I Became the Goddess of a New World

“Son of a b***h!”

Primitive emotions surged from deep within.

Fear, despair, dread, doubt, mistrust…

Sweet felt her heart racing as she faced mortal peril.

Can this really be brushed off as just a simple ‘game’?

She glanced at Raven, who had lost an arm.

Drip— drip—

The droplets of blood kept falling.

Yet, Raven resisted with her other hand.

At this rate, it was clear she’d bleed out and die.

Meanwhile, what was Sweet doing?

She was merely watching.

‘Should I just die and restart?’

Thinking coldly, the odds were against her.

Dying and then continuing the main story seemed like the wisest move.

After all, it’s just a game. It’s not real.

If she restarted, Raven’s arm should return to normal.

Giving up. The moment those two letters flashed in Sweet’s mind.

“…I’m just a coward who fled from a fallen kingdom.”

A voice spoke from the front.

While taking on the attacks of the Black Phantom Rabbit alone.

The one who was slowly dying squeezed out the last of her strength to speak.

“My kingdom perished due to the resurrection of a far worse calamity… Ack!”

As if not allowing the prey a moment’s reprieve, the Black Phantom Rabbit intensified its assault.

Hah… Hah…

“Run away.”

Raven’s voice came through her ragged breaths.

At those words, Sweet bit her lip hard.

“I’ll be the bait.”

Ding ding!

[ Escape from the Dark-Nourishing Forest. ]

A choice appeared.

That very choice she’d only seen on broadcasts a few days prior.

“Why does it have to be you as the sacrifice…?”

…And not me?

Raven was an NPC. For her, this world was reality.

Sweet was the player. For her, this world was merely a game, just a pastime.

The deaths of the two didn’t seem fair.

Raven’s death was the end, while Sweet’s death was another beginning.

“I’ve already fled once, abandoning everyone in the kingdom.”

If she turns her back now, she wouldn’t be able to face those she’d sent before.

There was resolve in her next words.

Raven was determined to fight until the end.

Though she knew it would lead only to death.

“…There isn’t much time left.”

As she said that, Raven looked ready to collapse at any moment.

Barely standing with her sword, she was left to parry the Black Phantom Rabbit’s onslaught.

She wasn’t even able to dodge all of the attacks, and damage was piling up.

Even so, Sweet did nothing. No, she couldn’t do anything.

The intense despair, which she had never experienced in her life before, rendered her motionless.

“Even now…”

Shivering—

Even though her rigid legs wouldn’t let her move.

The trembling of her damned hands grew worse.

At the ridiculous sight, a fire ignited in Sweet’s heart.

“Energy Bolt.”

She cast it. The cry was filled with desperation and anger aimed at herself.

But no Energy Bolt was fired, and her hands continued to shake even more.

“Fire, Energy Bolt.”

She hoped. She cried out that wish. The cry held the power to save Raven.

But nothing happened. There was no dramatic moment where the protagonist awakened in a crisis.

Crack—!

“Please! Energy Bolt!”

A handful of blood burst forth from Raven, who was resisting until the end.

Beyond her, the devil with a rabbit’s visage grinned grotesquely.

Seeing that smile, the phantoms of the rabbit leapt towards the half-kneeling Raven all at once.

“Die, you damn rabbit bastards!”

Desperation, acute anger.

It became a clear will that touched the world.

At that moment, the trembling in her hands ceased.

“Energy Bolt.”

Crackle—!

A sphere of mana flew forth, propelled by the caster’s will.

The fired Energy Bolt accurately hit only the phantoms.

The expression on the Black Phantom Rabbit, who had been so self-assured, turned to panic.

“You’re dead. You damned rabbit bastard.”

Energy Bolt.

Stepping forward boldly, she began casting Energy Bolt once more.

Gwoosh—!!!

The Black Phantom Rabbit hiding among the phantoms let out a shriek.

“Does it hurt?”

That attack had reduced the Black Phantom Rabbit’s health by about 20%.

If she landed four more Energy Bolts, it would die, but the Black Phantom Rabbit knew that too, so it didn’t grant Sweet any respite.

It continued to hide among the phantoms, endlessly summoning more.

If this war of attrition continued, Sweet’s mana would be entirely drained and she’d lose.

However.

[ Level Up! ]

In a miraculous timing, she leveled up.

A pure white light burst forth from the darkness, illuminating everything.

***

[ Indie Miner Game Gallery ]

The Gamma Division Gallery predominantly allowed live broadcasting.

Thinking back on how most gaming galleries banned live broadcasts, it was rather strange.

But due to the peculiar situation with Developer Gate and Master Kim, live broadcasting had to be somewhat allowed.

Honestly, if they prohibited live broadcasting, there wouldn’t be much bait to roll with.

―――

Sweet’s awakening scene is seriously like a freaking movie [345]

Why is Raven a male character? [785]

Let me tell you why the developers are so damn smart [501]

So when’s the regular stream, damn it? [430]

