Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2839: 579: Maya Joins the Team! The Origin of the Nest!

Upon hearing mention of the [Sky and Birds God], Rowling reflected inwardly:

"So it's him—then no issue at all."

The "Star Realm Atlas" details: Denis, the Sky and Birds God, possesses a measure of innate [Wind Divine Authority] plus gained [Bird Divine Authority], dwelling within the [Star Wilderness], classified as a Weak Divine Power User.

For Gods, innate divine authority forms the core of their might, so they typically gauge power by the extent of innate divine authority they command. Acquired divine authority, emerging afterward, usually proves less potent overall.

Numerous innate divine authorities tied to elements—such as Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water—have been shattered, split apart, and devoured by the Gods ages ago.

Commanding over 50% qualifies as [Absolute Divine Authority], granting total dominance and force within that realm.

It's much like being a primary stakeholder holding more than half the shares in a corporation.

In essence, provided the time has passed sufficiently, faith sources are plentiful, and divine power flows abundantly, the pinnacle reaches mighty godhood. Take the Heavenly Father and Mother of Earth from the seven orthodox gods—they each control over 50%, with greater portions yielding even more power.

Yet up to now, no deity has seized full 100% of any innate divine authority. Solely the Star Ancestor and his manifestations can completely dominate a whole innate divine authority!

Those grasping roughly 10%-20% of innate divine authority earn the label [Partial Divine Authority], typically capped at Intermediate Divine Power Users.

And for 1%-10%, that's [Some Divine Authority], a step above zero, limited to Weak Divine Power Users.

Weak Gods mastering just 1% make up a huge share in the astral realm, their power ranking as the weakest among all Level 10 beings. Even a Level 10 Lord from before the 200th layer of the Abyss surpasses them in strength.

To a Legendary Wizard, dispatching these poses no real challenge.

Below 1%, such fragments spread widely through the Great Angel hosts serving each God. Still, following the idea that any bit counts as divine authority, these angels and demigods routinely refer to themselves as [Gods].

Their slivers of divine authority essentially serve as "shares" granted by each Main God, which can be withdrawn or reclaimed whenever desired.

Thus, from the Star Ancestor down to the angels, this vast hierarchy employs divine authority to frame the astral world like a colossal "publicly traded enterprise."

An ultimate overseer, the "Star Ancestor," sits at the heart.

The rest—"major shareholders" and "minor ones"—occupy the surrounding tiers in order of rank.

Oh, and crowds of "investors" endlessly exploited for faith power, separated from the shareholders' realm, existing only to fuel the Gods' divine power.

Denis counts as an unremarkable weak god, lacking notable ties or heritage, simply existing in the Star Wilderness while overseeing his modest territory.

That's precisely why Rowling declared it fine.

Right now, Nora remains unprepared for conflict with the astral world, yet she understands Levi surely had motives for rescuing Maya. Thus, she chose not to intervene.

Discovering Maya was female caught Levi off guard slightly.

He and the Blood Knight both shared some link to her.

Levi inquired:

"You've already clashed with the Sky God. What's your next move?"

Maya wavered, her face shifting through various emotions, before she bowed her head and replied:

"You rescued me, my lord. I can't simply depart without settling the debt. I'd like to remain at your side to return the favor. Please accept me."

"Are you certain?"

Levi felt a surge of delight inside.

He had pulled Maya from peril exactly intending to retain her.

As an element of his White Emperor Dragon bloodline—though not truly a dragon—Maya suited his requirements for bloodline essence ideally. He still needed level 9 secret medicines focused on endurance and physique.

"Yes, I'm certain."

Maya's eyes shone with resolve.

From the moment she first encountered Levi and detected her bloodline echoing in him, she aimed to approach and probe deeper.

Her two millennia of wandering across planes had bestowed wisdom and insight surpassing other legendary beings, allowing her to spot Levi's exceptional nature right away!

This individual carried the spark for Level 10!

So, she intentionally planted a Golden Feather as a token, seeking to leave a positive mark on him. Once he ascended to level 9, tales of his exploits reached her during travels, solidifying her judgment.

Lately, word spread of Nora's recruitment drive—even legendary creatures could join the congress in this mighty super-civilization—so she resolved to offer loyalty.

An unforeseen mishap struck close to Nora, but luckily, her path didn't end in death there. Fate guided her back to Levi, culminating in this moment.

Levi grinned and responded:

"No repayment required. For the time being, stay alongside me. We're gearing up for a voyage; your expertise could prove useful. Once it's done, come back to Nora with me. This is Lady Rowling from the Supreme Council."

Maya quickly and humbly uttered:

"Thank you, my lady!"

Rowling gave a nod and a warm smile. At last, she grasped how Levi managed to win over countless giant dragons and legendary beings.

...

Denis Divine Country.

"Main God, catastrophe strikes—while patrolling, we spotted a Maya and planned to seize it as your mount, but interlopers ambushed us en route."

"Main God, the blame falls on us... Please uncover the fool who dared this and deliver justice!"

The pair of angels arrived to vent their grievances.

A figure with a dour expression, blending human and bird traits like a vulture, his bare scalp chilled, his divine robe billowing, swiftly invoked his divine techniques.

This whole region fell under his Divine Domain; as the God of Birds, his skills in Perception shone brightest, wrapped in Divine Light, his slit-like vulture eyes glowing green, unveiling a vision ahead of him: