A day had passed since the class ended. Keshav had spent most of it resting in the isolated meditation room provided by the academy. His mind still buzzed faintly from the overwhelming knowledge shared by the teacher about Chaos and world formation. Even after sleeping for hours, a dull ache lingered at the back of his skull, but it was manageable now.
He sat cross-legged, a soft blue glow radiating from the terminal floating in front of him. With a thought, the interface projected itself into view.
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[Terminal: Kingdom of God Interface]
[God's Name]: Voidwalker Sovereign
[Domain]: Space
[Clergy]: The Star Priests (Setup Pending)
[Believers]: 103 (Tribal shamans, early followers, and recent converts)
[Faith Energy (per day)]: 68 units
[Accumulated Faith Energy]: 9,441 / 10,000 (1 Divine Power previously refined)
[Divine Power]: 1
[Miracles Performed]: 1 (Message of the Void)
[Current Cult Influence]: Local (1 major tribe + surrounding settlements)
[Faith Conversion Rate]: Enhanced (Post-Miracle boost)
[Faith Link Stability]: 81% (Stabilizing — tribal unification beginning)
[Miracle Slot – Unlocked]
Status: On Cooldown (6 days remaining)
Faith Cost (Last Used): 100 (Message of the Void)
Projected Cooldown Recovery: Full access in 6 days
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The miracle had been a success. He had used faith energy to manifest a shimmering glyph of starlight across the tribal sky, accompanied by a whisper-like chant that echoed in their dreams. It was subtle, but divine. The effect had been immediate. Several tribal leaders submitted entirely, calling themselves the "Touched of the Void." A few new shamans arose overnight, claiming divine visions.
Keshav couldn't help but smile. "So this is how it begins. Faith... power... worship."
But behind that smile was caution. The teacher's warning about the danger of using corrupted or foreign faith still haunted him. Fortunately, the test had confirmed his divine power was pure—exceptionally so. The System had ensured that by replicating the essence of his most devoted believer rather than collecting random scraps of faith.
"I need to reach 10,000 again to refine another Divine Power," he murmured, checking the rate. Sixty-eight units a day. It wouldn't take long. Less than ten days, even without another miracle.
Then his expression turned serious. "I also need to set up the clergy soon. I need anchors—people who can serve as conduits of my will." The Star Priests, he'd call them. Guardians of the Void, guiding belief and distributing knowledge of space and order to the tribal people.
He leaned back slightly, allowing the floating interface to fade from view. The room fell into silence again, broken only by the faint hum of spatial energy dancing in the walls.
Yet his thoughts were not quiet.
"The tribal stage is fragile. A single misstep, a failed miracle, or divine silence could fracture their faith."
And then there was the approaching combat assessment. One month wasn't long. He'd need to raise believers with real combat power. Weapons, techniques, discipline.
Keshav closed his eyes and exhaled slowly.
"Step by step. I've already taken the first."
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Keshav sat still, eyes closed, floating in the quiet meditation pod. But within the kingdom of his mind, within the divine interface of his world, actions were already being taken.
He projected his will into the Terminal: Kingdom of God Interface, focusing on the clergy section. It pulsed faintly, waiting for input.
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[Clergy]: Not yet established
> Appoint clergy to stabilize faith links, perform miracles on your behalf, spread your doctrine, and organize worship.
> Requirements:
Minimum Divine Power: 1 [✓]
Minimum Cult Influence: Local [✓]
Faith Link Stability: >75% [✓]
Followers meeting spiritual attunement conditions: [✓ 3 candidates found]
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Three names emerged in golden glyphs, their details etched in energy. All three were tribal shamans who had experienced dreams—visions—after Keshav's miracle. They had begun preaching unity, void meditation, and celestial alignment. Each of them had unknowingly formed a weak link with Keshav's divine consciousness.
A perfect beginning.
Keshav extended his divine will, and the terminal began the Consecration Process. Faint starlight shimmered in the vision as cosmic energy flowed toward each chosen soul.
He whispered in his mind: "From the veil of the unknown, I name you my voice."
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[Appointing Star Priests...]
Name: Orata — Dream-seer of the central tribe
Role: High Star Priest
Name: Thumai — Young prodigy with dual spiritual senses
Role: Seer of the Inner Void
Name: Garon — Former warrior turned mystic
Role: Shield of the Night Sky
Result: Appointment successful. Clergy established.
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New golden text appeared on the interface.
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[Clergy]: The Star Priests (3 Active)
High Star Priest: Orata
Roles Filled: Seer, Guardian
Effect:
Daily Faith Energy +20%
Faith Link Stability gradually increasing
Autonomous doctrine propagation unlocked
Miracle channeling: Tier 1 allowed through clergy
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Keshav let out a breath. "It's begun."