Divine Decisions

While Ariana continued to observe the development of humans and goblins in her world, she also maintained contact with the other entities and beings inhabiting Arcadia.

During her visits to the small village of the Primordial Fairies, Ariana was enchanted by Angely's creations. The Primordial Fairies were known for their affinity with nature and their ability to create unique magical beings. Ariana shared her vast knowledge with Angely, helping her better understand the species she was trying to create. Their conversations were filled with enthusiasm and creativity as they explored the infinite possibilities that magic and nature offered.

However, Ariana's visits to the world of the dead were rare. The somber and silent atmosphere created by the Goddess of Death made her uncomfortable, and her interactions with the goddess were limited. Ariana preferred to keep her distance from that dark place.

One of her most notable visits was to Glacius, the colossal guardian of the frozen lands. He stood motionless like a snow-covered mountain, with only his eyes revealing life. Ariana found that sight amusing.

But what intrigued her the most was the interaction between humans and goblins. She observed how these two groups, so different in nature and culture, were both seeking the same thing: survival. Ariana was filled with enthusiasm and ideas as she watched the diversity of creatures in her world. She longed to see how future interactions between these beings would unfold and which paths they would take. The potential for exciting stories and unexpected developments deeply fascinated her.

As her excitement grew, Ariana had an idea that could further contribute to the development of creatures and living beings in Arcadia. She remembered a creature that used to be used in games to accumulate experience in her past life and wondered how she could incorporate it into her world.

Ariana was determined to create a new creature to add to the world of Arcadia. She opened her System interface and examined her options.

[Name: Ariana]

[Goddess Rank: Beginner Goddess]

[Worlds: 1] [Arcadia]

[Followers: 62]

[Creation Points: 405]

[Title: None]

[Purchase Interface]

[Small World: 5000 Creation Points] [1]

[Medium World: 10000 Creation Points]

[Large World: 17500 Creation Points]

[Fertile Soil: 100 Creation Points] [1]

[Creation of Living Being: 50 Creation Points]

With 405 creation points at her disposal, Ariana considered acquiring the "Creation of Living Being" option again, but soon realized that for the type of being she had in mind, such a purchase was unnecessary. This creature wouldn't be complex or intelligent, and her divine power would be more than enough to bring it to life.

Determined, Ariana chose a location in the Arcadian forest for her experiment. With the sunlight highlighting her green hair and her eyes shining like emeralds, she raised her hand and channeled her divine powers to materialize the creature.

Before her, a small bluish slime began to take shape. It was a simple creature. Ariana granted these slimes the ability to adapt to any environment, no matter how hostile. This was the greatest gift she could offer them. Furthermore, she decided that within their bodies would be a vital orb, and when that orb was destroyed, the slimes would die.

Ariana used her divine powers to infuse the world of Arcadia with the ability to generate slimes everywhere. She established that the only thing required for the creation of slimes would be a high concentration of mana in a specific location. When this mana concentration reached a critical point, a vital orb would be formed, giving birth to a new slime.

With the ability to generate slimes now integrated into the world of Arcadia, these creatures began to appear in various places, including the frozen lands. The slimes in the frozen lands had a unique appearance, with their small crystalline bodies adorned with snowflake patterns. They were adorable in their appearance, contrasting with the icy environment around them.

Elsewhere, Safira and Aurora were exploring the forest when something unexpected happened. As they walked near the river, Safira noticed a strange movement at the water's edge. Aurora, concerned, warned her to be cautious as they didn't know what it could be.

However, Safira, full of curiosity, approached and examined the small blue creature on the riverbank. It appeared to be a harmless slime. She crouched down and, with a twig, touched the slime. To her surprise, the small being reacted by squirting water directly into Safira's face, leaving her completely soaked.

Aurora couldn't contain her laughter and fell to the ground, laughing at the situation. Safira, furious at the humiliation, used her abilities to lift a part of the river water and threw it forcefully at the slime. The impact cracked the slime's vital orb, leading to its death.

The situation by the river was filled with laughter and fun. Aurora continued to laugh uncontrollably while Safira was drenched, her face red from anger and embarrassment. The mischievous behavior of the little blue slime caught Safira by surprise.

Aurora, still laughing, tried to calm Safira. "I'm sorry, Safira, I couldn't resist. It looked so funny!"

Safira, holding the small orb left by the slime, decided to give it to Ekiles. She believed that the group could find some use for the orb. Aurora agreed with the idea, and the two continued on their way back to the camp.

The goblins, always in search of food and resources in the forest, now encountered slimes along the way. These unexpected encounters were helping to enhance their hunting and survival skills. Some curious and hungry goblins even attempted to eat the orbs left by the slimes, but soon discovered that they were not edible. The orbs contained an abundance of mana, and those who tried to eat them ended up exploding in a magical burst. A few goblins, those with exceptional luck and incredible magical resistance, managed to absorb the slime orbs without exploding. Instead, these goblins underwent a magical transformation, becoming Mage Goblins. They acquired the ability to control and manipulate mana, becoming mages.

As time passed, both the goblins and the humans continued to progress and enhance their skills and environments. The humans, in particular, were strengthening their homes and making them more resilient by replacing wooden parts with stone.

Regarding the orb that Safira brought and handed to Ekiles, the young man had not yet unraveled its usefulness. 

The relationships within the group of humans in Arcadia continued to evolve. While Aurora and Ekiles already demonstrated an obvious connection, something special was happening between Noah and Aqua. 

The other group members began to notice the growing closeness between them. It was noted when Noah invited Aqua to share his room for the night. She, although embarrassed, accepted the invitation and went to Noah's room. However, when she entered, she realized that the room was empty, except for a small bed and some of Noah's personal belongings. As she prepared to leave, Noah appeared and locked the door.

Aqua's heart raced, and Noah whispered in her ear, "I know you saw me that day by the river." Aqua blushed deeply but offered no resistance to the situation. Noah approached Aqua and kissed her affectionately, sharing an intimate and tender moment. 

He gently placed Aqua on the bed. He removed his shirt, revealing his well-defined body, while Aqua couldn't take her eyes off him, appreciating the sight before her. The tension in the air was palpable, and they both knew that something special was about to happen. 

Noah, completely naked, stood before her, bringing to mind the image she had seen by the river. The atmosphere was charged with tension as Aqua felt nervous and drawn to Noah.

As things heated up between them, Ariana observed with growing concern the human camp and the increasing goblin population, which now included three hobgoblins and two goblin mages. This combination of strength and magical abilities posed a significant threat to the humans, and she feared that if things continued at this rate, the humans might not be able to deal with the goblins in the future.

Ariana understood that the goblins had developed remarkably and didn't want to destroy them. She believed that eventually, humans and goblins would clash, providing an opportunity for humans to better understand the goblins' existence and become more cautious. However, so far, there had been no conflict between the two races, causing humans to relax their vigilance.

Ariana was in a dilemma, concerned about the increasing goblin population and the risk they posed to the humans. She decided to seek guidance from the System to decide how to act.

[It's not wrong for a god to interfere in their world, but it's important to act cautiously to avoid causing larger problems when trying to modify the natural development of things,] he wisely advised.

Ariana considered this response and contemplated the best course of action. She had the power to shape Arcadia, but she also knew that interfering directly in the relationships between goblins and humans could have unpredictable consequences.