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Gods Game : Olympus: The Birth of a Miracle

[Divine Realm ]

The Chaos Pool had not stirred in millennia.

It lay at the heart of Olympus, a swirling abyss of unformed divinity, forgotten by all but the oldest gods. The last time it had created something new, the world had been young, and gods had walked among mortals.

But tonight, the Chaos Pool rippled.

A golden light flickered deep within, and for the first time in ages, a new goddess was born.

She was small—barely a child—with silver-white hair and eyes like shattered stardust. As she took her first breath, the air hummed, and the entire divine realm seemed to pause.

Hecate, the goddess of magic, stepped forward, peering down at the newborn. Her expression was unreadable.

"A child," one of the gods murmured. "But from what domain?"

No one knew. The Chaos Pool had given no name, no purpose. All they knew was one thing: this girl was unlike any god before her.

And Olympus had no idea what she would become.


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Mira’s POV

I never win anything.

Scratch that—I’m the type of person who could walk into a casino, bet on red, and somehow make the roulette wheel break. My luck is that bad.

So when I got an email saying, "Congratulations! You have won an exclusive VR Pod!", my first instinct was to delete it.

I didn’t enter any contest. I don’t even play VR games.

But when the delivery truck actually showed up at my apartment, carrying a sleek, futuristic-looking pod with my name on it… well, curiosity won.

That was my first mistake.

The moment I stepped inside, the world around me flickered. My vision blurred. My body felt weightless, like I was being pulled somewhere far, far away.

And when I opened my eyes again, I wasn’t in my apartment anymore.

I was lying on a stone floor, surrounded by towering figures in golden robes. A woman with glowing violet eyes—Hecate?—was staring down at me.

"She’s awake," someone whispered. "The newborn goddess has arrived."

My breath hitched. Newborn what?

{Hello Player, Welcome to Gods Game}

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Gods Game : Olympus

Mira sat at her desk, parchment and ink spread before her. The soft golden glow of Olympus' eternal day streamed through the windows, illuminating the neatly drawn blueprints of Artemis' temple.

"Alright, let's go over this one more time."

She tapped the quill against her chin, muttering facts under her breath.

[Target: Artemis' Bow – The Moonlit Huntress]

Forged by Hephaestus, enchanted by Selene.

Can only be drawn by someone Artemis acknowledges. (Which is NOT me.)

Stored within her private quarters when not in use.

Guarded by sacred hounds and enchanted traps.

Obscure Fact: The bow resonates strongest during the full moon. (Next full moon is in two days.)

Obscure Fact: Artemis often visits the Great Oak Grove every evening before sundown. (Best time to sneak in? Right before sunset.)

"Perfect. That gives me a small window to slip in, grab the bow, and get out before she notices."

She leaned back, folding her arms.

The Helmet of Invisibility was ready. She had the element of surprise. All that was left was—

And that was where her new trickster affinity came in.

Before she could even think of who to ask, a familiar gust of wind swept through her room, and a playful voice chuckled behind her.

"Planning mischief again, little goddess?"

The Messenger God lounged in mid-air like it was a comfortable couch, arms folded behind his head. His winged sandals hovered inches above the ground, and his golden eyes sparkled with amusement.

"What are you up to this time?" he asked, tilting his head.

"If I tell you, you have to help me."

"You're using my own tactics against me? I'm impressed. But I don't make deals without knowing the stakes."

"Fine. I need a distraction for Artemis. Nothing too crazy, just enough to keep her occupied for a while."

"You're trying to steal from Artemis?!" he wiped a tear from his eye. "Oh, this is good. This is REALLY good."

Mira tapped her chin, thinking fast.

Hermes loved three things: chaos, wagers, and favors.

"If I pull this off and get the bow, you owe me a favor."

"Oh, I like this. Alright, little goddess, you've got yourself a deal."

He offered his hand, and Mira shook it without hesitation.

As soon as their hands clasped, a golden glow wrapped around them—a divine contract.

[Side Quest Activated: Hermes' Wager]

Objective: Steal Artemis' Bow without getting caught.

Failure Penalty: Owe Hermes a Favor.

She had one chance to pull this off.

"Good luck, little goddess. You're going to need it."

And with that, he disappeared in a flash of golden light.

Mira exhaled, staring at her now-sealed fate.

Tomorrow night, she would steal from the Huntress herself.

Chapter 13 – The Trickster’s Bargain