novelraw Chapter 60: Day of Creator God's Descent (1)
Chapter 60: Day of Creator God's Descent (1)
Translator: Dreamscribe
After the ending of Episode 1, Jinwoo worked incredibly busily. He brought magic stones to his personal research lab and installed various devices. Now, he no longer needed to make soul chips one by one.
The magic core was continuously producing soul chips.
The magic core was remarkable.
When an item was registered in the magic core, it could be restructured with magic power and produced. Items with a high rank required a vast amount of magic power, but items that weren’t as high-ranking could be reproduced as long as there was magic power. This applied to Earth items as well.
Jinwoo looked at the snack bag in front of him.
As he infused magic power, a magic circle appeared, and it turned into a very small blue bead. It was a bead that contained the information of the snack bag. When he registered the bead into the magic core, it disappeared on the spot.
[Registration List (Earth) 102 items]
*Potato Chips (NEW)
*Canned Tuna
*Toothbrush
*Toothpaste
When he inputted 10 potato chips and pressed, the magic power of the magic stone was consumed, and 10 potato chips were produced.
Now, many weapons and goods that had to be made with Rainsword’s labor could be rapidly produced. The Novice Hero Support Set had been the biggest problem, but now it was no longer an issue. Also, several blocked problems in ongoing projects could now be resolved.
Jinwoo was preparing for Episode 2 in earnest while simultaneously carrying out various tasks.
It was something that could be called the authority of a Transcendent. With this authority, he could enrich Arsilan even more.
“Well then....”
Jinwoo stepped out of his personal lab. Outside the lab, several vehicles were prepared and there were more bodyguards than usual. It was because he had to go to America today.
The preparations on-site were supported by Ohsung Electronics, and FS Games staff were also dispatched. Ohsung Electronics had many subsidiaries abroad, which was very helpful. FS Games’ U.S. subsidiary had already been established and was in operation.
Kim Han-soo personally opened the car door for him.
“There seem to be more bodyguards?”
“Yes, the local response has been so hot. The best bodyguards are also on standby over there.”
“I feel like a celebrity or something.”
Kim Han-soo laughed loudly at Jinwoo’s words.
“You can’t compare to a celebrity. Sir, you are the Creator God.”
“Haha....”
It was still a burdensome title.
As the Archmage, Jinwoo didn’t need bodyguards. There was no being on Earth that could kill Jinwoo. Even if a nuclear bomb were dropped, he could easily eliminate it.
Shouldn’t he be the one protecting Earth instead?
After all, Earth was the place where precious heroes lived.
When they arrived at the airport, a private jet was ready.
The appearance of the private jet was unusual. The entire surface was wrapped. Images of Leon and various NPCs were drawn on it.
“Hmm....”
It felt a bit over the top, but it didn’t look bad. Jinwoo boarded the plane and headed to America.
The flight time from Korea to America was long.
“I’ll sleep a bit.”
Jinwoo put on a sleep mask and headed to Arsilan. Without any rest, he carried out the role of Leon and inspected the expanded Arsilan.
Jinwoo utilized the magic core to create not only gates but also various forms of events.
“Kyah! Help me! Hero!”
[Growl! I’ll eat you! Grrk!]
A young NPC was trapped in a wooden cage.
It was an NPC kidnapped by a goblin. Such NPC rescue quests had also been added.
[Grrk! It’s ours! Grrk!]
"You, you, bastard!”
There were also cases where goblins and other monsters raided warehouses to steal items, or attacked the heroes’ transport wagons and smashed them.
These corresponded to Raid Events.
In addition, he created various forms of events like defense quests, boss raids, and gate explorations.
The NPCs involved in the events were not Arsilan natives. They were bodies of bio golems with split wills embedded into them so they moved naturally. They were perfect for being entrusted with dangerous tasks.
Since the heroes themselves were exploring various resources and plants and animals, the content was virtually endless.
Jinwoo never allowed the heroes a moment to feel bored.
That scene was broadcasted, and overseas fans could only watch with envy.
A streamer from abroad looked at the flood of various clip videos with a wistful expression.
[I like traveling too....]
His body trembled.
[I’m confident I could clear Quests diligently too....]
With teary eyes, he touched the monitor.
[I’m a fan of Helby nim too... I want to be cursed at by Helby nim too... Why, why can’t I reach there.]
He broke down in loud sobs.
Though some performance was mixed in, his sincerity was clearly felt, filled with genuine emotion. It became a meme, and many overseas fans uploaded their own versions of the video.
