In the Beginning C12 The WORD

Third Perspective

"What brought the two young royalty gods upon our humble abode?" Astasia smiled as she welcomed the two young gods in front of her mansion gate.

Apollo and Artemis exchanged glances, and Apollo smiled faintly and said, "It is without saying; it is our honor to be able to be accepted in your abode, Countess Astasia."

"I, too, the princess of Olympian Kingdom, thank you for accepting us in your abode, Lady Astasia..."

Artemis also bowed elegantly, and Apollo also bowed elegantly with a faint smile on their faces.

"We have come to the Kingdom of Elysians for one purpose, Lady Astasia," Apollo then said with a smile.

"Oh? What purpose?" Astasia asked with a kind smile, and then she added with a smile, she said, "It must have been quite important since your highness took the trouble to travel here to the Kingdom of Elysians..."

Apollo smiled as he said, "Indeed. Fortunately, we have the Divine Carriage that brought us here to the Land of the Elysians; otherwise, it would be quite tiresome to travel such a distance."

The Divine Carriage was a vehicle of the Heavenly Realm capable of quick travel, spanning across realms within the Higher Realm.

In the world of the gods, there are thousands of Divine Planets, each containing several Heavenly Kingdoms.

"Hmm... Please get in, your highness, so the prince and the princess can sit after the journey." Astasia smiled as she instructed Susan to assist Artemis and Apollo.

Soon, they entered the grand hall, where comfortable seats and a large table awaited. Artemis and Apollo took their seats, and angels prepared a spread of food, snacks, and wine.

"I thank you for your kindness, Lady Astasia..." Artemis bowed gratefully, while Apollo did the same.

"Don't mention it... I'm the goddess of love and kindness, after all..." Astasia covered her smile elegantly.

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Matthew's POV

Where am I?

I was just in my mother's mansion garden! What's going on!?

"You shouldn't be too confused, Matthew."

Then I heard my voice echoing in my mind.

"Who are you!?" I asked with mixed emotions.

Did an Angel cast a spell on me? An illusion spell!?

Damn it! I knew I couldn't afford to be careless in this world!!!

"Don't be so scared, Matthew. Don't you remember me?"

Once again, my echoing voice in my mind seemed to reply to my response.

"Wait? What do you mean? How could I kno—"

Then it hit me.

This kind of conversation seemed so familiar to me...

Yes! This is just like the time before I was born as a god!!!

I finally remembered. As I have been in the world of the gods for quite a while now, I momentarily forgot about that memory, but now, it's clear.

The one communicating with me is the one who called himself the "Word."

"Is it you? Word?" I asked with a bit of excitement.

"Indeed. You finally remembered. It is me, the 'Word.'"

Upon hearing that, I was ecstatic and exclaimed, "Great!"

"Hm?"

Hearing the excitement in my voice, the Word hummed in curiosity.

Then I said, "Word! You are quite a mysterious being! You should have already known that I'll be reborn in the world of the gods, right!?"

"Yes, that's right."

Hearing that confirmation, I couldn't help but grow more excited and said, "Then, you could help me materialize that so-called Spirit, right?"

I was waiting for a response from the Word, but as I waited, the awaited response didn't sound, and I couldn't help but grow nervous.

"Word, are you still there?" I said with a tone of nervousness.

Did I unconsciously hang up the call, somehow?

I couldn't help but question myself with that ridiculous thought.

But then, I soon felt relief as the Word responded to me.

"Hm? Yeah, I'm still here."

I sighed in relief hearing the Word in my mind.

"You are asking how to materialize your Spirit, but I'll tell you. The moment you are reborn in the world of the gods, you already have the Spirit within you."

As soon as I heard such a response, I couldn't help but grow confused as I asked, "What do you mean? I already have that so-called Spirit?" Then I added, "I don't think that's possible! Even my mother, who is also a higher and powerful god, said that I have yet to materialize and awaken my Spirit!"

My question was just answered by the pWord.

"Your mother is indeed a powerful god, but she is not yet at a level to sense that Spirit within you..."

Upon hearing that, I couldn't help but be curious as I said, "You mean... She's not powerful enough to know and sense my Spirit? How is that even possible?"

"It is possible because you are not an ordinary god, Matthew."

When I heard that, it sealed even more the possibility that I have some OP power inside me, and I couldn't help but get excited.

This means... I'm... I have some special powers? I thought in excitement.

"Don't get excited just yet, Matthew. For your responsibility is as great as the blessings that the Father has provided you."

Responsibility? Wait, what does that mean?

Before I could even ask, the Word responded before I could speak.

"You have yet to earn your right before I'll let you know what your responsibility is... Just know that your responsibility is much heavier than the realm you're currently living in..."

As soon as I heard that, I felt my heart falling quickly, and fear started to creep in.

What the heck? Just when I thought I could be like those protagonists in novels who pretend to be weak but are actually super powerful, it turns out I have some unknown responsibility that I have yet to know, and I can already imagine how heavy it is by the claim that it's heavier than the Heavenly Realm?

The Word seemed to hear my thoughts, as the Word said.

"Sigh. You have to remember, Matthew, that you do not have the Spirit of fear within you but the Spirit of understanding, self-control, and bravery... I see that you are still not accepting the Spirit within you, which is why you couldn't materialize it."

When I heard that, I shook off the distractions in my mind and then comprehended what the Word had just said.

"Wait... My Mother said, to awaken my Spirit, I need to have a dominant trait, and that will determine what kind of Spirit I'll awaken..."

Then, the Word's response sounded.

"Like I said, Matthew. You are not an ordinary god; that dominant something nonsense will not work on you... As you already have the Spirit within you, that Spirit in you already has its traits and behavior, and you don't need to have a dominant trait to awaken it. All you have to do is to accept it."

"Accept it? How?" I asked in confusion. I am growing more confused.

"By accepting it, you embody the traits and behavior of the Spirit within you, which is by adopting the seven heavenly virtues, and as you master each trait, your Spirit will awaken, one by one..."