Chapter 31 - Start Of New Era

A day has already passed since Raj destroyed the portal formation connected to the Devil Mountain. The tales of the Eklavya have already circulated in the Situ village. At first, most people didn't believe in those groundless rumors. But, as they discovered that the mother of Kai'sa was recovered from the last stage of the incurable disease due to the pill given by the mysterious person. They start associating Eklavya with the awakening of the Great Mountain God.

Moreover, the strongest person of the Situ Village, Mahaveer, himself had witnessed the awakening of the Great Mountain God and received an extraordinary blessing from him.

It was indeed a joyous occasion for the Situ Village. The God that they believe has finally come to aid and save them from those vile outlanders.

Elders of the Situ Village decided to hold a ceremony the next day in the name of their God. 

Many of them have unrestrained hatred for the outside world. Even if they all have to perish to kill them, no one will hesitate to step back. The old enmity between the outside world and the Situ village can only be put to an end after the destruction of one party. Hence, they faithfully believe in their God who opposes Outlander Gods.

While all the people of Situ village were enjoying and worshipping the Great Mountain God through the statue that is located at the center of the town. Mahaveer was on the way to find out what happened to his Grandfather.

Previously all the elders had asked him about the situation of the Village Chief. In response, He simply lied to them that the health of Grandfather is critical due to his old age and he can't present in the village gathering. 

"No...How can Grandpa…."

Raj has guessed the reason why Grandfather didn't return from the peak of the Mountain. 

It was simple...

There is a need for someone's body for the complete awakening of the Great Mountain God.

Previously, His lord had tasked him to find a body for sacrifice. Only by consuming humanoid flesh offering, his lord could fully awaken from his deep slumber.

Moreover, the aura of the messenger of Great Mountain God, Eklavya, was too familiar to him. Although there was only a tiny bit of familiarity, Mahaveer could sense it through his mysterious bloodline.

After running for a few minutes, Mahaveer reached the peak of Mountain, the sacred place of his lord.

As he looked at that place, a stunning countenance appeared on his face.

The sacred place of his lord is entirely different from what he saw two days ago.

Three golden pillars were standing in front of him, all of them had a mysterious totem imprinted on them, and in the middle of them was an oval-shaped grey stone that was encircled by three golden lines.

Besides the Oval-shaped Stone, there was an unknown dark creature who had golden antlers on its head. Additionally, the dark scales on its tail luminate a mysterious texture as if it was born in the shadow of darkness.

What startled him more was that a mysterious man was gently caressing the head of the unknown creature as if it was some normal pet.

"Lord Eklavya!"

Mahaveer let out a crisp sound as he saw him. The unfathomable person looks the same as he previously saw him. However, this time, Mahaveer clearly saw his face that was glowing due to the Moonlight. The Moonlight and darkness alike bent and danced around him, surrounding him in a hazy metallic shimmer.

Suddenly, the man glanced at him. In this darkness, his expression was unreadable. 

Mahaveer quickly recovered from the daze and hastily kneeled down on both legs.

"Please forgive my mistake for disturbing you, Divine Messenger." Mahaveer abruptly blurted as he looked at the person who saved them from those sinful outlanders by destroying the portal.

Raj pleasantly looked at Mahaveer as he found that he was just a few points away from becoming a true devotee. 

"Please, stand up, great warrior, there is no need to bow down your head in front of me, bow only to the mighty lord." Raj maintained his character as a supportive mob of the Great Mountain God.

He never thought his sly business skill would be helpful to him in this game world. Nonetheless, this time the role and responsibility are bigger than any business.

Upon hearing Raj's words, Mahaveer stood up from his position and looked in the direction of Raj with a wandering gaze.

"Some questions are hard to ask and their answers are harder to spill. I sincerely wanted to ask forgiveness to whom I hurted the most." After a pause, Raj continued,"...these were the words of my lord before he enter seclusion to recover full powers." Raj said as he lowered his head a little.

He knows the feeling of losing someone close to them. And the very worst part of it is that you can't control it. 

Raj himself was the one master behind the death of his Grandfather in one or another way. So, even if the other party curses at him, it will be reasonable. But he had no other way to obtain a humanoid body besides a stronger one.

Contrary to Raj's expectation, just some tears came out from Mahaveer, which he quickly wiped from his hands.

"It was the decision of my Grandfather, the lord didn't have to apologize for it. Grandfather always wished to protect Situ village from the continuous torture from them and now, he has finally done what he always wanted to do. I know... Grandfather must be happy wherever he is. " 

Mahaveer's eyes were glowing with a reasonable understanding. Although he felt terribly sad after knowing the death of his Grandfather, the things that happened can't be changed now. Only a fool condemned the decision of the man whom he respected most.

'He quickly adjusted his emotions. Good!' Raj thought to himself.

Raj complimented him, as he gently looked at him. His gaze was of an old man who was watching an interesting kid.

As he has obtained a healthy body, so now, the next phase of his plan can easily proceed.

It was to learn and understand every strong fighting skill available in the game system. 

As for his development of the village, it will take hundreds of years to develop to a new height even if it is a fantasy world. Hence, he will just let it free. 

About the problem of obtaining FP to purchase skill books. It didn't concern Raj much.

With passing time, he will surely get more followers in each generation as their population increases.

The entire lands of Devil Mountain were enough to shelter millions of people. 

As there is no threat, the population will surely increase, and with population, the civilization of devil mountain will embark on a new path.

Earlier he got a notification stating a

A hundred new followers were added to his devotee list. 

Unbelievably they all were Demonic Evil Dragons that live in the Devil Mountain.

With the addition of a hundred followers, Raj fulfilled the condition to choose the civilization direction for his followers.

[Civilization direction for the Divine Kingdom of Devil Mountain. ]

1. Golden Era of Devils ( Magic focused path)

2. Reigns of Mechas - Era ( Advance Mechanisms focused path)

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