I Became the Goddess of a New World

One of the hidden professions, Bard, has been revealed.

The first discoverer of the Bard was ‘Lee Hyunwoo,’ whose real name is the same as his Akare nickname.

Upon further investigation, he turned out to be a promising singer-songwriter, somewhat well-known.

However, during his military service, he failed to treat a sudden hearing loss immediately, which eventually led to acquired hearing impairment.

It’s quite abbreviated, but this was a serious incident in the military of South Korea.

When I mentioned the symptoms of sudden hearing loss, I received glances that suggested they thought I was faking it.

And there were the incompetent military doctors who misdiagnosed him with ‘no problem,’ failing to take proper measures.

When the first discoverer of the cult showed up, it was merely unfortunate, but so was the case with this Bard.

“Those suffering from disabilities are their only hope.”

Akare and reality were thoroughly independent realms for the readers.

Events in reality cannot influence Akare, and vice versa.

Of course, I’ve set things up so that if anything happens to the body in reality, a warning message will pop up automatically.

Above all, the safety of those playing Akare was the priority.

The reason I insisted on using a capsule instead of a headgear access device was for that very reason.

“It feels good.”

I knew better than anyone the feeling of becoming someone’s hope.

After all, I had already lived the life of a hero once.

Each time I set out to protect this other world from objects of destruction.

The audacious little kids who would come out to cheer me on after I crossed the departure line.

Those kids were so cute and admirable that they remained vivid in my mind.

“Should I just plunge into it?”

Casting auxiliary recovery magic on the capsule or granting it divine power.

Already, conspiracies like “The Record Eye is torturing aliens alive to extract their technology” were circulating.

In the middle of absurdities treating a director like a goddess and calling ordinary virtual reality a new world,

it wouldn’t be too much to introduce a capsule that somewhat cares for the user’s health and aids in recovery, right?

…Wouldn’t it?

I wasn’t entirely sure.

It seemed that even a tiny amount of divine power would do.

It needed to be effective only after being in the capsule for a long time.

“Akachan, could you come here for a moment?”

“You called for me?”

Akachan, who was enjoying macarons in the living room and having a mini tea party, rushed over in a single leap.

Akachan. Originally the Akashic Record responsible for this other world.

I began to wonder how what I was about to do would be perceived by the Akashic Record.

To consult, I casually tossed a question to Akachan.

“Do you think the Akashic Record of Earth would allow the granting of divine power to the capsule?”

“Who knows?”

“Yeah?”

Akachan, I told you to stop looking at the community.

When I gave her a pointed look, Akachan continued.

“Um… I’m not really sure.”

“If Akachan doesn’t know, who will?”

“I think asking the person concerned is the quickest way to find out.”

“The person concerned? Ah, you were listening, huh?”

It was obvious who Akachan referred to as the concerned person.

I already had an inkling.

Every time I took a nap, Akachan met with Earth’s Akashic Record.

Also, the Akashic Record of Earth was currently in this place.

Ah, calling it that way is too inconvenient.

Let’s just say Earth-chan for now.

Upon returning to the topic, I figured out the reason Earth-chan was eavesdropping on my conversation with Akachan.

“Earth-chan is a shy one.”

Despite silently observing our conversation, she didn’t react at all.

I could feel the presence of the Akashic Records between us.

This was the principle of resonance of the Creator’s authority.

The Creator’s authority, which is solely granted to the Akashic Record, existed within me as well.

In other words, it meant I could feel Earth-chan’s presence just like Akachan did.

After all, I am half Akachan…

“Is it okay to grant a small amount of divine power to the capsule?”

“Affirmative. If you don’t allow this, it would be worth considering a ban.”

Silence. They say silence is agreement.

That surely meant it was fine, right?

At that moment, the will was conveyed.

– Akare and Record Eye must grow further. They must be resilient enough not to be shaken by mere miracles.

So, it’s a rejection for now.

Well, that makes sense.

