Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure Chapter 2116: Sending it away (2)

What I was attempting involved expanding the control range of the origin through sheer force.

The orb accomplished this by generating a surrounding area where divine energy remained steady.

This relic, forged by me from divine energy and compelled to stability within the mortal world, naturally possessed the ability to steady any divine energy approaching it.

However, this approach fell short for my needs, as my goal was to command the divine energy dispatched from my own body.

Reflecting on it, my mind turned to the method I'd employed with the whirlpool.

"It’s the flow, isn’t it? As long as I follow the flow, it should be stable enough to get far enough from me."

Yet, putting this into practice proved far simpler in words than in action.

Spotting the flow of divine energy wasn’t something I could do effortlessly.

Ultimately, the key insight struck while the orb rested in my grasp.

"I can sense it as long as I’m holding this thing...but I’m trying to learn how to use it without the orb." A bitter smile crossed my face as these words escaped me.

Still, managing without the orb remained beyond my current reach.

Thus, my sole option was to lean on the orb as a temporary aid until mastery came without it.

The orb served as my guide, illuminating the path forward until self-reliance took hold.

There was a touch of irony in relying on the orb to master independence from it, yet reality dictated as much.

Through the orb, observing the movement of creation divine energy became straightforward, as it persisted rather than vanishing upon departure. This hidden advantage made manipulating divine energy with the orb so effective.

Having practiced this mental imaging with the orb for some time, I felt prepared to attempt it solo.

"It kind of looks like a dagger..."

Those were the only words that came to mind as I gazed at the object hovering in the air.

Perfection eluded it, but progress had been made: I now knew how to propel divine energy outward by aligning with its flow. This allowed remote application of my creation divine energy, mirroring the orb’s capability.

Admittedly, it wasn’t identical, given my struggles to shape the form properly, but it marked a promising beginning.

A start was the best description, for it scarcely resembled my intended creation.

Further attempts confirmed the sheer difficulty of such feats.

"This power belongs to the gods, so it’s no surprise it’s not easily grasped by a mere human like me. But the deeper concern is, with each advancement in wielding it, am I drifting further from humanity?"

Such thoughts posed a genuine ethical quandary, as deeper command over this power seemed to erode my human essence—a troubling shift.

I cherished my human identity and had no desire to forfeit it...

Yet, with no alternatives at present and the necessity of this power undeniable, inaction wasn’t feasible.

Uncertain of the exact moment it would prove vital, I was certain it would shine against the forces of Destruction ahead.

Ignoring it simply wasn’t an option.

"I shouldn’t let them see what I’m doing...especially those people from the Holy Empire. They’ve already built a statue for me and if they see me doing things like this, there’s no guessing what kind of things they’ll do."

This formed my other lingering worry.

Reasoning with zealots from the Holy Empire was futile; even direct commands wouldn’t halt them.

They’d merely exploit some technicality to press on.

Much like with erecting that statue...

Should worshipers multiply, I’d be utterly at a loss.

The statue’s influence already tugged at my senses.

To this day, the power emanating from it registered clearly.

I recoiled from this sensation, as it signaled my growing godlike nature. Remaining mortal, not ascending to divinity, was my wish, making this a dire issue.

"I’m sure that they’ll use this to convince others if they were to find out, but it isn’t as if I would blame them. If someone had powers like these in my past life, then they certainly would have been worshiped as a god."

With no progress despite persistent efforts, continuing practice now seemed pointless. Clearly, some essential element evaded me, blocking further gains.

Fortunately, the whirlpool offered valuable lessons.

Its presence would heighten my perception of the flow beyond the orb’s teachings.

Thus, for the first time, I anticipated channeling divine energy into such a relic.

Still, apprehension overshadowed excitement somewhat, given the cons outweighing the pros in this endeavor.