God Simulator: The Goddesses In The Simulation Are All Real

Chapter 74: The First Test Subject For The Avatar Meditation Method

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[Even though you had discussed the possibility of passing your godhead to her if you were on the verge of death, you realized that it wasn't as simple as just handing it over.]

[Evangeline's soul, being a divine soul, could withstand the absorption of a godhead. However, her mortal body couldn't.]

[If she attempted to absorb your complete godhead, her body would be obliterated by the sudden influx of divine power.]

[Even her divine soul would struggle to absorb a full godhead instantly. Absorbing the shattered fragments of her Winter godhead had been one thing, but taking in a complete godhead from a Median True God was on a different level entirely. The power would overwhelm her unless she prepared herself.]

[There was another complication. After absorbing Evangeline's Winter godhead, the godhead within your body had become entirely your own. It no longer held any traces of her former godhead.]

[For Evangeline to absorb it, you'd have to shatter your godhead into fragments, much like her original godhead.]

[But here was the dilemma. If you were mortally wounded and sent your godhead to Evangeline, the Outer God or Kania would almost certainly sense the transfer and move in to stop it.]

[Evangeline wouldn't have the time to absorb a shattered godhead without being vulnerable to attack.]

[Absorbing a complete godhead could be done in an instant, although adjusting to it would take time. But absorbing a shattered godhead would take longer, and with the Outer God and Kania looming, time was a luxury you wouldn't have.]

[In essence, while passing your godhead to Evangeline in a critical moment seemed like a viable plan, the time required to absorb a shattered godhead made it nearly impossible to pull off without risking both of your lives.]

[This was why you had been searching for ways to increase Evangeline's power and the strength of her body and soul. She needed to be able to withstand the full absorption of a godhead in an instant if the worst came to pass.]

[As you and Evangeline sat together, the weight of the situation became clearer. You discussed the two methods that you had compiled over the past year, knowing that desperate times called for desperate measures.]

["We have two options," you began, your tone hesitant. "We can either subject one avatar master to endless near-death experiences through torture or have another meditate in complete isolation. Both methods will push their avatars to evolve, but... the price they'll pay won't be small."]

[Evangeline looked uneasy, her brow furrowing as she considered the proposal. "We would be putting them through hell. The torture method—subjecting someone to near-death experiences repeatedly—it's cruel, even if it could help them attain Zenith or Celestial. And as for the meditation method... placing someone in a desolate world for years of isolation could break them as much as strengthen them."]

[You nodded grimly, understanding her reluctance. "I know. But we don't have a choice. If this works, you could attain the power you need to absorb my godhead. Without this, the Outer God will recover in nine years, and we'll be powerless to stop him."]

["And Kania," Evangeline said bitterly, "he's turned against everything he once protected. If not for his betrayal, we could've faced the Outer God together." She gritted her teeth. "Now we have to fight both."]

[You sighed. "The Outer God might be taking his time recovering, but make no mistake—he's watching. That attack a year ago was just a warning. He's still healing, using Kania as a distraction. Once he's back at full strength, we'll be out of time."]

[Evangeline clenched her fists. "So we're really going through with this, then? We're going to experiment on two avatar masters to see if this method works, in the hope that I can use the one that yields results without unnecessary suffering."]

[You met her gaze, your expression conflicted but firm. "It's not ideal, but it's the only way. I won't risk you in an unproven experiment, Evangeline. I admit, I value you more than the lives of those we'll be testing this on."]

[Evangeline's expression softened, a mix of emotions crossing her face. She cherished your love and the fact that you prioritized her, but her duty as the former Goddess of Winter weighed heavily on her.]

["I'm grateful that you feel that way," she said softly, "but I can't ignore the lives of the people I'm meant to protect. As much as I love that you're putting me first, it feels wrong to sacrifice others in my place."]

[Her voice was filled with conflict as she continued, "I understand why you've made this choice, and part of me is relieved you won't risk my life. But another part of me hates that we have to put anyone in harm's way at all."]

[You sighed, knowing that her words came from a place of deep compassion. "I know. And I know it goes against everything you stand for. But if we don't take these risks, we won't stand a chance when the time comes to face the Outer God. I'm not doing this lightly, but I can't lose you. Not when we're this close."]

[Evangeline nodded slowly, her eyes full of both love and sorrow. "We'll just have to make sure this works," she said, determination settling into her voice. "For their sake and for the world's."]

[Soon enough, you both agreed to move forward with the experiment.]

[The first candidate was the old monk, a man who had reached Zenith purely through his cultivation of mind and soul. He was the ideal subject for testing the meditation method.]

[After meeting with him again and explaining the plan, the monk, after much contemplation, agreed to participate.]

[The old monk sat quietly, his gaze fixed on the horizon, his face a mix of calm acceptance and deep thought. You and Evangeline had explained the situation to him in detail—the looming threat of the Outer God, Kania's betrayal, and the uncertain future of the world.]

[He listened carefully, and while the story was almost unbelievable, he trusted your words. After all, you were the Uncrowned Emperor of Humanity, and Evangeline, as the heiress of the Solstice Family, held significant influence. There was no reason for you to lie.]

["I've spent my life in meditation," the monk began, his voice low but steady. "It's brought me to Zenith, but I know that I've exhausted my potential. At my age, I don't have the luxury of time."]

[He sighed softly, as if accepting his fate. "But if this is the last thing I can do, to help the world and those who come after me, then I'll do it."]