The Crown materialized above Amadeus, its majestic form casting a commanding presence over the quarry. It was a sight both inspiring and terrifying—a black, royal structure adorned with intricate engravings, and at its center, a pulsating red orb that seemed to hold a world of power within its depths. The atmosphere filled with energy as a radiant light emanated from the red orb, bathing the entire area in a crimson light.
Gasps of shock and spread through the onlookers. Slaves and the pig froze, their eyes fixed on the mesmerizing sight. The slaves, who had only heard tales of such artifacts, were struck with a mixture of fear and hope. Even the pig, a formidable figure in his own right, felt an uncharacteristic shiver run down his spine and felt a moment of hesitation as he gazed upon the Crown.
"As much as I hate this, there is no other way," Amadeus muttered under his breath, his resolve firm.
With a voice that echoed with authority, Amadeus declared loudly so everyone could hear, "As you can see, I am a god, and I came here to liberate you. Help me defeat this man by giving me your devotion and becoming my followers."
The Crown's presence validated Amadeus's claim, its power and majesty undeniable. All beings instinctively knew what the Crown represented. The red orb pulsed with a rhythm that seemed to resonate with their very souls, an invitation to believe and follow.
The quarry fell silent until a voice echoed from the top floor. "A god hiding as a slave, what a joke. I thought you were supposed to be all high and mighty," mocked the pig.
The slaves, initially hesitant, began to stir. They had suffered for so long, enduring cruelty and despair. This was their chance for redemption, a chance to be freed from their chains. One by one, they felt a spark of hope ignite within them.
Avice stepped forward and shouted, "I prayed my whole life to be saved, but no one answered, and I lost my ability to believe in anything. But thanks to you, I regained it. Amadeus, I believe in you and i will become your follower."
"You don't even have to ask. I've already believed in you for a long time, big brother," said Arne. "When we first met, and you defeated all my men easily, I knew something was off about you. But that doesn't matter anymore. Amadeus, I believe in you and i will become your follower," added Bertram.
"Remember to give me more bread loaves after you beat this big idiot, young man. I believe in you and i will become your follower," said the old man who had given Amadeus information at the beginning.
The rest of the slaves stepped forward, one after another, declaring, "We believe in you."..."We want to become your followers."..."Save us."
As more people declared their believe in Amadeus, the Crown's light grew brighter, its power magnifying.
The quarry filled with the screams of slaves asking for salvation from Amadeus. "It seems like it worked," said the Crown. "Yes... it worked," said Amadeus, his expression sad.
Amadeus felt the surge of energy from the Crown as their devotion poured into him. His strength multiplied, his wounds healed, as a system window appeared.
[Level Up]
/The user level has reached 60 and is completely healed.
/You gained 546 new followers.
/Your God rank has risen - 0 -> 1. Skill unlocked.
[New Skill]
/Godly skill - active (observation skill)
{Divine sight = an ability only gods have access to it as it shows the true reality, the user gains the ability to see information related to all living creatures.
Amadeus distributed the 50 devotion points.
[User Stats]
HP = 10 / 9999
DEF = 3 -> 13 / 9999
STM = 8 -> 18 / 9999
Mana = 100 / 9999
STR = 12.5 -> 22.5 / 9999
Agility = 9 -> 19 / 9999
Intelligence = 1 / 9999
Regeneration = 1 -> 11 / 9999
Godly Mana = 1 / No Limit
[Godly Body] Active
[User Stats] x10
HP = 100 / 9999
DEF = 30 -> 130 / 9999
STM = 80 -> 180 / 9999
Mana = 1000 / 9999
STR = 125 -> 225 / 9999
Agility = 90 -> 190 / 9999
Intelligence = 10 / 9999
Regeneration = 10 -> 110 / 9999
Godly Mana = 10 / No Limit
"This should be more than enough to beat him, but just to make sure," said Amadeus.
Amadeus focused his gaze on the towering figure of the pig and activated {Divine Sight}. His eyes immediately transformed, glowing a vibrant red.
As {Divine Sight} took hold, a translucent screen appeared before Amadeus, displaying detailed information about his opponent.
[Creature Info]
Name: Tyrak Vance
Race: Human
Age: 45
Follower of: None
"I don't care about those details; I want to see how strong he is," said Amadeus.
[Creature Stats]
HP: 200 / 9999
DEF: 150 / 9999
STM: 100 / 9999
Mana: 1 / 9999
STR: 160 / 9999
Agility: 120 / 9999
Intelligence: 15 / 9999
"That explains where all this power comes from, but why is his intelligence low? He doesn't seem like a dumb person," said Amadeus.
"Intelligence does not determine how smart a person is. In your case, 10,000 years of memories give you 1 in intelligence," said the Crown.
"Then how can I raise it?" asked Amadeus.
"Intelligence is connected to magic users since it affects their ability to cast spells. If your intelligence is lower than what the spell needs, you won't be able to cast it. So magicians can raise it much faster. If you're not a magician, you won't need to raise your intelligence," said the Crown.
"I have more questions, but let's talk later. I'm tired of him looking down on me," said Amadeus as he looked at the pig. In a blur of motion, he was suddenly in front of the pig, his speed leaving a trail of wind behind him.
"You've become faster, but that changes nothing," the pig said, but was met with silence from Amadeus. The pig's confidence was unshaken, though the sudden speed of his opponent was surprising.
The pig attempted to attack, but each of his mighty blows missed their mark. Amadeus effortlessly dodged, weaving around the giant's attacks with precision. "The attacks that were once too fast to see now become so slow that I'm bored waiting for them to reach me," Amadeus remarked, his tone almost casual as he sidestepped another slow-moving axe.
