《Reincarnated as a Flower, Fine then I'll bloom my own way》 Chapter 1: A New Form of Life "I... am... human..." A selfish, greedy, and hateful being. A creature that looks at others and sees only its own flaws reflected back. I live in a world where love is nothing but a game, and marriage is just a money farm. Everyone fears death. Some fight against it, while others embrace it. And me? I''m no different. I live alone, with no one to love, no one to care for me. Yet, I still dream¡ªdream of happiness, of having everything this world can offer. But reality is cruel. All I have is this rotten job and a pathetic life where I work just to survive. Sitting in front of this computer all day, my eyes burn with exhaustion. I''m hungry, I''m sleepy, yet I have to keep going. As I drown in my thoughts, a voice pulls me back. "Sumi, the boss is calling you to his office," a man says. "Huh? The boss... why? Why is that jerk calling me?" I let out a sigh, pushing my chair back and standing up. Dragging my tired body, I walk up the stairs to his office. Soon, I stand in front of the large wooden door and knock. "Come in." I open the door and step inside. The boss sits behind his desk, a smug smirk on his face. "Have a seat," he says, pointing at the chair in front of him. I hesitantly sit down, my exhausted eyes meeting his gaze. "D-Did you call me, boss...?" "Oh yes, I wanted to discuss something with you," he replies smoothly. My body feels heavy. My eyes sting. I haven¡¯t slept in days. "You said you¡¯re in debt, right?" He asked "Y-Yes..." I mumble. Unauthorized duplication: this narrative has been taken without consent. Report sightings. "In that case, I¡¯ve decided to help you pay it off." He replied "H-Huh...? Really...?" I ask, barely believing it. "Yeah, but on one condition." "...Condition?" He stands up, walking around his desk until he¡¯s right behind me. Then, suddenly¡ª His hand reaches for my chest. "If you spend one night with me," he whispers. My body reacts before my mind does. I grab his hand¡ª CRACK! "AHHHH!!! YOU BITCH!" he screams as I snap his finger. Fury twists his face. The next moment, his foot slams into my stomach. My body crashes onto the floor, pain surging through me. Blood spills from my mouth. It hurts. He steps forward and kicks me again, laughing. I try to stand up¡ªmy hands trembling¡ªthen my eyes catch something on the desk. A knife. I lunge for it, grabbing it tightly. The boss takes a step back, his eyes widening in fear. "W-What are you trying to do, you bitch?!" He said (What am I trying to do? No, what were YOU trying to do, you fucking bastard?) (Always¡­ every time¡­ Why? Why does this keep happening? Is it my fault that I was born a woman? Am I just a fucking toy for men like him? I ignored them, I endured them, and in the end¡­ i ignore all of that and I was left alone.) (But even then, I kept going¡ªbecause I wanted to live. Because I didn¡¯t want to die. But all of this¡­ all of this is happening because I¡¯m alive... right?) Then fine. I¡¯ll end this life here and now. The knife trembles in my grip. The boss stares in horror. "D-Don¡¯t hurt me! Please!" I clench my teeth, gripping the blade tightly¡ª And stab myself in the neck. Warm blood gushes out. My vision blurs as my body collapses onto the cold floor. The boss screams in terror and bolts out of the room, leaving me alone. Alone, just like always... (If I ever get reborn¡­ I don¡¯t want to be human again. Human life is meaningless. I just want peace¡­ I don¡¯t want pain¡­ I don¡¯t want to cry¡­ I don¡¯t want to be in this world anymore¡­) Suddenly, a robotic voice echoes in my mind. [Request Accepted] [Process of Reincarnation Started] (What...?) What is this voice... A strange sensation washes over me. It feels like I¡¯m sinking into water, yet¡ª The pain in my neck disappears. [Pain Nullification] (I can¡¯t feel my body...?) [Human Body Canceled] [Searching for New Form of Life] [Searching for New World to Exist] [Success] A blinding light fills my vision. My mind goes blank. And then¡ª Darkness. I open my eyes... but all I see is pitch black. "Eh...? What... Where am I? What¡¯s going on? Am I... dead?" [Negative. You are currently three feet underground.] "...What?" [You are currently buried beneath the surface.] "Why?! And wait¡ªwho the hell are you?!" [I am an AI. I exist because you exist.] "...An AI? What are you talking about?" [I am your AI. My role is to guide you in your new life and assist in your evolution.] "...Evolution?" [Affirmative. Currently, you are just a seed.] "A... seed...?" [Correct. You are the seed of a flower known as Veromu. It is a godly rare plant, thought to be lost to time.] "...Wait, wait, wait. So you¡¯re telling me¡ªI died and got reborn as a seed?!" [Affirmative.] "EEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHH?!?!" [You requested not to be human.] "Yeah, but of all things¡ªa flower seed?!" [It was the most suitable life form for you.] "...You¡¯ve gotta be kidding me..." I sigh heavily. "Alright... So, you¡¯re like some kind of cheat skill or system??" [I am an AI created to guide you. I exist because of your loneliness. Normally, I would only communicate through text in your mind, but to keep you from feeling alone, I have been given a voice.] "...I see. So¡­ are you a girl or something?" [You could say that. I have a female voice after all] "Yeah, you sound like one. Do you have a name? That i can use to call you or it''s just ai" [I do not have a designated name, but you may give me one if you wish.] "A name, huh...? Hmm¡­" I think for a moment before saying. "How about... Aries?" [Name Accepted: Aries] "Nice, that works! Now, how do I get out of here?" [You can¡¯t.] "...Huh?" [In your current state, you are incapable of movement. You are in the first stage of your growth.] "EEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHH?!?!?!" And so, just like that¡ª My second life as a flower begins. Chapter 2: Skills and Evolution How long has it been? Days? Weeks? I have no way of knowing. Buried beneath three feet of dirt, trapped in darkness, I¡¯ve had no sense of time since my reincarnation as a flower seed. The only company I have is Aries, the voice in my head who claims to be my guide. Apparently, she has some insane abilities. [True Appraisal]¡ªA skill that allows her to analyze the existence of any object or being, revealing their age, abilities, and nature. There¡¯s just one problem. For the skill to work, I need to actually see what I¡¯m analyzing. And right now? All I can see is dirt. Man, this is so boring¡­ Then, out of nowhere, Aries'' voice echoes in my mind. [Components of evolution gained successfully. Would you like to begin the evolution process?] Huh? Evolution? What¡¯s she talking about? ¡°Explain.¡± [The second stage of evolution requires consuming 100 liters of water. You have successfully completed this requirement.] Oh¡­ must be because of the rainwater. Thank you, sky! [Will you initiate evolution?] Aries asks. ¡°Yes!¡± [Evolution process started.] [Estimated time: 48 hours.] Wait¡ª48 hours?! Before I can even react, a wave of dizziness washes over me, and my consciousness fades. [Sleep Mode Activated.] ¡ª By the time I wake up, everything is different. For the first time, I see light. Towering green trees stretch into the sky, sunlight filters through the leaves, and beneath me is soft, vibrant grass. My body feels¡­ different. I glance down and notice a sturdy green stem, rooted firmly into the earth. There¡¯s even a small bud at my center. "I¡¯m a plant!"Unauthorized usage: this tale is on Amazon without the author''s consent. Report any sightings. [Evolution successful.] [Evolved from Seed to Baby Plant.] [New skills unlocked.] Water Magic Resistance Light Magic Resistance Earth Magic Resistance Poison Resistance Paralysis Resistance Mana Recycling Death Vines Vitality Absorption I freeze. ¡­Magic? ¡°Wait¡­ this world has magic?!¡± [Confirmed. You are in a world of magic, demons, and monsters.] A fantasy world?! Just like an RPG game?! ¡°And how did you suddenly get all this information?¡± [Now that you can see your surroundings, I can analyze the environment and detect mana signatures nearby.] Whoa. That¡¯s actually amazing. I scan the skill list again. Some of them are self-explanatory, like resistances, but others¡­ ¡°What exactly is Death Vines?¡± [It allows you to summon thorned vines from your body to attack or defend. The vines can also drain life force from enemies, accelerating your evolution.] That¡¯s¡­ pretty overpowered!! But before I can respond, Aries continues. [As for Mana Recycling, it¡¯s a skill unique to the Veromu Flower species. The chance of obtaining it is only 0.001%.] ¡°What?! That¡¯s insane! What does it even do?¡± [After evolving into a Baby Plant, Veromu Flowers start generating mana. Normally, using skills rapidly depletes their mana, but Mana Recycling continuously regenerates it¡ªcreating new mana while keeping the old ones.] Wait. That sounds broken. ¡°but i don''t understand it properly¡± [Imagine you have one layer of mana. After one second, [Mana Recycling] recycle and generates another layer while keeping the first. In another second, those two layers duplicate into four. Then eight. Then sixteen. The process repeats infinitely.] ¡­Huh? ¡°¡­Isn¡¯t that basically cheating or hacking?!¡± [It is your skill. Whether you consider it cheating is up to you.] This is insane. ¡°How do I check my mana?¡± [You must release it.] ¡°Well Okay, but how¡± i asked [Like this] she replied [Deactivating Mana Suppressor.] ¡ª A violent surge erupts from my body. Thick, crimson-black energy floods the air, twisting and crackling like a living storm. The sheer pressure sends tremors through the ground, distorting the space around me. Even I am terrified. ¡°TURN IT OFF! TURN IT OFF!¡± I scream. [Reactivating Mana Suppressor.] The oppressive aura vanishes instantly, and I slump in relief. ¡°What the hell was that?!¡± [Your raw mana.] Aries replies, completely unfazed. [It was pretty powerful it might have even attract nearby creatures.] "Huh?" A low, guttural growl rumbles through the trees. Slowly, I turn my head. A massive, jet-black wolf steps forward. Its fur shifts like living shadows, its three tails swaying ominously. It''s red eyes gleam with primal hunger as it bares its fangs. I swallow hard. ¡°What is that thing?¡± [True Appraisal: Shadow Ghost Wolf (S-Rank Monster).] S-Rank?! That¡¯s definitely bad! Stay calm. I can¡¯t move. I can¡¯t run. I can''t hide. But it hasn¡¯t noticed me yet. Think, think, think¡­ Death Vines! That¡¯s my only shot. I focus. Thorned vines burst from my stem, stretching toward the wolf. It noticed my move and dash towards me its claws glowing with dark energy. With a single swipe, it shreds my vines apart. What?! It vanishes¡ªthen reappears right in front of me! Shit.....I¡¯m dead. Wait. No¡ªI have an idea. ¡°Aries! Deactivate Mana Suppressor!¡± [Deactivating Mana Suppressor.] BOOM! A tidal wave of crimson-black mana explodes from my body. The wolf freezes, startled by the sudden surge. Now¡¯s my chance. I unleash Death Vines again, this time coating them in my aura. They lash out from the shadows, spearing the wolf through the neck. I tighten my hold¡ªsqueezing until its head bursts apart. Silence. The lifeless body slumps to the ground. I pant, though I don¡¯t have lungs. [Reactivating Mana Suppressor.] The crimson aura fades. I turn to look at the corpse. "That was way too close" [Congratulations. You successfully killed the Shadow Ghost Wolf without dying.] ¡°Was that last part necessary?!¡± [Would you like to use [Vitality Absorption] on the corpse?] ¡°Vitality Absorption?¡± [It absorbs all components of a corpse and integrates them into you.] That sounds amazing. ¡°Do it.¡± A green light pulses from my body, enveloping the wolf. Its entire form begins to glow¡ªthen crumbles into dust. Aries speaks again. [Vitality Absorption complete.] [Successfully absorbed Shadow Ghost Wolf] [New skills acquired] Shadow Claw Shadow Speed Night Vision Shadow Bite Walk Through Objects Shadow Barrier "That¡¯s a lot of skills!!" But something doesn¡¯t add up. ¡°Wait¡­ why was an S-Rank monster here in the first place?¡± Ar ies pauses. [It''s obvious Because you are on an island called TEOD, located in the middle of the ocean. This is the most dangerous place in the world. The monster you just killed¡­ was the weakest creature here] I freeze. ¡°¡­What the fuck?¡± Chapter 3: Flower ¡°What do you mean by ¡®that was the weakest monster,¡¯ you little shit? I almost died on that!¡± I said. [Well, it''s true that was the lowest magic energy monster in this place.] Aries replied. ¡°Where even is this and why am I reincarnated on this death island?¡± [Well, if you were reincarnated in human areas, then either you''d be killed off, cut off, or stepped on.] She replied. ¡°Well, at least there won''t be any S-rank monsters trying to kill me.¡± I replied. [Talk about S-rank monsters, I can sense another Shadow Ghost Wolf coming towards you.] She replied. ¡°What!!!! Not again!¡± I said. Then suddenly, from the bushes, three of those wolves jumped and appeared in front of me. ¡°Ehhhhh, three of them????¡± I screamed. One of them dashed toward me with speed. [No need to be scared, you can use your new skills.] She said. ¡°Oh yeah, right!!!¡± ¡°Shadow Barrier!!!¡± A circle of dark energy surrounded me, and that wolf crashed into it, stopping abruptly. I quickly followed up with: ¡°Death Vines!¡± I grabbed it from the middle and drained all its life energy, then used: ¡°Vitality Absorption!¡± The green light from my body turned the corpse into dust again. The other two saw that and dashed toward me from both sides. One of them raised its claw and slashed at the barrier, cracking it a little. I panicked a little, but then I said: ¡°I won''t be dying here, you stupid wolf!¡± Then I used: ¡°Shadow Claw!¡± [Error: You don¡¯t have hands.] ¡°Eh....¡± The other wolf also hit the barrier, and it broke. ¡°Waaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡± I screamed. ¡°Death Vines!!!¡± I summoned vines, but they bit them and cut them off. ¡°What should I doooooo!!!!!!! Aries, help!!!¡± I screamed. [New function unlocked] [Auto-defense mode.] Suddenly, Death Vines shot out, grabbed one of them, and threw it at another, sending the two of them flying. ¡°Ehhhh wow,¡± I said, amazed. [Auto-defense mode deactivated.] ¡°Eh-!¡± The two wolves came toward me to attack, but I used: ¡°Shadow Barrier!¡± The dark barrier surrounded me again, and the two wolves crashed into it. I quickly used Death Vines and grabbed their necks, smashing them and beheading them. I looked at them as the shadow barrier faded away. ¡°Yahoooooooooo, I did it without dying again!!!¡± I said. ¡°Well then,¡± I turned around to the corpses and used Vitality Absorption to absorb them. Then Aries spoke: [Enough life energy gained for evolution. Would you like to start the process?] ¡°Eh, really? Already? Well, I mean they are S-rank monsters after all,¡± I said. ¡°Alright then, do I¡ªwait a minute, what if monsters attack me during my evolution?¡± I asked. [You¡¯ll die.] She replied, simplifying it. ¡°Bruhhh!!! Then how should I evolve if I can die at any moment during the process?¡± I asked. [Do it or die during it.] She replied. ¡°Bruhh, that didn¡¯t help at all!¡± I said. ¡°But I guess I should risk it for once.... Fine then, start the evolution,¡± I said. [Process of evolution started.] [Estimated time: 55 hours.] ¡°Please, anyone don¡¯t come and...¡± [Sleeping mode activated.] ............ During my sleep, I saw a dream¡ªor rather, memories from my past life. I was a school student, sitting alone in a park... all alone, playing with swings. I didn¡¯t feel anything at that moment because I had already given up on emotions. I was completely hollow. Then, as I slowly opened my eyes, I saw the blue sky. I noticed I was lying on the ground. I slowly sat up and noticed I was taller. I had flowers on my head¡ªwhite flowers. And I could feel my roots underground, stronger than before. Then suddenly, Aries spoke: [Evolution successful.] [Successfully evolved from baby plant to baby flowers.] [New skills unlocked:] Healings Disease Cure Poison Blade Poison Gas Poison Spikes Paralysis Bomb Move Through Water Magic Resistance Enhanced Light Magic Resistance EnhancedIf you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation. Earth Magic Resistance Enhanced Skill Combiner Extract Through Every other skill enchanted 3¡Á. ¡°Woah, woah, woah, that''s a lot of skills!¡± I said. ¡°Let me see... Umm, I understand this poison stuff... Hey, Aries, what does Move Through mean, and what¡¯s Skill Combiner and Extract Through?¡± I asked. [Move Through means you can start moving through the ground because your roots can slide through the land.] ¡°Woah, really!!!¡± I tried to move forward, and I actually moved! ¡°Lessss goooo, babyyyyyy! Now I at least don''t have to be stuck in one place forever!¡± I said. [Skill Combiner means you can use this skill to combine two different skills or magics to create a new one.] ¡°Wohhhh, that sounds so cool!!!¡± I said. [And Extract Through is a skill that only Veromu flowers can have. It''s a skill where every magic or skill you have, or will learn, will automatically get 2¡Á stronger than its original form.] ¡°Whatttttt, that''s broken af!¡± I said. ¡°Well anyway, now that I can move, I¡¯ll start to look around. I¡¯m very excited!!!¡± I said. After that, I started to move forward. Aries spoke: [Be careful and don¡¯t forget, this place is way more dangerous than you know.] ¡°Yeah, yeah, whatever,¡± I said. [I took some information from the corpses of the Shadow Ghost Wolves if you want to hear.] She said. ¡°Huh, sure, what is it?¡± I asked. [Approximately, the island of TEOD is 46 km in diameter, and it is circular in shape. It is very rich in natural resources, but at the same time, it has the most dangerous monsters. Also, it''s almost 68 km far from the nearest land, and no human has come to this island in decades.] She replied. ¡°Woah, that''s pretty insane!¡± I said. [Positive. And it seems like there¡¯s a dungeon somewhere on this island that might contain some valuable treasure.] She added. ¡°Oh really!!!¡± I said. ¡°Well then, shouldn¡¯t we go to obtain the treasure?¡± I said confidently. [Negative. That¡¯s a really bad idea.] She replied. ¡°Eh, why?¡± I asked. [That dungeon might have a boss, and if you go in your current state, your death rate is 99.99%.] She replied. ¡°Ehhh???¡± I said. [Try to level up and evolve to get stronger. You need to drain a lot of life energy to evolve to the 3rd stage.] She said. ¡°I see... then I should just search for the Shadow Ghost Wolves, right?¡± I said. [Positive, that will work.] She replied. ¡°Alright then, let¡¯s goooo!¡± After that, I started to search around, and after a while, I reached a corner. I heard a noise from the bushes. I turned around and said: ¡°Come out, you wolf. I¡¯m not scared of you anymore!¡± But from the bushes, the wolf didn¡¯t come. Instead, what emerged was... a dark, long, big, fat... [True Appraisal: The Snake of Hell: S-A+ rank.] As I looked up at it... it was huge and scary. ¡°...I am fucked¡­¡± ¡°What do you mean by ¡®that was the weakest monster,¡¯ you little shit? I almost died on that!¡± I said. [Well, it''s true that was the lowest magic energy monster in this place.] Aries replied. ¡°Where even is this and why am I reincarnated on this death island?¡± [Well, if you were reincarnated in human areas, then either you''d be killed off, cut off, or stepped on.] She replied. ¡°Well, at least there won''t be any S-rank monsters trying to kill me.¡± I replied. [Talk about S-rank monsters, I can sense another Shadow Ghost Wolf coming towards you.] She replied. ¡°What!!!! Not again!¡± I said. Then suddenly, from the bushes, three of those wolves jumped and appeared in front of me. ¡°Ehhhhh, three of them????¡± I screamed. One of them dashed toward me with speed. [No need to be scared, you can use your new skills.] She said. ¡°Oh yeah, right!!!¡± ¡°Shadow Barrier!!!¡± A circle of dark energy surrounded me, and that wolf crashed into it, stopping abruptly. I quickly followed up with: ¡°Death Vines!¡± I grabbed it from the middle and drained all its life energy, then used: ¡°Vitality Absorption!¡± The green light from my body turned the corpse into dust again. The other two saw that and dashed toward me from both sides. One of them raised its claw and slashed at the barrier, cracking it a little. I panicked a little, but then I said: ¡°I won''t be dying here, you stupid wolf!¡± Then I used: ¡°Shadow Claw!¡± [Error: You don¡¯t have hands.] ¡°Eh....¡± The other wolf also hit the barrier, and it broke. ¡°Waaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡± I screamed. ¡°Death Vines!!!¡± I summoned vines, but they bit them and cut them off. ¡°What should I doooooo!!!!!!! Aries, help!!!¡± I screamed. [New function unlocked] [Auto-defense mode.] Suddenly, Death Vines shot out, grabbed one of them, and threw it at another, sending the two of them flying. ¡°Ehhhh wow,¡± I said, amazed. [Auto-defense mode deactivated.] ¡°Eh-!¡± The two wolves came toward me to attack, but I used: ¡°Shadow Barrier!¡± The dark barrier surrounded me again, and the two wolves crashed into it. I quickly used Death Vines and grabbed their necks, smashing them and beheading them. I looked at them as the shadow barrier faded away. ¡°Yahoooooooooo, I did it without dying again!!!¡± I said. ¡°Well then,¡± I turned around to the corpses and used Vitality Absorption to absorb them. Then Aries spoke: [Enough life energy gained for evolution. Would you like to start the process?] ¡°Eh, really? Already? Well, I mean they are S-rank monsters after all,¡± I said. ¡°Alright then, do I¡ªwait a minute, what if monsters attack me during my evolution?¡± I asked. [You¡¯ll die.] She replied, simplifying it. ¡°Bruhhh!!! Then how should I evolve if I can die at any moment during the process?¡± I asked. [Do it or die during it.] She replied. ¡°Bruhh, that didn¡¯t help at all!¡± I said. ¡°But I guess I should risk it for once.... Fine then, start the evolution,¡± I said. [Process of evolution started.] [Estimated time: 55 hours.] ¡°Please, anyone don¡¯t come and...¡± [Sleeping mode activated.] ............ During my sleep, I saw a dream¡ªor rather, memories from my past life. I was a school student, sitting alone in a park... all alone, playing with swings. I didn¡¯t feel anything at that moment because I had already given up on emotions. I was completely hollow. Then, as I slowly opened my eyes, I saw the blue sky. I noticed I was lying on the ground. I slowly sat up and noticed I was taller. I had flowers on my head¡ªwhite flowers. And I could feel my roots underground, stronger than before. Then suddenly, Aries spoke: [Evolution successful.] [Successfully evolved from baby plant to baby flowers.] [New skills unlocked:] Healings Disease Cure Poison Blade Poison Gas Poison Spikes Paralysis Bomb Move Through Water Magic Resistance Enhanced Light Magic Resistance Enhanced Earth Magic Resistance Enhanced Skill Combiner Extract Through Every other skill enchanted 3¡Á. ¡°Woah, woah, woah, that''s a lot of skills!¡± I said. ¡°Let me see... Umm, I understand this poison stuff... Hey, Aries, what does Move Through mean, and what¡¯s Skill Combiner and Extract Through?¡± I asked. [Move Through means you can start moving through the ground because your roots can slide through the land.] ¡°Woah, really!!!¡± I tried to move forward, and I actually moved! ¡°Lessss goooo, babyyyyyy! Now I at least don''t have to be stuck in one place forever!¡± I said. [Skill Combiner means you can use this skill to combine two different skills or magics to create a new one.] ¡°Wohhhh, that sounds so cool!!!¡± I said. [And Extract Through is a skill that only Veromu flowers can have. It''s a skill where every magic or skill you have, or will learn, will automatically get 2¡Á stronger than its original form.] ¡°Whatttttt, that''s broken af!¡± I said. ¡°Well anyway, now that I can move, I¡¯ll start to look around. I¡¯m very excited!!!¡± I said. After that, I started to move forward. Aries spoke: [Be careful and don¡¯t forget, this place is way more dangerous than you know.] ¡°Yeah, yeah, whatever,¡± I said. [I took some information from the corpses of the Shadow Ghost Wolves if you want to hear.] She said. ¡°Huh, sure, what is it?¡± I asked. [Approximately, the island of TEOD is 46 km in diameter, and it is circular in shape. It is very rich in natural resources, but at the same time, it has the most dangerous monsters. Also, it''s almost 68 km far from the nearest land, and no human has come to this island in decades.] She replied. ¡°Woah, that''s pretty insane!¡± I said. [Positive. And it seems like there¡¯s a dungeon somewhere on this island that might contain some valuable treasure.] She added. ¡°Oh really!!!¡± I said. ¡°Well then, shouldn¡¯t we go to obtain the treasure?¡± I said confidently. [Negative. That¡¯s a really bad idea.] She replied. ¡°Eh, why?¡± I asked. [That dungeon might have a boss, and if you go in your current state, your death rate is 99.99%.] She replied. ¡°Ehhh???¡± I said. [Try to level up and evolve to get stronger. You need to drain a lot of life energy to evolve to the 3rd stage.] She said. ¡°I see... then I should just search for the Shadow Ghost Wolves, right?¡± I said. [Positive, that will work.] She replied. ¡°Alright then, let¡¯s goooo!¡± After that, I started to search around, and after a while, I reached a corner. I heard a noise from the bushes. I turned around and said: ¡°Come out, you wolf. I¡¯m not scared of you anymore! ¡± But from the bushes, the wolf didn¡¯t come. Instead, what emerged was... a dark, long, big, fat... [True Appraisal: The Snake of Hell: S-A+ rank.] As I looked up at it... it was huge and scary. ¡°...I am fucked¡­¡± Chapter 4: Decisions A dark shadow loomed over me as i looked towards the big dark snake... Before I could even react, my True Appraisal skill activated. [True Appraisal: The Snake of Hell: S-A+ rank] I gulped. ¡°¡­This one¡¯s bad news,¡± I muttered. In an instant, the enormous snake lunged at me with terrifying speed. I barely managed to dodge, my body sliding across the dirt. "Death Vines!" I shouted. Multiple vines shot out from my body, rushing toward the snake. But¡ª The snake opened its mouth and spewed out a purple liquid. The moment it touched my vines¡ª Ssshhhhhh! They melted into nothing. ¡°What the hell?!¡± I gasped. [It used max-level Acid.] Aries informed me. As if things weren¡¯t bad enough, the snake opened its mouth again, but this time¡ª A ball of energy began forming inside. A second later¡ª KABOOOM! A massive wave of fire surged toward me. ¡°Shadow Barrier!!¡± A dark barrier surrounded me just in time, but the moment the flames touched it¡ª [Fire has an advantage against Shadow.] "Wha¡ª?!" I barely had time to react before cracks spread across my barrier.The author''s narrative has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon. A second later, it shattered. I tried to dodge, but the flames hit my flowers and stem. ¡°It burnssssss!!!¡± I screamed. [Stop acting, You can''t feel pain.] Aries said ¡°¡­Oh yeah, right.¡± [Auto-Healing activated.] A green glow surrounded me, and my burned parts were instantly restored. (This thing has fire magic¡­ and I don¡¯t have anything to counter it¡­ No, wait¡ª) "Skill Combiner!" I shouted. [Skill Combiner activated.] "Combine Death Vines and Shadow Magic!" [Combining Death Vines with Shadow Magic¡­] [Combination successful.] [New Skill Acquired: Dark Death Vines] From my body, long, dark, spiky vines emerged. The snake launched another fire attack, but¡ª The vines slithered into the ground, merging with the shadows. The fire attack missed. "Now eat this!" I roared. The vines suddenly shot up from beneath the snake, impaling its chest and head It writhed, thrashing violently, trying to escape. But my vines held tight, draining its life energy. After a few moments¡ª It stopped moving. Dead. I immediately used Vitality Absorption, turning the massive corpse into dust. Then Aries spoke. [New skills acquired:] Toxic Acid Fire Magic Fire Immunity Poison Enhancement I collapsed onto the ground, panting. "Phew¡­ I did it!" I cheered. [Auto Skill Combiner activated.] [Combining Fire Magic and Shadow Magic¡­] [New Skill Acquired: Dark Flame] [New Title Acquired: Queen of Hell] "¡­Eh? Queen of Hell?" I blinked. Then I grinned. "Sounds kinda badass. Like a final boss from a video game!" Still, I knew I couldn¡¯t stay here for long. I resumed walking through the forest. Soon, I stumbled upon a strange tree with yellow, oddly shaped fruits. "Huh? What¡¯s this?" [True Appraisal: Loros Fruit. Component: Can be used to create medicine for poison.] ¡°Ohhh! That sounds useful!" [Notice: You can use Vitality Absorption on fruits as well.] "Wait¡ªseriously?! Let me try!" I focused on the fruit. "Vitality Absorption!" A green light shot out from me, touching the fruit. A moment later¡ª It turned to dust. [New skills acquired:] Poison Immunity Poison Enhancement "Woooah, I can get skills from fruits too?!" I gasped. [Positive.] Aries replied "Alright then¡­ I¡¯ll devour every single fruit I find!" And so¡ª I scoured the area, absorbing every fruit, plant, and weak (S-rank) monster I came across. By the end of it¡ª [New skills acquired:] Sleep Smoke Potion Creation Sleep Magic Immunity Regeneration Wind Magic Wind Resistance Flight Earth Magic Enhanced Earth Magic Resistance Explosion Creation Explosion Immunity [Auto Skill Combiner activated.] [Combining Wind Magic with Shadow Magic¡­] [New Skill Acquired: Dark Gust] [Combining Earth Magic with Fire Magic¡­] [New Skill Acquired: Magma] [Combining Magma with Death Vines¡­] [New Skill Acquired: Hell Vines] I clenched my steam. "Whoaaaaa, I got so many new skills!" I laughed. "Alright, do I have enough for my next evolution?" [Negative. You are still far from evolution.] "Ehhhh?! Even after all that?!" [Yes. Veromu Flower evolution is extremely difficult compared to other plants.] "Ughhh¡­ So, how far am I from evolving?" I groaned. [You are 78.34% away from your next evolution.] "WHAAAAT?! THAT¡¯S TOO MUCH!" [Indeed. However, if you kill an SSA-rank monster and absorb its life energy, you can evolve instantly.] ¡°¡­SSA? Why do I feel like that¡¯s something super dangerous?" [Correct. SSA-rank monsters are among the deadliest beings on this island.] I gulped. ¡°¡­Uhh, well¡­ I don¡¯t know about this¡­¡± [Are you scared?] "¡­Shut the hell up. I¡¯m not scared of anything!" I snapped. "Let''s go and kill this SSA rank thing" [Head straight west. There are fewer monsters there because something powerful eliminates anything that enters its territory.] I listened to her and said "It¡­ sounds kinda creepy," I muttered. But then¡ª I have decided that- I took a deep breath. I won¡¯t live like I did in my past life. I won¡¯t be scared. I won¡¯t run away. I swear on my name¡ª "Sumi Hana" In this life¡ª I will live as I will With a determined look¡ª I stepped forward, heading west Chapter 5: Battle Against King As I walked west, I noticed how deep I was going¡ªit was getting darker and eerily silent. "It''s starting to get chilly in this place," I muttered while continuing straight. The deeper I went, the darker it became. After a while, I reached a place where there was no sunlight, just pure darkness. "What is this place...?" I asked. [You are in the end part of the TEOD. If you go beyond this, there is only the ocean,] Aries replied. "So... where is this SSA-rank thing?" I asked. [The amount of magical energy in this area is far greater than in any other place. You are heading in the right direction,] she responded. I kept walking, but suddenly, I felt something unusual. "This place is too quiet..." I murmured. [It seems like the sound in this area has been canceled,] Aries said. "Ehhh??? How can someone cancel sound??" I asked. But before I could process it, I sensed something coming toward me. I tried to dodge, but it was way too fast. In an instant, it sliced me in half. My body was separated from my root and fell to the ground. Shock and confusion filled me. "Ehhhh¡ª!!!" [Regeneration activated.] My severed parts started to grow back, reattaching to the ground. I sighed in relief. [If you didn''t have regeneration, you would have died,] Aries remarked. "I know... but my body should be pretty tough. What could possibly cut it like that?" I said. I looked around seriously, but the darkness obscured everything. Suddenly, Aries spoke. [From above.] Quickly, I created a shadow barrier around me. Boom! A creature appeared. It had a human-like body, but its pale skin was riddled with holes, revealing its disgusting, exposed organs. "D-Disgusting..." I muttered before activating¡ª "Fire Breed!" Fireballs materialized around me, launching toward it. But the moment they reached it, the creature vanished, leaving behind faint