102(3) – Bad Decisions!
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PART 4 – Radiant God!
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After finishing a few dozen important matters, Skarla receives news that Teresa, Saint of the Radiant Church, has arrived in Krugar, received the respect due to her arrival, and is residing in the best hotel in Krugar, which accommodates demigods.
The best possible treatment, worthy of kings. The minimum for important visitors to Krugar.
Interestingly, several other continents and nations have copied this method of receiving guests, a way of flaunting their wealth and luxury.
Teresa was then invited to Skarla's palace. Entering a flying vehicle and watching the landscape, the tall buildings, the clean city, and the prosperity. The air itself was extremely pure. Teresa hasn't visited this place in years and is amazed every time.
The capital of Krugar is like a different world. It is the center of technology and innovation in the world. What is shocking is to know that little by little, all of this is spreading throughout Seahorse.
In a few decades, all of Seahorse will become the heart of the world, potentially equaling the Sacred Land of the Elves... probably surpassing it, since the latter is forbidden for other races to enter, while anyone can enter Krugar and benefit from it.
With portal technology evolving every few years, it won't be long before new means of trade emerge. Krugar's prosperity will visibly increase greatly.
But what worries everyone is Krugar's politics. Who will take Skarla's place when she officially retires from her position as ruler?
Her children have no interest, her wives like their current positions, but as soon as the new continent is finalized, they will focus there, develop there.
An entire continent to be the home, refuge, and entertainment of the Verona Family.
As a result, many important figures are coming forward, gaining power and influence. Many rulers from other continents are trying to influence future elections, and Teresa is no different.
Krugar is extremely valuable. Of course, when Skarla and her family disconnect, its value will plummet, but it will still be extremely useful and desirable.
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“Your Majesty, it's been a long time.” Teresa says with a gentle smile, all her arrogance towards the woman in front of her long gone.
“Teresa. I didn't see you on the last excursion to the Demon Realm, which is a shame. I heard that one of your sisters participated and she is preparing to become a Demigod.” Skarla said calmly. Teresa bit her soft, red lips.
“I had a lot of things to deal with, but the Radiant Church sent many to help, I hope it was enough,” she said with a forced smile.
Skarla smiles, she likes to provoke the people of the church.
“May I know the reason for this unexpected invitation? Requesting a Saint, at the very least... has something happened?” Teresa decided to get straight to the point, she feels she could lose control at any moment.
“I wish to speak with the Radiant God, so establish a connection with him, as you did the first time we met,” Skarla said calmly.
Teresa frowned. “Your Majesty... speaking directly to my god is not something I can do.”
“I know you're listening, I can feel your gaze,” Skarla said calmly. “Come here and let's talk, it has to do with one of you bastards from Paradise.”
Teresa blinked, and with a snap, her eyes sparkled, and she relaxed. “What do you need?”
“Recently, one of yours sent an angel to this world, possessed him, and dared to request my newborn daughter. A certain God of Children and God of Protection, that pedophile you protect and ignore,” Skarla said calmly.
“He does not belong to my group, nor is he my ally, there is nothing I can do,” Teresa said.
“Then do something, think, or I will do it myself!” Skarla said coldly.
“And what do you plan to do?” Teresa scoffed.
“I will annihilate every religion directly linked to Heaven, which would damage the interference rate of you Holy Gods in this world.”
“You will attack us Holy Gods for something so small? Will you make us all your enemies?” Teresa laughed.
"I almost destroyed the Demon Realm, causing the deaths of hundreds to thousands of Demigods and several Demon Gods, just because I received a prophecy that a demon would dare to hurt my children. What do you think I'll do to a fucking pedophile who wants to take my daughter by force using the name of the Holy Gods as an excuse? Do you think I care about the high status of your people?" Skarla sneered.
Teresa frowned. “If you want me to interfere, I can do so. That god has no right here, and we don't plan on giving him any opportunities. But what will you give in return?”
Skarla stared at her and laughed. “Besides not destroying all the Holy Churches in this world, I can deliver this.” Skarla showed her a book. “It contains the new cultivation method that will be spread in the coming weeks.”
Teresa narrowed her eyes.
“You must have noticed that the rules for cultivating internal energy have changed, the system has interfered and even changed the entire proficiency system.” Skarla smiled slightly and Teresa frowned.
“I knew you had something to do with this.” Teresa sighed.
“Here is the correct method for cultivating Internal Energy, organizing it, and helping you reach higher levels more easily.” Skarla laughed.
Teresa nodded and snapped her fingers, and the book disappeared. “I'll take care of this problem.”
“I expect answers in a week at most,” said Skarla, and with a snap, Teresa came back to her senses. “Thank you for visiting. You can continue as a visitor for as long as you wish,” said Skarla as she stood up.
