"Become a true 'Savior'?"

Charlotte paused, quickly realizing that the two wanted her to solidify the existence of the "Savior" to cover up the final loophole fabricated by Lilith and Haral.

But weren't the two also being too audacious?

"Lilith, Haral, you're asking me to solidify the true 'Savior,' aren't you worried that I might use the Free Federation as a tool for personal desires like other Gods?"

Charlotte asked.

Hearing her words, Lilith shook her head and said,

"If it were any other deity, we definitely wouldn't extend such an invitation, but you, Teacher, are different."

"We haven't seen any interest in preaching faith in you, Teacher; it seems you have little interest in fostering power like other deities."

"You are a deity, if you really wanted to, back when we were at the North Mountain Tribe, you could have completely taken control of the entire tribe, but you didn't."

"You taught us the initial Transcendent Knowledge, hoping we could forge our own paths; you don't view mortals as your vassals and possessions like other gods do…"

"If it's you, we are willing for you to become the true 'Savior' of the Free Federation."

"No, to put it more precisely, since the day we fabricated the deity, deep down, we've been faintly anticipating this day…"

Lilith spoke earnestly.

She and Haral both looked at him, faces full of hope.

Facing their admiring gazes, Charlotte felt embarrassed.

She could only say that the halo she left in their childhood was too strong, and their favorable filter towards her remained absurdly thick even now.

It was true what they said, Charlotte had no interest in cultivating power in this era.

But the reason wasn't that she lacked desire, but because she knew from the start that she didn't belong to this era, and might leave at any moment.

Honestly, Charlotte didn't want to leave too many traces of herself in this era.

She was still not sure if she had actually traveled to the past; if she left too many traces, she was worried it might affect her upon returning.

But at the same time, seeing the two who admired her so much, Charlotte felt that since she had "crossed" into this era, she should do something.

There is no crossing without reason; everything has its cause and effect.

If her "crossing" was just a dreamlike illusion, then so be it.

But if she truly entered the "cracks of history," she felt she should take action.

For nothing else, even if just to affirm whether her "crossing" was genuinely a return to the past, Charlotte felt it was worth acting.

And if following her heart, from a not so rational perspective…

Having come all this way, not to really do something would really be a disservice to her "second crossing"!

Of course, Charlotte was very rational.

Even if she was to do something, she must protect herself, and sever ties as much as possible with her future self.

Even if it meant influencing history, even changing the past, it must be done in a completely new role, without linking her current self to her future self.

This was a reasonable self-protection under the unclear premise of "crossing" mechanics and time paradoxes.

And as for whether to accept Lilith and Haral's invitation…

After weighing the pros and cons, Charlotte thought it seemed feasible.

Becoming a "Savior," intervening in the disputes of deities, would help her further understand this era and collect various information.

Becoming a "Savior," getting along with Lilith and Haral, would also help her further confirm their identities and unravel the secrets of the Bloodline and Holy Royal Court.

Charlotte believed that Lilith and Haral were definitely closely related to the Blood True Ancestor and Creator God.

Not to mention anything else, merely based on the special powers they obtained, they were inextricably linked to both.

Among them, the power of "Devour" was an inherent ability of the True Ancestor, while the capability to disregard other Divine Arts was very similar to the inherent suppression that the Holy Royal Court had over other deity's believers, and also akin to the counter abilities illuminated in the Blood Holy Scripture.

In addition, Charlotte also needed a stable environment to find a way back to the future.

The first time Charlotte returned, it was by breaking through and reestablishing contact with the Blood Holy Scripture.

Considering her previous "crossing," Charlotte suspected that she might need to repeat the process this time.

However, considering she was now an ignited Demigod, her "breakthrough" this time might not be just an elevation but might require satisfying other conditions.

The conditions likely related to myths—if she became a "Savior," Charlotte would have more ways and means to conduct tests.

Meanwhile, being a "Savior" could also allow Charlotte to enhance her own strength in this era.

In this way, when she returned to the future era, she would possess stronger power and have greater confidence when the Holy Presence Day arrived.

Charlotte made her decision swiftly:

"Lilith, Haral, I can become the 'Savior' of the Free City-State, providing protection in the capacity of a deity."

Lilith and Haral's eyes brightened.

"However…"

Charlotte began to shift the conversation:

"I cannot leave my Holy Emblem behind, and even the current 'Savior' emblem must be abolished—'Savior'... cannot possess a Holy Emblem."

Hearing Charlotte's words, Lilith and Haral were stunned:

"Abolish… the Holy Emblem?"

