I should have created a technocrat in the desert and joined the trio. For the sake of a fleeting acquaintance with Victor, it's not a sin to drown in the sands, become a skeleton, or die of "snu-snu."
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It should be noted that at the time of Merel's exceptionally curious question, Vortex had not yet gone to take a bath, and therefore heard the unpleasant news that the fruit's shelf life was shorter than the period comparable to Ghyon's competence.
This allows her to process this information and, with some displeasure (why eat it at night!), gobble up the gift. As they say, to the health of the True Empress!
And now, Vortex goes to sleep, cuddling with a portrait of Rinze.
At night, she has a strange dream.
*Countless legions of the True Empress line up in the wastelands of some unknown world. Opposite them stand fifteen Apostles of the reborn Akonia, and millions of crows circle in the sky. Among her faithful servants stands Akonia herself, and although Vortex has never seen Naria, she understands that it is her. It's somehow unsettling. Rinze did not appear for the battle, as it is not the business of an empress, but the newly-minted ruler of the world of Anush was going to have a little fun with the cultists and possessed. Out of boredom, Vortex examines the Apostles. Among them, the most dangerous seems to be a stately man with a huge sword. As if sensing her gaze, he smirks at Vortex. Rinze, help me!
The beginning of the battle is approaching. Both sides are ready to fight to the death, but suddenly an unknown deity appears between them. An incomprehensible, humanoid creature with the most cunning gaze in the Universe separates the legions of the True Empress from the Apostles of Akonia like a wall.
— Hee-hee-hee!
With a chilling giggle, the deity snaps its fingers, and all those present die in terrible agony. Only Akonia, Victor, Vortex, and the all-powerful stranger remain.
— Rev-Van! Finally, we lured you out! — exclaims Victor and rushes into the attack.
The deity snaps its fingers again, but for some reason, its abilities do not affect Victor. With one powerful blow, the Apostle knocks Rev-Van's head off, and he turns to dust.
— Finally, the Universe is free from his tyranny! — Akonia closes her eyes in feigned bliss.
— The supreme god is dead. Who will take his place? — asks Victor.
— You saved us all. This is your true right, — Vortex says unexpectedly, even to herself.
— So be it!
Victor absorbs the power of Rev-Van and becomes a GM — the Supreme God of the Universe.
— Victor! Victor! Victor! Victor! Victor! Glory to Victor!
Having congratulated Victor on his ascension, Vortex teleports to her throne room. Her gaze accidentally falls on a mirror standing nearby. Rinze is reflected in the mirror.
— What is your will, True Empress?
— The Supreme God is dead, long live the Supreme God! Only with him am I willing to share this Universe, — Rinze sits on the throne.
Victor appears next to her. He kneels on one knee and kisses the hand of the True Empress.
— From now on, the Universe will have not only a Supreme God, but also a Supreme Goddess. Invite everyone! It's time to tell all the worlds about their new rulers.
After a short time, the entire Universe celebrates the wedding of Victor and Rinze. No one dares to challenge their power anymore.
And I was there, I ate the fruit, it dripped down my beard, but it didn't improve my health!*
The dream ends, but Vortex continues to sleep. She has seen worse things in her long life. And yet... who is this Victor?!
Victor has become so popular with me that it is worth immortalizing him on my map.