Teresa gasps slightly and nods, realizing that every day, Skarla is distancing herself more and more from mortality. She is practically a goddess among mortals.
...
A week passed, and Skarla received no answers. In fact, the god in question even tried to use one of the Churches of his allies from the same pantheon to try to force Skarla.
The news is that one of Skarla's daughters was chosen to be the Saint of a powerful Holy God, but Skarla refused and is picking a fight with Heaven because of her prejudices.
Neutral Gods just watched the outcome of this, curious about what will happen. Holy Churches, having already received Skarla's threats, armed themselves with their treasures.
Skarla, who received no response, calmly went to a dungeon on his continent, where he found a demon.
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PART 5 – Demon Realm!
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Blood spills from the throat of a demon, and during a demonic ritual, a portal connecting this world to the Demon Realm opens!
Demons on the other side rejoice, but sitting cross-legged on a chair is Skarla. Her presence and appearance are already commonplace in the Demon Realm, and terror is etched on their faces.
Skarla sat waiting. They tried to close the portal on the other side, but Skarla prevented them. It is a weak portal, at most Level 10 demons can pass through. Skarla cannot pass through, but she is sustaining it and preventing others from closing it.
“Human, what do you want?!” A tall, burly figure hit the ground with a club.
Skarla looked at him, and the demon shuddered, almost retreating. “Call one of the rulers, tell them that Skarla, the one who brought the Void to the Demon Realm, wishes to talk and negotiate.”
After a silence, a thin figure approached, the presence of a Demigod.
Before he could open his mouth, Skarla threw something through the portal. “A communication crystal, deliver it to a Demon God, I wish to speak with someone important.”
The demon growled, Skarla gave him a cold look. “I have your face and energy, do you think I can't invade the Demon Realm and kill you like the insect you are?”
Her words made the other side shrink, so he nodded. Demons are proud, but cowards too. They prefer to live than to die for pride.
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A few hours later, Skarla received a call. On the other end was a stunning woman with long ears and blue skin, sitting on a throne, with rows of beautiful demons on either side, all demigods.
“Oh, the great Skarla Verona, the mortal who kills demigods and gods! To what do I owe the honor of this conversation?” The woman laughed.
“You must be Henayr?” Skarla asked.
“Oh, I didn't know my name was known in your world.” Henayr laughed.
“It's not like there are many Demon Gods, especially after my last visit.” Skarla sneered, and Henayr growled slightly, then laughed.
“I know that the pedophile bothering me has something to do with you,” Skarla said coldly.
“Pedophile? You know that for us, that's a compliment? Any demon would love to be called that. How about being more specific?” Henayr laughed loudly.
“You demons have lost your influence in my world. You try to infiltrate more and more of your garbage, but I stop you all. Since you can't affect me, you've found other means, using your corrupt channels with the hypocrites of Paradise and putting a target on my daughter's back.” Skarla said coldly.
“I have no idea what you're talking about.” Henayr laughed.
"Anyway, sooner or later I would come into conflict with them, but unlike when I destroyed the Demon Realm, I have no supporters to carry out such an attack and... we have many individuals who truly fear the Holy Gods and would not dare to attack Heaven. So thank you for the great propaganda of the Demon Realm making all worlds your enemies." Skarla sneered.
Henayr growled slightly.
“Well, I came here to get some allies.” Skarla smiled. “The same thing I did with the Demon Realm, I will do with Paradise.”
Henayr blinked.
“I think that was your goal, right? To create a rift with Paradise, to make me attack them.” Skarla said calmly as she stared at Henayr.
“You are frighteningly intelligent. So, what do you need?” Henayr laughed.
"I heard that Paradise has been poking you a lot since my last visit. How about retaliating? Let me know when you're going to attack them, attract all their attention. You just need to be defensive, then I'll sneak in, tear through Paradise's protection, and return to my home. Paradise will suffer the same fate as the Demon Realm, they will stop poking you and destroying your armies in several of the worlds they are conquering, not to mention that it will open doors for you to attack several other worlds that they protect and control."
"Not to mention that from my point of view, the Holy Gods are... lazy. They are too complacent and receive everything on a silver platter. They do not expect an attack, they will not know how to deal with the corruption of the Beasts of the Void. The damage they will receive will be more catastrophic." Skarla said calmly.
“...and you will do all this because you want your daughter?” Henayr laughed, still in doubt.
“You demons may not care about your children, thinking you already have too many, losing a few dozen won't even make you blink. But I love and cherish each of my children, I would make the entire universe my enemy if they dared to lay a hand on my children!” Skarla was firm in her tone. “And just as I despise and hate the Demon Realm, I feel much the same way about Heaven. They cause headaches and think they own the universe.”
Henayr began to laugh. “In eight hours of your world time, I shall return with my answer!”