341. Real (2)
In an instant, a battle of wits broke out between the gods.
[Apostles are selected on a first-come, first-served basis… … ? ]
It was worth it.
Being designated as an apostle of an ancient deity can directly lead to a forced rise to the level.
Therefore, even if he had reached the level of formal godhood, he could not help but be shaken.
Isn’t the reason they came here, the battlefield of the gods, because the tower expressed that it could become a high-level god?
‘Then there’s nothing I can’t trick like Top.’
He is a god who came here because he was stimulated by the power in front of him.
So, I thought there was no way I wouldn’t be obsessed with being an apostle of the ancient godhead… … .
Could it be that being an apostle of the ancient godhead was bigger than I thought?
Before we knew it, the gods came out almost at the same time and offered a lot to each other without any priority.
[ Brain, the orb of the Thunder God! This is the last relic left behind by the Raijin who used the sword! So its value is beyond imagination… … . ]
[ ─Get out! Thunderer? under! Where can I rub the holy relics of such an old bastard! Oh, ancient godhead! I will offer you the sacred relic of the God of Seeking, one of the seven gods of Ares… … . ]
[ hour! I will offer you one of the relics left behind by the God of Time… … ! therefore! Could you please give me the grace to be selected as an apostle!? ]
A fierce war of words that is truly unbecoming of a god.
But even beyond that, there was someone who stood out the most.
It was none other than the God of Fury, a woman with pink hair and snake-like eyes who possessed the relics of the ‘God of Time’.
‘It’s one of the relics left behind by the God of Time.’
And I couldn’t help but blink at her words.
That’s because even though I’ve never heard of the ‘God of Time’ directly, I’ve seen his relics.
Isn’t the relic I’m wearing on my wrist right now, the ‘Returner’s Old Wristwatch (SSS+)’, one of the relics left behind by the ‘God of Time’?
Therefore, it was difficult to do anything to attract attention.
‘This is bound to be a bit palatable.’
It’s not even just me.
[Poetry, the god of time? Then, God of Wrath, I have a relic from the Time series for you… … !? ]
[It must be nonsense! There are not many relics left by the God of Time left throughout the universe! ]
[I agree. God of Wrath. How could someone like you have the relics of a lost old monster? ]
Before I knew it, the gods here were so shocked.
[Hehe! That’s none of your business, right? Pfft! Anyway, I have a relic left behind by the God of Time! ]
And in the meantime, the God of Fury looked at the reaction and smiled triumphantly, straightening his shoulders, as if he had won.
[ I guess this is my victory! ]
But rather than willingly taking sides with him, I narrowed my eyes.
“Now that I think about it, didn’t you tell me before that you don’t have any more holy relics?”
[ oh… … ? ]
“It’s a shame.”
[ Yes, but this can be explained─. ]
“It would be better to hold off for now.”
[ !? ]
“Okay, next.”
Then I casually saw another god.
… … Of course, if you really ask, it’s as if the winner has already been decided.
A sacred relic that interferes with a short period of time, left behind by the God of Time before he disappeared.
Since the God of Fury possesses it, it cannot be compared to most holy relics.
But I didn’t admit it right away.
‘If you admit it right away, other gods won’t cut you off.’
That way, we will be able to rip off more things from other gods.
Should we call it a kind of hope torture that deceives expectations?
Anyway, I plan to explore other gods to see if they have anything useful.
If I were to ask the exact same question, there would be some things about the God of Wrath that were really unpleasant.
‘Still, I had a lot of fun thanks to the God of Fury, so I’m not particularly angry.’
It’s not that big.
God of Fury, I got the strongest hand with the relic ‘Keeping Jewel (SS+)’ obtained through her donation(?).
It is also an unusually high level hand that can stack sacred <fighting spirit>.
Therefore, I was fully willing to accept the God of Fury as an apostle.
It’s just that I’m afraid that if I make it public, other gods will reveal their secrets.
“Ego… … .”
I smiled at him and continued.
“It would be an opportunity to become an apostle of the ancient godhead.”
It’s no different… … .
“But where can there be a deeper sincerity than this?”
So that we can exploit as much as possible the resources of the gods in front of us.
“The God of Cutting is filled with deep greed, and he searches out the holy relics and gives them away.”
