In The Beginning C5 World

It has been a year since I entered this world, and gradually, I've come to realize that it's far from ordinary compared to my previous life. Despite being just one year old, I can already walk, and my body is growing as if I were three.

Now adorned in royal clothing – royal blue suits, pants, a scarlet cape, and leather shoes – I can't help but imagine how majestic and adorable I would appear in my previous world.

With blonde hair, touched with scarlet in my bangs, and sapphire eyes, I can foresee an attractive adult appearance. A dream where I could captivate beautiful goddesses.

However, reality hits hard; even the servants label me as trash in this world, including the Angels working in our quarters.

This 'quarters' of my mother could easily pass as the grand mansion of a great king in my previous life. However, it's considered insignificant compared to my father's residence and his other wives, excluding my mother.

I can only imagine the vastness of my father and his other wives' dwellings. Our mansion boasts a captivating garden with a massive tree bearing an array of fruits, each varying in beauty and peculiarity.

Situated just behind our quarters, I indulged in one of the fruits and was amazed by its taste, ranking second only to my mother's milk. Unfortunately, I no longer have the privilege of tasting such milk, as I'm prohibited from being fed by my mother for some peculiar reason.

Setting that aside, I explored the other fruits on the towering tree, almost touching the clouds, each displaying vibrant colors. I discovered that the different fruits had distinct flavors—some delightful, others peculiar, and a few outright unpleasant.

Ugh... I recall trying a fruit that tasted awful as shi— ugh, I'd rather not dwell on that memory. Anyway, let's shift our focus to the captivating scenery beyond the quarters.

I can witness a vast, beautiful grassland stretching as far as the eye can see, adorned with various flowers. The sky above is a canvas of different-colored clouds, complemented by the golden hues of sunlight. The blue sky, though, is subtly tinted by the diverse cloud colors.

Among the landscape, towering trees stand in certain places, some almost reaching the clouds, akin to the substantial tree behind our quarters near the garden.

Describing the sheer beauty of this world seems inadequate; it's truly heavenly. Without knowledge from my mother, I might question if we were indeed under a powerful kingdom, and if my father's family mansion was merely nearby.

Initially, I assumed my father shared the same mansion, with his other wives and children hiding elsewhere. Only later did I realize that the entire place belonged solely to us—my mother and me.

As for the servants and angels claiming my father's mansion was near, I wouldn't be surprised if their idea of 'near' translated to hundreds of miles away. In the realm of gods, proximity might be a matter of perception.

Now, let's explore the workings of powers in this world. Some angels in my mother's house can connect their spirits to her world, pledging to serve her, Astasia, for their entire lives. Speaking of 'lives,' it made me ponder whether the gods in this world ever... you know, die? I initially assumed they lived forever, but it turns out, they too have their end.

There is still an end for them, especially for the 'untalented' gods, those with the authority of mere 'angels' lacking the nourishment of divinity due to their inability to connect their spirit to any world. Consequently, like mortals, they age in this realm over time and eventually perish.

Their survival hinges on these angels seeking a Lord who has successfully connected their spirit to various worlds. By swearing loyalty to such a Lord, angels who couldn't connect their own spirit gain the ability to do so.

For angels without a Lord, they face two options: either find one or employ a [Unique Method] to forcefully descend to a mortal world. This descent allows them to establish contact with both the world and its mortals, physically interacting with them. The worship they receive aids in nourishing their divinity.

However, the use of this [Unique Method] is punishable by consequences worse than death, as stated in the law of the Heavenly Realm, prohibiting direct contact with mortals.

As the saying goes: "The realm of mortals is meant for mortals, and the domain of gods is reserved for them alone." This implies that mortal existence is exclusive to mortals, while the divine realm is solely for gods and those exceptionally loyal mortals who have earned a divine essence through unwavering allegiance.

It is forbidden for gods to coerce worship from mortals or forcibly establish a spiritual link in the mortal world. Any attempt by angels to descend physically and spiritually through prohibited means is met with punishment, leading to banishment to the Hellish Realm.

In the Hellish Realm, the antithesis of the enchanting Heavenly Realm unfolds, presenting a stark contrast in beauty and charm.

In that Hellish Realm, dwell unknown and terrifying entities cast there for specific reasons many years ago. This realm is rumored to be inhabited by numerous Angels, Archangels, Principality, and Power authority gods.

Within the Hellish Realm, a law exists: Angels and higher authorities desperate enough to descend to the mortal world, seeking to extend their lifespan by coercing mortals into followership, can achieve eternal life in this realm. Their wish is granted, though they must endure the pain and suffering inherent in the Hellish Realm.

When my Mother shared this with me, a profound sense of fear enveloped me.

The twist is that those gods whose spirits are already linked to the mortal realms can influence those worlds from the Hellish Realm, manipulating mortals to commit evil deeds and foster hatred toward the deities in the Heavenly Realm. Consequently, followers of these malevolent gods find their spirits guided to the Hellish Realm, the dwelling place of their gods.

I felt a twinge of sympathy for those mortals, but given that the worshippers of those gods seem to derive pleasure from committing unjust acts without reason, I find myself uncertain about how to feel.

I also learned from my mother that the reason there exists an Authority above angels in the Hellish Realm, intended for angels desperate enough to link their spirits to the world of mortals, is because those angels banished into the Hellish Realm actually grow in power over time. With their spirits already established in the world of mortals where they initially descended, it results in the angels rising in ranks.

Regarding why the powerful gods in the Heavenly Realm didn't simply put an end to those Angels to prevent their influence on mortals, according to my mother, it was the will of the Heavenly Realm. If the gods refrained from casting those rebels into the Hellish Realm despite knowing their crimes, they risked implication and potential rejection by the Heavenly Realm's will. My mother, Astasia, didn't have extensive knowledge, but she mentioned that it served as an example for Angels entertaining the idea of venturing into the world of mortals.

In any case, the gods can still influence mortal worlds, but not in person. They can affect people, nature, or even creatures.

If they desire a personal visit, they can do so by descending in spirit but not physically. However, my mother mentioned that this incurs a significant cost in divinity, so they prefer not to use this method.

Sigh... Let's set aside those thoughts for now. I am just excited about forming a link with my spirit one day.

Yet, I am also quite scared that if my spirit couldn't be linked to a world of mortals and my potential is limited to the Angel Authority. That's why, when I was eight months old, I asked my Mother why the Spirit of Angel Authority couldn't link their spirit to a world of mortals.

My Mother Astasia explained that it was because their spirit isn't potent enough. The Heavenly Realm granted those gods such talent to maintain balance in the Heavenly Realm. Their role is to find satisfaction in the authority of Angels and accept higher gods as their Lord.

Upon hearing this answer, I couldn't fathom the idea of being in the Angel Authority forever, serving a higher god as my Lord. Reflecting on it, my soul as an Isekai protagonist probably wouldn't be able to accept such an idea at all.