## Chapter 1772 – Sword God Who Returned – Goddess Ascension
ㅡRing-a-ling!
Sales figures were updating in real-time.
It was a truly terrifying speed. Whether it was online, phone orders, or in-store purchases, all the records were being comprehensively compiled and reflected.
“Wow! You darkie! It’s selling like crazy!”
“Just how high are we planning to go! Humans really do know what’s good!”
“Human wealth is becoming frightening! Oh my god! It’s a huge success! A huge success!”
They were cheering while looking at the screen.
Are you that happy to see how popular you are? Of course, I’m happy too. Seeing my wives so happy makes me want to die from cuteness.
“Hehehe, this is a complete success, isn’t it?”
How much is that in money? Raising funds for the Cheonma Divine Kingdom is so easy. Another massive influx of money is about to come in.
“Hmph.”
Khadia, with her arms crossed, laughed beside me.
“Isn’t it obvious? We are gods. Beings worthy of worship. It’s only natural that humans are falling head over heels for us.”
“That’s right. But to be this popular… sob! I never knew the people of the Cheonma Divine Kingdom were so devout!”
Elise was moved.
But I think she’s missing the point a little?
“Elise. There’s definitely some devotion involved, but that’s not the whole story.”
“Yes? Saint? What do you mean by that?”
I already know this, but the reason humans are so enthusiastic about us isn’t just because of faith.
“Our overwhelming beauty and visuals. In reality, most people are probably more captivated by that than by doctrine.”
And we also have power.
“Well, visuals are important, aren’t they? No one dislikes beautiful gods. Doctrine is the same. That’s true.”
“Right?”
The reason we’re so popular is entirely because we’re beautiful beings. As Khadia said, visuals are important.
“Of course, but this fervor isn’t just because of looks! It’s all because the buyers are devout people! That’s at least 70%!”
“70%, huh? Hehehe. Well, that’s true too.”
So about 30% is our visuals, huh?
“It started as a bit of fun, but seeing the people uniting their hearts like this makes me think we did a good thing. Don’t you think? All of humanity will buy these souvenirs and enjoy talking about them. Whether it’s family or friends, everyone will be happy!”
Elise said with a bright smile…!
“Elise! Who told you to say such pretty things! Come here! I’m going to bite you!”
“Ah! Saint! You can’t bite meee!”
How can she be so thoughtful!
“Hoo hoo hoo, that’s right. At first, it was a kind of competition, but thinking about how this will make humans happy makes me happy too.”
“I agree. I, the Holy Maiden, think so too. This is a really good event.”
I think it was a good idea to do it.
ㅡRustle!
Anyway, the numbers kept updating. But this feels like one of those music ranking announcement shows?
We continued to talk while watching the screen.
“Wow, by the way, it’s really selling overwhelmingly. Hey. Isn’t it possible that everything will sell out?”
“Of course, we anticipated that and set the quantities accordingly… but it seems like it really might sell out? The firepower is beyond expectations.”
Karin and Risha said that.
“Definitely.”
The numbers are still updating. Of course, we anticipated this situation, so there’s still a lot left, but is it really possible that everything will sell out?
Did I underestimate humans too much?
“Katt. If that happens, we’ll have to produce a second batch, won’t we?”
“Exactly! The battle won’t be decided in the first round!”
“Heh heh heh. Well, it’s ‘us’, isn’t it? This kind of result is only natural.”
“That’s right!”
They’re all just sticking their noses in the air. Seeing them like this makes me feel a sense of pure cuteness. Just stay in your twenties, really.
As we were talking.
“Honestly, I thought I was going to be forgotten, but my stuff is selling well too.”
Ari said with a faint smile.
As she said, Ari’s stuff is selling well too.
“See, Ari. Huh? Just because Ari is quiet doesn’t mean she’s unpopular. Everyone knows Ari’s charm.”
Definitely!
Everyone knows Ari’s charm!
“That’s been proven…!”
Honestly, Ari used to be a bit quiet, didn’t express her feelings well, and was indifferent to most things in the world, so she had a bit of a lack of presence.
I admit that…! Even so, Ari’s breast milk was the most delicious. It’s a particularly strong memory.
That Ari has changed a lot too!
“Ari! Look at those updating numbers! It’s all because Ari has changed that it’s like that!”
“I don’t really care about human evaluations. But it feels good to see the numbers going up, Father.”
“Hahahaha! Sob…!”
Why do I feel like I’m about to cry…
“Sniff… Ari has really changed a lot… I’m so proud of her.”
“I’m deeply moved, sob!”
“Ari has changed a lot…!”
Karin, Risha, and Claudia said while wiping away tears. I feel like I’m about to cry too.
“But Father?”
“Hmm? Why?”
“Humans don’t know that my personality has changed, do they? So, my personality changing has nothing to do with those numbers, does it?”
“Ah.”
“Ah.”
“Ah.”
Ah.
“Vi, visuals! So Ari is like that just because of her visuals! She’s the Goddess of Earth! The Goddess of Earth!”
“Nice! That’s it! Winia!”
Winia’s good save!
“Hehehe, is that so? Yes. I guess that’s it. Thank you, Winia Unnie.”
“You don’t have to thank me! Whew!”