As it spread rapidly across social media, Korean heroes also formed public opinion saying 'This is a bit serious, isn't it?'
To quench such thirst, the Creator God finally descended upon America. Jinwoo landed in New York, the most famous metropolis in the world.
Outside the airport, crowds of people had gathered.
It was said that such a crowd gathering was very rare. The airport security team was dispatched to maintain order, and even the New York police came to provide support.
The moment Jinwoo appeared, the airport security and bodyguards tensed up. But the crowd did not rush toward Jinwoo.
In fact, the enormous crowd was quieter than the bodyguards themselves. It was a truly strange phenomenon.
Those who came to the airport to welcome Jinwoo were all dressed in outfits resembling Arsilan’s people. Many were imitating the Legion of Souls.
As soon as Jinwoo appeared, a song could be heard.
It was the Song of Return sung by the Legion of Souls. Though sung in Korean, and somewhat awkward, it was accurate.
Kim Han-soo, who stood beside Jinwoo, looked astonished at the scene.
“This is the first time I’ve seen anything like this.”
Even Kim Han-soo, who had guarded important figures for many years, had never witnessed such a sight. It was such a warm welcome. Reporters were capturing the moment on their cameras.
When Jinwoo waved his hand, cheers erupted and then suddenly shifted to a solemn atmosphere.
“The tip of my sword cuts through the Abyss and shall judge the enemy!”
“My blood and flesh shall become soil to enrich Arsilan's holy land.”
The Arsilan Summoning Prayer echoed in one voice.
They say among all fans, the best fans are Western fans.
Their immersion surpassed that of most Koreans.
If there were to be an Arsilan movie, they would spend their own money to fully equip themselves and willingly take on even extra roles.
Once the prayer ended, silence descended.
At this solemn sight, even the New York police and reporters who came to support dared not disturb the mood.
When Jinwoo gave a thumbs-up, the quiet atmosphere was instantly broken.
“For Arsilan!!”
“For Arsilan!!”
The fans shouted and cheered.
The atmosphere instantly heated up.
Has it finally begun?!
Surrounded by bodyguards, Jinwoo moved to the prepared vehicle. However, the fans did not approach. Instead, they threw white flowers into the sky. They had crafted the Hero’s Flowers from white paper in advance.
Not only Jinwoo, but even the bodyguards were impressed.
It was a welcome ceremony prepared with genuine sincerity.
When Jinwoo picked up a Hero’s Flower that had flown to his feet, everyone bowed their heads politely or knelt down.
No one dared to interrupt the Creator God!
The reporters who came to cover the story appeared dazed, as if struck by cultural shock. It seemed the fans were deeply moved by every story and scene of Arsilan.
This scene spread rapidly through Arsilan Worlds.
-This deserves respect.
-You guys were already prepared heroes. I’ll wait for your login.
-We should reflect too. We didn’t do it like that.
-Something about this… is touching!
-The Creator God shall personally bestow blessings upon them!
Domestic heroes acknowledged them with self-reflection.
-But what about the next country the Creator God descends upon? They’ll have to prepare something even cooler.
-They're screwed, haha.
-Wow, thank God it’s not us.
They couldn’t afford to fall behind heroes from another country!
Though it was a matter of the future, it was said that every time Jinwoo visited overseas, the competition for welcome ceremonies became incredibly fierce.
‘You’ve really done well up to now.’
Jinwoo felt proud, but at the same time, burdened.
It was his responsibility to satisfy those “future heroes” who were wholeheartedly devoted to Arsilan Saga. But he had confidence. Just as he had captivated 150,000 heroes before, he was confident he could mesmerize them all again this time.
Jinwoo began follow his schedule in earnest.
He visited partner companies, met with executives from FS Games' U.S. branch, and gave interviews with reporters.
“Have you tried a New York bagel?”
“No.”
The reporter brought the hottest bagel in New York.
With a look in their eyes that said “try it! try it!” Jinwoo gave it a taste. It was actually quite delicious.
“It’s good.”
“Do you think it would catch on in Arsilan too?”
“Haha..., maybe it would.”
The reporter’s sparkling eyes were rather overwhelming. For a moment, Jinwoo thought of “Do you know kimchi?” He finished the interview and moved on to the most important part of the schedule.
It was a convention center prepared solely for the 'Arsilan Saga' event. Not only Americans but people from other countries had also gathered.
The dress code was, of course, Arsilan.
No one had instructed them, but there were people simply draped in fabric, and even some dressed in armor.