“The God of Resonance shows deep greed and transfers the faith of believers… … .」
“The god of hypocrisy stirs deep greed and takes control of religion… … .」
‘… … ‘This fishing went really well?’
That too for sure.
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Time passed, but there was no change.
‘Isn’t there anything more than the relic left by the God of Time?’
Is there a limit to the supply and demand of sacred relics?
Even though I searched through all the resources I could find among the gods, nothing better came out.
This was true even though he was given the right to operate a religious organization or other people’s beliefs.
I guess I probably ate everything the gods in front of me had… … .
That’s right, it wasn’t that useful to me, or it was only slightly better than nothing.
And so, as I had previously decided, I decided to select the God of Fury as the Apostle Godhead.
“It’s just that the God of Fury becomes the Apostle Godhead.”
But did the God of Fury not know that he would be selected as an apostle?
[ … … Yes, yes? Really? Is it me? What does it mean for an apostle to become a god? ]
She waved her pink hair back and forth and pointed at herself with a finger, but nothing changed.
“Yes, that’s right.”
Isn’t it a predetermined process to choose a god of rage anyway?
[Hehe, hehehe! Well, I really am becoming an apostle of Godhead… … ? Aha, ahaha! ]
As it was, I chose her without any emotion, and the God of Fury continued to laugh and express great joy.
“So now I have to give away the holy relic that the God of Time left behind?”
However, just for a moment.
[ iced coffee! yes That’s right~. Of course you have to give it, right? Unlike some people, I am an apostle! Ahaha! ]
When the God of Fury said this to the other gods in a mocking tone, dissatisfaction broke out everywhere.
[Rotten… … . My thoughts seem to be going haywire. I can’t believe I should give that position to some idiot. ]
[Honestly, isn’t this a fraud on the relic of interference with the concept of time created by the God of Time? ]
[I don’t know where the God of Fury got something like that… … . ]
The God of Wrath enjoyed the reactions of the gods and handed me an antique telescope.
“Telescope of Time and Observation”
「Grade: SSS-」
“A telescope for observing time in a parallel world created by the god of time based on the divinity of observation.”
“When used by [Ancient Godhead], the exclusive effect ‘Observer’s Time’ can be activated.”
“After using the exclusive effect ‘Observer’s Time’, the item itself disappears.”
「※By observing the not-so-distant future of a parallel world, you can summon another power of your own.」
「※The ‘parallel world’ exists, but it is not real and is only a kind of ‘possibility’.”
「※However, if the user cannot handle the time zone of the parallel world or there is no close relationship at all, it cannot be observed.」
“… … “It’s fun.”
and.
‘I didn’t know that only ancient gods could use the power of relics.’
When I saw that, I smiled a little.
A beautiful telescope with geometric patterns engraved on it for some unknown reason.
I narrowed my eyes as I read the explanation in the system message that appeared above it.
Out of all the conditions, this is an item that only an ‘ancient deity’ can use?
I could see why the God of Wrath was hiding this but could not utilize it properly.
But that was only for a moment, and then my eyes lit up as I read the entire explanation below.
‘Does this mean I can observe the future where I am in a parallel world…? … .’
Isn’t this like a mirror that reads the future shown by the God of Proof?
But it wasn’t quite the same.
Because the relic ‘Telescope of Time and Observation (SSS-)’ can bring the power of one’s future self.
In fact, shouldn’t it be said that it is temporary growth?
I couldn’t figure out how good this was.
‘Compared to the returner’s worn-out wristwatch, I don’t really feel it.’
It was worth it.
How useful would the relic ‘Telescope of Time and Observation (SSS-)’ be if it could borrow one of the views I need to reach the future?
Even the power of ‘me’, which would have been reached in a parallel world and future time zone, could not be summoned if the present ‘me’ could not handle it.
So it was ambiguous.
If I could just bring up useless ‘what if stories’ to my current self, it wouldn’t be of much use.
‘Still, the relic’s ability itself is quite unique.’
Parallel world.
It is about bringing in the power of ‘me’ from the not-too-distant future among countless time zones of possibility.
That in itself is certainly interesting.
If I can bring to ‘me’ here the ‘possibility of what if I can reach it’, it could be of great help in some cases.
But it had a strong gambling nature.
‘Perhaps the not so distant future cannot be observed, so the performance seems ambiguous.’
