NOVEL WEB Chapter 2: The First Living Beings
Ariana was sitting in her newly created world, Arcadia. She was thinking about what the first living being of her world would be like. Ariana remembered all the creatures and beings she had seen in games and fantasy books. She wanted something special and unique, something that would make her creation stand out from all others.
She stood up and began to walk through her world, observing the landscape she had created in search of inspiration. That was when she saw a different plant, one she had never seen before. She approached and noticed that the leaves had a soft texture and the colors were vibrant.
It was then that Ariana decided that the first life of her world would be a special plant. She sat down next to the plant and began to imagine what it would be like. She thought about giving the plant the ability to move, but soon discarded the idea. She wanted her creation to be different and unique.
She opened the System interface.
[Name: Ariana]
[Goddess Rank: Beginner Goddess]
[Worlds: 1] [Arcadia]
[Followers: 0]
[Creation Points: 40]
[Title: None]
[Purchase Interface]
[Small World: 50 Creation Points] [1]
[Medium World: 100 Creation Points]
[Large World: 175 Creation Points]
[Fertile Soil: 10 Creation Points] [1]
[Creation of Living Being: 40 Creation Points]
[...]
Ariana then bought [Creation of Living Being], as she already had in mind the idea of what her first living being would be like.
[Do you wish to begin creating your first living being?] - asked the System.
"Yes, I do," replied Ariana.
[Keep in mind that this living being will be the one that will start your path as a goddess, the success of this living being will determine whether you continue your work as a Goddess] - warned the System.
"Yes, I have that in mind, and I already know how I will make my living being," said Ariana.
"Very well, I wish you good work, Goddess Ariana," said the System as it bid farewell.
Power flowed through her mind as all the elements of nature gathered around the small flower. "By my concession, I bring you into existence, with firm roots that will absorb the essence of the world. When grown and strong, you will have the ability to evolve, becoming similar to me, with arms and legs, capable of speaking and interacting in society. I grant you the grand capacity to manipulate the energies of the world, possessing masterful control over the elements and vast wisdom," said Ariana as power overflowed around the flower and was absorbed by it.
[Very well, this is your first living being, give it a name and a race] - said the System.
"I name it [Primordial Fairy]," said Ariana.
[Name the energy of your world] - said the System.
Ariana thought for a moment and remembered a name. "I will name it Mana," said Ariana.
[Excellent] - said the System.
Ariana then looked at the flower she had just given life to and saw something.
[Name: None]
[Age: 2 Days]
[Race: Primordial Fairy]
[Strenght: 0]
[Intelligence: 32]
[Mana: 100]
[You can naturally view the status of all living beings on your planet] - said the System.
"I understand," thought Ariana.
Ariana smiled as she saw that her creation was alive and ready to evolve. She approached the Primordial Fairy and said, "Hello, little one. I am your creator, Ariana. You are the first life of my world, Arcadia, and I hope you are strong and wise enough to help make this world a better place."
The Primordial Fairy trembled, and Ariana felt that she was trying to communicate. "Hello, Ariana. I am grateful to have been created by you. I will do my best to evolve and help make Arcadia a wonderful world," said the fairy.
Ariana was moved to hear the Primordial Fairy speak. She knew that her path as a goddess would be long and difficult, but she was happy to have taken the first step in creating an incredible world.
Ariana then floated in the sky and watched her world, "Sigh... now all I can do is wait," she murmured.
Dozens of days later.
Ariana was dozing under a tree, there was no longer a need to eat or sleep, but when there was nothing to do, she decided to kill boredom by sleeping, when suddenly she felt a presence walking towards her.
She opened her eyes when she saw that it was the Primordial Fairy, now fully evolved.
"I kneel before you, my creator", said the Primordial Fairy.
Ariana was very happy with the appearance of the Primordial Fairy, it was really what she imagined. She had two large wings on her back, a huge dress made of petals, and a large purple hair.
Ariana thought for a while and decided to name the Primordial Fairy: "I will give you a name, you will be called Angely," she said.
The Primordial Fairy was filled with joy after being named by her creator.
Since birth, Angely has been endowed with great wisdom and power.
[Naming Angely as the progenitor of the Primordial Fairy race?]
Ariana was surprised by the System notification: "Is this possible?" she asked.
[Yes, it is possible. The Primordial Fairy race comes from the origin of a plant, without the need for interpersonal relationships. With just the seed and a large amount of Mana, it is possible to create it.] - explained the System.
