Gaige Feryuson was already troubled with his current situation, but the system never failed to add to his troubles. On top of the already text-filled system screen, another pop-up message appeared, which read: [Do you want to borrow the deceased god's power?][Yes/No] "Are you trying to get me in trouble again?" Gaige asked as he looked at the pop-up message. He had learned his lesson: a purger with divine powers would cause a lot of errors in the system, leading to significant disturbances. He was unsure whether this pop-up message represented the system's will or was just another glitch that might initially be helpful but ultimately cause him headaches. So he chose "No." If everything else failed, he would run away with others. Although it was his past self, borrowing the power of unknown gods was a riskier proposition. "Gaige Feryuson, please say your wedding vow." the priest instructed. But instead of doing what the priest said, he gave Ainspenser to the priest and asked him to
In the midst of a chaotic situation, at the messy altar, two people tied the knot, seemingly unaffected by the chaos around them, with their gazes focused solely on each other. "I, Gaige Feryuson, take you, Ainspenser, to be my wife. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will care for you and honor you all the days of my life." Gaige recited the most generic wedding vow one could hear, but Ainspenser's natural pallor came to life as she listened to the vow of the person she deeply admired. She didn't find the vow inadequate; in fact, the blessing of finally marrying the person she loved filled her with euphoria. When it was her turn to recite her vow, she felt nervous about stumbling over her words. Her throat grew dry from anxiety, and she repeatedly swallowed. Only when she glimpsed Gaige's face, which provided her comfort, did she begin to feel at ease. She took a deep breath before she could start her vow. "I, Ainspenser, take you,
"Congratulations!" "Best wishes!" "Wishing you all the happiness in the world!" Some of Gaige's family members awkwardly offered their congratulations. The incredibly chaotic wedding had just concluded. Only a few individuals managed to recover from the chaotic scenes that had unfolded both inside and outside the church. Standing before Gaige, ready to congratulate him, were Patal, Lisa, Gun, Axel, Anniston, and the children, despite the many questions swirling in their minds. Inside the church, the priests and congregation remained prostrated, engaged in an exceptionally lengthy prayer. This was because the god they served had seemingly manifested before them, though it was nothing more than an all-encompassing presence of light. Meanwhile, the purgers remained seated in the pews, incapacitated by the physical injuries inflicted upon them by Ellise and the warrior angels. Antur was occupied comforting Eric, who was deeply distraught over purging his own mother. Finally, the mo
Nestled in the heart of the Aogrive forest, Gaige Ferguson's mansion had only three areas designed for spaciousness—the dining area, conference room, and living room. The living room, in particular, was the most capacious part of the mansion, featuring a massive TV and a carpet that made it seem as if the place was built for giants. In reality, it was spacious to accommodate Gaige's extensive family. "Cain, why are we gathering here?" Phutzafghuerh inquired of the person who had arrived first in the living room. Cain, one of the aliens, simply shrugged his shoulders, as he had no idea why they were suddenly summoned to the living room. He also glanced at Dambie, another alien, in the hope that she might have some insight, but she too was clueless. One by one, all of Gaige's family members eventually gathered in the room. It was disheartening for them to see their numbers reduced by half after Andy successfully purged the others. Out of the eleven aliens, only three remained alive, an
Following his wedding, Gaige fulfilled his promise and returned to the church the next day. He fabricated excuses to account for the incident the previous day. He confessed to the priest that he had served as a priest in the past but had broken his vow of celibacy when he fell in love with his wife, even though this was a complete falsehood. He told the priest that his decision to resign from his priestly duties had provoked Lord Lemeire's anger, leading to the chaos—a second fabrication. When he found the time, he visited the church to help correct the misinterpretations in the script made by the human priests and servants. He wasn't obligated to do so, but he felt a sense of responsibility for the chaos he had caused in the temple. "We are grateful for your assistance, Sir Feryuson," the priest said. "No problem, Father," Gaige replied politely. "We were truly unaware that we had been misinterpreting Lord Lumiere's words for decades," the priest admitted. "Haha, that's quite a s
Gaige's exclusive mission of eliminating Andy every time he respawned was a true blessing. It not only allowed him to lead a relatively carefree and peaceful life but also provided him the satisfaction of killing Andy as much as he pleased. Additionally, the mission came with the benefit of the system's comprehensive tracking of Andy's activities. [Mission: Purge Andy] [Respawn timer: 11:04:23] [Location: Yawyklim, San Antonio, Miranda City] [Coordinates: 14.6506° N, 121.0177° E] The system provided an abundance of information about Andy's whereabouts and respawn, almost as if it were spoon-feeding Gaige. However, he had no intention of actively pursuing Andy after each respawn. Since his mission had no time limit, he preferred to wait for Andy to come to him rather than embarking on a search. Gaige was completely out of funds, making it impossible to travel to another nation to eliminate Andy. So, he intended to laze around while he waited. That had been the original plan, but
Ainspenser never harbored any hatred for the deities. In fact, she had been eager to ascend to heaven before she met Gaige. However, doubts about her faith occasionally crept in after losing her second son. She found it increasingly challenging to recall why she had been so devoted to her goddess in the past. A sense of abandonment and resentment had grown within her for all the things the heavens had not done for her. The one thing she was thankful for was that she no longer had to dwell on these thoughts. The affection and time Gaige gave her were sufficient to make her forget everything else and savor her blissful days. Yet, just like Gaige, she couldn't help but feel uneasy whenever something bothersome intruded upon their peaceful life. "What's the deal with the restricted divine powers, though?" Ainspenser asked. "Oh, that? Deities tend to grant powers with limitations or conditions to bind you to them. They must be conferring this power upon me with certain restrictions or p
Gaige Feryuson gathered everyone in the living room to discuss whom they should choose for revival. "I have the opportunity to bring someone we lost back to life. The question is, who should we select?" Gaige announced. The room fell silent, except for the children, who were uninterested in the adults' conversation. Gaige gently placed the children on the floor and encouraged them to play on the carpet. He then turned back to his still-stunned family members. "It's quite an offer, isn't it?" he commented, breaking the silence. Anniston, with a quivering voice, interrupted, "C-can't we bring them all back?" His heart raced with a mix of excitement and unease. "Everything comes with a cost," Gaige explained. "Can we offer something of equivalent value to each person's life? Remember, we didn't just lose one family member; we lost nearly half of our loved ones." "What do you mean to provide? Did you offer something in exchange?" Patal asked in concern. Everyone looks intently at Gaige