Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure Chapter 2235: Appointment

"Since I cannot directly intervene, a means for indirect interference must exist."

While a thought had already surfaced the moment I voiced this, I had been attempting to devise an alternative.

The method that came to mind was not one I particularly wished to employ.

It involved stepping beyond the bounds of the mortal realm.

It was a path that bordered upon the divine.

Yet, no other solution presented itself.

"Proceeding with this requires extreme caution. Any misstep could plunge the entire world into utter chaos..."

Drawing a deep breath, I meticulously surveyed the world, held in frozen stillness.

The time freeze remained active as I analyzed the destructive energy's spread and its reach.

My current objective was to identify suitable candidates for my chosen representatives.

I was emulating the actions of deities from my own world.

Naturally, the authority I bestowed would be far less than what I received.

It would be akin to the power granted to priests across various churches.

My fervent hope was that this would prove sufficient to combat the destructive force.

Should it fall short, more drastic measures would be unavoidable.

With my decision made, I released the temporal suspension, allowing the world to resume its flow.

At this juncture, the world found itself amidst an industrial revolution, harnessing the power of steam. Technology had advanced considerably, and transportation networks were expanding.

The world was no longer isolated; people traveled extensively, facilitating the rapid dissemination of information.

Consequently, any revealed prophecy was instantly broadcast across the globe.

News outlets did not hesitate, reporting the divine pronouncements stemming from the singular religion universally embraced.

"Verily, the world shall soon confront a cataclysm heralding its end."

Such a revelation made it exceedingly difficult for the world's inhabitants to dismiss.

Naturally, skepticism persisted, with some dismissing the prophecy as a hoax or a governmental ploy for control.

However, the emergence of divine magic rendered denial increasingly improbable.

Initially, only one individual manifested this power, but soon, others began to exhibit the same ability.

It appeared to be a gift bestowed only upon the devout, those possessing unwavering faith in the divine.

The appearance of this holy magic solidified the existence of the deity they worshipped in the eyes of many.

Instantly, the religious landscape of this world underwent a profound transformation.

The very existence of God had been unequivocally proven.

Numerous individuals conducted elaborate ceremonies, attempting to establish contact with me, yet I remained silent.

Sustained direct interaction was not feasible; it would ultimately harm this world more than help it.

An over-reliance on divine intervention could foster irrational behavior, stemming from an apathy towards self-reliance.

Thus, while faith surged anew, the world's fundamental structure remained largely unchanged.

The sole pervasive question was the meaning behind the divine prophecy of 'disaster'.

This was a foretelling impossible to ignore, especially when accompanied by divine empowerment.

Consequently, the world's governments united, initiating a global search for this prophesied catastrophe. Past divisions were set aside in their collective pursuit.

It mirrored the unified effort of the continent's diverse races against the encroaching forces of Destruction.

Yet, observing this filled me with a heavy heart.

"By nurturing their resolve, I am inadvertently hastening their confrontation with the forces of Destruction. Had I remained silent, their encounter would not have occurred so soon."

My influence on this world was proving paradoxical, its ultimate outcome uncertain.

Nevertheless, my decision was made, and I would see it through to its conclusion.

As time advanced, it was not long before the humans of this world encountered the destructive energy.

The destructive energy had been concealed beneath the earth, yet it was eventually discovered through the concerted efforts of the world's populace.

This included those who had been granted the gift of holy magic.

Their newfound sensitivity to such phenomena, granted by their holy magic, allowed them to guide the searching parties directly to the hidden destructive energy.The instant the destructive energy was detected, it violently struck out at those who had discovered it. It was not long before they understood that their only recourse against this destructive force was to employ holy magic. All other forms of power appeared to be consumed by the destructive energy upon contact. Upon grasping this, they knew instinctively that this was the 'disaster' foretold by their god. They also grasped that this was the very reason god had bestowed this power upon them initially. Without it, they would have been utterly helpless against this 'disaster'. "But can we even survive this?" This question echoed in the thoughts of everyone present as they gazed upon the destructive energy.