Chapter 71: Second Miracle (2)

Those afflicted by the stone disease and the dark plague, whose bodies had begun to decay, were healed.

The crippled stood up, and the blind regained their sight. 

It was all through the grace of GM, and they were saved by their faith in His word.

“This is all so sudden,”

The Demon Lord, Diana, opened the community notice board.

Title: Notice – GM’s Word
Author: Head Moderator

This is a message sent by GM. 

It feels reminiscent of the [Day of Miracles]. 

Diana was certain that this event she was recording would surpass that past event and become a monumental event in history.

• All players logged in at midnight today will be cured of their diseases.
• If you know someone who wishes to be healed, even if they are unconscious, place a VR device on their head and activate it.

Having written down the message from GM, the Demon Lord leaned back against her throne.

“He’s going to heal every player who’s logged in?”

According to the message from GM, everyone logged into Rudera at midnight would be healed of their diseases. 

No deity had ever accomplished such a feat before. 

If something like this were possible, there would be no suffering or death from illness on this continent.

“To think that he’s going to accomplish something even the gods with countless priests and saints couldn’t do… in a single day?”

Having just entered the initial stages of divinity, she could better grasp the scale of what GM was attempting. 

Even Deus or Alia, who commanded countless followers, would have to sacrifice all their divinity, perhaps even their existence, to achieve this. 

And even then, they would likely fail. 

If it were possible to save everyone from the continent’s diseases, someone would have done it already.

But GM, who had not spent long amassing divinity, was going to do it? 

It was impossible.

“But this is GM we’re talking about.”

GM had always accomplished the impossible. 

The [Day of Miracles], for instance, was an unprecedented event in the history of the continent.

For some reason, Diana felt that GM might actually pull this off.

“A task even the gods can’t achieve. Could you do it?”

She hovered her hand over the “Complete and Post” button.

If she posted this, it would set off an unstoppable chain of events. 

The entire continent, having witnessed GM’s past miracles, would rush to hear the news. 

They would expect GM to bring about a miracle of healing. 

Those suffering from incurable diseases, those too poor to afford treatment, they would all cling to hope.

If the miracle did not occur…

“GM’s faith and divinity, which he’s built up until now, would suffer irreparable damage.”

Click.

Ding.

• The post has been uploaded.

Diana thought about the storm that would follow but pressed the button anyway.

“But I believe in you.”

She had faith in GM.

“If you pull this off…”

Saving the entire continent, something no god had ever done. 

If GM succeeded, his position would become incomparable to anything before.

“What kind of world will unfold?”

Diana squirmed with excited anticipation.

– A notice has been posted!
– What’s happening this time?

The moment players received the notification of Diana’s post regarding GM’s message, they immediately checked the community notice board.

The Tower of the Labyrinth, the Duel Tournament, the broadcast, and even the Day of Miracles. Whenever GM conveyed something through the head moderator, it always signaled something major was about to happen, and they believed this time would be no different.

– Healing?
– He’s going to cure our diseases?
– Do we just need to log into Rudera?

The players were confused as they read the head moderator’s post.

Did it mean that simply logging into Rudera at a specific time would cure all their ailments? 

It seemed that way from the context, but it was hard to believe.

– Of course, it means GM will cure all our diseases.
– Do you not believe in GM? He is a god! A god who can achieve anything!

Some accepted the message at face value, believing that GM would heal all the players’ diseases.

– How can you believe that!

If that were possible, there wouldn’t be any diseases left on the continent. 

Are you out of your mind?

– Even if it’s possible, there’s no way he would do it for free. We haven’t offered anything in return.

Many people couldn’t believe it. 

The idea that they could be cured of their ailments just by being in Rudera without offering anything in return was too incredible.

– At least we have nothing to lose!
– This is a test of our faith. GM is testing whether we are worthy of following His word.

Nevertheless, players dragged their sick acquaintances to put on VR devices. 

If logging into Rudera was all it took, then they were willing to give it a try.

If that alone could save them from their illnesses…

Those suffering from incurable diseases or who couldn’t afford treatment entered Rudera, clutching at straws, and waited for the appointed time.

Tick, tock.

Time passed as all the players watched. 

Some still doubted GM and hadn’t logged in, but most had logged in, albeit skeptically, and waited for the designated time.

Tick.

And then, the time finally came.

• A special blessing from GM is bestowed upon all players currently logged in.

Fwoooosh.

A radiant beam of light shot down from the heavens to the earth.

“Whoa!”

The beam enveloped a beastman who had been kneeling in prayer, hands clasped tightly.

He stood up in surprise.

“…Huh?”

But he was even more astonished when he realized his once-paralyzed left leg, injured in a past battle, was now moving freely. 

He immediately understood.

The light was GM’s blessing.

Through this blessing, he had been completely healed.

“Oh, my great Lord!”

He immediately dropped to his knees and cried out.

Whoosh.

Countless beams of light followed, enveloping the watching players.

“It’s so warm…”

“The Lord’s touch!”

Those engulfed in the light felt warmth, a love akin to the embrace of a mother from childhood.

“My eyes! I can see!”

Someone born blind opened their eyes.

“The pain that used to constrict my chest is gone!”

Another, who had been suffering from a weak heart since childhood, was now whole.

“The curse that covered my skin…”

A person who had been awaiting death from a consuming disease regained their clear skin.

Their diseases had carried over from reality into the virtual world of Rudera, where the disease remained because Rudera operated on illusion magic. 

But now, after being healed in Rudera, they were also cured in reality.

Diseases that priests couldn’t heal. 

Ailments that even saints could only cure once in a lifetime through a [miracle]. 

All those people were now completely healed. 

They would no longer suffer from their illnesses.

“…This is…”

“Father! Father! Can you see me!? Oh, God!”

“…Mother?”

“Oh my God! Hans! You’ve come back! You’ve really come back!”

Those who had collapsed from illness and couldn’t open their eyes awakened the moment the light of salvation reached them in Rudera. 

All those who had been preparing to say their final goodbyes to their families experienced a miracle.

“Thank goodness.”

Albus, watching the scene, let out a sigh of relief. 

He had undertaken this action due to an uneasy feeling in the pit of his stomach. 

Knowing the impact his actions could have, he didn’t want to have any regrets, so he went ahead with it. 

The situation had escalated beyond what he had imagined, leaving him quite tense.

There was no guarantee that this healing [miracle] would have an impact on reality, so had he acted too hastily?

Even though he confirmed that Eris, the succubus who was Marfa’s younger sister, was fully healed in reality, the entire continent might not be the same.

Fortunately, the [Healing Protocol] he activated for all players logged in worked correctly in reality. 

All those who chose to log in through faith experienced a [miracle].

“Well done, Dad.”

Dua, perched on Albus’s shoulders, patted his head.

“Dua will praise you.”

“Haha, thank you.”

Albus closed his eyes, feeling the soft touch of Dua’s hands.

• Thank you, Lord!
• Almighty GM! We praise you!
• Thank you for saving my mother!
• I will serve you forever. I promise to repay the grace you’ve shown by saving my child!

Voices of gratitude echoed around.

People who might have died from their illnesses had they not made this choice. 

Those who had been suffering due to disabilities they couldn’t afford to heal.

All of them had received proper healing.

This choice might lead to significant repercussions later. 

But even if that happened, I won’t regret this decision.

Of all the choices I’ve made since creating Rudera, this feels like the best one.

Heaven.

Bam!

A lavishly decorated desk shattered under the divine punch.

“So this is how you want to play…”

Alia, the god of the Divine Kingdom, twisted her face in fury.