(No System, plot-driven, no formulaic tropes, one heroine)
“Why do so many people believe in the gods?”
The faithful would take out their holy scriptures, turn to the first chapter, and answer: Because the gods saved humanity and granted us the power to fight calamities.
“But isn’t it humanity’s own strength that holds the calamities back? When we built our defenses with our own flesh and blood, where were the gods we worship and believe in?”
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“Son, you’re about to come of age. There’s something I may need you to do.”