**TITLE: She Bloomed Like Spring After Surviving a Winter No One Saw by Lillian Rosewood**
**Chapter 90: Shocking the Ice Goddess!**
“Assist me in demolishing the Mortal Hall that you encountered on your journey here, and aid me in shattering the seal that confines me,” the Ice Goddess commanded, her voice a chilling whisper that echoed through the icy chamber.
Alden, his expression resolute, replied confidently, “Fear not. The Mortal Hall is no match for your power. You can certainly handle it.”
With a slight nod, Alden added, “But before we proceed, I require the Blessing of the Gods.”
“Very well,” the Ice Goddess agreed, her pale hands lifting gracefully towards the heavens, a serene smile gracing her lips.
In that moment, a radiant beam of light descended from the sky, enveloping Alden in a cocoon of shimmering energy.
Ding! A voice rang out, “The Ice Goddess is bestowing upon you a blessing. Do you accept?”
“Accept,” Alden declared without hesitation.
Ding! “You have received the Ice Goddess’s blessing: Eye of Frost.”
**Eye of Frost (Passive): 1 star**
**Effect:** Your attacks possess a 5% chance to freeze the target. When the target is frozen, your subsequent attack will shatter the ice, inflicting 1.5× damage.
**Consumption:** None.
**Cooldown:** None.
**Proficiency:** 0/100. (Each time this passive is activated, your proficiency will increase by 1.)
Alden raised an eyebrow, impressed. Eye of Frost was quite formidable.
The mere possibility of freezing an opponent with a basic attack, followed by the potential for amplified damage when shattering that ice, was a tantalizing prospect.
This skill was undeniably powerful, capable of controlling foes while simultaneously enhancing his damage output. Who else could boast such a remarkable ability? Most significantly, the success rate was commendable.
And this was merely a one-star skill? Alden’s mind raced with possibilities. What if it reached ten stars?
A 50% chance to freeze an enemy and even greater damage awaited him. No mortal or god could withstand such power.
“Adventurer, isn’t it time for you to honor your promise?” the Ice Goddess inquired, her tone laced with impatience.
“What promise?” Alden countered, feigning ignorance.
“To obliterate the Mortal Hall and release me from my prison,” she replied, her voice growing colder.
Alden shook his head, a frown forming on his brow. “When did I ever vow to assist you in destroying Mortal Hall? You have yet to deliver on your end of the bargain, where is my Astralon?”
A flicker of anger crossed the Ice Goddess’s face, her expression darkening.
“So, this was merely a ruse?” she hissed, her ire palpable.
The Ice Goddess’s fury was evident.
She had little regard for the Blessing of the Gods; what truly infuriated her was that Alden, a mere mortal, dared to toy with her!
This was an affront to her dignity!
“I didn’t deceive you. It would be foolish to release you for just one Blessing of the Gods. Furthermore, I never consented to assist you. That is the unvarnished truth,” Alden stated firmly, standing his ground.
The Ice Goddess paused, her anger subsiding slightly as she considered his words.
“Adventurer, if you free me, I can promise you the throne of Astralon,” she offered, her voice now smooth and enticing.
Ding! “The Ice Goddess has issued a quest. Do you accept? Quest Requirements: Destroy Mortal Hall and break her seal. Quest Penalty: Unknown. Quest Reward: Astralon.”
Alden arched an eyebrow, taken aback by the sudden appearance of a quest notification. This meant the offer was genuine.
If he were to destroy Mortal Hall and break the Ice Goddess’s seal, Astralon would indeed be his.
Yet, after a moment of contemplation, Alden chose to decline the quest.
Astralon was undeniably a tempting prize, a significant advantage for him at this juncture.
However, his aspirations extended beyond mere kingdoms.
Astralon, while appealing, was ultimately just a second-tier realm.
Bound by the universal constraints, even the mightiest NPCs from Astralon couldn’t attain the coveted third class change.
In simpler terms, Astralon might shine brightly in the early game, but as players progressed into the mid and late stages, its value would diminish significantly.
Of course, if he disregarded everything else, acquiring Astralon first would not pose a major issue.


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