lightning particles. I didn¡¯t hear any sound. "So fast!! What is that thing?!" I exclaimed. [True Appraisal: It is an Undead. Not a normal one¡ªit''s a King-rank Undead. It has Lightning Magic and seems to be using sound cancellation to erase all noise, including the sound of its lightning. It appears we made a mistake in guessing its rank. It''s not SSA... It''s SSSS.] "EHHHHHHHH?!" [Death Vines won''t work on it because it''s already dead.] "That¡¯s... not good news," I muttered. Suddenly, it appeared behind me at an insane speed, striking my barrier. It stopped momentarily but then began attacking it repeatedly at an incredible pace, cracking the shield. Then, it raised its hand, summoning a lightning strike that shattered my barrier into pieces. I was stunned and tried to react, but before I could do anything, it slashed me multiple times. My body parts fell to the ground.The story has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation. [Regeneration.] Just in time, my body regenerated back. Again, it slashed me to pieces. Again, I regenerated. Again, it cut me apart. Again, I regenerated. "Damn it, I don¡¯t even get a chance to do anything... Wait¡ª!" I realized something. As it came in for another attack, I manipulated the ground¡ªspikes of earth shot up and impaled it from the middle. "Heh, earth magic," I smirked. But the Undead released a powerful lightning wave, shattering the spikes. "Earth Wall!" A circular stone shield formed around me. The Undead started punching it repeatedly, and soon, the wall cracked. "Hehe, I slipped through underground," I whispered from behind. The Undead turned to attack, but I grinned. "Look up, Mr. Undeadddd!!!" A massive, burning lava rock plummeted from the sky. "Magma Smashhhhhhhhhh!!!!" The rock crashed onto the Undead, smashing it. "I hope that did it," I said, looking at the impact zone. But the rock suddenly cracked and exploded, sending fragments flying toward me. I quickly activated my shadow barrier to protect myself. "That didn¡¯t do it either!" I said in panic. [Use Explosion Creator,] Aries suggested. "Oh yeah, the new skill!" I backed up a little and launched a small seed from my flower. It landed near the Undead and¡ª BOOM! A massive explosion erupted, though there was still no sound. As the smoke cleared, I saw it lying on the ground, its right arm missing. "It got damaged!" I grinned. I fired more seeds. The Undead tried to escape using its lightning speed, but I launched them rapidly, causing explosions everywhere. The trees, the ground, everything was getting destroyed. [You have infinite mana growing inside you, so you can launch as many explosion seeds as you want without stopping,] Aries noted. "Hell yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!" I screamed, unleashing a barrage of explosions. Finally, one hit, sending the Undead flying back. "Yes!!" Two massive earth boulders rose from the ground and smashed together, trapping the Undead between them, leaving only its head visible. It struggled, releasing lightning waves, but each time the boulders cracked, I replaced them with new ones. "Finally caught you," I smirked. "You were tough and fast, but not strong enough." I summoned a fireball in front of me. It took the shape of a flat plate and¡ª Shing! The fire slashed through the Undead¡¯s head. It fell to the ground and turned to dust. The sound in the area returned. I exhaled deeply and screamed¡ª "FUCKKKKKKKKK YESSSSSSSSS!!! I DID ITTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!" The boulders collapsed, and the Undead¡¯s remaining body fell lifelessly. I walked over and grinned. "It feels good after killing the Undead¡ª" Then I paused. A realization hit me. "Uh... Aries?" [Yes?] "I can use Vitality Absorption on corpses, right?" [Correct.] "...Then¡­ isn¡¯t an Undead technically a corpse?" [You are correct again.] "...So couldn¡¯t I have just used Vitality Absorption the moment I saw it?" I asked [Wow, you¡¯re on fire today Yes, you could have.] She replied I clenched my vines. "You BITCHHHHHHHH!!! Then why didn¡¯t you tell me earlier?! I COULD HAVE DIED YOU KNOW!!!" [Well, you looked excited to fight, so I didn¡¯t say anything.] She said "EXCITED MY ASS!!" I yelled, then sighed. I turned to the Undead¡¯s remaining body and used Vitality Absorption. A green light enveloped it, reducing it to dust. [New skills acquired.] Lightning Magic Lightning Magic Immunity Mind Control Immunity Sound Cancellation Magic Death Communication [Auto Skill Combiner activated.] [Combining Lightning with Fire and Shadow.] [New skills acquired.] Dark Lightning Red Lightning "Eh? Death Communication?" I asked. [Not very useful¡ªyou can just talk with the dead,] Aries replied. "Ohhh, I see," I nodded. [Notice: You have met the requirements for evolution. Would you like to proceed?] "Finally!!" "Okay, do it!" [Notice: There are two evolution forms.] "Ehhh forms???" I asked [1. Caton Form (A 20-foot flower with spikes) 2. Flitz Form (A normal-sized flower that grows fruits)] "Well, I don¡¯t wanna be a big ass 20 foot flower so I''ll go with Flitz thing," I decided. [Evolution process started. Estimated time: 5 days.] The earth formed a protective shell around me. [Sleeping mode activated.] I closed my eyes and drifted into dreams... In my dreams, I saw myself¡ªmy old self¡ªsitting in the chair of my office, working endlessly. At that time, I didn¡¯t care about my appearance or how others saw me. I was just wasting my life¡­ When I opened my eyes, I was surrounded by darkness. Slowly, I sat up and noticed something different. I was slightly taller, my stem was greener, and my flower head was blooming more beautifully. ¡°Oh, I remember now! I was still in the dark side of TEOD¡­ and¡­¡± I paused, realization hitting me. "I EVOLVED!!" I shouted in excitement. "Well then let''s see what new skills i have gained hehehe" [Evolution Successful] [Evolved from Baby Flower to Flitz Flower] [New Skills Acquired] Instant Regeneration Fruit Creation Cotton Art Wind Magic Wind Magic Immunity Weapon Creation Bond Blessings Weather Control Spy Eye Investigation Zone Teleportation Magic Appraisal Protection True Owner "Woooohhh! Let''s see what these new skills do!" I said eagerly. "Aries can you explain the skills I don''t know about" After that Aries speaks [Fruit Creation: You can create fruit that tastes according to your will. As long as you have mana, you can create an infinite amount of fruit.] "Wait, I can make infinite food?! That¡¯s insane!" [Cotton Art: You can create clothes or other cotton-based items by imagining them in your mind.] "OH! I can make clothes!! Tho I can''t wear them cause I''m a flower" [Weapon Creation: You can create weapons from your roots. These weapons are extremely tough and can be enhanced with any magic you know.] [Bond Blessings: A special skill exclusive to Veromu flowers. You can bless someone with your soul, granting them a blessing that increases their magical power and strength.] "Ohhh, kinda like Gods Blessing or Devine Blessings!" [Weather Control: You can change the weather anywhere, anytime, according to your will.] [Spy Eye: Allows you to see through walls and other obstacles. You can zoom up to 50 meters.] [Investigation Zone: You can scan a 500-meter area, detecting anything through magical energy, souls, or temperature. You can also teleport anywhere within this zone using your teleportation magic.] [Appraisal Protection: Prevents others from using appraisal on you.] [True Owner: All of your abilities and powers are directly connected to your existence. They cannot be copied, sealed, stolen, or canceled¡ªno matter what or who it is. If someone wants to destroy your abilities, they have to destroy you completely.] I blinked in shock. "Ehh-" [With this, you can go to dungeon.] Aries said. "Ohhh yeah! The final boss of this land!" I said [Uhh¡­ you can say that] She replied "Then what are we waiting for?! LET¡¯S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" I screamed, dashing forward toward my next battle. Chapter 6: Clearing Space After fighting and killing the King-rank Undead¡ªwhich I could have won without even fighting¡­ Now, I am walking randomly, trying to find the dungeon. "Hey, Aries, I have a question," I said. [What is it?] she replied. "I can only evolve after draining life energy, right? So how did I evolve after killing the undead, which don''t have any life energy?" I asked. [There isn''t anything like that. You don¡¯t have to drain just life energy to evolve. You can also drain their skills, corpses, souls, or even their existence.] she replied. "Hmmm, I see... I''m quite strong now from the evolution and all the new skills, so I don¡¯t have to fear much about other monsters here. But still, they will attack me if they see me, so I won¡¯t be able to live a peaceful life..." I sighed. "Ahhhhhhhhhh, this isn¡¯t what I wanted after getting reincarnated! The only things I have done are fight, kill, drain, evolve... fight, kill, drain, evolve. I haven¡¯t even enjoyed living. It¡¯s like I¡¯m fighting without stopping," I said. [Well, you do enjoy this too.] Aries said. "I mean, yeah, I love evolving because I''m curious about what happens next, but this is getting boring now. And I think even our readers are bored from seeing the same thing again and again. Right, readers?!" I said. [Stop breaking the fourth wall. Anyway, if you''re bored of this, why not kill or scare the monsters away from this island?] Aries suggested. "Hmmm, not a bad idea¡­ I think I should give it a try," I said. I sighed and used¡ª Investigation Zone! I scanned the entire 500-meter area. [Notice: Found 57 monsters inside this 500-meter area.] Aries reported. "Hmm, then I''ll do this," I said. Rapid Explosion Seed! Many seeds started forming around me in the air and launched toward where the monsters were . Explosions started happening randomly across the area. "Die, die, die, die! Leave me alone!!!" I screamed.Stolen novel; please report. After a while, I stopped firing the seeds and used Investigation Zone again. [Notice: Found 0 monsters inside the 500-meter area.] Aries said. "Yessssssssssssssss!" I screamed in excitement. [Congratulations! Now you only have 45.5 km left to clear the island from monsters.] she added. "Fuuuuuuuuck youuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!" I screamed. After that, I kept killing. Killing and killing. Day by day, I continued my mission¡ªexploding every area to clear it from monsters. Since I had an infinite amount of mana running inside me, I kept going without stopping. During that time, I killed many new monsters like¡ª Killer Panda (SS Rank) Grand Spider (SB Rank) Colter Turtle (SB Rank) And many more. I also obtained new skills like¡ª Mealing: I can fertilize plants and flowers by throwing fertilizer powder from my flower, helping them grow faster and healthier. Copy Shell: I can create a copy of my body that looks exactly the same, but it can¡¯t move because it¡¯s just a shell. I also obtained other simpler skills like¡ª Raw Strength Underwater Breathing Web Making Strong Bite Water Purifier Roaring And many more, but they weren¡¯t that useful, so I won¡¯t explain them all. Even after killing 730+ monsters, I still hadn¡¯t evolved. But after three hardworking weeks¡ª [Congratulations! You have successfully freed the island from monsters.] Aries announced. "Yahoooooooooo! Finally! After so long, I did it!!!" I screamed. [Many of the monsters are dead, and many ran away. Now, you don¡¯t have to worry about them.] Aries said. I lay down on the grassy field, looking up at the blue sky, and said¡ª "So, the only monster left is inside the dungeon..." [Indeed. After that, you can do whatever you want.] Aries replied. "Yeah... but I¡¯ve explored almost every part of the island, and I still haven¡¯t found a dungeon," I said. [That can happen if it''s hidden by some kind of magic or seal.] Aries replied. "Then..." I sat up and grinned. "Let''s send our spies to find it. Hehe~" I said, then used¡ª Summon Spiders! From the ground, countless spiders crawled out. "I¡¯ll share vision with them so I can see where they¡¯re going," I said, then used¡ª Vision Share! All the spiders started glowing, and suddenly, I could see from every single one of their eyes. "Now, go and find the dungeon! Search every part of the island!" I commanded. The spiders scattered in every direction. "There are more than 2000 eyes searching, so it won¡¯t be too hard," I said and then used¡ª Investigation Zone! "Hmm... Looks like the dungeon isn¡¯t anywhere within the 500-meter zone," I muttered. [If the spiders sense any magical energy, we can pinpoint the dungeon''s location.] Aries said. "Yeah. Let''s just wait here until they find something. In the meantime, I¡¯ll test some skills. Hehehe~" I grinned. "Weapon Creation!" A light glowed from my body. My stem stretched out, shaping itself into a sword. The handle was made of rock using my Earth Magic, and the blade was formed from my vines. "Whoaaaa! I actually made a weapon!" I said excitedly. Then, I summoned a green-colored fruit with vines wrapped around it. The fruit started to fall, and I swung the sword using my vines, trying to cut it. Splurt! Instead of slicing, the fruit got squeezed. "Ugh¡­ It doesn¡¯t have any sharpness," I sighed. "Hey, can¡¯t I make this sword sharper?" I asked. [Negative. You need to learn smithing to do that.] Aries replied. "Oh, come onnnnn!" I groaned. [But you can enchant it with your magic.] she added. "Oh yeah, I forgot!" I replied. Then¡ª Magic Enchantment¡ªLightning! The sword glowed brightly, then the light faded. "Did it work?" I asked. [Yes, the sword has been successfully enchanted.] she confirmed. "Ooooooh! I didn¡¯t even know how to use enchantment, but I did it on my first try!" I grinned. Then, I raised the sword with my vines and swung it in the air. BOOM! A lightning shockwave shot forward, striking a tree, causing a massive explosion. The trees caught fire. "AHHHHHHHH!!!" I screamed and dashed toward the fire, using¡ª Weather Control! "RAIN!!!" I shouted. Black clouds appeared, and soon, rain poured down, extinguishing the fire. "Phew! I almost caused global warming. Hehehe~" I laughed nervously. As the black clouds faded and the blue sky became visible again¡ª [Notice: Spider No. 475 has found a strange cave.] Aries announced. "Huh? A strange cave?" I asked. [Yes. It contains magical energy, and it is 7.4 km from here.] she replied. "Hmm... I see¡­ Well then, let¡¯s go there!" I said excited ly. "Spider Erase!" All the spiders vanished instantly. "If this is really the dungeon¡­ then¡­" I clenched my vines. "I''m ready. After this¡ªI''ll finally live my peaceful life¡­ as a flower." Chapter 7: Visitors? After clearing the whole TEOD Island, I went to search for my final opponent¡ªthe dungeon. I am standing in front of a big hole that goes straight down, deep and dark. "How did I miss this place¡­?" I said while looking down. [Notice: A high amount of magical energy is being detected from the cave.] Aries said. "Alright, let''s go then." I said and started to slide down into the cave. I went deeper and deeper. It was too dark, but not for me, since I have night vision. After a while, I reached the ground, which was made out of rock and stone. "Uhhh¡­ Can my root slide from this?" I asked. [Positive. Yes, you can, but you can''t move through air, water, or lava.] Aries replied. "Uhhh, who would want to walk in lava? I''m not stupid! Hahahaha!" I laughed. But later on, as I kept going forward¡­ I found out the floor was lava. "WHY IS THERE LAVA HERE?!" I screamed. [Well, you are 82 km deep underground, so it''s obvious.] Aries replied. "Is this really a dungeon or just a random hole leading to lava?" I asked. [There is a presence of magical energy here, so this must be one.] Aries replied. "Well, all I see here is lava and magma. I don¡¯t see anything else." I said. Reading on Amazon or a pirate site? This novel is from Royal Road. Support the author by reading it there. [You might not have noticed, but this place is constantly sucking your mana.] Aries spoke. "Eh? What do you mean?" I asked. [In simple words, this place is trying to kill you by draining all your mana.] She replied. "HUH?!" I screamed. [The only reason you''re alive is that you are generating mana faster than it¡¯s being drained. If it were any other creature, they would have died already.] Aries explained. "WHAT?! THAT''S INSANE!! And what in the world is even draining my mana?!" I asked. [Under the lava.] Aries replied. "Under the lava?" I looked toward the lava and used¡ª Spy Eye! Through the lava, I saw¡­ A purple, glowing dark ball releasing an intense aura. It was boiling like lava itself¡­ "What in the world is that¡­?" I asked. [True Appraisal: It is the Heart of the Island. It absorbs massive amounts of mana and distributes it across the island, allowing strong monsters and plants to evolve. If it stops receiving mana¡­ it will start absorbing space itself. It¡¯s similar to your Death Vines but far stronger¡ªit can drain anything.] Aries explained. "Huh¡­ it absorbs space¡­?" I asked. [Yes. If you touch it, there will be no escape.] Aries warned. "It''s basically a black hole, then¡­" I muttered. [If you stay at least 20 meters away from it, you¡¯ll be outside its draining zone, and it won¡¯t be able to steal your mana.] Aries said. "I see¡­ well, then let''s get out of here. Hehe. If it¡¯s not a monster that can fight, then there¡¯s no need to bother it." I said and started walking out. After a while, I reached the surface and said, "It¡¯ll be trouble if someone finds this, so I¡¯ll do this!" Earth Magic! I created a giant rock and sealed the hole, blocking the entrance completely. "There, all done!" I said. [Well, it looks like there wasn¡¯t a boss under there.] Aries spoke. "Well, yeah! That means¡­ I¡¯M FREEEEEEEEEEEEE! YAHOOOOOOOOOO!" I screamed in happiness. I ran around, creating weapons and clothes, even though I couldn¡¯t wear them. I practiced making fruits and potions and did all the things I wanted to do. "Now, THIS is a peaceful life¡­" Or so I thought¡­ ¡ª A Few Days Later¡­ While I was roaming near the beach, I noticed some boats coming toward this direction. "Huh? What the¡ª?" I said and used¡ª Spy Eye! I zoomed in and looked at them. There were eight boats, and on them were¡ª "Humans?!" I said. [No. Look at their ears carefully.] Aries said. I looked closer and saw they had ears like cats and dogs¡ªand tails too. [They are Beastmen.] Aries said. "Ohhh! I know them from the fantasy RPG games I used to play!" I said. "This is the first time I had seen them in real life, but wait¡­" As I looked more carefully, they were very dirty and injured. Some were fainted in the boats, and others were holding their heavily injured children. [True Appraisal: 39% of them are suffering from disease. 12% are suffering from life-threatening diseases.] Aries said. "What in the world happened to them¡­?" I muttered. After some time, the boats reached land. The beastmen slowly stepped out and started walking forward. The big and tough-looking ones walked in front, holding weapons¡ªthough most were either damaged or broken. "Those weapons won¡¯t save them if monsters were still on this island¡­" I whispered while hiding behind a tree. "What do you think? Why did they come here?" I asked. [I appraised their condition, but I cannot determine their intention. We must find out ourselves.] Aries said. "I see¡­ well then, let¡¯s follow them." I said and silently moved behind them. Just when I thought I could enjoy my peaceful life¡­ New visitors had arrived. Chapter 8: A Place to Call Home I started to follow the Beastmen to find out why they had come to TEOD Island, known as the most dangerous island... While following them, Aries told me there were 571 total Beastmen who had arrived. I followed them for a while. They were just walking straight, and I could clearly see fear in their eyes, yet they continued forward... They were carrying bags, clothes, and wood with them. As evening approached, they started to set up camp. Some of them were still heavily injured... They lit fires and cooked fish¡ªit seemed that was the only food they had. Some stood guard, while others went to sleep. "I don''t think they''ll survive for long like this," I said. [Yes, they will soon run out of food because their numbers are too large. Some of them will die from disease,] Aries replied. "Why...?" I muttered while watching them. "If they¡¯re struggling this much to survive, then why did they come to this death island...?" Later one all of them went to sleep... I couldn''t sleep all night. I just kept watching over them. I don¡¯t know why, but I did. The next morning, as they began waking up, an old man stood atop a rock and started to scream¡ª "Everyone, come and pray to the Great Heaven God!" The Beastmen gathered in a circle, knelt down, joined their hands, and bowed their heads in prayer. "What are they doing...?" I asked, watching them. Then, three women came forward, carrying many fruits in their hands. They placed them in the center of the circle and joined the prayer. I observed them quietly. "They''re eating those old fish and keeping the fresh fruits to offer in prayer..." I murmured. But they don¡¯t know that praying won¡¯t work¡­ in this world or any world. Even back in my old life, I used to pray for a better life, but things only got worse¡­ As I was lost in thought¡ª ROOOOAAARRR!! A loud roar echoed through the jungle.Did you know this story is from Royal Road? Read the official version for free and support the author. "Wha¡ª!" I flinched in shock. The Beastmen panicked, fear overtaking them. Suddenly, Aries spoke. [Notice: A strong magical energy is approaching¡ªit''s a monster.] "A monster?!" The sound of heavy footsteps approached. From the darkness, a massive brown bear emerged, its terrifying red eyes glowing, sharp teeth bared as it advanced towards the Beastmen. [True Appraisal: Shadow Bear, SSS-rank.] "What?! An SSS-rank monster?!" [It looks like it has guts¡ªit didn¡¯t run away from the island] Aries said The Beastmen, trembling in fear, screamed. Some stepped forward, gripping their old, broken weapons. "T-They¡¯re going to die...!" The bear suddenly dashed towards them. The old man screamed¡ª "Ohh, Great Heaven God! Please protect us!!" "Tch! I have no choice!" I said In an instant, I used wind magic, forming a massive wind ball and launched it at the bear. BOOM! The wind ball shot forward at extreme speed, slamming into the bear and sending it flying into a tree. The tree snapped in half from the impact. The Beastmen were stunned, they looked back and stared at me as I slowly approached towards them. The old man screamed again¡ª "I-It¡¯s the Great Heaven God!!" I summoned five small fireballs around me and launched them toward the bear. The bear quickly stood up and ran, dodging the fireballs. But¡ª The fireballs followed the bear and struck it! BOOM! A powerful explosion erupted. The bear was now badly burned yet still alive. (I have to hold back my power. Otherwise, they might get caught in it too...) Slowly, red lightning particles began to form around me. A red lightning bolt shot straight toward the bear¡ª BOOOOM!! A massive explosion shook the ground. As the smoke cleared¡­ Not even bones were left of the bear Silence. The Beastmen stared at me, their faces frozen in shock. I turned to them slowly¡ª And suddenly¡ª THUMP! They all fell to their knees and bowed. I stared at them not knowing what to do The old man stood up and approached me. "Oh, Great Heaven God! Please help us Beastmen! We were kicked out of our land, so we came here to stay in your land! Please accept us¡ªwe will do anything!!" [They think you¡¯re the owner of this island,] Aries spoke. "Owner...?" I muttered. "And... Huh? Kicked out? What does he mean¡­?" I asked (It¡¯s so hard without the ability to speak... I can¡¯t talk to them because¡­ I¡¯m just a flower...) [Why not write then?] Aries suggested. "Oh, right!" I extended my vines and wrote on the ground¡ª "What do you mean by ''kicked out'' from your land?" The old man looked at the writing, then started to speak¡ª "It¡¯s like this... Before we came here, we lived in a land called Gleua. We were happy there. We had enough food and clothes to live and our work was decent but enough we didn''t ask for more, we were happy how we were Then, one day... Some knights arrived in our village and said¡ª ¡®You demi-humans are living in this area without permission. You must leave within a week, or face the consequences.¡¯ I stepped forward and asked them¡ª ¡®What are you saying? We have lived here for a long time. How can you tell us to leave our home?¡¯ One of the knights looked at me and said¡ª ¡®Who are you, old hag?¡¯ I answered, ¡®I am the mayor of this village. You can¡¯t just force us to leave! This is our home¡ªwe take care of it.. The knight simply scoffed. ¡®Shut up and follow the order. If you don¡¯t leave in seven days, your entire race will be punished.¡¯ And then they take their horses and they left. But we refused to leave. This was our home. Seven days later... in the middle of the night... they came again. This time, they didn¡¯t say anything. They rode their horses, used fire magic, and burned our homes. They captured our men. They killed them. We tried to escape, but they rounded us up in one place. Then, a knight in golden armor arrived. ¡®We already warned you to leave,¡¯ he said. ¡®You refused. The punishment for disobedience... is death.¡¯ We were terrified. If we spoke, we knew we would be killed. But then...he again spoke ¡®But I''ll give you a Last Chance If you leave now, you won¡¯t be killed. Remember that.¡¯ So we had no choice. We took whatever we could carry and left our land. We wandered, lost. One day, we heard a rumor¡ª That the monsters of TEOD Island were leaving¡­ because of a strong being protecting the island. They called it¡ª ¡®The Great Heaven God.¡¯ So, we decided to come here. We thought that if we worshipped the God¡­ He would let us stay. And so, we traveled all the way here.¡± The old man finished his story. After hearing everything, I was in shock. Humans, huh¡­? No matter what world I¡¯m in¡­ they¡¯re always the same. Greedy. Lustful. Selfish. They never think about how others feel. They only care about their own gain¡­ Just like in my past life¡­ I thought for a moment, then made my decision. I used my vines to write on the ground¡ª "You are allowed to live here." The Beastmen read my words¡ª And then¡ª Tears of joy streamed down their faces. They hugged each other, their faces glowing with happiness. [Looks like their prayers weren¡¯t wasted after all,] Aries spoke. "...I guess you''re right...." I replied. Chapter 9: One Family Now that I¡¯ve told them they¡¯re allowed to stay on this island, that means I should be the one to protect them. Who knows, there might still be some monsters lurking around. I looked at the Beastmen¡ªthey were happy¡­ because they finally had a place to call home. Slowly, I extended my vines, circling them all and attaching one vine to each of them. They looked confused, unsure of what I was doing. Then, I used Healing Magic. My vines started glowing green, and a soft light spread across the entire area, healing them. Then, I cast Disease Cure. This time, the vines glowed white, illuminating everything around us. After I was done, I withdrew the vines. The Beastmen were momentarily confused, but then they started noticing¡ª their injuries were gone, their bodies felt lighter, and they no longer felt unwell. Their faces lit up with joy, and soon, smiles spread among them. Their happiness only grew. After that, I used Fruit Creation Magic, creating a ton of healthy, delicious-looking fruits and placing them on the ground. They all looked stunned, hesitant. Then, one man cautiously asked, "I-Is this for us?" I nodded. A wave of cheers erupted. Everyone rushed forward to pick the fruits, some parents even feeding their children before eating themselves. That¡¯s the love of parents¡­ The old man looked at me in awe and said, ¡°W-Woah¡­ So this is the power of the Great Heaven God.¡± Ugh, there it is again. That God thing¡­ I muttered. I used my vines to write: You don¡¯t need to call me a God. As you can see, I¡¯m just a flower.This content has been misappropriated from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. The old man read my words and asked, ¡°Then¡­ what should we call you?¡± I wrote again, My name is Sumi Hana. The old man¡¯s eyes widened, and he turned back toward the others, shouting loudly, ¡°Listen, everyone! Our Goddess¡¯s name is Sumi Hana! From now on, we shall call her Lady Sumi!¡± Eh?! What?! I was stunned. The crowd erupted into cheers, chanting, ¡°Lady Sumi! Lady Sumi! Lady Sumi!¡± ¡°I guess they really want me to become their god¡­¡± I muttered. [Indeed. They completely believe in you. Even though you just met, your Healing Magic and Fruit Creation were enough to convince them,] Aries spoke. I sighed. Then Aries spoke again. [There is one problem.] ¡°Huh? Problem? What is it?¡± [You¡¯ve cured almost everyone¡­ except for one.] ¡°Huh?! What?!¡± [The girl in the far-left corner,] Aries said. I turned to look. A small girl stood there, holding onto the hand of an older female Beastman¡ªmost likely her mother. ¡°But¡­ she looks fine?¡± I said. [Her mental and physical state are stable, but not her health. It looks like your Healing Magic is only holding her disease back,] Aries explained. I looked at her again. She had black hair and beautiful blue eyes. But something was¡­ different. ¡°Why do her ears look like a human¡¯s?¡± I asked. [Positive. She is human,] Aries replied. EHHHHHHH?! ¡°But¡­ aren¡¯t the others Beastmen?¡± I asked, shocked. [She¡¯s not completely human,] Aries replied. ¡°Huh? What do you mean?¡± [She is half-human, half-beast,] Aries said. ¡°Half-human and half¡ªwait¡­ don¡¯t tell me!¡± [Yes.] I walked toward the girl and her mother, then used my vines to write: ''What¡¯s your name, little girl?'' The girl looked at the words, then softly replied, ¡°I¡¯m Shein.¡± "Shein, huh¡­" I turned to her mother and wrote: ''Are you her mother?'' She read it, then nodded hesitantly. ¡°Y-Yes, Lady Sumi.¡± she replied Then, I wrote another question. ''She is half-human, right?'' The mother clutched her daughter tightly and slowly nodded, a sad look on her face. The other Beastmen fell silent, looking equally sorrowful. I looked at them, then wrote: Where is her father? The mother¡¯s face darkened, her body trembling as she bowed her head. But then, the little girl spoke up. ¡°Papa is gone¡­¡± I listened, to her "Gone, huh¡­" I muttered. The old man behind me spoke up, ¡°Her father¡¯s name was Gleavour. He and Fauna¡ªher mother¡ªfell in love despite being from different races. They ignored what the world said, got married, and had a child together¡­ but one day, Gleavour went off to battle and never returned.¡± I listened, and finally understood what Shein had meant. The old man continued, ¡°But we never treated them as outsiders. Even though they married a human and their child is half-human, we still treat them equally. We are all family. So, Lady Sumi¡­ please let them stay together.¡± He bowed deeply. The other Beastmen followed, bowing to me as well. They have such a close bond with each other¡­ they really are one family, I thought. [Indeed. They even cast aside their pride for them,] Aries agreed. I used my vines to write: It¡¯s not like I was going to kick them out. I was just curious. You guys don¡¯t have to worry. They¡¯re part of the family too. The Beastmen¡¯s faces lit up with joy. The mother stepped forward, holding her daughter close, and said, ¡°Thank you very much, Lady Sumi. We will never forget your kindness.