Chapter 54 : A bout (1)

The path to godhood. Embra has already known what he has to do because he has already been bestowed that knowledge by God Brahma. He can either goes normally like Buddhist Monk and gain Enlightenment in Life or he can either get stronger through gaining strength.

Embra was never a philosopher nor he interested in learning Buddhist scriptures. So, he does not hesitate in choosing the latter. Reaching the godhood by slowly gaining strength takes time. He has to cultivate and try to understand one concept of the universe. Only by doing that, he will become the god of something.

But, he chose not to cultivate alone and walk alone. In the knowledge given by God Brahma, there is also another path to godhood. That is to gather 'Faith power'. The best way is to act like a god by creating a religion and gather believers. Of course, Embra says absolute 'No' to that.

That is why the best way he chose himself is,

"... That's why I will build myself a country and raise as a Monarch. Now, that I have awakened as a Monarch, that is possible. And, for that, I am gonna need..., Um, Why are you all being like that?" (Embra)

Everyone listening to Embra's reasonings is speechless. It is because they all are thinking the same thing and Goddess Gaia ask Embra that in everyone's stead

"... How? How did thou know of that? I mean, that is not the forbidden knowledge but, I was about to tell thou that. Who told thee?" (Gaia)

Embra was at first unsure of whether he should tell them about the old man he met but, now that they have friendly relations, Embra decided to tell them.

"After my trial, I met an old man sitting on a lotus. He graced me with this knowledge." (Embra)

Goddess Gaia becomes a little stiff and even Goddess Lashili became wide-eyed. Only by seeing the expressions of the two creator goddesses, the other three: Algadore, Keinnayi, and Sethar, guessed the identity of the old man Embra is talking about.

"I have a hunch that the old man must be a powerful god because he used the word, 'my trial'. He is the creator of the trial of true-self, right?" (Embra)

"AH. He is. His name is God Brahma, a genesis level god. Even I have not met him till I became a creator god and yet, thou has already met him and was even bestowed knowledge by God Brahma himself? Embra, if I am not speechless by this, when should I be speechless?" (Gaia)

"... Oya, Now that I know the ranking of the Gods in Heaven, I see, I have met quite a ... one of a kind being. It seems many expectations are placed on me. *smile* Yosh. After I take Keinnayi as my wife, let's try to surpass God Brahma's expectation." (Embra)

While everyone is feeling speechless because of the bomb Embra dropped, Embra says something of surpassing the expectation of a Genesis God lightly which in turn earns a look from the goddesses and a question from Keinnayi who is angry at Embra's carefree attitude.

"...Na? Wh-Why are you so carefree? He is a Genesis God you know. He is a god among gods. You are going to surpass his expectation?" (Keinnayi)

Looking lightly at Keinnayi who is quite serious, Embra replies smiling while looking at her blue eyes.

"Hm? What do you mean, my dear? Whatever the circumstances are or whoever placed their expectation on me, what I do will not change. I don't know whether I will surpass God Brahma's expectation in a good or bad way but, I am sure, I will walk my own path.

First, I will achieve the pinnacle of swordsmanship. Then, I will become a god by building a whole civilization myself. Get stronger and take you as my wife. After that? Well, I will plan that when the time comes." (Embra)

"..." (Everyone)

There is no hesitation in Embra's eyes. His voice is also full of confidence. Keinnayi is reminded again of the reason why she fell in love with Embra again and she smiles. While everyone has no idea what else to say, Keinnayi says while smiling like a goddess.

"*smile* That's right, isn't it. You always do whatever you want. Alright then, I will be waiting for you. Get stronger and take me as your wife." (Embra)

"Hahaha. Now that you are saying like that, should I just take you as my wife now?" (Embra)

"Ho? You think you can? Then, at least try to defeat Sethar." (Keinnayi)

"Oya. That is not bad too. I was thinking of having a match with Sethar after discussing the things I may need." (Embra)

"Can you two please don't drag me into your conversation as you please? At least, ask my consent?" (Sethar)

"Eh? You don't want to fight Embra?" (Keinnayi)

"No, I do. But, what I mean is -" (Sethar)

"See? No problem at all. Every thing's fine. Every thing's fine." (Embra)

"It is not Bakabra." (Sethar)

Looking at Embra, Keinnayi, and Sethar having fun, the two creator goddesses look at each other and unconsciously laugh at the same time. They feel like they are at a wrong for being so tense and serious in contrast to the carefree attitudes of Embra, Keinnayi, and Sethar.

