In The Beginning C4 Power

"Above the authority of 'Angel' lies 'Archangel,' a being endowed with superior power. An Archangel is a highly skilled deity capable of linking their spirit to at least one world in the realm of mortals."

I nodded as I listened to my mother, Astasia, explain the hierarchy of these celestial beings.

"Angel... Archangel... It's more intriguing than I initially thought."

"Above the Archangel are the 'Principalities'—deities capable of linking spirits to dozens of worlds. While the worlds they connect with may be weaker in divinity, akin to the Archangel, the Principalities are still remarkably powerful."

I continued to listen attentively as my mother elaborated on the celestial hierarchy.

"Above the Principality are the 'Powers.'"

I observed my mother, Astasia, pausing before stating, "I currently hold authority in the Powers. My spirit is intertwined with hundreds of worlds, and I boast hundreds of millions of followers."

Upon hearing this, I felt a mixture of shock and confusion. Why only hundreds of millions of followers when her spirit was connected to hundreds of worlds?

"Mother, why do you have only hundreds of millions of followers when your spirit is linked to hundreds of worlds?" I genuinely inquired, seeking clarity amidst my confusion.

Astasia looked at me with a hint of surprise and then smiled, saying, "You are intelligent to ask that."

Initially pleased with the praise, I overheard my mother's thoughts about me. 'It seems that my child is not completely untalented at five months old...'

I cringed internally but maintained composure.

"As for why I have fewer followers despite linking my spirit to hundreds of worlds, it's because my spirit is not the sole one connected to those realms. Other gods also have their spirits linked to those worlds."

Upon hearing the explanation, I nodded and remarked, "So, Mother, besides you, other gods' spirits are also linked to those worlds, leading to the division of followers?"

"Indeed... For instance, in one world, there are ten or so gods that exist. Actually, most of the worlds where my spirit is linked worship hundreds of gods. Moreover, these worlds are relatively small, with populations numbering only in the hundreds of millions."

I observed my mother, Astasia, looking a bit saddened as she shared this information.

No wonder... Hundreds of gods in one world, especially in a world with a small population. It was already fortunate for my mother to have gained hundreds of millions of followers.

Curiosity prompted me to ask, "What do you do with your followers, Mother?"

"What do I do with them? Hmm... I bless those who are genuinely faithful to me, and I might even provide a bit of my divine powers to help them become more powerful. In some worlds where my spirit is linked, the divine powers I offer can manifest as skill blessings or power enhancements."

My ears twitched at the mention of skills. Could the worlds under my mother's spirit be sword and magic worlds?

Excitement bubbled within me, and I couldn't wait to have my spirit linked to a world.

"Oh! When can I have my own worlds, Mother!?" I exclaimed, genuinely eager.

I saw Mother Astasia smile as she patted my head and said, "You can't yet. Besides, you don't own the world. You're just linking your spirit into a world in hopes of gaining followers."

I nodded at her explanation, and even though I wouldn't truly own the world, the prospect was still exhilarating.

My Mother Astasia smiled charmingly once more and said, "Now, let's continue with the power division..."

I nodded happily, momentarily forgetting that I was learning about the power hierarchy of this world. I listened in silence and patience as my mother explained the intricate power divisions to me.

As time passed, I finally grasped the power hierarchy in terms of authorities in this world. Despite being the realm of gods, the power division based on authority names suggests that not all gods here are overpowering. If they hold an authority without a godly title, they appear to be just ordinary gods.

It implies that this world doesn't teem with overwhelmingly powerful gods everywhere. While having thousands of gods in a city might be disastrous if they were to ever clash, it seems that only a select few powerful gods reside in each city of this world.

The power division consists of: Servant, Angel, Archangel, Principality, Power, Traits God, Dominion God, Throne God, Cherubim God, Seraphim God.

Yeah, I know... The power levels are strikingly similar to the hierarchy of angels in the Bible. Is the author simply borrowing these power levels from the Bible? Why am I even voicing my thoughts? Could it be the author trying to pad the word count by delving into my thoughts?

Ugh! Stop getting sidetracked with silly thoughts!

Moving on, the power levels of Throne God, Cherubim God, and Seraphim God are considered legendary in this world.

For instance, as per my mother's explanation, the current ruler of the Kingdom of Elysians, known as the King of kings and God of gods in the Elysian Pantheon, Rayleigh Heir Elysian, occupies the highest echelon within the Dominion God level.

Rayleigh Heir Elysian boldly declared that Dominion is already the utmost form of power in the Heavenly Realm, dismissing the three upper levels—Throne God, Cherubim God, and Seraphim God—as mere myths.

However, many gods opposed this perspective of the King of kings.

While I believe there's a high possibility that the legendary levels or authorities truly exist...

As someone originating from a normal and mundane world, then reincarnated into the realm of the gods, it's no longer surprising for me to consider that these so-called legendary levels truly exist.

I mean, what else could surprise me? I'm already living in a reality I deemed impossible in my previous life.

Regardless, I insisted on linking my spirit into a world, but my Mother Astasia advised me to wait for another two years, until I have developed my own 'Spirit.'

I don't fully understand what that means, but my Mother Astasia explained that as I begin to develop my own personality, whether I become a wrathful person or a patient and kind individual, specific emotions that I express strongly and prevail over others will shape my spirit.

My Mother Astasia embodies the personality and emotions of a kind and loving spirit. Consequently, her spirit exudes comfort, love, and kindness.

Certainly, she can also experience anger, but it's clear that being kind and loving is her predominant personality trait.