Immediately after, an incredible scene unfolded.
The top of the divine tree unexpectedly cast down a beam of light, shining upon Novia, who was emitting signals. Gradually, her limbs slightly bent as she floated into the air, transforming into a radiant white light rising gently.
“Huh...?”
Not to mention the onlookers, even Violet herself hadn’t anticipated such a sudden development.
Originally, their plan was to wait for the divine tree to begin growing, then have Tiyelu take action with Violet’s assistance. They intended to transplant the core source of magical power from the wolf cub into the divine tree.
This approach would not only free Novia from her imposed fate but also utilize the excess power generated by the infusion of faith into the magical power source to nourish the growth of the divine tree.
As a divine artifact created by the Goddess of Life herself, the Tree of Life was evidently better suited than any mythical species to bear the burden brought by the magical power source. This would help maintain the stability of the illusionary realm, a win-win situation.
But the current situation... why did it seem like Novia herself was reacting to the Tree of Life?
Thinking this, Violet couldn’t help but poke the arm of the girl beside her, who appeared as Theresa on the surface but essentially could be seen as an incarnation of the Goddess of Life, and whispered softly.
“Hey, hey, Sethlin, what’s going on here?”
The Goddess remained composed and, true to her wide knowledge, briefly pondered before smiling knowingly.
She replied softly, “Ah, I see... Violet, do you remember when I told you that the essence of divinity lies in the deity rather than the form? It seems Olivia truly loves her people from the depths of her heart...”
“...?”
Since neither the Goddess of Life nor the priestess took action as the strongest and primary operators, although startled by the sudden change, others managed to maintain their composure. This included Silvina, whose expression was complex, clearly contemplating something, yet she refrained from any unnecessary movements.
Soon after, like a new star rising, the wolf cub, now connected by a pillar of light to the divine tree, began to transform.
Emerging was a breathtakingly beautiful girl with silver hair cascading down to her toes, draped in light yet revealing nothing. Her appearance seemed delicate and youthful, her body small and fragile like it hadn’t fully matured. Slowly opening her tightly shut eyes, her gaze, distant and starry, met briefly with Sethlin and Violet in the sky before returning forward.
“Olivia...”
The Goddess uttered this deep sigh, and the priestess, seeming to finally comprehend, suddenly looked shocked.
“Wait, Sethlin, what do you mean... she’s really the Demon God Olivia? But why...”
However, the divine of life merely shook her head, speaking calmly.
“No, she is and yet isn’t Olivia, nor another Demon God. What we are witnessing now is merely the remnants of an entity once known as the Demon God, a manifestation of memories and echoes enshrined in the divine essence.”
“Memories... and echoes?”
“Lady Seth, may I ask what exactly that means?”
Tiyelu had approached the two women at some point, her eyes fixed unblinkingly on the silver-haired girl in the sky, while posing this question.
Sethlin, without pretense, gently explained, “The divine represents the manifestation of ‘laws’, evolving from the essence of the divine, creating conceptual worlds, utilizing and transcending existences beyond cause and effect. The traces left behind by their existence cannot be simply measured by time or space. The higher the position, especially upon reaching the level of a main deity, this becomes even more apparent.”
“In simpler terms, the traces they leave behind may appear before their birth or after their fall, as long as the divine itself imbues strong memories, coupled with sufficiently close connections, this power can transcend the constraints of time and cause, and descend upon places where it should not exist.”
“Just like... now.”
Upon hearing this, Violet began to grasp the concept.
“Oh... So what you’re saying is that because of its concern for the Ten Thousand Demons Mountains, the will left by the Demon God has manifested as a remnant, crossing time, and through the connection of the Source of Magic, descended upon Novia? Is it similar to your relationship with Theresa now?”
The goddess nodded slightly with a gentle smile. “Not far from it, indeed. That understanding is quite accurate.”
Tiyelu fell silent, seemingly contemplating, while the Goddess of Life, as if understanding her thoughts, continued with a meaningful tone.
“The remnants of the divine, after all, are just remnants. They will only appear under specific conditions and cannot last forever. Falling is falling, and so are the divines. The divine position may change, but the consciousness that has passed away can never be revived. Don’t fall into confusion.”
“I... understand. Thank you for your guidance, Lady Seth.”
Sethlin smiled softly and said nothing, then raised her hand again, sending a green light towards the divine tree, causing the bridge between it and Novia to shine brightly.
“Call me Sethlin now. As I am today, I am no longer the Goddess of Earth, Seth. The past has turned to smoke. Born into the world, blessed by all things, whether human or divine, we must all look forward, shouldn’t we?”
As if reflecting on something profound, the goddess murmured softly, “Though I do not know what exactly happened back then, but Olivia... Let me lend you my strength for this final wish.”
*Boom!*
A mysterious and grand magic circle descended from the sky, enveloping both the thriving divine tree and the silver-haired girl. It fulfilled a long-awaited desire, and a smile of relief finally graced the girl’s lips.
Hovering in the air, she turned to look down at the people below, akin to a traveler bidding farewell to loved ones and friends before a distant journey. Though she spoke no words, Tiyelu’s eyes were already brimming with tears.
*Clap!*
The butterfly girl knelt down on both knees, her voice trembling slightly as she bowed deeply. “Manager of the Demon God’s Palace, Tiyelu Spirit Butterfly... Farewell, Your Majesty!”
Except for her, everyone present, including Eileen and Silvina, bowed deeply, bidding their final farewells to the creator and master of the Ten Thousand Demons Mountains. Even Sethlin and Violet, who were above the ranks of gods, and even the young dragon girl, nodded slightly in respect, moved by the solemn moment.
Regardless, simply by the strength of her will, even after her physical passing, crossing the cycle of time and space through her memories to save the endangered demon’s homeland, she had earned profound respect.
Demon God Olivia, worthy of the name of a deity.
The silver-haired girl nodded slightly with a smile, her form dissolving into bubbles in the sky, enveloped once more in light as she descended. In the arms of the priestess, she transformed back into the appearance of a little wolf cub.
“Ao?”
Blinking her clear and innocent eyes, Novia seemed somewhat puzzled, as if she couldn’t quite understand what had just happened. But witnessing this scene, everyone present naturally understood: the lingering thoughts of the deity that had once descended here had now completely dissipated, returning to where she belonged.
Meanwhile, in a distant past across time and space...
In the vast and silent void, dressed in magnificent robes yet with a petite and delicate figure, a certain young girl paused for a moment. It was as if she suddenly realized something and then smiled with a sense of relief.
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【So that’s it... With the new Goddess of Life and... Her, I can finally rest assured.】
Wiping away a faint trace of blood shimmering like starlight from the corner of her lips, the girl once again lifted her jet-black scepter, its apex adorned with cracks.
Beneath her, a black dragon riddled with wounds let out a mournful yet majestic roar. The girl gazed upon the scattered remnants of battle and the few surviving comrades around her...
Once more, she launched herself towards the future, rising above the horizon, her figure enveloped in endless radiance.
【Before the final remnants of the old days fade away, let us, these rejected deities, buy some more time for the future.】