Transford into Cosmic Horror in a Sci-Fi Universe – 43
EP.43 Excessive Passion
The commander of the Kapteri tribe, empowered by the great being, was no longer a re Kapteri. He had beco the god of the elves, a species created by the great being.
[Are these the ones I must protect?]
The Elf God observed the industrious elves. So were diligently working with mineral resources, others ventured into the sea for fishing, and many were gathering their kin to expand their community. These small, weak beings, with only two arms unlike his own six, were building their society with great effort.
[Is it them?]
Then he spotted them—the elves worshipping a statue with six arms, just like him, as the great being had ntioned.
“O great god, please accept our offerings.”
They placed their hunted beasts and carefully cultivated fruits on a long stone table resembling an altar.
[I was told to watch them closely due to unease.]
While the great being had advised caution, the Elf God couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride and affection for these elves who showed such loyalty and devotion to the god who created them. He felt a desire to take special care of them.
[Yes, these are the ones the great being entrusted to . I will raise them to be the greatest species in the universe.]
Partly driven by the resentnt from his previous life as a Kapteri, he was determined to surpass the Lubaran tribe and create a species that would dominate the Galactic Union and the entire universe.
He made a vow. He would repay the great being who trusted him with this species.
[First, I need a na. A god without a na simply won’t do.]
Typically, nas given to gods are bestowed by the awe-struck beings who worship them, as true gods find nas aningless. However, he wasn’t a true creator god but a symbolic figure who would directly interact with and nurture the elves. Therefore, he needed a fitting na.
[A god, huh.]
Elves. They were unique to this part of the universe, with no prior information available. Their entire existence was what he could see before him. As their guardian deity, he needed a na that reflected his role.
[This is difficult. I can’t just call myself Kapteri. Elvgod? Too simple.]
He needed a na that was both aningful and impressive.
[…Rios.]
The word suddenly ca to him. Though it had no special aning, he instinctively knew it signified “light.”
[Heh, light.]
Once, he had been part of a filthy insect species, hiding in the darkness beneath a planet’s surface. Now, he was a god nad Rios, symbolizing the bright light that illuminated the elves.
Life was unpredictable, Rios thought.
[Now that I have a na, it’s ti to get started.]
He decided to grant the elf species more power. Although they were in the early stages of developnt, at their current pace, it would take them a thousand years to catch up to the Lubaran tribe. Considering the Lubaran tribe’s rapid advancent, even that would be an impressive feat, but it would still be too late.
[I can bestow more powerful abilities and impart knowledge for faster developnt. In my current state, I can do this.]
Thus, Rios began his journey as the God of Light, aiming to beco a bright beacon for the elves. Managing all the elves alone was impossible, so he shared his divine power with his subordinates, who were still Kapteri. They transford into “Spirits of Light,” completely shedding their forr Kapteri forms.
In this way, the Kapteri tribe was entirely eradicated from the universe, replaced by the new collective of “Spirits of Light and the God of Light.”
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“Everyone, let us pray to Lord Rios, the great God of Light!”
“The great God of Light!”
Flash!
…???
What had happened while I wasn’t looking? Why was Rodri, the forr fanatic leader, wielding magical powers and proclaiming the na of Rios, the God of Light? And how had the elves, who were just beginning to forge iron tools less than a year ago, suddenly skipped several stages of developnt and were now preparing to create engines?
“This is all thanks to the knowledge of light that Lord Rios has bestowed upon us.”
“Yes, once we complete this, our developnt will accelerate trendously.”
The elves were now on the verge of creating their first steam-powered engine, and they had begun using spirit magic through the Spirits of Light. Their developnt had accelerated to an unbelievable pace. Previously, their progress had already been astonishing, but now it seed like they were skipping entire stages of developnt. It was as if soone had paid for premium upgrades.
Why are they suddenly advancing so rapidly?
“O great Rios! Please grant us your revelation!”
[Rodri, and my children, I bestow upon you the knowledge of light.]
…Ah.
The culprit was imdiately obvious. That six-handed fool, who was supposed to just protect them, had gone overboard. What was this “Rios” and “knowledge of light” nonsense? I had planned to nurture the elves slowly, but this overly enthusiastic new recruit had gone full throttle, buying all sorts of enhancents and premium items to accelerate their growth.
It wasn’t just the steam engine. They planned to use its developnt as a stepping stone to create countless advanced energy sources and machines. It seed they intended to achieve in one year what would normally take the elves 50 to 100 years.
The rate of developnt was beyond imagination.
…Hmm, maybe this isn’t so bad after all?
I had been getting bored with the slow, predictable progress. This way, it wasn’t directly intervening but rather Rios, a being within the cosmic laws, using his authority to influence events. It gave a different flavor to the unfolding story.
This unexpected turn of events might actually make things more interesting. Despite the rapid advancents, it seed that Rios hadn’t ddled with the elves’ evolution, direction, or values. He had simply bestowed the sa knowledge and power upon them, without directly influencing their actions.
The religious faction centered around Rodri continued to offer sacrifices and worship, focusing on developing supernatural powers rather than scientific ones derived from the knowledge of light.
In Lumolasi village, they utilized the spirits’ power but also leveraged the knowledge of light to advance their village more quickly, aiming for a more comfortable and prosperous life.
Lastly, Muwan, the ruler of the southern hemisphere, was driven by his desire for domination.
“Heh, such imnse power and knowledge. And it seems the area I control is less than one-thousandth of this planet! I want it all.”
Muwan was clearly intent on using both the new spirit powers and the knowledge of light to enhance his military might and personal strength.
…This was concerning. Given that all received the sa knowledge and power, Muwan would naturally have an advantage. However, it seed Rios had considered this. He only provided Muwan with the ability to use the spirits and the knowledge of light, without actively intervening.
The most intervention from Rios and the Spirits of Light occurred within Rodri’s religious faction. Their active sacrifices and rituals supplied energy, allowing Rios to recover his powers. Consequently, Rios intervened more actively with Rodri’s faction, granting them greater strength.
Rios also subtly guided more elves towards Lasi’s faction, which aid for a stable and prosperous life. By making minor adjustnts, he ensured that the various factions maintained a balance of power.
While there was so concern that the elves, with their similar levels of power, might eventually go to war, it was an inevitable part of their developnt. As long as it didn’t escalate to a catastrophic nuclear war that could wipe out the entire species, there was no reason to intervene. Historically, scientific and technological advancents often accelerated during tis of war.
Although it would be tragic to see elves killing each other, it was rely a phase in their growth. After enduring the horrors of internecine war, they could emotionally mature and resolve never to engage in such conflicts again. This could also spur greater technological advancents.
…Of course, encouraging war was not the right approach. If they continued to wage war out of greed, they would ultimately face extinction. While I believed that the elves I created wouldn’t fall into such a cycle, it was well-known that intelligent beings rarely followed their intended paths.
In any case, if things ever beca that dire, our God of Light, Rios, would handle it. That’s why I entrusted him with this responsibility. Since he accelerated their developnt, he should also manage any resulting chaos. Isn’t that right?
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