The population of fairies was noticeably dropping. Something was wiping them out somewhere. I was hoping that Inyr and other dragons were having a blast mowing them down and not that something like the demon, Greg had encountered, was getting stronger somehow.

A large wave of divine energy caught my attention. Luckily it was quite far. I flooded my eyes with mana and tried to find out what was going on. Some god was using earth and rocks to fill up holes and cracks. He was also fighting some other god that was controlling the weather. Bellia was helping him and turning wastelands into something that looked habitable.

Why isn’t she turning the stupid desert in a jungle? But it seems the Sarian gods are finally doing something. It’s late but rather late than never. Why were 2 Sarian gods fighting one small fry god though? The big bulky god under the Sarian gods must be Yttroz, the god of rocks.

Not my problem anymore. They can do their terraforming and unfuck this continent. I noticed more divine activity as apparently; Della was fighting tomato goddess in Bizax, also, not my problem.

The elven village looked different. The canyon had been filled with water. The rocky parts also had turned into a lush forest. Maybe the Sarian gods weren’t completely useless. I would be meeting Greg here so I took my sweet time to get here. It was 5 days after we promised to meet up at the elven village but he was still not here.

I got surrounded by some elves several minutes after my arrival.

Bring me to your leader!

“You do know that we know who you are and we’re just here to greet you right?

Of course! But still. Bring me to your leader!

“What a weirdo.”

The village looked relatively complete. They weren’t as fast as efficient as the Yttroz Industries but it was up there. I suddenly remembered something I should have asked the last time.

Hey what happened to Remi?

“Oh, the witch? She had gathered a group of witches and left before the calamity. I don’t know where she is now but she mentioned something about hunting down the ‘Misha killer’.

Oh shit! That was a thing yeah. I completely forgot…She told me to watch out for her too.

“You seem to have a lot of enemies.’

Most enemies are due to my race not due to me as a person though…

“How is this this related to your race?”

Oh no this one is because of me as a person. I hope they will wait for their turn to get a swing at me but they will probably all come at me at once.

the elf pointed at a larger than average house. “Well, we have arrived. Bywen is inside.”

Thank you.

I stepped inside. I had gotten the impression this was Bywen's home but it was most likely so that he could go in and out easily. Bywen was tending to Byron who was unconscious.

“Oh, I didn’t realize that you returned.” She got up.

How is he? Elliana should be on her way here but… she might need your help when she arrives?

An elf ran in. “Bywen! Gregory, Raishin and Elliana have returned! Eliana needs your help!”

Perfect timing, let’s go!

We met up and Bywen used her life spirit magic on Elliana. Nothing seemed wrong with her besides [Terror]. It’s a stronger version of [Fear] but it seems to also make her unable to physically, mentally and magically fight a demon. We might have to find something against that when we inevitably face off against one. My role is to fight gods, Greg’s role is to fight demons. I think the 9t and 3t have gotten the short ends of the stick in the tailed beast roulette.

Yoo! You guys are still alive!

That is nothing special. You being still alive is.

Yoo Agnis! You missed the edgelord fight!

Oh, tell me how was it?

Uhh, quite boring actually but they kept spouting edgy lines at each other.

Just like in that dark dimension. Maybe he is truly awakening!

He will awaken as the true Obsidian Prince!

Guys please… this is embarrassing. I will work on it. Also! Agnis! I need a new name for my hammer!

Gregory pulled his hammer out of his shadow and pointed at it.

Hehe, why don’t you give it a new name? Afraid you give it an edgier name?

I knew it! So, it was on purpose!

Not sure why you were doubting that though…

Ugh, anyway. Bellia was relatively useless in that fight. Raishin made the push which led to our victory. Now about that demon…

There is a high chance that the demon was sealed in a dungeon. But I noticed years ago that the seals on most of the dungeons are weakening and breaking so half of the crazy shit out there has probably escaped from a dungeon.

Those ugly creatures that are flying everywhere are not from dungeons, right?

Nope, they came from beyond our dimension. Either from the one that crashed into ours or from somewhere else.

Right. Anyway, there should be more of those new gods left right?

Yup. 2 are confirmed dead now. 1 is… not a threat currently so there are 7 left. However, I spotted Bellia and I think Yttroz fighting one. So that’s another one dead. I hope. We might have to track down the twins. Hablena said that everything dies when they’re close.

