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The battlefield had grown silent, the last echoes of battle fading into the wind. Philippe's forces had secured victory, but he knew better than to celebrate too soon. The Forgotten Gods were not defeated; they had only been momentarily stalled. This was merely the beginning.

[New System Mission: The Expansion of Faith]

Objective: Spread divine influence beyond the kingdom's borders. Convert new believers, strengthen the realm, and prepare for divine retaliation.

Reward: 8000 Fate Points

Philippe floated above his temple, his presence radiating across the city. Below, his followers rejoiced, offering prayers and gratitude for their god's divine intervention. For the first time, they had seen true miracles—divine lightning, healing rain, and warriors imbued with celestial strength. Faith in him had soared, but faith alone would not be enough.

The Aftermath of Victory

Aya and Hiro stood before Philippe's altar, their faces weary yet determined. The battle had shaken the people, but it had also united them in faith. Their god was real. His power undeniable.

Aya was the first to speak. "The people are celebrating, but faith must be nurtured. If we do not guide them, doubt will creep in."

Hiro nodded. "And the Forgotten Gods won't remain passive. We need to strengthen our defenses before their next move."

Philippe's divine form pulsed with energy. "Then we do both. We spread our influence and prepare for war."

Using his Fate Points, Philippe unlocked new divine abilities:

Missionary Blessing (3000 Fate Points) – Grants followers divine charisma, making conversions easier.

Divine Smithing (3500 Fate Points) – Allows blacksmiths to forge weapons infused with divine energy.

Oracle's Reach (2500 Fate Points) – Enhances Aya's visions, allowing her to foresee divine threats with greater clarity.

Divine Fortress (5000 Fate Points) – Strengthens the kingdom's walls with divine energy, repelling both physical and supernatural attacks.

With these purchases, missionaries set forth, carrying Philippe's name to distant lands. The forges burned brighter as divine weapons were crafted, and Aya's visions sharpened, granting glimpses of the future.

The Expansion Begins

Philippe's name spread faster than expected. Villages that had once hesitated now welcomed his followers. Miracles were performed—droughts ended, the sick healed, and crops flourished. The people saw Philippe's power and abandoned their old gods. Temples bearing his symbol were erected, solidifying his divine presence.

But this rapid expansion did not go unnoticed.

A coalition of warlords and minor deities, fearful of Philippe's rise, began to rally against him. They saw his growing influence as a threat and gathered their forces to strike before his faith could solidify.

Hiro studied the enemy movements carefully. "They are mustering armies. If we do nothing, they will strike first."

Aya's voice was firm. "We must act before they do."

Philippe's presence burned brighter. "Then we make them an offer—join us, or be erased."

A Mysterious Visitor

That night, as Philippe observed his lands through his divine sight, he sensed something unusual. A lone figure approached the temple gates—not an army, not a spy, but a man draped in tattered robes, carrying a staff imbued with faint celestial energy.

Hiro and his guards intercepted him, but the stranger simply raised a hand in peace.

"I mean no harm," he said, his voice ancient yet steady. "I have come to speak with your god."

Aya narrowed her eyes. "You… are not fully human, are you?"

The old man chuckled. "Few things in this world are. But I am no enemy. I bring a warning."

Philippe materialized within the temple, his radiant form towering over the traveler. "Then speak. Who are you, and why have you come?"

The old man met Philippe's gaze without fear. "I am Renji, a Seer of the Forgotten Age. And I bring news of your greatest enemy."

The Forgotten Gods' Next Move

Renji stepped forward, his gaze dark. "The Forgotten Gods underestimated you once. They will not make that mistake again. This time, they are sending a champion—one who was once mortal but has long since transcended humanity. He will not come with an army. He will come alone… because he is strong enough to not need one."

Aya's breath caught. "A god-slayer?"

Renji nodded grimly. "His name has been lost to time, but his purpose remains. He has destroyed gods before… and he will do so again. If you are not ready, he will erase you from existence."

Philippe's divine aura flared. "Then I will be ready."

Preparations for War

The warning was clear: a greater battle was coming. Philippe poured his remaining Fate Points into new divine enhancements:

Divine Guardians (6000 Fate Points) – Grants his strongest warriors a fraction of divine power to battle supernatural threats.

Heaven's Barrier (7000 Fate Points) – A divine shield capable of repelling god-tier attacks, powered by believers' prayers.

The kingdom transformed into a holy empire, fortified and prepared. His warriors trained harder than ever, and his most devoted followers ascended to near-saintly levels of power.

Then, the sky darkened. The air grew heavy. A presence unlike any Philippe had felt before descended upon the land.

The Champion of the Forgotten Gods had arrived.

[New System Alert: Divine War Approaches]

[Threat Identified: The Champion of the Forgotten Gods]

The war of gods was no longer a distant threat. It was here.

[End of Chapter 16]