As soon as I spoke his name, the massive form of Titan, the guardian treant, quivered in reverence. His half-kneeling posture turned into a full kowtow, his wooden body bowing deeply as his voice echoed with a tremor, much like a child receiving praise from a mother:
"Praise to you, Mother Tree! I will serve you until my last breath!"
I felt a surge of pure energy, as though Titan's unwavering faith had crossed the void and directly blessed me. The warmth spread throughout my being, blending with the divine power dormant within me and fortifying my connection to the essence of the World Tree.
To my surprise, I sensed that my drained divine energy had replenished slightly.
"The power of faith," I muttered to myself. This wasn't mere loyalty; it was the life-giving energy of devotion, the very thing I could use to restore my strength.
After taking a moment to reflect on the new information coursing through my mind, I quickly understood.
"Faith-based power…"
The power of faith was something that could fuel me, replenishing my divine strength as I received devotion from my followers.
As I gazed upon Titan, who stood before me with unwavering respect and devotion, I realized that my plan to restore my powers might be within reach. Perhaps this method could become a cornerstone of my journey back to full strength.
Suddenly, my mind stirred, and the status of Titan appeared within my consciousness:
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[Name: Titan]
[Race: Guardian Treant]
[Class: Guardian of the Forest]
[Level: 45 (Silver Rank)]
[Patron God: Evé Yggdrasill]
[Level of Faith: Devoted]
[Titles: Forest's Shield, Guardian of the Ancient Grove]
[Abilities: Rooted Fury, Forest's Call, Nature's Resilience, Verdant Blessing]
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I blinked in surprise, overwhelmed by the sight. This was far beyond my expectations.
"Titan... you've already become devoted, haven't you?" I said softly, marvelling at his status.
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Titan's Abilities:
Rooted Fury: Increases strength and defense when in direct contact with the earth, channeling the power of the forest to overwhelm foes.
Forest's Call: Summons creatures of the forest to aid in battle or other tasks.
Nature's Resilience: Increases physical durability, drawing on the vitality of the forest to heal wounds over time.
Verdant Blessing: Bestows a temporary boost to the divine power of those who follow Evé, strengthening them in moments of need.
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I stared at the abilities in awe, realizing that Titan had much more to offer than I initially thought. His devotion had manifested into real, tangible abilities, and the faith he had given me was a lifeline for my recovery. However, his strength—at Silver Rank—was still rather low compared to the world's higher powers.
Still, I couldn't help but feel grateful. With each believer, each drop of faith, my power would grow, and I might even be able to create a divine avatar to roam freely in this world.
That, of course, was still far in the future. For now, I had to find more followers and tap into the faith of others.
"Now… it's time to check my own status," I said, turning my focus inward.
A new interface appeared before me, displaying the information I had been waiting for:
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[Name: Grandézil]
[Race: World Tree (Ancient Goddess)]
[Level: 100 (Mythical Rank)]
[Condition: Weak Divine Power Debuff (Quasi-death State)]
[Divinity: Nature, Life, Elf]
[Titles: Mother of the Forest, Goddess of Life, Patron of the Elves]
[Divine Power Value: 5/500]
[Followers: 2 (Fanatic: 1, Devout Believer: 1)]
[Abilities: Divine Manifestation, Nature's Wrath, Healing Touch, Vitality Drain, Divine Avatars]
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Looking at the state of my divine power, I couldn't help but sigh. Only 5 points of divine energy... and it was barely enough to do anything significant.
I had to find more ways to gather faith and restore my power before I could even begin thinking about rebuilding my strength.
"Titan, you're a good start, but I need more followers. I'll have to work quickly."
I needed to grow in power—and I couldn't waste any time.