On Hiatus: God's Personal Reasons-Chapter 216: #Hunter War of Destruction (4)

“I love the combined scene of your love and friendship with Warrior Il-Ho! It was extremely touching!”

“I believe in God Yu Il-Shin! Yu Il-Shin puck puck!”

The two aliens put their index fingers together, chanting the prayer that had become famous across the universe. Hold on, what did they mean by the combined scene of Il-Ho and I? That was news to me. Also, love and friendship?

I whipped my head around and glared at the director. “Hey, Director Fila.”

He merely looked up at the sky with his three eyes, exclaiming, “Hoho, the weather on Planet Kustia sure is wonderful!”

Ruuuumble!

Red thunderbolts were striking all across the dark sky, though? Actually, this planet seemed on the brink of destruction!

I’ll have to see it for myself.

I skipped the movie because it gave me the heebie-jeebies, but now I got curious.

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Ding!

Just then, God-Maker responded.

[Qantapiyadonor and Hoyihoyidoori have become followers of Yu Il-Shin.]

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[Quest: High-tier Benevolent God (In progress)]

Have at least a trillion intelligent beings, or accept ten thousand intelligent beings of S-rank or higher as your followers.

Normal followers: Great Cosmic Empire 652,331,352,604 (↑1)

S-rank or Higher Intelligent Followers: Great Cosmic Empire branch: 1,231(↑1)

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Despite their bizarre appearances, one of them must be a strong S-rank being. At first, the insane quest requirement overwhelmed me, but now I had amassed 650 billion followers from the Great Cosmic Empire alone.

Still, it didn’t seem like much had changed.

Could it be because I was in an avatar body? Or maybe the aliens’ Faith was of low quality?

By the way, even though I was in God-Maker, I was still somewhat in touch with the real world.

As if the Ant Emperor’s Sacrificial War wasn’t enough, a mad clown had appeared. Moreover, there was a plan of creating a god with the elves. I was starting to wonder if I was just wasting my time in God-Maker.

[Infinite Abundance reminds you that a tree takes time and effort to bear fruit. She encourages perseverance, assuring you that even without immediate results, your efforts will lead to success.]

“I understand, Abundance noonim.”

The other two stalkers eagerly went to watch the fight, while Abundance noonim stayed behind to give me beneficial advice. She was truly the best.

[Infinite Abundance blushes slightly, agreeing with you.]

“But Abundance noonim, is there still no news from Eternal Seeker?”

That muscle maniac helped me a lot before. Though usually quiet, his silence felt unusual.

[Infinite Abundance sullenly answers that she’s also worried about Eternal Seeker.]

“Waaaah! God Yu Il-Shin! Please come to our planet again!”

“God Yu Il-Shin puck puck!”

At last, the fan sign event ended.

Kwaaaa!

As the cheers from fans came around, the space battleship transported me away through the vastness of space.

“What’s the next schedule?”

“We have a luncheon scheduled with Empress Esméralda on Planet Ilyxia. It will take us approximately twelve sectors to arrive. Have a good rest until then, Lord Yu Il-shin.”

I threw my weary self into the room prepared by the staff.

“Aigoo, my arm.”

My arms were swollen from giving autographs. I didn’t count, but it must’ve been over a million. I could’ve completed a manuscript instead.

Phew, was this the life of a universe’s biggest star? Part of me wanted to forget about all of this god and followers stuff, and just go back to reality.

Ding!

[The Malevolent God Yu Il-Shin is in control of the god body. Return is currently impossible.]

The same message appeared. This was it. This was what I’d been fearing! Like in the classic Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, my evil alter ego had overtaken my body! I’d become a lost child in outer space, marketing a bizarre movie!

No. No matter how evil he was, he was still me, so there was no way he would be that ruthless. I...I could still trust him, right?

...I want to trust you, Yi-Shin. W-we’re close, right?

My two alter egos caused so much damage that I had no idea how to clean up the mess.

Ding!

[You have been awarded the effect God of Movies for your evangelism and movie premiere in the Great Cosmic Empire branch.]

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[God of Movies]

You can distribute movies you starred in as propaganda to your followers.

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“Haa,” I sighed involuntarily. “Fucking hell, yet another trashy ability?”