Raven << A legendary lovable NPC [555] ――― [ Title ] Why is Raven a Male Character? Imagine if Raven were a female character. The positive-slaying heroine sacrifices herself for me. The positive-slaying heroine flirts with me to start a conversation. Spending a deep night with the positive-slaying heroine— Why is Raven a male character? Upvotes 755 Downvotes 125 ――― Ugh, this nerdy fantasy is so disgusting. But the upvotes are honest, aren't they? Look at how fast the downvotes accumulate. I mean, it's more appealing if it's a female character, right? You idiot, it's good because he's a man! (Get lost) Get out of my gallery. Kya, lol. Normalize the gay, it’s true! ――― [ Title ] Let me tell you why the developers are so damn smart (Clip of Master Kim’s first awakening) If you look closely during this time, he catches a phantom, and his experience points go up. It’s a minuscule amount, but enduring, he eventually hit level 10. What was the result? After the first awakening, he singlehandedly beats up the Black Phantom Rabbit! (Clip of Sweet’s first awakening) ZGVPdDc2cnQxMFU0bVlrbnZITXlVdXRRR1JTTFc0bnNSMnZ2SlYzajd5dEVXU2MvMVVxa0xHZVZ5TU1RbXFkUA Sweet's situation was similar to Master Kim's. She was steadily hunting monsters, progressing up to just before level 10, and in a dramatic moment, succeeded in casting magic without her staff. All the phantoms aggroed on Raven, and she wiped them all out in one go and leveled up. After her first awakening, she immediately roasted the Black Phantom Rabbit whole. What amazed me was that all this was the developers' design. Right now, there were a ton of posts claiming to have taken down the Black Phantom Rabbit like this. It might have been a coincidence twice, but any more than that? Developers << Their design capabilities are insane. They’re perverts who know what romance is. Upvotes 680 Downvotes 5 ――― [ Comment 501 ] Perverted director and maid, heh heh. Get going. I’ll take PPAP, thanks. Go with total magic, haha. If you actually play, you’d likely get your head smashed in that part. That was intentional. I really want to try it. I'm so envious of those beta testers, seriously. ――― Since Master Kim succeeded in hunting the Black Phantom Rabbit right along with Sweet too, The focus of the bait in the game gallery was on Raven, the NPC. Raven is a male. No, he's a big-breasted smiling girl warrior. Raven’s a male character, which is great. Being a female character is even more attractive... yadda yadda... Raven is someone players encounter on Akare's first journey, so he definitely drew a lot of attention. "I feel like spoiling something." From the omniscient director's perspective, Raven was a very special character. The only survivor of the fallen kingdom. His connection with the Elder Lich. His potential, character, story, and the charm of his character as well. Above all, there was a decisive reason why Raven was chosen as a central character in the main story. "But I must endure." Though he knew everything, spoilers were a bad thing. "Master Kim is... progressing further than I expected." Once the first main story with Raven concluded, He would temporarily part ways with Raven in the capital of the Empire. And when the time comes, he will reunite with Raven to continue the main story. In this process, no matter what choices the player made, It was designed such that the end would eventually lead to the 'Elder Lich Raid.' 'Master Kim is on the Mercenary route.' He encountered the Dark Mage's trap through an Underground Waterway quest. Once he broke through that trap, the 'Cradle of Dark Magic' dungeon would open. By clearing this, he could collect bait related to the resurrection of the Elder Lich. "Still, doing it alone is tough." Currently, Master Kim was level 15. The level restriction on the equipment he was wearing was level 10. In contrast, the boss monster of the Cradle of Dark Magic, the 'Underling of Darkness,' was level 17. Though Warriors specialize in boss fights, Mages were specialized in hunting. That said, could one truly overcome the level difference? 'I'd be able to.' Theoretically, it was possible. If someone of my caliber did it, yes. In essence, Master Kim could not defeat that boss. Even though Warriors excel in boss fights, the Underling of Darkness was a melee grinder. "Got a grasp on it. This time, I’ll definitely clear it." ――― Season 32427 clear announcement. Is it supposed to use over ten boss patterns? Is that how it goes? Looks like even though this is a low-level zone, it seems tough. ――― While Master Kim boldly declared his clear on-screen, The 58th season try ultimately ended in failure. "Ugh, dying repeatedly makes this really frustrating. I feel kind of hungry. I'm a bit tired." ――― Oh no, The build-up to a stream ending, damn it. We apologize. Master, right? ――― As always during the stream-ending buildup, viewers reacted hilariously. Waiting for just that, Master Kim smiled softly and said, "Well, that's it for today’s broadcast." [ Master Kim's broadcast has ended. ] With the last comment, the broadcast screen faded to black. The chat room was filled with various hateful and furious emoji. "Tsk... this isn't easy." Though the broadcast was off, I could still see Master Kim talking to himself. After all, I was witnessing Master Kim’s dungeon strategies directly in Akare. "Seems like we just need one ranged dealer." Murmuring that, Master Kim exited the dungeon. Following the filthy path of the Underground Waterway, he headed outside, toward the plaza. In front of the plaza, Master Kim reached the gates of the capital. "Hm, are you trying to gather party members?" All beta testers were still progressing through the first main story. Among them, the fastest was none other than the streamer Sweet. She had chosen a Mage immediately in the Hall of Heroes and rapidly advanced since. With her class specialized for hunting, she was bound to be the fastest. "If I find party members, I can tackle the Dark Mage's trap first to gear up..." Maybe due to her being a streamer, Master Kim kept mumbling his plans. "...If it’s party hunting, levels will rise faster too." It was a fairly rational strategy. Warriors did best in party play thanks to their synergy skill, the Warrior's Soul. Master Kim was likely aware of this, which is why he was waiting here. "It's about that timing now." After watching in spectator mode for a while, finally, she showed up. She walked toward Master Kim, who was waiting by the castle gate. Familiar armor, sword, and presence. "Hm?" Master Kim turned at the feeling of presence around him. "Who are you?" Master Kim did not recognize her. Actually, it was strange if he did. "Hee hee. Have you already forgotten?" Master Kim squinted as he tried to place who the woman was. Had they met somewhere? Was that voice familiar? Not at all, yet there was a strangely familiar atmosphere about her. So Master Kim focused more intently on her. "...No way." The design of her armor, the shape of her sword, and that familiar aura. "Raven?" Only then did she break into a bright smile. "You've gotten a lot stronger since we last met." Master Kim stared at her, Raven, with a dazed expression.