They understood that challenging an Omnithriallian like Oberon meant risking severe injury or death, akin to the fate of the Dragon god. These scenarios would only invite other gods eager to seize their positions. Therefore, while they monitored the situation closely, they refrained from taking action.
Of course, there were likely other reasons why they chose not to intervene, even as Oberon and Naka's reputation grew, but Oberon's perspective only offered a partial understanding.
They might uncover more about their motives, but they still lacked a comprehensive explanation for everything that unfolded.
Meanwhile, Ilse remained hidden, observing the Prismerions from the shadows. She revealed to Orion the secrets behind the Prismerions' survival without their goddess until they encountered Naka. And it was only a matter of time before they uncovered the arrangement between Naka and Ilse.
Naka had rescued Ilse from certain death after she had pledged her loyalty to him indefinitely so she could continue protecting the Prismerions and ensuring their survival.
Ilse, the goddess of treasures, was also the source of Naka's immense wealth, which explains why she was always at his side. Her collection of rare items and valuable artefacts enriched the paradise and attracted the attention of other gods, who desired alliances with them.
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"We've identified ten candidates we believe are suitable for this test. First up is General Reynord Matins, age forty-nine years old. He's a seasoned military commander known for strategic brilliance and leadership, leading several special units against mythical creatures from the gates. His gift allows him to project highly realistic illusions into the physical world, affecting multiple senses simultaneously.
If he passes this experiment, we believe he could make these illusions tangible and real, effectively shaping reality itself. Also, despite losing his team, he continues to fight on the field alone against the race emerging from the gates.
Next is Marcus Chen, thirty-five years old. He's a combat engineer with extensive experience in explosives and demolitions, having served in various counter-terrorism units before the gates opened. His gift allows him to break down and reconstruct matter at a molecular level, creating and controlling explosive energy. Our researchers believe that if he passes this experiment, he'll be capable of controlling matter on a cosmic scale.
"Next on the list is Leina Petrov, twenty-seven years old, who specializes in emergency trauma surgery and has experience in disaster relief and war zones even before the gates opened. Her gift is capable of rapid tissue regeneration and healing through physical contact. This gift is crucial to her current work with the special units, as it helps them heal any life-threatening injuries and maintain their health as they stop new races from emerging through the gates.
Following Leina is Amara Singh, twenty-eight years old, a former hacker and cyber warfare specialist renowned for infiltrating high-security systems and disrupting enemy communications. Her gift is one of the most special and unique, as it allows her to control and manipulate electronic systems and devices, remotely accessing and altering digital information. Despite potential difficulties reaching her due to the gate's technological disruptions, she willingly agreed to test the limits of her abilities through this procedure.
window.pubfuturetag = window.pubfuturetag || [];window.pubfuturetag.push({unit: "64cc9e79c7059f003e4ad4b0", id: "pf-5109-1"})Fifth on our list is Darius Johnson. Although his father is a retired naval officer and submarine commander with extensive experience in underwater operations, Darius is only nineteen years old and was just an ordinary civilian gaining entrance to university before the gates appeared.
His gift lies in his extraordinary perception and analytical skills, allowing him to accurately predict movements and outcomes. If he successfully completes the procedure, we envision him able to perceive future events with unprecedented clarity.
Moving on to the sixth candidate, we have David Richards, a thirty-four-year-old former firefighter renowned for his bravery and quick thinking in challenging situations. His gift grants him control over fire, enabling him to generate flames and heat at will.
Seventh is Lieutenant Nathan Thompson, thirty-nine years old, who leads several special units defending against creatures emerging from the gates. His gift gives him superhuman strength and durability, capable of withstanding extreme physical force and delivering devastating attacks. He also seems to grasp the invaders' hierarchy of power, making him a strategic choice for this experiment. Next on our list is..."
Orion, Aerialia, and Aegis of the Arctic Deity observed intently as a series of faces appeared one by one on a wide holographic strategic choice for this experiment. Next on our list is..."
Orion, Aerialia, and Aegis of the Arctic Deity observed intently screen, accompanied by their backgrounds and unique gifts. A middle-aged man in military attire stood before them, explaining each individual's profile from the holographic display to the assembled group of men and women.
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Among the attendees sat Naka, now in human form, alongside Oberon, who remained invisible but vigilant from a distance, ensuring the confidentiality of their discussions and preventing any leaks.
The man's voice resonated through the room as he introduced ten more individuals, each with unique abilities matching the sought-after potential for the upcoming procedures. "These are the qualified individuals we've identified, possessing the skills needed to combat the 'Nine Greed Gods' and reclaim our lands while defending against other threats," he announced. "Although there may be others with exceptional abilities, our resources are limited, and time is of the essence."
The man then turned to the side and focusedhis attentionon the seated Naka. "Dr. Hikari Nakamura, given that this is your discovery and proposal, we trust your judgment in choosing among the first few candidates," he added.
Dr. Nakamura nodded thoughtfully, his eyes scanning the file containing the details of the individuals showcased on the screen.
After a moment of intense scrutiny, he looked up and spoke, "Let's begin with number one, General Reynord Matins. His gift piques my interest, and given his track record, he appears dependable enough to be our initial choice. It's always wise to have a solid starting point, especially considering the complexities of the other procedures," looking at the others around the wide oval table.