Hablena? Ooh did you turn that goddess into your girlfriend? Whoa what’s with that face, I guess not.

Speaking of girlfriend, I found someone who is perfect for you Raishin. I will try to arrange a meeting but I can’t promise anything.

Ooh what is she like!

She calls me her little brother…

Huh? What a weirdo. Wait! My dream!

Yup. I think she matches the chick of your dream. But I won’t spoil anything. I want to see your face when you meet her. Hehe this is going to be fun.

What! Tell me!

“I have removed the [Terror] from Elliana, all she needs now is rest.” Bywen picked up Elliana, who had lost consciousness. Bywen brought her to an empty house and laid her to rest.

So, do we wait for Elliana?

Hmm I have nothing against chicks but I’ve been around them too much lately, how about we go do some god hunting just the 3 of us?

No objections!

But I want to meet my future girlfriend…

You want to meet her when these gods are destroying everything? They might ruin your date.

Unacceptable! These fuckers are going down!

So easy… So, you said something about twins, right? Do you know where they are?

Nope, but I think we should go in and steal a kill. Bellia and Yttroz are still fighting that god.

We came to the conclusion that gods might be inexperienced in combat and that’s why they lack skills or techniques that are decisive.

Hmm makes sense. So, this is the plan. Raishin, you chuck as many attacks and energy in Greg’s shadow. Greg will prepare his strongest Abyss attack. I will grab you guys and run full speed at them and teleport to them when were close. We’re going to kill steal with style!

Ooh a teleport bomb!

And to make if flashy Raishin and I will soften him up with some foxfire and ehh what do you use nowadays Raishin?

[Giganova Blast!]

Yes so, some foxfires and [Giganova Blasts] to make it flashy and ehh distract him while you one shot him and send him into the system!

Does it need to be flashy?

Come on Greg it’s a teleport bomb! It has to be flashy!

Ok fine.

Also try to catch Bellia in that attack if you can, the more energy the better.

She is going to be pissed though. We already insinuated that sending her into the system might be a good idea.

Don’t worry I will take responsibility!

We both looked at Raishin.

You will take responsibility?

Ohh this sounds interesting. Let’s do that!

I like that plan!

We said goodbye to Bywen and I started dashing toward the south of the Penumbra mountain range, not too far from Girai. That’s where I had seen them fight. They were on the Zanyr side of the Penumbra mountain range so I was wondering why they didn’t fix Zanyr desert.

Wait! Do you think that Zanyr desert has been renamed?

Oh no. What would its name be now?

Probably something like ‘Sand Glitter’ or ‘Radiance’

Eww ‘Sand Glitter’ is probably a combination of words I never wanted to hear. Both words suck. Glitter is just colorful sand.

It looks nice on chicks though!

Whatever…

We came close to the battlefield indicated by large boulders flying around. The weather seemed like it hated a specific spot in particular. I couldn’t see nature related stuff from here, however.

How is the abyss magic going?

Ready to go.

How is preparation for flashy magi… for the distraction going?

You know I heard you right?

All set!

[Shadow Cloak] please!

I casted [Frost cloak] on everyone and we got our [Shadow cloaks].

Hehe it’s time to gank this god. Teleport incoming!

I located the best spot to teleport to. It would catch Hablena’s sibling and Bellia in the blast.

I used [Foxfire: Winters End]. Raishin used his [Giganova Blast] and Greg coated his hammer in abyss magic and swung it. It grew in size during the swing, turning gigantic. His attack was a bit slow but Raishin and my attack caused confusion and they were also quite bright.

Bullseye! 2 gods for the price of 1!

“You assholes!”

Oh, Bellia survived. I think she is mad.

Well, I guess 1 out of 2 is still good. Time to run! Cya bulky guy that might be Yttroz!

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I teleported away, Raishin took over and chain teleported us further.

Really Raishin? Out of all the places you had to teleport us to the desert?

I’m sorry!

Hmm, it seems I need to get stronger to one shot Bellia.

Well, it was a 2v1 so that god was quite wounded, Bellia wasn’t so it was to be expected. We did exactly what we came to do, steal a kill. How much energy did that bring up?

More than that other one but still not enough.

So how good of an idea would it be to ask Bellia if she noticed mass death somewhere?

Very bad.

But Raishin said he would take responsibility, right?

We both looked at Raishin.

Uhh, I’m with Greg that might be a bad idea.

Let’s relax a bit. It has been a while since we’ve been in the desert.

