◆Overlord◆ Chapter 104: Dragon Demon God Church, Finally Established!

The Brightness Dragon Lord raised his hands high toward the sky, and the crystal ball returned to him.

Moments later, a vast magic circle materialized, seemingly enveloping the entire capital city in a brilliant glow.

Of course, this grand spectacle was merely an illusion, but to the common people, it was a vision straight out of legend.

The magic circle ascended ever higher with a final flourish to seal the moment. Then, cracks began to spiderweb across the surface of the crystal ball, spreading steadily until, with an explosion, it shattered into fragments, and a thunderous voice echoed throughout the Dragon Kingdom, reverberating like the pronouncement of a god.

"The age of the Six Great Gods has long passed, and the era of the Eight Greed Kings has faded into myth. Beyond the age once ruled by demons, a new epoch has dawned."

"Heaven’s gates have opened at last. It is time for the One True God—the Supreme God—to descend."

At that moment, the magic circle merged with the sky, forming a colossal portal. From within, radiant light poured forth, stopping the flow of time for a short instant, as if announcing the arrival of an absolute being into the mortal realm.

The colorful world turned to a monochrome gray, but the people below remained conscious within this ethereal Limbo.

And then, finally, an entity began to emerge from the portal.

All eyes turned to the sky in awe and reverence.

Everyone understood at once: the being descending from heaven was the Dragon God—the savior of the Dragon Kingdom.

The Supreme God had come to their world.

Witnessing this miraculous sight, tears of awe welled in the eyes of the Dragon Kingdom’s citizens.

His figure was exactly as displayed on the immense screen that had broadcast the destruction of the Beastmen Kingdom: a majestic entity with flowing silver-white hair and sharp, bloody-red eyes that seemed to hold an unfathomable abyss.

The divine being descended from the portal and gazed upon the world.

An aura of absolute power radiated from his body, overwhelming all who gazed upon him. His beauty transcended mortal comprehension, and he looked like a celestial being untouched by the imperfections of the mortal realm.

He stopped his descent above the royal castle, and everyone below—including Draudillon, the Brightness Dragon Lord, and the prime minister at her side—knelt in absolute reverence. Their heads bowed deeply, paying homage to the divine being before them.

With unwavering devotion, the Brightness Dragon Lord finally raised his voice in awe and reverence.

"The Dragon God’s servant, the Brightness Dragon Lord Arcadia Oriculus, greets the Dragon God Aurelius Nova Lucifer!"

"—Greet the Dragon God!"

Draudillon and the prime minister joined the chorus. Around them, the knights dropped to their knees, taking on the same reverent posture.

Across the capital, commoners prostrated themselves on the dust-laden earth, and their hearts swelled with awe and devotion as they worshiped the god who had graced them with his presence.

"Behold! Our God! The one who watches over the Dragon Kingdom’s prosperity! Praise his name aloud—Dragon God Aurelius Nova Lucifer!"

As these final words of Brightness Dragon Lord reverberated through the city, the people, knights, and nobility alike bowed even lower, and their frantic, loud praises drowned out all noises.

Sensing the moment was ripe, Aurelius opened his mouth, and his voice boomed across the kingdom, shaking the hearts of all who heard it.

"From this day forward, the Dragon Kingdom shall abandon its former name and be reborn as the Lucifer Dragon Kingdom. I declare my official descent upon this land."

The crowd held their breath and carefully listened to the divine decree.

"I, Aurelius Nova Lucifer, shall now establish my will upon this land as its Dragon God."

Aurelius's gaze shifted towards the Brightness Dragon Lord, and he continued.

"My servant, Arcadia Oriculus. You have not wavered in your faith. Since my return to this land, you have tirelessly fulfilled your role as my servant."

He paused briefly, letting his words sink in before continuing.

"As your reward, I bestow upon you the title of Royal Guard of the Lucifer Dragon Kingdom. I entrust you with this sacred duty—to protect this kingdom with your life."

