Chapter 44. Defeated

As soon as Moses left, Eliza's goddess appeared to her.

"What do you need a doctor for? I have already told you that your son is not affected at all."

"How can I trust you? You did nothing to save me from the clutches of that mad woman."

"I realized that you could protect yourself on your own, and I also cannot give you the assurance that you have a goddess who looks after your interests. I cannot intervene, for that is what she expected. She wanted to prove my presence here in the palace. Now, she will never be absolutely sure."

Eliza stared at her in agreement.

"I'd better get changed for dinner." Eliza said dismissing the goddess who disappeared immediately after her words.

Eliza was suspicious that this goddess only wished to use her for something she had not yet revealed. She would think of a way to test her soon. She couldn't be fooled for long, though she believed she was preparing the