"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
To transition from being a prey (returnee) to a predator (purger), two requirements must be met. The first prerequisite is consuming the souls of five multiple-lifers, followed by absorbing a spirit. In Gaige's case, he absorbed two spirits—an angel and a purger—although absorbing just one spirit was sufficient. However, the five souls he consumed remained within his body, serving as the foundation for his purging power. Nevertheless, everything, including his complete identity, genes, DNA, skills, and the very essence of his soul, was reset after death and rebirth. Despite retaining his appearance and memories, Gaige could be considered a completely new entity, created by the higher power behind the system. He could now be classified as a purger by birth, much like the children in their family, as the five souls that previously formed the basis of his status as a purger were removed. He and the kids were not sinners, unlike typical purgers who were being punished for various reas
"I want to cry." "I want to cry." "I want to cry." These phrases reverberated in Gaige's mind as he listened to the words of the god before him. Although Lord Lumeire had already asked him to rise, Gaige remained bowed throughout the entire conversation. He was afraid that, when faced with the god assigning him unwanted tasks, he might utter curses. To avoid further trouble, he responded to Lord Lumeire in a passive manner, resembling a robot. "Is there anything you want to ask?" Lord Lumeire inquired. "Nothing, my lord." "Very well, you may now return." Lord Lumeire permited. With a portal aglow, Lord Lumeire opened it. Gaige offered his new god only a brief glance before making a final bow and leaping into the portal. As Gaige disappeared, Lord Lumeire muttered something under his breath. He said, "He truly is a rude child." … … At the temple, just moments before Gaige's return, the priest soulfully chanted prayers with his attendants and the devotees of Lord Lumeire. Gai