In a distant dimension, at the furthest outskirts of Lord Deus’s realm, two deities gathered in one place to share updates on their tasks.
– Ah, Paulah. You’ve come.
A half-squinting angel greeted Paulah, standing up from the table.
– It’s been a while, Judah. … No, Seraphim, right? My apologies. I’m still not used to it.
– It’s alright. That can happen.
Seraphim shook her head and smiled softly.
Having betrayed Lord Luke and returned, she had no right to ask anyone for forgiveness.
– More importantly, how are things on your end?
– As for work, it’s progressing smoothly. The local believers, armed with Lord Deus’s words, are advancing. It won’t be long before dimension-1212 will be incorporated into Lord Deus’s domain. How about you?
Paulah replied calmly, nodding her head.
– We’re in the same situation. The spread of the word is going well without any hindrances or issues. Dimension-1357 will also soon join Lord Deus. However…
– Too smooth, one might say.
– Yes. Exactly.
They were spreading Lord Deus’s messages. Even though they proceeded in a peaceful manner, quite different from ‘Chaos,’ the influence over the gods of other dimensions was rising.
Since they were taking a slice of faith from the local gods, the deities of those dimensions wouldn’t just sit idly by.
As a result, believers of Lord Deus had been persecuted by the local gods in previous dimensions.
Such elements had slowed down the expansion speed, but things were progressing way too smoothly.
– Unless the native gods were suddenly erased from existence, this level of smoothness is inexplicable.
Paulah’s face hardened as she continued speaking.
– Moreover, the fact that the native gods are still around is verifiable through their sects. It’s certain they’re scheming something.
– A conspiracy… Do they have any means that could threaten us in the current situation?
– Hmm… Well, the native gods of each dimension rank considerably lower than us. Unless they were to unite, we wouldn’t face any hits… Oh?
Seraphim, deep in thought, lifted her head slightly as if she remembered something.
– Could it be that we’re thinking the same thing?
– Yes. If they were able to unite, it would explain their simultaneous disappearance… but it’s hard to believe that they would band together after showing such incompetence until now…
– I hope it’s just a mere worry, but we should contact those in charge of other dimensions just to be safe.
Paulah gently closed her eyes and lightly placed her fingertips against her temples.
– Aurelia. Have you been well?
– Simon. The reason I’m contacting you is…
– Mata. It’s actually…
– Andre. Right. No, that’s not…
For a moment, having contacted the apostles scattered across the universe, Paulah looked at Seraphim with a stern face.
Seraphim, too, seemed to have contacted various apostles, her expression hardening.
– Is it the same for you?
– Yes. Judging by what you’re saying, it seems that all native gods have vanished from your area as well.
A brief silence filled the space.
– The sudden disappearance of all native gods across the universe. Individually, they may not pose a great threat, but if they unite, the story changes. This is no time for peaceful dialogues.
– Indeed. If they are truly allied and targeting one of us, it’s an extremely dangerous situation. We need to gather everyone.
*
Boom!
Lord Deus bound Nyx with chains and lifted her slightly into the air.
Held captive, Nyx hovered in the air.
The last time he saw her, she was the one who proposed a contract to save the dying Lord Deus.
She had an overwhelming presence.
Honestly, at that time, his mind was packed with thoughts of Deus, so it didn’t matter much. But if it were the usual me facing her, I would’ve been petrified by her formidable strength.
Who would’ve thought that such a Nyx would be defeated by Lord Deus so easily?
When I triumphed over Nyx and reclaimed the orb containing my authority, it didn’t hit me as much. But seeing Lord Deus overpower her now felt different…
I have to step up my game.
– Hey. Wake up.
Lord Deus tapped Nyx’s cheek repeatedly.
Usually, Lord Deus would showcase a very divine maternal image, but…
She seemed quite angry this time.
– Mmm…
Nyx groaned.
– Well, it should be fine.
Lord Deus filled her hands with divinity and placed them over Nyx’s head.
Bam!
Nyx opened her eyes.
– …So, I have lost.
– Uh. You lost in your domain too, didn’t you think you could win here? This isn’t even your true form.
– So you knew.
– Yep. The moment I saw you, I recognized this was just your avatar. I never thought you would come here with an avatar.
Back then, she had transferred all authority regarding my son to me, giving up completely.
– Giving up… Yes, I did. No, I thought I had no choice but to give up.
Nyx shifted her gaze from Lord Deus to me.
– But there was one exception. Out of all those who encountered my essence, only you remained unharmed. There is no one else but you who could be with me!
– …What? What are you talking about?
Nyx’s essence?
What does it mean to have come into contact with Nyx’s essence…?
Then an artifact flashed through my mind.
Essence! Of course!
I pulled out the “Nyx’s Garden” from the pocket dimension.
– Is this what you’re talking about?
Nyx’s eyes widened slightly at the sight of the artifact.
– Exactly. One of my fragments that spread throughout the universe. Those who have encountered the essence of me generally meet an unfortunate end. But you are different! Only you have been able to withstand my essence! You are the only one in this universe who can be with me! This is fate!
Nyx exclaimed with an excited expression, looking at me.
Boom!
At that moment, the entire space trembled.
– What the! You again? What game are you playing this time!
Lord Deus grabbed Nyx by the collar.
– No… this is not an act of my body.
Slam!
Slam!
Thousands of pillars of light formed around us.
– This is… dimension teleportation being sent from another dimension.
And within the pillars of light, the deities began to reveal themselves.
Gods from other dimensions?
Foreign gods.
What are they doing here?
And how come so many of them at once…
The ominous divine power emitted by thousands of gods made it clear they weren’t here for a friendly visit.
– Deus.
The half-squinting god leading the thousands of invaders stepped forward and spoke.
– We have come to condemn you, who disrupt the order of this universe.
– …What?
– Expanding your influence and tarnishing the order of this universe. Equality, benevolence, love… all of it aims to corrupt our servants with falsehoods. Thus, all the gods of the universe have gathered here to judge you.
Thousands of gods, each preparing their divine powers against us.
In this continent, with the divine illusion currents, such invasion should be impossible, so why…
…I see.
The clash between Nyx and Lord Deus had created a flaw in the defense system.
Of all days, it had to be today.
Lord Deus, with a stern expression, soared into the air.
And relayed to me.
‘You take Dias and stay safe for a while. I’ll take care of all these little pests.’
‘I can handle this too…!’
‘No! I know you’re strong. But I don’t know what could happen if you face so many at once. So just stay safe for now. It’ll allow me to fight without worries!’
‘Deus…’
Again?
Are they going to make her sacrifice for me again?
‘Luke. You can listen to your mother, right?’
Wooosh!
Boom!
Suddenly, divine attacks rained down.
The divine shield quickly constructed by Lord Deus blocked the attack.
‘Luke! Hurry!’
I…
Boom!
At that moment, the space… no, the dimension began to descend.
As if a colossal presence had settled that this space couldn’t bear.
– What an interesting story. Condemnation and judgment, you say.
Boom!
– This oppressive feeling…
– No way… It can’t be… Why is she here?
– Is that the primordial goddess?
Nyx’s true form freed from Lord Deus’s chains gazed down upon everyone and declared.
– Then allow this primordial Nyx to face you.
The primordial goddess Nyx, who coexisted with this universe and its creation, descended here.
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