Yeah, as if I'd reveal my dark history to everyone. I'd rather show my Earth followers the diary I wrote at ten than this cringey movie. My devout Gayami followers would probably love it, but I still had some shame left.

I think twelve sectors was about an hour in reality?

I looked at God-Maker. Despite my swollen fingers, I still checked my phone during breaks.

Ding!

[Due to your growing number of followers, you now have access to seven channels.]

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[Follower Channels]

Gayami Nation, Antrinia Gayami: Holy Empress Anty and Gayami followers

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-Under the benevolent rule of the beautiful, four-head-tall woman, Empress Anty, the country was prospering and worthy to be called an empire.

My golden statues had grown to an overwhelming number, filling every corner of the empire.

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41st Floor, Tower of Warriors: Fairy Queen Aran and Fairy followers

-Fairy Queen Aran has been promoted to a Low-tier God.

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42nd Floor, Tower of Warriors: Fallen High-tier God Cycler of All Things

-The fallen High-tier God Cycler of All Things has recovered a portion of her godhood.

-With both gods in agreement, the worlds on the 41st and 42nd floors have been linked.

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“I have brought you a sapling to be planted in the desert, Goddess of Water!”

“Waaaah! How kind of you! Everyone, work hard and carry the holy water blessed by the goddess to the Fairy World!”

Woooong!

A gate connected the worlds, allowing fairies and cacti to trade supplies and work together to revitalize their worlds.

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Tower of Warriors

-29th Floor, Tower of Warriors: Yi-Ho

-46th Floor, Tower of Warriors: Warrior and Temporary Apostle, Il-Ho

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Yi-Ho had reached the Twenty-Ninth Floor of the Tower of Warriors, earning him the title of warrior. Aside from granting him the Blessing of the Growth God, I had offered little assistance, making his progress all the more remarkable.

However, when it came to Il-Ho, the God-Maker still displayed only a pitch-black screen. I couldn’t imagine what he was going through in the Trial of Void, where nothing existed but endless darkness.

Even in the Great Cosmic Empire, time passed three to four times faster than in reality. But according to Abundance Noonim, the perceived time in the Trial of Void was at least a thousand times faster. I’d have gone insane within a few hours.

Wouldn’t that mean Il-Ho was in hell? He had helped me so much, yet I couldn’t do anything for him. Feeling dejected, I hesitated for a moment before finally sending something to him.

Ding!

[The God of Movies effect has been activated.]

[You have distributed the promotional movie Space God to your follower, Il-Ho.]

Even though it was a flop, I hoped that this would cheer him up during his tough times.

I believe in you, Il-Ho. You will get through this, no matter how long it takes.

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-Earth: Yu Il-Shin’s alter egos and followers

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Meanwhile, back on Earth where the Hunter War semifinals were underway...

Hunter War Semifinals Japan vs America

2nd Match Sasaki Roki vs John Wig (Homeless)

Current Score 2 : 0

“Hmm, not much is going on.”

Click.

A Japanese swordsman in a hakama, seemingly in his early twenties, sheathed his bloodstained blade. At his feet lay a middle-aged Hunter with an X-shaped wound carved on his chest.

The MC made an announcement.

—Incredible! Japan’s Hunter Sasaki Roki defied all odds, defeating New York legend Hunter Gillian and now SS-rank Hunter Homeless John Wig!

“Even legends grow old and retire. Now, it’s my era!” Sasaki arrogantly pointed his finger at Team America. "Enough watching! Just come at me already! Elf, do you still not see that no one can match me?"

To be more specific, he was pointing at a white-haired elf with a black mask.

In response, the elf stood up.

—Look, everyone! The world’s strongest SSS-rank Hunter, Royce, is finally competing for the first time in this year’s Hunter War!

Tzzz!

Royce stepped into the arena, twin swords at her waist radiating an unusual aura. Watching the event unfold made me crave some popcorn.

-Please...help me...Earth God...

Just then, a strange voice reached my ears.

Ding!

[The innate power Blind Eyes of God has been activated.]

Tzzzz!

Suddenly, the arena shifted, revealing the image of a girl curled up inside a transparent egg.

Ssss—

The girl gazed at me, tears in her eyes, as if speaking directly to me.

-The scale of balance that will determine the fate of earth... is tilting toward great evil...