Anyway, it continued to update like that.
“Katt. It’s still updating. It really looks like it’s going to sell out.”
“You’re telling me.”
“I wonder if we can’t determine the ranking?”
“That’s a bit of a shame.”
Karin said, stroking her lips.
“That’s right. I think it would be a bit of a shame if we don’t decide it here. Don’t you think?”
“No, Liz Nuna. But is there even a first-place prize? Are you that excited?”
“There’s no particular prize, but aren’t you curious?”
If everything sells out anyway, we’ll just have to aim for the second round.
ㅡRustle.
The numbers kept going up like that.
ㅡSold out.
ㅡSold out.
ㅡSold out.
ㅡSold out.
Finally, it really did sell out!
And everyone sold out!
“Everything’s sold out! Wow! I expected it, but I didn’t think it would be like this!”
And we calculated the quantities expecting even this!
“Amazing, amazing. Ari is resurrected like a dog.”
Ari made a brush out of plants and gently shook it.
“In the end, everything sold out! Claudia! We need to prepare the second batch quickly!”
“Okay! Leave it to me!”
Claudia, as the Minister of Culture, oversees all of this!
“I’ll immediately start taking reservations for the second batch!”
ㅡFlash!
Claudia opened a gate and went over there. And she returned shortly after.
“I gave the instructions. I anticipated this situation to some extent. Now the reservation quantities will appear on the screen!”
“As expected of Claudia!”
“Hoo, so that means the decision is about to be made. There’s no limit to the ‘reservation quantities’, is there?”
“That’s right! Now the real ranking will be determined!”
At Claudia’s words.
ㅡWhoosh.
They began to emit energy.
The heat of competition.
“So that’s what it is. It’s a real competition now, huh? Keuheuh, this is a bit nerve-wracking, isn’t it?”
“Well, everything sold out once, so there’s nothing to be disappointed about. From now on, let’s enjoy the competition.”
“Um, Unnies? I’m a little hesitant to say this, but I think I’m going to be in first place.”
“Hey! It’s me!”
“No! It’s me!”
Which of these three, Karin, Liz, and Winia, will be the highest ranked?
“Winia-nim! You’re overflowing with confidence!”
“I have a confidence pouch here.”
“If we’re going to go that far, I have one too!”
ㅡRustle!
Currently, the number of reservations is increasing at a similar pace. But is this battle going to be decided today? I’m sure there was a time limit, wasn’t there?
“Claudia? But wasn’t there a time limit today?”
“Time limit? Ah!”
Ah?
“Ah, that’s right! Time limit! There was a time limit!”
There was, as expected!
“What?! Wait! Then what happens to the competition!”
“No, Unnie! You set a time limit?!”
“O, of course I had to set one! I can’t do it for days!”
“That’s true, but!”
“Let’s see… Everyone! There are only 3 minutes left!”
Only 3 minutes left!
“Then this Cheonma Kim Katt will have to decide it right here! Exactly 3 minutes from now! I’ll end the reservations then! Let’s use that to determine the ranking! How about it?”
At those words, my wives nodded.
“Well… I can’t help it. I wanted to watch it for longer, but that’s not bad either. I agree with Darkie.”
“I agree too.”
“This Nuna agrees too.”
Good.
Then it’s decided.
“Let’s do that! Then! The last 3 minutes!”
“Saint.”
“Elise, what is it?”
“Aren’t you a little disappointed? There will be people who want to buy more. I feel a little uncomfortable thinking about how disappointed those people will be.”
“We can release more next time, Elise.”
“Then it’s okay!”
Let’s really go for it this time!
“Okay, count! Let’s start the countdown!”
ㅡSwish!
At the same time as that shout, I covered the screen with my power!
“Ah! Katt! Why did you cover it!”
“Hey! Get it out of the way quickly!”
“Darkie, you’re dead!”
Ahem.
“Wait! I’ll look at the results and tell you! Okay, then! Let’s start the countdown! Five! Four! Three! Two! One!”
ㅡDing!
With that.
“Okay! Reservation purchase ended!”
The reservation purchase ended.
ㅡWhoosh.
A sense of tension began to linger. Everyone was staring at me. Only I can see the results now.
“Katt…! Announce it quickly! I can’t stand the suspense!”
“Okay. I’ll look at it now and tell you.”
ㅡSlide.
I slightly opened the curtain I had covered and looked at the results myself.
But?!
“No way?!”
What’s going on!
“No! Hey! Why! Don’t be surprised by yourself, show us the screen!”
“Katt! Do you want to be scolded by your Nunas! Stop stalling and tell us quickly!”
“Katt-nim, hurry!”
Then let’s announce 9th place and 1st place first!
“Okay! I’ll announce 9th place and 1st place first!”
ㅡGasp!
Silence immediately fell.
I said the results.
“9th place is Winia!!!”
“What?!”
ㅡFlash!
Winia immediately kicked off the ground and flew over!
“No way, why am I in last place!!!!!! Darkie!!!! Get it out of the way quickly!!! Get the curtain out of the way quickly!!!! I’ll look and check myself!!!! Aaaaaaaah!!!!!”
Winia, screaming like a pterodactyl… No. Didn’t you put the ranking in that chest pouch?
