CHAPTER 356: CHAPTER 304: THE PREMATURE GODHOOD RITUAL

This is just how obsessed with having children she is.

No, that’s not right—’Harvest Goddess’ seems only to act this way toward game characters. From another perspective, it does highlight her allure.

But this kind of twisted popularity is probably something the game characters would rather not have.

Yang Qizhou smirked.

...

"You shivered. If not for the dominative power of the ’Mother’s Crown’ making it impossible for the ’Harvest Goddess’ to lie, you’d have suspected her of perpetrating some unspeakable act of fraud to achieve her goal."

"Is this the only method?"

"You asked in a deep voice, a decision forming in your mind. Even if it meant abandoning this plan, you resolutely decided you wouldn’t let anything happen with the ’Harvest Goddess.’"

"After all, her indescribably twisted appearance alone was far too unnerving."

"Bathed in shimmering rays of light, the figure nodded, her voice growing more fervent, more joyous, more excited... ’Desolate Mother’ is the Life Mother, the Nest of the Nest, and the symbol of the embryo that births all things. Only this method can draw forth the power of the ’Desolate Land.’"

"After a pause, the ’Harvest Goddess’s’ voice became even more fanatical as she declared... ’Oh great dominator of ’Desolation,’ to fulfill your divine will, I am willing to become the embryo myself and bear your child.’

"In your dreams."

"Having already suffered through one disaster—and having fathered ’Big White’ with the ’Mother of Beauty and Fertility’—you were dead-set on avoiding a repeat of that misfortune. Without a second thought, you prepared to refuse. But then, you suddenly remembered the third effect of the ’Mother’s Crown.’

[You may designate a target whose rank does not exceed that of a ’Divine Sovereign’ and plant within them the Reproduction Seed. After ten minutes, the seed will inevitably mature into a Desolate Life and burst forth.]

"Isn’t this perfect?"

"You continued to channel your will into the ’Mother’s Crown,’ intensifying your control over the ’Harvest Goddess,’ and detailed the specifics of the third effect. Then, you asked in a grave tone... ’This also counts as bearing a child, doesn’t it?’"

"The ’Harvest Goddess’ looked extremely reluctant, but under the control of the ’Mother’s Crown,’ she could do nothing but begrudgingly nod."

"Don’t make that face—makes me look like some heartless jerk," you muttered internally, maintaining an unchangingly serious expression. "Can you control the timing of the ’embryo’s’ birth?"

"I... I... at most, I can delay it for three hours. Once that time is up, unless you destroy the power of the ’Reproduction Seed,’ the embryo will directly burst out."

"After a moment of silence, the ’Harvest Goddess’ spoke again, her voice now laden with strong emotion... ’Actually, compared to the Reproduction Seed of the ’Nest,’ I’d much rather... with you...’

"Shut up."

"You couldn’t stand it anymore. Harnessing the power of the ’Mother’s Crown,’ you finally restored the world to silence."

"You fell into deep thought."

"Three hours—roughly the same time that the ’Deceiving Apostle’ is set to begin their ascension ceremony. It might not necessarily be needed, but as a safeguard, it’s not a bad option."

"With that decision made, you channeled your will into the ’Mother’s Crown,’ planting the Reproduction Seed into the ’Harvest Goddess’s’ abdomen. Feeling a faint life force emanating from her belly, you felt immensely satisfied. Ignoring the forlorn gaze of the ’Harvest Goddess,’ you compelled her to return to her divine country to await the opportune moment."

"Once again, you concealed your presence, only letting out a long sigh of relief after exiting the bounds of the ’Harvest Divine Country.’"

"The battle prowess of the ’Harvest Goddess’ isn’t particularly strong,"

"But the feeling she gives you is undeniably terrifying, in every possible sense."

...

Reading the script, Yang Qizhou nodded in agreement.

Forcing game characters to have children? That expression, that fervor—it was, in some ways, more terrifying than the indescribable.

"But there’s something that feels off—’Deceiving Apostle’ is only a transcendent being at an Angel rank, not yet a god. They cannot utilize the power of a ’symbol.’ Even if they intend to orchestrate an ascension ceremony, there theoretically shouldn’t be a need for game characters to involve the ’Desolate Mother,’ a Pillar-Level god."

"After all, while the ’Desolate Mother’ has shown sufficient goodwill toward the game characters due to the influence of the ’Dream Realm Sovereign,’ she remains an Evil God. Her intentions are unknown, her power is twisted and chaotic. Inviting her into the fold carries immense risk."

"Wait..."

Yang Qizhou suddenly had a realization. Narrowing his eyes, his excitement began to build. "Could it be that the game characters’ goal isn’t merely to disrupt the ’Deceiving Apostle’s’ ascension ceremony, but involves an even grander scheme?"

"A promotion ceremony."

Returning his gaze to the game, Yang Qizhou became filled with anticipation for the upcoming plot.

...

At the same time,

in a mysteriously atmospheric room in the Capital City.

’Mr. Death’ adjusted his perfectly straight round glasses twice, staring intently at the smartphone screen before him. Though he tried to appear relaxed, the tension on his face betrayed him.

At that moment, the script continued to update...

"After the conclusion of the Hidden Gathering, the ’Deceiving Apostle’ summoned you alone."

"What could it be about?"

"As you gazed at the distorted figure wreathed in shadow, with an eye opening at the center of the Hexagram, your heart was filled with unease, worried that this ’Favored’ of the ’Deception Lord’ had already seen through your plot."

"Just as your nervousness mounted, a sheepskin scroll appeared before you."

"A voice, dripping with malevolence, resounded at that moment... ’Go to this specific spot at the southwestern corner of the ’Ancient God Square,’ chant the incantation on the scroll. When I ascend to godhood, you shall be granted eternal life in the divine country of deception.’"