Fans created and sold unofficial merchandise on their own or ran events. They also made foods that seemed like they came from Arsilan and ate them together. Everyone watched 'Arsilan Saga' footage together. The event had already been running since two days before Jinwoo arrived.
Somehow, the scale had grown to rival that of Comic-Con.
Seats were set up inside the convention center, and crowds flooded in. Fans had come from far away and waited a long time for this meeting. Even though Jinwoo hadn’t appeared yet, the atmosphere was already heated.
As a highlight video of Episode 1 prepared by FS Games played, everyone enjoyed watching it. Johnny Fallon, a famous American comedian and MC, took to the stage to host the event.
He was dressed in the cleric’s attire from Arsilan.
“We are all!
The moment he energetically stepped onto the stage, he raised his fist high into the air.
“For Arsilan!”
“Waaaaah!”
Everyone shouted in response to Johnny’s cry.
“Nice to meet you! Future heroes! I am Johnny Fallon, the cleric who will be conducting this worship ceremony in honor of the Day of the Creator God’s Descent!”
Johnny grinned.
“For those who know, I actually stayed in Korea and became an official cleric. I’m a hero on a whole different level from you all.”
Boooooo!
Even as jeers rang out from the audience, Johnny just laughed brightly.
“Thanks to that, I’m here representing all of you, right? Now! Smile! Be happy!"
At Johnny’s provocation, the atmosphere heated up. Everyone’s eyes were filled with anticipation. Johnny grinned as he took in the scene.
“Now! Let us all pray!”
At Johnny’s words, a prayer was heard.
It was a solemn prayer seeking a response from the Creator God. A golden throne shining with golden light appeared on stage. It was the seat prepared for Jinwoo.
“Hm....”
Jinwoo, watching from behind the stage, thought it was too much. It had been bearable when he was in the form of Leon, but now that he had to bear it in his true form, his face flushed.
“The Creator God is descending!”
Waaaaaah!
Johnny’s cry unleashed a roar of cheers that couldn’t even compare to before. Those who had come all the way here were fervent fans hoping to become heroes.
Jinwoo decided to play along properly. He had already prepared thoroughly for this.
Jinwoo walked up to the stage with composed steps.
The cheers grew even louder, and Johnny even knelt down in worship. When Jinwoo sat on the golden throne, Johnny took a seat on the wooden chair beside it.
As the cheers showed no sign of stopping, Jinwoo raised his hand.
“Haha! The Creator God has spared his busy time to descend upon this place! Please say a few words!”
Jinwoo picked up the microphone.
“I’m Lee Jinwoo. Nice to meet you.”
He responded in English.
There was no need for an interpreter, as there was no difference from a native speaker.
“Thank you for descending to this place of communication. Since we don’t have much time, may I proceed directly to the questions?”
“Yes, of course.”
Jinwoo’s schedule had been made public, and only a very short time was allotted for this event.
Everyone understood since he seemed busy preparing for overseas services. Of course, it was all fake. With the most important and precious heroes here, there was no reason for him to have any other schedule.
Johnny picked up a sheet of pre-prepared questions.
“Episode 1 was truly moving. I understand it had multiple endings, could you share some of the other endings with us?”
“Several endings were prepared. There was a ending where Evanth disappeared, and all the heroes gathered in a very small land of Arsilan. There was a path where Leon became a servant of Erosion as is, and one where Helby became corrupted and burned down all remaining Arsilan."
Gasp!
The audience murmured. Johnny seemed a bit shocked as well and swallowed hard.
“If it had turned out that way... it wouldn’t have been reversible, right?”
“No, because that would have become history.”
“Haha! Our heroes really fought splendidly."
Jinwoo nodded.
“Of course, we could do just as well too.”
Naturally!
At Johnny’s words, a cheer burst out from the audience.
The questions continued. Jinwoo calmly answered all of Johnny’s questions. A staff member signaled from below the stage. It was a sign that time was almost up.
“For the last part, we’ll take a question from one of the future heroes who have come here today. Creator God, please select one personally.”
Jinwoo pointed to a man wearing a robe and a Helby horn on his head. A staff member brought him a microphone.
“(Ah, hello. It’s truly an honor to meet you like this.)”
He spoke in Korean.
"Please speak in English."
“S-sorry.”
Johnny interrupted him and said so, and the man quickly apologized.
“Ah, well..., um, Episode 1 was so touching, and I, I cried a lot too. So, um..., will the upcoming story be of that level too? Is there any way we could experience Episode 1? And... when is the release date...?”