¡± I sighed, then turned around and wrote: Everyone, finish eating and follow me. We can¡¯t stay here forever. Let¡¯s find a better place to live. They read my words and quickly finished their fruits, preparing to leave. I silently watched them. It¡¯s good to have someone you deeply care about. And it doesn¡¯t matter who they are¡­ Love is the most powerful thing¡ªboth in good and bad. Chapter 10: Setting Home After eating and taking some rest, we are walking straight in the jungle. I am walking at the front while the Beastmans are following me in a line behind. [Where are you taking them?] Aries asked. "I know a good place for living. I saw it during clearing monsters from the island," I replied. "And anyway, Aries, can you tell me about this disease?" I said. [I apprised her deeply and found out that it''s not completely a disease,] Aries replied. "Huh? What does that mean?" I asked. [It looks like that is a part of her,] Aries spoke. "H..huh?" I was confused by what she was saying. [For example, you are a flower, and you have roots that are a part of you as a flower. Just like that, the disease on her is a part of her soul. This doesn¡¯t have a name, but if we need to call it something, then we can call it ''Existence Cancer,''] Aries said. "Existence Cancer¡­" I said in a small voice. [When two people in deep love in this world have sexual contact, they are connected with each other from the soul. And as the male releases sperm inside his partner, they combine their bond and soul together to create a baby. It¡¯s a normal thing, but sometimes that soul might not be connected properly or strong enough to live. That can cause Existence Cancer¡ªit will slowly kill the person and remove them from existence. The chance of this happening is very, very low, but when it does, there is no cure,] Aries said. "Huh¡­ so that means¡­," I said. [Yes, we can''t save her,] Aries said. "But Shein is just 16¡­," I said. [Her fate is to die, so all we can do is let her live her remaining life,] Aries said. "I see¡­ I didn¡¯t tell them earlier because I thought they would panic. I was thinking of a way to cure her, but¡­" I said. After walking for a while, we finally reached the place I was taking them. It was above the ground, and from there, we could clearly see the sky and the beach. There were many big trees, and the land was filled with dirt. It was big enough to fit everyone easily.If you come across this story on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen from Royal Road. Please report it. Everyone was looking around in surprise. Then suddenly, a man screamed. "Guys, look over here!!!" People went to that place, and he pointed a little down. When people looked there, they saw a big lake with very clear and beautiful water. People started rushing towards it and began drinking the water. "Tasty!!!!" "This water is very good!!!!?" "Woww!!!!" "This water wasn¡¯t this clean last time I saw it," I said. [Indeed, when you went underground to the place of the Heart of the Island, it sucked your mana, and it¡¯s spreading in the island, making it more livable,] Aries replied. "I see, that¡¯s good," I replied. Then I heard some noise from the side. I turned around and saw people building tents and campfires. From behind, the old man came and called me. "Lady Sumi." I turned around and looked at him. "We need your permission to cut trees from here so we can build our house and furniture," he said. "Oh yeah, right, they can¡¯t live in tents forever," I said. I used my vines and wrote on the ground. "Sure, you can use them as you want." He read it and replied, "Thank you very much, Lady Sumi." He turned around and was about to walk away, but I used my vines to tap on his back. He turned around and looked at me. Then I used my vines to write: "By the way, what¡¯s your name?" He saw it, smiled, and replied, "My name is Fareo." "I see. Fareo, you are still the mayor of them, so please keep supporting them," I wrote on the ground. He read it and went into tears, saying, "You can rely on me! I might look old, but I am still full of energy! Muahahahahahahahahua!!!" "Was that an evil laugh¡­?" I said. I nodded, and then he went into full energy mode and went to the other Beastmans. I started to roam around and saw women taking a bath by the lakeside, covering the view with leaves. Then I saw some men trying to peek, so I used my vines and gave them a shot on their heads. "Ouchh!!" They said and looked at me. As soon as they saw me, they panicked, bowed down, and said, "We are truly sorry, Lady Sumi!" Then they ran away as fast as possible. "Men are perverted and so horny," I said. But as I said that, I saw men also taking a bath on the other side, covering the view with leaves, and some women were trying to peek. "Bruh¡­," I said. After that, I saw some children playing with each other and having fun. But one thing was still bothering me. "Their clothes," I said. [Indeed, those clothes can easily be torn and can cause disease fast,] Aries said. "Yeah¡­ wait, I have an idea!!" I said. I used my vines and sent them up into the sky¡ªvery, very high. Then I walked on the vines and reached the top of it. Then I said, "Aries, use Appraisal and give me their body size details." [True Appraisal] "Alright!! With this, I can make clothes for every one of them in perfect size! Hehehe, I¡¯m so smart!" I said. Then suddenly, I heard the voice of a man calling me from below. "Lady Sumi!!!!!" He screamed. I looked down and saw there were some men holding axes in front of a tree. I went to them and used my vines to write: "What¡¯s wrong??" The man came and said "There is a problem." He pointed at the tree. "These trees are very tough. None of our axes are even giving a scratch on it," he said. "Ehhhh? Really? Is it that tough¡­?" I said. [Positive. After the Heart absorbed your mana, the plants and other materials have enhanced the nature of life,] Aries said. "I see¡­ hmm, what should I do¡­ I can make weapons, but I can¡¯t put sharpness on them¡­," I said. "Oh, wait! This might work!" I spoke and used Weapon Creation! A glow came in front of me, and a wooden axe appeared. "H..huh? A wooden axe??" one of the men asked. I used my vines and wrote: "Yeah, try to use them." He read it and said, "O..ok," and he picked up the axe. He went to the tree, raised the axe, and hit the tree. A sudden dark slash launched from the axe, and it didn¡¯t cut just that tree but many others behind it. All of them looked at it, their mouths open in surprise. "Hehe, I enchanted the axe with my shadow magic," I said. After that, I summoned more axes and placed them on the ground and wrote: "Use them as you wish, but make sure you don¡¯t harm others." They read it and said, "Yes, Lady Sumi! Thanks for your help!" I nodded and started to walk away. "I like how they started to work instantly," I said. [Indeed, eve n though their appearances don¡¯t look it, they are hard workers,] Aries said. "Well, if they are working so hard, then I will too!!!!" I said in confident Chapter 11: Gifts I secretly went to a corner where no one was and used Cotton art! And I started to make many, many clothes. "Hehehe, I¡¯m going to use my imagination on clothing," I said. After a while, I created a huge pillar of clothes and looked at it. "This must be enough," I said to myself. [Uhhh, why so much?] Aries asked. "What do you mean by so much? It''s just a little. They need new clothes, you know," I replied. "I¡¯m so excited to give them these," I said, and started to walk towards them. When I reached them, I saw they had already started building houses and furniture like chairs, tables, and other things. I roamed around and noticed Shein playing with others. I slowly went behind her and used my vines to tap on her back. She looked back and saw me. She softly said, "Lady Sumi... Is there something you want?" I used my vines and softly grabbed her hand, starting to drag her. She followed me and asked, "Where are we going, Lady Sumi?" I kept dragging her with me, and soon we reached the pillar of clothes. She saw it and was shocked. "W-What is this?" She asked while looking up at it. I used my vines and took out a beautiful white dress with pretty patterns on it and gave it to her. She held it and looked at it, her cheeks going red. "Lady Sumi, is this for me?" She asked. I nodded. Her face glowed with happiness. "Thank you very much! This is so pretty!" She said. I used my vines to write on the ground: "Call others and tell them to take clothes of their size too." She saw it and nodded.Reading on Amazon or a pirate site? This novel is from Royal Road. Support the author by reading it there. "Yes, Lady Sumi! I¡¯ll do it!" She replied happily. She turned back and rushed forward. After a while, all the Beastmen came and started to take clothes they liked. They all looked very happy, picking out their clothes. Some wives were choosing clothes with their husbands, and some were picking clothes for their children too. I saw Shein and her mother were also taking some clothes. They both looked very happy. Soon, they were all dressed, and I looked from above and saw everyone looking very pretty and gorgeous. "What a view," I said. Then I heard some women saying: "Dear, please stay safe." "Dear husband, please return safely." I looked at them and saw some men holding the axes I made and were about to go somewhere. I went to them and used vines to write: "Where are you going?" They saw it, and one of them replied: "Oh, Lady Sumi, we are going to do some hunting and gather some meat." "Oh, I see. But I need to make sure they will be safe," I said. Then I used: "Investigation Zone!" I scanned the 500-meter area and found that there were no monsters. "Hmm, looks like it''s safe," I said. Then I used my vines and wrote: "I see, okay then." After that, they went into the deep jungle. Then I heard a voice calling me. "Lady Sumi!" I turned around and saw it was Shein. I went to her, and she said, "The mayor is calling you." "Huh? The mayor?" I said. I followed her, and she led me to where the mayor was talking with some other men. As soon as he saw me, he came to me and said: "Lady Sumi! We have prepared something for you." "Huh? Something for me? What can that be?" I asked. He took me to a place, and as we reached there, I saw it was a huge pillar made from wood. It was circular in shape, and there were torches around it. It was well-decorated inside, and the floor was made of wood, polished neatly. In the middle, there was a dirt path that led to a square made of dirt. I was amazed by their work. "Our great carpenters made this small church for you to stay in," the mayor said. I walked through the dirt path and reached the middle square of dirt. I looked around and saw a small pond filled with water and some wooden decorations. "This is not that good, but that''s all we can do for now," the mayor said. I then walked outside and looked at the four carpenters who had made this. I used my vines and wrote: "This is a very beautiful piece of art. Thank you for doing this much hard work for me." They read it, and one of them said: "No, no, Lady Sumi. We are trying to repay our debt. We can''t thank you enough for all the things you do for our race." "They really are very kind," I said. The mayor came and said: "They worked very hard for this. They even didn''t go to take clothes because they wanted to quickly finish this for you." And as he said that, I looked at the four of them and saw they really were wearing old clothes. "Oh... they really didn''t take those clothes..." I said. I used my vines and wrote: "It''s okay. I can make many clothes I want." Then I used Cotton Art and created many clothes for them, handing them out. There were so many that they were struggling to hold them. One of them said: "Thank you very much, Lady Sumi." After that, they went away with the clothes. I looked at the church once again and said: "Hmm, if we had some paint colors, I could have painted this place..." But from behind, a voice called me. "Lady Sumi!" I turned around and saw it was Shein. She was wearing the clothes I had given her and slowly came closer to me. "L-Lady Sumi, I have a present for you..." "Huh? A present?" I said. She put her hand in her pocket and took out a white flower with green at its end. "Huh, a flower?" I said. [It''s a hairband.] Aries spoke. "A hairband!" I said. I used my vines and wrote: "Why are you giving me this?" She read it and replied: "It''s a return gift for the beautiful gift you gave me. S-So please accept it..." I looked at her and then used my vines to take it from her hand and wrote: "I see. Thank you for this." Then she slowly stepped back and said: "Though I wonder where you will wear it." I looked at her in confusion. "Well, you are also a flower and you don''t have a head to wear it, so I guess it¡¯ll be weird to see a flower wearing a flower," she said while chuckling. Then I started to wiggle my vines in anger. She started to laugh and run away. I also chased her. "What a kind girl," I said, watching her as she ran. "I wish I could save her..." Chapter 12: Dreams It had been a few days since the Beastmen settled in this place, and I had to say, they are doing pretty well. They had built houses for almost everyone. Though they were just made out of wood, they were sturdy enough. They had also created many water resources using the lake water. I had given them seeds for fruits like apples, mangoes, bananas, oranges, and others, and they had made a very large fruit farm. Once the fruits grew, they would be able to eat as much as they wanted. But still, we needed improvements¡ªbetter weapons, and a long-term solution for clothing, as I couldn''t keep making clothes for them forever. Most importantly, we needed strength. If a monster attacked while I wasn''t around¡­ that would be a huge problem. I constantly used Investigation Zone to ensure there were no monsters nearby. One more thing¡­ Whenever I sat in the church, they would come to worship me like a god, bringing fruits as offerings. "Ughhh, why do they keep doing this?" I sighed, lying down on the dirt square in the middle of the church. [For them, you are their god and savior, so it¡¯s obvious they will worship you,] Aries said. "Yeah, yeah, I get it," I replied. Then, I heard a voice from the front. "Lady Sumi, are you there?" I looked up and saw Shein approaching. She saw me and said, "Oh, there you are." I looked at her and made a question mark with my vines. She came closer and said, "Can you come with me for a moment?" I was confused but followed her. If you spot this tale on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation. She took me near the lake and suddenly stopped. I looked around, but there was no one. "Huh? Why did she bring me here?" I muttered to myself. Then suddenly, she turned around and screamed, "EVERYONE, ATTACKKKKKKKKKK!!!" I was stunned. "EHHHHH???" From behind the bushes and rocks, a group of boys and girls jumped out, each holding something in their hands. Then¡ªSPLASH! A water balloon exploded against me. Wait¡ªwhat? They continued throwing water balloons at me, laughing. Shein joined in, giggling as she threw one at me. They looked so happy¡­ "So, you guys want to play like that, huh?" I smirked. Using my vines, I grabbed all of them by their wrists and lifted them into the air. "WOAHHHHH!!!" They screamed. Then¡ªI dunked them into the lake water. Again. And again. "Hahahaha! We were just joking, Lady Sumi!" "Y-Yeah, please forgive us! Hahaha!" "I can''t take it anymore! Please stop, Lady Sumi!" "Hehehehe¡­ Water against water," I said We played until the evening, and soon, everyone started returning home. In the end, only Shein and I remained, lying in a grassy field, watching the sunset. "It''s so beautiful, isn¡¯t it?" Shein murmured. I looked at her and nodded. She turned to me. "Hey, Lady Sumi¡­ what do you want to be in the future?" I looked at her. "What I want to be in the future¡­?" I repeated. She slowly turned her gaze back to the sunset. "I want to be a merchant and open shops all over the world. I want to travel everywhere I can go," she said dreamily. "...That''s a wonderful dream," I thought. I wished I could talk with her properly¡­ There was so much I wanted to say. "My father used to say that after he completed his job in the military, he would buy me soooo many gifts¡­ but looks like that¡¯s never going to happen," she said, her voice tinged with sadness. I looked at her but didn¡¯t know what to say. Then, she continued. "And about my dream¡­ I think it won¡¯t come true either¡­ because I¡¯m going to die soon." I was shocked. She looked at me and smiled sadly. "You already know, right? About my incurable disease?" "What¡­?" "How did she know?" She slowly lifted her shirt, revealing cracks running across her body. I was speechless. "My mom knows about it too¡­ She keeps blaming herself, saying that it¡¯s because of her and Dad that this happened. But I know they didn¡¯t do anything wrong. They just loved each other truly. I think it was my fate to be born with this disease," she said. She slowly stood up and turned around. "But I¡¯m happy," she continued. "My mom will live in a good place, where she can eat healthy food and live a good life¡­ and it¡¯s all thanks to you, Lady Sumi." She turned to me, smiling. At that moment, I couldn''t say anything. "Thanks for playing with us, Lady Sumi. Bye! I¡¯ll see you tomorrow!" She waved and ran towards her home. I stood there, watching her go. Then, I spoke. "Aries." [Yes?] She replied. "Are you sure there¡¯s no way to save her?" I asked. [Positive. That disease can¡¯t be cured.] "How can you say that without even trying? Let¡¯s go and find a way to save her!" I demanded. [...] I walked back to the church and started researching across my skills "There must be a way¡­" [I¡¯m telling you, there¡¯s no chance of saving her, ] Aries insisted. "Shut up and help me!" I snapped. "I am not going to let her dreams die just like that." "I am going to save her¡ªno matter what" Chapter 13: Ill Take It "Uhhhhhhhh! Why can''t I find anything?!" I screamed inside the church. It had been almost a week since I started searching for a cure for Shein, but I am not making any progress at all. [You are just wasting your time]Aries spoke. "Shut up, bitch," I snapped. I sighed, stepping outside. "Let''s go and check on Shein. I''m tired." But suddenly, a boy with red hair and blue eyes rushed through the gate, breathing heavily. "Oh, it''s Bokkon. Why is he in such a hurry?" I asked. Bokkon saw me and, in panic, said, "L-Lady Sumi! Please come! It''s an emergency!" "Huh? Emergency? Did something happen?" "It''s Shein!" he said. The moment he said that, I used my Vines and grabbed him by the wrist, lifted him up, and dashed toward Shein''s house. "Don''t worry, Shein! I''m coming!" I yelled. As I neared her home, I saw many Beastmen gathered outside. I rushed toward them. Bokkon screamed, "Move out of the way! Lady Sumi is coming!" They noticed us approaching and quickly made space. I hurried inside the house and saw Shein lying in bed while her mother knelt beside her, crying. The mayor was also there, his face filled with sorrow. I placed Bokkon on the ground and approached Shein. As I got a closer look, I was shocked¡ªher face, hands, and legs were covered in deep cracks. Her mother saw me, rushed over, and knelt before me, sobbing. "Lady Sumi, please save my daughter! Please!" I extended my vines, covering Shein, and commanded, "Aries, use Healing!" [Healing... Failed] "What the¡ª?!" "Use Hyper Healing!" [Using Hyper Healing... Failed] "Stop joking around!!!" I screamed. "Use Disease Cure!" [Using Disease Cure... Failed] "Use all healing and curing magic at once!"If you stumble upon this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen from Royal Road. Please report it. [FAILED] "H...Huh... Why?!" Shein slowly opened her eyes, weakly looking at me, and whispered, "L-L-Lady S-Sumi..." "What should I do...?" I muttered. "Aries, what should I do?!" [We can do nothing at this moment] Aries replied. "B...But she''ll die!" [Then let her. It''s her fate] Aries replied "Knock it off and try to do something!" I said [There is only one thing we can do] Aries replied "Really?! What is it?!" [Kill her] "H-Huh?" I stammered in confusion. [We can at least save her from being erased by using Vitality Absorption] "W-What do you mean...?" I asked [If she dies from this disease, she will be completely erased from history. There will be no memory of her. Everyone will forget her¡ªincluding you] I stood frozen in shock, unable to speak. Suddenly, Shein coughed violently, blood spilling from her mouth. Her mother panicked, holding her close. "It''ll be fine! Lady Sumi is here! She will save you!" Her mom said She turned to me, her tear-filled eyes pleading. "Please, Lady Sumi... please do something..." She said to me I tried to use my vines to write something on the ground, but the floor was made of wood... [Make your choice before she completely disappears] Aries speaks I looked at Shein and made my decision. "Alright... do it." A green light started to glow around Shein and me. Vitality Absorption! The green light shone brightly, stunning everyone in the room. But then¡ª [Notice: Shein is offering you her body] "Huh... Offering her body?" I asked [Positive. If you accept, your consciousness will be transferred to her body] Aries replied "Oh... that means... she won''t completely die. At least her body will be¡ª" I was about to accept, but¡ª Aries suddenly speaks [Accepting will be a bad idea] "Huh? What do you mean?" I asked [If you accept, you will regain all human components¡ªincluding emotions.] "Huh? So what''s wrong with that?" I asked [Until now, you have lived without emotions.] I fell silent. I didn''t understand. "Stop joking! What do you mean I''ve been living without emotions?!" [Don''t ask me. Ask yourself] Aries replied "I... I am sad right now! Shein is going to die!" [Are you really sad?] Aries asked "Huh...? I am sad... right...? I am..." "I was scared too when I fought monsters!" [If you were, then why did you rush into battle without hesitation?] Aries asked again "Because I... I..." I tried to say something, but no words came out. [All this time, you were pretending to have emotions because you were once human in another world.] [Even I was surprised at how well you could pretend to have emotions... how well you could lie to yourself.] "I... really am...?" [Do you remember when you reincarnated? You were just a seed underground. Do you know how long you stayed there?.... For Three years.] "H-Huh...?" I gasped in surprise or was I even surprised...? [A being with emotions would have gone mad from the darkness and loneliness, but you stayed there... unaffected.] At that time i realized that everything Aries was saying¡ªwas true. [If you accept this offer and regain your human body, every suppressed emotion¡ªfrom before and after your reincarnation¡ªwill flood into you at once. You may not be able to handle it... You may become a monster.] Aries said I thought deeply then replied "...If I turn into one, then... make sure you destroy me, okay, Aries?" [...] [Offering Accepted] A bright green light enveloped us, consuming the entire room. Everything faded into darkness. --- I slowly opened my eyes. I was standing in a vast, empty white space. "Where... am I?" I asked Then, a voice came from behind me. "Lady Sumi..." I turned around. It was Shein. "Shein..." I said She smiled warmly. "Thank you, Lady Sumi." Shein said I stepped toward her. "Shein, come with me. Everyone is waiting for you!" I said to her She shook her head. "No... They are waiting for you." She replied "H-Huh?" I said in confusion She spoke again, smiling. "I am giving you my body, my will, my dreams¡ªeverything." "What are you saying?!" I screamed. "Why are you giving me these things?! I don¡¯t want them! I just want you to come with me!" She smiled gently and spoke "Thank you for everything, Lady Sumi... Goodbye." Her body began to fade. I tried to extend my vines to catch her¡ªbut there were no vines. Instead, I saw hands. Human hands. I was confused. I touched my face¡ªit was... a human face. Then, a reflection appeared before me. It was Shein. No... It was me. Suddenly, Aries'' voice echoed. [Humanoid Evolution Started] My short black hair slowly turned white. My black eyes turned completely green. [Humanoid Evolution Successful] A brilliant green light flash blinded me. [Vitality Absorption Successful] --- The green light in the room faded away, and I found myself lying in bed. The Beastmen stared, stunned. Shein''s mother leaned over me, her voice trembling. "Shein... are you o-okay?" (Huh...? What is happening?) I thought. Then Aries spoke. [New function unlocked] [..... Emotions] Suddenly, my mind went blank. Memories flooded into my brain¡ªmy past life, my current life, the monsters, the beasts, the battles, the skills, and... Shein. My head spun violently. My body felt crushed under the overwhelming weight of emotions. I screamed. "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!" Everyone panicked. "Shein, what''s wrong?!" "Shein, are you okay?!" When evething was happening inside In outside, a bird-like creature with Spiky Wings and long legs soared over the village looking at the house from sky. A man clad in full alive armor was sitting on top of it. The bird turned and start to fly away, It went away flying out from TEOD Island. Chapter 14: Here They Come The bird-like creature, carrying a man in full silver armor, soared through the vast blue ocean at an incredible speed. After a while, they reached land¡ªa massive city surrounded by giant walls on all sides. The buildings were tall and colorful, with many people walking in the streets. The place was full of life. The man and his bird-like creature landed in an area filled with tents and a vast training ground where knights in armor practiced. Some wielded swords, while others trained with bows and arrows. The creature landed in a designated area where similar bird-like creatures stood in a row. The armored man dismounted, removing his helmet to reveal his brown hair and sharp black eyes. Without hesitation, he walked toward a large yellow tent. Stepping inside, he shouted, "Captain Haijo!!!" "What?" A man clad in golden armor with long yellow hair and yellow eyes replied. The brown-haired man approached and reported everything. "So, you''re saying the Beastmen we kicked out of Gleua months ago have settled on the island of TEOD?" Haijo asked. "Yes, sir! They''ve even built houses and large farms there," the man confirmed. Haijo sat in a chair and muttered, "Hmmm¡­ I heard that monsters on that island have been fleeing because some ¡®Heaven God¡¯ or something is protecting the area¡­ Looks like it was true. There''s no way those weakling Beastmen could take down such powerful monsters." He paused, contemplating, then smirked. "The resources on that island could be extremely valuable¡­." Unauthorized use of content: if you find this story on Amazon, report the violation. His smirk widened into a twisted grin as he spoke cockily, "Then why not kick them out of that island too?" "Huh? How will you do that, sir?" the brown-haired man asked. "We''ll just declare that the island belongs to the kingdom. They have no right to live there," Haijo stated. The man grinned. "You''re so smart, Captain Haijo." He said Haijo stood up and said "Let''s finish our patrol around the kingdom, then head to TEOD island in a few days." "Yes, Captain!" The brown-haired man saluted and left the tent. As he turned away, Haijo smirked and muttered, "Well then, time to make you all homeless again¡­ Hahahahahaha!" --- A few days later, Haijo mounted his bird-like creature¡ªknown as a Fuboko. Clad in his golden armor, he took flight towards TEOD island, accompanied by seven other men. "Everyone, follow me! We¡¯re taking TEOD island for ourselves!!!" he bellowed. "WOHHHHHHHH!!!!!" The other knights roared in response. They traveled across the ocean on their Fubokos, and soon, TEOD island came into view. "There they are!" Haijo declared. On the beach, four Beastmen were fishing when they spotted the approaching knights on their Fubokos. Panic surged through them, and they sprinted toward the village as fast as they could. As they reached the village, one of them shouted, "Mayor Fareo!!!!!!" The mayor was supervising Beastmen constructing a house when he turned to see them rushing toward him. "What''s wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?" he asked. The four Beastmen quickly explained the situation. Upon hearing the news, Mayor Fareo paled. He gathered several other Beastmen and moved toward the village entrance, where the knights had just landed their Fubokos. The knights dismounted, their armored boots hitting the ground. The mayor cautiously approached them and spoke in a small, hesitant voice. "S-Sir Haijo¡­ what brings you here?" Haijo responded coldly, "What do you think, you demi-human? You can¡¯t build your village on the kingdom¡¯s property." The mayor¡¯s eyes widened in shock. "I-I think you must be mistaken, sir¡­" "Shut up, you old hag!" Haijo snapped. "Do you think I make mistakes?!" The mayor flinched, fear gripping him as he stammered, "S-Sir Haijo, please listen to me! We are settling here because our God¡ª" Before he could finish, a voice speaks from behind. "L-Lady Sumi!" The mayor immediately turned, his face drenched in sweat. "L-Lady Sumi¡­" he whispered. Haijo, confused, turned his gaze forward to see who was approaching. A girl. She wore a flowing white dress with a green collar. Long gloves covered her arms, and her feet were adorned with pristine white shoes. Her short, spiky white hair framed her face, with a delicate white flower hairband resting atop her head, the edges tinged with green. Haijo''s sharp eyes focused on her face¡ªher calm green eyes and the small, serene smile playing on her lips. She slowly walked toward them.. And that girl was¡­ "Me" I stopped right in front of Haijo and, in a soft, gentle tone, i said¡ª "Hello there" Chapter 15: Its My Land [New function unlocked] [.... Emotions] Suddenly, my mind went blank. Memories flooded into my brain¡ªmy past life, my current life, the monsters, the beasts, the battles, the skills, and... Shein. My head spun violently. My body felt crushed under the overwhelming weight of emotions. I screamed. "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!" Everyone panicked. "Shein, what''s wrong?!" "Shein, are you okay?!" I crashed onto my knees, grabbing my face in pain. Blood started to flow from my eyes, nose, and mouth. "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!" I screamed in even more pain. [Pain nullification failed] [Healing failed] Everyone around me rushed toward me in panic. Shein''s mom held my hand and cried out, "What''s wrong, Shein?! What happened?!" [New skill unlocked] [Mental Healing] [Using Mental Healing...] A green light glowed from my body. I slowly started to calm down, then I lost consciousness and fell to the ground. --- Later, when I slowly opened my eyes, I saw a wooden roof above me. Beside me, there was a woman with black hair and black eyes. (Who... is she... again?) I asked myself. Then suddenly, I remembered. Shein¡¯s mom... My eyes widened, and I suddenly sat up. Shein''s mom looked at me and gave a warm smile. "Shein, you¡¯re awake!" she said.The narrative has been illicitly obtained; should you discover it on Amazon, report the violation. I looked at my hands, then my legs, then my chest... "Human... human body," I muttered. I looked around and saw Shein¡¯s mom, the mayor, Bokkon, and some other Beastmen. "S-Shein..." Bokkon spoke hesitantly. (Oh... yeah, Shein... she...) I thought. I slowly spoke in a small, soft voice. "Shein is dead." As I said that, everyone looked at me in shock and surprise. Then I spoke again. "I am... Sumi." After that, I explained how I absorbed Shein and how she offered me her body. As they listened, Shein¡¯s mom started to cry, and even the mayor had tears in his eyes. The others looked devastated. I looked at them. For the first time, I felt pain in my heart... I slowly spoke in a low voice. "Sorry... I couldn''t save your daughter..." Shein¡¯s mom wiped her tears, smiled, and said, "No... my daughter isn''t dead... she is here... right in front of me." She looked at me and slowly hugged me. I felt warm... I felt good... Then, slowly, I felt something on my cheeks. I touched them with my hands and saw... Tears... --- A few days later, I was sitting in my church. The carpenters had replaced the dirt square with a comfortable couch. The Beastmen accepted me, saying that since I now resided in a body from their race, it was a blessing. They still came to worship me, whether I was asleep or just sitting. But this time, I could eat their offerings. I could eat the fruits, wear any clothes I wanted. So, I made a white dress for myself and wore the flower hairband that Shein had given me... "Aries," I spoke in a low voice. [Yes] she replied. "Thanks for saving me," I said. [Positive. I just did my job. You are my master, after all.] I smiled and softly replied, "Hmmm... yeah." [So, what will you do now?] Aries asked. "Me... I am going to be strong," I replied. [Strong? But you already are.] "If I was strong... then I would have saved Shein," I answered. [...] Then suddenly, I heard Beastmen rushing outside, followed by loud noises. I slowly stood up and walked outside. There, I saw bird-like creatures, and beside them stood people wearing silver armor. At the front was a man in golden armor... Many Beastmen gathered at the village gate. I slowly started to walk toward them. As I got closer, one of the Beastmen saw me and shouted, "L-Lady Sumi!" Everyone turned to look at me. As I walked further, they moved aside, making way for me. When I reached the front, I saw the mayor standing before the golden-armored man. They both looked at me. "Lady Sumi..." the mayor spoke. I slowly stepped forward, stopping in front of the golden-armored man, and spoke in a small, soft voice. "Hello there." The tall, golden-armored man looked at me and scoffed. "And who are you, little kid?" "I am Sumi Hana, the