Vera was at our house and while my dad served her food
Anima: That makes more sense now
Vera: Yeah.. Sorry about that
Anima: So she just randomly passed out in my bed because she came to talk to me
Soulani: Well if you ever need help you're always welcome to come visit and stay
Vera: Thanks
Anima: Well then we should head to school or we're going to be late
Vera: Thanks for the food
After me and Vera finished breakfast, we went outside of the house to go to school and to meet with Eros, who should be near the street from the hill.
Anima: So you good?
Vera: Yeah, sorry for that last night again..
Anima: It's fine. I'm just happy you're fine
Eros: And what happened last night?
Vera and Anima turned around, but Vera jumped and her face turned all red.
Anima: Hey, what's good, dumbass?
Eros: What's good, loser? Vera, why is your face all red?
Eros was smirking the entire time while holding his book back with his arm behind his back.
Anima: Get whatever horny thoughts you have right out of your head. Nothing happened.
Eros: Mhm, I'm sure
Vera: Yes. Yes. Yes. Whatever Anima said, nothing happened...
Eros: Did you want something to happen?
Eros's smirk had gotten even bigger on his face.
Vera: NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Vera won't bonk Eros's head.
Vera: Idiot!
Anima: She's more Christian than a Christian girl, for the mercy of the man in the sky or whatever. Vera would never come close to doing anything like that. Like, chill on her. I bet the least honest thought she's had was killing a fly.
Eros and Anima looked at each other and giggled.
Vera: You guys!
Anima stared into the sky for a couple of while Vera and Eros were talking.
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Anima: Hey, Eros
Eros: What's good, loser?
Anima: Did anyone ever tell you that you look like an angel, like your build?
Eros: Huh? What are you talking about? Hahahaha
Eros nervously laughed.
Anima: Hm? Why did I just say that?
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Eros, Vera, and Anima made their way to the day pastry shop they always go to before school.
When they entered, Vera waved at old man Logo.
Vera: Hey there, old man Logo
Logo: Hello there, kids. Just the usual, like always?
Vera: Yep!
As Vera, Anima, and Eros were sitting there waiting for their food, Anima wondered something.
He thought of what the "Betrayer" said back during his trials, how he needs to pretend to be a god to gain "Favors." He still has no idea what that meant. What does it mean to pretend to be something you're not?
Vera looked at Anima. She had both her hands on her cheeks and her fingers near her eyes.
Vera: What are you thinking about, Anima?
Anima: Uh, you just, like - uh, I mean, just what that dude, I mean, man, I mean, fuck, the betrayer said.
Anima: Why is she looking at me like that, and why is my heart racing so fast? Did she always look at me like that? Shit, my heart's beating so fast.
Eros: Oh, that pretender shit. Not even Mr. Kiran knows what that is.
Logo: The pretender method? Is that what you young folks are talking about?
Anima: Oh, old man Logo, do you know something about it?
Logo: Yes, of course I do. After all, I was a dream walker before.
Anima: You were a dream walker before?
Logo: Yes, many years ago. I'm retired now, but I retired at Level 3 dream walker on the Kraken Pathway.
Eros: Might explain why I get such a creepy vibe from you.
Logo: Shall I explain it now?
Vera: Yes, please!
So Logo began to explain the method.
Gods are Level 0s. They're the pinnacle of power. It's almost impossible for anyone to ever reach this level of power. It would take tens, even hundreds of thousands of years to get close to that power, but only one Level 0 can exist in each pathway. No one knows if anyone's ever reached Level 0 of any pathway. It's impossible, as you would have to reach and become a god.
That's why this method is effective but extremely dangerous.
To do the pretender method, you have to pretend you're Level 0, pretend to be a god.
Remember, the gods are prideful creatures. They only look out for their own. They don't care about anything else except their Father (God Himself) and their duty. They will give favors to other gods, like asking for high material items or things from the Shattered Dream. This will help you level up extremely faster, where it might take thousands of years to level up. This method will take you only a couple of years.
Asking favors from these gods is fine as long as they think you're a god. Remember, gods are "Level 0," but that's their default status. They were born that way, meaning they already have complete dream walking, but they don't care about dream walking or anything of that sort. As long as you act your part and pretend you're one of these gods, you will be fine.
But here is where this method becomes extremely dangerous.
If gods even find a hint that you've been bluffing them, they will kill you.
The key is just bluff, pretend you're a god of some sort. It doesn't matter as long as you're not a god that doesn't exist. Just pretend to be a lesser one, none of the major gods, no their lesser siblings, so they won't suspect anything. Just remember, pretend you have always been a god. Never let your guard down. Always be prideful is the key thing. Be prideful of who you are. Never let those who belittle who you are. Also remember, NEVER use your vision powers near them. The second you do, they will know you're a fraud. Gods almost never ask to see your powers. If they do, just say it's "pre-occupied."
You guys all need codenames. Never say your real name to a god.
Eros: Wow, that's a lot to take in.
Vera: Scary!
Anima: Holy shit!
Logo: Tell me the names of your abilities. Remember, always use Mr. and Mrs. before your name and address every god that way, and introduce yourself using that way.
Logo: So what are your vision names?
Vera: Mine is called The Shape.
Eros: Mine is called The 7 Color Wheel.
Anima: Mine is called The Miracle.
Logo: For you, young lady, well, your code name will be Mrs. Shape.
Logo: For you, 7 Color Wheel, it uses the 7 deadly sins, right?
Eros: Uh, yeah.
Logo: Then, to keep it short and simple, your code name will be Mr. Sin.
Logo: For you, Anima,
Logo: Yours will be
Anima: Mr. Miracle.
Logo gave a smile to Anima.
Chapter 29 End