Southern Continent, upper reaches of the Hordis River.
Following the instructions of Hobart, the "Attendant of God," Lawrence had repeatedly deliberated before selecting three exceptionally outstanding Sequence 5s from the family. Only then did he arrange the altar, pray to the "Creator," and loudly report the talents of those three Sequence 5s and their contributions to the family and the "Creator."
The three Sequence 5s, two men and one woman, had all participated in the recently concluded Beyonder war, and all had performed exceptionally well.
After Lawrence finished his report, the majestic image of the "Creator" appeared above the altar. Lawrence and the other three immediately lowered their heads and knelt on one knee. They did not dare look directly at the "Creator," and could only feel the immense pressure radiating from Him.
The four of them saluted together, then heard the "Creator" say in a deep voice, "To Leon!"
The young man named Leon happily praised the "Creator" again and again.
The other two were somewhat disappointed, but only somewhat. To them, becoming candidates and being noticed by the "Creator" was already an immense honor.
After bowing in acknowledgment, Lawrence began arranging the Bestowal Ritual. As expected, he received a portion of Fallen Earl Extraordinary Characteristics.
After thanking the "Creator," the four stared at the Extraordinary Characteristics on the altar, their hearts filled with mixed emotions. This was Sequence 4 Extraordinary Characteristics! It meant that the Balk Family could have four demigods in the future! After praising the "Creator" once more, Lawrence put away the Extraordinary Characteristics. Just as he was about to tell Leon about the advancement ritual, the candle on the table suddenly turned into green flames. The space before them became illusory, and a coffin floated out of the Spirit World.
A letter flew from the