It would have been nice if it was just outright fraudulent like ‘The Returner’s Old Wristwatch (SSS+)’.
It’s just a shame that isn’t the case.
However, there may still be an opportunity to use it in the future.
Immediately after that, I put the relic ‘Telescope of Time and Observation (SSS-)’ into my inventory.
Most of the relics received from other gods were converted into divine power.
「The Seal of Offering (SS-) exclusive effect ‘Offering (供養)’ is activated.」
“You can offer your [talents], [abilities], and [treasures] to the gods.”
It’s no different… … .
“I chose to offer [treasure] to God.”
“Please specify the [treasure] you wish to offer to the gods.”
“I received 19 items as an offering from myself.”
「Replace the relevant items with divine power and store it in the heart.」
All but one relic to decorate my temple have been changed to divinity.
“It’s neat.”
And only then did I turn around and enter the temple and roughly placed a relic inside.
Click-.
“Conditions satisfied.”
“We have confirmed that all clear conditions for Battle of the Gods <#C9-001> have been met.”
“You will escape from the Battlefield of the Gods <#C9-001> and move to the next area.”
Accordingly, system messages appeared before my eyes, informing me that I could proceed to the next area.
Zuuu-.
Before I knew it, I was smiling as I saw the space inside the temple tearing open.
‘Now I can finally move on.’
It seems like I’ve spent a lot of time conquering the battlefields of the gods so far… … .
“… … .”
There is no need to delay time.
“Then, let’s try to finish the Battle of the Gods quickly.”
Anyway, the myth <possibility of transcendence> and the growth of necromancy will be lurking out there.
“That way you can get what you want quickly.”
so… … .
“Sounds like fun.”
Isn’t it time to see the end of the battle of the gods?
***
After entering the world beyond the temple in the blink of an eye.
“The ancient sacred power ‘Designate Apostle Godhood’ is activated.”
“By designating the Apostle Godhead, you can make a believer a Godhead, or a believer into an Apostle Godhead.”
“Currently, the number of apostle godhood candidates and godhood believers who serve the gods of transcendence and death is [7].”
As it was, I brought the gods with me and activated the ancient divine power, ‘Apostle Godhead Designation’.
‘This… … .’
and.
“Retrieves a list of believers who can be designated as apostles.”
「※By designating the apostle godhood, you can forcibly raise the level of divinity that a believer possesses.」
「Believers who can be designated as Apostle Godhead (1): Lee Ha-yeon」
「A believer who can be designated as an Apostle Godhead (2): Catherine Bennett」
「Apostle Deity designation possible believer (3): Lucia Mimir」
「Apostle Deity designation possible believer (4): Katia」
「Apostle Deity designation possible believer (5): [God of Fury], Solliet Relia」
… … .
… … .
The moment a list of apostles that could be designated as deities appeared through a system message.
“… … that’s interesting.”
I had to be very impressed by that.
‘Catherine Bennett and Lee Ha-yeon can also be designated as gods… … .’
I never would have thought that there would be so many people other than the God of Fury who could be designated as Apostle Godhead.
Even Catherine Bennett, who did not have a very high level of deity, and Ha-yeon Lee, an apostle, were able to designate them as deities.
And that’s not all.
Believers from various worlds who were seen climbing the tower, such as Lucia Mimir or Katia, were also showing their presence there.
However, there was no intention yet to designate them as apostles and deities.
‘I think it would be better to designate this next time we return to Earth.’
It was worth it.
Even if Catherine Bennett or Lee Ha-yeon were designated as apostles here, it would not have much meaning.
In any case, before they became apostles, their connection with the godhead was not very deep.
As if that wasn’t enough, I felt confused when I was suddenly selected as an apostle.
‘I want to quickly throw away the useless divinity, but I guess I can’t help it… … .’
That’s why I didn’t do anything else and chose the God of Fury as the Apostle God.
“The god of transcendence and death designates the deity believer ‘Soliet Lelia’ as an apostle deity.”
And accordingly, numerous system messages came to mind, but I had no intention of paying any more attention to them.
I just focus on destroying the battlefield of the gods and moving forward.
Before I knew it, I had erased all distracting thoughts and crossed the battlefield of all the gods with the gods.
In fact, with my own strength.
“The clear conditions for Battlefield of the Gods <#C9-002> are met and you will be moved to the next area.”