What Earth-chan truly desired was to suppress the many objects of destruction existing on Earth.

Akare can be seen as a sort of suppressor responsible for that.

Currently, the virtual reality and the capsule were technologies that were early for humanity.

Even now, it’s scientifically inexplicable.

And now you’re going to add the power to create miracles, divine power?

This could likely lead to more than just conspiracy theories.

Perhaps Akare could be witch hunted due to conspiracies and incitements.

There’s already been a record of that happening recently, right?

The Regulatory Commission. And the top names in the PC gaming industry behind it.

While many people certainly liked Akare,

there’s no such thing as everyone in the world liking something.

For every fan, there are detractors; for every ally, there are enemies.

Akare, considered an enemy by some, could see the means to suppress ticking time bombs crumble to dust.

That’s what Earth-chan worried about the most.

“But Earth-chan, you sent me off forcibly, right?”

I understand her reluctance for Akare’s future.

However, what can I do? I want to do what I want!

I flipped the table so firmly that I couldn’t refuse again.

– That is…

“Are you really trying to dawdle just because you helped a bit with developing Akare?”

If we dig deeper, that action ultimately benefitted Earth-chan himself.

He knew what he was doing, and that kind of help with ulterior motives couldn’t be counted as compensation.

How long have I been rolling around in this other world?

Isn’t it time to receive due rewards?

“Agreed. I have repaid my benefactor. To leave now would be the disgrace of the Akashic Record.”

– Mmm…

The timing of Akachan stepping in to support me was more reassuring than a thousand troops.

“Well, Akachan, you shared the Creator’s authority with me.”

Although I directed my gaze toward Akachan, the invisible stare returned to my side with a cheeky tongue stick out.

Perhaps discouraged by that irritating sight, Earth-chan conveyed her willingness.

– Understood. Trust and leave it to you.

“You’re not thinking of just calling it even this time, right?”

– That’s not my intention.

With that last bit of will, Earth-chan’s presence dissipated.

“Ugh… My workload has increased again.”

With the Elderheim update, there were still minor patches remaining besides the two types of boss raids.

Now, adding the task of granting a small amount of divine power to the capsule being supplied and to be supplied.

“I guess it’s going to be a work party for a while.”

But hey, I felt good about it.

***

[Master Kim’s broadcast has started. – Akashic Records 30 minutes ago]

[Master Kim’s broadcast title: The Day We Go to the New Area, Elderheim]

Currently, Master Kim had entered Elderheim.

A forest thick with colossal trees difficult to find in reality.

The Empire also had a hunting ground called the ‘Ashen Giant Forest.’

But compared to the trees in Elderheim, those looked like saplings.

The trees in Elderheim were so massive they felt like World Trees.

Vroom-!

While walking along the main quest’s guiding arrow,

a noise that didn’t fit the natural surroundings reached his ears.

“A motorcycle?”

“What’s a motorcycle?”

Raven, who was walking alongside Master Kim, voiced her confusion.

What do I even call it?

As Master Kim was contemplating, a brilliantly designed motorcycle came to a halt beside him.

“Human? Wow, you really are human!”

With black goggles and a black bodysuit that outlined her figure like a cyberpunk design.

Yet her ears were very long and pointed, unlike a human’s.

An elf. The being who appeared on a motorcycle was none other than an elf.

“Hey, stay still. If you move, I’ll sound the alarm.”

Raven suddenly pointed her sword at the appeared elf.

As she showed her hostility, was the power of a destroyer awakened?

Like when the Ancient Necromancer possessed her, Raven’s appearance changed.

The silver-haired, red-eyed, cute girl that had captured so much popularity in the community.

“Well, how amusing. A human threatening an elf in the elf territory.”

“···.”

Although it was indeed strange, as the elf described, there was nothing I could do.

The widely spread public image of elves was entirely different from the elf in front of me.

“Interesting. You folks are some oddballs too, huh?”

“Oddballs?”

