Chapter 286: Chapter 286


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    Syd noticed that while most of the faith energy absorbed by his Divine Core was converted into light energy, a small portion seemed to be absorbed directly into the core itself.


    Curious, he stopped the core from converting faith energy into light energy and allowed it to absorb faith energy entirely.


    Immediately, strands of faith energy gathered and flowed into the core.


    Syd felt a subtle shift in the Divine Core, and then a notification sounded:


    [Divine Core Experience +1]


    However, the change was minimal due to the limited faith energy avable. It became clear that upgrading the Divine Core would require a significant amount of faith energy.


    This realization led Syd to frown.


    It all came down to faith energy. Previously, he had regarded faith energy as optional, but


    now...


    Faith energy could upgrade the Divine Core, serve as a backup source for light energy, and elerate the unlocking of abilities and progress.


    Even if he exhausted his light energy while using Sunshine, faith energy could be converted into light energy to replenish his reserves.


    Faith energy had be his bottleneck.


    To acquire more, Syd turned his attention to the faint, interconnected lines of faith that stretched around him.


    Unblocking the prayers he had previously muted, he was instantly met with fervent invocations:


    "Lord Baldr, God of Light, grant me power, wealth, and strength..."


    "God, hear my plea..."


    These prayers were the result of his identity as the God of Light bing known. Despite his ambiguous stance, there would always be those willing to believe in him, hoping to gain something in return.


    After all, a living god had appeared before them, repeatedly demonstrating miracles and power.


    Most people prayed for wealth, strength, beauty, longevity, or health.


    Syd couldn''t help but grimace.


    "I''m just a fragmented God of Light, not some wish-granting omnipotent deity," he thought. "If I could do all that, I''d already be invincible."


    He wasn''t capable of fulfilling such grandiose requests- at least, not yet.


    Still, he reconsidered his stance on these prayers.


    His attention shifted to one of the most devout believers, someone he had encountered before.


    Following the thread of faith, Syd focused on a neat room.


    Inside knelt a middle-aged woman with blonde hair and dressed in white. She appeared to be in her forties, her hands sped in prayer.


    It was Audrey, the woman who had lost her sight after being attacked for being a mutant. Syd had restored her vision out of curiosity when she fervently prayed to him.


    To his surprise, Audrey''s faith had not only endured but deepened over time.


    The thread of faith connecting her to him was remarkably strong and clear-a sign of unwavering devotion.


    If most people were casual believers, Audrey could be described as a fanatic. Even in the face of life-threatening danger, she would likely never abandon her faith.


    What surprised Syd further was that Audrey had remained unharmed after her interrogation by S.H.I.E.L.D.


    Syd examined her surroundings and found no signs of surveince or danger.


    Just then, four people approached her home.


    A bearded man led the way, followed by three young adults-two men and one woman.


    The trio cautiously followed the man to Audrey''s door.


    Knock, knock...


    "Come in," Audrey''s voice called from inside.


    The group entered, and Audrey stood to greet them, her gaze curious as she looked at the three neers.


    "Are they here to join us?" she asked.


    The youngest of the trio, Martin, excitedly replied, "Yes, we want to join!"


    The other two, Mauro and Sarah, nodded eagerly.


    Hearing this, Audrey''s face lit up with joy.


    "Three more faithful to honor Lord Baldr!" she eximed with genuine happiness.


    Audrey had formed a small group devoted to the God of Light, Baldr, after her blessing and recovery.


    Though the group''s size had initially been modest, Audrey had been persistent in recruiting members, often stopping strangers on the street to ask if they were interested in worshiping the great God of Light.


    Recently, thanks to Baldr''s public disys of divine power, membership had begun to grow. Observing the scene, Syd was taken aback.


    "In such a short time, she''s managed to form a group like this?"


    One of the neers, Mauro, a pale young man with freckles, nervously asked, "If we follow Lord Baldr, will he bless us too?"


    Audrey paused before frowning slightly.


    "Faith in a god requires a pure heart," she exined. "We shouldn''t worship with selfish motives. Gods are not obligated-"n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    Noticing the disappointment on their faces, Audrey hesitated before adding, "But I can tell


    you that Lord Baldr has blessed me before."


    She pointed to her eyes.


    "I was once blind, and it was through Lord Baldr''s blessing that I regained my sight."


    Hearing her testimony, the young trio became visibly anxious.


    "Is it true?" Martin asked hesitantly. "Can you prove it?"


    Mauro and Sarah looked on expectantly.


    Audrey froze for a moment, unsure how to respond.


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