「The clear conditions for Battlefield of the Gods <#C9-003> are met and you will be moved to the next area… … .」
「The clear conditions for Battle of the Gods <#C9-004> have been met and you can move to the next area… … .」
… … .
… … .
In an instant, the battlefield of numerous gods was cleared, and even the conditions for clearing the ordeal were satisfied.
“The conditions for clearing the trial are satisfied.”
“Would you like to stop the trial?”
however… … .
“Is there any reason to stop?”
Nevertheless, I moved forward resolutely.
‘There is so much I have to gain here.’
That’s right… … .
“Divinity <Harvest> is activated to extract divinity from [■■] and harvest a very small amount.”
Because as time goes by, I can gain more.
「The mastery of the unique characteristic ‘Necromancy’ increases by 0.01%.」
「The mastery of the unique characteristic ‘Necromancy’ increases by 0.01%… … .」
「The mastery of the unique characteristic ‘Necromancy’ increases by 0.01%… … .」
Before we knew it, the sacred <Harvest> was increasing the mastery of necromancy, and growth was accelerating.
‘Growth is getting faster… … .’
It’s not even just that.
“Challenger Han Seong-yoon won against Shingeuk, becoming 0.94% closer to [Transcendence].”
“Challenger Han Seong-yoon won against Shingeuk, getting 0.91% closer to [Transcendence]… … .」
“Challenger Han Seong-yoon’s victory against Shinkyuk gave [Transcendence] 0.87%… … .」
It’s no different… … .
“I have absorbed the spirit of ‘Ricald Serild,’ the god of euphemism.”
“I have absorbed the spirit of ‘Radpa Karame’, the god of rebellion… … .」
“Absorbing the spirit of ‘Teshid von Asral Kelliom’, the god of expulsion… … .」
Even those who reached official godhood were killed without hesitation and quickly gained strength.
At least, we have collected more than 10 concepts that are sacred.
However, that doesn’t mean it’s useful.
On the contrary, it just feels like a mess.
‘Even if the concept divinity increases, this is not very efficient.’
Even if you can increase the number of power skills with sacred <Transcendence>, it is the same.
Even though the divinity of the concept series increased, the number that could be actually utilized was not very large, and along with that, the power skills could not be used in large numbers.
Therefore, it is a situation similar to Gyereuk.
This was even more so because even the concept of divinity was nothing but trivial.
‘I think we’ll definitely need to address this later by designating the Apostle as a deity.’
So I had to remind myself again that I had to let go of the divinity.
“You have entered the battlefield of the gods, <#C9-006>.”
And, finally… … .
“You have entered the battlefield of the gods <#C9-007>.”
“This is a land of destruction where many gods clash with each other due to differences of opinion and are at odds with each other.”
“Condition 1: Eliminate all opponents who oppose you.”
「Condition 2: At the center of destruction, absorb the [■■] there and complete yourself as a god.”
“… … .”
The moment when we crossed many gates and reached the end beyond the battlefield of the gods.
Shoot… … !!
From the sky above, I saw black mud falling into the center of the earth.
Even as the black mud fell, a wave of divinity rang out.
It was also a very heterogeneous wave of divinity.
―No way, that is… … .
And Dam Cheon-woo’s voice embedded in the Blood Heaven Demon Sword froze coldly, and a shallow astonishment flowed.
―Did someone else steal your fake necromancy on their own…? … ?
As if asking if this could be possible.
“I don’t think that’s the case.”
Suddenly, a powerful flow of divinity could be felt at the crash site of the black sphere that was fake necromancy.
「※NEW!※」
“The final victor has been born in the Battlefield of the Gods <#C9-007>.”
“In the Battlefield of the Gods <#C9-007>, the God of Victory ‘Yakharu Kadomo’ absorbed [■■].”
“To put it bluntly, I think we can say that this seems to have been carried out as TOP intended.”
And as I looked at the system message that appeared before my eyes, I had no choice but to calm my eyes.
“Did you say he was the god of victory?”
It was worth it.
“The god of transcendence and death senses the birth of an ancient god.”
[ Perhaps an ancient deity appeared there as the tower intended. ]
It’s no different… … .
[ Also, an ancient god with a minor version of my necromancy. ]
… … Under the leadership of the Tower of Trials, an ancient god was being born.
