Becoming a god
"In my younger days, I was a dreamer, just like any other kid. I would spend hours lost in my imagination, crafting scenarios where I possessed incredible superpowers, controlled the forces of nature, or held dominion over the entire world. Life was a thrilling adventure back then, brimming with endless possibilities and boundless wonder. But as the years rolled on, the harsh realities of adulthood crept in, and I came to terms with the fact that I was, at my core, an ordinary person. Those grandiose dreams gradually faded into the background, replaced by more pragmatic aspirations that aligned with the day-to-day existence of an average individual.
"As I continued to age, I found myself ensnared in the relentless pursuit of making a living. Fate had led me to a demanding job with a brutal 996 work schedule, where nine to nine, six days a week, became the unyielding rhythm of my life. It was physically and mentally exhausting, a grind that seemed never-ending. Day by day, I felt my spirit wane as I fought to find purpose amid the monotony.
"When the weight of it all became too much to bear, I found myself grappling with thoughts of self-harm, a desperate escape from the pain that had become my constant companion. However, no matter how deep my despair, I lacked the fortitude to follow through on those thoughts. It was during one of these dark moments that fate, in its enigmatic wisdom, intervened and steered the course of my life in a direction I could never have predicted.
"One fateful day, while I sought solace in the solitudes of a hiking expedition, the extraordinary unfolded before my eyes. Night had fallen, casting an eerie glow across the wilderness, and that's when I spotted it—a cave, illuminated as if its very walls were made of pure gold. Curiosity, that age-old impetus, drew me further in. Yet, as I ventured deeper, I was shocked to discover that the cave's entrance had inexplicably vanished, trapping me inside. Panic surged as the cave itself seemed to come alive, the walls closing in ominously. Amid this strange confinement was a radiant orb, glowing like a distant star.
"I struggled to escape but found myself imprisoned. In a moment of sheer desperation, my trembling hand reached out and touched the luminous orb. A surge of energy coursed through me, and then everything faded into darkness.
"Before I succumbed to unconsciousness, a mysterious voice echoed within the recesses of my mind:
[King's system] binding to the host
«Error»
«Restarting »
«Error»
The system is unable to bind to the host
[???]system deleted the [king's system]
The [???] system binding host
"When I awoke, it felt as though I had traversed the ages, lost in the depths of an endless void. Eventually, I sensed a presence, something otherworldly, more akin to a cosmic force than any human comprehension:
The God's system binding was complete."
Then it inquired,
"What would you like the system to call you, its host, God?"
The terms swirled in my mind - System, Host, God. They lingered for a while, but eventually, I replied,
"Asura. Call me Asura."
The system acknowledged, "The host has chosen the name God Asura."
"But why is there 'God' in front of my name? I just said 'Asura'."
"As Asura (host) is selected by the god's system, you naturally hold the title of a god."
A wave of nostalgia washed over me, and I couldn't help but burst into uncontrollable laughter. "So, superpowers do exist."
"No, Asura (host), the god's system isn't about superpowers; it's divine power."
"Alright, but I have a question. If I'm a god, do I have a world to rule over?"
"Yes and no, Asura (host)."
"What does that mean?"
"You have a world to govern, but it's a subworld, intricately connected to your own. The subworld's placement is within the confines of the cave."
"Wait, the cave with the orb? But how can an entire world fit in there?"
"Yes , it's the same cave where you found the orb. The exterior of the cave remains unchanged, but its interior will expand to accommodate the subworld."