Ariana understood after the System's explanation: "Okay, make her the progenitor," Ariana replied.
A great light shone around Angely, quickly, as if her Goddess had blessed her, she kneeled: "I am eternally devoted to you," she said.
[+1 Follower]
[+5 Creation Points]
Ariana talked to Angely for a while and gave her the mission to expand her people. This is actually what Angely wanted the most. Now, with the title of progenitor, she was able to give life to plants of her species, turning them into primordial fairies.
Ariana paid attention to something else.
[Name: Angely]
[Age: 4 Months]
[Race: Primordial Fairy]
[Strength: 45,100]
[Intelligence: 340]
[Mana: 100,000]
[Title: Progenitor of the Primordial Fairy race]
"Wow, your stats have skyrocketed. Will all my living creatures be this strong?" Ariana wondered to herself.
[Don't worry, the Primordial Fairy has such capabilities due to her mana control abilities, and because she is the progenitor of an entire race] - the System explained.
Ariana was relieved to hear the System's explanation. She knew that the Primordial Fairy was unique and that her abilities would not be the same for all the other creatures she would create. But she was excited to see what else she could create and how they would evolve over time.
As she watched Angely walk away, Ariana thought about the infinite possibilities of creation she had. She could create magical creatures, plants, even new types of materials. Everything was at her fingertips.
She stood up from the tree and decided to explore more of her world. She wanted to see how things had changed since the last time she observed it. She knew that there was still much work to be done to make Arcadia a perfect place, but she was determined to make it happen.
With a smile on her face, she launched herself into the air and flew towards the horizon, eager to see what else she could create and discover in her world.
Ariana walked for several months, going to many places in her world. It was easy for her to increase her size and see everything at once, but she didn't find it fun and wanted to see how her world developed.
After so long, she decided to return and sit under the tree where she always stayed. But when she arrived, a small surprise awaited her. There was a small village there, simple houses made of wood, and all of it was around her tree.
When Ariana arrived, Angely came towards her and knelt down, "My creator," she said.
Ariana smiled as she saw several other fairies, some larger and some smaller, all looking at her with curious eyes.
Angely turned and explained, "This is what created us, she is our mother and the Goddess of this world."
All the fairies around her looked at her with admiration, and quickly they gathered around Angely and kneeled down.
[+12 Faithfuls]
[+65 Creation points]
Ariana talked with them for a while when she realized: "I forgot, I haven't created any animals in this world, how will they eat?" thought Ariana, desperate.
[Don't worry, the Primordial Fairy race doesn't necessarily need food, they feed on the world's energy. As long as this world is rich in energy, they can live a peaceful life] - explained the System, calming Ariana. [And with the success of your first 'Civilization', the system will grant you animals for Arcadia. Keep up the good work, and you will be more rewarded]
Ariana felt relieved knowing that the Primordial Fairies didn't need food, and that her world was rich in energy to sustain them. She also felt excited knowing that the System would grant animals for Arcadia, which meant she could continue creating and expanding her world.
She looked at the fairies around her and smiled, feeling a sense of pride in seeing what she had created. She knew there was still a lot of work to be done, but she was determined to make Arcadia a perfect place.
[Would you like to use your reward?] - asked the System.
"Yes, I would," replied Ariana.
[I must warn you that you will only have two of each animal species, limiting you to ten species. In case, by some twist of fate, they happen to die, you can only have them again if you create them yourself] - said the System.
Ariana thanked for the information and decided to be careful in choosing which animal species she would create. She knew she would have to be responsible for them and ensure they had everything they needed to live happily and healthily.
With that in mind, she decided to start with some basic species, such as rabbits, deer, and birds. She asked the System to create them, and soon after, a group of animals appeared around her.
Ariana felt enchanted by the beauty and grace of the animals. She also realized that they were happy and healthy, which made her feel accomplished as a creator.
She spent the rest of the day playing with the animals and observing them, amazed by the different personalities and behaviors of each species. She knew there was much more to explore and create in Arcadia, but she was satisfied with the progress she had made so far.
With a smile on her face, she looked up at the sky and thought about the future of her world. She knew there would be challenges ahead, but she also knew she was ready to face them.
Author's note: I'm here to say that I don't know how often I will post this story, as I need to work to support myself and that takes up a large part of my day. I will write chapters whenever I can and try to publish at least one per week.