God Simulator: The Goddesses In The Simulation Are All Real

Hearing Aurielle's self-loathing, Linsley remained silent. He knew that no words he could offer would truly matter, given how dire the situation had become. If not for his ability to regress and his reliance on his system, both the Avatar World and Terra would have long since been devoured by the Outer Gods.

After all, no matter how powerful Aurielle was—even stronger than him—being a native of this universe had prevented her from surpassing the limits imposed upon her by it.

Linsley himself had to rely on traveling to worlds with higher power-level thresholds; otherwise, he too would have been stuck at Upper True God Initial Stage.

Reflecting on how badly outnumbered the righteous faction was, to the point of despair, Linsley thought, 'Even if I become stronger than Aurielle, I doubt I could defeat the Outer Gods. They're all Type 4 existences, and their sheer numbers alone could overwhelm her, let alone me.'

'I'm used to fighting a single Outer God, but this universe houses countless Outer Gods of noble status. These aren't the usual fodder I encountered in other worlds. I'll need to rely on my simulation talents if I want to stand a chance—talents that make me invincible within the same level.'

'I already have the gold-grade Veil of Invisibility talent, which allows me to assassinate even Outer Gods. But using it would alert them, and they'd likely band together. Even so, it guarantees I can take out a few of them. The more simulation talents I stockpile, the better my chances of overcoming their numerical advantage.'

Acknowledging his reliance on the system didn't discourage him. After all, it had already allowed him to free Terra from the Outer Gods, and even now, he continued doing good by eliminating Outer Gods in other worlds and universes.

'I could retire now, enjoy my time with Seraphina and Evangeline, and live peacefully, as both Terra and the Avatar World are no longer under threat. But that kind of thinking is naive and short-sighted. My home may be free, but the entire omniverse remains plagued by the Outer God Race. Countless universes have already fallen and been devoured by them.'

'Sigh. Even if I set aside the whole "greater good" argument, I still want to exterminate them. Not just because I abhor their existence, but also to ensure that when I start my family, my wives and future children won't live under the shadow of their threat.'

'While I may be powerful now—enough to be a local overlord in a galaxy as a Type 4 existence, capable of exterminating the cannon fodder among the Outer Gods—I don't want to be powerless against the stronger Type 4 Outer Gods. I have to protect myself, my wives, and the family we'll eventually build.'

'For my family's future, the Outer God Race must be exterminated. I'll stop at nothing to see their entire race wiped out.'

With renewed determination, Linsley solidified his resolve. This wasn't about the greater good—it was about building a future where he and his loved ones could live without fear. Helping others was just a side benefit.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Though Linsley wasn't evil, he admitted to himself that he was selfish. He wouldn't sacrifice the world for his wives or himself, but he would always prioritize their safety over anyone else's.

'If I can't protect myself and my loved ones, how can I hope to protect the world—or an entire universe?'

With his thoughts clear, Linsley cleaned up the battlefield and ceased his fight with Aurielle.

He had come to understand that she wasn't his enemy. Rather, she was the secret of the Diviner World that he had sought since the start of this god simulation.

The reason Linsley hadn't ascended to the higher realm was his determination to uncover that very secret. Now that he'd learned it was Aurielle—the Superpower God's human incarnation, the one who had defeated the Outer God in the previous god simulation—he felt there was little reason to remain in the Diviner World.

That said, he still had unfinished business: meeting Lucy and addressing the virus that had spread across the world. Only then could he decide whether to ascend or remain for a little longer.

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While Linsley was cleaning up the battlefield, Aurielle would occasionally pester him with questions or strike up a conversation. He didn't mind her company, so he indulged her, sharing more about himself, and Aurielle did the same in return.

Aurielle already knew he was a regressor, and frankly, Linsley didn't care much about keeping that part of his identity a secret—as long as no one discovered his system. Being a regressor or transmigrator was significant, but it wasn't as critical to protect as the existence of his system.

By allowing others to know that he was a transmigrator and regressor—especially those he trusted or sought to gain the trust of, like Aurielle—he could use those identities as a decoy.

It would divert suspicion and prevent others from speculating about his true identity. This way, he could safeguard the secret of being a system user while letting them believe he was merely a special but conventional anomaly.

After all, sharing a secret was one of the most effective ways to build trust, particularly when the other person wasn't inherently malicious.

Once Aurielle learned he was a World God and a regressor who had already killed Outer Gods, Linsley noticed a shift in her demeanor. She became less defensive, and her lively personality no longer felt like a facade. For the first time, she truly treated him as a friend.

Acknowledging this change, Linsley reciprocated and didn't treat her as a stranger anymore. The two began exchanging more information, with Linsley gaining valuable insights into the origin of gifts, the history of the Diviner World, and even the higher realm's structure and inner workings.

Aurielle shared everything she knew about the higher realm, ensuring he wouldn't be oblivious to its hierarchy, power levels, and the complexities of its dynamics.

Although she admitted it had been a few hundred years since she'd left the higher realm, her knowledge was still invaluable and painted a vivid picture of the challenges he might face upon ascending.

While Linsley continued repairing the battlefield and reconstructing destroyed buildings using his Unlimited Gun Works to create restoration guns, he mulled over what he had learned. 'It seems the power suppression in this universe is far more severe than I anticipated.'

He pondered the unique mechanics of power suppression as Aurielle had explained them. 'According to the power hierarchy of the higher realm, a Level 9.9 Overlord who ascends automatically becomes a Diviner King. Unlike the lower realms, where power is divided into levels, the higher realm categorizes power into major realms and minor stages.'

'The major realms start with Diviner King and progress to Diviner Emperor, Diviner Saint, and Exalted One. Each of these realms has four stages: Initial, Intermediate, Late, and Peak.'

'Aurielle revealed that her true power is at Exalted One Peak Stage, making her one of the strongest among Exalted Ones—capable of defeating anyone in a one-on-one battle.'

'Based on the multiverse's power levels, an Exalted One is equivalent to a Type 4: Tier 1 existence, capable of destroying a very advanced universe on the verge of evolving into a multiverse. But here, in the Diviner World's universe, even that kind of power is heavily suppressed.'

'The suppression is so potent that an Exalted One's destructive potential is reduced to the level of a Large Star. In other words, their attacks can only destroy something as small as a large star—an absurd limitation for beings of such immense power.'

Linsley exhaled sharply, his frustration mounting. 'No wonder the righteous gods avoid interfering in this universe. It's not just a desperate, lost cause—it's a death trap. No one wants their power restricted to the point of near-mortality.'

He continued to piece together the broader implications. 'A powerful Exalted One—a Type 4: Tier 1 existence—would only have the destructive capabilities of a Type 5: Tier 2 existence, akin to a Median True God or an Ascendence Avatar Master.'

'It's no surprise that many Exalted Ones who were on good terms with Aurielle abandoned this universe after reaching their peak. Who would willingly remain in a cage like this?'

'This exodus explains why the righteous faction is so outmatched. The older Exalted Ones, the ones who could have made a difference, have already left the Diviner World's universe in search of freer, less restrictive worlds where their full power can manifest.'

Linsley frowned, realizing how dire the situation was. The universe wasn't just a battlefield—it was a prison, and the righteous faction had been left to fend for itself in what was essentially a death sentence.

Even so, he resolved to continue his efforts. 'If nothing else, I'll figure out how to turn the tide—or die trying.'

'Anyway, for a regressor like me, death isn't the end—it's just the beginning of a much larger process. As long as I keep trying, even if it means dying over and over, I'll eventually find a way to free the Diviner World's universe from the grasp of the nobles of the Outer God Race.'