"*chuckle* Young ones... They are so carefree," (Lashili)

" Well, it is what it means to be young, isn't it?" (Gaia)

While the two adults are talking to each other, Algadore joins the fun by suddenly challenging Embra. part of the reason is that she like fighting but, more than that,

"Embra. I have heard the rumors about you from Keinnayi. I heard that you are good at seeing through attacks. Want to have a short bout with me?" (Algadore)

Embra raises an eyebrow at the unexpected offer but, it doesn't sound bad to him. So, he agrees to it without any hesitation. But, after readily agreeing, he remembers the place they are in and asks where they were going to fight. He knows that the time of the outside world is now still and that they are in a separate dimension but, if they are going to fight, he wants a fight with no 'holding back'.

Goddess Lashili offers her help in setting up a place where they can fight because she herself also wants to see Embra's fight and especially, his calculation ability.

"For now, I will create a new body for you two with the same power level. Oh right, I can also use the system. Keinnayi girl, help me a bit." (Lashili)

Keinnayi helps Goddess Lashili prepare two new bodies. It did not take long for the two new bodies to finish. With the help of Goddess Lashili, Embra is sent into the new body while Algadore herself goes into the new body herself, and they so both leave their original body on top of the purple cloud. As soon as they arrived, a system interface greeted the two.

Total Point: 1500

Physical strength : 0

Willpower : 0

Chakra : 0

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"Oh? Such a good idea. I am amazed that you can think of this in a short time, Goddess Lashili." (Embra)

"Ahaha. It was an old trick. Now, you both see the interface in front of you, right? The total points you two have is the same 1500. Distribute your points as you wish. Your skills and technique level itself will not change. Whatever happens to that body, you will feel nothing after you return to your own body but, Algadore, are you fine in that new body? Embra has an advantage because 1500 is his power level but, how are you with the new body?"(Goddess Lashili)

Algadore who is now in the new body created by Goddess Lashili do some movement before replying that she will get used to it soon. Well, she is a goddess with a power level of hundreds of millions. So, for her to gets used to a body that only has a power level of merely a thousand and a half, she needs a bit of time. Embra does not mind her and lets her prepare while he himself is preparing. Sitting on the sideline, Keinnayi is looking at Goddess Lashili with a questioning look.

"Um... Are you sure, you didn't do anything to the bodies?" (Keinnayi)

"I am perfectly sure, I didn't do anything to them." (Goddess Lashili)

Goddess Lashili, as surprised as she is, replies to Keinnayi while looking at the screen in front of them. The two themselves set the whole game but, they could not believe they would be seeing this. Both of the Status of Embra and Algadore looks,

Physical strength: 1000

Willpower : 0

Chakra: 500

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Both of their statuses look the same that the two goddesses are doubting themselves whether they did something wrong. The two fighters distribute their status the same way while avoiding the trap. Well, 'Willpower' status is there as a decoration, not meant to be a trap or anything. Fortunately or not, neither Embra nor Algadore fall fot it and distribute their status in the same way.

'Well, they both are wise enough not to fall into the trap. Yep. I was not lazy or anything.' (Keinnayi's thought)

The two fighter looks at each other after preparing for the fight. Embra smiles at Algadore while asking,

"I am quite excited actually. I wonder how will the goddess of dragon fight. Please don't hold back and come with all you have. And..., excuse me if I was rude but, won't you open your eyes?" (Embra)

"Oh, my eyes? I can perfectly see you without them. They are a bit of special. Don't worry about that. By the way, I am bad at holding back. So, look out, alright." (Algadore)

"Oh. I will be sure to look closely. Please start whenever you are ready." (Embra)

Embra statements indirectly tell the others that they will not be needing any starting timer. So, all the other goddesses just sit back and watch the fight.

Algadore accepts Embra's taunt and starts the fight by making her move first.