Brand New Life Online: Rise Of The Goddess Of Harvest
chapter-685

I had to think carefully what I could ask. If I commit a mistake, they could count a single question as two, so I have to word this correctly.

But how do I word it correctly, actually?! I've never been good at this either!

Err… Let's give it a shot anyways.

"Then I'll ask my first question…" I sighed. "Why was this game created?"

"…"

The Gods remained in silence for a few seconds, and then they decided to speak. The Goddess of Earth and Ore spoke first.

"We cannot answer that completely." She said. "However, we will answer what we can."

"You know well that there are things we cannot reveal… yet. For reasons we cannot explain either." Said the Goddess of Water. "However, be at ease that this is not because we are trying to hide the truth due to malicious or evil intentions."

"It's actually for a much higher… reason, one that you might eventually learn as you keep moving on your own journey." Said the God of Fire.

"Now, to answer that question." Said the God of Creation. "Brand New Life Online was made to stabilize the World of Arcadia. Think of it as… its Pillars."

"…Pillars."

"Indeed. The System is the largest and most important Pillar, and the façade of this world being a "virtual reality" is actually not… that far from the truth." He said. "Players have a special duty they're fulfilling even as we speak, without realizing nor harming them in any way. What that duty is, could be resumed to a simple word, as we cannot reveal you anymore than that."

"And that word is… Evolution." Said Gaia.

"…"

Evolution? What do you mean with that?! It barely answered any questions! And I doubt its just the evolution of humankind, right? Could it also relate to… the evolution of Arcadia and Earth?

But why do it anyways when Earth already had magic powers and monsters even before? There must be another reason, a reason they can't reveal to me yet.

And pillars… so Arcadia being transformed into a virtual reality game is what keeping the world from, perhaps collapsing on itself?

The System must be its largest pillar. But this also implies the System was not created by Arcadia, it is an external force.

Who made the System? Us humans? Nexus Corporations?

I doubt they'll answer that one properly either…

"Now you may ask your second question." The God of Creation spoke.

"My second question…" I said, while thinking about it.

Should I go for it anyways? But… there's also a few other things I would like to know, such as if this world was really destroyed and recreated, and if it's really true that the Eras are mixed together.

But those might seem easier to find out by myself as I investigate the Fragments of Cloudia, isn't it? So maybe… I should ask something related to Earth.

No, I actually want to ask something even higher, something I've been wondering for a long while now. Something that honestly felt strange.

"I've been thinking for a while now. You're not the Ancient Gods. Who are you exactly?"

Of course, my assumptions were not the complete truth, as I had no confirmation. But adding them before the question might make it seem like I know, and if it happens to be true, then I'll be killing two birds with one stone as they'll answer that question even if it's not one.

"A tricky question, you've thought this enough." The God of Creation sighed.

"We cannot answer them properly either…" The Goddess of Darkness sighed. "However, we can tell you a few clues."

"We are tasked with overseeing this world and managing it, pretty much as you would see a Game Moderator, or a Game Master combined together." Answered the God of Creation.

"Our powers are not absolute either." Said the Goddess of Water. "What we can do is sadly limited, the strength these bodies once possessed is long gone, and only a small quantity of its divinity is left."

"We are aware there were more Gods, but right now, they're trapped. We cannot bring them back." Said the God of Fire, suddenly tightly gripping his fists. "It's frustrating…"

They didn't tell me if they were or not, but it's pretty clear they are perhaps not the original gods. Then what are they? I am still so confused! Are the Gods dead or not? Or just a few? They lost their powers and then… What?

Well, at least that still answer a few questions, and pretty much confirms that they are not just the ancient gods. Could they be… humans using the body of gods as avatars?!

No way! That's… It is too crazy, isn't it?

But then it makes more sense the more I think about it. But still, without confirmations, I should keep myself from straight up believing everything completely.

"Now, ask your third and last question." The God of Creation spoke. "I hope it is something we can answer properly this time."

"I don't think that will be the case, sadly." I sighed. "Okay, here it goes…"

"I learned that Earth already had magic, monsters, and secret organizations before the Awakening, which happened when the Demon King of Miasma opened the gates to Earth. However, his attack still ended helping the majority of the population to awaken some sort of magic power." I said. "Where did all this magic power originate from?"

The gods once more glanced at one another. It was yet another tricky question that left to the interpretation, so I can get a lot of answers out of it from different perspectives, answering many questions at the same time.

"The Magic Power of Earth originated from Earth." Said Gaia. "It was always there since the beginning. Monsters and Magicians, and other magical races, mythical beings… there was a time when they existed the most, but due to the large organizations, they slowly reduced in numbers."

"However, it could also be said that Arcadia is the origin of this magic power, even before the First Contact." Answered Nyx, crossing her legs as she sat on her gigantic throne. "Yes, both worlds, are even more connected than you could have ever believed."

"We cannot answer more than that, but the reason behind this Magic Power, might also be related with Arcadia's Pillar." The God of Creation said.

Pillar? Wait, is Earth… a Pillar to Arcadia too?

Just what is going on anymore.

These answers only left me with even more questions!

Ugh, so frustrating…

"I-I see… I wish I could learn when I'll be allowed to learn more of this, and especially of what Nexus Corporations plans with Arcadia and Earth truly are." I said, looking at the God's bright eyes.

"Rest assured. It is nothing that will negatively affect others." Sighed the God. "In fact, it is a way to help Earth. Ah, I've answered more than I should. Well then, that's that."

"C-Can I ask a last question at least?!" I asked, while the live chat started to fade away.

"Sorry, Planta, but we can't. It is not really up to us to decide this." Gaia sighed. "I hope you can understand. Eventually, you will learn everything! Keep working hard! We're looking forward to your progress!"

"Ugh… You guys are so mysterious." I sighed.

But whoever was that "Director", it is a figure of greater authority than the Gods, and someone that can allow them to speak these things or not.

Just who is this person?