leader of these people and the ruler of this island. And who are you?" I replied. "I am Haijo, the captain of the Great Stellar Kingdom''s army. And what do you mean by ¡®ruler of this island¡¯? Did you lose your mind or something, kid?" he scoffed. The mayor quickly stepped forward and spoke, "Sir Haijo, she is not the kid you think she is. She is the Great Heaven God who protects this island!" Haijo burst into laughter. The men behind him also laughed. "This little bitch? A god? Ahahahaha! Don¡¯t make me laugh!" Bokkon, standing behind me, got furious. "Don¡¯t disrespect our Lorddddd!!!" he screamed, dashing forward and jumping toward Haijo, aiming to punch him. Haijo easily dodged it and sneered. "Who the fuck even are you, little shit?!" Then, he pulled out his sword and slashed toward Bokkon. But before the sword could hit him, it stopped mid-air. Haijo''s eyes widened in shock. He looked at his hand and saw green vines wrapped around it, restraining him. "What the fuck?!" he yelled. "I haven¡¯t allowed you to touch my people," I said from behind. Haijo looked back and saw my right hand raised. Suddenly, more vines erupted from the ground, capturing all the men and their bird-like creatures, lifting them into the air. "W-Whoa!" "What the hell?!" "What is this?!" They all started to panic. I looked up at them, a small smile forming on my lips. "I didn¡¯t say anything when you entered my land without permission. But now, you¡¯re trying to hurt my people?" Haijo struggled to cut the vines, his face twisting in frustration. "Damn it!!" he screamed. Then, in a soft tone, I spoke. "Your presence disgusts me, you filthy humans... If you dare to return, I will erase you from existence." With that, I used the vines to fling them high into the sky. Haijo screamed in anger, "I won¡¯t forget this disrespect, you bitch! I¡¯ll kill youuuuu!!!!" Then, he vanished into the distance. I slowly turned around. All the Beastmen were looking at me, smiling. "Thank you, Lady Sumi," the mayor spoke beside me. I nodded my head and softly said, "Let¡¯s return to our work." Everyone nodded and resume d their tasks. I also turned to leave, but then Aries spoke. [You know what you just did, right?] "Yes," I replied. [He might return with an army to attack this land.] "Let them come... I will kill them." Chapter 16: Solo Haijo and the men who accompanied him reached the Great Stellar Kingdom. They entered the training ground, completely drenched in water, before stepping into a tent. Haijo slammed his fist on the table, breaking it in two. "Fuck that little shit," he growled. "Unforgivable! What does she think? That having a little magic power makes her stronger than us?" he said, his voice filled with anger. "Then I''ll show that bitch who truly is the strongest here," he added with a smirk. "Veaon!" he screamed. A man in full black armor stepped forward. "Yes, sir!" "Call our warriors. We are about to go to war," Haijo commanded. "But sir, we should ask for the king''s permission," Veaon hesitated. "It''ll be alright. It''s going to be a very short war, after all," Haijo said cockily. "O-okay, sir," Veaon replied before leaving. The Next Day On the vast training ground, knights and mages stood in formation. Beside them were the Fubokos¡ªwarriors standing in straight rows, armed with swords, bows, and magic wands, all clad in armor. Suddenly, a voice boomed from the front. "Attention, warriors!" It was Haijo, standing in the middle of the formation, clad in golden armor, holding his helmet and sword at his wrist. "Today, we are going to attack the island of TEOD and conquer it no matter what! Let''s show those weakling Beastmen and that fraud who dares to call herself the Great Heaven God, who we truly are! We are the brave warriors of the Great Stellar! This victory will be ours!" he declared. "WoooooHHHHHHH!!!!" the warriors roared in unison. Just like that, Haijo and his massive army took flight on their Fubokos, heading toward TEOD Island. The narrative has been taken without authorization; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident. "I''ll make sure you suffer for disrespecting me... Sumi, bitch," Haijo muttered, sitting atop his Fuboko. They soared through the sky at high speed, crossing the ocean. After a while, the island of TEOD came into view. "There it is!!!!" Haijo yelled. "Everyone, attack at once¡ª!" He was about to give the order when someone interrupted. "C-Captain Haijo! There''s someone in the way!" "What?!" Haijo looked ahead in confusion. In the distance, floating in mid-air, was me. I hovered in the sky, my white hair and clothes swaying in the wind. My green eyes gazed at them with a small smile on my face. Haijo''s expression twisted with rage. "There you are, bitch!" He unsheathed his sword and roared, "Everyone, attack her!" The archers and mages on the Fubokos sprang into action. The mages enchanted the archers'' arrows with strength magic, and the archers fired, their arrows breaking the sound barrier, producing sonic booms as they hurtled toward me. I remained motionless. As the arrows neared, they were stopped by a black circular barrier surrounding me. A mage stepped forward, chanting a spell. "Ice Spikes!" Massive, drilling ice spikes formed before their wands and launched toward me. I simply raised my hand and swiped at the air, sending a powerful gust that shattered the ice spikes into dust. Haijo''s eyes widened in shock. "W-what!?" "Investigation Zone..." I muttered. [There are a total of 373 people and 373 Fubokos,] Aries informed me. In an instant, I vanished from sight. Panic spread through the army as they desperately scanned the sky for me. Then, in a soft voice, I spoke from above. "Hello there." They looked up to see me floating above them. Suddenly, numerous fireballs materialized around me. I raised my hand and then lowered it. The fireballs shot toward them all at once. "Incoming!!!!!" someone screamed. The mages scrambled to create barriers, trying to protect their allies. The fireballs crashed into them, triggering massive explosions across the sky. Far below in the island, the Beastmens were watching the battle [87 killed from that attack,] Aries reported. "Huh? 87 already? Just from that attack?" I muttered. As the smoke cleared, the survivors remained in the air on their Fubokos. "Heyaaaa!!!!" The armored swordsmen roared as they charged at me. I stood there without moving and launched a Dark Lightning Slash attack. The black lightning streaked through the sky at blinding speed, cutting them all in half. Their organs and body parts rained from the sky into the ocean. [32 killed,] Aries reported again. Suddenly, archers surrounded me from all sides, unleashing a barrage of arrows. "Teleportation" I teleported all the arrows directly in front of their faces. The arrows pierced their heads, killing them instantly as their bodies tumbled from their Fubokos. [9 killed,] Aries said. The mages began chanting another spell. I sighed. "You guys are too slow." I said in small voice I raised my hand. "Explosion Seed..." A small seed appeared in my palm, and I dropped it. The moment it neared them¡ª BOOOOMMMMM!!!!! A massive explosion erupted. [129 killed,] Aries informed me. "Retreat!!! Retreat!!! Everyone, retreat!!!" Veaon screamed. The army scrambled to flee, but Haijo roared, "I am not going to run awayyyyyyy!!!!" He dashed toward me, brandishing his sword. "Killer Sword Technique! Killer Slash!!!" He screamed His sword glowed black as he slashed at me at extreme speed. I simply raised one hand and caught his sword. Haijo¡¯s eyes filled with disbelief. "W-what... Impossible..." I tightened my grip, and his sword shattered into pieces. Haijo stood frozen in shock. I clenched my fist and punched him in the stomach. His entire torso exploded¡ªhis organs burst apart, raining blood and bones everywhere. His head and legs were all that remained before they, too, fell down The remaining warriors stared in horror. "Retreat!!!!!!" Veaon screamed again. The army fled at full speed, vanishing from sight. "Was that all...?" I murmured. I sighed and looked down at the ocean, now filled with blood, bodies, organs, and bones. Slowly descending, I activated Vitality Absorption. Green lights shot out from me, hitting every corpse, turning them into dust. "Hmmm... Still not enough for evolution, huh..." I whispered. "Well then, I''ll just wait... to see if they make any other moves," I said softly Chapter 17: Big News The remaining survivors flew back to the Great Stellar Kingdom. As they landed in the training field, they collapsed from exhaustion, breathing heavily. Veaon removed his helmet, his face drenched in sweat and fear. ¡°T-That monster...¡± he muttered in a trembling voice. He slowly stood up, wiping his sweat, but suddenly, a voice called out from behind. "Vice Captain Veaon." He turned around to see three knights in armor. Before he could react, they grabbed his arms forcefully. "What are you doing!?" Veaon shouted. "The King is calling you," one of the knights spoke. "Wha¡ª?!" Veaon said in shock. Without another word, they dragged him to a carriage and took him away. After a while, they arrived at the enormous castle, its glowing lights illuminating the sky. The blue-roofed towers were filled with birds resting on them. The knights escorted Veaon inside, leading him through a vast hallway. He walked in the center, surrounded by heavily armored knights, marching in perfect formation. Finally, they reached a massive, ornate door. As it slowly opened, Veaon saw the grand throne at the far end of the chamber. Seated upon it was the king¡ªa man with long white hair, piercing yellow eyes, and a muscular physique. He wore a golden crown and regal red robes. If you discover this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation. The vast chamber was lined with nobles and officials, some young, some old, all watching the scene unfold. Veaon took a hesitant step forward before kneeling and bowing his head. "D-Did you call for me, my lord?" Veaon asked nervously. The king¡¯s cold voice echoed throughout the hall. "Veaon... do you realize the grave mistake you have committed?" Veaon¡¯s breath hitched as the king continued. "You led an army to battle without my permission. You broke the laws of this kingdom." "M-My lord¡­ I-I tried to stop it, but C-Captain Haijo told me it wouldn''t be necessary, so I¡ª" Veaon stammered. "But you knew the rules!" the king¡¯s voice boomed. "Yet you chose to disobey the kingdom!" The king screamed Veaon froze, his entire body trembling. Sweat dripped down his face. "Because of your recklessness, we have lost many of our brave soldiers," the king said, his tone unwavering. Then, his sharp gaze fell upon Veaon. "Where is Captain Haijo?" Veaon hesitated before swallowing hard. "H-H-He is dead," he confessed. A wave of shock spread across the room. Murmurs and gasps filled the air as nobles exchanged whispers. Even the king, who remained calm, slightly widened his eyes. "What are you saying?" the king asked. Veaon took a deep breath and began explaining everything¡ªthe battle, the mysterious girl, and how she single-handedly wiped out most of the army, including Captain Haijo. When he finished, silence consumed the room. Every noble, every knight, even the king himself sat in stunned disbelief. The king closed his eyes briefly before speaking again. "I see... If she truly is the Great Heaven God, then she will be a problem." Then, in a commanding tone, he called out. "Mayor!" From the corner of the room, a man with green hair and green eyes, dressed in elegant black robes, stepped forward and bowed. "Yes, my lord." "Summon my son. Tell him to go and meet her," the king ordered. The mayor bowed deeply. "As you command." Without hesitation, he turned and exited the chamber. Veaon¡¯s eyes widened in shock. "M-My lord, it might be dangerous to send the prince out there!" Veaon protested. The king shot him a sharp glare. "I trust my son. There is no need for concern." The king speaks in confident "But¡ª" Veaon tried to speak, but the king interrupted. "You have broken the kingdom¡¯s rules and deserve punishment." Veaon held his breath, bracing for his fate. "However, with Haijo dead, there is no one to manage the army. I will spare you this time, but if you make another mistake, you will be executed." Veaon lowered his head, his voice shaking. "Y-Yes, my lord..." With that, Veaon exited the room, followed by the other nobles and knights. Now, only the king remained. Then, in the quiet chamber, he suddenly spoke. "Gearor." From the shadows, a voice responded. "Yes, my lord?" There was no one visible, yet the voice was clear. The king smirked. "You heard him, didn¡¯t you?" "Yes. Sounds interesting," the voice replied. "Go. In vestigate them," the king ordered. "As you wish, my lord." The king slowly stood up and muttered to himself. "A god... huh?" Chapter 18: Notice After the battle with Haijo and the knights, I told the Beastmen that they no longer needed to fear them because I would protect them. The mayor thanked me, and more and more people started coming to my church, worshiping me and bringing offerings. I lay down in my place, looking up at the roof silently, picking up some chopped apples from the side and eating them. Then, suddenly, Aries spoke. [Notice: After killing those humans, you have gained 43 new skills.] (I see.) I replied in a small voice in my mind. [Would you like me to explain them for you?] Aries asked. (No, thanks. I''m fine. I don''t want to hear all those things, and I know they¡¯re not useful.) I replied. [Negative. There are some that are very useful and powerful.] Aries said. **[Like this one: Homing Skill ¨C Any attack you launch will automatically target the opponent you can see, and it will follow the target until it hits. However, since you gained this skill, your extra through ability made it even stronger.]** (Oh, really?) I asked. **[Positive. The Homing Skill is in automatic mode. If you launch any attack, the attack will track the opponent¡¯s existence, following them anywhere until it hits. Your hit chance is infinite. You won¡¯t miss unless you intend to. One of them used this skill to hit you with their arrow, but it was blocked by your barrier.]** (I see.) I replied in a soft voice. **[There are other skills as well: Water Magic Immunity This book was originally published on Royal Road. Check it out there for the real experience. Ice Magic Ice Magic Resistance Light Magic Sword Technique Taming and Summoning Water Breathing These are mostly useful. And there is a special skill too.]** Aries said. (A special skill?) I asked. **[Yes, it¡¯s called: Space Inventory ¨C The previous owner of this skill was that captain who attacked you with his sword. This skill creates an inventory where you can store anything and open it anywhere. The storage capacity depends on the user¡¯s mana, meaning you have infinite space.]** (Hmm¡­ That might be useful.) I replied. (There is one thing I want to ask.) I said. [What is it?] Aries replied. (After I got a humanoid form, did I lose my properties as a flower? Can I still evolve?) I asked. [Negative. You didn¡¯t lose anything. You only changed your appearance. You are still a flower and can change into your flower form whenever you want.] Aries replied. (Hmm, I see. That¡¯s good.) I replied. Then suddenly, the door burst open, and Bokkon appeared, screaming. "Lady Sumi!!!!" I sat up and replied in a soft voice. "What is it, Bokkon?" "There is someone in the village!" He replied in panic. "Huh, someone¡ª" But before I could finish, I felt something. I closed my eyes. "Don¡¯t you know that listening to others without permission is disrespectful" I said in a soft tone. "Huh?" Bokkon looked confused. I slowly turned around, looking toward the corner of the room. "Lady Sumi?" Bokkon spoke in confusion "My, my¡­ You found out where I am." A voice came from the corner. Then suddenly, a man with gray hair, black eyes, and a mustache, wearing a black hat, appeared in the corner. Bokkon saw him and his eyes widened. "Ehh?! He¡¯s the one!! and When did you enter here?!" Bokkon asked in confusion. The man took off his hat, bowed down, and said, "My name is Gearor, and I am the messenger of the Great Stellar Kingdom." "You don¡¯t look like one." I replied in a small, soft voice. "Hehehe, very funny girl you are¡­ or should I say, Heaven God..." Gearor replied in a cold tone. "So, what brings you here, Mr. Messenger? Are you here for revenge for those people I killed?" I asked softly. "No, no, how could a simple messenger like me seek revenge? I am here just to give you a notice from the kingdom." Gearor replied. "Hmm¡­ A notice for me? What could that be?" I asked. "The prince of Great Stellar is going to visit you in a few days to have a conversation with you." Gearor replied. "Oh? The prince, huh¡­ why do they send him... do they wish to¡­" I smiled coldly "Lose their future king.." "Now, now, let¡¯s not talk like that. We are not here to attack you." He said, waving his hands. "Oh? Like you guys haven¡¯t attacked us before?" I replied. "Well¡­ That¡¯s another thing." Gearor replied. "Well, now that I have completed my work, I should be leaving." Gearor spoke and started walking toward the door. "And remember one thing." I said in a soft tone. Gearor stopped. "If you secretly watch or listen to us again¡­ then... I won¡¯t spare your life." I said coldly. Hearing that, Gearor silently walked out of the door. As he stepped outside, his body faded away. Bokkon looked at me and spoke. "What should we do now, Lady Sumi?" I slowly went back to my seat, sat down, and said, "Let¡¯s get ready to welcome them. Bokkon, go and inform the mayor about this." Bokkon nodded. "Okay, Lady Sumi! As you say!" He rushed out of the church. "What are they plotting¡­" I murmured in a small voice. --- Meanwhile, in the Great Stellar Kingdom, inside the bug castle, the king sat on his throne and spoke. "Aurthor, go to the Island of TEOD. You know what you have to do, right?" Below him, a young man with short yellow hair, wearing a finely designed red armor cape, knelt. As he slowly opened his yellow eyes, he replied. "Yes¡­ Father" Chapter 19: Mock Battle Many Beastmen stood outside their homes, gathered in front of the village gate. The mayor was at the forefront, watching as a group of knights flew toward them in Fubokos¡ªlarge, winged creatures that carried armored warriors armed with heavy weapons. The knights soon landed before the village gate, and one stepped forward. "Prince Aurthor has arrived to speak with your ruler." The mayor stepped forward and replied, "Yes, please follow me. I''ll lead you to our God." With that, the mayor led them toward the church, which had been rebuilt¡ªlarger, sturdier, and beautifully decorated, made of rock and mud this time. As they reached the church gates, the mayor slowly opened the doors and stepped inside, followed by the knights. The Beastmen stood outside, watching with anticipation. Inside the church, I sat on my couch, my eyes closed in silence. "Lady Sumi, the prince is here¡­" the mayor announced. I slowly opened my eyes, scanning the visitors. The mayor stood at the front, the knights behind him. Outside, many Beastmen gathered, peering inside. Then, a confident voice spoke. "So, you are Miss Sumi" Everyone turned toward the source of the voice. Stepping forward from the center of the knights was a young man with short yellow hair and eyes, wearing a cape over his armor. He stopped before me and bowed slightly. "I am Aurthor Bentod, Prince of the Great Stellar Kingdom. It¡¯s a pleasure to meet you¡­ the Heaven God," he said with a smirk. I looked at him calmly and asked in a soft voice, "So why is a prince visiting this place? Is there something I can help with?" Aurthor slowly reached to his waist and unsheathed his sword. Smiling, he declared, "I came here to challenge you to a mock battle." The mayor¡¯s eyes widened in shock, his mouth open I closed my eyes briefly, then responded in a soft tone, "Very well then¡­" ---Reading on Amazon or a pirate site? This novel is from Royal Road. Support the author by reading it there. Meanwhile, in the Great Stellar Kingdom¡ªinside the grand castle. The king sat on his throne in an empty chamber. Suddenly, Gearor appired beside him out of thin air. "So, how did it go?" the king asked. Gearor sighed. "She really is something else. Not only did my appraisal not work on her, but she even figured out where I was." The king sighed in return. "I see. My son will be going there soon. Make sure you watch over him." "Yes, my lord, as you wish," Gearor replied before vanishing into the shadows. --- Back on TEOD Island¡ª The battlefield was a vast open ground, far from the village. Beastmen and knights gathered at a safe distance to watch. A knight stood between me and Aurthor, acting as the referee. "Miss Sumi, are you ready?" Aurthor asked, gripping his sword. I gave a small nod. Aurthor took a step back, drawing his one glowing yellow and red sword, and assumed a battle stance. The knight referee raised his hand. "Ready¡­ Set¡­ FIGHT!" As soon as the battle began, Aurthor vanished. The next moment, he reappeared behind me, sword raised, aiming to strike. But his attack stopped¡ªblocked by my dark barrier. Aurthor quickly spun and slashed again. "Dragon Slash!!" His sword glowed bright red as he struck my barrier, but it remained unshaken. I raised my hand, forming a small fireball, and shot it toward him. Aurthor saw it coming and swung his sword, attempting to cut it. However, the moment his sword touched the fireball¡ªBOOM!¡ªit exploded. Yet, amidst the smoke, Aurthor vanished once more. Suddenly, he appeared in midair, slashing his sword downward onto my barrier. The ground beneath me cracked and exploded. The spectators gasped in shock. "This barrier of yours is making things unfair, isn''t it?" Aurthor said with a grin. Raising his sword, he chanted: "Magic Enchantment¡ªLight Blade!" His sword glowed bright white, and then¡ª BOOM! Aurthor vanished again, striking my barrier repeatedly from different angles. His speed increased, slashing from one side, then another, relentlessly attacking. Then¡ªa small crack appeared in my barrier. With a final powerful blow¡ªthe barrier shattered into pieces. Aurthor dashed toward me at incredible speed. [He''s traveling at the speed of light] Aries speaks As he reached near me, i raised my hand and grab him by his forehead then smashed him in the ground, the land cracked and Booommm!!, a explosion happened The knights in Shock screamed "Prince Aurthor!!!" But as the smoke clear there was no one in my hand he was gone, I slowly stand up Then he suddenly appired behind me and Said "You can react on that huh, then let''s see if you can react on this!!" He grab his sword more tight and scream "God Sword Tequnige!" "Light form!" "Speed of God!!" He suddenly vanished and a big Sonic boomm happened distroying the ground [Notice he surpassed the speed of light it''s getting hard to detect him] Aries speaks I closed my eyes and whispered, "I won¡¯t miss." Fireballs materialized around me, hovering in the air. I launched them all at once. They moved in an erratic zigzag pattern, filling the battlefield. Aurthor appeared behind me, swinging his sword, but¡ªa fireball intercepted him. He dodged, cutting one down, but more fireballs appeared behind him. BOOM!¡ªAn explosion engulfed him. From the spectators'' view, all they could see were flashes of light and bursts of fire, moving too fast for their eyes to follow. As the smoke cleared, Aurthor looked around desperately. I was gone. Then¡ªI appeared behind him. I clenched my fist to punch, but Aurthor quickly raised his sword and created a magic barrier. My fist broke through the barrier instantly, and struck his sword¡ªcracking it. Aurthor''s eyes widened in shock as he saw the crack spreading on his blade. Quickly, he jumped back. But suddenly¡ªthe cracks on his sword vanished. [That sword can regenerate itself]Aries informed me. I took a step forward toward him. But Aurthor kneeled and said "I accept my defeat." Silence. The knights stared in disbelief. The referee knight stepped forward, lifting his hand. "The winner of this mock battle is¡­" He pointed at me. "L-Lady Sumi!" A moment of silence¡­ Then¡ªcheers erupted from the Beastmen. They screamed and celebrated in joy. Aurthor lowered his sword and smiled, looking at me... Chapter 20: Country and Alliance (Hey, do you know nothing in the world can travel faster than the speed of light?) Someone told me that in my previous life, which was true¡­ but that was in that world. Here¡­ After the mock battle, I am sitting in the church with the prince. I am on my couch, while he sits in front of me. Some knights stand beside him, and many Beastmans are outside watching. "Sorry for asking you for a mock battle out of nowhere. I was just testing how strong the Heaven God is," Aurthor said. I didn¡¯t say anything¡ªjust sat there and listened to him. "You know why I gave up in the middle of the battle?" he asked. I looked at him and, in a small, soft voice, replied, "No." He slowly took his sword out, placed it in the middle, and spoke. "This is the Sword of Steller. It was made from a Greater Dragon¡¯s shell and enchanted by the former strongest mage. This sword is known as the strongest sword ever made. And when you punched it, it got damaged. At that moment, I realized your power... If that punch had landed on me, I would have died instantly." As I heard that, I got confused and, in my mind, asked, (Hey Aries, is he telling the truth?) [Positive.] Aries replied. I was shocked when Aries said that. "I know you weren¡¯t trying to kill me because you weren¡¯t even trying to fight during the mock battle," Aurthor continued. "And I¡¯m surprised that you could react to my attacks. I think I should change my title of Fastest Alive, hahaha," he said with a laugh. "No," I replied in a soft tone. "I was just able to react to your attack because of my skill. In terms of movement speed, I can¡¯t win against you." He listened to what I said and replied, "Skill, huh¡­ I wonder how many strong skills you have." The story has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation. I stayed silent. Aurthor looked at me, then said, "The real reason I¡¯m here is to invite you into a friendship relationship." "A friendship relationship?" I asked. "Yes. It¡¯s an apology for the attack done by Army Captain Haijo¡­ We know that you have every right to retaliate against us, and we don¡¯t want that to happen. So, we want you to join us as an ally," Aurthor replied. "Ally¡­? But currently, we don¡¯t have anything to give in return," I said. "I know. Your place is just in its starting state, so it¡¯s understandable. We don¡¯t ask for anything in return right away," Aurthor replied. He slowly looked back at the church gate, then turned back to me and said, "And I think our nation would love to buy your beautiful clothes in the future, as well as your fruits. You grow so many new fruits that the outside world doesn¡¯t know about." I listened to him and started to think. "So, what do you say?" Aurthor asked with a smile. I started to think. (He¡¯s right. Clothes that don¡¯t exist in this world might sell for a good price, and the fruits¡ªthose will go even higher. Allying with them can provide us with things that will help our development too.) Then, I decided. I nodded and replied, "Alright, I¡¯ll accept it." Aurthor smiled and replied, "Thank you very much." Then he brought his hand forward for a handshake. I slowly reached out and shook his hand. "Oh! And one more thing," he said. "Since your place is very far, we can¡¯t add it to our nation. Why don¡¯t you register the Island of TEOD as your own country?" I listened to him and asked, "As a country...?" "Yes, that would be good. Otherwise, others will think of this place as a Death Island, and we can also say we are forming an alliance with the country of the Heaven God itself," Aurthor replied. "Hmm, I see¡­ But how can I do that?" I asked. "You don¡¯t need to worry about that. I will go to the Supremes and ask them to accept your place as a country. All I need is a name for your country," he said. "A name, huh¡­" I started to think. A name came to mind, and with a smile, I said, "Paradise Garden." Aurthor listened and replied with a smile, "Paradise Garden¡­ That¡¯s a good name." He stood up and said, "Alright, I should be going now. I¡¯m glad that I met you, Lady Sumi," he said with a smile. After that, he returned with his knights and flew away in their Fubokos. I stayed in my church, sitting on my couch. The mayor beside me spoke. "Lady Sumi, that¡¯s an excellent choice. Now, we won¡¯t be kicked out of our land and our home. I thank you very much for that." I sighed and said, "Guess I won¡¯t be resting much now." Then, suddenly, Aries spoke. [Notice: There is something important I want to say.] (Huh? Important?) I asked. [Positive. It¡¯s about your mana.] Aries replied. (My mana?) I asked. [Yes. Do you remember Mana Recycle?] Aries asked. (Oh, that skill that increases my mana every second?) I said. [Yes. It looks like I made a mistake when explaining that skill.] Aries replied. (Mistake?) I asked. [Yes. When I told you about that skill, you were in your early evolution form. At that time, your body was constantly generating mana, and I mistook it for Mana Recycle. But when you gained a humanoid body, your body stopped generating mana. However, when you used magic, your mana grew. So, I did more research and found out that something else was increasing your mana.] Aries explained. (I see¡­ So, what is it? A skill?) I asked. [Positive. You have three mana cores inside you: 1. Active Mana 2. Mana Duplicator 3. Mana Recycle In your Active Mana core, you have the mana you use to cast magic. But when you use mana for any magic, instead of running out of mana, your used mana goes into the Mana Recycle core. In the Mana Recycle core, the used mana gets recycled and becomes usable again. That usable mana is then sent to the Mana Duplicator core. In the Mana Duplicator core, the recycled mana gets duplicated and increases by ¡Á2. For example: 1 ¡Á 2 = 2. That duplicated mana then returns to the Active Mana core. And just like that, the process repeats again and again.] Aries explained. I listened to her and then replied, (I see. Thanks for letting me know.) [Positive. Sorry for making that mistake.] Aries said. (No, it¡¯s fine. I¡¯m here because of your guidance. It doesn¡¯t matter if you make mistakes sometimes because I trust you more than anything.) I replied. [...] Then, suddenly, from the door, Bokkon appeared and said, "Lady Sumi!!! We are going to have a feast in celebration of our country and our alliance with the Kingdom of Great Steller! We are waiting for you!!" I listened to him, then slowly stood up and walked outside the d oor. Many Beastmans were there, eating meat, fruits, and enjoying themselves. I looked up at the sky and said, "Guess life as a flower isn¡¯t that bad¡­" --- [Volume 1 ¨C End] Chapter 21: Paradise Garden Just a few days after our alliance, Aurthor sent some people to Paradise Garden to help with our development. But the first thing they did was¡­ They came to my church while I was sleeping, bowed down, and started to worship me. There were fifteen of them in total. "...Guys...?" I said softly. "Lady Sumi, it''s a great pleasure to meet you," one of them spoke. "I can''t believe I''m speaking with a Goddess herself," another added. "Guys, you don''t need to¡ª" I tried to say, but another interrupted. "We are ready to follow any order you give us." "Yes! We will do anything for you!" I closed my eyes and gave a small smile. In my mind, I thought: (I thought it would be hard to convince them to work for me, but it looks like I don¡¯t have to do anything.) [Indeed, looks like you''ve become quite famous outside Paradise Garden too,] Aries spoke. (Y-yeah, looks like it,) I replied, then spoke softly, "I appreciate you all coming this far to help me and my people. We will treat you respectfully as our guests." Their eyes lit up with happiness. "She''s so cute!" one of them whispered. "No, she''s beautiful!" another said. (...I feel awkward here...) I thought. [You are a God to them, remember?] Aries said. (I''m just a flower, though¡­) You might be reading a pirated copy. Look for the official release to support the author. "I wish you all the best of luck with your work," I said gently before vanishing. --- I reappeared near the farms, where Beastman farmers and human farmers were working together. The humans were teaching the Beastmen how to grow fruits and vegetables more efficiently. As I walked closer, one of the human women saw me. Her eyes widened, and a big smile appeared on her face. "Ladyyyyy Sumiiiiii!!!!" she screamed, dashing toward me. She had short brown hair and dark eyes and wore the leather pants and white shirt I made for her. When she reached me, she dropped