Author's Note:
This is an original Thai web novel written by the author and translated into English using DeepSeek.If any part of the translation feels odd or incomplete, we sincerely apologize in advance.The original Thai version has been published in a separate version of this novel, in case you'd like to check the context or translate further on your own.Thank you for reading!
Chapter 1
"So I can trade something to gain something else, right?"
"Of course... You can reduce one thing to enhance another—like lowering status points to increase skill points, that sort of thing."
"Ever heard the saying, 'With great power comes great responsibility'?"
"Hah? What nonsense are you spouting now?"
The stunning goddess—her long, silky black hair cascading over a pristine white robe, her body radiant with a warm, approachable aura—twitched her brow slightly at my question.
"Just asking. Wanted to give you an idea of what kind of power I'm looking for."
"Hmmm... No, nope, never heard of it. But I get the gist. More power, more responsibility, right?"
"Exactly! So, since I've been brought to this world, I'd like to have completely average stats—no, wait, even better, make them garbage-tier! That way, I won't have to deal with too much responsibility!"
"Hah?!~~~~"
Instantly, the goddess's beautiful face contorted into utter disbelief, her voice cracking.
"Why the face?"
"Because I summoned you here to grant you power so you can compete with otherworlders from rival goddesses, you fool!! And now you want to be some mediocre nobody?! Do you know I've already used up my quota?! Damn it all!"
"Heh heh, oh really? That's too bad."
"This isn't funny! I repeat—NOT funny!"
"Well, if I choose trash stats and no cheat skills, I can exchange them for something else, right? That's how it works, isn't it?"
"Sure, if you dump all your stats and cheat abilities, you could load up on overpowered gear instead. But think carefully! Why not just take the stats or skills?! They'll keep you alive longer! Gear can be looted anytime! Ugh, why did I summon someone like you?!"
Is this a goddess or my childhood neighbor? She's stomping her feet and throwing a tantrum… Kinda cute, actually.
"So that's how it is? Then I'll take nothing—no stats, no skills, no cheat items."
"Guh—WhaaaAAAAAH!!!!"
She collapsed to the floor, clutching my leg—
"Whoaaa?!"
*"Pleeease! PLEASE take at least one cheat thing!! Just make it into the Top 15—no, Top 30! …Wait, just don't die within 100 years!! Don't let me get demoted!! If I drop another rank, I'll… I'll lose my goddess title! I-I don't wanna get reassigned as the Trash Collection Deity!! And it'd take centuries to compete for this position again! And who knows if I'd even beat those other goddesses?!"*
…Okay, that's too adorable. Never thought a goddess would beg an isekai summon like this.
She must be in real trouble if I end up weaker than average and die too easily. Fine, I'll help.
*"Then here's my final offer: Give me worse-than-average stats, no cheat skills, minimal starting abilities, garbage-tier equipment, poverty-level funds, and a delayed start as a weak kid. In exchange, I want the power to curse myself however I want, whenever I want—and in return, I can request a blessing with half the effect. For example, if I curse myself to deal +10 damage, I can get a blessing for +5 damage. Something like that."*
That's how I'll save you.
"Guh—UwahhhhAAAAAH!~~~~ You idiot!! Sacrificing everything for blessings half as strong as your curses?! That'd make your attack power negative 5! Are you even listening, you lunatic?! Did you fail math?!!!!"
"Uh…"
The goddess wailed again, but before I could respond—
From behind the radiant curtain, the laughter of other goddesses erupted.
"BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" x99
End of Chapter 1
"Pleeease! Just take one cheat thing!!"