!.................... ah fuck it.

I take a sip and offer some to Belle,she rejects.Looks like I'm drinking alone.

"There is nothing wrong with the job,the castle or the goddam carriage."Belle takes a deep breath

"While I was in school,this job was advertised as the job.well,it is the job everyone wants."

Belle continues

"I haven't left this school since I started,400 years ago,400! I barely even saw anything of the world.Yet I spend my days in the castle or patrolling the school grounds,this job sucks. "

Wait,...

"so yeah,you can say I'm not happy"

"Wait! WaitWaitWait! You can't just gloss over that ! what do you mean 400 ! How old are you?"

Belle looks confused for a second

"2,000 years old....why?"

This completely slipped my mind ! She is a goddess,a living fantasy being in a different plane,she has a different live span!Does this make her old?no wait...If she is that old,does she have kids already?...

I look at Belle,I need to be subtle

"do you have kids?"

"what.........No! I'm only 2,000 why would I have kids?!"

So she is not a mom so no baggage... and She looks like she is in her 20's.....

Belle leans forward

"For you it may be old ,but it's young among magic users!"

"No one said anything about you being old.."

"Why else would you ask my age?!"

"you're overreacting.."

The carriage stops and I hear a commotion outside.

"Belle,we can talk about this later,I think we're here."

I leave the bottle back in the drawer and get ready to open the door.

"showtime."