“Oh, right. It won't do if the players wander too far from me. I should set an area boundary.
“Even if the players run into it, it’s fine. A prompt like 'Let’s explore the area ahead later!' will work. Come to think of it, that’s actually pretty reasonable.
“Of course, the most important part is that retrieving their bodies for resurrection will be much easier.
“Hahaha~ I really do have a natural gift for game design!”
Iluvia’s lips curled into a smile.
“Let’s see what else I need to work on... Oh, I almost forgot the game cover and the in-game shop.”
For the game cover, She decided to directly use images of Her three little believers.
“As for the game shop...
“Ugh... right now I’m penniless, so it’s not like I have anything to put on the shelves anyway...
“...
“Forget it, I’ll design the in-game currency first. Let's just use Merit Points—that's a common currency used by game companies back on Earth.
“Right, and the game’s storyline... As for that, I’ll add to it in real time later. For now, even I don't know how things will develop.
“Lastly, there’s the promotional trailer. I can't be careless with this.
“After all, the most critical factor in a game's popularity is its marketing.
“Hmm... but what kind of footage should I use...”
Iluvia agonized over it for a long time before finally deciding to just use ready-made footage.
She edited clips directly from Her divine inheritance memories.
“These special effects, this lighting and shadow... Forget Hollywood on Earth, even all top-tier AAA masterpieces combined couldn't hold a candle to this.”
She contentedly edited these clips into a hype-filled CG trailer.
“Once I release this, it’s guaranteed to blow those players’ minds.
“Whew—all finished!”
Looking at the virtual game framework gradually taking shape before Her, Iluvia let out a long sigh of relief.
“When the time comes, I’ll only need to handle operations and leave all the hard work to the players. I can just lie back and harvest divine power. Life couldn't get any sweeter.”
Iluvia felt immensely proud of Herself. As expected of me.
Then, She snapped Her fingers. Expending divine power, a virtual game company named “Angel Technology” soon appeared on Earth’s internet.
The game client for 《Glorious Era》 was uploaded at lightning speed, passing every review without a hitch under the intervention of divine power.
“I hope people actually sign up...”
As for the closed beta testing date, Iluvia chose to set it five days later.
“Mm... In the meantime, I can make some preparations in advance.”
...
Warm sunlight bathed every corner of the forest. The leaves reflected a golden sheen, resembling glittering gems.
Outside the doors of the Temple of Light, Saintess Lilith stood gazing at the beautiful scenery, lost in thought.
“Your Highness,” a deep male voice called from behind her.
Lilith turned around and saw Selby and West walking toward her together.
West bowed to Lilith first, his short light-golden hair glowing softly in the sunlight.
“Your Highness, Uncle Selby is ready to depart. I will stay here and do everything in my power to protect your safety until Uncle Selby and the others return.”
As he spoke, he looked at Selby with a resolute expression before returning his gaze to Lilith.
“Please rest assured, Your Highness. I will protect you with my life. No creature of darkness will draw near you.”
Selby nodded and said in a solemn tone, “I will definitely return as quickly as possible, inform the Bishop and the others of Her Ladyship’s revival, and bring them here. I will not fail Lady Goddess’s expectations.”
A bright smile appeared on Lilith’s face.
“Uncle Selby, West, thank you both for your hard work during this time.”
Then, she recalled Mother Goddess's instructions from yesterday.
“Uncle Selby, this is a divine artifact bestowed upon us by Mother Goddess, named the Feather of Protection. It can shield the bearer from mind control, and it also contains a hidden defensive divine spell capable of withstanding at least a Hero Rank attack.”
Saying this, Lilith extended her hand.
A holy, pure feather lay quietly in her palm.
West’s eyes fell upon the holy feather, filled with awe.
“A Hero Rank attack... With this, Uncle Selby will be much safer on his journey.”
Looking at the holy feather in Lilith’s hand, Selby was similarly filled with reverence. Hesitating for a moment, he reached out and took it.
“Your Highness, I... I will keep it safe and will never use it unless absolutely necessary. I shall not fail the Goddess’s grace.”
He carefully tucked the feather into an inner pocket of his armor, his voice low and firm.
Lilith smiled and shook her head.
“This divine artifact was given specifically to protect you. If you encounter danger, do not hesitate to use it.”
Selby was deeply moved by her words, his faith in the Goddess growing even firmer.
At that moment, he recalled Lilith’s mission. His expression turned solemn, his tone carrying both an elder’s concern and a knight’s loyalty:
“Your Highness, the mission entrusted to you by the Goddess is of utmost importance. You must properly guide the God-Chosen Ones who are about to arrive—they are the hope for humanity’s revival.”
The God-Chosen Ones...
Lilith grew immensely solemn at his words. Mother Goddess's divine oracle echoed in her mind once more, her face filled with worship and fervor.
She nodded vigorously.
“Mm! I will do my absolute best!”
Not long ago, Mother Goddess had bestowed two divine oracles. The first concerned Selby's journey, while the second...
It declared that in a few days, God-Chosen Ones from another world would descend!
They would assist humanity in rebuilding civilization, reforging the glory of angels, and reviving the Church of Light!
Heroes from another world...
Could they be angels?
Thinking of this, Lilith couldn't help but start daydreaming.
Though she didn't know their exact appearance,
the God-Chosen Ones chosen by Mother Goddess would surely be brave warriors possessing virtues such as kindness, justice, hatred for evil, mercy, bravery, humility, and friendliness.
Seeing Lilith’s longing expression, West couldn't help but look forward to the God-Chosen Ones as well, tightening his grip on the knight’s longsword at his waist.
The God-Chosen Ones... They must be very powerful.
West couldn't help but equate the God-Chosen Ones with the legendary, powerful, and mysterious Angel Legion under the Goddess’s command.
As a human born in the Era of Dawn, he had never seen a real angel. However, having been under the leadership of the priest family ever since he began following Lilith, he had naturally grown to admire angels.
“West, take good care of Her Highness.”
Selby looked at the two expectant youths with a softened expression, giving West a final instruction.
West gave a firm nod and said:
“I will.”
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