Chapter 81: Why Couldn’t I Be the One to Mold Her?!

The faith accumulated over countless years within Heaven's system surged into the God of the Bible's body. From a mere flicker of will, she had fully returned to a humanoid form. Her power had also recovered significantly. It was as if the entire system had been designed specifically to restore her. While she wasn't back to her peak, her strength had already reached the level of a transcendent being. Takumi closely observed her transformation and the system's function. "This is pretty interesting." "Zhongli must have a fair amount of faith stored up too." "Could we build a system in Teyvat to collect and store faith, and maybe even revive some lingering Archon consciousnesses in the future?" Is this how gods who rely on faith operate? They scramble for belief to avoid death—and to grow stronger. Takumi had learned something new today. "You've all worked hard over the years." "Rise, all of you." Feeling her strength returning, the God of the Bible turned to Michael and the other angels. Her gaze was filled with remorse. Her death had been too sudden. There was no time to prepare anything—not even to complete the system. Otherwise, her consciousness wouldn't have been trapped in the Holy Spear. If the system had been complete, she would have automatically returned to Heaven even after her fall. No way a main god of a divine system would die so easily. Just as Takumi suspected. As long as belief persisted, the God of the Bible could never truly die. Otherwise, why would the gods of various pantheons fight so desperately to gather faith? There was always a reason. Michael and the other angels were overjoyed. "Lord... You've returned?" Michael couldn't believe it. "Heaven's system collected and stored faith—maybe for this very moment?" "But if the Holy Spear hadn't returned to Heaven, or fell into another pantheon's hands... things might've gone very differently." Takumi chimed in. In the novels, Cao Cao's spear had once been taken by Indra and later returned. There had to be a reason. Maybe it was because of the will hidden in the spear. Why else take it? Well, that was just Takumi's speculation. Ignore it if it sounds like nonsense. The God of the Bible nodded. She then turned her gaze toward Takumi and Ophis. But mostly toward Takumi. She only gave Ophis a brief nod. After staring at Takumi for a while, she spoke. "I've learned much already." "My resurrection is thanks to you." "Mr. Takumi of the otherworld, I truly appreciate your help." Now that she had absorbed Heaven's faith, she understood everything that had happened—every detail. Heaven's system had recorded it all. Takumi perked up. "Well, since you're saying that... I won't hold back." "Give me Gabriel. I want to take her with me when I leave this world." He wasn't shy at all. Gabriel's eyes widened. "Huh?" She was stunned. She hadn't expected that at all. Veya—yes, that was her name—was also taken aback. "You want Gabriel?" "Gabriel, what do you think?" She was conflicted. Technically, she could decide Gabriel's fate—she had created the angels. But she wasn't that kind of god. Even if she made them, they had their own wills. She wouldn't force them into anything. Since Takumi wanted Gabriel, she had to hear her out. "I'll follow whatever you decide, my Lord." Gabriel had no opinion. If Veya gave her to Takumi, she would go. Veya sighed. "You're still the same." "That makes it even harder to decide." All these years, the angels hadn't changed. They still relied entirely on her. "Mr. Takumi," she said. "I can't give you an answer yet. Allow me some time to consider it." Since Gabriel had deferred to her, she couldn't respond lightly. She would need to talk with Gabriel later. Takumi didn't mind. He shifted his gaze to the Holy Spear in his hand. Now that he'd finished copying it, it had no further use. His only regret was that the God of the Bible revived on her own. He had hoped to be the one to mold her body. What a shame. If he had done it, he definitely would've made her a loli. Not because he liked lolis or anything! He just thought it'd be funny if God were a loli. Takumi returned the spear to Cao Cao. "Here, take it." He lifted the control over Cao Cao and tossed the spear over. Cao Cao caught it quickly. He examined it closely, then looked toward the revived God. He was stunned too. Who would've thought the God of the Bible's will was inside his spear? And now she had resurrected? Everything that had happened today had left him speechless. He knew now—they weren't leaving unless Takumi allowed it. Ophis wasn't going to save them. She had basically defected. Relying on Indra to bail them out? Not happening. Still, Takumi didn't seem particularly interested in them. After returning the spear, he said: "You can go." "I'm done here." Cao Cao and the others blinked in shock. He was letting them go? Takumi glanced over and added: "I brought you here to copy your Sacred Gears. And to release the God of the Bible's will." "Now that that's done, I don't need you anymore." "You're free to leave." Where they went next was their problem. Takumi didn't care. The God of the Bible had returned. Whatever happened next in this world was Heaven's business. "Mr. Cao Cao, I'll leave it to you to escort them back." Michael was in high spirits. He didn't know why these people had gathered. But it didn't matter. They had their Lord again.