episode_0018

Tick tock, tick tock-

I meticulously (?) recorded in my notebook every word I said, slightly dignified, as Jang Cheonsu followed me, using his abilities to deal with zombies and save people. Let’s take a brief look at the contents:

A small crack appeared in the vast universe.

From that crack emerged the chaotic spirits and the shadows of emptiness flowed out like waves.

Our god, Kiraell, was born to protect us humans from the spirits and shadows that came out of the crack.

Kiraell, in order to protect humans with his own power, became even more omnipotent and gifted us with a peaceful world.

Sharing a bit of his power in the new world filled it with life, and the world made of god’s blood and flesh was called heaven, lacking nothing.

Kiraell did not reject those who believed in other gods, but embraced them, opening their eyes to see the world clearly.

Raising his hand, he commanded, and those who had come out of the crack returned to their place, bowing their heads and submitting.

Those who witnessed all creation bowing to Kiraell felt a sense of purification in body and mind.

Our god, Kiraell, did not reject the foolish ones who believed in other gods, but embraced them, allowing them free will and the strength to live on their own.

Among them, one disciple who received the greatest grace of the Lord indirectly carried out the will of god, another protected what god wanted to protect, and another was made into a hero.

Kiraell did everything he intended to do and nothing was beyond his capabilities.

He created a world, breathed life into it, and saved us humans, so there is no need to explain that the Lord is almighty. Just by showing, everything will be understood.

“It’s even funnier that it’s not a complete lie.”

For three days, I listened to various stories while traveling with Jang Cheonsu and met special disciples, transforming the information I gained into my own slightly (?) modified version of the scriptures. It was the skill of a faithful believer that I dared not imitate.

“How is it? I tried my best to express it as it is…”

“Thank you. With Cheonsu here, I am very happy.”

As the man looked at me with sparkling eyes as if moved by my words, he dealt with the zombies rushing towards us.

– Acquired 210 points.

– Acquired 203 points.

– Acquired 196 points.

– Acquired 230 points.

…

“Indeed, the physical abilities of zombies these days are becoming more similar to ordinary people, and the points they give are increasing.”

Moreover, their intelligence has increased, leading to more surprise attacks on us, and the common zombies have started to gather and rush towards us more frequently, making it clear.

“Still, they are targets for slaughter for me.”

During the major construction work, about 70 people were saved. Among them, the lowest faith level was 12, excluding Jang Cheonsu, and the highest was 23, so my faith level has increased.

Faith: 0 (87675/3h)

The faith obtained every 3 hours has already reached a huge number close to 90,000, and I converted the accumulated faith into points to significantly increase my abilities.

[Abilities]

Strength (D): 90 Agility (D): 90 Stamina (D): 90

Intelligence (D): 50 Spirit (D): 50 Magic Power (C): 10

Charm (D): 40 Divine Power (C): 10

Points: 0 Faith: 5500 (87675/3h)

My physical abilities, on the verge of becoming grade C, have grown tremendously, surpassing the limits of human capabilities. To put it simply, I can sprint 100m in 6 seconds, effortlessly jump 2m in place, and lift 200kg with one arm for repeated exercises.

“If I use magic power and divine power, my physical abilities will be enhanced by about 30%, but well…”

And this time, as the magic and divine power reached C grade, the limit of special devotees increased to 6, and overall combat abilities greatly improved.

Shwoosh- Shwip-

With increased intelligence and mental strength, now able to freely wield 10 daggers and kill over hundreds of zombies in just 10 seconds, combat abilities were enhanced to a level where there was no tension.

“No sense of tension.”

Most battles were resolved mechanically by killing zombies with ease using the will of the god, moving forward in a relaxed atmosphere.

“I wonder if there are people or zombies stronger than me now. Will a crisis come to me?”

Feeling slightly bored with the reality of playing in easy mode, I loosened up a bit and moved to a new world with Jang Cheonsu.

Sizzle-

“Hey, move quickly over there!”

“Minhyeong, come here for a bit!”

“Try this too while you’re at it.”

Upon returning to the new world, creating areas for newcomers to reside in brought a lively atmosphere never felt before as the world was on the brink of destruction.

“Ah!”

“Just a moment.”

Vroom-

Rushing to a man who sprained his ankle while carrying a heavy stone, I quickly grabbed his ankle and provided treatment.

“T-Thank you.”

“Heavenly being!”

“Heavenly being! Thank you so much for allowing us to do sacred work!”

“Haha. I should be the one thanking everyone.”

“As expected of the heavenly being…”

Just as I had postponed my good deeds as usual, the gratitude and faith coming from many people felt different today.

