Ch. 1 part 1 Awakening of the New God
There was a low probability of five percent when the gods would actually do their jobs to get the weather correct even if it was a off day or cared about the lower class mortals.
Today was one of those days. Carpo, the goddesses of fall and autumn, ripening and harvesting plants was late on changing the weather.
Though it wasn't surprising. The gods were known for such things. Honestly, She didn't think anyone would notice if she was a mere week or few days late.
Well, believe it, Mortals noticed
By the end of September, the prolonged, scorching summer should come to an end, and fall should have begun. However, the sun is still emitting radiation and the air is just as lifeless and parched as the Underworld. During the daytime, the temperature remained above 90℃, but at night it suddenly plummeted, causing people to nearly die.
On the other hand, it was the apocalypse and the very near extinction of the entire human race.
Even after being ruled by gods for thousands of years, humans or whatever was left still desired the magic of cold weather in Oaktown.
Even now in the heart of Oakland which was just a small run down village. A delicate and slim young man is struggling in the oppressive heat due to the gods falling to change seasons. His rare golden eyes, tinged with dark circles, showed the burden he carried as the small yet curvy man sat meekly on the weathered bench in front of a rundown repair parts shop, sweat beading on his pale skin under his oil-stained mechanic uniform as he tried to enjoy his once in the life time break.
The young man was holding a cup of iceless coffee in his hand – not the mediocre kind that 'average' people unlike him had to beg to obtain made by God's themselves. That is typically accessible only to privileged individuals such as soldiers or government officials who showed excessive flattery towards the gods.
No, not on his pay check or his life, the young mechanic with the name tag , Johnny Thumb made his own planet based coffee at work.
After all, the young lad is just making enough to survive in his broken mundane life but also was still seen as a small useless dot in the sea of broken souls.
Enjoying the warmth of the luxurious drink, he raised the cup and savored the aroma. Then, tentatively, he took a small sip… and immediately grimaced as he noticed.
"Ugh, It tastes a bit less like toxic waste then normal?"
Giving the cup of coffee an intense look, Johnny sighed and forced himself to drink some more as he sat out there in the heat on his break. Bitter or not, he was determined to make it last — taste buds be damned.
After finishing his coffee, Johnny stood up and prepared to go back inside the dilapidated repair shop run by his sex craved boss, throwing the cup into a nearby recycling garbage bin. The cup didn't land in the bin and instead fell to the ground with a large gap between the two. Johnny sighed in frustration, then went and retrieved it before placing it in the trash with caution. Until he saw something strange….or maybe perhaps it wasn't strange honestly but rare to see it in the apocalypse.
It was a cow. An exceptional Cow. It was a completely white male bull without any spots. Despite being aware of their limited food supplies, the creature appeared healthy and robust with a fresh coat and strong, large stature.
Throughout numerous years of warfare, animals were nearly wiped out as they were utilized by deities for their fur and meat.
Therefore, it was highly unusual to come across a healthy white bull that was more attractive than any other in the midst of a village.
A bull with the scent of flowers and newly turned earth. Johnny's golden eyes observes the bull with great focus. If it were anyone else, they may have harmed such a unique being, as it was rare to find such valuable meat.
Given the size of the bull, it is likely that it could cover Johnny's bills and eliminate the need for food stamps for the next few years.
If Johnny had been selfish and greedy, he might have been able to live a life of wealth and extravagance, but that was not his nature.
No, not even If someone offered all the gold in the world. Despite all the pain and betrayal Johnny had experienced, he refused to accept it.
Johnny forced a weak smile and shook his head to rid himself of those self-centered thoughts.
He calmly extended his hand to stroke the big white bull, but he paused to let the bull sniff his hand and give its consent before gently petting the magnificent animal.
The male bull appears both confused and surprised by Johnny's reaction. The young man laughs softly in amusement and then speaks in a calming tone so as not to frighten the creature, reassuring, "Don't worry, I won't harm you. I promise."
Although not anticipating the Bull to comprehend him, was appreciative when the Bull nuzzled its pink cold nose against the palm of his hand. Seeing that as a harbinger of good things to come, Johnny strokes the bull's soft fur and says, "What a nice boy and very beautiful too." With an innocent twist of his head, Johnny asked, "Did you wonder off from your family?"
The bull appears to nod in response to the query. Johnny stops to reflect, even though he knows the animal couldn't have responded to him in such a way. He can't help but wonder, though, if the bull might have strayed from its owner.
'Maybe, It would help to be sure..'
As Johnny considered this, he raised an eyebrow to the town's watchtower. His pervert employer had left him alone for a once in a lifetime break, but it was now well past midday and much beyond what he could have taken.Still unsure of what to do, Johnny turns to face the white bull and frowns. It was almost as if it could read Johnny's thoughts at that precise moment. It nuzzled against his shoulder, gently striving to get what it wanted, and glanced at the young man with beseeching dark eyes.
To be fair, Johnny could never refuse such a poor, defenseless animal. Regardless of how badly the world treated him in return, he always had a soft spot for all living things, including humans even if it was on a dying planet.
Johnny laughs and rolls his eyes as he confesses to the bull, although he still doesn't think it can comprehend him, talking to the bull had become second nature at this point. The gorgeous creature nudges Johnny playfully as he begins to walk behind it, saying, "Okay, okay, but just until we find your owner or at least find you a safe place to rest."
After all, Missing a single workday wouldn't be harmful. Right?