[There has only ever been one deity I could associate with such a description.]
Norman's expression grew more serious. "Which one?"
There was a brief silence before Atia answered.
[Speaking her true name, or any of her true titles, would immediately draw her attention toward you. If she is indeed the one involved, doing so would place your life in considerable danger.]
[For that reason, I shall refrain from uttering it.]
[The deity I speak of… is the Evil Goddess—the very reason the gods chose champions among mankind.]
Norman's eyes widened. "The Evil Goddess has appeared in this era?"
[Even I cannot say for certain.]
[It is equally possible that these events are the work of one who carries her blessing.]
[Perhaps… one of the Dark Ones now walks among humanity.]
Norman fell silent as his thoughts immediately began connecting everything that had occurred over the past few months.