Only you like the desert! Off we go!

Raishin chain teleported us again.

Uhh I haven’t been here before. We might want to go somewhere else.

Why?

We’re close to the western elven forest, I think. Greg, you should know.

What? We need to get out of here now!

Greg observed the area.

Yes, this is the western Elven forest. Bring us south!

Ok! Wow I thought you liked elves!

Raishin chain teleported us south.

Oh, the Amber Spire.

I will link you up and show the dimensional fabric if you get the idea to go back there!

No, I’m fine.

We casually fought off some fairies who tried to harass us while wondering what destination we should choose.

Hmm this isn’t good.

Ohh you sound like Agnis! So, what’s the good and bad news?

There is no good news. It seems Bellia is after us.

Oh, I see her! She looks pissed!

Do we fight? Do we run?

Are you crazy? We can’t fight her. It’s time for Agnis Express Deluxe! Nilah come out!

Nilah popped out and jumped into one of my tails.

Raishin send energy to Nilah please!

I started [Accel Step] and started running.

“Come here you brats!”

But you look like a brat yourself too!

I teleported away to give me more time to speed up.

So, is this even going to work? It’s not like we can hide from her.

We don’t need to hide. We just need to get to someone who’s presence she can’t stand.

And who might that be?

Well, you’re due for a meeting.

I sped through the plains of Zanyr and came to a difficult decision. Do I run through the desert or around it? The sand will slow me down. I don’t know how much time I will lose by going around. It might cancel out. Oh, I can teleport.

I chain teleported over the sand and started to run halfway the desert.

Whoo! That’s fast! Bellia is eating our dust!

I just feel like this is pissing her off even more.

Feel free to distract her by sending attacks at her.

Thick vines broke through the sand and tried to grab us.

Yes! Turn this desert into a jungle!

I made detours through the desert to make sure Bellia would turn it into a jungle.

“I won’t turn this desert into a jungle!” The greenery disappeared and the desert was back in all its sandy glory.

Bah, petty god!

“How about you say that to my face!”

Since this place was doomed to stay a desert, I sent out foxfire waves after each evasive maneuver.

You’re just pissing her off more…

Here take this!

Raishin was chucking [Lightning bolts] but it didn’t do much to her. “You do know that things like this are the reasons you all are close to extinction right!?”

I sped up and made sure to kick up a lot of sand.

We entered Hjuva. There were only plains between here and the border to the Aquini Kingdom so I could go even faster. Nilah kept feeding me pure mana. I used it to set up a very big teleport as running through the Aquini Kingdom is a royal pain. It has a lot of elevation and trees.

I think we lost her.

She should be able to find us if there is flora nearby, which is virtually everywhere.

Yup, we have to do more our best if we want to hide from her. The border is in sight. We’re going for the last stretch!

I chain teleported all the way to Alledra. It didn’t take long to locate Hablena. She was holding verbal warfare with a shopkeeper and winning. I popped up next to her. “Wow! Where have you been? Your girlfriend was upset that you left like that! Also, your sister somehow blamed me. It wasn’t pleasant. Who are these two?”

Uhh, Hablena, these are Greg and Raishin, my best friends, Greg, Raishin, this is Hablena the goddess that I caught. So ehm we messed with Bellia and she is hot on our tails but she hates your existence so we need to just stick around.

“Oh perfect! Tell this guy that 1 silver for bread is way too expensive!” Hablena pointed at a baker.

1 silver for bread? What the fuck is wrong with you dude?

“Hey! Times have been hard lately!” The baker said angrily.

I brought tons of fish here for everyone... for free…

The baker crossed his arms. “Not everyone has a life as rosy as you do!”

Trust me, his life is anything but rosy…

Haha what a silly guy. Hey! Want to walk in his shoes for a day?

“Oh gladly!”

Oh, Raishin that’s a great idea! Let’s see an illusion here an illusion there. Done!

I applied illusions to myself and looked like the bread dude and he looked like me.

Right, you can start by making sure Hablena doesn’t do stupid shit.

“Hey! I have been behaving!” Hablena protested while continuing sending glares at the storekeeper.

And help my buddies shake off Bellia have fun!

“Bellia? Wait what?” The baker looked around confused.

Let’s go Bread Agnis!

