In his perspective, this newly discovered aspect of his Manifestation talent seemed incredibly overpowered.
Its primary use, he immediately envisioned, would be to manifest many kinds of advanced technologies that he could then bestow upon his lifeforms in the future, dramatically accelerating their technological advancement.
He opened the Trading Platform to search for mana stones, his excitement building. To his disappointment, he found none.
-Already traded all?- Sunny exclaimed, a frustrated realization dawning on him as he confirmed the empty search results.
The mana stones, it seemed, had been snapped up almost immediately by other Gods after the initial controversy.
Sunny’s mind raced, all his formidable cognitive power focused on this singular, pressing issue.
The clock was ticking. It had been 22 hours since the opening of his world, leaving only two hours before the anticipated arrival of the next misfortune���a ticking bomb that could detonate at any moment.
Sunny knew how much this new title, -God of Manifestations,- could aid him if he could only figure out how to properly harness its magical potential.
-How do I use magic?- Sunny repeated this question in his mind, over and over again, a desperate mantra for divine insight.
-How stupid of me! Why didn’t I think of this sooner?- Sunny suddenly exclaimed, a brilliant, almost blinding, solution igniting in his mind. The answer had been right in front of him all along.
Chapter 14: Ch 14 : The Divine Descent
Chapter 14 - Ch 14 : The Divine Descent
Sunny’s theory, the brilliant realization that had struck him moments ago, was remarkably simple in its core.
He knew, from his own experience, that he could perform numerous miracles without any conventional -magic.-
Enhancing genes, evaporating vast bodies of water, even altering weather patterns ��� these divine interventions had not required mana.
Many other Gods possessed similar talents, like the one who could conjure boulders from thin air.
The common denominator for all these acts was Faith points; they were the true currency of divine power.
He was now convinced his God of Manifestations title, which allowed him to use -manifestation magic- (as per the System’s explanation), simply opened a new pathway for Faith point expenditure, effectively using Faith instead of mana as the magical source.
Still within the boundless expanse of his God Space, Sunny put his theory to the test.
He envisioned a simple spear, its shaft made of sturdy wood, its head a sharpened stone.
But this time, he didn’t merely rely on imagination. As he focused, he simultaneously channeled his Faith points into the manifestation.
Immediately, the object coalesced with a solidity far beyond his previous spectral creations.
This time, the manifested spear was strikingly real, tangible, and not ethereal like his earlier experiments.
With a surge of anticipation, Sunny initiated his descent onto Veridia.
As he transitioned from the ethereal realm of the Gods to the physical plane of his world, he noticed his Faith points diminishing faster than usual.
He acknowledged the drain, a cost he would analyze later, but for now, his focus was entirely on the immediate task.
He looked at the spear still firmly in his hand. It retained its form, solid and real, even outside the confines of his God Space.
-Success!- Sunny exclaimed, a rare grin spreading across his face.
The successful use of Faith points instead of mana opened up a veritable cascade of possibilities for his future experiments and the advancement of Veridia.
He could now envision scenarios like imbuing specific humans with a fraction of his Faith, allowing them to perform -miracles- that, in turn, would generate even more Faith for him.
It was a self-sustaining cycle of divine influence.
He shifted his gaze to the primitive humans.
They were currently seeking shelter in crude stone caves, their forms huddled together, instinctively hiding from the dangers of their developing world.
They possessed no true weapons, only rough stones which they occasionally hurled at smaller animals for a meager hunt.
There was no complex communication between them yet, only grunts and rudimentary gestures.
It had been only two Godly hours since their initial evolution, but in planetary time, a staggering three years had already passed.
But Due to the accelerated 10x evolution rate, their bodies had already matured, now resembling young adults of around 30 years, filled with nascent strength and youthful vigor.
Sunny knew, with absolute certainty, that his appearance for this first encounter had to be nothing short of divine, an indelible impression etched into their primitive minds.
For this pivotal moment, he had crafted a mask that transcended mere disguise, becoming instead a potent symbol of awe and undeniable authority.
The mask Sunny chose was deceptively simple in its base form, yet imbued with an undeniable otherworldly presence.