It was the key question everyone was wondering about.
As he finished speaking, a brief silence settled in. Jinwoo nodded and picked up the microphone.
“That’s too important a topic, so I think it should be shared at an official showcase. It looks like it’ll be a fairly long segment. I’m sorry.”
“S-so then..., um..., please, even just a tiny bit of information! So many people are curious! Please!”
“I’m sorry. I can’t reveal anything right now.”
At Jinwoo’s firm words, the man’s face was filled with disappointment.
So were the audience’s expressions.
Because it essentially meant he wouldn’t be revealing anything. Rumors had circulated that an overseas service was coming soon, but FS Games had withheld any official comments. It hadn’t been long since the U.S. subsidiary had been established either.
With Jinwoo’s recent words, it became clear that the release date was still undecided. It seemed like they would have to wait at least a few more months.
“Haha! Then let’s take the next question.”
Johnny tried to recover the atmosphere as he moved to the next question. But not even his flashy speech could lift the sunken mood. No meaningful conversation emerged. Just like that, the allotted time came to an end.
The staff signaled to wrap up, and the bodyguards came up onto the stage. In the heavily subdued atmosphere, Johnny exaggerated his smile and spoke.
“Now! That was the conversation with the Creator God! Sadly, it’s time to let him go.”
The audience was disappointed, deeply disappointed.
Their long wait now felt so meaningless.
Whether Jinwoo understood their emotions or not, he lightly walked across the stage. Just as a sigh came from the audience seats, Jinwoo stopped before completely stepping down from the stage.
Swoosh!
Jinwoo pulled the Hero’s Flower from his chest pocket. It was the Hero’s Flower he had picked up at the airport.
Flash!
The Hero’s Flower began to shimmer with radiant light.
“Huh?”
“What is that?”
The audience stirred as they saw the light.
Johnny was no different. Jinwoo smirked and walked back to the center of the stage.
“Oh dear, it seems the heroes are scolding me.”
The Hero’s Flower in Jinwoo’s hand shone even brighter. Then, it turned into particles of light that scattered around him. The scene was utterly breathtaking.
“I'll cancel all my scheduled plans today and move everything up.”
Johnny was flustered.
He looked to the staff, but they subtly avoided his gaze. Jinwoo smiled calmly as he faced the audience.
“First, I’ll answer the first question. It seems you’re worried that the upcoming story might fall short of Episode 1...”
Jinwoo shook his head.
“It’ll be ten times more exciting. Everything up until now has merely been the prologue. Together, we’ll laugh, cry, and create a history worthy of myth.”
Johnny and the audience were all stunned.
“Let’s begin with a video.”
When Jinwoo snapped his fingers, the lights dimmed and a display appeared on stage.
The video began.
Tia was researching something at the Adventurer’s Guild.
[Ta-da! This is a translation spell.]
An information window appeared below Tia, and her speech was subtitled into English.
[I hope more heroes come to Arsilan.]
Heina murmured this as she looked out at the rebuilding Evanth.
[More of those noisy ones coming? Ha....]
At the Platinum Coin Shop, Helby frowned deeply and turned her head.
The scenery shifted, showing the vast land of Arsilan.
Leon, now the incarnation of the Holy Sword, stepped out of the cabin displaying photos of the heroes and looked out at Arsilan. The Hero’s Flowers swayed beautifully with the wind, and the spirits danced.
At the boundary of Arsilan, the space rippled.
[We need your strength, heroes. We’ll be waiting in Arsilan.]
Leon looked out beyond the screen.
He was looking at those on this side of the screen. The video ended there.
Shortly after, various images of Arsilan appeared again.
[Arsilan Saga U.S. Showcase]
That phrase appeared.
“A showcase just for you begins now.”
Jinwoo declared.
As if they had been waiting, the broadcast started immediately.
The audience, who had been in a daze, clenched their fists as they came to their senses.
“Waaaaaaah!”
“O Creator God!”
“H-he’s really a god! A god, I tell you!”
Everyone leapt to their feet in wild excitement.
The thunderous cheers shook the convention center.
“Whoaah!? Wuaaaaaah!”
Johnny too raised both arms and screamed like mad. This scene was also broadcast through Arsilan Worlds.
-That place’s a full-blown festival.
-Wait what. I’m insanely jealous all of a sudden.
-Do it for us too! We have many questions too...
The reaction was absolutely explosive!
It was Jinwoo’s job to move the heroes and make them truly fall in love with Arsilan.
Jinwoo was now directing scenes even in the real world.