Chapter 23: Ch 23: New items

"System shop, open!" Sunny declared, unable to contain the surge of excitement he felt at the prospect of exploring new items. He knew from discussions in the God chat that Two specific items were universally available to every God. The remaining two items, however, were uniquely tailored to each God's world type and its specific needs, as determined by the System. Thus, Sunny anticipated a total of four new items in his shop. As the shop interface materialized, displaying its enticing new offerings, Sunny reviewed the list. [Talent Appraising Ball (B-Grade): A ball which shows the name, grade and description of the talent of the person touching this ball. Cost: 1000 Faith points] [Random Buff (ungraded): Upon buying, a lifeform will gain a random buff for 5 Godly days. Cost: 5000 Faith points] [Divine Embryo (Ungraded): An embryo of a living organism. A god can choose the shape and ability of this embryo with the use of faith points. It will be forever loyal to the God and never disobey him. Cost: 30000 Faith points] [God's Eye (SSS-Grade): Upon buying, gives the God the ability to look at the past of his world, discern lies from any lifeform, see the threads of fate of a lifeform and find the optimal path for a lifeform to take in their life. Cost: 100000 Faith points] "As expected, the Talent Appraising Ball and Random Buff are here," Sunny murmured to himself, recognizing the two universally available items. His prime focus, however, immediately gravitated towards the other two items—the Divine Embryo and God's Eye—those specifically tailored to his world's needs and current stage of development, which the System clearly indicated he needed most. Sunny didn't ponder for long. With his current overflowing Faith reserves, he swiftly and decisively bought all the items without batting an eye. He was, without a doubt, one of the most wealthy and affluent Gods in his universe at this moment. While many other Gods were still meticulously collecting Faith points, agonizing over whether to buy even one or two coveted items, Sunny was already moving to acquire and utilize all the new additions to his shop. As he confirmed his purchases, two distinct system notifications chimed simultaneously in his divine awareness. [Congratulations God Cosmos for gaining the Buff: Innovation (A-Grade)] [Congratulations God Cosmos for acquiring God's Eye!] [God's Eye is pairing with God Cosmos...] Sunny felt a sensation in his eyes, not of pain, but of intense heat. The entire integration process was surprisingly smooth, a seamless merging of divine essence. He felt his perception sharpen dramatically, his senses expanding. His eyes, though still appearing normal to any outside observer, now glimmered with a newfound, potent divine power. [Pairing complete] With a calm demeanor, Sunny directed his enhanced gaze towards a random lifeform on Veridia, focusing his intent on viewing its past. The entire life of that lifeform, from birth to its current moment, flashed before Sunny's eyes like a rapidly playing movie. In mere seconds, Sunny possessed more intimate knowledge of the lifeform's thoughts, experiences, and hidden motivations than even its closest companions. "Oh, so it consumes Faith," Sunny remarked, feeling a barely perceptible decrease in his vast Faith reserves. He checked the cost. "Only 10 Faith points?" Sunny found the cost of this immensely powerful ability incredibly cheap, a truly negligible expenditure for such profound insight. Sunny decided to postpone further experiments with his new God's Eye for later, prioritizing his immediate focus on the newest buff he had just received. He brought up the details of the buff. [Buff name: Innovation] [Grade: A] [Description: The chances of innovating something new by the lifeforms within your world will significantly increase.] [Time left: 5 Godly days] "This is exactly what I needed the most," Sunny said aloud, a renewed sense of purpose invigorating him. He knew that even though he could easily intervene directly, manifesting countless advanced weapons, teaching complex techniques, or simply giving his people fully formed technologies, he deliberately refrained from doing so. His philosophy was to foster true evolution. He wanted his lifeforms to learn to innovate things on their own, to develop their own solutions, and to forge their own paths forward. He had merely paved a broad way for them when he had previously gifted the basic weapons and magic techniques. His intention then was for them to focus on mastering those foundational concepts, establishing a base. But now, with this A-Grade Innovation buff, the pace of ingenuity across Veridia would surely increase rapidly. His people could now actively work to build weapons that ideally suited their unique needs and fighting styles. They could discover new techniques through experimentation, pushing the boundaries of their understanding and allowing individuals to truly maximize their professional grades and reach their full potential. Currently, in both the elven and human races, there existed a class of individuals known as priests or shamans. These individuals were responsible for conducting the monthly offerings to Cosmos and, by virtue of their direct connection to the divine, held the highest positions within their respective races, second only to the elected or appointed leaders. Just as Rune, the shaman of the human race, lay sleeping peacefully in his tribal hut, a melodious voice, imbued with divine grace and the ethereal quality of a higher being, resonated directly within his mind. "For the next 135 years, may your world bring forth boundless innovations for Veridia." The very same voice, carrying the identical divine decree, sounded simultaneously within the sleeping mind of the Elven Shaman. The very next day, in both the elven and human capitals, urgent sittings of the top-most leaders were convened. There, with solemn faces and hushed tones, they discussed the profound Divine Decree received by their respective shamans. The result of this decree was not long in coming. Indeed, just that day, across numerous settlements, many individuals among the populace, imbued with this newfound spark of inspiration, innovated various practical tools and concepts that profoundly aided the humans in countless ways. Simple yet revolutionary implements like more efficient axes, methods for controlled fire usage, and techniques for crafting more durable leather clothing began to appear. This immediate and tangible manifestation of the divine blessing served to make their belief in Sunny, their God Cosmos, even stronger, cementing his place as their benevolent, guiding deity. Dear Valued Readers, This is your author, reaching out with a quick update on our journey together. My college semester is about to begin this week, which means my schedule will become significantly busier. As a result, the update frequency for our beloved novel will likely shift to three Chapters per week. Please know that this is a baseline, and I am absolutely committed to writing and uploading more whenever my time allows. Your enthusiasm fuels my pen, and I'll seize every opportunity to deliver more of Veridia's unfolding saga to you. Speaking of Veridia, I'd love to hear your thoughts! As we've journeyed this far, please consider sharing your honest reviews and impressions. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and helps me immensely. Thank you so much for your incredible support and for reading along with me until now. Your dedication means the world. Warmly, Cosmos_07