to her knees and bowed. The other farmers, seeing me, followed her and kneed down (...Why do they keep doing this?) I asked in my mind. [You are a God to them, remember?] Aries repeated. (I¡¯m just a flower, though¡­)I repeat too "You don''t have to bow," I said softly. "Rena, raise your head." Rena lifted her head with a bright smile. The others stood up and resumed their work. "Hey, hey, Lady Sumi! Today I taught them how to make magic-based bone meal!" Rena said excitedly. "Oh¡­ I see," I responded. (Is she trying to get praised?) "Uhh¡­ very good, Rena. You did a good j-job," I said, my voice soft and uncertain. "Yayyy! Lady Sumi praised m¡ª" she started, but a flying basket hit her head mid-sentence. She fell forward with a groan. I turned to see a man walking toward us. He had short black hair, dark eyes, a sharp jawline, half pants, a t-shirt, and slippers I made for him. "Why are you here instead of doing your work, Rena?" he asked. Rena puffed her cheeks in frustration. "I was just talking to Lady Sumi!" "Have you finished teaching them how to use the magic bone meal?" he asked. "Well... that''s¡­" Rena tried to say something "Useless," the man muttered, then knelt on one knee and bowed. "Good morning, Lady Sumi. I''m surprised to see you this early today." (Surprised? Is he saying I sleep too much?) "You''re doing well, Velour. You''re a good leader and teacher," I said softly. "I''m only doing my job. Beside If it weren''t for you, our lives would have no meaning," he replied. (Oh, right¡­ These human farmers were once suspected of being murderers and criminals. They were just talented farmers framed by jealous rivals. Aurthor told me about them, and when I used True Appraisal, I confirmed they were innocent. I brought them here to start anew. And¡­ apparently these two Rena and Velour are a couple. Lovely dovey birds.) "If we keep it up, we''ll have a bountiful harvest this season," I said. A female Beastman approached. "Lady Sumi, we need rain to soften the soil for planting." "I see. Don''t worry." I replied I raised my right hand. "Weather Control¡ªRain." Dark clouds appeared above the farm, and soon rain fell¡ªonly on the farmland. "Woahhh!" Rena gasped in amazement. "Thank you very much, Lady Sumi," the Beastman said before returning to work. Suddenly, a voice echoed in my mind. (Lady Sumi, are you there?) (Yes, Bokkon. What is it?) I replied (He''s here. At the church,) Bokkon said. (I see. I''ll be there soon.) I replied to Bokkon I vanished from the farm and reappeared at the head of the huge training ground. The field was filled with young and adult Beastman practicing with humans under the guidance of Jekkob Daihart, the fifth general of the Stellar Royal Army and Aurthor''s personal bodyguard. And as for Bokkon I decided to personally train him because I saw great potential in him. I also established a telepathic link between me, Bokkon, and Fareo¡ªthe mayor of Paradise Garden. (Speaking of Fareo¡­ where is he now?) Across the training field, I spotted Fareo in a corner, drinking fruit alcohol with some Beastmen and humans. "Wh- that old man!, That alcohol wasn''t meant for that¡­!" I whispered to myself, frustrated. Jekkob saw me and immediately knelt. The others saw me and followed him bye kneeing down. I gave a soft nod and vanished again. --- I appeared inside the church and sat on the couch. Bokkon stood beside me, wearing a pitch-black coat and gloves, his red hair long and his blue eyes glowing faintly. A black Japanese sword aka a katana rested on his back. (I decided to make it from my past life memories) Across from us, seated in a chair, was a man. "So¡­ what brings you here, Gearor?" I asked softly. Gear or placed a brown paper-wrapped package tied with a red ribbon on the table. "There is a very important notice for you," he said. Chapter 22: Dancing Swords "So¡­ what brings you here, Gearor?" I asked softly. Gearor placed a brown paper-wrapped package tied with a red ribbon on the table. "There is a very important notice for you," Gearor said. "Huh¡­ important notice?" I asked. "Yes, the Supreme Rulers have called you to meet them personally," Gearor replied. "What¡­ they called me?" I asked in a small voice. "Yes," Gearor replied, then opened the paper on the table. There, it was written: Miss Sumi Hana, The Great Heaven God, We respectfully ask you to come visit the Supreme Hall to discuss matters regarding your country, "Paradise Garden." At the end of the letter, there was a logo: a silver circle with a cross through it, and a star-like symbol at the center. As I read it, thoughts swirled in my mind. (According to Aurthor, the Supreme Rulers are the highest-ranking humans to exist. They rule the planet and its countries¡ªthey make the rules, and every country must follow them.) (Why do I get a bad feeling about this¡­?) I thought to myself. "I see. What time should I go?" I asked. "There¡¯s no fixed date, but they might call you sometime this week," Gearor replied. "Hmm¡­ I see," I said. "And there¡¯s one more thing," Gearor added. I looked at him in confusion. "The king of Great Stellar has invited you to a grand feast to celebrate the alliance between Paradise Garden and Great Stellar," he said. "Eh¡­ a feast?" I asked in a small, shaky voice. "Yes. A cart will come tomorrow to pick you up, so be ready," Gearor replied.This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road. If you spot it on Amazon, please report it. "Eh¡­ but I haven¡¯t even accepted ye¡ª" Before I could finish, he stood up and said, "Well then, now that my job is done, I should get going." With that, he faded into thin air. I sighed and closed my eyes. From beside me, Bokkon spoke. "So, what will you do, Lady Sumi?" he asked. "Well, if they¡¯re holding a feast for us and we don¡¯t go, that would be disrespectful. So, I think I should go," I replied. Bokkon nodded, but then I added, "And you¡¯re coming with me too." "Huh?" Bokkon asked in confusion. Meanwhile, from a hill far away, red eyes glowed through the shadows, watching the village. In the training ground, Jekkob suddenly felt something and turned toward the hill. He didn¡¯t see anything, but he tightened his grip on his sword, focusing on the jungle. He raised his blade, readying himself. Just then, Bokkon and I appeared in the training field. Jekkob saw us, turned around, and walked toward us. The others noticed and also turned their attention toward us. Jekkob''s long, silver hair swayed in the wind as his white eyes gazed at us. "Lady Sumi, can we help you with something?" Jekkob asked. I looked at him and replied, "Oh no, we¡¯re just here so Bokkon and I can spar for training." Jekkob raised his voice. "Warriors! Everyone, step back! Lady Sumi and Sir Bokkon are about to have a sparring match. If you don¡¯t want to get hurt, move back!" He bowed and stepped away, and the others followed him. Bokkon and I stood facing each other from a distance. Bokkon reached behind him and drew his katana, its silver blade gleaming in the sunlight. He took a stance with his sword in the middle, his body straight behind it. Jekkob observed and muttered, "Which stance¡­ is that?" (Very good, Bokkon. You remembered everything I taught you.) I thought. I raised my hand, and a white hole appeared in the air. I reached into it and slowly pulled out my katana: it had a green scabbard wrapped in vines with small flowers, and green chains covered the edge. I grasped the hilt and unsheathed the sword, revealing a polished silver blade. I placed the scabbard back into the white hole, which vanished. Everyone watching was shocked; some of the Beastmen looked at me in awe. Jekkob''s eyes widened. "Space inventory¡­ and more importantly¡­ that sword¡­?" (I¡¯ve enchanted this sword with all the magic abilities I have and infused it with my mana for durability. I doubt it¡¯ll break, so I named it the ''Sword of Dignity.'') i said in my mind (I can¡¯t use my full strength freely¡ªit would cause too much damage¡ªso I¡¯ll use this instead.) A glowing circle formed around me and shifted to match the shape of my body. (Weakness Magic. I can create a semi-circle where anyone inside becomes physically weaker¡ªincluding me. I can also manipulate its shape.) I added two more glowing circles and they took shape of my body. I gripped my sword with my one hand and looked at Bokkon. "Are you ready, Lady Sumi?" he asked. I simply nodded. "Then let¡¯s count down," he said. "1." "2." "3!" As soon as he said "3," Bokkon dashed toward me with such force that the ground beneath him cracked, and a sonic boom echoed across the field. He slashed his sword at me. I raised mine to block it, sliding my blade against his and closing the distance. But Bokkon jumped, planting his foot on my sword before launching himself higher into the air. Mid-air, he slashed downward, sending an air blade hurtling toward me. I raised my sword and sliced through the attack with precision. Jekkob''s eyes gleamed with surprise. "Lady Sumi is quite skilled with a sword." (I know, right? I might not be good at hand-to-hand combat¡ªI never learned that in my past life. But I was always fascinated by katanas. I read books about them, and in this world, I gained many sword skills by using Vitality Absorption on the humans I killed.) Bokkon raised his sword and Throw it toward me. The blade spun at high speed as it closed in. "What? Throwing his sword? That''s foolishness," Jekkob said. But when the sword neared me, Bokkon clapped his hands mid-fall¡ªand in an instant, he appeared in the sword¡¯s place, gripping the hilt. He slashed at me. I instinctively raised my sword to block his strike. The onlookers gasped in shock, Jekkob included. "What kind of ability is that¡­?" Jekkob asked, stunned. Bokkon and I continued exchanging blows. Our swords clashed with sharp, metallic rings, sparks flying with every impact. We moved across the field, dancing through each other¡¯s strikes. "Focus on your opponent¡¯s weak spots," I instructed. "Yeah, but only if they have one," Bokkon replied with a grin. I lunged forward with a powerful strike. Bokkon blocked it, but the force sent his sword flying out of his hands and clattering to the ground behind him. I pointed my sword at his neck. Bokkon smiled and said, "I accept my de feat." The crowd burst into applause and cheers. Jekkob smiled as well. "Looks like working with them won¡¯t go to waste after all," he said. Chapter 22.5: For Him, She Was After the sparring match with Bokkon, I opened my space inventory, placed my katana inside, and closed it. Bokkon walked toward his katana, slowly picked it up, and slid it back into its holder. He turned around and saw me surrounded by many Beastmen and humans, all praising me. He smiled softly, but his mind drifted into memories. --- In his memory, he was sitting on a wooden bridge. Beside him sat..... Shein. "Hey, Bokkon, can I ask you something?" Shein asked, her voice light and curious. "Huh? What is it?" he replied.This story has been stolen from Royal Road. If you read it on Amazon, please report it "What do you want to do when you grow older?" she asked, her eyes fixed on the flowing river below. Bokkon looked at her for a moment before answering, "I... want to be with you forever..." His face turned red with embarrassment. "Huh? Be with me forever?" Shein asked, confused, as she met his gaze. Bokkon quickly looked away. "Y-yeah... you know... make a family and stuff," he stammered, his tail swinging uncontrollably. Shein noticed and burst into laughter. "Haha! Your tail looks so funny and cute when it swings like that!" Bokkon blushed even more. "S-shut up!" Shein placed her hand gently over his. "Hey... do you mean it when you say you want to be with me forever?" Bokkon slowly turned his head and locked eyes with her. "Yes. I mean it," he said softly. Shein smiled, a warm, genuine smile. "Then please... be with me until I die..." Bokkon''s eyes widened in confusion. "What do you mean¡ª" Before he could finish, Shein stood up suddenly. "Come on! Don¡¯t you want to meet The Great Heaven God? I heard there are lots of tasty fruits on TEOD Island!" she said and dashed off. Bokkon stood up and chased after her. "H-hey! Wait for me!" Shein laughed as she ran ahead. "Catch me if you can!" Bokkon¡¯s eyes were fixed on her as she ran, her laughter echoing through the air. In his mind, he made a promise: (I promise... I''ll protect you forever because... I love you.) --- The memory faded. Bokkon stood there, watching me from a distance. His eyes glimmered with unshed tear s. "I''ll still keep my promise..." he whispered. Chapter 23: Onto the Stellar Kingdom The next day, a black cart adorned with intricate yellow patterns and tied to Fubokos appeared at the Paradise Garden gate. Bokkon stood beside it, glancing toward the gate with a restless expression. The mayor and many Beastmen were gathered there as well, waiting in silence. "Where did she go? It''s been almost ten minutes," Bokkon muttered, his eyes fixed on the gate. The sound of approaching footsteps echoed through the air. Everyone turned their heads and saw me walking toward them with a soft smile on my face. I was wearing a pristine, snow-white dress that shimmered softly under the sunlight. Around my neck rested a choker necklace, its lace-like fabric cradling a vibrant green gemstone that caught the light with every movement. Matching stones decorated the trim of my gloves, which extended gracefully past my elbows. On my head, a floral band of various colors completed the ensemble. The moment everyone saw me, their eyes widened, and their faces flushed. Even the women blushed. Bokkon''s mouth hung open in shock. I walked past them, reached the cart, and turned around. In a soft voice, I said, "Everyone, I will be going now. Please take care of yourselves and this land as well." I shifted my gaze toward the corner and said, "Jekkob, you¡¯re in charge of protecting this place." Jekkob stepped forward, nodded, and replied, "Yes, ma¡¯am. You can leave it to me." The mayor walked over to Bokkon and whispered in his ear, "Bokkon, our queen is in your hands. Please look after her." Bokkon smiled and gave a small nod. "Don''t worry, sir. I won''t let anything happen to her." I opened the cart door, stepped inside, and leaned out the window. "Mr. driver, you''re coming too, right?" Bokkon paled and turned toward Jekkob. (Mr. Jekkob, thanks for teaching me how to drive a Fuboko by giving me five hours of nonstop training...) he thought. Jekkob gave him a subtle smile and a thumbs-up. Bokkon climbed into the driver¡¯s seat, gripped the ropes, and called out, "Well then, everyone, we''re going now. Take care!" He snapped the ropes. The Fubokos floated into the air and surged forward. From the ground, everyone waved and shouted, "Bye-bye!"Stolen from its rightful place, this narrative is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings. --- We traveled across the vast, blue ocean. I sat inside the cart, gazing through the window at the sparkling waters below. [That¡¯s a pretty nice outfit you¡¯ve got there,] Aries commented. (I copied it from a show I watched in my past life. Back then, I wanted to wear something like this so badly, but I didn¡¯t have the money. Now I don''t need to worry about that...) I replied. [There¡¯s something I need to tell you,] Aries said (Huh? What is it?) [Someone''s been watching our country for a long time. I think you¡¯ve noticed it too.] (Oh, yeah, I know. But since they haven¡¯t made a move, it¡¯s fine. If they try something, we''ll deal with it.) [I¡¯ve tried detecting them, but they hide themselves too well. One thing¡¯s clear¡ªthey''re not human.] (Yeah, humans can¡¯t mask their presence this effectively... But for now, let¡¯s ignore that and focus on the Stellar Kingdom. I¡¯m so excited to see their shops and markets) [Negative. You can¡¯t just wander around sightseeing.] Aries said (Eh? Why?) I asked [What do you mean "why"? You''re not some random tourist. You¡¯re a god in their eyes, and that¡¯s not a joke. You can''t just stroll around as you please. Act with dignity.] (Whoa, calm down! Why are you yelling?) [I¡¯m not yelling. I¡¯m just reminding you of your position. When you step into that kingdom, you''ll outrank everyone¡ªeven their king. He¡¯s just a human ruling a patch of land, after all.] (Alright, alright, I get it! No need to shout. Seriously, are you really an AI?) [Yes. Do you doubt me or something?] (Not exactly... you just act a lot like a real person.) [Like a real person...] Suddenly, Bokkon''s voice came from outside. "Lady Sumi, we¡¯re about to reach the gate of the Stellar Kingdom." I looked out the window and gasped. A massive town sprawled across the horizon, protected by towering walls. The sheer size was overwhelming. As we descended, I noticed an army of knights standing in formation. [Total: 300,] Aries confirmed. I was speechless. The cart landed gently, and Bokkon opened the door for me. As I stepped out, the knights raised their swords and bowed. One of them shouted, "The Great Heaven Goddess is entering!" The massive gate creaked open. I was guided onto a decorated wooden platform with a red cloth canopy. The knights lifted the platform and began marching forward. Bokkon walked beside me, his hand resting on his katana. As we entered the town, the streets were packed with people. The moment they saw me, the crowd erupted. "Oh my God, she¡¯s here!" "It¡¯s the Heaven Goddess!" "She¡¯s so beautiful!" "I can¡¯t believe a god is visiting our kingdom!" "They all came here... just to see me," I murmured. [You¡¯ve become quite popular,] Aries said. "Looks like news travels fast around here," I whispered back. Then, from the corner of a house, I spotted several figures in black hoodies watching me intently. [Looks like some people have their doubts,] Aries noted. "Where there are believers, there are unbelievers too," I whispered. --- After some time, we reached the castle gates. They were enormous¡ªtowering slabs of black iron that groaned as they swung open. Inside, musicians played a lively tune to welcome us. The knights set me down, and I stepped out. A man in golden armor and a flowing cape approached, his sword sheathed at his side. When he was close enough, he bowed his head. "Welcome to the Great Stellar Kingdom, Miss Sumi," he said. "Oh, hello, Author. I didn¡¯t expect you to come," I said softly. "Yeah, I thought it¡¯d be best if I welcomed you personally. Please, follow me." He said And started walking I walked alongside him, with Bokkon right beside me. We entered a large room with a long, polished yellow wooden table. Author gestured for me to sit at the head. I settled into the chair while Bokkon stood guard beside me. "This is... so tiring," Bokkon groaned. I smiled. "You¡¯re the one who said you wanted to be my bodyguard. You can quit if you want; I won¡¯t stop you." I said "No, it''s fine. I¡¯ll keep going," Bokkon replied with a determined nod. The door across the room opened. A man dressed in a royal red robe entered, a golden crown gleaming on his head. He sat at the oppos ite end of the table and met my gaze. "Welcome to the Great Stellar Kingdom," he said. "I am Altabet, the king of this land." Chapter 24: Its Just a Prank! The door across the room opened. A man dressed in a royal red robe entered, a golden crown gleaming on his head. He sat at the opposite end of the table and met my gaze. "Welcome to the Great Stellar Kingdom," he said. "I am Altabet, the king of this land." I looked at him, and in my mind, I said: (So he is the king...) "It''s nice to meet you, Sir Altabet. I am Sumi Hana, the ruler of Paradise Garden," I said and lowered my head slightly. "I just have one question," Altabet said in a serious voice. I looked at him in confusion, and then he spoke: "Are you just a child acting to be a god?" My face turned cold, and my face grew pale. "F-Father, what are you saying?!" Aurthor said in panic. Beside me, Bokkon gripped his katana, his face twisted in pure rage. He was about to draw it when I raised my hand and stopped him. "Is that why you called me here?" I asked in a low, cold voice. "No, no, I was just asking. Anyone can fake being a god with some magic powers and with a good body¡ªeven my son can do it, because he¡¯s the fastest in the world, after all," Altabet said while looking at me with a smirk. Bokkon¡¯s eyes burned with fury as he tried his best to hold back. I kept my gaze locked on the king, my expression icy. Beside him, Aurthor was sweating profusely. "So, are you asking for a war? I don''t mind that. I will show you my power by killing every single being that exists in this land," I replied in a cold, unforgiving tone. The narrative has been illicitly obtained; should you discover it on Amazon, report the violation. Altabet listened and suddenly burst into laughter. Bokkon and I froze, staring at him in confusion. "I was just testing you. I know how strong you are. If you can react to Aurthor''s movements, you''re no joke," he said with a broad grin. "..." Bokkon and I exchanged silent glances. "I was just checking how you would react as a ruler," Altabet said with a chuckle. I looked at him with a deadpan expression. (Bruh...seriously?) "Sorry for acting like that," Altabet said with a grin. Aurthor glared at his father with a mixture of fear and embarrassment. "And thank you for coming to today''s feast. We''ll be celebrating the alliance between our kingdom and the country of the Goddess herself," Altabet said. "Yeah...you got me there for a minute," I replied, exhaling slowly. "I heard your country makes excellent fruits and clothes¡ªand I can see that for myself," Altabet said while glancing at my dress. "Yeah, I was thinking of opening shops in this kingdom if you don''t mind," I said softly. "Oh? Are you planning to become a merchant?" he asked, raising a brow. "Yeah...you can say that. It''s someone''s wish...someone I used to know," I replied, my voice softening. Bokkon¡¯s face turned sad. He knew exactly who I was talking about. "Well then, you can open it whenever you want," Altabet said casually. "Really? Can I?" I asked, surprised. "Of course. How could I refuse the Heaven Goddess herself?" he said with a smile. "Thank you for your generosity," I replied with a small smile. "Well then, I''ll see you tonight at the party," Altabet said, standing up. "I have to make some preparations, so I''ll head back. Thank you for the conversation." With that, he turned around and left the room. "I would''ve killed him," Bokkon muttered through gritted teeth. "Sorry for what my father did. He can be...reckless sometimes," Aurthor said while walking toward us. "It''s fine. I don¡¯t mind it that much, seriously," I replied. Aurthor¡¯s expression froze as his mind drifted to the memory of me saying: "I will show you my power by killing every single being that exists in this land." "I see...you don''t mind it that much," he said with a nervous smile. "Oh yeah, I remember. I heard that you were called by the Supremes," Aurthor said, changing the topic. "Yes. Do you know why they called me?" I asked. "Hmm...no idea. It''s rare for them to summon someone personally," Aurthor replied, shaking his head. "I see...I wonder what they¡¯re up to," I murmured. "Who knows... But anyway, could you both follow me? I''ll show you your rooms," Aurthor said. We followed him through the castle hall. The corridor was enormous¡ªfar bigger than I expected. Bokkon¡¯s eyes widened in amazement. "This place is huge," he said. "Oh yeah, it''s pretty big," Aurthor agreed with a laugh. After a while, we reached two large doors. "This one is Sir Bokkon''s room," Aurthor said, pointing to the first door. "And that one is your room, Miss Sumi," he said, gesturing to the door farther down the hall. I opened the door and stepped inside. My eyes sparkled in awe. The room was vast and luxurious, decorated with intricate patterns and elegant furniture. In the center stood a massive bed with soft, white sheets and fluffy pillows. "Wow...this place is so godly," I said in amazement. "Lady Sumi, Prince Aurthor said he will take us to other places in the castle," Bokkon called from outside the door. "Oh sure! I''m coming," I replied, walking toward them. Suddenly, a sharp sensation pierced my mind. My Investigation Zone flared. I closed my eyes and focused. (Those people...they''re here..why??) It was the same group¡ªthe black hooded figures I''d seen when we first entered the kingdom. Seventeen of them. They were watching us from the shadows. (What are they trying to do...?) "Lady Sumi, are you coming?" Bokkon repeated. "Ah¡ªyeah, wait for me," I said, forcing a smile as I joined them. Chapter 25: Intruders It was nighttime, and in the middle of the city, large buildings glowed with lights. The place was crowded with people, and many shops were scattered around. Dance shows were ongoing, and on the wall of a house, a poster read: "The Great Stellar Kingdom and Paradise Garden Alliance: The Land of the Living God" A man wearing a black hoodie approached the poster, staring at it before stabbing it with a knife. Inside a large building, tables covered with white cloths were filled with delicious food and drinks. Many nobles dressed in expensive garments were conversing. In the corner of the room, a music band played with simple instruments like drums and violins. Suddenly, a man in a red coat holding a sword shouted, "King Altabet is entering!" At his words, everyone fell silent. The large door at the top of the stairs slowly opened. King Altabet, dressed in a fantasy white gown with his crown upon his head, entered. Behind him, several people held a large chair. The king stepped into the middle of the balcony, and those people placed the chair behind him. He sat, with Aurthor standing beside him in his armor, sword in hand. Altabet looked down at the crowd and announced, "Everyone, welcome to this great feast. Today, we are celebrating the alliance between The Great Stellar Kingdom and Paradise Garden, the country of the Goddess herself." The crowd erupted in applause. Altabet raised his hand, and the room fell silent. He continued, "And today, our special guest is none other than The Heaven Goddess herself. Please, everyone, welcome Lady Sumi Hana!" The room went still as all eyes focused on the door. The sound of footsteps grew louder. Slowly, I entered the room, wearing the white dress. Behind me, Bokkon held a large chair in his right hand. We made our way to Altabet, where Bokkon placed the chair behind me. I sat, and Bokkon stood beside me. In a soft voice, I greeted them, "Hello, everyone. It''s nice to meet you." The room was filled with stunned silence. Then, I continued, "I am very happy to make an alliance with this kingdom. I will try my best to support my friends and protect them as my people." Cheers erupted from the crowd.This content has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. "Lady Sumi!" "Lady Sumi!!" "Lady Sumi!!!" In my mind, I thought, (How foolish these people are, believing things from someone else''s words.) "So, everyone, let''s enjoy tonight!" Altabet exclaimed, raising his glass of wine. "Cheers!!" the crowd shouted in unison, lifting their glasses. I remained seated, watching them, feeling detached. "Aren''t you going to eat anything, Lady Sumi?" Aurthor asked from beside me. I glanced at him and softly replied, "Oh, no. I''m not in the mood to eat right now." "Oh, is that so..." Aurthor replied. In my mind, I spoke to Bokkon. (Bokkon, those people are at the back gate of this building. They''ve killed the guards stationed there.) (What are they up to? They''ve been following us since we arrived here.) Bokkon responded. I remained still, but my Investigation Zone alerted me. The figures outside were setting up a strange box and preparing a potion and powder. (They''ve surrounded the whole building... What are they trying to do?) I thought. [I think they are here for you. You know that, right?] Aries asked. (Yes, but do they really doubt me that much? I don''t think that''s their only reason.) I replied. [Indeed. And I believe they are the same ones who stalked Paradise Garden, hiding their presence effectively.] Aries concluded. (I think that too...) But before I could say anything else, I felt something. (Bokkon... here they come.) Suddenly, a massive explosion rocked the downstairs. The right wall of the building was blown open, and debris flew, hitting and killing many people. Chaos erupted as people scrambled to escape. Altabet stood up, his face drenched in sweat and fear. He screamed, "What is going on?!" Aurthor unsheathed his sword. "I''ll go and see!" he shouted. He jumped down and was about to run off, but four people in black hoodies entered through the hole in the wall. Aurthor confronted them. "Who are you people?!" he demanded. One of them threw a black ball at him. Aurthor slashed the ball in half with his sword, but it exploded into a web, trapping him. The web emitted electrical shocks, and Aurthor screamed in pain, losing consciousness. "Aurthorrrrrrrrr!" Altabet screamed. Knights rushed in and pulled Altabet away. "Sir, you must be protected at any cost!" they shouted. They escorted him away while Bokkon and I stayed where we were, watching the situation unfold. More hooded figures emerged from the hole in the wall and the doors, filling the room. One of them shouted, "Today, we will kill you, fake God! You will pay for your deceit!" I calmly spoke in a small voice, "Bokkon, keep them alive." Bokkon nodded and replied, "Yes, Lady Sumi." He unsheathed his katana and leapt down. The intruders drew their swords and bows. [Total number of enemies: 36] Aries informed. The archers fired glowing arrows at Bokkon. He swung his katana, cutting every single arrow in midair. He dashed toward the enemies. "Paralyzation magic!" he shouted. His katana glowed purple, and with each slash, the enemies fell to the ground, paralyzed. One of them collapsed, and their hoodie fell off, revealing yellow hair and long ears. [True Appraisal: They are elves.] Aries noted. "Huh, what? Elves?" I said, confused. One of the attackers threw another black ball at Bokkon. This time, Bokkon threw his katana into the air and clapped his hands. He teleported mid-air, caught the katana, and continued to slash the enemies one by one. Aurthor had regained consciousness and saw Bokkon fighting alone. "Si-sir... Bokkon..." Aurthor said weakly. Moments later, every single one of the enemies was lying on the ground, paralyzed. Bokkon walked toward Aurthor and cut the web that trapped him, freeing him. He then returned his katana to its sheath. Aurthor slowly stood, holding his head. I floated into the air and gently descended. I spoke softly, "Bokkon, collect these people and take the humans away if they are still alive." Bokkon nodded. "Yes, Lady Sumi." Aurthor slammed his hand against the ground in frustration. "I couldn''t even do anything... why... why am I so useless?" I looked at him and spoke in a soft tone, "That''s not right, Aurthor. Defeat doesn¡¯t define you; it refines you. Every fall is a lesson, and every lesson brings you closer to your true strength. Learn from your defeat and rise stronger." I walked forward and raised my hand, summoning vines from the ground to bind the elves. Aurthor silently watched me, then smiled and said, "You truly are special, Lady Sumi..." Chapter 26: Result of Selfishness After the incident at the feast party yesterday, four people were dead and eleven were heavily injured. The news spread all across the kingdom that some people had come to assassinate the God, but they were captured by her. Inside the castle, deep underground, there was a prison in a dark room. The elves were inside a cage, locked and still tied with vines. Me, Bokkon, and Aurthor were standing outside, looking at them. I was in the middle, and Bokkon and Aurthor were standing beside me. I raised my voice and asked, "Who are you people, and why do you want to kill me?" They were struggling to break out, but the vines were too strong. However, one of them spoke, "Don''t give us that shit, you monster!" Bokkon put his hand on his katana, about to draw it out. I raised my hand and stopped him. "Answer my question... what is the reason that you want to kill me?" I asked again. That same guy spoke again, "Reason? We have every reason to kill you... because of you... because of you... we lost many of our people!" he said in an angry tone. Me, Bokkon, and Aurthor were confused when he said that. "What are you saying? I have never met you people before," I replied. "Yeah, you haven''t, but we have met those monsters you sent to our land to attack us," the male elf replied. I was silent for a moment and then replied, "What do you mean? I haven''t sent any monsters or anything to attack you people." "Fuck off!!!" he screamed. "Those monsters used to live on the TEOD island, but when you got there, you drove them away towards our land, where we were living peacefully... Those monsters came out