Seizing an opening, Amadeus dashed forward and delivered a powerful punch to the pig's stomach. The impact was like a thunderclap, shattering the pig's armor and sending shockwaves through his massive frame. "Where did this power come from?" the pig gasped, pain and confusion filling his voice.
Gritting his teeth, the pig tried to counterattack with all his might. His muscles bulged as he summoned every ounce of strength. He used {Axe Final Strike}, his muscles expanding to their limits, charging a devastating hit with both of his massive axes. The ground trembled under his feet as he prepared to unleash the full force of his attack.
As the pig swung his axes down towards Amadeus, "I've had enough," Amadeus declared,. With a swift and precise movement, he deflected the pig's strongest attack with his sword. The force of the deflection was so immense that it sent both of the pig's axes flying from his hands, falling to the ground far away.
Desperation flashed in the pig's eyes. Without his axes, he resorted to brute force, attempting to crush Amadeus with his massive hands. But Amadeus was relentless. In a fluid motion, he slashed at the pig's arms, the blade cutting through flesh and bone with ease. The pig's severed hands fell to the ground, blood pouring from the wounds.
"So this is the power of a god," the pig said, a mixture of respect and regret in his voice. Before he could say more, Amadeus stepped forward and, with a swift motion, decapitated the pig. The giant's head fell to the ground, his body collapsing lifelessly.
[New Item]
/ uncommon Armor -the pig helmet : worn by the pig to hide his deformed face from countless battles, it offers 15 defence
/ uncommon weapon- the pig twin axe : used by the pig as they were the only weapons that could handle his immense power and rough fighting style adds 120 strength.
Amadeus stood over the fallen foe, his expression more disappointed than happy. The battle had been won, but the victory felt hollow. He looked down at the pig's lifeless form, a sigh escaping his lips.
The slaves' cheerfulscreams filled the quarry. "He did it!"..."We are free!"..."Finally, freedom!" Then they became silent and looked at Amadeus, waiting for him to speak.
"Hey, your followers are waiting for your word," said the Crown to Amadeus, who seemed lost in thought.
Amadeus, standing at the highest point, holding the pig's head, said, "I promised you freedom, and I delivered. I will continue to protect and help you as long as you follow me and aid me in my journey to achieve my goal."
The slaves began talking among themselves, wondering about Amadeus's goal, but stopped when he started speaking again.
"Tell me how many times you prayed to the gods for salvation, but they did not answer. These acts made me grow disgusted with the other gods. My goal is to punish them for what they did to all the poor souls who believed in them and were met with ignorance," said Amadeus.
The slaves were silent for a moment, then started agreeing among themselves. "He's right."..."They deserve to be punished." All the slaves began chanting, "We will follow our god Amadeus."
Amadeus, with a calm yet sad expression, stood as his name filled the giant quarry.
A few days passed, and the slaves began to live normal lives, laughing and eating.
At the highest point in the quarry, Amadeus was lost in thought.
"How does it feel after your first step into godhood?" asked the Crown. "What do you mean by that?" asked Amadeus. "You know what I mean. You have followers, and your God rank finally reached 1," said the Crown. "You mean lying to people, telling them you care about them, and you will protect them just so they can trust you and give you their devotion," said Amadeus.
"Don't tell me you feel sad for them," said the Crown. "Don't get me wrong. I only see them as tools to make me stronger for my revenge. When the time comes, when I don't need them, I will let them go," said Amadeus. "Then why do you seem lost?" asked the Crown.
"Because I realized how weak I am. The difference between me and the pig was 10-30 points. That small difference turned an impossible opponent into a weakling. If the difference were larger, like 100 points, 1,000, 10,000, 100,000,000 points, there would be no comparison at all," said Amadeus.
[Profile Menu]
Level 60 = need 100,000 Devotion for next level
User Name: Amadeus
Heir of: Omega The God of The End
God Rank: 1
Followers: 546
Power Level: Human
User Age: Error
"You see, my power level says human, which has a limit of 9999. Now that seems impossible to reach. To take my revenge, I have to at least reach God's power level," said Amadeus. "So are you going to give up?" asked the Crown.
"Are you joking? Nothing could make me give up on my revenge. I just have to rethink some things," said Amadeus. As he spoke, the sun rose, illuminating the sky. "I understand, but you can take a break from thinking and enjoy this beautiful view," said the Crown.
"For a primordial artifact, you act like a child," replied Amadeus. "So, only children like to see beautiful things? And you call me a child, yet you are a man who has only lived 10,000 years. Who do you think is the child between us?" said the Crown.
"To clarify, in case you forget, I remember only 10,000 years, but I have lived much longer than that," said Amadeus. "I am sure you didn't live longer than me," said the Crown.
"What is the name of this competition? Let me guess, who is the oldest?" interrupted Avice, who had just arrived.
"Wait, you can see him?" asked Amadeus, pointing at the Crown. "Yes, and it's quite beautiful," said Avice. "Only the people you choose and your followers can see me remember. Thank you, little girl, for the compliment; I know I am beautiful," said the Crown.
"What do you need?" asked Amadeus. "We arranged a party to celebrate our freedom, but we can't start without our most important guest," said Avice. "Alright, I am right behind you," said Amadeus.
Amadeus stood up, looked at the rising sun, and thought to himself, "One day, I will have to fight the god that controls the sun and other gods that seem invincible, so I will have to be ready when the time comes."