Volume 5 Chapter 0071 Hedonistic Gods - I, The Dragon Overlord

"My Lord God Louie, it is all thanks to your support that I have ascended to godhood." The Goddess of Wealth, Danluciel, exudes exuberance and vitality. Her voice is as crisp as a young girl’s tinkling chime. She dons rather flashy attire, her figure delicate and slender. Her robes are adorned with dazzling gems and sequins of precious metals. Her boots, made of gold, are encrusted with large pearls, and astonishingly, even her cape is woven from golden coins. Louie couldn't help but critique her sense of style internally. Although his daughter Alexia, the dragon, also enjoys embellishing her outfits with precious metals, gems, and coins, her elven heritage perhaps lends an artistic flair to her attire, unlike this goddess's ostentation. Each god has their own preferences. Louie refrained from commenting further. In the world of San Soliel, merchants tend to be quite flamboyant, contrasting starkly with the nobles who pursue elegance and sophistication. "Princess Danluciel, your success in becoming a god is wholly your own achievement. I had little to do with it," Louie responded warmly, yet the underlying pride of the dragon race was unmistakable. His words were not without reason. Danluciel had painstakingly prepared for her ascension, leaving no room for error. Her success was a natural outcome, devoid of any risks. Yet despite the truth, the Goddess of Wealth blinked her golden eyes, which resembled coins, radiantly at Louie and laughed merrily. "How could it not be related to you, Lord Louie? Your presence ensured that neither demigods nor true gods harbored covetous thoughts, smoothing my path to godhood." The ingenuity of the Goddess of Wealth was undeniable, delightfully sophisticated and worldly. Even without Louie, the God of Love and Beauty, Shuni, would have sheltered her. Yet she gracefully attributed her success to Louie in an endearing tone, pleasing the dragon. Aware that Louie would be her ruler in the future—and that the Church of Wealth required support from the Dragon Kingdom and the Dragon God Church—this business-savvy goddess endeared herself to Louie. Her charm did not diminish her divine status; instead, she acted like an intimate woman playfully coaxing a man, effortlessly closing the gap between them. Louie silently praised her. He preferred individuals with high emotional intelligence, much like this Goddess of Wealth, or the queen of the Subila Kingdom who endeared herself to him. Thinking of Andelia, Louie felt a twinge of regret. Her progress towards godhood was likely slower than other demigods. Compared to those who'd lived for millennia, her life experience could hardly compete. Whether she succeeded would depend on her efforts alone. Despite his thoughts straying to another woman, Louie's demeanor remained unchanged. With a hearty laugh, he invited the Lady of Wealth, "Princess Danluciel, this must be your first visit to my divine realm. It shall be your residence henceforth. Allow me to show you around!" "Save for Lady Shar's 'Shadow Realm' in the southeast, you may choose any location to establish your divine domain. Avoid venturing into the territory of that mysterious lady. You have the freedom to create whatever you desire here. A deity should act according to their own whims. This is the only piece of advice I can offer as your principal diety." Louie accompanied the newly ascended goddess around his domain, introducing her to the realm. Now as vast as the combined lands of China and America, this divine realm remained small compared to an entire plane. Nevertheless, within this territory, Louie wielded the omnipotence of a mighty deity. Moreover, a divine realm can be infinitely expanded. Provided sufficient divine power, its dimensions can stretch endlessly. Yet most gods do not overly concern themselves with the size of their domain, as long as it accommodates their followers. Louie felt the same. The Goddess of Wealth followed Louie with interest, leisurely strolling through the beautiful godly realm, attentively absorbing his teachings on the responsibilities and considerations of divinity. She listened quietly, eagerly soaking up the knowledge she needed, occasionally nodding in agreement with Louie's words. This goddess often reminded Louie of the Goddess of Love and Beauty and the Goddess of Joy at the 'Brightwater Temple.' Their personalities shared the same zeal and vivacity. It was no surprise that Danluciel once sought a place for her divine kingdom at the 'Brightwater Temple.' Goddesses pursuing love and joy brim with vitality, a natural disposition. As the Goddess of Wealth, those with riches typically yearn for indulgence and enjoyment. True to her nature, Danluciel's personality was predictably fitting. The gods moved swiftly, and before long, Louie had escorted the Goddess of Wealth around his realm. He had little else to introduce. Once Danluciel adjusted to her divine role, understanding would naturally follow. "Well, this is the general overview. Currently, your divine rank is at 0. You must swiftly ascend to rank 1 and establish your own divine kingdom here. Link its laws with mine, and only then will you become a minimally qualified deity. Once accomplished, I'll introduce you to other members of our pantheon," Louie concluded with a smile. "Both the God of Good Dragons and the God of Evil Dragons are friendly deities. I'm confident we'll collaborate harmoniously throughout our immortal existence." "Thank you for your guidance. It will serve me well. So, as a dragon, are you off to hunt your prey again?" Danluciel queried with a glitter in her coin-like eyes, her tone full of ambiguity. At the 'Brightwater Temple,' she had witnessed Louie's revelry with the Goddesses of Love and Beauty and Joy. Being an epicurean herself, she had been swept along quite willingly, partaking in a few days of debauchery. From then, she knew her principal deity carried a more indulgent streak than other dragons. "Princess Danluciel, as lovely as you are, you too are among my prey!" Louie declared openly. Among gods, there was little need for discretion. Personal affairs were not ammunition for censure. Even the Dawn Goddess, holder of the virtue of justice, would not critique the licentious lives of deities, for gods should live as they please. Therefore, among gods, straightforwardness reigned. Subtle probing and caution were not esteemed among them. The Goddess of Wealth beamed, "To be one of my principal deity's prey is my honor." "Once Princess Danluciel establishes her divine realm and avatar, let us head to the 'Brightwater Temple.' I'm sure Lady Shuni and Princess Liela would warmly welcome you." Recalling those unrestrained days with the goddesses, Louie felt a pang of nostalgia. "Delighted!" The Goddess of Wealth responded vibrantly, her merry laughter akin to the delightful clang of coins upon the ground. --- In the 'Sleeping Dragon Temple,' meanwhile, Louie was also presently meeting with the demigod lich Patricia and the angel once known as Tanarra, the Sword of Dawn.