After a long, quiet day at the café, I finally returned home. The familiar scent of wood and faint incense greeted me as I stepped through the door, shedding the weariness of the day. I made my way to my small kitchen and set about preparing dinner, keeping things simple but flavorful—grilled fish, steamed rice, and a side of miso soup.
After freshening up with a quick shower, as was the custom after a long day, I settled down at the table. The taste of the freshly cooked meal filled me with a sense of satisfaction.
Finishing my meal, I picked up my phone and opened my messages. A notification from Yuki immediately caught my attention.
Yuki-san: "Your first modeling shoot is scheduled for next weekend! Get ready for some serious exposure!"
I smiled at the message, feeling excitement creep back in. It was a new beginning, but before I could dive deeper into my thoughts, something else nagged at me. I switched to the app—the app that had become a window into a strange, otherworldly reality.
The moment I opened it, I found something strange finding places empty, soon I clicked on map function on the app and then the world map unfolded before me, and looking through the map I found all the dragons at one spot.
A moment of reflection passed as I thought about the 12 primordial dragons. The emergence of the elemental dragons—ice, fire, lightning—had followed their birth. These dragons each represented the primal forces of nature, their power reshaping the land and filling it with magical energy.
My eyes moved to the map's center, where all the dragons, both primordial and elemental, had gathered in one place. They encircled a massive mountain range, and there, at the center of it all, was the first primordial dragon, Satori. She was cocooned in a strange glowing structure, her form obscured by the ethereal energy surrounding her. The other eleven primordial dragons were positioned close by, standing guard in reverence.
"What is going on?" I muttered to myself, staring at the screen.
Suddenly, a notification popped up, interrupting my thoughts.
"The First Primordial Dragon, Satori, is evolving into Godhood. Do you allow it and grant your divine blessing?"
A rush of curiosity and excitement filled me. This was a turning point, something huge. Without hesitating, I tapped "Yes."
The moment I did, the screen flashed, and a brilliant light exploded on the map. A divine pillar of light descended from the heavens, crashing down onto Satori's cocoon. It was as if the heavens themselves were blessing her. I could only watch in awe as the transformation unfolded.
After what felt like minutes, the light dimmed, revealing her new form. Satori emerged from the cocoon, now fully evolved. Her human-like figure was strikingly beautiful—long, flowing red hair that shimmered like molten lava, ruby-red eyes, and a proud, cold demeanor that emanated power. Her body, curvaceous and perfectly sculpted, was adorned with dragon horns and wings, symbols of her primordial heritage. She was the epitome of divine majesty, and all the dragons around her bowed in deep respect.
Another notification appeared on my screen:
"The First Primordial Dragon has evolved into the Dragon God."
I took a deep breath, letting the weight of that statement sink in. A god... a dragon god. The power she must wield now was unimaginable.
Another notification popped up right after:
"New function unlocked: Divine Revelations. You can now send messages or commands to any being with godhood or divine power."
My fingers hovered over the screen, still processing what had just transpired, when yet another message appeared:
"Warning: The being you sealed beneath the earth is trying to corrupt the world and break free. The seal is weakening."
My heart sank. The ominous tone of the message sent a chill down my spine. Whatever was sealed beneath the earth was far from dormant, and it was a threat I couldn't ignore.
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Satori's POV:
Crossing the threshold into godhood was like nothing I had ever experienced before. It felt as though I was suspended between two worlds, trapped in the liminal space between mortality and divinity. I strained, pushing against the invisible walls holding me back. Was this it? Was I to remain stuck here, on the cusp of godhood, unable to break free?
Just as despair began to creep in, a radiant light cut through the void, enveloping me in its warmth. I knew instantly where it had come from. Father had sent it. Our creator, the one who shaped the world of Soleria. With his divine blessing, I felt the final barrier shatter, and I was thrust forward, fully awakened as a god.
As the light faded, I took a deep breath, feeling the new strength that coursed through my body. I glanced around and, with just a simple movement, the dragons surrounding me—awe-inspiring creatures themselves—bowed their heads in reverence.
At that moment, a message appeared in my mind, his voice echoing in my thoughts.
"Congratulations, Satori, on your ascension. You've made me proud."
His words sent a wave of warmth through me. I had always loved him, adored his presence, and cherished his praise. The time he spent with us when we were first created had been brief, but it had left an indelible mark on me. His acknowledgment now, after my ascension, meant everything.
Before I could fully bask in the moment, another message followed.
"There is a dark force trying to break free from the earth, a being I sealed long ago. It is attempting to corrupt the world. I ask you to help keep the world safe."
A grim expression crossed my face. The seriousness of the situation hit me like a ton of bricks. Something dark and ancient was stirring beneath the surface, something that even Father had deemed dangerous enough to seal. If that thing broke free…
I nodded internally, resolute. "Leave it to me, Father. I will ensure the seal holds."
With newfound determination, I turned to the other dragons, issuing a silent command through our shared bond. We would head to the place where the being was sealed. I would oversee it personally. There was no room for failure.
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Third-Person POV:
As the dragons gathered around the site of the ancient seal, the landscape around them was vast and untouched. It was a place isolated from the rest of Soleria, unknown to the world at large. The skies above darkened as the dragons took their positions, their immense forms hovering like sentinels.
In the years to come, this remote land would be known as the Dragon Continent, an enigmatic and desolate place where no other beings would dare set foot. And while the truth about what lay beneath remained unknown to the world, Satori's vigilant watch ensured that nothing would disturb the ancient seal.
[An : Comment your thoughts on this chapter! In this one, I focused on world-building for Soleria, and I hope you're enjoying it so far. There's something important I wanted to address before continuing. Since this story has a harem tag, the MC will also have harem members from Soleria. Some of you may wonder about the dynamic—after all, he created all living beings, and Satori even calls him "Father." In a sense, you could think of it as incest. I just wanted to make this clear, and I hope it doesn't bother anyone. Let me know your views!]