of nowhere and attacked our village. They killed many of our warriors who went to fight against them... just because of youuuu!!!!" he screamed, his voice filled with pain.Unlawfully taken from Royal Road, this story should be reported if seen on Amazon. As he said that, I suddenly remembered that he was right. I made those monsters run away from the island so I could live peacefully... Aurthor looked at me and asked, "Miss Sumi, is he saying tru¡ª" he started but then saw my face... filled with tears. Bokkon also saw me and was surprised. "Lady Sumi, are you alright!?" he asked. I raised my hand, and the vines that were holding the elves disappeared. As that happened, the elves were confused, but Bokkon and Aurthor quickly drew out their swords and stood in front of me. I pushed them both away, and they got confused as I did that. In a small voice, I said, "Can you take me to the place where your other people are?" The male elf looked at me with his yellow eyes, unsure of what to say. --- Far away from the kingdom, in the middle of a jungle, many elves sat around. They had made many tents and campfires, cooking fish and meats. Then suddenly, the sound of footsteps came. They looked toward the source of the sound, and then those elves wearing black hoodies entered. As the others saw them, their faces glowed with smiles, and they ran toward them. An old elf was there, with white hair and a beard, his eyes closed, holding a wand. "So did you complete your mission, Yooto?" the old elf asked. The male elf in front slightly looked down and said in a hesitant voice, "Elder... the thing is... that..." Suddenly, from between them... I walked forward and stood there, looking at them with a cold face. Bokkon and Aurthor also came and stood beside me. "And... who are these young kids?" the elder asked. Yooto replied with a snake-like voice, "It''s... the... Heaven Goddess..." As he said that, every other elf''s face turned to horror, even the elder. Everyone there stepped back quickly, moving far from us. "Elder, please listen to us..." Yooto tried to say. "You betrayed us, didn''t you?!" the elder screamed. "No, that''s not ¡ª" Yooto tried to say, but suddenly... I went on my knees, put my hand on the ground, and bowed my head. Bokkon and Aurthor''s eyes widened in surprise. "L-Lady Sumi..." Bokkon said. "I know what I have done, and I am truly sorry for that... and I know my apology won''t bring the dead back," I said in a soft tone. After that, Bokkon also went on his knees and bowed down. Aurthor, in shock, also went on his knees and bowed down. "No matter how many times I say sorry, the things you all have been through won''t change... because of my selfishness, many of your people lost their lives," I continued saying. "I am ready for any punishment you are willing to give, even if it''s death..." I said. Bokkon and Aurthor''s eyes widened in shock. "Please forgive my lord for what she has done. If you want to give punishment, then I am ready to take it in her place. There are people waiting for her to return... her life is very precious to those people who are living in her debt, so please..." Bokkon begged. As we said that, everyone there went silent, watching us. We kept bowing down there. Then suddenly, the elder approached me, went on his knees, and raised my head. My eyes were in tears. He looked at me with a smile and said, "We forgive you." "H..huh..?" I said in confusion. Bokkon and Aurthor also raised their heads in confusion. "Your rank is that of a god, and here you are, bowing down to us, begging for forgiveness. And there are people who are ready to die for you. Then... you aren''t a bad person, and your face tells that too... you are truly a.... god," he said with a smile. I wiped my tears and looked at him. "Are you serious..." I asked. The elder smiled and replied, "Yes." He turned around and said, "Everyone agrees with me, right?" Every other elf there smiled and nodded their heads. Yooto came forward and said, "Lady Sumi told us that she will give us a place in her country to stay as her apology, so I brought her here to you." The elder heard that and looked at me. "Yes... that''s true. I will welcome you to my land, and I swear to protect your race no matter what I won''t abonded you...." I replied in a soft tone. The elder thought for a while, then turned back and said, "Well then, who is ready to live in the land of the God?!" The other elves there cheered and screamed. I softly smiled and, in my mind, I said, (Not everyone in this world are bad...) Chapter 27: All Together "The way others treat you shapes your perception, making you believe that everyone will treat you the same¡­ until you meet someone who proves you wrong and changes your heart," I said while standing on the balcony of the castle, looking at the view of the city. "Lady Sumi, I''m glad you are alright," Altabet said from behind. I turned around, looked at him, and replied in a soft tone, "Yes, I am happy to see that you are also fine too." He stood beside me and, with a serious voice, asked, "So who were those people?" I smiled softly and replied, "Well, you know, they were just pranking like you." His face showed confusion and shock. "P-prank?" he asked. "Yes, they were testing how I would react as a ruler," I said with a smile. He sighed and said, "Well, I can''t argue with you." "The feast was completely ruined though. I was hoping you could enjoy it with us," he said. I shook my head and replied, "Just by seeing how much the people here believe in me was the feast for me." He smiled and closed his eyes. I looked up at him and, in a small voice, said, "Oh, by the way, King Altabet, I have a small favor." He looked at me with a curious expression and replied, "A favor?" "Yes," I replied. "Can I have 30 Fuboko carts with a driver on each?" As I said that, his eyes widened in shock. "30... carts...!!" he asked in disbelief. "Yes, I got some passengers with me," I replied. After a while, I was standing at the castle gate, and beside me was Aurthor. In front of us stood Altabet and Gearor. "Son, are you sure you want to go with her?" Altabet asked. The story has been taken without consent; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident. Aurthor nodded and, with a smile, replied, "Yes, Father, I want to become stronger. I want to learn from Miss Sumi, and I want to become a great ruler... just like her." Altabet nodded and replied, "I see. If that''s your wish, then you shall go. But don''t forget that you are still the prince of this kingdom. You are the future of this land¡ªdon''t forget that." "Yes, Father, I won''t forget. I will become strong so I can protect them when I become the king," Aurthor replied with a smile. Aurthor and I turned around, walking towards the cart in the corner, but suddenly, I stopped and said, "Gearor." He looked at me and replied, "Yes?" "I might call you for help sometimes. Is that okay with you?" I asked. He smiled, closed his eyes, and replied, "How can I say no to you, Lady Sumi?" I smiled, opened the door of the cart, and sat inside. "Alright then, Father, I''m off," Aurthor said as he sat in the driver¡¯s seat. Then, we flew forward into the sky. Below, I could see the city filled with people. After a while, when we crossed the walls of the Stellar Kingdom, I looked outside the window. There was another cart, and the driver was... Bokkon. He looked at me with a smile. In his cart, the passengers were the elder elf, Yooto, and two other elves. Behind us were all 30 other carts filled with elves following behind. We were flying like a flock of birds. We traveled across the ocean, and after a while, Paradise Garden came into view. In the training field, Jekkob and the others were training. Suddenly, he saw the huge number of carts approaching, and his eyes widened in surprise. "What is all this..." he asked in disbelief. Many other Beastmen started looking towards the carts in the sky. The mayor was also on the ground, looking at the carts with a smile on his face. His mind flashed back to a memory where he was drinking alcohol with some humans and enjoying himself. Then suddenly, my voice spoke in his mind. (Mayor, are you there?) (L-Lady Sumi! Yes, I am here, and I wasn¡¯t drinking any alcohol!) he replied in panic. (I want you to do something for me,) I said. (I am bringing some people with me. Can you go to the west area and cut the trees there to create a landing area?) (Huh? Some people?) he asked. (Yes... new members of our family,) I said softly. He smiled and replied, (I see... as you wish, Lady Sumi.) His smile grew as he saw the huge number of carts. "Everyone, head west!" Bokkon screamed. All the carts turned and saw a very large flat circular area, big enough to fit all the carts. First, Aurthor and my cart landed. Then, one by one, the others followed. After a moment, every single cart was on the ground. Aurthor opened the cart door, and I slowly stepped out. As I looked behind me, all the elves were there¡ªsome smiling, others with curious expressions. From the front, Jekkob, the mayor, and many Beastmen approached us. "Wha-... elves?" Jekkob said in confusion. I looked at them. They were staring at us with confused expressions. I slowly walked towards them and raised my voice. "Everyone, please welcome the new members of our Paradise Garden family. These are elves who will be joining us. They didn¡¯t have a place to live, so I brought them with me." Everyone fell silent upon hearing that, but suddenly, they burst into cheers and joy, starting to talk with each other. I looked behind me, and the elves were watching me. "Welcome to the family," I said with a smile. The elves'' faces glowed with happiness, and some of them even burst into tears. Jekkob was still in shock, but he smiled and said, "You truly are something else." The Beastmen and elves started talking with each other. They went to see the village and farms, and some even took the elves to my church, where the elves joined in worship. I took the mayor, the elder elf, and some others aside and said, "This forest is all yours. You guys make houses in trees, so I thought this place would be good. There is a big lake over there where you can make farms, and the trees are strong, so no need to worry about them breaking." Suddenly, Bokkon called me from afar. I looked at him and started walking towards him. "Now I understand why you guys call her the Heaven God and care about her," the elder elf said while looking at the mayor. The mayor looked at him and, with a smile, replied, "Yes... she also accepted us as family, just like you guys. We also know how it feels to lose our homes and friends..... This place is what we call home." The elder elf smiled and extended his hand for a handshake. "My name is Zeon. I am the elder of the elves." The mayor also raised his hand for a handshake and replied, "My name is Fareo. I am the mayor of the Beastmen. It¡¯s nice to meet you." They both shared a smile, and Fareo said, "Let¡¯s get along." Zeon nodded his head and replied, "Yeah." Chapter 27.5: Whats on the Dark Somewhere in the middle of the ocean, there lies a land covered in dark fog. The land is filled with buildings and farms, yet only a few people walk the streets, quietly conversing with one another. At the heart of the city stands a massive black castle, heavily guarded by soldiers stationed outside. Inside the castle, in a grand room filled with tables and chairs, people are diligently working on paperwork. However, in the center of it all, a man sits with his hands behind his head, drinking alcohol. He wears a brown coat, his long black hair falling over his shoulders, and his piercing purple eyes gleaming in the dim light. "Work faster, you fuckers!" he screams, hurling his glass at one of the workers. Suddenly, the door swings open, and a group of men clad in silver armor step inside. One of them speaks up. "Sir Geazol! The king is calling for you." Geazol glances at them and scoffs. "Huh? The king? What does he want now?" If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. Please report it. He rises from his seat and strides toward the door, glancing back at the workers. "Don''t you dare stop working, you assholes! You won''t get your money if you slack off! Hahahahahaha" Slamming the door behind him, he walks through the dimly lit halls. Eventually, he reaches a grand black door and pushes it open. The room beyond is vast and empty, with black pillars lining the space. Fire torches mounted on the pillars flicker, casting a faint glow. Geazol steps forward and calls out. "Yo! Hermahat! Did you call me?" At the far end of the room, a black throne sits atop a raised platform. A man draped in a black cape reclines upon it, his long black hair obscuring his eyes. A dark crown rests upon his head. "Geazol, I want you to go to a certain place and investigate it," Hermahat commands. Geazol raises an eyebrow. "Huh? Investigate?" "Yes. There is a newly established country called Paradise Garden. Its ruler is a girl named Sumi... People are calling her the Great Heaven Goddess," Hermahat explains. "Pfft! Do you actually believe that kind of shit?" Geazol scoffs, his voice dripping with arrogance. Hermahat stands from his throne, his presence dark and commanding. "Go there and do as I say. Announce yourself as a representative of the Darkon Kingdom and propose a friendship... And, Geazol¡ª" His voice deepens. "Don''t do anything reckless. I am sending you because you are my friend." Geazol sighs, rubbing his forehead. "Tch. This so-called Goddess better be sexy~ otherwise, I wouldn''t wanna stay in some shitty place." Hermahat turns away, his voice echoing in the darkness. "Now, go." As his words fade, his figure vanishes into the shadows. Geazol smirks and turns toward the door, walking out with a cocky stride. "Well, let''s see what this Goddess looks like~." Chapter 28: The Three Students "So, Lady Sumi, when will you return?" Yooto stood there, holding a sword in his hand. Beside him stood Bokkon and Aurthor, also gripping their weapons. We were at the village gate, which was made of brick this time. I looked at them and said, "It won''t take me long. I''ll go and eliminate the remaining monsters that fled from this island so they won''t cause any more trouble." Bokkon stepped forward. "I can come with you too." I shook my head. "No, you stay here with the others and protect everyone. I''ll be fine on my own." Bokkon closed his eyes and, with a serious tone, said, "I see. Alright then... but please be careful." I nodded, turned around, and vanished from sight. Aurthor stepped forward. "She really takes this seriously, huh." Bokkon nodded. Yooto added, "She really is something else..." Bokkon looked at them and said, "Well, we three are her personal students, so we need to learn everything from her and follow her orders." Aurthor nodded with a smile. "Yes, that''s right. And I''m surprised that Sir Yooto were also selected as one of her students." Yooto looked at him, then his mind drifted into a memory where he was standing on a tree, watching the elves build houses and farms in the jungle tree. Then suddenly, I appeared beside him. "L-Lady Sumi!" he said in shock. "Hello, Yooto. I have something to tell you," I said softly. "H-huh? What is it?" he asked in confusion. "I would like you to train with me alongside Aurthor and Bokkon," I replied. "W-what?!" he exclaimed in surprise. "You have a great amount of magical energy inside you, and your potential is very high. I would like you to become one of my personal students," I said gently. Stolen from its original source, this story is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings. Yooto''s face turned red from the compliments. "Y-your personal... student..." I nodded. He thought for a while, then suddenly fell to his knees and said, "Yes, please, Lady Sumi... make me your student. I want to become stronger so I can protect my people... protect this country alongside you and the others." I smiled, placed my hand on his head, and a green light appeared. "You are now connected with me and the others through telepathy. You can talk to each other in your minds," I said. He looked surprised but smiled and nodded. "I''m looking forward to your bright future, Yooto," I said with a smile. As Yooto recalled this, his heart raced. "Well... I also wanted to become stronger, so I decided to train under her." He said Bokkon looked at them and raised his katana and with a smile he said. "Then why don''t we have a sparring match?" Aurthor raised his sword and smiled. "Fine then, let''s do it." He replied in confident Yooto''s face turned pale, and he started to sweat. "Well....I... am new, so I''m not that strong or experienced. You guys can fight. I don''t want to die... hehe." After that they went to a large, flat area. Bokkon and Aurthor stood face to face while Yooto watched from a distance. "So, are you ready?" Bokkon asked. Aurthor smiled. "Yes, what about you?" Bokkon nodded. Then, in an instant, they drew their swords and clashed, sparks flying from their blades as they moved at high speed the sound of intense sword clashing comming out rapidly. Yooto, watching from afar, was amazed. "They... are... fast..." Aurthor raised his sword. "Light Sword Magic: Magic Slash!" He slashed his sword in the air, releasing a yellow energy wave toward Bokkon. But Bokkon threw his sword into the air, clapped his hands, and teleported to grab it midair. "Phantom Leap!" Bokkon said holding his sword and in his mind he says (It''s a magic i learned from Lady sumi she taught me this skill called Phantom Leap Throwing my katana forward, I can channel a small fraction of my soul into it. I can feel the connection, like an invisible thread linking me to the katana. The moment my fingers release the hilt, it''s no longer just an object¡ªit''s an anchor. A part of me now exists within that blade, waiting to pull me in. With a sharp clap of my hands, I can trigger the link. My soul fragment distorts the space around the Katana, pulling my entire body through the tether in an instant. It¡¯s not like normal teleportation, where I vanish and reappear¡ªI¡¯m literally being drawn to my own soul. Yet, the Katana stays exactly where it is. That¡¯s the key¡ªmy technique doesn¡¯t swap places, and it doesn¡¯t move the object. Instead, it bends the space around my soul fragment and yanks my physical form toward it. To anyone watching, it looks like I just blinked across the battlefield in an instant.) Bokkon threw his sword toward Aurthor, clapped his hands, and teleported instantly in front of him, slashing his sword. Aurthor raised his sword and blocked it, smiling he said. "You are fast... but not as fast as me." With a yellow flash, Aurthor vanished. Bokkon couldn''t see him and started looking around. Suddenly, Aurthor appeared behind him and punched his back. Bokkon tried to throw his katana in the air and clap his hands, but before he could, Aurthor grabbed his katana and flew high into the sky. Bokkon clapped his hands, teleporting, but was shocked to find himself beyond the clouds. As he started to fall, he screamed, "Alright, alright, you winnnnnnn! Now please save me Prince Aurthorrrrrrrrr!!!" Aurthor caught Bokkon, and in an instant, they were back on the ground. Aurthor set Bokkon down, who was breathing heavily and sweating. Yooto ran towards them. "Are you two okay?" Yooto asked Aurthor smiled and replied "Yes, perfectly fine." Bokkon looked at him and, with a heavy breath, said, "I don''t think so..." The three of them started to laugh... But suddenly... a dark fog surrounded them. All three were confused. "W-what is this?" Yooto asked. "I don''t know," Aurthor replied. Then Bokkon spoke. "Someone... is coming." He pointed forward. They looked ahead and saw a shadow in the fog approaching. All three gripped their swords tightly. As the shadow came closer, they saw a man wearing a brown coat. He had long black hair falling over his shoulders, and his piercing purple eyes locked onto them. The man smirked and said in a cocky voice, "Hello there, boys." Aurthor stepped forward, holding his sword. "Who are you... and why are you here?" "Now, now, dear prince, cool down," the man said. Aurthor''s eyes widened. "Y-you know me..." The man looked at him, placing his hands in his pockets. "Who doesn''t know the fastest person to ever live? I didn¡¯t expect to meet you here, though." He started laughing, covering his face with his hands, then said, "As for me, you can call me Geazol. I am from the Darkon Kingdom, and I came here to propose a friendship... Chapter 29: The Shadow Enforcer He started laughing, covering his face with his hands, then said, "As for me, you can call me Geazol. I am from the Darkon Kingdom, and I came here to propose a friendship..." "Darkon Kingdom?" Bokkon said in a small voice. Aurthor''s face turned to horror. He looked at Bokkon and said, "Sir Bokkon... this man... is dangerous." Bokkon looked at Aurthor in confusion and asked, "Huh? What do you mean?" Geazol gave a creepy smile and said, "Looks like the prince has realized who I am... but looks like this kid is just born from his mother''s womb." Bokkon looked at him in anger and asked, "Huh? What did you just say?" Geazol gave him a middle finger and, with a smirk, said, "You are a fucking asshole." Bokkon got enraged, raised his katana, and dashed towards Geazol, slashing at him... but Geazol raised his hand, grabbed the katana, choked Bokkon¡¯s hand, separated the katana from him, and delivered a strong punch to Bokkon''s gut, making him unconscious. "Sir Bokkon!!" Yooto screamed and tried to run towards him, but Aurthor grabbed him by the hand and, in a small voice, said, "No, don''t do it... we can''t win against him." Yooto looked at Aurthor in shock but had no other choice. Geazol put his leg on Bokkon''s face, looked at Aurthor and Yooto, and said, "So, are you going to take me inside, or should I kill this bastard?" Aurthor swallowed hard and, with a nod, said, "Please come in, then." Geazol started laughing, kicked Bokkon, and began walking forward. "Well, that''s a good boy prince for ya." Aurthor quickly went near Bokkon and picked up his body. Yooto came and placed his hand on Bokkon''s body and used "Healing." A green light started to glow on Bokkon, and his face became a bit better. "Who even is that guy...?" Yooto asked Aurthor. Aurthor looked at him and, with a serious face, said, "Geazol, The Shadow Enforcer... he is a friend of the king of Darkon Kingdom. He isn''t even involved with the Royal Rank, yet he can order anyone. What''s more terrifying is his powers... He can summon dark shadows that are incredibly strong... and he has borrowed one single power from every shadow he has. He won''t take damage from swords or bows¡ªhe is immune to weapon attacks. He can summon dark fog, and inside that fog, light can''t enter, nullifying every light-based magic, so I can''t do anything either... My father used to tell me about him, but this is the first time I¡¯m meeting him in person." The story has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation. Yooto looked at Aurthor in horror after hearing all that. --- Later, Geazol was sitting inside the newly built town hall in the middle of the town. He was lounging on a red couch, and in front of him sat Zeon, the elder elf, and the mayor, Fareo. "So you are the mayor of the village, huh?" Geazol asked. "Yes, indeed, I am," Fareo replied. Geazol burst into laughter and said, "You are old as fuck, man, and you even got an old elf buddy like you! Hahahahahaha!" Zeon stayed silent, closing his eyes. "So, you said you came for a friendship relationship?" Fareo asked. "Yeah, yeah, but I don''t wanna talk with you. Where is the chick you guys call a Goddess? I really wanna see her," he said in a cocky voice. Zeon and Fareo gave him a cold, rage-filled look, but they knew they shouldn''t make a move. "Our Lord is out on her work, so she won¡¯t be here for a while," Zeon replied. "Oh, man, that''s a shame," Geazol said. "Well then, shouldn¡¯t you guys take good care of your guest? Go and bring some food for me. I''m hungry," he said while waving his hand. Zeon and Fareo stood up and walked outside. Geazol kept lying there, putting his hands on his face. "Man, what a disappointment. I wanna see the Sumi chick so badly." --- Meanwhile, inside another house in town, Bokkon was sleeping in bed with Aurthor and Yooto sitting beside him. Bokkon slowly opened his eyes, and Aurthor and Yooto quickly moved closer. "How are you feeling, Sir Bokkon?" Yooto asked. "I am fine... where is that bastard?" Bokkon asked. "He is at the town hall talking with the mayor and the elder," Aurthor replied. Bokkon tried to stand up and said. "Lemme go there too." But Aurthor grabbed his shirt and said, "Don¡¯t. It¡¯s dangerous... None of us can contact Miss Sumi through telepathy. I think he did something. We shouldn''t be reckless." Bokkon smashed his hand on the bed and screamed, "Damn it!" --- Geazol was still inside the town hall, lying on the couch, eating mangoes and drinking some juice. "Why is the food here better than in Darkon Kingdom? Looks like they must use some magic to grow it because these little demi-humans sure as hell can''t grow fruits this good! Hahaha!" After finishing eating, he stood up. "Looks like she isn¡¯t coming anytime soon. I should just return back for now." He started walking outside and looking around the streets. "This place isn¡¯t as bad as I thought it would be," he said. But suddenly, as he was walking, he saw an elf girl holding some fruits in a bag, walking alone. His face grew into a large smile, and he walked toward her. "Oi! You, elf." He screamed The elf turned around and saw him. "Y-yes, sir? How may I help you?" She replied Geazol went near her and grabbed her hand. "Wha-what are you doing?!" the female elf screamed. He opened the door of the house beside them and threw her inside. "N-no! Get away!" the elf screamed. He grabbed both her hands, but the elf girl screamed and kicked him. Geazol got angry, delivered a strong slap to her face, and she stopped moving. Then he grabbed her clothes and tore them... --- After a while, he came out of the house, fixing his clothes. "Man, that was fun. I should be going now. I''m bored sitting here." Then a dark fog appeared, and he vanished... --- In the evening, a female beastman was walking by when she saw the door of the house open. She slowly walked closer, and as she looked inside, her eyes widened in shock. She fell to the ground and screamed, "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Aurthor, Bokkon, and Yooto were walking nearby. As they heard the scream, they rushed toward the girl. "What happened?!" Bokkon asked. The girl pointed forward inside the house. As the three looked inside, their eyes widened in pure shock... Chapter 30: Rage Of The God In the evening, the sky was orange, and three moons shone above. "Well, I think that was it?" I said while floating in the air above a vast jungle. Below me lay the old destroyed village of the elves. [Total kills: 197] [New skills: 29] [Still not enough for the next evolution] Aries informed me. "Yeah, I''m kind of tired now. I should return," I replied. Turning around, I flew towards Paradise Garden at high speed. [Do you need me to explain the new skills?] Aries asked. "No thanks," I replied. After a while, Paradise Garden came into view. I kept flying and soon crossed the town gate, landing in front of the church. I looked inside but saw no one. Looking around outside, I still found no one. Using telepathy, I called out: (Aurthor? Bokkon? Anyone there?) Then, with a serious and shaky voice, Yooto replied, (L-Lady Sumi... please... come here.) Hearing his distressed voice, I quickly activated Investigation Zone and located them near the Town Hall. Both the Beastmen and elves were gathered there. I teleported instantly. As I arrived, a woman''s sobbing filled my ears. The crowd parted upon seeing me, bowing their heads, their expressions sorrowful. (Why¡­) I asked. Slowly walking forward, I saw a female elf lying on a wooden platform with her eyes closed. Beside her, another female elf clutched her hand, crying, while a male elf stood behind them, tears streaming down his face. Behind them stood Bokkon, Aurthor, and Yooto, their expressions full of grief. The grieving mother suddenly rushed to me, tears staining her face as she fell to her knees, clutching my leg. "Lady Sumi, please! Please save my daughter! Please, Lady Sumi, please!" she begged desperately. The author''s content has been appropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon. The male elf also stepped forward and pleaded, "Lady Sumi... my daughter... please save her." Seeing them like this, my expression turned cold, my eyes widening. Slowly, I walked to the lifeless elf, placing my hand on her head. In a small, cold voice, I whispered, "Heal." [Error: You cannot heal the dead.] Aries informed me. "Heal..." I repeated. [Error.] "Heal..." I insisted. [Error.] "H... heal..." [Error.] [Just give u¡ª] Aries began, but suddenly¡ª A dark red crimson aura burst from my body. The sheer pressure in the air left everyone in shock. Bokkon, Aurthor, and Yooto stared at me in fear. Some struggled to breathe, others broke into a cold sweat. [Warning: Emotional Outburst!!!] [Mental healing: FAILED!] [Retrying...] [FAILED!] [Retrying...] [Success...] The aura faded, and everyone looked at me. My white hair covered my face as tears fell to the ground. "L-Lady Sumi..." Bokkon muttered shakily. "Why..." I whispered in a cold tone. Then suddenly, I screamed, "WHY CAN¡¯T I SAVE HER?! TELL ME WHY!!!" Everyone¡¯s faces were filled with sadness. I clutched my face and screamed again. "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!" The elf¡¯s parents collapsed, crying even harder. "WHY CAN¡¯T I SAVE HERRRRRRR?!" I screamed once more. [You cannot heal the dead.] Aries responded. "WHYYYYYYYY?!" I wailed. [Because¡­ you are not a god.] Aries stated. As she said that my mind flooded with memories The Mayor saying, "It¡¯s the Great Heaven God." Bokkon saying, "Nothing is impossible for you... because you are a god after all." Altabet saying, "The country of the Great Heaven Goddess herself!" Everyone bowing and worshipping me in my church. I fell to my knees, shocking everyone. [You were just acting as a god because they believed you were one¡­ but that doesn¡¯t make you a real god.] Aries said. Slowly standing up, I asked in a small, cold voice, "Bokkon¡­ who did it...." Bokkon, sweating, lowered his head and began explaining everything¡­ --- Meanwhile, in the Darkon Kingdom, inside the dark castle, Geazol sat on the king¡¯s throne, drinking alcohol. A dark fog appeared, but Geazol paid no attention and continued drinking. A voice emerged from the fog: "So, how did it go?" From the mist, Hermahat stepped forward. Geazol glanced at him and replied, "Nothing much. That Sumi chick wasn¡¯t in town, and the place was filled with demi-humans." Hermahat sighed. "Couldn¡¯t you have waited for a bit¡ª" Before he could finish, footsteps echoed through the hall. Both turned toward the source of the sound as a shadow approached from the fog. As it neared, the figure became clear¡ªit was Gearor. "Who the fuck are you, and how did you get here?" Geazol demanded. With a smile, Gearor replied, "Hello, gentlemen. I am Gearor, a messenger from Paradise Garden." Hearing this, Geazol and Hermahat tensed. "From Paradise Garden¡­" Hermahat muttered. "And why are you here?" Gearor looked at them coldly. "Our Lord, the Great Heaven God, Sumi Hana, has declared war on your kingdom." Both men were stunned. "WHAT?!" Hermahat exclaimed in confusion. Gearor turned and said, "I don¡¯t know what you have done¡­" His mind flashed back to earlier, when he had entered the church in Paradise Garden. "Lady Sumi, did you call me? My, my, I wonder what you are¡ª" He had stopped mid-sentence upon seeing my cold, terrifying expression. "Gearor, I want you to deliver a message to someone," I had instructed in a chilling tone. Recalling that moment, Gearor slightly turned back toward them and stated, "But just by looking at her face¡­ I can tell. You are not going to get a painless death... You have trapped yourself in a room with only two choices¡ªeither die¡­ or die." Enraged, Geazol shouted, "FUCK OFF, YOU ASSHOLE! DO YOU THINK WE¡¯LL BE SCARED BY SUCH A THREAT?!" He hurled his glass at Gearor, who dodged it effortlessly and glared at them. "Well, my job is done here. Best of luck on facing her rage," Gearor said. Geazol leaped from the throne, dashing toward him. "I¡¯LL FUCKING KILL YOU, BASTARD!" he roared. But before he could reach him, Gearor faded into thin air. The two men were left in eerie silence. Hermahat turned to Geazol, screaming, "Geazol, you moron! What did you do¡ª" Before he could finish, a massive explosion erupted outside. Both men looked on in shock. Outside, buildings burned, structures collapsed, and in