Boom! Boom-boom! Boom-boom-boom!

Heartbeat-like thumps echoed within the cocoon of light. Each pulse sent tremors rippling across the entire world.

The Magic Gods stared in horror, realizing their once-proud magic was failing them.

"This is… a suppression of our status!"

Niang-Niang's folding fan shattered into starlight. The girl-like face she wore was no longer calm. "He's surpassing us!!!"

Nephthys, a dark-skinned beauty with silver hair, wore a grave expression. "Haha… Looks like we're about to witness a miracle."

High Priest's eyes were fixed on the glowing cocoon. In his sunken eye sockets, restless flames smoldered.

In the next instant, the cocoon exploded.

At that moment, the light overshadowed all physical speeds, covering the entire universe and spreading beyond it. The whole world was cast into absolute stillness.

The newly reborn Rei Ao simply hovered quietly in the center of the universe. Outwardly he appeared unchanged—but whenever any Magic God looked at him, in the depths of their consciousness, they sensed a concept known as "The One God" branded into their minds.

"!!!"

Othinus—indeed, every Magic God—found themselves dropping to their knees in the void. Not by choice; their bodies instinctively submitted, trembling. This was their first time since becoming Magic Gods to feel a terror akin to what lowly lifeforms felt before them.

Rei Ao slowly opened his eyes, now reflecting an entire cosmos within them.

[Name]: Rei Ao

[Level]: True God-Tier

[Abilities]: [Freeze], [Self], [True Sight], [Transform], [Blessing], [Divine Soul], [Spirit King], [One God], [Electro-Master], [True Demon's Aspect], [Cognitive Disappearance], [Sword Aura Mastery], [Crimson Dragon God], [Genetic Code], [True Blood Ancestor], [Ten Incarnations], [Storm Authority], [Time-Causality Interference]

[Possessions]: [Sole Divine Artifact: King of All Things], [Grimoire: Ilias Fragment], [Grimoire: Astil's Manuscript], [Awakening Stone ×2]

[Description]: In this world, you have become the only True God who transcends the power of the universe.

His True God-tier status was different from the Magic God-tier they possessed. He clearly understood that here, he was invincible.

"Now…"

His voice resounded from the foundation of reality itself. "This world will have new rules."

With a light wave of his hand, the shattered world barriers automatically repaired themselves. All anomalies settled into calm. The Magic Gods knew, however, that some fundamental change had taken place—this world had unexpectedly gained a Supreme One.

Niang-Niang raised her eyes to gaze upon the One God with those rainbow pupils. Her folding fan had long since fallen to the ground. As one of the oldest Magic Gods, she let out a bitter but relieved smile. "So now… we finally understand how those mortals feel when they look up at us."

At that moment, her gaze met Rei Ao's. In an instant, she felt her soul being pulled in.

"Heh, you're all being quite docile."

Rei Ao chuckled, a bit disappointed none of them had tried to fight. He had been curious about testing his might on a Magic God or two, but at the same time, he wasn't one to slaughter without reason.

"Any of you have something to say?"

The eight Magic Gods exchanged glances. In unison, they said, "We bow to You!"

This was no choice of their own. Under his absolute higher status, they couldn't muster any urge to resist.

"You choose loyalty?"

Rei Ao nodded, satisfied. "You're smarter than those who didn't come."

He took a step forward. "!"

Othinus shuddered. Rei Ao appeared before her, meeting her eyes directly.

"You can't fully control your Magic God power?"

"…"

She gave a small nod, betraying her confusion. Othinus hadn't been born a Magic God; she'd attained "wisdom" by sacrificing her right eye at Mímir's Spring, transcending humanity through that ritual. Her power was immense, but ironically she couldn't use it reliably—any action had a fifty-fifty chance of success or failure, making her unsure if her efforts would lead to success or ruin.

She'd been seeking the "Gungnir" to guarantee 100% success and finally manage her power. Now the One God, Rei Ao, seemed to see right through her predicament. The other Magic Gods also watched him silently.

Eventually, they saw Rei Ao raise his right hand and gently touch Othinus's cheek as if in a tender gesture. A faint mark glowed on her forehead, then slowly disappeared as he withdrew his hand.

Rei Ao gave her a relaxed smile and asked, "How about now?"

"…"

For a second, Othinus seemed lost. Quickly she realized that her power, which had been 50-50, was now perfectly stable. She could wield her Magic God might fully!

Othinus shot Rei Ao a puzzled frown. "Why?"

Rei Ao's playful grin reappeared. "A red collar for an ally—that's typical of human behaviors, right? As someone who used to be human, Othinus, I'm sure you can understand."

To him, it was a trivial matter. And with that, he had no intention of sticking around longer.

"You may return now. I give you all just one order—don't interfere too much in this world."

His figure vanished from the void.

"…"

The Magic Gods remained silent, then left one by one. Only Othinus lingered a while. Lifting her hand, she touched the cheek Rei Ao had caressed, her single eye glittering with an indescribable light.

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