I.. Am God?

After several days of work, Matthias finished the system that he was creating. It would branch out, having all the people of the mortal universe have one. He included different rewards, tutorials, training, shops, and even interactive space within the system.

He built a system-type tower structure for the mortals to ascend and train themselves, of course with a price. All of the higher officials of Divine Heaven would be granted access to the administrative authority in the system, albeit only partially and would still pass through his approval.

The Ourani would be able to delegate tasks to the mortals below in doing tasks in exchange for system currencies, top-tier items and skills, energy, and even Ourani Legacies. The Ourani could also give support through a channel where the mortals can ask for something in exchange of Faith or anything valuable to the Heavenly Hosts, thus achieving a win-win situation.

When the Ourani saw this, especially the Heavenly Nobles that sought to help the mortals and spread influence to them, they immediately prepared themselves to use it once it goes fully active all across the universe.

A day after returning from creating the system, Matthias gathered his children inside the palace. Inside the room, six people sat around the table, looking at Matthias who was currently sitting at the end.

"What is it that you want us to do, Father?" The Crowned Prince Alexander asked. He was wearing a majestic golden robe and the Ceremonial Sword of Qin on his side. Compared to his old self, the Alexander that he is at this time has already become more refined, yet still exudes that merciful and studious presence that capable rulers must have.

"Go down and reside within the Matheon Galaxy and guard it." Matthias replied, which garnered replies of shock.

"Father!" Alexander had his eyes wide open, "The matters within the palace shouldn't be abandoned!" He said with a worrying tone.

"Then bring all of the matters to Matheon." Matthias replied with a straight voice.

"Still, Your Majesty." Suddenly, one of the women inside the palace spoke in a professional tone. She was wearing a starlight violet asymmetrical dress with a same colored coat draped on her shoulders. Her wavy hair cascaded down the side as she slowly lowered her right hand that was holding a teacup.

Hearing what she said, Matthias raised his eyebrows with his lips curled up, "Is that how you're going to call me now, Mackenzie?" He responded playfully.

"It is rightfully so." Mackenzie replied as-a-matter-of-fact as she slowly casted her eyes on him without moving her head, "We are in a formal setting. Familial connections should be set aside for us to properly conduct this discussion."

"Oh?" Matthias smirked, "Then, I apologize for my lack of professionalism, Divine Princess. I suppose that the Divine Kingdom Domain has been in good shape with you and the Heavenly Duke Lazarus' hands. It would seem that you are still mad at me for arranging your marriage with him?"

"Do I need to repeat myself, Your Majesty?" Mackenzie responded with an obvious displeasure, "I don't care about the betrothal before and most certainly not now. I have a lot more things to handle to mind such nonsense." She said indifferently.

Matthias, in response, only shrugged. It was just recently when he arranged the marriage of his most capable subject and his promising youngest daughter that overshadowed even her two older sisters Guin and Yue. At that time, he still remembered Mackenzie's face when she heard the news. Her small stature emanated a rage comparable to a dragon as she walked out of the throne hall.

He knew that it wasn't because she didn't like Lazarus. In fact, she even has a crush on him. The problem was, she wanted to become independent, in control of what she does without the influence of anyone around her.

It would seem that being a royal wore her down. Being spoiled by her parents, the Divine Ladies, and siblings with precious gifts made her feel that she was being too dependent on them. Being treated as above all else caused her to have no close friends, especially because they were in Heaven, where all beings have duties to protect and watch over the mortal realm.

Matthias regretted the fact, yes. But, considering their responsibilities and the plight that they have now, Matthias had no other choice but to thank The Forgotten One that these circumstances happened.

"Let us leave the matter at that." Guin butted in with her silky and comforting voice. She adorned a white gown as she sat on her seat with a breathtaking poise.

"As of now, we don't know when the enemy would wholly dedicate themselves to attacking and causing chaos upon us. We must be prepared at all times." She began, "As of His Majesty's orders, shouldn't we spread out throughout the universe to protect all of it?"

"That would be if we were still mortal beings." Matthias chuckled as he looked at his daughter. Although he still couldn't forget the deed he did that day, he had to set it aside still, even though the thought still creeps him out. Maybe that was one of the modern mortal features that he retained; being disgusted by incest.

"Guin, we are Transcendent Beings. We control power that reaches as far as we could perceive. By focusing on one location, the Divine Energy that we have would be concentrated, and would therefore extend the scope of your powers." He explained, " And remember, what you're facing isn't something that can be dealt with alone." In saying that, his voice turned serious.

"Eldritch Beings corrupts its surroundings. They represent non-existence, void, corruption, and absolute chaos, all of which are banes of existence." He added, "Once one of you sees such beings, immediately run, for you do not know how to fight it. No one of you is capable of defeating it."

"Then teach us how to. That isn't hard." Mackenzie scoffed. Dun! This time, instead of tolerating his daughters haughtiness, Matthias turned his eyes towards her, exuding a terrifying amount of pressure as he slowly spoke, "Although I dote you as my daughter, and I respect you wanting to be independent from our care, you still need to tone down that disrespectfulness that you are showing to me right now."

Mackenzie felt like she was stuck at the bottom of a swamp of quicksand while she was being stared at by her father. Sweat trickled down her cheeks as she gulped nervously and lowered down her head. She almost couldn't breathe just from the pressure alone.

"I-I'm sorry, F-Father." She stuttered as she squeezed out an apology from her heart. As soon as she said that, the pressure immediately lifted as if it wasn't even there. She raised her head and saw her father's amicable expression looking at her. She was terrified. Terrified of how his father can quickly change from being angry to happy.

She felt she was fortunate that he was her father and not an enemy, which was how she was treating him before. She could imagine anyone who dares to step against him, even her husband Lazarus who was considered as the most powerful of the angels, would never see the light of day.

"Even if I teach you, you still would be powerless against them." Matthias spoke after the brief silence. "Why?" Alexander asked.

"Because they will never die against your powers." Matthias answered seriously. He slowly stood up with his hands clasped behind his back as he walked towards a painting behind them, "The only way to kill an Eldritch is to use the power of Creation.." He said solemnly before turning his head to them, "..and none of you have that kind of power."

"Just do what I told you and gather within Matheon. In the past, The Divine Kingdom was its central Heaven. But, as you know, it is already integrated as one of Divine Heaven's Dominion. Therefore, your first task upon your arrival would be the creation of a new heaven." His children had their mouths and eyes widened with shock, bewildered by his request.

"Creation?!" Alexander gasped with shock, "You're expecting too much of us, Father!" He said bleakly, knowing what they're capable of.

"I'm not expecting too much of you all." Matthias replied frankly. He turned to face them once again, walking towards his seat before caressing the top rail embossed with golden clouds and palaces, "I know the ability of every single one of you in this room.." He then smiled before adding, "..I am your father, after all."

"You might not be capable of utilizing the power of Creation as adeptly as me, but you can still create many things that are at least the size of the previous heaven of that galaxy." He continued with an encouraging tone as he gazed at his children one after the other.

The siblings sat silent on their chairs, contemplating and digesting what their father told and instructed them. Their thoughts were then cut off when Matthias spoke once more, "Well, you've got to hurry." He said in a level voice.

"Why so sudden? We still haven't finished our exchange." Alexander tilted his head confusedly, same with his other siblings.

"Well, it's because they're already here." Matthias answered with a slight smile of anticipation on his face.