"Teacher, the Holy Emblem is the bridge between deity and mortal, without the Holy Emblem, how can mortals pray to the deity?"

Haral couldn't help but ask.

Charlotte sighed and said,

"Because I never intended to cultivate believers."

"I don't want to hide from you, I must admit, my situation is somewhat special. I can't stay awake all the time like other gods. Periodically, I will fall into a deep sleep, and I can't even determine how long I will sleep."

"The last time I left without saying goodbye, it was for the same reason..."

"Even if I leave behind the Holy Emblem, when I fall into a deep sleep, I will not be able to receive prayers from believers."

"The inability of believers to communicate with the god for a long period will inevitably lead to a shaking and confusion of faith. The purpose of the 'Savior' is to increase cohesion and to counter other gods. If the 'Savior' loses contact for a long period, its purpose will be lost."

"So... perhaps it's best to change the approach from the beginning."

"The 'Savior' still exists, but the savior does not need faith, so the 'Savior' does not need the Holy Emblem."

"In this way, even if one day I fall into a deep sleep again, you will still be able to maintain the 'Savior' faith of the Free City State."

"If you truly wish to invite me to become the 'Savior', you would need to meet the aforementioned conditions."

This was a lie.

The real reason was that Charlotte did not want to leave her mark in this era, thereby putting her future self at risk.

Although she was still not entirely sure if this was a true Crossing, or if it would indeed change history, it was always better to be cautious.

She was even considering changing her appearance.

No...

If she was really to become the "Savior," her current appearance needed to change, at least it should not be consistent with "Charlotte".

After hearing Charlotte's words, Lilith and the other seemed thoughtful.

"Teacher, we understand your concerns. In our opinion, no deity is more suitable as the Protector of the Free City State than you. Although it's a pity, if you decide not to use the Holy Emblem, we are willing to respect your wishes," Lilith said.

Charlotte nodded slightly.

She smiled and said,

"Then... I accept your invitation."

After speaking, she quietly invoked Blood Divine Power.

In the next moment, amid the surprised gazes of the two, her figure suddenly transformed, her height slowly increased, her blonde hair turned to silver, and her pair of blue eyes shifted to golden red.

She had once again transformed into a form similar to that during True Ancestor Liberation, which was also the form she had displayed while battling the God of Hatred and Deformation a few days ago.

Charlotte's reasoning was simple. Since the God of Hatred and Deformation had witnessed this form, it made sense to continue using this guise in this era.

In this way, the image of "Charlotte" would not leave a trace in this era, at most, what remained would be the form following True Ancestor Liberation.

"Do not be surprised, this form that you see is the one after my Divine Power Liberation, and will also be the future 'Savior's' form," Charlotte explained to the two.

Lilith glanced at Charlotte's swiftly grown impressive bust, then silently reached out and touched her own flat armor plate, falling silent once more.

"Ahem, Lilith..."

Seeing her dejected expression, Haral coughed softly, preparing to speak and comfort her, but Lilith interrupted him first:

"I know, I'm only 20 years old, I still have room to grow."

Lilith said with a smile, though around her, an aura of low pressure seemed to loom.

Haral: ...

Charlotte: ...

"Alright, let's change the subject. I've accepted your invitation. Do you need any other help?" Charlotte shifted the topic, seeing Lilith's increasingly gloomy expression.

After speaking, she smiled slightly, looking towards the two:

"You're both my students, if you're facing difficulties, feel free to speak up."

Upon hearing Charlotte's words, Lilith and her companion were instantly drawn in.

They exchanged a glance, hesitated slightly, then said to Charlotte:

"Teacher Cain, actually… there was indeed one request we had, but... it seems it might no longer be possible."

"Oh? What request? Do tell."

Charlotte was curious.

Lilith thought for a moment, then said:

"Teacher, although we possess Transcendent Knowledge, and given enough time, we can gradually cultivate Transcendent powers, the seeds of transcendent talent within the city state are still too few."

"Not everyone can awaken Transcendent powers, nor can everyone find their own path to transcendence."

"But... the believers of a god are an exception."

"A god can connect through Divine Grace to bestow Transcendent Seeds on believers, allowing them to obtain transcendent powers through the power of the god, so... we were originally thinking of asking you to periodically select suitable individuals and grant everyone Transcendent Seeds..."

Saying this, Lilith gave a bitter smile:

"But since you need to sleep periodically and are not planning to announce the Holy Emblem, it seems that it can't be done."

Transcendent Seeds bestowed by a god?

Charlotte was momentarily taken aback.

Soon, her expression turned curious.