“Yeah. I’m an oddball too. Despite being an elf, I enjoy traveling the world, leaving Elderheim behind.”

The elf extended her gloved hand.

“I’m Celestia. Nice to meet you?”

“Uh… I’m Master Kim. I’ve come from the Empire.”

Master Kim took Celestia’s outstretched hand.

At that moment, he felt a piercing gaze from the side.

“What’s the name of that scary oddball girl over there?”

“Raven.”

“Raven. That’s a nice name.”

As Celestia noticed Master Kim’s gaze drifting toward the motorcycle, she playfully poked it.

“If you came from the Empire, this must be your first time seeing this, right? This is a magic-engineered bike, made in a place called ‘Neo Metal City’ located on the edge of the continent. It’s an ultra-fast mode of transportation created through independently developed magic engineering technology, you know? If you just swap the mana stone, you can use it seemingly forever, and the ride is just killing it! Really refreshing when you go full speed…”

“That’s enough. That’s plenty of explanation.”

Wow, she really is an oddball. A freak obsessed with TMI.

To ensure a smooth broadcast, Master Kim cut off Celestia’s talking.

Celestia sighed in disappointment but refrained from discussing the magic-engineered bike anymore.

―――

There’s cyberpunk in this world?

Lolol, that sounds like something that would come out later on.

Celestia’s baby lunchbox is just way too big – [This message has been deleted.]

Hehe, Celestia is so cool.

Raven’s jealousy is adorable.

―――

“By the way, what brings you both to Elderheim?”

“We heard news that the World Tree is in danger and came to resolve this issue…”

“A human? Hahaha! I thought only the girl was odd, but it looks like you are too!”

Actually, Raven came to prove whether she truly is a being who could help humanity or not.

But from Celestia’s perspective, Master Kim and Raven just looked like oddballs.

Oddballs, just like herself.

“Unfortunately, it’s already too late.”

“What do you mean?”

At that moment, the wind began to blow.

It wasn’t an ordinary wind.

Chills ran down my spine, and an unknown sense of foreboding flowed down my back.

“You felt it, didn’t you? Didn’t you think something was off when you entered Elderheim?”

Elderheim, a homeland of elves, was a closed-off society.

Naturally, humans were not allowed in. The relationship between the two races was practically hostile.

Of course, thanks to the existence of the hero who saved Elderheim a thousand years ago, the relations had improved slightly.

But a thousand years is enough time for the elves who benefited from the hero’s grace to return to nature.

With the generational change, the relations between the two races returned to what they were, with elves under the influence of mana and the World Tree, making Elderheim a place humans cannot enter.

“Usually, when humans trespass, the elven guards come and threaten to chase them away. But have you ever met any other elf besides me?”

Master Kim shook his head in denial.

“I can feel it because I’m an elf. Our mother has returned to a thousand years ago.”

“Twisted World Tree…”

“Oh. You know? I didn’t think you would.”

How could I not know?

Right next to me is a being that is living and breathing, a destroyer.

And not just one, but a mixed existence of two destroyers.

“First, I’ll change my clothes.”

“Do you have to do it right here?”

“Yes. It’s customary to wear traditional clothes when returning to my homeland.”

“···.”

While watching quietly, Raven hugged Master Kim from behind.

She covered his eyes with her hands.

Seeing that, Celestia whistled and smiled.

“What a fresh couple. Well, there was no need to cover his eyes, but…”

Snap!

As Celestia snapped her fingers, the appearance of his clothes changed in an instant.

―――

Is she a magical girl or what, geez.

Screw that, lol.

What’s with the show, huh?

I changed to third-person, but geez.

Oh, Aurora is here.

So, she’s the wandering elf mentioned in the trailer.

Gosh, lol.

User management is seriously new lolol.

―――

When Raven covered Master Kim’s eyes, she switched back to third-person to see Celestia undressing, but what they were anticipating didn’t come out. Disappointed viewers showered praise onto Aurora instead.