“It’s heartwarming…”

But thinking it was nothing special, I felt good and with rising faith, I walked to where Baek Yeon was with Jang Cheonsu.

“Baek Yeon.”

“Oh, Heavenly… being, you’re here?”

“I appreciate what you’ve done for me, so I’ve prepared a small gift for you.”

“A gift…?”

Without revealing what the gift was, I designated Baek Yeon as a special devotee and awakened his abilities anew.

“Ahh…!”

During the awakening of his abilities, Baek Yeon trembled and almost fell to the ground, so I lightly held him and used my abilities to check his information.

[Stats]

Strength(D): 22 Agility(D): 21 Stamina(D): 25

Intelligence(D): 43 Spirit(D): 80 Magic(D): 50

Charm(E): 99

[Traits(0)]

[Skills(2)]

[Lv_3 Gift of the Gods]

– Receive the gift of the gods using magic.

[Lv_1 Grace of the Gods]

– Receive the grace of the gods using magic.

With a significant increase in divine power and placing him in the remaining special devotee position, I didn’t have high expectations, but the newly awakened abilities piqued my curiosity.

“Could you show me your abilities right now?”

“Y-yes…”

Although Baek Yeon wasn’t fully prepared, he had a considerable level of faith, so he mustered his strength and demonstrated his skills for my benefit.

Whoosh-

As he used his abilities, a bright light appeared along with something made of mana in Baek Yeon’s hands.

“Here…”

Baek Yeon handed me a potion-like substance created using his abilities.

[Amplification Potion]

Enhances one desired stat by 20% for 10 minutes.

It completely shattered my vague expectations and was a remarkable item.

“Enhances a stat by 20%?”

Enhancing a stat by 20% may not seem like much, but it had a morale-boosting effect that enhanced combat power by more than 20%.

“May I ask how many you can make?”

“Uh…”

After a moment of thought, Baek Yeon’s eyes widened as if he had finished calculating.

“I think I can make about 3 at a time, around 11 times a day.”

“A 20% increase is quite a remarkable ability.”

With the ability to use magic 11 times a day even with D-grade magic, I wondered how many times I could use it with my C-grade magic, so I asked Baekyeon again to confirm his other abilities.

“Can you show me your other abilities?”

“But…”

“Yes?”

“It seems that I can’t use my abilities on Cheonsangil… because Cheonsangil is the target of my grace.”

That was very disappointing news for me. Not only were there no strong opponents like me to begin with, but since I was the only one going out to act, I thought it was meaningless if my power didn’t increase.

“But when I use it on you, I feel… loved by Cheonsangil, and it makes me feel good.”

“Haha… that’s nice.”

I initially thought it was just a momentary ability that brought happiness, but upon further reflection, I realized it was a very necessary ability for me.

“If I use it myself, will my faith in me increase faster…?”

Having confirmed all of Baekyeon’s newly awakened abilities, Cheonsangil moved to the construction site where Goya Young was working to try using the grace of God.

“When God gestures, the ignorant gain new enlightenment…”

Satisfied with Jang Cheonsu’s murmurs as he watched and recorded everything about me, I continued to walk.

“Miss Ah Young, can you help here too?”

“I’ll help right away!”

Approaching Goya Young, who showed a superior working speed by using her abilities at the construction site, I called out to her in a small voice.

“Ah Young.”

“Eh? Oppa!”

With a strange sound, Goya Young rushed into my arms and I gently hugged her, giving her a light kiss on the forehead.

“Hehe, it’s nice to see you after so long.”

“I thought I was going to die without seeing Ah Young all this time.”

Since we hadn’t seen each other once since I started my rescue activities, seeing each other after a long time made us feel even more lovable to each other.

“I’m planning to sleep with Ah Young tonight, how about you?”

“Uh… I, I’m fine…”

Still blushing and shaking her head when having an adult conversation, Goya Young inadvertently made me smile, and seeing me like that, she showed me a very lovely smile.

*Click*

“I love you.”

“…!”

As I expressed my love with a light kiss on her lips, Goya Young, who was about to burst into tears, looked at me with a longing expression as I left to finish the remaining tasks with Jang Cheonsu using our abilities, leaving Goya Young behind with a regretful expression to prepare for the rest of the night in my room.

“Cheonsangil, you’re amazing in many ways.”

“T-Thank you.”

Slightly taken aback by Jang Cheonsu’s sudden words, I answered, feeling flustered, and after clearing out a thousand zombies, I entered my room, prepared by Goya Young, to spend a warm night.