Chapter 1: Awakening in the Void
Darkness. Endless, suffocating darkness.
Leon had always believed that death was the end, that when his heart stopped beating, there would be nothing left—no heaven, no hell, just an eternal void.
Yet, as he floated in the abyss, his consciousness refused to fade.
Then, a voice—cold, mechanical, yet echoing with infinite power—spoke directly into his mind.
[System Initialization Complete.]
[Supreme Administrator Identity Confirmed.]
[Welcome, Leon. You have been chosen.]
Leon's eyes snapped open—or at least, they should have. But there were no eyes, no body, just his awareness suspended in an empty, colorless void.
"…Where am I?" His voice echoed, yet it had no source, no mouth to speak from.
[You have been granted the authority of the Supreme Administrator of the God System.]
A flood of information surged into his mind, so vast and complex that his thoughts nearly fractured under the weight of it. Universes, creation, divine laws—concepts beyond mortal comprehension burned into his consciousness.
He wasn't human anymore. He was something more.
Before he could react, a blinding light burst forth in front of him. A massive golden interface unfolded, displaying an endless sea of code, commands, and celestial hierarchies.
[System Directives: Create, Govern, Destroy, Evolve.]
[Current Status: Initialization Phase.]
[Supreme Administrator Authority: Level 1.]
Leon's thoughts raced. Supreme Administrator? The God System? Was he supposed to be some kind of ruler of the cosmos?
Then, another prompt appeared.
[First Directive: Create Your First World.]
[Available Divine Energy: 10,000 Units.]
A swirling sphere materialized before him, an unformed mass of pure energy waiting for his command. He could feel it—this was the power of creation, the ability to forge a world from nothing.
He hesitated. Could he really do this? A mere human turned god?
But then, the memories of his past life resurfaced. Betrayal. Death. The faces of those who had wronged him.
His hesitation vanished. If this power had been given to him, he would master it.
He reached out—without hands, without form, yet his will alone was enough.
The swirling sphere trembled, then burst into life.
Mountains erupted from the void, oceans spilled into existence, and skies stretched endlessly above. A world had been born from his command.
Leon exhaled—not that he needed breath anymore—but the weight of what he had just done settled over him.
Then, the system spoke once more.
[World Creation Successful.]
[Error Detected: No Lifeforms Present.]
[Administrator must create the first civilization.]
Leon smirked.
If he was to be a god, then he would do it right. And this was only the beginning.
The First Civilization
Leon stared at the world he had just created. The vast landscapes stretched endlessly, untouched and pristine. Towering mountains kissed the skies, winding rivers carved paths through the valleys, and endless forests swayed under an unseen breeze. It was beautiful—but empty.
The system had already given him his next task.
[Error Detected: No Lifeforms Present.]
[Administrator must create the first civilization.]
Leon's mind surged with possibilities. He had the power to shape an entire race from nothing. But what kind of beings should he create? Warriors? Scholars? Should they worship him, or would he let them develop freely?
He turned his attention to the God System's Creation Interface, a glowing golden panel that floated before him.
───[Creation Menu]───
➤ Species Creation (Cost: 1,000 Divine Energy)
➤ Custom Bloodline (Cost: 5,000 Divine Energy)
➤ Evolutionary Traits (Cost: Varies)
➤ Divine Blessings (Locked)
He had 10,000 Divine Energy to work with. Creating a species would cost 1,000, but if he wanted them to be special, he could invest in bloodlines and traits.
Leon pondered for a moment.
"I need a strong foundation," he mused. "A race capable of surviving in this world, advancing civilization, and eventually reaching the stars… or even divinity."
His decision made, he tapped Species Creation and felt reality bend to his will.
───[Define Your Race]───
➤ Humanoid or Non-Humanoid?
Leon considered. Humanoids had adaptability, but non-humanoids could be more specialized.
"…Humanoids," he decided. A race with intelligence, dexterity, and the potential to grow.
➤ Base Physical Traits?
Average Strength
Enhanced Endurance
Longevity: 300 Years Lifespan
Regeneration (Low)
He fine-tuned the traits, ensuring a balance between power and sustainability. He wanted them to be durable but not immortal—after all, mortality would drive their ambitions.
➤ Intelligence & Cognitive Evolution?
High Learning Capacity
Innate Curiosity
Adaptive Civilization Growth
Leon grinned. This would ensure they wouldn't stagnate. They would grow, innovate, and eventually become a force in the cosmos.
➤ Special Abilities? (Additional Cost Applied)
Soul Resonance (2,000 Energy) – Allows them to tap into the energy of the world.
Elemental Affinity (3,000 Energy) – Each member is naturally attuned to an element.
Divine Bloodline (Locked – Requires Administrator Level 3)
He hesitated. If he spent too much energy, he might cripple his future growth, but a weak race wouldn't survive.
After a moment, he selected Soul Resonance and Elemental Affinity, bringing his energy down to 4,000.
───[Finalize Race?]───
Race Name: ?
Leon paused. A name was crucial. This race would be the first civilization, the foundation of his empire. They needed a name worthy of history.
"…The Astralians."
A divine pulse radiated from him as the system confirmed the name.
[Race Created: Astralians.]
[Processing Evolutionary Factors… Success.]
[First Civilization Initiated.]
A bright light engulfed the world below, and Leon watched as his creations emerged from the void.
Humanoid figures, their skin shimmering faintly with elemental auras, took their first breath. Their eyes glowed with intelligence, and their bodies pulsed with life. They looked around in awe at the vast land before them, their gazes instinctively turning upward—toward him.
Leon felt an unfamiliar emotion stir within him. This was power beyond anything he had ever imagined. He wasn't just a ruler.
He was their god.
And this was only the beginning.