the middle of the chaos, I hovered in the air, my cold eyes locked onto the castle¡­ Chapter 31: Battle and War The two men stood in eerie silence as the sound of the explosion echoed through the air. "What the fuck?!" Geazol screamed. Hermahat, confused, turned to Geazol. "You idiot! What did you do?!" he scolded. "I just..." Geazol tried to explain, but before he could finish, a massive explosion erupted in front of them. The entire front area was obliterated, engulfed in flames. Both of them looked ahead in shock and confusion. Then, the sound of footsteps emerged from the inferno. From within the flames, I approached them slowly, my cold eyes locked onto them. Hermahat''s face paled as he whispered, "White hair... green eyes... S-Sumi H-Hana?" Hearing this, Geazol turned to him, bewildered. "What?! This girl is that Goddess?" he asked in disbelief. In a small, chilling voice, I spoke. "Which one of you is Geazol?" Geazol scoffed and stepped forward, his voice dripping with arrogance. "I am Geazol. What do you want, you bitch?" Hermahat''s eyes widened in horror. "Geazol, run¡ª!" But before he could finish, I appeared in front of Geazol, grabbed his face, and smashed him into the ground. The entire area trembled as the castle walls crumbled, collapsing into the city. Hermahat gasp in shock but before he could do anything i punch him in the face and send him flying away "Ouchhhhhhhhhh! That hurt!!!" Geazol screamed in agony. Without hesitation, I grabbed him by the hair and hurled him through the air. He crashed through a wall and tumbled toward the ground, but before he could land, I appeared again and struck him with another punch. He plummeted to the ground with such force that deep cracks spread across the land. Panic consumed the city as people fled in terror. Buildings burned, screams filled the air, and chaos reigned. The author''s tale has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon. A thunderous explosion resounded in the distance. From within the smoke, Aurthor and Jekkob emerged. "Warriors of the Paradise!!!! Show no mercy to the enemy! They have harmed a flower of our garden and disrespected our God! Kill anyone who stands in our way!!!!" Aurthor roared, raising his sword high. Behind Jekkob, an army of Beastmen and Humans clad in white armor surged forward, their weapons glinting in the firelight. They charged into battle against the Darkon Kingdom¡¯s forces, a brutal clash erupting between the two sides. From the shadows of the forest, a vast Elven army stood silently, each warrior wielding a massive bow crafted from my dark vines. They pulled back their bowstrings, and dark arrows materialized out of nowhere. Yooto, standing at the forefront, raised his hand and commanded, "Fire!" The elves loosed their arrows. The dark projectiles streaked through the air, striking the kingdom with devastating explosions, obliterating structures and enemies alike. Meanwhile, in the Stellar Kingdom, the king received the news from Gearor about the war. Altabet made a serious face as he listened. Deep within a vast, dimly lit chamber, where the only illumination came from a colossal clock on the wall, a small winged girl flew inside, her voice filled with urgency. "Supremes!!!!!!!! The ruler of Paradise Garden has attacked the Kingdom of Darkon!" Silhouetted figures sat upon grand thrones in a row, their faces concealed by shadows. One of them spoke, a woman¡¯s voice cutting through the silence. "What is she thinking..." "Who knows?" a male voice responded. "She is the Goddess after all. She can do whatever she wants." Back in the Darkon Kingdom, war raged on. Death filled the air, and destruction spread with every passing second. Geazol, blood dripping from his nose and mouth, used healing magic to restore himself. He staggered to his feet. I walked toward him, my face hidden beneath my flowing white hair. "Damn it, you fucking bitch!!!!!!" Geazol howled. "You''ve made a huge mistake!!! Now you will pay!" He thrust his hand into the air, summoning countless burning dark orbs. "Dark Void!" he roared, and the black spheres hurtled toward me. I raised my hand, and dark fireballs ignited in the air around me. They shot forward, colliding with the Dark Void orbs, triggering an explosion so intense it blackened the sky. But my fireballs remained intact, continuing their deadly trajectory toward Geazol. "What?!" he gasped in disbelief. He frantically conjured a magic barrier, but my dark fireballs pierced through it with ease, detonating on impact. "AHHHHHHH!" Geazol¡¯s agonized screams filled the air. As the smoke cleared, he lay broken on the ground. His hands had been obliterated, but his regenerative magic restored them as he staggered to his feet once more. His eyes burned with rage as he uttered his next incantation. "Shadow Summoning!" "Dark Force!" A monstrous horde of skeletal warriors erupted from the ground, their hollow eyes glowing with malevolence as they charged toward me. I lifted my hand slightly and whispered a single word. "Push" An immense force rippled outward, shattering everything in its path. Buildings crumbled into dust, and the skeletal army was erased from existence in an instant. Geazol threw up a magic barrier in a desperate attempt to shield himself, but it cracked, then shattered entirely. The force sent him flying, crashing through multiple structures. In a blink, I appeared behind him in midair, grabbed his throat, and hurled him toward the ground once again. He struck the earth with such force that the entire battlefield trembled. His bones cracked, his eyes nearly bursting from their sockets¡ªbut his magic allowed him to regenerate once more. Fear crept into his eyes as I approached, my steps slow and deliberate. "Stay away, you fucking monster!" he screamed. "Shadow Summoning!" "Shadow Dragon!!!!" From his shadow, a colossal dragon emerged, its glowing red eyes piercing through the night. "Go and kill that bitch!" Geazol ordered. The dragon spread its wings and lunged at me, jaws wide open, ready to devour me whole. I remained still, clenching my fist. Dark lightning crackled around my hand. The moment the dragon reached me, I threw a single punch. A deafening thunderclap erupted as the sheer force of the blow annihilated the beast, reducing it to nothingness. Geazol suddenly reappeared behind me, a sinister grin on his face. In his hand, he held a dark, glowing sword. He slashed at me. I raised my arm to block it, but to my surprise, the sword cut through, severing my hand. Geazol stepped back, laughing maniacally. "How do you like that, bitch?! How does it feel to lose your hand¡ª" His laughter died as he looked again. My hand was still there¡ªcompletely unharmed. "What?!" he gasped, his confidence crumbling. I calmly raised my hand and opened a white circle in the air. Reaching inside, I pulled out my Katana. Geazol scoffed. "Hahaha, are you serious?! That won¡¯t even scratch me! I¡¯m immune to weapon magic! The tables have turned!" I unsheathed my Katana and let the scabbard fall to the ground. In my mind, Aries spoke. [Skill Activated] [Absolute Nullification] Chapter 32: Battle and War 2 [Skill Activated] [Absolute Nullification] "I think you have the wrong idea," I said in a cold tone. "Huh?" Geazol responded. I spoke again, my voice cold and quiet. "I could have killed you the moment I met you... but I am not going to kill you that easily. You humans are always lucky for some reason. You came into my land when I wasn''t around and returned safely after committing a crime. The elf girl you killed was the granddaughter of the Elder Elf, and because of you, their world has shattered into pieces..." Geazol looked at me, then dashed towards me with his sword. "Don''t we Demi-humans also have the right to live? Aren''t we also like you? We suffer, we cry, we love¡ªso why..." I said. "DIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" Geazol screamed and slashed his sword towards me. I raised my katana and split his sword in half. In an instant, I appeared behind him. He turned around to attack me again, but his hands were gone. Blood poured from the severed stumps. "Ahhhhhhh! My handssssssssss!" he screamed. "How is this possible... I shouldn''t take damage from swords..." he said, his voice filled with pain. I walked in front of him and slashed his legs, severing them. He fell to the ground and screamed in agony as his body slowly began to regenerate. I raised my leg and slammed it into his chest. The sound of his bones cracking echoed, and he vomited blood. "P-P-Please... f-forgive me..." he stammered. But I raised my katana and stabbed him in the stomach. His mouth opened in pain, but he couldn''t scream. In a cold voice, I said, If you spot this story on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation. "What? You also killed her... did you spare her when she begged you to let her go?" I started to rotate the katana inside his stomach, slicing through his organs. "Looks like your regeneration isn''t fast enough, so let me help you," I said, placing my hand on his chest and using Heal. His whole body completely healed, and his limbs were restored. But before he could do anything, I stabbed his leg. "Ahhhhhhhhh!" he screamed in pain. I raised my hand and summoned a fireball, pressing it against his stabbed leg. His screams intensified as he struggled. I pulled out the katana and stabbed his stomach. Blood spilled from his mouth and nose. "Burn," I commanded. The katana heated up and burst into flames. His screams grew even louder. I pulled back the katana and stabbed it inside his mouth, then withdrew it again. Blood flowed like a river, and he struggled to breathe. "Not yet..." I whispered, placing my hand on his face and using Heal once more. His whole body was restored, but before he could react, I squeezed his eyeballs, crushing them. He screamed in agony. Then, I grabbed his hair, placed my katana at his neck, and slowly started to slice through. He struggled desperately, but it was futile. Finally, I beheaded him. But... I placed his head back onto his neck and used Full Heal. His head reattached. And again, I slowly began to cut it off. Once more, I beheaded him, reattached the head, and healed him again. I raised my fist and delivered a crushing punch to his face, smashing him into the ground. His body became motionless. Slowly, I raised my leg and kicked between his legs¡ªagain and again. After a moment, I stopped. [He is dead.] Aries spoke. "Vitality absorption..." I commanded. A green light emitted from my body, reducing his corpse to dust. [New skill acquired: Weapon Attack Immunity Physical Attack Immunity The Dark Fog Shadow Summoning Shadow Command] I opened a white hole in the air, placed my katana inside, and closed it. My clothes were soaked in blood and dust. I slowly floated into the air. When I reached the sky, I looked down and saw the warriors of the Paradise Garden screaming in victory. "Investigation Zone" [Total deaths from Paradise Garden: 0] [Total deaths from Darkon Kingdom: 21,387] "Vitality absorption," I commanded. A green ball emerged from my body and descended into the middle of the kingdom. From above, a thousand green lights shot down, striking the corpses and turning them into dust. After a while, the light stopped, and the ball vanished. [Notice: Enough Life Energy for Next Evolution.] Aries informed me. But suddenly, I felt immense pressure in my head. I slowly fell to the ground, clutching my head as pain overwhelmed me. [Your body has received a high amount of energy at once, so it is struggling to absorb it all at once.] Aries explained. "It''s... f-fine," I said, struggling. [Notice: The other who was with Geazol is running away from the kingdom.] Aries said, showing me a vision of Hermahat preparing a Fuboko to escape. "S-Shadow... Summon..." I commanded, still struggling. A black magic circle with intricate patterns appeared in front of me. From within, a girl emerged. She wore a cropped, long-sleeve black sweatshirt with black accents, exposing her midriff, along with black combat-style boots with thick soles and long black gloves. She had long black hair and piercing red eyes. She bowed down to me and spoke confidently. "Did you summon me, Master?" "There... is a person trying to run... away from here... g-go and eliminate h-him," I ordered, my voice strained. She stood up and replied, "As you wish." Then she vanished into the shadows. My head throbbed harder, and I collapsed to the ground, screaming in pain. "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!" Chapter 33: 500 Years? Are you serious?! "Goddess my ass, she is a monster! I should run away before she finds me," Hermahat said while preparing a Fuboko. But from behind, a female voice spoke. "Are you trying to go somewhere?" He quickly looked behind and saw a woman with long black hair and red eyes. In shock, he said, "Who are you¡ª" but suddenly, he realized something and asked, "Are you a... Shadow Born?" The girl smirked and replied, "Oh, you can tell?" He smiled and stepped closer to her, saying, "Geazol must have sent you to save me! Now take me somewhere safe!" She started laughing, and with a confident voice, she said, "Do you think that bastard has enough power to summon me?" "What do you mean¡ª" he began to ask, but suddenly, a flashback of Sumi appeared in his mind. His eyes widened in shock as he turned around and dashed toward the Fuboko, quickly sitting on it. But in the next moment, the Fuboko collapsed. When he stood up and looked, he saw that the Fuboko had already been beheaded. The girl slowly started walking towards him. Hermahat took out a knife and screamed, "Go away! Or I''ll kill you!" The girl looked at him and replied, "Kill me with what?" He was confused, but when he looked down, he saw his hands were already severed and lying on the ground. In horror, he screamed, "M-my hands!!!" The girl came near him, kicked him in the face, and smashed him into the ground. "You are even weaker than that bastard," she said in a cocky voice. Raising her hand, a dark, burning sword appeared. Seeing this, he tried to move but couldn''t. "No¡ªNo!!" he screamed. But she slashed the sword, cutting off his head and killing him. Looking at his lifeless body, she summoned a dark flame in her hand and burned the corpse. Then, she turned around and walked away with a big smile on her face. As she walked, she started talking to herself. Find this and other great novels on the author''s preferred platform. Support original creators! "It feels so good to be free after such a long time. I thought I would never be free." "I''m very excited to see who my new master is! I hope she will be better than that jerk who couldn''t even summon me in the first place." After a while, she reached the place where I had summoned her, but she saw that... I was there, unconscious. She slowly approached me, and with a smile, she said, "Oh~ you are sleeping..." Meanwhile, outside the walls of the Darkon Kingdom, the Paradise Army was gathered in one place, having captured some humans and tied them with ropes. Suddenly, from inside, a girl emerged, carrying me in her arms. As Bokkon and Aurthor saw that, they rushed towards me, screaming, "Lady Sumi!!!" The girl stopped, and Bokkon and Aurthor demanded, "Who are you?!" The girl looked at them and, with a smile, replied, "Me? You can say I am her servant." Both of them were confused and asked, "Servant?... And... what happened to her?" Bokkon asked. With a confident voice, she replied, "Oh, nothing. She''s just sleeping." Both of them sighed in relief. "Sleeping, huh?" Aurthor said. --- When I slowly opened my eyes, I saw a white ceiling. I raised my upper body slowly. Bokkon, Aurthor, and Yooto were there, and as they saw me awake, they rushed towards me. "Are you okay, Lady Sumi?" Yooto asked. "I''m... fine. My head just hurts a little," I replied in a soft tone. A smile appeared on their faces, but then, from beside, a female voice spoke. "You are finally awake, Master~" I looked beside me and realized who she was. "Oh, you are the one I summoned," I said in a small voice. "Yes, yes~ and I completed the work you gave me~" she replied in a happy voice. "I see. Now you can go back," I replied. Her face turned to shock, and in panic, she replied, "Please don''t do this to me, Master! HuHuHu! I was finally summoned after 500 years, and you''re telling me to go back? No, please!" she said with a fake cry. I looked at her with a blank expression. "What''s with that look? I''m not joking! It''s seriously been 500 years!" she said. "Look, the rules of Shadow Summoning state that the summoner must be at least twice as strong as the Shadow Spirit they are summoning. And for the past 500 years, I haven''t been summoned a single time! I thought I would never be summoned again because there was only one person left who could use Shadow Summoning¡ªand he was a weakling! And now that I¡¯m finally summoned, you''re telling me to go back? Not fair!!!" she whined like a child. Bokkon, Aurthor, Yooto, and I looked at her with weird expressions. "Then you must be pretty strong..." Bokkon said. She looked at him and, with a smile, replied, "Yeah, right! I am the strongest in the Shadow World, after all!" she said proudly. "Alright, alright, you can stay for now... umm... Shadow Girl?" I said. She pouted. "Don''t call me that! I have a name! My name is..." She suddenly grabbed her head and dropped to her knees, screaming, "Ahhhhhhh! What''s my name?! It''s been so long that I forgot!!!!!!!" I sighed and looked at her, then in a small voice, I said, "Lunara..." "Eh?" She looked at me in surprise. "That''s your name..." I replied. Her body suddenly started glowing white. She went on her knees and whispered, "Lunara... that''s my name... Thank you, Master." Then, suddenly, she jumped and hugged me tightly, exclaiming, "Ahhhhh~ I''m so happy! Not just because I got summoned, but because I received powers from my Master too!!" "Powers?" I asked. "Yeah! Giving a name to your servant means granting them power too!" she replied. I looked at her with a cold expression and in a small voice, I said, "Did you act like you forgot your name for that...?" She shook her head rapidly. "No, no, no, no, no! I was telling the truth!" I sighed and looked at Aurthor, Bokkon, and Yooto. "So, how did it go?" I asked. Aurthor stepped forward and said, "Victory! We did not lose a single man from our army." I nodded my head. "I see. That¡¯s good..." Bokkon slowly approached and hesitantly spoke, "L-Lady Sumi, come with us. There is something we want to show you..." I looked at him, then pushed Lunara away. She fell to the ground. "Master~!" I slowly stood up and started walking with them. Chapter 34: Farewell I followed them, and Lunara trailed behind me, her smile lingering on her face. After a moment, we reached a group that included paradise knights, the mayor, and the Elder Elf. The land was dotted with humans, bound tightly in ropes. I approached them, my gaze sweeping over their weary faces. The mayor noticed me and quickly made his way toward me. "Lady Sumi...what should we do with these people?" he asked, his voice tinged with concern. I looked towards the group of humans, and after a small pause, I closed my eyes. My voice was soft but firm as I responded. "Treat their wounds, give them food... Don''t let them feel like outsiders." The mayor heard what i day and smiled, nodding in acknowledgment. "Yes, Lady Sumi." Bokkon approached from behind, his voice breaking the silence. "There are a total of 251 humans. Are we going to take them all?" he asked. I turned to face him, my expression resolute. "Yes... Let them live peacefully. They weren''t happy in their last home either because the king was a useless garbage," I said Bokkon grinned, the corners of his lips lifting in amusement. "Well, it''s like we''ll kill, and we''ll also save," he replied. I turned away, walking towards the Elder Elf. He noticed me approaching and stood silently, his posture stoic. "I''m sorry...... I couldn''t save your....granddaughter," I said, my voice tinged with regret. The Elder Elf smiled, though it was faint. "No, Lady Sumi... my grand daughter''s death has been avenged. Her soul can rest in peace now..." he answered, though I could see the sorrow lingering beneath his words. The narrative has been taken without permission. Report any sightings. I knew he was lying. The pain in his eyes spoke volumes, but for the sake of the other elves, he remained strong. As evening fell and the sun began to set, everyone gathered in a field just outside the town. We stood in a wide circle, the air heavy with grief. In the center, a grave had been made from white rocks, marking the resting place of the female elf. White flowers surrounded the grave, their petals glowing faintly in the twilight. Everyone held a white flower in their hands, bowing their heads in silence. Jekkob, Aurthor, Bokkon, and others were present in the circle as well. I stood near the grave with the family of the female elf. Her parents clung to each other, tears flowing freely. The Elder Elf stood apart, silently gazing at the grave of his granddaughter. I stepped forward slowly, raising my hand. A white flower appeared in my palm, and with a quiet breath, I placed it on top of the grave. I stepped back and bowed my head, One by one, the others kneeled and planted their flowers into the earth. The air was heavy with emotion as we paid our respects. As the ceremony ended, everyone slowly stood and began to leave. I was about to turn away when I saw the Elder Elf sitting alone by the grave. He hadn''t moved. Though I longed to approach, I decided to leave him in solitude. The grief of loss could not be shared with mere words. Later that night, the Elder Elf remained by the grave. The moonlight cast long shadows as he sat still in the silence. But the sound of footsteps broke the stillness. He looked over his shoulder and saw the mayor approaching. "Fareo? What are you doing here at this hour?" the Elder asked, his voice soft. "I should be asking that to you," the mayor replied, settling down beside him without another word. They sat in silence for a while. Then the mayor spoke, his voice barely a whisper. "You sure loved her huh....." The mayor looked at him, his face etched with empathy. "It''s hard for old people like us when someone younger dies," he said, his voice full of sorrow. The Elder Elf lowered his gaze, his eyes fixed on the ground. "I know she won''t come back now... but... she wouldn''t want you to stay sad like this forever," the mayor added, his tone gentle. The mayor reached over and pulled the Elder into a hug, his voice heavy with sadness. "But always remember that your brother here will always be beside you... It doesn''t matter if our races are different. Our hearts are the same. We feel the pain of losing someone we love... And I''ll feel that pain when I see you like this..." Tears began to fall from the Elder Elf''s eyes, his stoic fa?ade crumbling under the weight of his grief. He clung to the mayor, finally releasing the tears he had held back for so long. "You are such a sweet talker, you old dog," the Elder Elf muttered through his tears. "Yeah, and you''re such a crybaby, you old baby," the mayor replied with a chuckle. The two of them smiled together, the weight of their shared sorrow lifting slightly in each other''s company. --- I sat on a rooftop nearby, watching the two men from a distance. Lunara stand beside me, her gaze distant. "I''ve never seen an Elf and a Beastman get along this well," Lunara remarked, her voice quiet with a hint of surprise. I gave her a small smile, my eyes still fixed on the scene below. "Me neither," I replied softly. Chapter 35: Call from Above Somewhere at nighttime, in a dark jungle where only darkness prevails, a large pig-man with a humanoid body is running at high speed through the jungle. He is breathing heavily, sweat dripping down his face, but he pushes himself to run as fast as he can... --- "So, what are your powers, Miss Lunara?" Bokkon asked while looking at her. Bokkon, Aurthor, Yooto, Lunara, and I were inside the church. I was sitting on the top couch silently, closing my eyes. The others were sitting on the couches below, eating fruit and drinking juice. Lunara gazed at Bokkon with her black eyes and replied, "Hmmm, let me see... I am completely immune to any physical attack and dark or curse magic. I can summon a Shadow Army to fight for me. I can use Void Magic and After I received a name from Master, I gained a huge mana pool and some magic like Telepathy and Dark Fire and even if someone kills me, as long as my master is alive, I can revive as many times as I want." Everyone looked at her in surprise, their mouths open in shock. "And you were also saying something about the Shadow World..." Yooto asked while filling her glass with apple juice. She took a sip and replied, "Well, I don''t know where that place is, but it is where all Shadow Born stay, get stronger, and wait to be summoned by their master." "Hmmm, even you don''t know where that is, huh..." Aurthor said in a curious voice. "Yeah, we just get summoned directly from that place, so I have no idea about it," she said with a huff. But from behind, I spoke in a small, soft voice. Unauthorized duplication: this narrative has been taken without consent. Report sightings. "It''s inside me..." They all looked at me with confused expressions. "Pardon...?" Bokkon said. "That place is inside me," I replied straight. "Ehhhhhhh!!!!!" All four of them screamed in shock. "Master! Is it inside your stomach or something?!" Lunara said as she came near me and put her head on my stomach. "Let me listen if it''s there or not," she said, but I made a fist and punched her head. "Owwwwww!" she screamed and fell back, holding her head. "It''s not inside my body," I said. "It''s inside my existence..." I added, and all of them looked at me with serious faces. "When I stole the power of Void and Darkness from Geazol, I absorbed the entire Shadow World dimension inside me and acquired a skill called ''Shadow Command.'' At first, I thought it was for commanding shadows, but no... it was to command the entire Shadow World," I explained. All of their eyes widened in shock. "I can open a portal to the Shadow World, but I think it would be a bad idea to go there because that place is meant only for Shadow Born, not for other creatures," I said. "I see... that''s the case..." Aurthor said while looking at me in shock. Lunara suddenly got a big smile on her face, jumped on me, and wrapped herself around me. She rubbed her head on my chest and said, "My master is so strong~! I would have had sex with you if you were a boy~!" I raised my hand and punched her in the gut, sending her flying and crashing into the church wall. Aurthor, Bokkon, and Yooto looked at her with weird expressions. Then, suddenly, someone knocked on the door. "Let me see," Bokkon said and went to open it. "Gearor?" Bokkon said in a confused voice. Everyone looked towards the door, including me, and then Gearor spoke. "Hello, everyone. I see you guys are having a fun time here." "Who is this ugly guy?" Lunara said while looking at him. Gearor was shocked by her words and asked, "Ugly... are you talking about m-me..?" Lunara simply nodded her head, and Gearor fell to his knees, crying. "How can a beautiful woman like you call me ugly?! Noooo!" "Cut the act," Aurthor said in a serious voice. Gearor quickly stood up and said, "Oh, Prince Aurthor! I was just, you know, acting." Aurthor looked at him and, in a cocky voice, replied, "Oh, should I also act like I''m kicking you out of your job?" "Huhh!!" Gearor gasped. "That''s so cruel!!!" he exclaimed. Yooto chuckled from the side, covering his mouth with his hand. "So... why are you here, Gearor?" I asked in a small voice. Gearor looked at me and said, "Lady Sumi... there is something..." I looked at him silently. "Do you remember when I told you that the Supreme Rulers were calling you to meet them in person?" I slightly nodded my head and replied, "Yes." "Well, they want you to go there and meet them in two days," Gearor replied. Aurthor and Bokkon stood there in shock. "What... after two days?!" Aurthor asked. Gearor nodded and, with a huff, said, "They think I am Lady Sumi''s personal messenger, so they are giving the notices and orders to me, and I have to deliver them to her," he sighed and shook his head. "Don''t you want to be one?" I smiled and asked in a small voice. He looked at me, and a small smile formed on his face as he bowed his head and replied, "It would be an honor." I stood up and stepped down. "Lunara," I spoke. "Yes, Master," she replied instantly. "From today, you will be in charge of training Bokkon and the others," I said. As I said that, Bokkon, Aurthor, and Yooto looked at me in shock. "Ohh~ sure~! I''ll make sure they become strong~!" she said, then slowly turned to look at them. "We''re done for..." Yooto said. Bokkon and Aurthor nodded their heads with forced smiles. (Well, let''s see... who these Supreme Rulers are...) I thought to myself. Chapter 36: In The Clouds *The Day Of Meeting* I stand at the gate of the town, many people watching me. Beside me, Gearor stands silently. "Lady Sumi, are you sure you don''t want us to go with you?" Bokkon asks, worry etched on his face. "Yes, miss Sumi, it would be good if we also come with you," Aurthor chimes in. Yooto, standing beside him, nods in agreement. I look at them and reply softly, "No, it''s fine. You guys stay here and look after the town. I will go with Gearor since he knows where the Supremes are." Suddenly, Lunara appears at my side, grabbing my leg. "HuHuHu, master, please take me with you too!" She said with a fake cry I look at her and respond, "Your job is to train them. And anyway why are you acting like this? I can call you, and you can teleport wherever I am." She gives a small smile. "Well, that... I, umm..." she trails off, unable to finish her sentence. I grab her by her shirt and gently set her aside. "Well, it''s time for me to go. Everyone, take care." I said Everyone bows their heads as I walk toward the Fuboko cart parked nearby. Gearor opens the door for me, and I step inside, sitting down. He then takes his seat at the driver''s position. The cart lifts off into the blue sky. As we soar above the vast ocean, I look out the window, taking in the view. In my mind, I speak to Gearor. This tale has been unlawfully lifted without the author''s consent. Report any appearances on Amazon. (Gearor) I said (Yes, Lady Sumi.) He replied (So, what kind of people are these Supreme Rulers?) I ask. (Well, I don''t know much about them either. I know that they are the highest rank in the human race and are extremely strong. The headquarters of the Supreme Court is in the middle of the sky, between the clouds. The last time I went there was when King Altabet were called for a country meeting a few years ago. Since then, I haven''t been there.) he replies. (I see...) I say thoughtfully. (And by the way, Lady Sumi, the king were surprised when you suddenly attacked the Kingdom of Darkon.) he adds. (Oh, really?) I ask. (Yes, and he was laughing because of your reason for attacking.) He laughs lightly. (Huh? Why?) I ask, curious. (Well, because... that kind of thing is normal in other countries.) He becomes serious. (There are always people filled with lust, and women are like toys for those men.) I make a serious face and reply, (I understand that, Gearor... but I named my country "Paradise Garden" because I want it to be a place where no one lives with fear or pain. I want to make it a paradise... where the only thing that should exist is happiness for both demi-humans and humans or any beings friendly to one another. Everyone there should bloom like a flower...) Gearor smiles and replies kindly, (That''s a place only gods can make... and I''m sure you are capable of doing it.) I smile softly and keep looking out the window. [Notice] Aries speaks. (Oh hey, Aries, what is it?) I ask. [The energy inside you is too much for your current form. If you don''t evolve soon, the energy might convert into corrupted energy, which could have a very bad result.] Aries warns. (Oh, yes... I''ll do that after all this is over.) I reply. [Another thing, you gained more than 80 new skills after using Vitality Absorption on so many people, and the auto skill combiner has made it 346. You have gained more skills than this world has.] Aries explains. (I see. Divide them into two categories: useful and not useful.) I reply. [Yes, processing... 