Chapter 84: Spring of Rudera (5)

Spring of Rudera (5)

The demon whispered sweet temptations, luring the weak-hearted into defying the grace of the GM.

These deceived souls dared to blaspheme the GM and sought to harm His faithful.

Thus, the GM, in His infinite mercy, sent an angel to save the people, and not a single life was lost.

A miracle of salvation had descended.

***

Republic of Weimar Palace

“The GM… saved our Balt…”

Thud.

The documents in Executor Layton’s hands slipped and fell to the floor.

His eyes were glued to the broadcast on the screen.

His beloved younger brother had been caught up in the terrorist attack, and Layton had been preparing to rush to his rescue.

Thankfully, all the students at the Academy were safely rescued.

But the savior was neither the Empire, the Republic, nor the Academy’s Chancellor.

It was none other than an angel sent by his own detested superior, the GM, who had saved his brother.

“But… but…”

Even though he knew that his brother, whom he cherished more than anything in the world, was safe, Layton’s expression did not relax.

This was the first time the GM had intervened in reality.

Until now, the GM had never exercised his power in the real world.

Miracles had been brought forth through Rudera, but they had always remained within its confines.

Layton had hypothesized that the GM could not extend His influence over the continent in reality, and he had been planning to escape from the GM’s grasp.

He had hoped that one day, he could break free from the god and reclaim his own life.

However, the GM had sent an angel, effortlessly suppressing the terrorists with overwhelming power.

He had exercised His omnipotent power in reality without hesitation.

This could only mean one thing—

“No…”

There was no way to escape the GM’s grasp, neither in Rudera nor in reality.

Layton’s mind was filled with visions of a future where he would be endlessly toiling for the GM, even in death.

“Noooo!”

His anguished scream echoed through the room.

***

The angel, having subdued all the terrorists, made a declaration:

• The GM is the true lord of Rudera. Because He created it, Rudera exists, and no one can challenge His authority.
• However, the GM loves all who enter His world, and as long as you are within His fold, His grace will be upon you. This is His word, and it shall be the gospel that sustains you.

With that final declaration, the broadcast ended.

The [Ruderafication] of the Academy’s territory had come to an end, though no one was aware of it.

Even the Archmage, Chancellor Wakapia, couldn’t fully comprehend what had transpired.

“The GM’s angel saved all of our students?”

“Yes, Chancellor.”

As the staff checked the students’ conditions and handled the aftermath, the Chancellor, wrapped in a blanket adorned with cute teddy bears, sipped on warm cocoa, trying to grasp the situation.

“Slurp. So you’re telling me that thanks to the angel, even though the Academy suffered an unprecedented terrorist attack, not a single person was seriously injured or killed?”

“Whoa…”

In front of her, a replay of the terrorist broadcast was being played.

On the screen, an angel sent by the god of another world, whom she had tried so hard to ignore, was stopping the terrorists and saving the students.

‘That firepower… I don’t understand.’

The Chancellor’s gaze was fixed on the flames erupting from the Flame Emperor on the broadcast.

‘I know the Flame Emperor’s abilities better than anyone. Considering the amount of mana I sensed from him the first time we met, that level of firepower shouldn’t be possible.’

Before activating that strange capsule, the Flame Emperor had displayed strength comparable to his abilities during the war.

In this Academy, where her magic was intricately woven into every corner, he shouldn’t have been able to scratch her. But the moment that capsule activated, everything changed.

All her magical defenses were severed, and the Flame Emperor’s power surged to absurd levels, enough to knock her unconscious and reverse the balance of power.

‘I need to find that capsule…’

In order to fully understand what happened, she needed that capsule.

However, even after scanning the entire Academy, the Chancellor couldn’t locate it.

‘Did the angel take it?’

Throbbing.

The Chancellor clutched her head as a headache set in.

‘The answer lies with the GM, the god of Rudera.’

Although she had tried to suppress discussions about Rudera and prevent anyone from delving too deeply into that world, it seemed she would have to investigate it herself.

For the future and safety of the Academy.

***

Title: Thus, He Has Declared
Content: Whether within Rudera or outside, as long as you are under His protection, He will watch over and save you.

Believe in the GM.

For He alone is your sanctuary.

***

Title: Worship the Divine GM
Content:

He healed our sicknesses.

He gave us strength.

He provided entertainment.

He saved us from danger.

He did everything for us!

And yet, you dare try to overthrow Him?

You blasphemers!

***

Title: Don’t Understand the Situation?
Content: The GM has done everything for us.

Those who still don’t believe must be suicidal idiots.

I am invincible, and the GM is a god.

***

The broadcast, intended to gather allies to free Rudera from the GM during the terrorist attack, had backfired completely.

The GM’s absolute power and benevolence had been broadcast to the entire continent through the image of an angel sent to save the innocent.

Although the Academy was attacked and taken over in the worst disaster possible, no one was seriously injured or killed.

Instead, all the terrorists were easily defeated by a single angel sent by the GM.

This great miracle not only failed to rally those who opposed the GM, but it also caused an increase in His followers.

***

“This is the only place in reality where the Lord has shown His miracle.”

“Gather everyone! To the holy land!”

“Let’s set out for the sanctuary of our god!”

The first place where the GM had performed a miracle in reality, rather than in Rudera, had quickly become a pilgrimage site.

Soon, countless followers began to gather in Lichten, now a sacred ground.

***

“So… you plan to go to the Academy?”

“Yes, Father.”

The Emperor, whose hair had grown much fuller, looked at his daughter, who hadn’t left her room since the duel tournament, spending all her time connected to Rudera.

Despite having come outside for the first time in a while, she radiated a mysterious aura, like someone chosen by the gods.

“So suddenly, the Academy?”

Even though her younger brother attended the Academy, she had never once expressed any desire to visit.

Their competition for the throne made it obvious, but her sudden decision was still surprising.