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Part 1 – Testing the Limits
The rain had finally stopped by dawn. The city lay washed in pale gray, reflections glinting on every puddle. Nova leaned on the balcony rail, feeling the hum of energy inside him, sparks flickering lightly at his fingertips. Sleep had eluded him all night. Every sound, every shadow, every movement made him acutely aware of the Divine Spark that now pulsed within him.
Then it appeared—the interface. Not on a screen, not in his hands, but floating in his mind like a semi-transparent overlay, readable only to him. It was sleek, minimalistic, almost holographic in concept. Words and symbols hovered in space, clear and sharp:
Godhood System
Candidate: Azrael Nova
Power: 0.5%
Belief Points: 3
Minor Authority: Sparks Manipulation
Divine Rank: Candidate
Observers Detected: 1
A small notification pinged softly in his mind:
> Quest Assigned: Gather Believers – At least 1 human must acknowledge you as divine.
Nova flexed his fingers. The sparks reacted to his mental focus, dancing across his skin. He realized the interface wasn't just information—it was an extension of himself, a constant companion guiding him through the rules of divinity.
> "So, it's not just power… it's influence. Recognition."
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Part 2 – Minor Miracles in the Streets
Nova left his apartment, the interface hovering in his mental vision like a faint, glowing overlay. He moved through the streets cautiously, sparks flaring faintly as he tested his abilities.
A stray dog limped across a wet alley. Nova focused, and a spark leapt from his fingertip, brushing the dog's paw. It healed instantly. The mental interface updated immediately:
Belief Point Earned: +1
Witnessed Miracle: Yes
Current Power: 0.55%
The interface also displayed a subtle alert in the corner:
> Observer Detected: Supernatural Entity
Nova froze. His heart thumped. Someone—or something—was watching. He had felt it before, during the Divine Spark. Now it was back, patient and evaluating.
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Part 3 – First Human Acknowledgment
Later, inside a small convenience store, an employee slipped on a puddle. Nova reached out instinctively. Sparks swirled around the man's hands, gently guiding him to the floor without injury.
The man glanced up and met Nova's eyes, frozen for a brief moment. Something clicked, unspoken.
Quest Update: Gather Believers – Progress: 1/1
Belief Points: 1 → 4
Nova's mind raced. Recognition mattered. Belief fueled power. The interface in his mind displayed the progress bar subtly, like a faint, glowing line filling gradually as the points accumulated.
> "This is… real," Nova whispered.
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Part 4 – Experimenting with Control
Throughout the day, Nova wandered the city, testing the extent of his abilities. Sparks could lift small objects, stabilize falling signs, and subtly protect people from minor accidents. Each successful act updated the mental interface:
Minor Ability Unlocked: Sparks Shaping
Belief Points: 4.5
Current Power: 0.6%
A new alert blinked:
> Warning: Rival Candidate Nearby
The overlay pulsed softly, letting Nova know this wasn't a simple training exercise. Someone else with power was observing.
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Part 5 – Reflection and Strategy
By evening, Nova found himself on a quiet park bench. The mental interface hovered faintly above his vision, showing him current stats, active quests, and notifications. He could toggle details in his mind, zooming in on stats or mission objectives, or minimize it to focus on reality.
He considered his next moves:
How to safely gather more believers
How to strengthen his minor miracles
How to identify observers or rivals without drawing attention
Observers Noticed: 1 → 2 (Unknown Entity)
Nova flexed his fingers, sparks flickering in response. The city stretched before him, unaware that a new force was weaving itself into the fabric of reality.
> "Let them see. Let them believe. Let me become more than a man."
He smiled. The first experiment was complete, but this interface reminded him that growth, power, and danger would always come together.
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