7 of them are useful, and the others are not that useful. Most of them are skills used in housework and other daily tasks and many are so similar to each other that we can call them copy of each other.] Aries replies. (Heh? Out of that many skills, only 7 of them are useful?) I ask in surprise. [Yes. And one of them is far more extremely dangerous...] Aries adds. (Huh, really? Which one?) I ask. [The skill combiner combined 20+ elemental magics, 1 skill, Explosion Magic, Beam Creator, and Attack Limits Remover to create an ultimate attack: "Super Nova."] I widen my eyes slightly. (Super... Nova?) I asked in confusion [Yes. This attack uses 99% of your mana to create a single beam attack. This attack has your skill, "The True Owner," so it can''t be canceled, stopped, copied, erased, or blocked.And because of your mana core skill, your mana will come back instantly, but it would be bad if you used this attack a second time... and you understand what would happen.] Aries warns. (It''s... like a nuclear bomb.) I say quietly. We keep flying for a while, then after a moment, we reach a huge cloud in the sky. The cart slowly flies higher into the sky, and within the clouds, there is a large silver tower with no windows, surrounded by a massive magical barrier. I look at it through the window and say, "Here we are..." Chapter 37: The Three Supremes We keep flying for a while, then after a moment, we reach a huge cloud in the sky. The cart slowly flies higher, and within the clouds, a large silver tower with no windows stands, surrounded by a massive magical barrier. I look at it through the window and say, "Here we are..." The cart slowly moves closer to the magic barrier, and as we approach, a big hole appears¡ªjust large enough to fit the entire cart. We enter and the hole get refilled, and nearby, there is a flat land where other Fubokos are stationed. Gearor lands the cart near them, gets off his seat, and slowly opens the door. I step out. "We are here..." he says in a small voice while looking at the massive tower. Ahead of us, four knights in platinum-blue armor and blue capes, wielding heavy weapons, approach. Gearor and I watch as they come closer. "Are you Sumi Hana?" one of the men asks in a cold voice. "Yes, I am..." I reply in a small voice. "Follow us," he says before turning around and walking ahead. We follow them through the enormous gate of the tower. Inside, the halls are dimly lit, with only small beams of light coming through the holes in the walls. After walking for a while, we stop in front of a massive door made of silver metal. An orb is embedded in the lower part of the door. One of the knights steps forward, places his hand on the orb, and it glows with a green light. Slowly, the door begins to open. "Go inside," the knight orders. Gearor and I step into the dark hallway. There is no light, and after walking for a moment, we enter a vast, shadowy chamber. The only source of illumination comes from small, glowing insects that float in the air, casting dim light throughout the room. The space is filled with massive stone pillars and statues. "So you finally arrived, huh?" a male voice speaks from the front. I look forward and see three people sitting on large thrones made of silver and dark material. You could be reading stolen content. Head to the original site for the genuine story. The one in the middle is an adult-looking man with long purple hair tied back with an elastic band. His piercing blue eyes are locked onto me. To his left sits a slightly younger man with short brown hair, his eyes hidden beneath his bangs. To his right is a woman with long, fluffy blonde hair and bright yellow eyes. All three are wearing matching attire: a green cape, a black coat underneath, and black leather pants. The woman, however, is wearing a skirt instead. Above her, a small, human-like girl, about the size of a palm, floats with the help of tiny wings. She is also dressed in the same style of clothing, tailored to her size. [Notice: All three of them are very strong, especially the man with brown hair. He is almost as strong as Lunara.] Aries informs me. (Oh?) I respond mentally. [Positive. When I used True Appraisal on them, I discovered that the girl in right and the man in the middle are humans, but the one on the right is a demon.] My eyes widen slightly. (A demon? And he''s a Supreme Ruler?) I asked [He has perfectly disguised his appearance as a human, both in looks and magical aura. It would be nearly impossible for normal people to detect his true nature.] Aries explains. (I see... for now, let''s pretend we haven''t noticed.) I reply before speaking. "Hello, my name is Sumi Hana. I received a notice that you wished to meet me, so¡ª" "Shut up, kid. Who allowed you to speak?" the man in the middle interrupts. Gearor and I immediately shift to cold expressions. "Huh?" I gasp. "Listen here, kid. We know that you are not some god or divine creature. You¡¯re just a child who somehow possesses an abnormally high amount of magic power, and that¡¯s all." My expression hardens, and my gaze turns icy. Gearor remains silent. "Do you think gathering a few demi-humans and having them worship you makes you a god?" he sneers. The woman sitting beside him clasps her hands together and speaks with a smile smiles. "Listen, child. We don¡¯t want you to become a laughingstock in this world, so you¡¯d better drop this act. Many others also possess extremely strong magic power, and we can''t go around worshiping all of them as god, now can we? I don¡¯t even think you¡¯re that powerful." She looks up at the tiny floating girl and murmurs, "Eli, can you use Appraisal on her?" "Yes." Eli nods and focuses her glowing green eyes on me. But suddenly, the glow turns red and immediately vanishes. "Huh?" Eli gasps in shock. "What happened?" the woman asks. "I... I''m sorry, Miss Mira... but my Appraisal won¡¯t work on her." Eli replies in a disappointed voice. "Oh my... how unfortunate..." Mira murmurs. The man in the middle speaks again. "Listen, kid. We understand that you possess power. After all, you managed to destroy the Darkon Kingdom using your minions. But that alone proves nothing. I suggest you stop this foolish act." I lower my head slightly, my white hair falling in front of my face. In a quiet whisper, I mutter: "Why are these humans always such a assholes..." Gearor glances at me, sweat forming on his brow. I raise my head, my gaze sharp and unwavering. In a cold voice, I respond "You say they call me a god only because of my power and abilities, as if that alone defines me. But tell me, Supreme Rulers... what do they call you? A leader? A ruler? A being above all others? And yet, what have you truly done? You sit on your thrones, issuing commands that others could fulfill themselves, basking in authority granted by a system, not earned by deeds. Your power lies in obedience, not in ability. Without your rank, without the weight of your title, what remains of you? A mere mortal, waiting for others to acknowledge your worth. But me? They call me a god not because I demand it, not because a crown was placed upon my head, but because I have proven it to those who worship and care for me¡ªthat I am worthy of their devotion and love. And I will prove it¡ªagain and again. Because power can be given, but true greatness? That is something earned, something that no rank or title can take away. So I ask you, Supreme Rulers.....if power alone makes a god, then what does that make you? A king without a throne is just another man. But even without my power... I will still be me. And that is something you can never take away......." As i said that they looked at me with a serious and angry expression But i again speak "If you ask me....... Then you all are nothing then just some fucking morons" i said in a serious and cold tone Chapter 38: political conversation "So I ask you, Supreme Rulers¡­ if power alone makes a god, then what does that make you? A king without a throne is just another man. But even without my power¡­ I will still be me. And that is something you can never take away." As I said that, they looked at me with serious and angry expressions. But I spoke again. "If you ask me¡­ then you all are nothing but some fucking morons," I said in a serious and cold tone. As I said that, Eli looked at me with rage and screamed, "How dare you talk about the Supreme Rulers like that!" She flapped her wings and dashed toward me at high speed. I stood there silently, but before she could reach me, Gearor vanished and appeared in front of me, holding a small knife. In an instant, Eli fell to the ground, completely shocked. She hadn''t even noticed yet, but her wings had already been cut. "Wh-what?!" she gasped in shock. The knife vanished from Gearor''s hand as he spoke. "My apologies, but I will not stand still if you are trying to harm my lord," he said, giving a cold glare to the Supremes. Eli vanished and reappeared in Mira''s hand. Mira looked at Gearor in rage and screamed, "And who do you think you are, you nobody! Attacking the familiar of the Supreme?!" Gearor turned around and stood beside me, replying in a confident voice, "I am also a familiar of my lord." "Damned you!" Mira''s eyes widened in rage. "Sir Gaizon, can I kill him?" she said while looking at the man sitting in the middle. Gaizon glared at us with anger, but suddenly, the man sitting on the left spoke in a calm voice. This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road. If you spot it on Amazon, please report it. "Now, now¡­ cool down, everyone. There is no need to fight." Mira turned to him and protested, "B-but Shiro! He harmed my little Eli!" "Well, she was the one who attacked first," Shiro replied firmly. Mira couldn''t argue back and fell silent. "Miss Sumi Hana, was it?" Shiro said while looking at me. I stared at him coldly but said nothing. "You are a demi-human, aren''t you?" he asked confidently. Gaizon and Mira looked at him in confusion. "Oh? You can tell?" I replied with a mocking tone. "Yeah, it''s my ability," he answered softly. I smirked and said, "Ability, huh? I wonder¡­ is that really an ability a human should have?" As I said that, he fell silent. "So you''re not even human!" Gaizon exclaimed. "Yes, and I''m proud of it," I said confidently. Gaizon looked at me with rage but didn''t say anything. "Damn you!!!" Mira shouted in anger. But suddenly, Shiro spoke again. "Well, we get it¡­ You are a god to them, and we are Supreme Rulers to them. So in a way, we are the same¡­" Gaizon and Mira turned to him as he continued. "Since you are willing to continue this path, why don''t we talk about Paradise Garden?" I looked at him and replied in a cold tone, "Talk about what?" "Well, you know, since you are the queen of the country, you should understand the rules of running an economy," he said. Suddenly, a chair made of red cloth and black wood appeared behind me. I glanced at it before sitting down and said, "Yes, I know. I have read some political and economic books from Steller Kingdom." "Oh? And how do you plan to run the country?" Shiro asked. "I am going to make it tax-free," I replied. As soon as I said that, all three of them looked shocked. "What? Tax-free?!" Gaizon gasped. "That''s what I thought at first," I continued. "If I do that, then the population of people from outside who want to settle there will increase at an extreme rate. So I am thinking of setting a suitable tax rate." Gaizon looked at me and said, "But still, people believe that you are a god, and they will try to move to Paradise Garden just to be under your rule." I smiled and replied, "I know that, so I will do this,.... The tax rate will be higher for people who come from outside." Gaizon nodded, understanding my point. "I see¡­" "And what about tourists who will visit? They won''t have to pay taxes, so their numbers will be overwhelming," Shiro pointed out. I looked at him and smiled. "I already have a solution for that," I said. They waited for my answer, and I spoke. "I will introduce a system called the Passport System." "Passport System?" Gaizon asked in confusion. "Yes, it will be a document for individuals who wish to visit Paradise Garden. They must meet certain requirements to obtain this passport, and only those who have it will be allowed to enter the country," I explained. They fell silent, deep in thought. "That''s.....smart¡­" Gaizon admitted. "Well then, how about the facilities you will provide to the citizens?" Shiro asked. "Paradise Garden isn''t fully developed yet, but I have many plans for the future. From education and healthcare to transportation and trade," I replied. As i said that Shiro said Gaizon started thinking "Hmm¡­ We didn''t expect it, but you do have knowledge of politics and governance," Shiro said. (My past life knowledge is coming in handy here...) I thought to myself. Gaizon huffed and said, "And all this¡­ coming from a kid¡­" I smiled, but Mira''s eyes still burned with rage. Behind me, Gearor stood silently, looking at me in shock and surprise. "Well, let''s end our conversation here for today," Shiro said. I slowly stood up and said, "Thanks for inviting me. I''m grateful that I didn''t come here just to listen to your shit talk." They all looked at me with serious expressions, while Mira seemed even angrier. "Well then, thanks for having us," I said. Then suddenly, Gearor and I vanished. Gaizon and Shiro stood up. Gaizon huffed and said, "Looks like she isn''t just someone with strong magic and power." Shiro chuckled. "Look who''s talking after insulting her since the beginning." Gaizon gave an awkward smile before turning around and saying, "Mira, are you coming?" But Mira remained seated, her face filled with anger and rage. Chapter 39: Mother Land "Hehhh¡­ they said something like that?" Aurthor asked in a confused voice. "Yes, that''s everything that happened in the Supreme Court," Gearor replied. They were sitting inside the Church of Paradise with Bokkon, Yooto, and Lunara. Lunara punched the table hard, breaking it into two pieces, and screamed¡ª "How dare they talk about my master like that!" Yooto looked at her and, in a small voice, said¡ª "Lady Sumi will scold you for that table." Lunara''s face instantly turned into a scared and worried expression as she started sweating. Bokkon closed his eyes, crossed his arms, and said¡ª "Either they are underestimating Lady Sumi, or they don''t know about her properly." "For them, Miss Sumi is god by hearing others'' words¡­ but for us, she is because of who she is," Aurthor added. Gearor picked up an apple, took a bite, and said¡ª "And it looks like the third Supreme, Mira, is the most furious among them all." Bokkon, Aurthor, and Yooto looked at him in confusion. "Why so?" Aurthor asked. Gearor looked at him and replied¡ª "Just by looking at her, I can tell she has too much ego¡­ so she might try to do something in the future." "That will be bad¡­" Yooto said in a worried voice. "Yes, it''s too bad!" Lunara said from the side in a shaky voice while trying to stick the table pieces back together. Meanwhile¡­ I was inside the Town Hall with the Mayor, Elder Elf, Jekkob, Velour, and Rena (the farmer couple). We were inside a room, sitting on a red couch. I was on top, and the others were seated below me on the ground. "So, everyone, today I called you here to talk about the future of this country," I spoke. As I said that, everyone listened seriously and nodded their heads. I raised my hand and summoned a paper into it. Placing the paper on the table between us, I opened it¡ªit was a map of the entire Paradise Garden. This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road. If you spot it on Amazon, please report it. "Our whole area is almost 47 sq km, and it''s 78% covered in nature. The remaining part is the land where we are currently settled," I said, pointing at the map. They all looked carefully and kept listening. "So, my plan is to create 20 farms of 10 different fruits¡ªat least 100 farms near the east ocean area." As I said that, Rena and Velour widened their eyes. "That''s pretty big¡­ but that will be more than enough for our population," Rena said. I closed my eyes and replied in a soft tone¡ª "Yes, I know. But¡­ I am planning to sell our fruits outside the country as well." As I said that, they looked at each other and then back at me. "But we don''t have enough workers for such a big task," Velour said. I slightly opened my eyes and said¡ª "We have the humans." Velour widened his eyes in shock and gasped. "We are not letting them live for free. We''ve given them houses and food, so they should contribute something as well," I added. They closed their eyes and nodded in agreement. "Jekkob, take some of them to the military and train them properly," I said, looking at Jekkob. He nodded his head and replied¡ª "Yes, my lady, as you wish." "Mayor and Elder, I want you both to lead your races and help develop the country as well," I said in a soft tone. The Mayor smiled and replied¡ª "We are always ready to do anything for this place¡ªand for you." "Yes, he is speaking the truth. Because of you, we are living in this peaceful, beautiful place," Elder spoke in agreement. I smiled and said "Mayor, can you take some Beastmen and Humans to the mine area I have made in the north?" I asked. "Mine area?" the Mayor asked in confusion. I nodded and replied¡ª "Yes. If you mine there, you can find valuable materials like gold and even diamonds." As I said that, their eyes widened in shock and surprise. "A-are you sure about that?" he asked in disbelief. "Yes¡­ this place has many things hidden within it¡­ from good to bad," I replied. "O-okay then. We will go there today," the Mayor said. I smiled, then looked at the Elder and said¡ª "Elder, I want you to send some Elves to the military as well. We need long-range warriors, too." The Elder looked at me, then nodded and replied¡ª "Yes. It will be an honor for us to fight for our lord." I looked at him and gave a small smile before saying¡ª "Don''t fight for me¡­" As I said that, they looked at me in confusion. Then, in a soft, small voice, I continued¡ª "Fight for us¡­ Fight for this land because this place is our motherland, and protecting our mother is the first priority." A small, soft smile appeared on their faces as they nodded. I slowly stood up, turned around, and said¡ª "Well, that''s all I have to say for now. Best of luck with your work, everyone." As I said that, they bowed down to me. Then, suddenly, I vanished. Back at the Church of Paradise¡­ I appeared on the top couch of the Church of Paradise and, as I looked down, I saw¡ª Lunara collecting some wooden pieces in one place. With a smile, she said¡ª "If I do this, Master wouldn''t find out. Hehehe!" The others were looking at her with weird smiles, but suddenly, Bokkon saw me sitting there. His face turned into shock as he slowly looked at Lunara. "Now, if I burn this, then I am completely safe," Lunara said, raising her hand in the air. I softly placed my hand on her shoulder, but she didn''t know who it was, so she just said¡ª "Don''t disturb me right now, I am gonna¡ª" She slightly turned back, and as she saw me, I gave her a small smile and said¡ª "Lunara¡­" "M-m-m-master¡­." She stuttered in a shaky voice. She jumped back, fell to her knees, and started begging¡ª "It was an accident! I didn''t mean to break the table!" Everyone looked at her with forced smiles. I huffed and, in a small voice, said¡ª "I have something to tell you guys." As I said that, they looked at me curiously. "I won''t be here for a while¡­" I said in a small voice. "Huh?" Aurthor gasped in confusion. "W-what do you mean?" Bokkon asked. I looked at them and replied¡ª "I am going out for important work, and I have to go alone, so I am informing you guys." "Important work¡­?" Yooto asked. I nodded. "I see¡­ So when are you going?" Aurthor asked. "Right now¡­" I replied straight away. Their eyes widened in surprise. Lunara jumped and wrapped her arms around me, crying¡ª "Nooo, Master! Please don''t leave me alone! Huhuhuhu!" I gave a small smile and placed her on the ground. "I want you guys to protect this place at any cost while I''m not around," I spoke in a small voice. They smiled and nodded. Then, I looked at Gearor and said¡ª "Thanks for helping me, Gearor." He smiled and replied¡ª "It was a pleasure." "Alright then, everyone¡­ I''ll be going now," I said. Lunara grabbed my hand and said in a small voice¡ª "Master, please call me whenever you need help¡­" I smiled and replied¡ª "Yes¡­" "Alright then, everyone, take care," I said and waved my hand. They also waved back, then¡ª I vanished....... A Moment Later¡­ I appeared in a land where it was dark. The buildings were destroyed, and there were no people.(Darkon Kingdom after war) [Why did you lie to them?] Aries suddenly spoke in my mind. (Oh¡­ well, I thought I should keep the evolving thing secret from others¡­) I replied. [Any reason for that?] Aries asked again. (¡­I don''t know, but I just feel like it¡­) I replied. [So then, are you ready to evolve?] Aries asked. I smiled slightly and replied¡ª "Yes" [Next chapter the Final chapter of Volume 2] Chapter 40: This thing i call Life "They call me a god, but not because they understand me¡ªonly because they fear what they cannot comprehend. They worship not out of love, but out of fear. And in their fear, they create their own gods, molding them from whispers and shadows, turning the unknown into something divine. But tell me¡­ what is a god, really? Is it someone with power? If so, then power alone makes no god¡ªonly a ruler. A king demands loyalty, but a god¡­ a god is given it freely. And that is what makes gods far more dangerous than kings. "They believe in me not because of what I am, but because they need to. It is not faith¡ªit is desperation. They cannot accept a world where something greater does not exist, so they give it form. And I? I simply became the result of their hopes, their fears, and their ignorance. To be called a god is not an honor¡ªit is a cage, a throne built from expectations and chains of devotion. One day, they will bow before me. The next, they will curse my name. That is the nature of those who blindly worship what they do not understand. "And those who sit on their thrones, the ones who rule through words and ranks, they believe that their titles make them powerful. But strength is not given¡ªit is earned, forged in struggle, and proven in battle. Their authority is a fragile illusion, a mere structure that crumbles the moment the world no longer chooses to obey¡­" I appeared in a land where it was dark. The buildings were destroyed, and there were no people. (Darkon Kingdom after war.) [Why did you lie to them?] Aries suddenly spoke in my mind. (Oh¡­ well, I thought I should keep the evolving thing secret from others¡­) I replied. [Any reason for that?] Aries asked again. (¡­I don''t know, but I just feel like it¡­) I replied. [So then, are you ready to evolve?] Aries asked. I smiled slightly and replied¡ª "Yes." Suddenly, my body started to glow green. My entire skin changed to green, and vines emerged from the ground, covering my body as they began shrinking around me. Then, I transformed¡ª A white flower bloomed on top, and a long, thick stem connected me to the earth. [Transformed to Flower Form] [Starting the process of evolution] Sharp, spiky vines rose from the ground, surrounding me. The earth itself formed walls, dust and rock pillars rising to shield me. You could be reading stolen content. Head to Royal Road for the genuine story. [Activating Sleep Mode] After that, I lost consciousness and fell into a deep sleep. --- Meanwhile, inside the Church of Paradise, Lunara gasped in shock. Her eyes widened as she clutched an orange on a plate, which fell from her hands and landed on the floor with a dull thud. Jekkob, Aurthor, Yooto, and Gearor were sitting nearby. They all sensed something¡ªsomething overwhelming¡ªand gasped in shock. "Wha-what was that?" Gearor asked in confusion. "I don''t know," Aurthor replied. But as they turned to look at Lunara¡­ she had tears in her eyes, her entire body trembling. She started sobbing. "W-what happened, Miss Lunara?!" Yooto asked, concerned. Lunara fell to her knees, her voice heavy with despair. "I... I... I can''t sense Master''s connection with me¡­" Their expressions froze in shock. "W-what?" Bokkon''s voice was filled with disbelief and horror. (Lady Sumi! Lady Sumi!) Yooto screamed in his mind, trying to establish a connection. "I... I can''t use telepathy with you guys¡­" Gearor said from the side, his voice grim. They were now all in shock and confusion. "The only way to break¡­ a connection between a Master and Servant is¡­" Aurthor spoke, his voice barely above a whisper. "Either both sides agree to break the bond¡­ or¡­ one of them¡­ d-dies¡­" Gearor completed the sentence. Lunara grabbed her face in disbelief, shaking her head violently. "No¡­ no¡­ no¡­ no¡­ no¡­ no¡­!" Then, she let out a soul-shattering scream¡ª "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" They all fell silent, frozen in disbelief. "How can¡­" Bokkon tried to speak, his voice shaking with fear. --- "Where am I¡­?" I muttered, standing in the middle of nothingness. I looked around¡ªonly darkness. No land, no sky, no anything. Just¡­ a void. I turned my head, sensing something behind me. It was a girl. No¡­ it was me. My past self. I stared at her, my eyes wide in shock. Slowly, I stepped toward her. Her face was hidden in shadow, her body motionless, standing there silently. "Why are you doing this?" my past self suddenly spoke. "Why¡­?" I echoed in confusion. "Is this making you happy?" she asked again. "W...what do you mean¡­" I asked, still confused. "Isn''t this what we wished for?" I whispered, my voice barely audible. "Wish? What wish?" she asked. I raised my voice. "This! Wasn''t it our wish to live with the people we love¡­? To come out of loneliness¡­? To have someone to share our pain with? Wasn''t this our wish¡­ to have friends?" She stood there silently for a moment before speaking again. "That was my wish¡­ not yours." I froze. "What is your wish?" she asked. I was stunned. I didn¡¯t know what to say. She continued, "Look at yourself. You''re not the same anymore. Are you lonely? Are you weak? Do you have any reason to kill yourself?" My eyes widened in shock. Then she speaks again "And these people you call friends¡­ have you shared your pain with them? Have you talked to them about how much you''ve suffered? No, right? Because how can a god talk about her pain with mere humans and demi-humans, right?" I slowly looked down. She continued, "You are just like a child attached to a toy. And when you lose one of them¡­ you get angry and frustrated." I stood there, trembling, silent. Then she spoke once more¡ª "Hey¡­ tell me¡­ what is this thing you call Life?" A bright flash of light blinded my vision, and in an echoed voice, she whispered¡ª "Don''t live as me¡­ live as yourself." --- Everything went dark. Then, slowly, my consciousness returned. I opened my eyes. Above me was rock covering me then it started¡ªcracking, breaking apart. I slowly stood up from inside it. I was completely naked. Everything around me was shrouded in a dark fog, broken buildings standing like forgotten ruins. I stepped forward. My long white hair fell over my face as I took slow, silent steps. Then, Aries voice echoed in my mind. [Notice¡­ Evolution Successful] [Evolved into "True Veromu"] Suddenly, my body started glowing. A pitch-black coat and skirt appeared on my body. I lifted my head¡ª And opened my glowing ''red eyes'' [End of Volume 2] Chapter 41: Birth of the god **[Notice¡­ Evolution Successful]** **[Evolved into "True Veromu"]** Suddenly, my body began to glow. A pitch-black coat and skirt materialized around me, fitting perfectly as if they were always meant to be there. I lifted my head¡ªand opened my glowing red eyes. A dark, purple, and crimson-red energy erupted from my body, cracking the ground and distorting the space around me. **[Volume 3 - Reincarnated As A Flower, Fine Then I''ll Bloom My Own Way]** "Is it done...?" I asked in a small, almost hesitant voice. **[Positive. You have successfully evolved into the Final Stage of Veromu.]** "Man, that was tiring..." I said with a huff, feeling the weight of the transformation settle over me. **[New Skills Unlocked: - Soul Manipulation - Memories Manipulation - Dream Manipulation - Limitless Potential - Direct Hit - Existence Regeneration - Magic Crafter - Incarnation Crafter - Hyper Observation - The Language of the World - The Grand Knowledge **The Ultimate Domain:** "Garden of Oblivion" **The Supreme Skill:** "Vitality Adapter"]** **[Should I begin the process of explanation?]** Aries asked. I slowly began to float in the air, the aura around me fading as I drifted forward. "Don''t explain all of them. Just tell me the ones I need to know," I replied. The narrative has been taken without authorization; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident. **[Negative. You should know all of these.]** "Huh? I can understand some of them by their names, like Soul Manipulation and Dream Manipulation," I said, tilting my head. **[Understandable.]** **[Skill: Limitless Potential** This skill erases all your limits in any function¡ªmagic, physical speed, internal knowledge, range, and more. **Skill: Direct Hit** One of the rarest skills to exist. Using this, you can directly attack and eliminate specific components of a being without harming them physically. For example, you can kill magic, skills, or abilities. However, you can only use this once per target. **Skill: Existence Regeneration** The supreme regeneration skill. It not only regenerates you instantly but can also restore your existence if you are somehow erased. **Skill: Hyper Observation** The master of observation. You can predict an opponent''s moves simply by observing their movements and attacks. **Skill: The Language of the World** [Error] [Error] [Error] [Error]] "Huh?" I gasped, confused. "Hey, Aries, you okay?" I asked softly. **[Skill: The Grand Knowledge** This skill is directly connected to the Supreme Skill. **Vitality Adapter** Similar to Vitality Absorption, but it doesn''t require a corpse. If you survive any attack, skill, or ability, this skill will copy all its components and functions, making you completely immune to it. The Grand Knowledge will then collect all its data and recreate the attack for your use.]** "Huh?" I gasped again, this time in shock. "This sounds familiar for some reason... Was it from my past life...?" I muttered, my voice trailing off. "And why did you crash out on that one skill¡ªthe Language of the World thing?" I asked, narrowing my eyes. **[Skill: The Language of the World is [Error] [Error] [Error] [Error] [Error]]** "Huh, again?" I said, growing more puzzled. **[The Ultimate Domain: Garden of Oblivion¡ª]** Aries began to explain, but suddenly, a voice interrupted in my mind. *(Lady Sumi! Lady Sumi, are you there?!)* It was Bokkon, his voice filled with tension. *(Oh, hello, Bokkon. What is it?)* I asked. Bokkon let out a relieved sigh. *(Thank... god...)* *(Huh? What''s going on?)* I asked, confused. Then, Lunara''s voice screamed in my mind. *(MASTERRRRRRRRRR!!!!! HUHUHUHU!)* I grabbed my head in surprise. *(What is going on??!)* *(Miss Sumi, can you return here... quickly...)* Aurthor said, his voice tinged with sadness. *(Huh... okay?)* I replied, and in an instant, I vanished from the air. --- A moment later, I reappeared inside the church, landing on the couch at the top. As soon as I materialized, Lunara jumped at me, hugging me tightly and bursting into tears. I was stunned. "H-heh? Lunara??" I said, completely baffled. I looked down and saw Aurthor, Bokkon, Yooto, and Gearor standing there, tears in their eyes but smiles on their faces. "W-what''s going on, guys??" I asked, still confused. Lunara spoke between sobs, finally releasing me from the hug. "We... we thought you were dead...." My eyes widened in shock. "Huh? What??" Aurthor stepped forward, his voice calm but laced with emotion. "Eleven days ago, Miss Lunara couldn''t feel the connection between you and her... and we also couldn''t communicate with each other through telepathy. So... we thought you were dead. But today, she suddenly felt the connection again....." I was left speechless, my mind racing. I looked at Lunara, who was wiping her tears, and then silently asked, *(Aries... can you explain this?)* **[Positive.]** Aries replied. **[When the evolution process begins, your soul enters a deep state where it becomes impossible to detect your existence. The world itself assumes you are dead, which is the cause of this confusion.]** *(I see...)* I replied, processing the information. I smiled softly and spoke in a gentle voice. "I''m completely fine. You don''t have to worry..." "Lady Sumi... you look kinda different," Yooto said, staring at me intently. *(Huh... oh, right!)* I realized that my red eyes and slightly grown body must have caught their attention. *(What should I say...?)* I thought, hesitating. Then, a memory flashed in my mind¡ªmy past self''s words echoing clearly: *"Don''t live as me... live as yourself."* As the memory faded, I smiled confidently and looked at themand said. "Guys... I have something to tell you....." --- **TO BE CONTINUED**