“Huh? Who is Bread Agnis?!” Raishin dragged Bread Agnis away and Greg started to talk with Hablena. Bellia touched down in the city not too long after. My buddies expected this and lured her away as Hablena started her verbal warfare against Bellia and Bread Agnis started to freak out.

The bread store was in my hands now. I didn’t know anything about bread but I knew the basics. I think. It's just dough put in the oven, right?

There was more than enough bread so I didn’t need to make any. I tasted some bread. It was supposed to be the best bread of the store but it’s… boring.

I went through my dimensional pocket and took out more interesting bread and replaced it. I chucked the boring bread in my dimensional pocket. It would be given to some spirits when I have the chance. The prices got adjusted. The best piece of bread would cost only 50 bronze. Half the price of what Bread Agnis had priced his normal bread.

Now let’s see how the citizens like this bread!

Raishin and Greg had brought the fight to the jungle. Bread Agnis kept freaking out and didn't even try to behave like me.

Not many people came at first but they soon started buying the bread. My secret was handing out samples. Everyone loves free samples.

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So, I had started selling bread 3 hours ago and now have a big problem. The store was filled with people and the demand was exceeding the rate I could sell. I could use shadow clones to help out but I didn’t know if Bread Agnis could use those.

Guys please! Don’t push there is bread for everyone! I think…

Selling bread was difficult. I wasn’t sure if it was harder than dealing with gods though. It was almost time to close and the last bun got sold to a young girl.

What a rough day. It was a good thing that I didn’t need to make bread myself.

It looked quite weird with everything being empty like this. Not my problem!

I activated my Elgards eyes and noticed that Bellia was scolding them. Did I dodge a bullet? Bread Agnis tried to talk back and make excuses. He’s probably saying that he is just a baker. Bellia didn’t buy it though. I couldn’t blame her. When I use my ’I just sold rubies’ excuse, it never works.

Bellia finally let them go and they headed over to this store while I waited for them in front of the store.

“My store! Wait did I get robbed?”

Welcome back Bread Agnis and no, all your bread got sold. You can check, you earned a shitton today.

“Huh? I never sold out!”

Selling bread is easy. I don’t know anything about making bread so you can have a point on that one.

I waved my hand, dispelled the illusions and threw a tasty bread at Hablena.

Free of charge.

“Oh thanks! That midget had a lot to say. But I’m proud! You completely drove her crazy! Too bad I can’t kill her yet.”

Do you need to cannibalize more siblings to get that far?

“Yup!”

Isn’t that a very bad idea? We need to send the energy to the system. And why are you keeping her around? I can turn her into energy.

You have a point but let’s see where this goes. So far, she has been more useful than a Sarian god. She has at least killed one of her siblings while the Sarian gods have a kill count of 0.

Isn’t that because we stole their kill?

Doesn’t matter! 0 is still 0! At least Hablena can actually kill something.

“Oh yes! Praise me more!” I torched her with foxfire. “My bread…”

That’s what you’re worried about?

So, we were planning on killing the twins next. Any idea where they are?

Hablena looked toward the stadium. “Don’t you have something more important to take care of?”

Huh?

She did mention something about your girlfriend. Did you finally get one?

No? Wait what do I need to take care of?

“Well, they left yesterday but your sister told me she has a knuckle sandwich waiting for you and your girlfriend said something like ‘We need to talk’ I don’t know why but those words scare me.” Hablena shivered and I got spinal shivers too.

Ohh Agnis is in trouble!

Maybe ditching their concert halfway was a bad idea…

You don’t say… I am curious on who can put so much pressure on you. I do wonder though who has the guts to call you, her brother?

I’m sure it’s nothing and she is not my sister… Anyway, time for some god slapping! Don’t you want to kill your siblings Hablena?

“Oh yes! I don’t know where the twins are though. They like to hang out where there is a lot of life. Maybe they’re in that midget's backyard hehe.”

Uhh, we might not want to piss her off for a while.

Oh… no! please don’t tell me they’re killing my home! We need to leave now!

What is this about?

My home in the jungle is in danger! I swear if they destroyed that they will be worse off than those monkeys!

I grabbed the 3 with my tails and started running.

How many homes do you have?

Well, my favorite is in the jungle in Zanyr and here in this city. I have another in Girai.

We went over the border in no time and I covered us illusions so that nothing would see or disturb us. I sped up by using [Accel Step] hoping I could make it in time before my home got destroyed.

Oh, Agnis is serious.

I hope I’m wrong. Please be safe my home!