They submitted to the greater good and chose to follow the tide of the times. But they had no desire to be replaced by the faith-based sects of heavenly gods like Hermes.
Yet before a human could forge a godhead and become the first Magitech God in history, seeking a sufficiently reliable patron was an unavoidable step.
With more and more gods awakening, humanity was also in urgent need of protection.
The existence of the Magic Guidance Divine Path ritual deeply bound the Twelve Heavenly Gods of Bolobos to humanity's fate, making them the natural protectors of all mankind.
That was what the exchange of interests had brought about.
In the various lounges, the "Duel Kings" who had made it into the World Cup's top sixteen were also preparing to take the stage.
Once this final duel ended, they would all appear onstage to receive the "Gift of God."
But that should only happen after the "God-Summoning Ritual" had concluded.
The duel between the final three was the final stage of the "God-Summoning Ritual." The award ceremony was not included within it.
Therefore, whether they could receive the "Gift of God," and how many of them would receive it, remained uncertain.
Everything would have to wait until after the "God-Summoning Ritual" ended.
"The final duel!"
Dark Dimon rose from his seat and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, preparing to watch from there.
He had also finished preparing to take the stage.
The award ceremony being arranged after the "God-Summoning Ritual" put him quite at ease.
This second "Gift of God" might not help him much, but it would still be of some use.
He hoped to use it to uncover more of his body's potential, especially in terms of Aura.
Mastering the power of Aura as soon as possible would