(MC POV)
The day has come for the battle royale to finally begin.
My disciples and I made our way towards the competition venue in a galaxy a good distance away from ours.
It seems like this galaxy in particular was quite unique in the sense that there didn't seem to be any intelligent life within this galaxy at all.
In fact, this was one of the few places where there wasn't even a god assigned to watch over it.
At first I was quite intrigued by this until I learned why it was so.
This galaxy also used to have life in it but there was a huge war between the gods here that wiped out everything including the gods here and left it barren. Thus, the other gods now use it to hold events like this where they did not need to worry about destroying stuff.
I looked down at the barren World that the gods would be using as the battle ground. One might think that using an entire World might be a little too much but considering the kind of people who would be fighting within it, it's quite appropriate.
"Will Master be watching us?" Lian Li asked, floating close to me.
"Of course, though I won't be showing myself," I assured her, though it was a bit hard to do so with Manami and Kiyomi currently rubbing themselves on me while making lewd noises.
"Mnn~ Just knowing that Master will be watching us is enough~" Diao Chan giggled while hugging herself.
"Oh, Master is not going to show yourself to the Gods?" Brendan asked.
I shook my head, "That would cause too many problems so I'll just refrain from doing so."
If I were to let those gods and Origin Wielder know I was around, there would definitely be an uproar. Either they might act like Aesi did, or they would show reverence like Tianya.
Even letting my disciples enter this competition while claiming themselves to be my disciples would already be a big deal.
Lilith sighed, "Well… I admit that I was wrong in thinking you guys can't make it… So good luck I guess? Remember that those Origin Wielders have more experience beating up Gods than you have in being a Divine yourself, so don't underestimate them. Go all out from the start if you don't want to be beaten."
My disciples nodded at her words before they each turned to me.
I gave each of them a kiss and a pat on Brendan's head before they descended down towards the World below with Muon leading them.
That left Iris, Cai Hong, Lilith and I behind.
The moment my disciples were out of sight, Lilith immediately flew into my arms and cuddled against my chest.
"Huaaaa~ I worked hard, Daddy! Pamper meeeee~ Nuzzle, nuzzle~"
Cai Hong also ran up to hug my side, "Yay! Yayy! Papa, papa! Huggies!"
They're both so cute~
I took all of them back home to the courtyard where I had planned to watch over them with my omniscience while pampering Lilith and Cai Hong as they had requested.
Iris sat by my side and leaned her head on my shoulder while I patted the two girls that were cuddled on my lap.
"Ufufu~ What would Master do if your disciples don't win?"
"Hmm? That doesn't matter, would it? I never asked them to join this to get them to win it, it's just for the experience they would gain from it. So even if they don't win, it's fine. Oh, looks like it's starting."
Using omniscience, I was able to see what was happening with my disciples and I watched them join an entire field that was filled to the brim with Origin Wielders. All of them were looking up at the sky where several figures as large as mountains were looking down at them, undoubtedly being the gods who were in charge of this battle royale.
The figures of those gods were blurred so everyone there would not be able to see their faces but I knew that those were the Supreme gods of this universe.
One of them strode forward, "We all know why everyone is here. The prime position of the next batch of visitors to the Vacation World is up for grabs. We have already set up a domain around this World where if you die, you will be revived outside of the World so no need to hold back. This World is also made to be destruction resistant too, so no need to worry about destroying it. In a few moments, we will teleport you to different places around the World and the battle will start."
Hmm… Despite the fact that the people with the highest authority in this universe, not counting Iris and myself, have gathered here, the event itself seemed relatively casual. It feels as though I'm watching the sports day for an elementary school or something.
Another of the giant figures moved a little closer, "I see that we have some extras that have made their way in here… Are you not aware that this is an exclusive event?"
Columns of light shone down on my disciples and several others within the crowd. I wasn't surprised that my disciples were singled out but the others were definitely unexpected.
A quick check with omniscience told me that those were gods or goddesses who had tried to sneak their way into the competition in an attempt to receive the prize for themselves.
Lian Li immediately stepped forward, "We are here because our Master has told us to."
The other Origin Wielders around her frowned at her answer since it does not explain anything.
On the other hand, the Supreme gods had access to omniscience so I'm pretty sure all of them realised who the 'master' she was talking about was at that moment.
Instantly, all of them began looking around the place, one of them even let out a soft cry of "Daddy?" as though expecting me to show up.
"Master is not attending this event. He only wishes for us to join," Lian Li explained.
I noted that she intentionally did not mention that I would also be watching this competition either, which I was quite thankful for.
The Supreme gods quickly composed themselves again before turning to the others that were caught.
"The rest of you do not seem to have a valid reason to be here… I… Ahem… I will overlook this just this once. Begone."
Those gods who had tried to sneak in quickly disappeared into thin air while the light around my disciples dimmed, confusing the other Origin Wielders as to why they received special treatment.
None of them would be able to get an answer as the very next moment, the Supreme gods all said together as one.
"Let the battle royale… Begin!"
There was a crash of thunder before everyone on the field disappeared, all of them having been teleported to different parts of the World.
"Master~" Iris nudged me with an elbow.
I turned to see her with a box of popcorn with a pair of 3D glasses on her face.
Ok… Now I see you've learned how to play around, haven't you?
You're still cute so head pats for you~