'Like a good, loyal dog.'

Aurelius said those last words in his heart with an evil smile.

But the Brightness Dragon Lord, unaware of it, simply bowed lower and spoke with fanaticism and relief.

"Thank you, Dragon God! Your servant is honored beyond words!"

Ignoring that display of gratitude, Aurelius shifted his attention to Draudillon.

"Draudillon, descendant of Arcadia Oriculus and Queen of the Dragon Kingdom, you have protected this land, defended it from ruthless enemies, and safeguarded its innocent people. I now bestow upon you the honor of becoming the first Holy Saintess of the Dragon Demon God Church. Furthermore, I grant you the glorious privilege of carrying on my lineage."

Upon hearing those words, Draudillon’s face flushed a deep red, but she maintained a composed expression of devotion, and her gaze was filled with adoration as she bowed low before her god.

"Thank you for your grace, Dragon Demon God Aurelius-sama!"

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Once the divine spectacle was complete, Aurelius spoke to the people of the Lucifer Dragon Kingdom and said a few final words, then cast a Super-Tier Healing Magic over the crowd, curing any ailments and injuries they had.

This miraculous display further cemented people's awe and devotion.

In the end, without warning, Aurelius vanished, disappearing as suddenly as he had arrived, like a legend.

But those brief moments of his presence were enough to leave an indelible mark on their hearts.

"He is our savior, our guiding star," Draudillon proclaimed once more. "It is by His will and mercy that we are protected. Therefore, I dedicate my life—and the lives of all willing followers—to His divine purpose."

Seizing the moment when everyone was in awe, Draudillon swiftly executed the plans Aurelius had entrusted to her, and she announced the establishment of a sacred order: the Dragon Demon God Church of Aurelius Nova Lucifer.

She herself, as the first blessed by the Dragon God, would serve as its Holy Saintess.

Below her in status would be the High Maidens.

Naturally, only the most beautiful and devout women of the kingdom would serve as High Maidens, acting as Draudillon's closest aides and emissaries.

Their roles would be to perform sacred rituals, handle public ceremonies, and serve the Dragon God personally.

This announcement caused great excitement among noblewomen and commoners alike. After all, it was decreed that any woman who was beautiful, a virgin, and truly devoted to the Dragon God had the chance to ascend as a High Maiden and receive his personal blessings.

It was truly reaching the sky in one step, and everyone's heart swelled in excitement.

Observing the positive feedback from the people, Draudillon expressed her satisfaction with a nod before revealing another surprise: she welcomed ordinary citizens into the faith as general followers or priests of lower rank, provided they could successfully pass certain tests.

After performing meritorious service, they could then advance to the ranks of high priests, bishops, etc.

To solidify the faith, Draudillon also ordered the construction of grand temples throughout the kingdom for followers to gather, pray, and offer their devotion to the Dragon God.

She also introduced sacred relics claimed to be blessed by Aurelius himself: a scale, a talon, and a fragment of divine flame.

Pilgrims from all corners of the kingdom could come to see these relics and receive blessings.

In addition, Draudillon established holy festivals.

High Maidens would perform private sacred dances for the Dragon God during these events, and the entire kingdom would celebrate with free food, drink, and joy.

To inspire greater devotion, a select group of followers frequently spoke to the populace, sharing stories of Aurelius’s divine wisdom and strength.

Their words further motivated others to join the faith.

Though the Dragon Demon God Church of Aurelius Nova Lucifer was simply like a side-harem quest for Aurelius and he didn't care about the intrecacies, Draudillon managed everything with utmost seriousness.

With direct orders from Albedo and Demiurge, she laid a solid foundation for the church’s growth and influence.

As such, the faith of the Dragon Demon God spread rapidly across the land, and the Dragon Demon God Church of Aurelius Nova Lucifer was finally established.

The name of the Dragon Demon God began its inexorable rise to divinity.